newbobooks Chapter 371 The Storm Has Only Just Begun
Chapter 371 The Storm Has Only Just Begun
Jiang Xue sat on the dental chair as the doctor carefully examined her mouth with instruments. Her brows were furrowed, and her eyes were filled with pain and frustration.
"The wound on your lip is quite deep; it will probably leave a scar after it heals."
The doctor's voice carried a touch of professional calm.
"What? You're saying I'll have a scar on my face?"
Despite the pain on her face, Jiang Xue spoke urgently.
Somewhat incredulously, she asked the doctor how she could possibly have a scar from just a fall.
"You don't need to get so worked up. If you feel it's not aesthetically pleasing, you can definitely get cosmetic repair done."
The doctor's words reassured Jiang Xue, assuring her that she would recover.
"You broke three teeth. If you want to avoid affecting your appearance and normal chewing function, you need to get them filled as soon as possible. However, fillings are not cheap, and the treatment process may be somewhat painful."
Jiang Xue's heart skipped a beat.
She subconsciously bit her lip, and a sharp pain shot through her, making her gasp.
For the sake of her face, and to maintain a perfect image in front of Gu Shang, getting her teeth fixed was an inevitable choice, but the high cost weighed heavily on her heart like a stone.
Just then, the phone rang urgently.
She impatiently took out her phone and saw the word "Mom" flashing on the screen, which only increased her frustration.
At that moment, her mouth hurt terribly, and she didn't want to speak at all. Besides, she didn't think her mother could have anything important on the phone.
It was just another plea for her to apologize to Tian Zhenzhen, which she didn't want to hear.
He hung up the phone immediately and sent a text message on the fly:
"I'm busy with something."
Jiang Xue's mother gripped her phone tightly, her joy instantly freezing on her face.
She was overjoyed and wanted to share the good news of her recovery with her family as soon as possible.
Her husband was naturally overjoyed to hear this.
But her daughter's phone call, which was abruptly ended, was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the enthusiasm in her heart.
She looked at the text message Jiang Xue had sent her on her phone screen, sighed helplessly, and replied:
"Take care of yourself. Call Mom when you're done. She has something very important to tell you."
"Dr. Zhou, can I go home now?"
Jiang Xue's mother turned around and looked at Dr. Zhou beside her.
She really didn't want to stay in the hospital anymore. Although she didn't have to worry about the hospitalization costs, she still felt that she owed Tian Zhenzhen too much.
Now that she has fully recovered, she is eager to return to her familiar home and doesn't want to incur any additional expenses.
"Of course, but your recovery speed has really exceeded my expectations."
When you came at noon, you were still feeling very unwell. Could you tell me how you managed to do it?
As soon as he said it, Dr. Zhou realized that his words were a bit strange.
After all, he's the doctor, so why is he asking about the patient's treatment methods?
But this strong thirst for knowledge quickly took over. He knew that if he could figure out the secret to Jiang Xue's mother's recovery, it would be a major breakthrough for the medical field.
It might even help more patients suffering from the same disease, allowing them to get rid of their pain as soon as possible.
"Huh? Didn't you cure my illness, Dr. Zhou?"
Jiang Xue's mother stared blankly at Dr. Zhou, her mind filled with doubt.
In her mind, her recovery must be thanks to Dr. Zhou, so why would Dr. Zhou ask her the same question?
Did she mishear or misunderstand?
Dr. Zhou smiled, his expression calm, showing no embarrassment at being questioned by the patient.
"I'm sorry, with my abilities, I can only keep your condition stable at best, preventing it from worsening. But as you are now, not only have you fully recovered, but you're even healthier than before you got sick, achieving what's called 'reverse aging'."
This is far beyond the scope of my treatment.
Think again carefully, is there anything you've overlooked?
Dr. Zhou's eyes were full of anticipation, as if he were waiting for Jiang Xue's mother to uncover a shocking secret.
Jiang Xue's mother was stunned. She never expected that her recovery had nothing to do with Dr. Zhou.
How did she get better?
