As Liam and Lucy were on the road, something was unfolding at South City's Golden Cross Hospital.Hailey held Etchen in the lobby, hurling curses left and right."Do you even know who I am? I'm Serena Lloyd's mother from the Lloyd family! I've had dinner with your hospital director! Have you seen how injured my son is? What gives you the right to deny him admission?! Let me tell you, if anything happens to my son because of your delay in treatment, I won't spare any of you!"With hands on her hips, she continued unabated, "Do you all not care about your careers anymore?""Madam, we understand your situation and are not denying your son admission. Your son's injuries may look severe, but they are not critical. He can receive adequate treatment in a regular ward," intervened Gunter, the hospital's administrative manager. "What regular ward?! Do you even understand who we are? Do you think a regular ward can provide the best medical care for my son? Let me tell you, we demand a VIP
"I have no idea," Ronald said as he shook his head."Forget it. If we can't stay, we will just leave," Hailey said."Staying in a regular ward won't make much of a difference. The director, Mister Lopez, has already arranged a doctor for us!" Hailey's eyes darted around as she came up with another idea. "Ronald, do you think we might have a chance to meet the VIP staying in the intensive care unit of this hospital?""We'll see about that," Ronald said, shaking his head. Despite the considerable status of the Lloyd family, staying in the same hospital as the big shot in the special care ward did not necessarily guarantee a meeting. However, he did not voice these thoughts to Hailey. "Right now, the most important thing is to get you and Ethen treated!""There sure have been a lot of big shots from the capital lately," Hailey muttered.Speaking of big shots from the provincial capital, she could not help but recall the dozen or so Maybachs with provincial license plates parked d
As Liam made her way to Julian's hospital room, Serena rushed to the hospital in a fluster. Serena pushed open the door to the ward and saw Etchen lying on the hospital bed. His legs were encased in plaster, and his face contorted in agony. On the other side, Hailey lay on another bed, groaning incessantly.It was supposed to be a single occupancy room, yet Hailey, despite not suffering severe injuries, had somehow managed to secure another bed. According to the doctor's diagnosis, Etchen's fractures were not severe, but due to the extensive area of injury, he was covered with a large plaster cast. It was a rather daunting sight. Meanwhile, Hailey continued to moan in pain.Serena's eyes welled up. "Mom! Etchen! How did you both get hurt like this?""Ouch, it hurts so much!" Hailey's groans intensified upon noticing Serena's presence.Turning to face Serena with a face full of grievance, Hailey said, "Serena, I have been beaten up, Etchen's legs are both broken, and you only ju
"What did it mean injustice? There is no injustice! I only wish the best for you! Besides, just by seeing you today, I knew there must be a lot going on at the company lately. Didn't I hear the other day that something important is happening at the company?" Hailey waved her hands insincerely."You focus on the company's affairs first. We'll wait on our plans with Etchen.""Yes! Serena, the Hill Group hosts a conference once every five years, and it's coming up in a few days. That's what matters most!"At that moment, it seemed like Ronald suddenly recalled something."We owe everything we have in the Lloyd family to the support of the Hill Group! We've never had the chance to meet anyone from the Hill family in person. This annual meeting is a perfect opportunity!" Ronald's face became solemn."Absolutely! The Hill Group's annual meeting is of utmost importance. We must not neglect it! Our breakthroughs in the Lloyd Corporation depend heavily on the Hill family!""You go ahead a
While Layla spoke for Liam in the ordinary ward, Liam and Lucy had already entered the special care ward.Inside the ward, silence reigned. Only the faint hum of medical instruments could be heard. Julian lay quietly on the bed with tubes protruding from his body. In just three short days, the once spirited elder had withered, his breath barely perceptible.In the room, besides Julian, there was another elderly man with snowy white hair. He stooped over Julian's bed, earnestly observing his condition. However, in the end, he straightened up and let out a heavy and solemn sigh."Miss, this is Professor Harker from Asterion. He contacted him about this as well."As Lucy entered the ward, another servant from the Hill family approached her and whispered, "Yesterday, Mister Harker was delayed due to another surgery. He rushed here as soon as he arrived in South City today, saying he wanted to check on the Mister Hill Senior's condition."Upon hearing the voice behind her, Professor Ha
"What?" Lucy's eyes widened instantly. She had no idea that her grandfather's condition had deteriorated to such an extent! It had only been three days!"How could it be that bad?" Lucy panicked. Although the Hill family was still functioning normally at the moment, Lucy was responsible for half of the family's business. However, the real linchpin of the Hill family lay in the man lying in bed!"Miss Hill, if you hadn't asked, I doubt anyone would have informed you. Based on my observations just now, the various indicators within Mister Hill's body have reached dangerously critical levels, and his organs are already showing signs of failure." Jimmy sighed."According to the previous examination results, including the fact that the old man's condition has deteriorated to this extent in such a short time, I deduce that he has been poisoned!"But in order to attempt treatment, we must locate the poison, which we have no way of doing."We don't even know the composition of the poi
