Chapter 67

Having spoken so much in one breath, Xiahou Huai Gui felt his energy waning. He avoided the wound on the back of his head, leaned sideways against the wheelchair to rest, patiently waiting for Xu Xingguang’s response.

He had already thought it through, if Xu Xingguang admitted that she was indeed Medicine Farmer Star, then he would find a way to build a good relationship with her, to repay this life-saving grace slowly in the future.

If Xu Xingguang denied it, then he would quietly help her eliminate all obstacles.

In short, he was convinced in his heart that Xu Xingguang was Medicine Farmer Star.

A small favor should be repaid with a fountain, let alone a life-saving benefactor.

Xu Xingguang saw through Xiahou Huai Gui’s stubbornness, continuing to hide the truth was pointless.

Xu Xingguang straightforwardly asked, "I am Medicine Farmer Star. Tell me, why are you looking for me?"

Upon hearing Xu Xingguang admit her identity, Xiahou Huai Gui felt at ease.

He managed a weak smile and said in a low voice, "I just wanted to personally see the person who saved my life and say thank you."

After pausing for a moment, Xiahou Huai Gui added, "Though the surgical process was painful, it gifted me a new life, and my inspiration has been overflowing ever since. Last night, I composed a piano piece spontaneously. If Miss Xu doesn’t mind, I’d like to play it for you after the ancestral homage event."

Xiahou Huai Gui said with utmost earnestness, "This piece, I will only perform for my benefactor."

In the tenth reincarnation, Xu Xingguang became one of the most renowned piano masters on that continent. For a pianist, gifting a piano piece is the highest form of courtesy.

Xu Xingguang couldn’t refuse this gift.

"I’ve heard that Young Master Xiahou is exceptionally talented, the only beloved student of Master Kale." Kale is the most accomplished piano master in the current arts realm, admired by musicians worldwide.

The fact that Xiahou Huai Gui could become Master Kale’s sole disciple is proof enough of his outstanding talent.

"To be fortunate enough to receive a piece gifted by Young Master Xiahou, of course, I’m willing to listen intently. It’s just your health..." Xu Xingguang was concerned that Xiahou Huai Gui’s health might not hold up.

"It’s alright, I can manage." Xiahou Huai Gui looked expectantly at Xu Xingguang, saying, "Benefactor, see you in the afternoon."

The light in Xiahou Huai Gui’s eyes shimmered with adoration and gratitude, leaving Xu Xingguang with no words to refuse, only able to agree to his invitation.

The scene of their secret conversation was in everyone’s sights.

"Brother Chu, who is that man?" You Mingyue stared curiously at the man on the wheelchair, talking intimately with Xu Xingguang.

That man looked like he was gravely ill, thin to the point of being a mere skeleton, no different from a mummy.

Is he also someone from the Xiahou Family?

Upon You Mingyue’s query, Chu Zimu glanced towards Xu Xingguang and the others. Upon seeing Xiahou Huai Gui clearly, Chu Zimu shook his head and said, "I’ve never seen him at the Xiahou Family."

Since his illness flared up, Xiahou Huai Gui had been moving between different countries for treatment and recovery, rarely returning home. Everyone knew the Xiahou Family had a young master, but those who recognized Xiahou Huai Gui were few.

It’s quite normal for Chu Zimu not to know him.

"Dad, have you seen him at the Xiahou Family?" Chu Zimu asked his father.

Early on, Xiahou Xiong liked to bring his youngest son to attend parties, and Chairman Chu had seen Xiahou Huai Gui a few times, but that was when he was in good health.

Moreover, back then, Xiahou Huai Gui was still a young boy.

At that young age, he was full of arrogance, wearing tailored children’s clothes, standing in the banquet hall without any trace of nervousness.

Now, after years of being tormented by illness, Xiahou Huai Gui’s appearance had undergone a drastic change, vastly different from the graceful young boy in Chairman Chu’s memory.

Chairman Chu stared for a long while before saying thoughtfully, "If I’m not mistaken, he should be Young Master Xiahou. In the entire Xiahou Family, only he has been constantly suffering from illness."

"It’s really him!" Chu Zimu felt incredulous. "But how did Xu Xingguang end up with him?"

Upon realizing that the emaciated man was indeed the Xiahou Family’s most cherished young master by the old master and lady, You Mingyue’s expression changed again and again.

She noticed how Xu Xingguang affectionately bent over to listen when Xiahou Huai Gui spoke, sparking a ridiculous thought in her mind—

Could Xu Xingguang be seducing Xiahou Huai Gui?

Is she crazy?

To advance her position, she’s willing to target such a monstrosity.

For a moment, You Mingyue found herself somewhat admiring Xu Xingguang’s courage.

Xiahou Huai Gui deliberately made this trip just to see Xu Xingguang. Now that he’s met his benefactor, his purpose was fulfilled. Before the ancestral homage started, claiming physical discomfort for needing rest, he quickly returned to his little courtyard.