Chapter 70: Unwilling to Climb High Branches

When they left, the mayor’s secretary left behind a red envelope as a token of gratitude, and then the group exited the ward.

After a short while, the ward quieted down.

Qiao Yu thought to himself, what was he compared to? The mayor came today because he saved the person on that ox cart. If it weren’t for him, something might have happened to the people on the cart, and possibly even resulting in loss of life.

So, the family of three came to express their thanks. As for himself, he had never regretted saving someone. But similarly, if it weren’t for Luo Qiao giving him the bandages and the hundred yuan in advance, he might not have survived.

But as a stranger, it was difficult for him to gain favor. His cousin-in-law’s attitude left her so frustrated that she didn’t even want to say goodbye before leaving.

He glanced at his cousin-in-law, closed his eyes in stubbornness, and thought that when he got better, he would personally go find Luo Qiao’s address to thank her in person.

Song Wenbin felt uncomfortable staying here as well, so he said, “Cousin, I’ll go prepare something for you and be back shortly.”

After saying this, he quickly slipped away. Who was he doing this for? Wasn’t it all for Sister Fangfang? It seemed he really was overthinking things this time.

It wasn’t until he stepped out of the ward that Song Wenbin let out a sigh of relief. That girl was sharp-tongued indeed; she even refused to accept his apology. Hmph, as if he owed her an apology anyway.

However, this time he did go a bit too far. Ah, forget it, it’s really bothersome. Anyway, he must keep an eye on his cousin for Cousin Fang Fang and make sure that he’s reliable. It’s better to kill a thousand mistakes than to let one go. Yes, that’s how it should be.

Luo Qiao had just stepped out of the hospital gates when she was called back by the mayor’s secretary. The mayor understood they should thank the person in the hospital, but this young girl in front of him deserved even more gratitude.

If it weren’t for her intervention, this matter might not have been resolved so quickly. Moreover, regardless of who was involved, once a life is implicated, things become complicated. He could also face attacks from opponents. Therefore, this young girl before him is the true benefactor who saved their family’s future prospects.

Those police officers left first, and the female officer even gave Luo Qiao her name, telling her to visit the bureau in the city whenever she’s around.

The mayor’s wife stepped forward and said, “Young lady, let’s find a place to talk.”

Luo Qiao replied, “Madam, there’s really no need. I have to catch a ride back. I understand how you all feel, but anyone else would have done the same in that situation.”

The mayor stepped forward and said, “I’m Su Zihao, the current mayor of Ji City. This is my wife, Feng Lanxiang, who works at the bank.”

He then pointed to Su Xiangwei standing beside him and said, “This is my youngest son, Su Xiangwei. We really appreciate what you’ve done this time.”

Su Xiangwei earnestly bowed to Luo Qiao and said, “Thank you. If it weren’t for you this time, we might have gotten into big trouble.”

Luo Qiao smiled faintly and replied, “Anyone would have done the same. There’s really no need to thank me. I must hurry now, so perhaps we’ll meet again.”

The secretary stepped forward and handed Luo Qiao a note with a phone number on it, along with the name Liang Rui.

Secretary Liang said, “Feel free to call this number if you ever need anything in the future.”

Originally, the mayor’s wife wanted to give some more money, but she didn’t want to create such a debt of gratitude that might lead to future favors.

However, she was restrained by the mayor’s gaze. It was clear that the girl genuinely didn’t want to keep expressing thanks. He turned back to the police to gather some information, ensuring they would take good care of her.

Luo Qiao slowed her pace only after turning a corner. Just now, someone mentioned her reluctance to climb high branches, and she didn’t want to be seen that way again. Therefore, she hurried away briskly.