What does this mean?
Why do they need to prepare psychologically? It's as if the person is already dead.
"I'll go in and take a look," Jiang Mengxin said, her voice trembling slightly, clearly unnerved by Jiang Xueyi's words.
She walked into the room with some trepidation and saw the doctor and nurses were all present.
Hoo—
Jiang Mengxin took a deep breath and entered the bedroom, walking to the bedside. She saw her mother, Xu Qin.
The situation was worse than she had imagined.
Xu Qin's complexion was sallow, her breathing heavy, her eyelids unable to open. A foul odor even emanated from her.
A peculiar stench.
"Mom!"
Jiang Mengxin was on the verge of tears.
But no matter how she cried out, Xu Qin remained unresponsive, lying there motionless.
The doctor said softly, "She can't hear you."
Jiang Mengxin asked, "What illness does my mother have? And... is there any hope for treatment?"
The doctor sighed, "I'm incompetent, I truly don't know what illness your mother has. Based on the examination, her internal organs have sustained damage to varying degrees. The situation is dire, and she's barely holding on. If her breath were to give out any day, she would be gone. To put it bluntly, you can perhaps... prepare for her funeral."
With the doctor saying so, the probability of the person surviving was extremely low.
"Haven't you consulted other doctors?" Jiang Mengxin asked.
Jiang Xueyi walked over, "Of course, we have. This Dr. Chen is the 26th doctor I've invited. I've brought in top medical experts from Jinling and even Modu, but none could cure your mother's illness. It's strange, your mother was fine initially, then a few days later she felt weak all over, her complexion turned increasingly yellow, and then she lost consciousness. No one knows exactly what illness she has."
This was too strange.
At this moment.
Lu Ming walked over and said, "Let me take a look."
Jiang Xueyi glared at him impatiently and said, "What are you looking at? A dead useless grave digger, is this a place for you? Get out and go stand guard at the entrance!"
The same scent, the same old routine.
The Jiang family members were still as rude to Lu Ming. Jiang Xueyi still looked down on Lu Ming.
However, unlike before, this time Jiang Mengxin did not agree with Jiang Xueyi's words.
She said, "Let Lu Ming take a look. He knows a little bit of medicine. What's the harm in him looking? Perhaps he can spot something?"
Huh?
This...
What's going on?
Jiang Xueyi's eyes widened, and he looked at Jiang Mengxin in disbelief, wondering if this was still his daughter.
Why was she speaking up for Lu Ming?
He remembered when Lu Ming first arrived, Jiang Mengxin despised him immensely, almost marrying someone else, and hated him to the core.
Even in Modu, she still looked down on Lu Ming a thousand times over.
But!
After this trip to Fog City, her attitude had undergone a complete 180-degree transformation. Jiang Mengxin was willing to sit in the same car as Lu Ming, willing to talk to him, and now she was lowering herself to speak well of him!
This was too abnormal.
Jiang Xueyi said, "Daughter, you aren't sick, are you? Don't scare your father, I can't lose both you and your mother at the same time."
Jiang Mengxin was stunned, "Dad, what are you talking about?"
Jiang Xueyi pointed at Lu Ming, "You used to hate this guy the most! You called him trash, said he should be thrown into the garbage heap. How can you... be defending him now? Daughter, are you being threatened by him?"
Even more frightening... Jiang Xueyi stared at Jiang Mengxin's belly.
He said fearfully, "Could it be that you impulsively... slept with him and got pregnant?"
It was getting more and more outrageous.
Jiang Mengxin rolled her eyes, extremely embarrassed, "Dad, you're thinking too much! I did not sleep with Lu Ming, let alone get pregnant. I'm speaking up for him purely from an objective standpoint. I am not the same person I was. I am now the head of the Jiang family. I can no longer act childishly. I must be more objective and fair, able to recognize talent and be magnanimous."
Tsk tsk tsk, self-praise.
Jiang Xueyi gave a thumbs-up, "Impressive, my daughter has truly grown up."
Turning back.
He glared at Lu Ming and said, "My beautiful, pretty, and capable daughter getting engaged to a dead useless person like you is a huge bargain for you. But Lu Ming, don't get smug. My daughter speaking for you isn't because she fancies you, but because she's generous and doesn't stoop to the level of a petty person like you, understand?"
Lu Ming was speechless, unsure whether to laugh or cry.
Jiang Xueyi waved his hand, "Come and take a look."
Lu Ming walked to the bedside and examined her carefully.
Jiang Xueyi said from the side, "Looking is useless. With your superficial knowledge, you probably can't even cure a common cold or fever, let alone such a serious illness. If you don't understand, don't pretend, and don't offer any misguided advice."
Lu Ming ignored Jiang Xueyi completely, focusing his entire attention on examining Xu Qin's symptoms.
As he looked, Lu Ming frowned.
Not right!
It's not an illness, it's poisoning!
Xu Qin was poisoned, and she was poisoned at home. The most suspicious person is...
Lu Ming turned to look at Jiang Xueyi.
No way?
If Jiang Xueyi poisoned Xu Qin, the situation would be serious, and he couldn't tell Jiang Mengxin directly.
Just as Lu Ming was contemplating how to speak, the doctor beside him, Chen Yuan, coughed and said, "Um... your name is Lu Ming, right? Could I have a word with you privately?"
Lu Ming glanced back at Chen Yuan and nodded, "Okay."
So.
Lu Ming followed Chen Yuan out of the room. Once they were sure no one was around, Chen Yuan said in a low voice, "Mr. Lu, did you notice anything?"
Lu Ming countered, "Is there something you want me to notice?"
Chen Yuan forced a wry smile, "Alright, I won't play coy. I believe you've seen the problem. Xu Qin is not sick, she's been poisoned. And from the way you looked at Jiang Xueyi just now, you suspect him."
Indeed!
Lu Ming did not hide his thoughts, "Yes, I do suspect him."
Chen Yuan sighed, "Then you shouldn't think that way. I can responsibly tell you that the problem is not with Jiang Xueyi, he is not the one who administered the poison."
Oh?
Lu Ming asked, "Does Dr. Chen know the real culprit?"
"I don't know about the culprit, but I do know one thing." Chen Yuan looked around, ensuring no one could hear him.
Then, he leaned close to Lu Ming's ear and whispered in a voice as faint as a mosquito, "The key lies with... the White Lotus Sect!"
What?
Lu Ming's pupils widened.
The White Lotus Sect again!
He looked at Chen Yuan and asked seriously, "What is the connection between Xu Qin's... illness and the White Lotus Sect? Explain clearly!"
Chen Yuan was startled, "Hush... Oh my goodness, lower your voice! If anyone hears this, both you and I might lose our lives!"