King Of War: Starting with Arms Dealer-Chapter 1019 - 909: Human Calamities Should Be Accounted for by Humans

Chapter 1019: Chapter 909: Human Calamities Should Be Accounted for by Humans

Aaron’s "trust" made Joe Ga tense for a moment...

But it was only for a moment!

After the call ended, Joe Ga returned to the living room and joined everyone for a slightly awkward dinner.

Tong Tong’s mother, Doctor Yang, arrived at the manor just before dinner started, which made President Qiao seem a bit uneasy.

It was really because Dr. Yang’s gaze at President Qiao was too peculiar!

Joe Ga knew that the interactions between Nis and Kitten were the main reason this doctor, born in the early 1970s, felt uncomfortable.

As a result, her gaze at President Qiao naturally became strange as well!

President Qiao had never met Dr. Yang before, but his admiration for her was genuine.

Without her care, it would have been uncertain whether Joe Ga’s parents could pass away peacefully, not to mention her meticulous attention to Qiao Liang.

She hadn’t done any of this for gain, and even now, her family never sought any form of repayment—they hadn’t taken a single penny from him. On the contrary, they had helped Sangha Town in countless ways.

The planning team led by Old Master Tong, and now the medical aid team headed by Dr. Yang...

Regardless of whether they gained satisfaction or other rewards from it, their assistance to Joe Ga and Sangha Town was undeniably real.

Every time Joe Ga spoke with Old Master Tong, including the casual dinner chats with Dr. Yang, they always insisted Tong Tong had brought trouble to them...

But where’s the trouble in that?

A naturally joyful person, a genuine optimist, how could they cause any trouble?

"Happiness" is the rarest talent in this world!

Unlike the "tragic happiness" that comes from belittling oneself or others for laughs.

Tong Tong was the kind of person who first made herself happy and then brought joy to those around her.

A wealthy upbringing and an open-minded family environment created such a kind-hearted optimist.

Such a person could never be a troublemaker!

Faced with Dr. Yang’s constant politeness, President Qiao didn’t even know where to begin...

She had never treated Qiao Liang as an outsider, but he had tried various ways to express his so-called "gratitude," which made President Qiao feel he was a bit caught in appearances.

The subtle awkwardness President Qiao felt was something only he could sense; everyone else continued their conversations naturally until after dinner, when Dr. Yang was ready to leave the manor to head back to the medical team’s base. It was only while escorting her that Joe Ga finally had a chance to chat with the doctor properly...

On the way out, Dr. Yang seemed to sense Joe Ga’s emotions. As they reached the manor gate, she smiled and said: "If I call you Xiao Ga, it’s a bit condescending; if I address you as President Qiao, it’s too distant. How about I follow Old Master Tong and call you Xiao Qiao...

I know what you want to say; there’s no need to keep expressing gratitude.

Back then, helping Qiao Liang wasn’t just because I pitied him; it was because the boy truly deserved it.

We’ve never expected any repayment...

Honestly, watching Qiao Liang grow up, mature, and feeling the emotional return from him—that is the best reward for us.

Xiao Qiao, you’re about to become a father. When that time comes, you will understand that when we give, we also find joy because we feel ’needed’ by our children.

It is the children who fulfill us, giving us inner satisfaction and happiness.

Xiao Liang spent so many years in the hospital. To me, he felt like my own child...

When he was afraid to cry in front of his parents, he would hide in my office to cry.

Even just a little help from me would always elicit an overwhelming return from him.

That is the best kind of repayment!"

Seeing the wistful look on Joe Ga’s face, Dr. Yang chuckled: "No need for further gratitude...

On the contrary, I should thank you. Tong Tong was spoiled growing up, and since she and Xiao Liang came to Africa, she’s caused you quite a lot of trouble.

That girl is a bit of a fool, and it’s only because Xiao Liang indulges her that she’s managed this far.

So I’m the one who should thank you!"

Joe Ga shook his head and said: "Auntie...

Fine, let’s not say ’thank you’ anymore...

I’m very fortunate that Xiao Liang met you and your family during his hardest times!

From now on, we are family, and if you ever need anything from me, please feel free to ask.

I have limited ability, but in some areas, I might still be able to offer help."

Dr. Yang paused for a moment, then smiled: "With you saying that, it’s making me a little nervous...

Previously, I had an accident that was supposed to result in a penalty, but Xiao Liang made a few calls and got me transferred to Africa, which I find a bit unsettling."

Joe Ga frowned slightly upon hearing this and said: "I know about that incident..."

While speaking, Joe Ga naturally straightened his posture. The long-practiced sense of authority emanated easily from him, prompting Dr. Yang to instinctively step sideways.

Dr. Yang looked into Joe Ga’s eyes, shook her head, and said: "It’s nothing serious. Doctors facing grievances is normal. Xiao Liang was just worried about me, so he arranged for me to lead the medical team.

