Wang Haoran used his X-ray vision on Xu Zheng’s painful area and saw a needle-like metal object inside his lower abdomen. The metal object was slanted and embedded in the flesh, with a barely noticeable scar on the skin’s surface. The scar had long since healed. If one didn’t look carefully, even Xu Zheng himself might not have noticed it.

The reason Xu Zheng suddenly felt pain earlier must have been due to this needle-like metal object. However, it was strange that Xu Zheng sometimes felt pain and sometimes did not. The reason for this was unclear.

Wang Haoran couldn’t figure it out, but he was certain that this was a plot device created by the silly author to give Chu Bai an opportunity to gain favor with Xu Zheng and even the entire Xu family.

Although the needle-like metal object couldn’t be seen from the outside, Chu Bai, with his X-ray vision, could see it at a glance. Xu Zheng must have triggered something earlier, causing the pain. But judging from Xu Zheng’s stubborn attitude, he definitely wouldn’t go for a check-up.

So Chu Bai’s opportunity was…

“Uncle Xu, I think you should go to the hospital for a check-up!”

While Wang Haoran was pondering, Chu Bai’s voice had already sounded.

“I already said I won’t go. It’s just a little pain; why go to the hospital?” Xu Zheng shook his head.

Chu Bai was unwilling to give up and continued:

“Uncle Xu, although you’re in good health, it’s still better to get checked at the hospital. I once…”

“I think you should go to the hospital for a check-up,” Wang Haoran interrupted Chu Bai and asked Xu Zheng:

“Uncle Xu, have you ever been injured in the area where you just felt pain?”

“Why do you ask?” Xu Zheng was a bit surprised.

“Oh, it’s like this. I once read a news story,” Wang Haoran said slowly:

“There was a person who, while playing as a child, accidentally got a small sharp object lodged in their body. At the time, the wound was so small that it was ignored. But as the person grew, the object shifted and began to injure their organs, causing intermittent pain. It was only after going to the hospital for a check-up that it was discovered.”

“The hospital said that if the person had gone a day later, their life might have been in danger.”

“So, that’s why I asked if you’ve ever been injured in the area where you just felt pain.”

After hearing this, Xu Zheng said in a deep voice:

“Once, while catching a thief, I got injured in the lower abdomen during a struggle. It hurt a lot at the time, but the wound was very small and healed on its own without medication. Occasionally, I’ve felt pain in that area since then.”

“Especially just now, it hurt so much I almost couldn’t breathe.”

“Uncle Xu, I suggested you go to the hospital for a check-up because of this. I read that news too!” Chu Bai, not wanting Wang Haoran to take the credit, quickly made up a story.

“Dad, please go to the hospital for a check-up, for Mom and me.”

“Honey, even if it’s not certain, it’s better to go, just for peace of mind.”

Xu Muyan and her mother were very worried and began to persuade him.

Xu Zheng was about to nod in agreement when Wang Haoran said:

“At this hour, unless you go to the emergency room, no one will be available for a check-up. Even if you go to the emergency room, since it’s not an urgent situation, the hospital will likely ask you to come back tomorrow.”

“That’s right. My situation isn’t urgent, so I’ll go to the hospital tomorrow. Doctors are already tired, and the emergency room is even busier. I don’t want to take up emergency medical resources,” Xu Zheng felt Wang Haoran made sense.

Xu Muyan and her mother were still a bit uneasy, but hearing Xu Zheng say this, they didn’t know how to persuade him further.

“It’s very late now. Let’s go back. We have classes tomorrow,” Wang Haoran glanced at Chu Bai and Fan Jian.

Fan Jian said goodbye and rode off on his bicycle.

Chu Bai paused, glared at Wang Haoran a few times, and then pedaled his old bicycle, quickly disappearing from everyone’s sight.

Wang Haoran watched Chu Bai leave and smiled to himself.

Getting rid of Chu Bai wasn’t his ultimate goal.

“Haoran, is your driver not here? Do you need me to take you home?” Lawyer An asked Wang Haoran kindly.

“Thank you, Aunt An. My driver is nearby. I can call him to pick me up. But before that, I’d like to take Uncle Xu to the hospital for a check-up,” Wang Haoran replied with a smile.

“Didn’t you say that even if you go to the emergency room, you might not get checked?” Xu Muyan was puzzled and asked.

“That’s true for public hospitals, but we can go to a clinic.”

“A clinic?”

“Although it’s a clinic, the medical facilities and doctors there are as good as, if not better than, the top public hospitals in Qingling City. They can even compete with international hospitals.”

Xu Muyan was surprised.

She didn’t know there was such an impressive clinic in Qingling City.

“Haoran, are you talking about the Tianhui Clinic?” Lawyer An, well-informed, quickly guessed what Wang Haoran was referring to.

“Yes, Aunt An,” Wang Haoran nodded.

The Tianhui Clinic’s medical standards are indeed top-notch, but the costs are exorbitantly high. Even if one is willing to spend the money, the clinic might not accept the patient.

In simple terms, it’s a place for the top wealthy and influential people to seek medical treatment. Ordinary people have no chance of getting treated there.

Seeing Wang Haoran nod, Lawyer An’s expression became somewhat awkward.

Although the legal profession is quite prestigious and the income is decent, even quite high, it’s still not enough to qualify for treatment at a place like the Tianhui Clinic.

“Mom, is it difficult to get treated at this Tianhui Clinic?” Xu Muyan asked, noticing her mother’s unusual expression.

“This clinic only serves the wealthy and influential. If we go, they won’t accept us and will just refer us to other hospitals,” Lawyer An said with a frown.

“If they won’t accept us, then we won’t go. We’ll go to the hospital tomorrow,” Xu Zheng snorted.

He had a negative impression of places that discriminated against people.

“Uncle Xu, Aunt An, don’t worry. They will definitely accept us,” Wang Haoran smiled.

Hearing this, Xu Muyan’s family was momentarily stunned, then realized Wang Haoran’s background.

The Wang family is a prominent figure in Qingling City. Even though the Tianhui Clinic is prestigious, would they dare not give face?

Xu Muyan and Lawyer An were very concerned about Xu Zheng’s safety and were naturally more than willing.

Xu Zheng wasn’t in a hurry about it. However, seeing his wife and daughter so worried about him, he didn’t want to disappoint Wang Haoran’s good intentions.

“Haoran, thank you,” Xu Zheng said gratefully.

[Ding, the host has intercepted the protagonist Chu Bai, increasing the supporting character Xu Zheng’s favorability towards you. You have gained 200 villain points!]

“It’s nothing,” Wang Haoran waved his hand.