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Chapter 73.2 Lu Fei, I’m Still Feeling Suffocated!

As Jiang Xingde approached, a smile immediately appeared on his face,

“Ah, Madam Liu, it’s been a while!”

“And this must be… Lu Fei!”

“Indeed, a hero emerges in his youth. This aura is rarely seen in ordinary people. No wonder the Mu family values you so much!”

Initially, Jiang Xingde’s main focus should have been on Liu Mengxiang before he arrived. 

However, upon seeing Lu Fei for the first time, he couldn’t help but shift his attention towards him. 

After all, Jiang Xingde was the head of the Jiang family, and he certainly wouldn’t be as short-sighted as his son.

After exchanging greetings with Liu Mengxiang, Jiang Xingde invited everyone to take a seat.

Liu Mengxiang and Lu Fei casually sat on the sofa, while Jiang Wenying hesitated for a moment before Lu Fei held her hand and guided her to sit down.

And of course, Luo Ge wouldn’t be unaware of proper etiquette. He stood behind the others like a statue.

As they all sat down, Lu Fei spoke up.

“Let’s not waste words. Jiang Family Head, the purpose of our visit today is to discuss the wedding banquet and dowry arrangements.”

Upon hearing Lu Fei’s words, Jiang Xingde burst into laughter and replied,

“Sure, if there are any requests from the Mu family, feel free to mention them!”

At this moment, Liu Mengxiang smoothly took over the conversation and said,

“The wedding banquet will be held at a five-star hotel under my Mu family’s property. We have already agreed on this. As for the dowry…”

Liu Mengxiang paused for a moment and continued,

“We are prepared to follow the customs in arranging the dowry.”

“Patriarch Jiang, what do you think?”

After Liu Mengxiang finished speaking, she turned her gaze toward Jiang Xingde and asked.

Upon hearing her words, Jiang Xingde couldn’t help but twitch his mouth.

What is this? Are they here to discuss or inform the Jiang family?

So they’ve already discussed everything and are asking for his opinion now, is that it?

What can he do?

He can only agree.

Although Jiang Xingde felt somewhat dissatisfied with Liu Mengxiang’s words, he didn’t say anything.

He was well aware that the main dowry had already been exchanged based on the mutual interests of the Jiang and Mu families.

The dowries of Lu Fei and Jiang Wenying were just a formality.

In just a few words, they resolved a matter that would typically take days to negotiate.

After discussing this matter, Jiang Xingde continued,

“Madam Liu, why don’t you have a meal at the Jiang family? I will instruct my subordinates to prepare a sumptuous feast!”

Upon hearing this, Liu Mengxiang shook her head and declined,

“No need, We’ll just sit here for a while and then we’ll leave. Changye is waiting at home, so we won’t disturb you any longer!”

As she spoke, Liu Mengxiang cleverly brought up Mu Changye.

She wasn’t in the mood to have a meal here at all.

If it weren’t for wanting to spend a bit more time with Lu Fei, she wouldn’t even have come to the Jiang family.

But how could she create an opportunity to be alone with Lu Fei?

Thinking about this, Liu Mengxiang’s gaze became somewhat vacant.

Jiang Xingde didn’t feel dissatisfied when Liu Mengxiang rejected his proposal.

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He couldn’t let Mu Changye wait at home while they finished their meal.

The more critical the moment, the less room for mistakes.

The Jiang family was eagerly awaiting this opportunity to take things further.

Jiang Xingde didn’t pay much attention to small details.

He then turned his gaze towards Jiang Heng, who was standing behind him, and said,

“Son, you entertain them here. I have some matters to attend to!”

Jiang Xingde handed over the task of hosting to Jiang Heng. He couldn’t expect the Mu family to just sit here casually and require the head of the Jiang family to personally accompany them.

The Jiang family may not be on the same level as the Mu family, but there was no need for the family head to personally entertain a lover of Mu Changye.

If Mu Changye had come personally, that would be a different story.

By coming out and having a brief conversation, he had fulfilled the necessary courtesy.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Heng’s face stiffened. He wanted to refuse but couldn’t find the words to say. 

He wasn’t a fool to say such things at this moment.

Shortly after Jiang Xingde left, Lu Fei chatted with Jiang Wenying for a while, but Lu Fei started to feel bored and thought about leaving.

Suddenly, Liu Mengxiang, who was about to put a piece of fruit into her mouth, suddenly clutched her chest, her delicate hand supporting herself on the sofa.

“Madam Liu, what’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”

Seeing Liu Mengxiang suddenly clutching her chest with a pained expression on her face, Jiang Heng immediately panicked.

She was perfectly fine just a moment ago.

Could it be that she had a problem after eating a piece of fruit from the Jiang family?

Liu Mengxiang must not have any issues at the Jiang family.

Otherwise, the cooperation that was about to be achieved might fall apart.

Such consequences were not something he could bear.

“Quick, go to the hospital and call a doctor!”

The Jiang family did have a private doctor, but unfortunately, the doctor happened to be unavailable these past few days due to personal matters.

So if they wanted to call a doctor, they would have to go to the hospital to request one.

“It’s nothing. It’s probably just my old condition acting up again—shortness of breath and chest tightness. Yesterday, when I was at the Mu family, Lu Fei helped me check my pulse and prescribed some medicine.”

