Gu Anxi looked at him and smiled again. "Look at you, all capable now."
She sighed lightly. "Even Buddhas need incense money, don’t they?"
Director Hao remained dumbstruck.
Gu Anxi approached him and patted his shoulder like a senior leader. "We’re a high-end hospital. What does ’high-end’ an? Understand now?"
Director Hao nodded imdiately. "I understand. After Dr. Gu’s insightful advice, I feel completely enlightened."
Gu Anxi smiled. "It’s good that you understand. Whether as a person or a doctor, one can’t be too inflexible. Of course, saving lives and healing the injured is our fundantal duty."
Director Hao’s face was filled with admiration. "I understand completely."
Gu Anxi grinned.
After Director Hao left, she sat alone in silence for a while.
She wondered silently, What would her uncle do in this situation?
「...」
anwhile, at Jiang Family Hospital, everyone was ecstatic, as if it were New Year’s.
Why? Because a certain prominent figure’s elderly father had been admitted to Jiang Family Hospital. His status was beyond question; even Old Wang himself had been a formidable figure in his pri. Jiang Family Hospital, long overshadowed by the illustrious Yunxi Hospital of the Bo Family, finally had its mont to shine.
Jiang Bin, the Head of the Jiang Family, personally ca to receive the patient, despite the gravity of his illness.
It was a case of turning a somber affair into a joyous occasion!
King Jingyao had brought his father in. However, as a man of great importance with many affairs to manage, he departed after a brief eting with Jiang Chaoge.
Jiang Bin, attending to him with utmost care, introduced her, "This is Dr. Jiang."
King Jingyao blew lightly on his tea, then lifted his gaze. "I hear she’s Xichen’s junior sister."
Jiang Chaoge replied confidently, "That’s right."
She then elaborated on Old Wang’s condition, offering several well-considered suggestions based on her thorough assessnt. This clearly impressed King Jingyao.
King Jingyao’s brow visibly smoothed.
He replaced the lid on his teacup. "Very well. I’ll entrust my father to Dr. Jiang."
Then he added aningfully, "Don’t disappoint !"
Before departing, he gave Jiang Chaoge another, more deliberate look.
A jolt went through Jiang Bin.
Everyone knew King Jingyao’s wife had passed away a few years prior. A man of his stature had long been expected to find a new companion. Who would have guessed he’d fix Jiang Chaoge with such a look now?
Jiang Bin’s heart pounded. He sensed that the Jiang Family’s chance to soar had arrived.
If only... if only Chaoge could cure Old Wang’s illness.
Therefore, this surgery absolutely could not fail!
After King Jingyao left, Jiang Bin closed the door and asked softly, "Are you confident about this surgery?"
Jiang Chaoge replied softly, "I’ve reviewed the dical records and surgical notes. There shouldn’t be any problem."
Jiang Bin clapped his hands. "Excellent... Excellent... Chaoge, spread this news. It will help us secure the partnership with WK Company."
He said, a smile of cold satisfaction playing on his lips, "It’s high ti the Bo Family’s Yunxi Hospital made way for others. And with Bo Xichen conveniently absent, the timing couldn’t be more perfect!"
Jiang Chaoge nodded with composure. "I’ll go check on the old gentleman."
Jiang Bin called after her, "I’ll go with you."
The Jiang Family Hospital staff treated the old couple like visiting royalty, the level of care reminiscent of how one might host foreign dignitaries.
However, Old Wang was not accustod to such fawning.
He’d seen countless sycophants in his lifeti; what he truly missed were people who would dare to argue with him. Failing that, even soone with Bo Xichen’s pleasant and refined bearing would have been a welco change. This Jiang Bin, however, he decidedly disliked.
The old lady, hailing from a noble background, was even less impressed.
She even showed open distaste.
She picked up a book, leaned back, and remained silent for a long stretch, leaving Jiang Bin’s attempts at ingratiation to fall flat, making him feel quite awkward.
Jiang Chaoge, however, drew upon all her expertise and finally managed to earn a second glance from the old lady, who posed a few questions. Jiang Chaoge’s replies were impeccable.
The old lady had t many of her calculating type before, however. Her initial interest quickly waned, and she fell silent once more, deeming it uninteresting.
Jiang Bin and Jiang Chaoge could only stare blankly at one another, the atmosphere growing rather... delicate.
Later, as they stepped out, Jiang Bin patted Jiang Chaoge’s shoulder. "You see? That’s the Wang Family for you. More powerful than all four great families put together."
King Jingyao was born into privilege and later erged as an unexpected powerhouse—a true dark horse.
His status and position...
Jiang Chaoge understood Jiang Bin’s implication, but the thought of becoming a widower’s second wife for advancent was unappealing to her.
Noticing her hesitation, Jiang Bin couldn’t help but press, "Chaoge, think carefully. This is a golden opportunity! So what if it’s a second marriage for him? Besides, his age is fine; he’s well-preserved and looks to be only in his forties. His features are impeccable. Plenty of won would jump at the chance to bring such glory to their families, but his standards have always been extrely high. That’s why he’s remained unattached for several years."
His words began to sway her.
Be it a man or a woman, when faced with the allure of power and status, what was love worth anyway?
She lowered her gaze. "It will depend on his intentions, I suppose."
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