After ten breaths passed, Liam suddenly moved just as Jimmy was about to mock. He lightly lifted his index finger, forming an arch shape, then struck down on Julian's wrist!Liam seemed gentle, but in that instant, a buzz seemed to scatter invisible sound waves everywhere! After the index finger came down, it was the middle finger and, finally, the ring finger! Up, middle, down! Three parts, nine beats! Liam's three fingers continuously struck Julian's wrist at a very strange frequency.If there were someone genuinely knowledgeable about ancient oriental medicine here, they would be stunned into silence in an instant! The pulse-taking technique Liam employed was long lost, only recorded in legendary ancient texts as the 'three parts, nine beats, pulse-shocking section'!As Liam continued to shock the pulse without stopping, a strange feedback entered his mind. "Indeed, it's poison." Liam slightly furrowed his brow. It had to be admitted that Western medicine did have its
Jimmy had been practicing medicine for decades. He had never experienced anything as incredible as this. The way Liam diagnosed the patient by pulse showed that his abilities were simply extraordinary, surpassing Jimmy's understanding entirely. How had Jimmy never heard of Liam before? Nevertheless, despite Jimmy's astonishment and confusion, Liam paid him no mind. He immediately placed his hand back on Julian's wrist. Although he had located the position of the poison, there were still other areas in Julian's body that still needed examination."Impressive, Grandmaster Burrey!" Lucy's eyes lit up at the scene before her. Since Liam had resumed his work, she did not dare interrupt him. She turned excitedly to Jimmy and said, "Mister Harker, now that you've found the poison in my grandfather, does that mean he can be saved?"Although Jimmy's shock had yet to dissipate, there was a hint of displeasure in his heart at Liam's disregard for him. However, as a doctor, he knew the pat
It was precisely because of this series of reasons that, to avoid unnecessary trouble, they decided not to drive to the dinner. That's how they happened to run into Liam.One could say that a series of coincidences aligned to create the situation that unfolded today.Not far from the scene, the woman and the man turned a corner and entered a secluded villa area. Following the narrow path inside, they arrived at a mansion guarded by security, a lavish estate."We are here to attend Mister Andy Nosh's dinner."They quickly handed the invitation, which they had been holding, to the security at the door.This mansion was one of Andy's properties."Elsa Loony, Michael Link?"The security guard took the invitation and looked suspiciously at the man and woman standing before him."Yes, it's us! It's us!"The woman, Elsa, quickly nodded.Upon hearing this, the security guard squinted and gave Elsa a once-over, his eyes briefly flashing over her tattered clothing.Elsa smiled awkward
"We've been preparing for so long, just for this banquet hosted by Mister Andy Nosh!"The woman cried with a long face and said, "Now that it's come to this, if we go to the banquet, aren't we just going to embarrass ourselves?""Umm..."Hearing this, the man turned around, looking at the woman whose clothes were torn into shreds, emitting a foul smell of urine, and was momentarily stunned.Forget about the woman's feelings. Even the man himself felt that his mother was somewhat embarrassing at the moment."We should hurry back and let me take a bath and change clothes!"The woman stopped in her tracks and anxiously spoke to the man."Mom, there's no time!" Hearing this, the man lowered his head and glanced at the time. A troubled expression crossed his face. "You know, Mister Andy Nosh can't stand people being late!""We'll explain it to him, he'll definitely understand." He lifted his head to look at the woman.This banquet was truly important to them; otherwise, they would
Seeing this, the man whispered, "Also, the paramedics said that if we don't cut open your clothes, you might really lose your life..."Hearing the man's words, the woman's face immediately turned pale!"I..."She glanced at Liam, then turned to look at the other paramedics nearby, opening her mouth but unable to say a word.This time, the woman, having understood the situation, looked as if she had lost everything.There was no longer the slightest hint of the arrogance and insolence she had shown earlier!"Now that you've woken up, are you going to the hospital with us or not?"Looking at the woman, the paramedic continued with his previous question."If we don't go to the hospital, will my mom suddenly have another episode?"The man spoke up."After the epilepsy situation stabilizes, it should be fine for now. Actually, if your mom hadn't acted rashly earlier, it should've been okay," the paramedic glanced at the man and said, "But the condition still exists, and further tr