Honestly, at the time, I was quite unaccustomed..."

Joe Ga hesitated briefly, then chuckled and said: "I asked Xiao Liang how he planned to handle it back then. I actually felt a little disappointed with this approach.

Because it wasn’t your fault at all, and Xiao Liang was capable of resolving the situation better...

But seeing you now, I suddenly realized that deep down, I have a kind of ’show-off’ mindset.

Showing off my ability, showing off my gratitude...

Auntie, does this make me seem odd?"

Dr. Yang thought it over seriously and said: "When I was in college, I read some psychology books. I think what you’re experiencing could be understood as ’compensation.’

You feel indebted to Xiao Liang, so when you have the ability, you try to overcompensate, even extending that protection to those around him.

It’s not a bad thing, but you might sometimes want to consider how Xiao Liang feels—he is only a junior in college and is already under a lot of pressure."

Joe Ga nodded slightly and said: "Now I genuinely believe that you see Xiao Liang as your own child.

I didn’t think so much on the matter at the time; I just wanted him to achieve his career earlier, mature earlier, and find his happiness earlier.

Who could’ve imagined things would come to this point?"

Dr. Yang nodded understandingly and smiled: "Things are good now. At dinner, Xiao Liang even told me you agreed to let him go into farming.

He even said he wanted to take me and Old Master Tong to Brazil to see how landlords live over there."

Dr. Yang hesitated for a moment and then said: "Xiao Qiao, I don’t know you very well, but ever since I’ve been here...

Judging by how people talk about you, you’re quite extraordinary.

Almost everyone here trusts you!

Carrying the trust of so many people isn’t easy. Sometimes, you need to let yourself relax.

If you don’t relax, the people around you won’t be able to relax either...

Nis is an exceptional girl, but I can sense that while she appears calm on the surface, she’s actually tense inside.

The Zika virus does affect fetuses; I’ve advised her many times to leave Sangha Town temporarily, but she insists on staying here.

Her heart is full of concern for you, which isn’t the state a mother should be in!"

Joe Ga smiled bitterly...

He couldn’t explain to Dr. Yang that Nis had serious psychological issues.

Nis had severe PTSD and found it hard to trust anyone, but once she did, she would depend on them wholeheartedly.

The abrupt introduction of a new life disrupted this dependency. While Nis behaved appropriately, compared to average people, she fell short of having maternal instincts.

Joe Ga knew very well that if he were to die, Nis wouldn’t be the kind of mother who patiently raises a child. She’d immediately hand the child over to Kitten or Monica and then go looking for him.

Joe Ga had been trying to change Nis’s state of mind, but had seen little success.

Karman claimed Sangha Town needed a Prince—the boss’s legacy needed an heir.

So Nis stayed here, always prioritizing Joe Ga above all else, even above the unborn child.

Joe Ga often felt worried for his unborn son...

This "tool baby" bore too many expectations even before birth and couldn’t outcompete its father in its mother’s heart.

Looking at the anguish on Joe Ga’s face, Dr. Yang shook her head lightly and said: "Young people loving deeply isn’t a problem, but once you’ve chosen to have children, you must take responsibility for them.

Sigh~ Honestly, there’s no need for me to lecture you...

You don’t lack money. As long as you can calm your hearts, life will always be better than most people’s.

When you see that little life come into the world, you’ll naturally change your mindset.

But I still advise you, if possible, to send Nis to someplace safe for delivery.

Doctor Jemma Alexander collected virus samples and sent them to America for genetic testing.

The results showed that the Zika virus outbreak here in Sangha Town is slightly different from the original strain; the new virus is noticeably more transmissible.

Fortunately, the transmission pathways are still limited to mosquitoes and blood. Thanks to your timely efforts, the situation didn’t worsen further."

Hearing this, Joe Ga narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled: "Auntie, do you think this virus outbreak was deliberate?"

Dr. Yang paused momentarily and shook her head gently: "I’m not an expert in infectious diseases; I can’t jump to conclusions."

While speaking, Dr. Yang took a coarse cloth herbal pouch out of her pocket and said: "Tong Tong gave this to me. She said it was made by Karman—witch medicine.

I had my colleagues analyze it and found it contains many unidentified herbs.

It works wonders against mosquitoes. If feasible, you should promote this stuff.

Over the past month, the hospital has delivered two babies with calcified skulls. These tragedies shouldn’t have happened."

Joe Ga shook his head and said: "Impossible. I asked Karman about it—he’s not stingy with the recipe—it’s just that making it is exceedingly complex.

Gathering herbs, collecting animal fur, organs, and even dung, followed by intricate and bizarre processing methods—only then can it be made.

Rather than investing so much effort, I’d rather support the kids in developing the mosquito-repellent business, which also incorporates a bit of the witch medicine."

Looking at the starry sky above, Joe Ga murmured: "No matter who those people are, someone will have to pay the price..."