Taming The Hidden Bigshot By Kissing Him-Chapter 120 - : His Life Depends on You

Chapter 120: Chapter 120: His Life Depends on You

Liu Huimin stared at Qiao Xi, waiting for her answer.

Under the public’s gaze, using such means to coerce a young girl was indeed shameless. But the thought of Liu Zongyun being sentenced to death by the doctors hardened her heart.

Yet for some reason, her heart felt heavy.

A twinge of pain struck her.

“Dr. Qiao, are you going to refuse a patient?” Liu Huimin asked calmly.

Qiao Xi was silent, her palms sweaty with cold sweat.

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Teacher’s orders or duty? No answer.

Liu Huimin pressed on, “Dr. Qiao, you are a doctor. No matter what, life is of utmost importance. If word of today’s incident gets out, can you still live up to that white coat you’re wearing?”

She was relying on the fact that the general public was unaware of the conflict between Cheng Han and Lu Bannong and wanted to use public opinion to pressure Qiao Xi, forcing her to swallow bitter fruit in silence.

A heavy stone weighed on Qiao Xi’s heart as she looked at Liu Zongyun, who lay on the hospital bed with his eyes tightly shut, surrounded by the buzzing chatter of bystanders.

She had cornered herself into a dead end.

Suddenly.

The simple and easy-to-use instrument on the hospital bed started to beep an alarm, Liu Zongyun’s complexion turned cyanotic, his breathing grew weak.

The Liu family’s bodyguards panicked, “Miss, his heart has suddenly stopped! We must resuscitate him quickly!”

Liu Huimin’s fingers went numb, but she became even more composed.

She was willing to take a bet!

“Dr. Qiao, if you don’t agree to treat him, I won’t send him to the emergency room today. Whether he lives or dies today all depends on your answer!”

She was betting on Qiao Xi’s concern for her reputation!

Betting on her kindness, betting on her heavenly duty as a doctor!

The stake was Liu Zongyun’s life!

Qiao Xi’s throat tightened, and her eyes reddened as she said hoarsely, “I agree.”

Upon hearing these three words, Liu Huimin slumped against the wall and raised her voice, “Hurry to the emergency!”

She had won the bet!

But she felt none of the joy or satisfaction she had imagined; instead, a pervasive gloom loomed over her, as if something was slipping out of control in the dark.

Qiao Xi approached her and slowly said, “Once he’s out of critical condition, I will start treatment. But his situation is very serious, I hope you are prepared mentally.”

Liu Huimin said with forced strength, “Of course! I don’t hold out hope, I just don’t want my family to have any regrets. Even if my second brother dies, they’ll move on once you’ve tried.”

Qiao Xi looked at her and said earnestly, “To be your family member is truly a blessing.”

But to outsiders, it’s somewhat cruel.

Qiao Xi turned and walked towards the exterior of the hospital, not even bothering to take off her white coat.

Liu Huimin felt an unprovoked sourness welling up, drowning her heart.

She clutched at her chest, the pain striking her fiercely.

Around the corner.

Xu Xingluo delighted in the spectacle, her lips curled upward with satisfaction in her peach blossom eyes.

That day, she overheard her parents’ conversation outside the study. Apparently, Cheng Han and Lu Bannong had conflicts, and the two had agreed to a North-South Division, neither touching the other’s patients.

Otherwise… they were finished!

If Qiao Xi agreed to save her second uncle, she would have to face that consequence.

If Qiao Xi didn’t save him, she would hire an internet army to spread the news far and wide, causing her to lose her job and tarnishing the reputation of the National Doctor.

No matter what she chose, it was wrong!

“Xingluo.”

Xu Xiuyuan walked up to her with a grave expression, startling Xu Xingluo greatly.

“Brother.” She squeezed out a flustered smile in panic.

“Come to the office with me.”

Xiuyuan’s demeanor was cold, and Xingluo followed him step by step to the office, her mind racing with countless thoughts.

The moment the office door closed, the atmosphere tensed.

Xiuyuan demanded, “Was it your idea?”