Suddenly, the words Tian Zhenzhen had said before flashed through her mind. At the time, she had only taken them as a joke and thought they were just words from Tian Zhenzhen to reassure her.
I don't take it seriously at all.
Now that I think about it, was the medicine that Tian Zhenzhen gave her really that magical?
She hurriedly took out the medicine she hadn't finished taking from her bag, held it tightly in her hand, and felt extremely grateful.
Such good medicine must be very valuable. She secretly made up her mind that she would go back and discuss with her husband how to repay Tian Zhenzhen's kindness.
"Can I take a look? Where did you get this medicine from?"
Dr. Zhou's voice carried a hint of urgency as he stared intently at the medicine in Jiang Xue's mother's hand.
Without the slightest hesitation, Jiang Xue's mother handed over the remaining medicine.
"It was Tian Zhenzhen who gave it to me. It must be a good medicine that she found abroad. I'm so grateful to her."
Jiang Xue's mother did not know that the medicine was developed by Tian Zhenzhen's company; she only thought that it must be an extremely rare and precious drug.
"Dr. Zhou, do you think this medicine is very expensive? How much does it cost?"
Jiang Xue's mother looked at Dr. Zhou with anticipation. In her mind, Dr. Zhou must know something about this medicine. She was eager to know the price of the medicine so that she could make some preparations in advance.
Dr. Zhou took the medicine and examined it carefully.
The packaging has no text markings and is more exquisite and compact than ordinary medicine packaging, exuding an air of mystery.
Looking at the remaining two pills, Dr. Zhou felt an urge to study them immediately.
But he was completely baffled as to the price of the medicine:
"This is the first time I've seen this medicine before, and as for the price, I really don't know."
"Okay, Dr. Zhou, I'll be going now if there's nothing else."
Jiang Xue's mother was somewhat disappointed, but still spoke politely.
Dr. Zhou reluctantly returned the medicine to Jiang Xue's mother, thinking to himself that he must report this matter to the hospital director. Anyway, he had Jiang Xue's mother's contact information, and it wouldn't be too late to learn more about it later.
Not long after Jiang Xue's mother left, the middle-aged man who was taking care of Mr. Qin in the next ward hurriedly found Dr. Zhou.
When Dr. Zhou saw him, a thought struck him. Considering Old Qin's identity and his similar condition to Jiang Xue's mother, he felt that his chance to shine might have come.
Dr. Zhou eagerly recounted the entire story to Old Master Qin.
I thought Old Master Qin would be as excited as he was, but to my surprise, Old Master Qin's expression was unreadable.
The powerful aura that had developed from years of holding a high position made Dr. Zhou feel a strange unease, as if he were standing on the edge of a cliff, and the slightest carelessness would shatter him to pieces.
Fortunately, this oppressive atmosphere did not last long.
Old Master Qin suddenly dropped his serious expression, revealing his usual kind smile, and said softly:
"If what Dr. Zhou said is true, there really is such a miraculous medicine that can cure my illness."
My Qin family will definitely repay you properly.
Although Old Qin did not mention the consequences if Dr. Zhou deceived him, Dr. Zhou felt as if a sharp knife was held to his neck, sending chills down his spine.
Dr. Zhou secretly regretted his impulsiveness. He knew he shouldn't have acted so rashly. Someone as cautious as Elder Qin would definitely have carefully considered the medication before prescribing it.
It's understandable that this suddenly appearing drug would be suspected.
But the words had already been spoken, and he firmly believed that Jiang Xue's mother's condition had indeed fully recovered, so he had no choice but to grit his teeth and continue.
"You can leave the patient's information and then you can go."
After finishing speaking, Mr. Qin closed his eyes. He was already in poor health, and talking so much had made him very tired.
When the person who had been taking care of him returned to the ward, Old Qin slowly opened his eyes, his voice low but carrying an undeniable authority:
"Investigate whether such a miraculous medicine truly exists, or if this is a trap set for me. If it does, bring it back at all costs. If it's a setup, have Shi Xian investigate who's behind it."
With Elder Qin's command, the ward fell silent once again.
But a storm surrounding the mysterious potion has only just begun.