Zhaodi laughed and broke the slightly awkward atmosphere:

"Uncle Pan, I told you long ago that it's right to listen to Sun Xue. Well, the misunderstanding has been resolved, and Boss Pan has woken up. Everyone is happy, so let's all be happy."

Sun Xue smiled at the old man and said, "Zhao Di is right. Boss Pan has woken up. This is the result we all hope to see."

The old man looked embarrassed, rubbing his hands vigorously, his face full of apology:

"Mr. Sun, I was wrong about you. I hope you don't take what I said to you before to heart... I didn't do that to you on purpose..."

Zhaodi stepped forward and took Sun Xue's arm, nodding at the old man, "Okay, don't be so polite. My good sister is not such a petty person. She is a generous boss."

The old man looked at Zhaodi in confusion, "Xiao Zhang...you said...Ms. Sun is your sister...do you know each other?"

Zhaodi burst out laughing and said embarrassedly, "Uncle Pan, actually... I'm not a caregiver she hired at all. We are best sisters. I'm her subordinate... well, her most capable helper."

The old man scratched his head and muttered to himself, "I was wondering...how can a young and clever girl like you be a caregiver..."

Zhaodi was still warm-hearted. "Uncle Pan, would you like me to put in a few good words for you and ask our General Manager Sun to help you pay Mr. Pan's medical expenses?"

"this....."

The old man didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Zhaodi turned to look at Sun Xue and said confidently:

"Sun Xue, just do a good deed and pay Boss Pan's medical bills. As the saying goes, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. You are accumulating virtue by doing good deeds, and God sees it all. He will definitely bless you with a successful career and a happy family in the future..."

"You're quite good at talking!" Sun Xue teased. "Since you've said that, how can I not pay the medical bills?"

The old man was so moved that he almost cried, and kept thanking him, "Thank you, Mr. Sun, I am really grateful!"

The atmosphere at the scene was warm and relaxed. Seeing the long-lost smile on the old man's face again, Sun Xue was happy from the bottom of her heart.

She went to the payment counter to deposit the fee, and then went to say goodbye to the old man:

"Uncle Pan, Xiao Zhang and I have to go back to Quancheng City to take care of some things. Please take care of Boss Pan here."

The old man held Sun Xue's hand tightly, reluctant to let her go.

"Mr. Sun, when will you be back? Once Xiao Pan recovers, I'll find a way to get him to pay back the medical expenses you paid. Also, I'd like to invite you to my home."

Sun Xue's eyes were a little moist. She could feel the old man's warm yet dry hands holding hers, as well as the sincerity from the bottom of his heart...

"Uncle Pan, don't worry about the money. I understand your current difficulties. When Boss Pan recovers, I will definitely visit your home and taste your cooking skills myself."

The old man turned around and took Zhaodi's hand again, "Xiao Zhang, thank you for taking care of me during this time, and...thank you for the jacket you gave me. I really appreciate it. You are all good people, and good people will definitely be rewarded..."

The old man's voice choked again, and tears welled up in his eyes.

Zhaodi was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Sun Xue and chuckled, "Uncle Pan, you really don't have to be so polite. In fact, we should be the ones to say thank you..."

The old man insisted on sending Sun Xue and Zhao Di to the outside of the hospital and said, "Wait for me for a few minutes, I'll be back soon."

After saying that, he hurried towards a shop.

Looking at the old man's thin and aged back, Sun Xue's vision blurred. She couldn't help but think of her grandfather who was hundreds of kilometers away...

Soon, the old man came slowly towards the direction where they parked his car, carrying a large cardboard box in each hand.

It looked like the cardboard box was very heavy and the old man was having a hard time walking.

"Zhaodi, hurry up, get out of the car and help."

Zhaodi got out of the car and ran to the old man, took the cardboard box from him, and asked with a smile:

"Wow, it's so heavy! Uncle Pan, what treasure did you buy? Is it for us?"

"Yes, this is for you two. It's a local specialty of Gaozhou City, the red apple. It's very sweet and crisp. Bring it back for you to try."

Zhaodi unceremoniously stuffed two large boxes of apples into the trunk. Sun Xue got out of the car and complained, "Uncle Pan, if we had known you were going shopping, we wouldn't have waited for you."

The old man smiled happily while breathing heavily. "Mr. Sun, it's just some local specialties. Although it's not worth much, it's also a small token of my appreciation. Please don't despise it."

"Thank you. We'll be leaving now. Please take care of yourself and call me if you need anything."

Sun Xue waved to the old man, turned around and got into the car.

"and many more."

Zhaodi suddenly thought of something. She quickly took out a few hundred-dollar bills from her wallet, opened the car door and got out. She ran to the old man and stuffed the money into his hand without saying a word. She said, "Goodbye. I'll come to see you again when I have the chance." Then she quickly got into the car.

The old man was stunned. Looking at the money in his hand, his eyes instantly turned red.

Sun Xue opened the car window and waved goodbye to the old man vigorously, and reminded him again, "Call me if you have anything."

Watching the car going farther and farther away, the old man's hand holding the money trembled slightly, and his eyes were filled with tears.

Sun Xue was moved by Zhaodi's actions just now.

She didn't expect that Zhaodi, who had always been a bit stingy, would actually give money to the old man.

"Zhaodi, the money you gave to the old man is on my head. I will reimburse you later."

Zhaodi looked ahead, driving seriously and attentively, and said with a laugh:

"No, even if I'm helping the old man! To be honest, I rarely show kindness, but seeing that the old man is really having a hard time, my heart softened. Although the money is not much, maybe it can alleviate his current difficulties."

Sun Xue felt warm in her heart. Just because of this point about Zhaodi, she felt that Zhaodi's image in her mind suddenly became much more majestic.

She sincerely praised, "Zhaodi, you are great!"

"How does the saying go, 'If you keep company with bad people, you'll be bad too...'"

Zhaodi scratched her head vigorously, "What was the second half of the sentence... Why can't I remember it all of a sudden?"

Sun Xue laughed out loud, "He who keeps company with black becomes black, and he who keeps company with vermilion becomes red."

"Oh, yes, yes, I've been subtly influenced by you! I'll help those in need within my ability."