“It’s probably because it hasn’t taken effect yet due to the short time. My old condition has relapsed!”

While Liu Mengxiang explained, her gaze kept wandering toward Lu Fei.

Upon hearing Liu Mengxiang’s words, Jiang Heng’s eyes instantly brightened.

That’s right!

The first time he saw Lu Fei was at the Su family banquet.

At that time, Lu Fei’s medical skills were astounding, impressing everyone present.

Even Old Patriarch Su, who was at death’s door, was brought back by Lu Fei.

With such incredible medical skills, how could Lu Fei not know how to treat illnesses?

He had been too anxious and confused. The person right in front of him possessed extraordinary medical skills, yet he was foolishly thinking about calling a doctor.

At this moment, Jiang Heng, who was nervous and anxious, completely disregarded his previous disdain for Lu Fei in his heart. He looked directly at Lu Fei and said, 

“Lu Fei, please help Madam Liu and see what’s wrong with her!”

Seeing Liu Mengxiang pretending to clutch her chest, Lu Fei couldn’t help but feel speechless.

Has this crazy woman become addicted to acting?

Is she sick or not, can’t I tell at a glance?

Lu Fei didn’t feel like indulging Liu Mengxiang’s nonsense anymore and calmly said, 

“It’s just a minor issue. She’ll get through it!”

“If it really doesn’t improve, wait for the doctor to arrive, and her chest discomfort will be relieved immediately!”

Jiang Heng didn’t detect any ambiguity in Lu Fei’s words.

Thinking that his previous attitude might be the reason, Jiang Heng immediately lowered his stance and said, 

“Lu Fei, Madam Liu is also your sister-in-law. You can’t just stand idly by when she’s in trouble!”

“You previously checked her pulse, right? Check it again today to see if there are any hidden ailments that went unnoticed!”

Upon hearing Jiang Heng’s words, Lu Fei was also taken aback.

He noticed a change in Jiang Heng’s gaze.

Good guy, it turns out Lu Fei had mistakenly thought that Jiang Heng was just a second-generation who thought highly of himself and lived a life of idleness.

But it seems that Jiang Heng had some intelligence after all, at least knowing how to handle people.

However, Jiang Heng’s words were not wrong. Even though Lu Fei knew that Liu Mengxiang wasn’t actually sick, what could he do if this crazy woman wanted to pretend to be ill?

Should he just go along with her nonsense?

Thinking about this, Lu Fei felt a bit frustrated and even annoyed.

Lu Fei spoke up, saying,

“Find me a quiet room, I’ll go take a look!”

Upon hearing Lu Fei’s words, Jiang Heng’s face immediately brightened.

“On the end of the second floor used to be Wenying’s room. She doesn’t live here anymore, but it’s definitely quiet!”

Jiang Heng led Lu Fei and the others to the second floor.

Jiang Wenying supported Liu Mengxiang as they slowly walked over.

Throughout the journey, Jiang Wenying felt that Liu Mengxiang was short of breath and weak, as if she was genuinely feeling unwell.

This made Jiang Wenying somewhat worried. Although she didn’t particularly like Liu Mengxiang deep down, if something really happened to her in the Jiang family, it would be troublesome.

Even though she had a strong aversion to the Jiang family, no matter what, it was still her family!

As she helped Liu Mengxiang into her former room, Jiang Wenying turned around and specifically said to Lu Fei,

“Lu Fei, I believe you can cure sister-in-law!”

After saying that, she didn’t notice any strange expression in Lu Fei’s eyes and left the room.

What do you mean, believe in me?

Liu Mengxiang, this crazy woman, isn’t actually sick!

If she’s not sick at all, what am I supposed to cure?

As they were about to leave, Jiang Heng thoughtfully closed the door behind them. Before leaving, he specifically and sincerely said to Lu Fei,

“I’ll close the door for you, take your time to treat her, and no one will disturb you!”

After saying that, he closed the door with a serious expression.

Now, only Lu Fei and Liu Mengxiang were left in the room.

Lu Fei stood there in a daze, feeling like he had experienced this scene before as if it had happened somewhere else.

The familiar dimness.

The familiar sound of the door closing.

The familiar situation.

Outside the door, Jiang Xingde also received the news and hurriedly came downstairs.

Jiang Xingde’s expression turned serious.

As he arrived downstairs, the first thing he saw was Jiang Heng and Jiang Wenying waiting anxiously in the living room.

Jiang Xingde walked over and asked urgently,

“How is Madam Liu doing?”

Before Jiang Wenying could say anything, Jiang Heng stood up and spoke,

“I don’t know what happened, but she suddenly felt chest tightness and shortness of breath. Fortunately, Lu Fei has medical skills, and he is currently checking her pulse in the side room!”

Upon hearing Jiang Heng’s words, Jiang Xingde also understood the importance of the situation.

He immediately spoke with a serious expression,

“You should send someone to call for a doctor to be on standby. Don’t go to the side room, in case any disturbance might interrupt Lu Fei while he’s checking her pulse!”

Jiang Xingde also knew about Lu Fei’s reputation and his exceptional medical skills.

However, being cautious by nature, he wanted to be prepared for any situation.

Liu Mengxiang must not face any trouble in his Jiang family.

That was his bottom line!

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