With an appearance of pity, Xingluo said, “It was me. I was worried about my second uncle, my maternal grandmother is on the verge of collapse, and everyone doesn’t want to lose my second uncle.”

“The Liu Family has already sought out Qiao Xi, and she has clearly refused. By doing this, where do you put her? And where do you put the order of our hospital?”

Xu Xiuyuan was extremely angry, yet his expression became even more composed.

“If the relatives of patients start doing the same, pressuring doctors, how can the hospital function? Today the security did not drive you out only because of the Xu Family’s face! Otherwise, you…”

“Big brother, I know I was wrong,” Xu Xingluo tugged at his sleeve, cooing.

Xu Xiuyuan, massaging his swollen Taiyang Acupoint, said, “Second Uncle’s health is deteriorating, the chances of recovery are almost nil. Qiao Xi has her reasons for not agreeing; you have no idea what she’d have to face if she accepted…”

“Face what?”

Xu Xingluo pretended to be clueless as she looked at him.

She knew, that’s why she pressured Qiao Xi into accepting.

“It’s nothing, just don’t do this kind of thing again,” Xu Xiuyuan chided.

“Yes! I will be obedient!”

Xu Xingluo playfully raised four fingers, swearing.

“You can go now.”

Xu Xiuyuan looked at the dressed-up and beautiful Xu Xingluo, speaking indifferently.

The brother and sister had never been close; perhaps it was the age difference, they couldn’t play together.

But he always felt an expected sister should be like Qiao Xi.

Not like the pampered darling before him, raised amongst luxuries, often uttering oblivious words like “why don’t they eat meat porridge?”

Xu Xiuyuan found such thoughts absurd.

He needed to call the Liu Family, tell them to come quickly.

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Hospital lunch break.

Qiao Xi’s eyes were red, the whites laced with red veins. Clutching her phone, she hesitated to dial that number.

After a long while.

She finally made up her mind and dialed.

The call was quickly picked up, the serious voice deliberately slowed down, “Qiao girl, what is it that you need from me?”

Upon hearing this voice, Qiao Xi immediately choked up, her emotions collapsed, “Grandfather Cheng, I’ve made a mess. I accepted the Liu Family’s request for medical aid…”

Cheng Han was a wise man.

He understood that Qiao Xi must have been schemed against; her nature was inherently good. If they were hell-bent on having her help, she couldn’t escape it.

Open confrontations and hidden attacks, how could she guard against them all? This was also one of the reasons why Cheng Han did not reveal her identity before.

Not every medical practitioner possesses an innocent heart. Because they have the power over life and death, some hearts darken, stained with filth.

“I’m sorry, Grandfather Cheng. I’ve let you down,” Qiao Xi sobbed, her heart filled with grievance and guilt.

Cheng Han sighed deeply and comforted her, “It doesn’t matter. Those are all old issues, maybe no one will cling to them. You are just my apprentice; I will protect you.”

Qiao Xi asked, “What exactly happened back then? Why does the Liu Family say that they broke the rules?”

Unable to hide it from her, Cheng Han disclosed the secret, “Back then, when Chinese medicine was flourishing, Lu Bannong and I agreed to the North-South Division, each minding our own business. One person’s treated patient, the other would absolutely not touch.”

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“The Liu Family used their influence to request Lu Bannong’s treatment, so we can’t intervene, or else it would be breaking the rules.”

Qiao Xi inquired further, “What are the consequences of breaking the rules?”

Images flashed through Cheng Han’s mind, and eventually, he said, “It’s nothing, don’t worry. Since you’ve decided to treat Liu Zongyun, then do it well. I know it’s painful for you to refuse a patient.”

The healer is also a hero.

The greatest among heroes serve their country and their people.

How can one stand by and watch a life fade away?

The roots of the Chinese Medicine Community were skewed during the North-South Division, perhaps… this might be a turning point.

Even under threats from all sides, there should be a glimmer of hope.

As her master, I will protect her and help her clear the thorns along her path.

Qiao Xi did not detect the heaviness in his words and declared with the resolve of a vow, “I will try my best!”

She would be worthy of the white coat she wore!