Medical and Martial God

Chapter 269 I Really Didn’t

Shen Qilin chuckled. He was waiting for this exact response.

"I can swallow my old pride and ask the Ghost Doctor to save Old Master Bao," he said, "but I hope that afterward, the Bao Family will form an alliance with the Shen Family."

The reshuffling of Qingfeng Road, and indeed all of Qi Yun Dao, was imminent, and the Shen Family urgently needed more support in both the business world and the Ancient Martial Circle.

The Bao Family was one of Qi Yun Dao’s four great families, possessing substantial wealth, significant nationwide influence, and a background in Ancient Martial Arts. If an alliance could be formed with them, the Shen Family would be able to secure the dominant position in both Qi Yun Dao’s business sector and the Ancient Martial Circle.

"Alright. As long as you can convince the Ghost Doctor to cure my father’s cerebral thrombosis, I will represent the Bao Family and form an alliance with the Shen Family," Bao Yadong agreed without hesitation. As long as his father could be saved, he would even give all of the Bao Family’s wealth to the Shen Family. People were more important than money!

"As long as the Ghost Doctor makes a move, there isn’t an illness that can’t be cured. You can rest assured," Shen Qilin said with a laugh. He had been tense because his son, Shen Shihao, was undergoing surgery, but now he felt utterly relaxed and happy.

At that moment, the door to the operating room opened, and the Ghost Doctor walked out.

"How is my son?" Shen Qilin asked quickly.

"He’s fine. Now we just wait for the wound to heal," the Ghost Doctor said expressionlessly. The reality was that Shen Shihao could have been saved, but after the Ghost Doctor’s surgery, he was now completely beyond saving.

"You truly live up to your reputation, Ghost Doctor. Your medical skills are simply miraculous," Shen Qilin sighed with relief, offering a quick compliment.

The Ghost Doctor scoffed, "Heh."

"Could this be the famous Divine Doctor of our generation, the Ghost Doctor?" Bao Yadong asked, walking over to try and cozy up to him.

The Ghost Doctor ignored Bao Yadong.

This delighted Shen Qilin. The more the Ghost Doctor disregarded Bao Yadong, the higher his own standing became in Bao Yadong’s eyes.

"Ghost Doctor," Shen Qilin said, "Old Master Bao of the Bao Family has suffered a cerebral thrombosis and is currently in the emergency room. Would you do me a favor and cure him?"

After speaking, he gave Bao Yadong a meaningful glance, as if to say, *I have a lot of sway; the Ghost Doctor is sure to agree.*

"Is your favor really worth that much to me?" the Ghost Doctor bluntly shot back, his voice cold. "You invited me to Qingfeng Road to operate on Shen Shihao. I never agreed to treat anyone else."

Publicly slapped down, Shen Qilin was at a loss for face. Yet, it wasn’t the time to get angry, so he could only chuckle awkwardly. "This is just an unexpected situation, haha... Well, just consider it a favor to me. How about this? If you cure Old Master Bao, I’ll double the consultation fee I promised you."

The Ghost Doctor thought for a moment before saying, "Transfer the payment now. I’ll get to work once it’s done."

I get paid before I work. The Shen Family’s money is free for the taking, and if I don’t take it now, Ye Xiu will snatch it all away.

"Alright, alright!" Seeing the Ghost Doctor relent, Shen Qilin breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly agreed and took out his phone to transfer the money on the spot.

Only after confirming the transfer was complete did the Ghost Doctor enter the emergency room.

Seeing this, Shen Qilin said to Bao Yadong, "Sigh, I had to spend a significant amount of money to get the Ghost Doctor to act."

"I can give you the money," Bao Yadong said.

"Don’t!" What Shen Qilin wanted wasn’t the money, but the long-term benefits and the influence the Bao Family would bring to the Shen Family. He said, "We already had an agreement. As long as the Ghost Doctor cures Old Master Bao, the Bao Family will ally with the Shen Family."

"Don’t worry, I will keep my promise!" Bao Yadong said.

Just then, Shen Wanqiu wheeled Shen Shihao out of the operating room.

Shen Qilin said, "I’ll take Shihao to his ward first. I’ll be back in a bit."

"Alright!" Bao Yadong nodded.

At that moment, Ye Xiu arrived at the hospital by taxi. Just as he got out, he ran into Xu Fengmei, Bao Niannian, and Xiaobao, who were getting out of their car as well.

"Daddy..." Xiaobao shouted loudly.

What is this situation? Why do I keep running into ’sons’ wherever I go?

"Chen Shimei?" Upon seeing Ye Xiu, Xu Fengmei flew into a rage. "You shameless scoundrel! Why are you following us to the hospital?"

"Did you eat a grenade or something?" Ye Xiu retorted, too tired to even argue with the shrew. "I came to the hospital to find someone to treat Xiaobao’s hernia. I wasn’t following you."

Hearing this, Bao Niannian hurriedly thanked him. "Thank you!"

"Thank him for what?" Xu Fengmei bellowed. "He’s Xiaobao’s father! Finding a doctor to treat him is his duty. No thanks are needed!"

Bao Niannian was completely bewildered. How can I possibly explain to Mom that Ye Xiu isn’t Xiaobao’s father?

"Chen Shimei, since you’re here to find a doctor for Xiaobao, it seems your conscience has finally kicked in, and you want to make up for your neglect of Niannian and Xiaobao," Xu Fengmei said, acting as if she had seen right through him. "But, considering your past reprehensible behavior, I won’t easily consent to you marrying Niannian. If you want to marry my daughter, it will depend on your future performance. Do you hear me?"

Ye Xiu stared at Xu Fengmei in shock. Does this woman have a screw loose? Where do these absurd thoughts come from? However, he didn’t correct her, afraid that saying anything more would just make her explode.

"Daddy, hold me! Daddy, hold me!" Xiaobao cried, struggling in Bao Niannian’s arms as he reached for Ye Xiu.

Heh. Hold him? Not a chance!

"No!" Xu Fengmei snatched Xiaobao into her own arms, glaring at Ye Xiu. "I’ll let you touch Xiaobao when your behavior finally satisfies me, and not a moment sooner."

"I really appreciate that," Ye Xiu replied gratefully.

Xu Fengmei was baffled. He’s thanking me for not letting him hold the child? Her expression shifted as she thought she understood. She snorted disdainfully. "Chen Shimei, you’re quite sly! Trying to use reverse psychology to trick me into letting you hold Xiaobao, are you? I won’t fall for it! Niannian, let’s go."

Saying this, she held Xiaobao tightly and stormed ahead.

Bao Niannian gave a helpless laugh. "Actually, my mom isn’t a bad person. She’s just overly protective of me and Xiaobao, which is why her attitude toward you is so terrible."

Their ’family of four’ soon arrived on the floor where the emergency room was located.

"Grandpa! Grandpa!" Xiaobao shouted upon seeing Bao Yadong.

"Xiaobao?" Seeing the boy, Bao Yadong’s face filled with adoration. He walked over, took Xiaobao into his arms, and asked, "Xiaobao, did you miss Grandpa?"

"Nope," Xiaobao giggled.

"You little rascal." Bao Yadong gently pinched Xiaobao’s cheek, making the child giggle. Just then, he noticed Ye Xiu and asked, "And who is this?"

Ye Xiu was about to answer when Xiaobao cut him off. "Daddy! He’s Daddy!"