Cao Jiaojiao was categorised as a rebellious, spoiled brat who did things without any consideration for the consequences. Even Su Tao felt his scalps going numb for getting himself involved with this la.s.s, since troubles would undoubtedly follow. But since a grudge has already formed, Su Tao wasn't too worried. After all, he was the benefactor of the Cao Family, and even if Cao Jiaojiao was unruly, she would definitely reconsider when provoking him again after receiving those resounding slaps from her father.
When he returned to the ward, Cao Dingjun was extremely cooperative. The old man finished the bowl of soup under Su Tao's instruction. When he took the old man's pulse, he noticed that there were significant improvements after drinking the Mind Revitalising Soup. After making adjustments with the herbs, the effect went as he expected. However, the impact of the Cloud Gra.s.s wasn't at the optimal, since he was slightly delayed during the last procedure.
However, it was still within Su Tao's range of expectations, and if he made alterations for the second portion, he might even be able to leave Minnan Province ahead of time.
Because Shui Junzhuo would be returning to Beijing, Su Tao explained the matter to Cao Dingjun and Cao Huaiqing before sending the former off to the airport.
When Su Tao left, Cao Dingjun furrowed his brows together. "What's wrong with Little Su's hand?"
Letting out a sight, Cao Huaiqing knew that his father's condition has improved to be even able to notice such a small detail. "He was accidentally scalded when he was brewing the medicine."
"I'm afraid that the matter isn't that simple, right?" Cao Dingjun's brows remained locked.
"It's Jiaojiao again!" At this moment, Cao Huaiqing could only come clean with his father.
Letting out a sigh, Cao Dingjun weakly replied, "Jiaojiao is too immature. She's the complete opposite of Shui Junzhuo."
Nodding his head, Cao Huaiqing inquired, "Dad, I have a method, and I would like to ask you about it!"
"What is it?" Cao Dingjun looked at his son.
"I want to build up Jiaojiao's independence. With her character, I'm afraid that she might suffer in the future if she's not restrained." Cao Huaiqing was afraid that his father might not agree to it. After all, Cao Jiaojiao's temper had a lot to do with his father's pampering.
"Oh…" After experiencing the illness, Cao Dingjun's mindset has changed. "You're right. I initially thought that since Jiaojiao was a girl, there's nothing wrong with pampering her a little more. But death will come for us sooner or later, and I'm afraid that Jiaojiao will suffer from her temperament if the Cao Family, or I, is gone. You're a father, and you're responsible for teaching her. Regardless of your decision, I will support you!"
Receiving his father's agreement, Cao Huaiqing moved closer to the old man's ear and whispered.
Although the old man was filled with reluctance, he still nodded his head with his teeth gnashed and agreed to his son's decision.
At this moment, Cao Jiaojiao's mood hit rock bottom. Barging through red lights along the way, she came to the pub that she and her friends frequented. She wore a fiery fur coat, making her look akin to a fireball as she entered the pub. Knocking her knuckles on the bar, she ordered, "Two Killers!"
"Big Sister Jiaojiao, Killer is the most intense alcohol here, and I'm afraid that you'll be drunk from a gla.s.s." The bartender warned. The bartender was young, but he was actually three to four years older than Cao Jiaojiao. However, Cao Jiaojiao was famous, and anyone from the underworld and officials had to give her face.
"Cut your c.r.a.p. I want my alcohol, now!" Cao Jiaojiao slammed her purse on the bar and continued, "Otherwise, you can close up your pub!"
"What a big tone!" A youth who looked to be in his twenties walked over before signalling the bartender with his eye for the latter to mix the c.o.c.ktail. "So it's Big Sister Jiaojiao. Well, it's not arrogance if it's coming from you. Now, I'm curious. Who dares to offend the princess of Minnan Province?"
