Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife novel Chapter 1146

Before replying to her brother’s question, Liu Hua noticed that some villagers were watching them, with a few even trying to eavesdrop on their conversation.

Worried that this matter might harm Teacher Lin’s or her brother’s reputation, she lowered her voice and said, "Brother, ask for leave and follow me. Teacher Lin’s injuries aren’t minor, and we may need to do something to compensate her."

"Even though Shi Qiwan is no longer your wife, this matter is still connected to you," she added quietly.

Hearing his sister’s words, Liu Pan’s frown deepened. During their divorce, he had come to understand his ex-wife’s true nature and personality.

Someone as unreasonable as her would likely act impulsively, believing baseless gossip without seeking evidence. It was possible she had heard some unfounded rumor about him and Teacher Lin, which had provoked her to attack the young woman.

Reaching this conclusion, Liu Pan nodded and said, "Ah Hua, wait for me here. I will ask the team leader for a leave."

Liu Hua nodded and waited for her brother. A short while later, Liu Pan returned and said, "Let’s go."

Meanwhile, at Doctor Xie’s house, Lin Muai sat on the bamboo bed while Doctor Xie checked her injuries.

Standing beside them, Comrade Han asked, "Doctor Xie, how are Comrade Lin’s injuries?"

After a moment, Doctor Xie opened his medicine box and began cleaning the wounds.

"The injuries on her cheeks and body look severe, but they are only surface wounds. With the wound ointment, she will fully recover in a few days," he explained.

"But the injuries on her throat need to be checked at the hospital to rule out any internal damage," he added.

Hearing this, Comrade Han glanced at Lin Muai’s neck and noticed the purple bruises shaped like handprints. Just looking at the marks, he realized she had been strangled, and whoever did it had intended to harm her seriously.

Noticing his gloomy expression, Lin Muai waved her hand to get his attention and said hoarsely, "I’m fine."

Doctor Xie snorted when he heard this and said, "With your condition, if you had been strangled a little longer, you could have lost your life—or at the very least, your voice."

"Give me the ointment," he added, reaching out his hand.

It took Lin Muai a moment to realize he was referring to the ointment Dong Huang had given her. Taking the jar from her pocket, she handed it to him.

Hearing this, Liu Pan felt a wave of guilt. Although he hadn’t directly harmed her, what happened was a result of his ex-wife’s actions. If not for her, Lin Muai wouldn’t have been hurt this badly.

Overwhelmed by his thoughts, Liu Pan bowed deeply to Lin Muai and said sincerely, "Teacher Lin, I’m sorry for what happened to you. I will make sure to compensate you and cover all your medical expenses."

Lin Muai was startled by his gesture. She quickly gestured for him to stop bowing to her and said hoarsely, "Comrade Liu, it’s not your fault. You don’t have to—"

Seeing her still trying to talk despites her injuries, Doctor Xie interrupted sternly, "Girl, stop talking. If you want your vocal cords to heal, you need to rest them."

Feeling the pain in her throat, Lin Muai nodded and stopped speaking. After a moment, she took out her notebook from her bag and wrote something on it. Since Liu Pan and Liu Hua were illiterate, Doctor Xie read it aloud.

"It’s not your fault, so you don’t need to pay for my medical expenses. Thank you."

Doctor Xie’s tone carried subtle disapproval as he read the words. The Liu siblings couldn’t help but feel a heavy pressure, realizing that if they didn’t compensate her, they might lose the doctor’s good will towards them.

As they pondered how best to handle the situation, Doctor Xie said, "Girl, my apprentice works as a doctor at the county hospital. I will write you a recommendation letter. Ask for Song Yan, and he will help you find a specialist. As for the expenses, the person who injured you should pay."