Chapter 12 - The light of the countryside, the surprise appearance of the wealthy

The figure who got off the car was dressed in a simple and almost shabby outfit, especially the patches on the coat, which was like a mark of the old times. At first glance, people mistakenly thought that he was a wanderer who strayed into the prosperous times. These days, even beggars know the word "decent", how could they come here so openly by car? The housekeeper was stunned, as if he had seen the most incredible thing in the world. Xia Liuli noticed the strangeness of the housekeeper and couldn't help but follow his line of sight. When the familiar yet unfamiliar face came into view, she frowned slightly. "Why, it could be you?" Countless thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant. Could this little girl from the Xia family who returned from the countryside be sent by the Xia family to seek peace this time? Xia Liuli had long expected that the Xia family would bow their heads and ask for help from her one day, but she had never expected that this day would come so hastily. The Xia family must have been at the end of their rope, and after learning about her relationship with Du Haoran, they tried to use her to save the Xia family from decline. Recalling the past, the Xia family spoke coldly to her and asked her to get out of the house, but now they are eagerly looking forward to her return, which is really ridiculous. Her face sank, and she took a few steps forward to block Xia Zhuozhuo's way. "What are you doing here? Go back and tell your mother that I have already severed my relationship with the Xia family. From now on, don't let me see you again." Before Xia Liuli finished speaking, Xia Zhuozhuo chuckled, with a bit of sarcasm and coldness in her smile. "You are wrong. From now on, please call her Madam Xia, not your mother." Xia Liuli laughed when she heard this: "What a wild girl from the countryside. It's okay that she doesn't know the rules, but she has learned how to provoke. Don't worry, I will never give you any chance to step into the Du family's door." Before she finished her words, Xia Zhuozhuo's eyes showed a hint of impatience. "You talk too much nonsense." Xia Liuli was so angry that her face turned blue: "Okay, since you are so ungrateful, don't blame me for being ruthless. I tell you, if you can step into this door today, my name Xia Liuli will be written backwards!" Xia Zhuozhuo raised a meaningful smile at the corner of his mouth and turned his eyes to the housekeeper Du on the side. "Please tell me that the doctor they invited has arrived." Housekeeper Du looked at Xia Zhuozhuo in astonishment when he heard this, as if he had heard the most incredible joke in the world. "You...you are the miracle doctor invited by the master and the lady?" He had heard that the Xia family had a daughter who had been lost for many years, but he had never expected that the ragged woman in front of him was the legendary miracle doctor. When did the Xia family fall so far that they couldn't even afford a decent piece of clothing? Xia Liuli saw this and hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed the sleeve of housekeeper Du. "Housekeeper, don't be fooled by this girl. She is just a small character sent by the Xia family to make trouble." Housekeeper Du heard this and widened his eyes slightly, looking at Xia Liuli with a bit of scrutiny. "Is she really the seventh lady of the Xia family?" Xia Liuli nodded repeatedly: "Yes, it's her. The Xia family sent her here with ill intentions." Housekeeper Du heard this and his expression became cold and stern. "Miss Xia Qi, please leave immediately. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude." Xia Zhuozhuo smiled lightly, with a bit of teasing in his eyes. "Are you sure you want me to leave? Will you regret it?" Housekeeper Du snorted coldly: "Regret? Our Du family never welcomes people with the surname Xia to come to our house! However, Miss Liuli is an exception." Hearing this, Xia Liuli secretly rejoiced in her heart. Fortunately, she broke off her relationship with the Xia family in time, otherwise she would be implicated by this group of encumbrances sooner or later. Just when she thought that the matter had been resolved, the door of the Du family was suddenly opened hurriedly from the inside. Xia Liuli subconsciously turned her head and saw Mr. Du and Mrs. Du running out in a panic. "Mr. Du, Mrs. Du..." Xia Liuli quickly adjusted her expression and prepared to say hello. However, before she finished her words, she was pushed away by Mr. Du. She almost fell to the ground and finally stabilized her body. Looking up, she saw Du Zhengguo constantly looking around, as if looking for some important person. Xia Liuli's heart suddenly skipped a beat. Could it be... At the same time, Xia Zhuozhuo stood there, quietly admiring the fiery red maple leaves in front of the Du family's door. There was no panic or anxiety on her face, but she was calm and indifferent. The taxi had already left, but she was not in a hurry. She knew that the purpose of her trip would soon be achieved. As she expected, Mr. Du and Mrs. Du showed a relieved expression on their faces the moment they saw her. "Divine doctor, you are finally here. We have been waiting for you so hard!" Mrs. Du said as she stepped forward quickly and grabbed Xia Zhuozhuo's hand. Xia Liuli was stunned watching from the side. She couldn't believe her eyes. This country girl who was regarded as a shame by the Xia family actually became the divine doctor that the Du family wanted so much? "No, this is impossible! You must have made a mistake!" Xia Liuli shouted unwillingly. However, her voice was drowned out by the laughter of the Du family. Xia Zhuozhuo gently patted the back of Mrs. Du's hand to comfort her. Her eyes turned to Xia Liuli, with some sympathy and pity in her eyes. "Xia Liuli, do you know? Sometimes, a person's origin and background cannot determine her future. True talent and ability are the foundation of standing in the world." Xia Liuli's face turned pale as paper when she heard this. She understood the meaning of Xia Zhuozhuo's words, and knew that she had completely lost in this contest. She looked at Xia Zhuozhuo's departing back, with mixed feelings in her heart. There was jealousy, unwillingness, and regret and self-blame for herself. If she hadn't been so snobbish, so indifferent, and hadn't severed ties with the Xia family... perhaps, everything today would be different. However, there is no if in reality, only results. Xia Liuli could only bear it all silently and taste the bitter fruit of failure alone. Xia Zhuozhuo, with her own light and glory, embarked on a new journey. She knew that she still had a long way to go, but as long as she had talent and ability, she believed that she would be able to go further, higher, and stronger. At the gate of the Du family, as Xia Zhuozhuo's figure gradually walked away, a contest about identity and status also quietly came to an end. However, for Xia Liuli, this is just her life. She needs to face more unknown challenges and tests. And the appearance of Xia Zhuozhuo undoubtedly sounded the alarm for her. It made her understand that in this world full of variables, only by constantly improving herself, maintaining humility and hard work can she gain a firm foothold and win respect on this cruel stage.