Shangguan Xu felt he needed to salvage the friendship between Shangguan Fei and Xiao Yao; otherwise, given Xiao Yao's medical skills, who knew when they might need her help.
Shangguan Xu, steeling himself, spoke to Xiao Yao with a flattering smile, "Xiao Yao, you've misunderstood. My father didn't mean that. He genuinely wants to thank you for treating Xiao Fei."