Whizz—The moment the man replied, the emergency responders immediately used medical safety scissors to cut open the woman's clothes.Unlike Liam, they were not careful about the expensive clothing. Under their hands, it quickly became nothing more than tattered cloth barely covering her body.However, the man stood quietly by the side, not uttering a word.He knew very well that if he said anything that could delay the treatment now, he would probably be signing his own death warrant!The emergency treatment continued for a while, with a few minor accidents along the way.But in the end, the result was relatively good."Phew…"The emergency responder who had spoken earlier let out a long breath and stood up."It's done. The patient's condition is stable."He turned and looked at the man standing beside him."Stable…"Hearing this, the man paused, then looked down at the woman lying on the ground and opened his mouth. "But my mom... why hasn't she woken up yet?"Not just no
"Be careful?"The woman sneered and reached out to pull the Harvest Union Golden Needles from her abdomen. "This worthless thing? What do I need to be careful of?"If you want it, take it back!"The woman had her own malicious intentions. With force, she hurled the Harvest Union Golden Needles toward the opposite direction of the road!If it had been any other needle, thrown so recklessly onto a wide road, it would likely have been impossible to find.Fortunately, the Harvest Union Golden Needles transformed into a subtle golden streak mid-air and flew directly into Liam's hand.However, this phenomenon was so subtle that no one noticed."What now? I've already returned your useless needle!"The woman then raised her head arrogantly, her expression filled with contempt. "What could possibly happen to me?""Such theatrics!"The man standing next to her sneered as well. "I thought you actually had some real skills…"But then—Thud!Before he could finish his sentence, a muff
"Hmm?"Hearing the paramedic's words, the woman froze in shock.She lowered her head and finally noticed a beautifully crafted golden needle embedded in her lower abdomen.Previously, she had been preoccupied with the tear in her clothes and had not noticed this at all."Maybe… that's what happened."This scene left the woman somewhat surprised. After a moment, she glanced at the paramedics nearby."But tell me, isn't he a fraud?"She quickly regained her composure. Raising her head with an air of arrogance, she said, "When my son told me earlier that he was holding a golden needle, I already thought something was wrong!"These so-called traditional Hestian medicine practitioners these days are all complete frauds!"With her nose in the air, the woman snorted coldly. "He even claimed that if it weren't for him, I would've nearly died. The lengths he'll go to just to get some money are absurd!"Absolutely ridiculous!"She turned to Liam with disdain written all over her face.
"You…"Seeing the woman's current state, the crowd around her immediately fell silent.Faced with someone so unreasonable, they genuinely had no idea what to do."Judging by your earlier epileptic seizure…"At this moment, Liam's voice finally rang out. He glanced at the woman indifferently and said calmly, "If I hadn't stepped in to help, you might not have survived.""Not survived?"Hearing this, the woman sneered coldly, her face filled with disdain for Liam. "Do you think you get to decide whether I live or die? How laughable!""That useless needle of yours…"Then, the woman lowered her head and looked at her abdomen.When she saw the torn clothing caused by Liam's attempt to save her earlier, her eyes widened in shock!The next moment—"And now you want money from me?"The woman suddenly raised her head, glaring at Liam as she shouted, "Do you know how much this Chanel outfit of mine costs? One hundred and fifty thousand! And you just ruined it like that?"Pay up! If
"Why does a passerby have so much to say?"Hearing this, the woman pursed her lips, her face full of dissatisfaction. She dusted off the dirt from her fall and muttered quietly, "When I get back, I'm definitely going to settle accounts with that quack doctor who tricked me!"As she spoke, the woman, supported by the man, began to take slow steps away from the crowd.Observing this, Liam furrowed his brows.The reactions of the pair surprised him. After saving the woman's life, the man had not even said a word of thanks and was already preparing to leave. From his retreating figure, it was clear he did not even plan to look back."Wait a moment!"Liam called out to stop the man."What do you want now?"Hearing Liam's words, the man halted and turned to face him with an air of arrogance."I…"Liam narrowed his eyes, preparing to speak.But before he could, the man interrupted him."If you're trying to use this as an excuse to ask for money, it's absolutely not going to happen
The woman's condition was indeed dire.Her body trembled uncontrollably, and the intensity grew with every passing moment. Her face became increasingly pale."Sigh…" Liam let out a soft sigh. Then, with a subtle flick of his fingers, the Harvest Union Golden Needles flashed into his hand.However, due to the speed of the Harvest Union Golden Needles, none of the onlookers, including the man nearby, noticed what had just happened.The next moment, Liam used the Harvest Union Golden Needles to tear through the fabric on the woman's abdomen, exposing her belly. With a quick shake of his wrist, the Harvest Union Golden Needles plunged down decisively!"Are you a traditional Hestian medicine doctor?"Seeing this, the man's eyes flashed with astonishment. "Can traditional Hestian medicine really cure my mom's illness? I mean, she's really…"He seemed to want to say more.However, at the exact moment when Liam's needle landed on the woman's abdomen, her previously convulsing body in