"Lu Sisi is not only suffering from physical trauma but also severe psychological issues. She's suspicious and scares herself in the middle of the night," said Dr. Sun.
"They say if you have a clear conscience during the day, you won't fear ghosts at night. It seems her hands are truly not clean."
One can lie, but they cannot escape their own conscience.
"Miss Tang, I am Tang Xu's friend, but I am a doctor. I'm afraid I can't do anything about Lu Sisi's situation."
Dr. Sun was upright and not like Tang Xu, who would do immoral things.
This left Tang Xiaomin with no other choice.
"Dr. Sun, do you know how people evaluate hospitals?"
"What?"
"People say hospitals are the only place in this world where you can't haggle, a place that devours you whole."
Upon hearing this, Dr. Sun's expression subtly shifted.
"Miss Tang, our primary duty as doctors is to save lives and heal the injured. However, saving lives and healing the injured also comes at a cost. There's no free lunch in this world. Hospitals need funding to operate, and it's the world that dictates how hospitals function. As doctors, we are also powerless."
"Well said."
A sly, somewhat wicked smile flickered across Tang Xiaomin's face.
Seeing this, Dr. Sun suddenly felt a chill down his spine, his heart trembling.
Tang Xiaomin said with a half-smile, "Dr. Sun, since Lu Sisi's condition is serious, you must do your utmost to cure her. Use any good methods or medications you have; the patient's health is paramount."
Although not explicitly stated, Dr. Sun immediately understood Tang Xiaomin's implied meaning.
He hesitated before replying.
"Well... you don't need to remind me. As doctors, we would do that anyway. Lu Sisi should have outstanding bills by now. I was about to ask the nurse to urge her family to make the payment."
Hearing this, Tang Xiaomin thought she had been worrying for nothing.
A smile curved her lips.
"Dr. Sun, it's truly Lu Sisi's good fortune to have a dedicated attending physician like you."
Dr. Sun professionally pushed up his glasses.
"Uh, saving lives and healing the injured is a doctor's duty. It's all part of the job."
Tang Xiaomin was starting to like this Dr. Sun; he was quite cunning.
...
In the ward.
Lu Sisi sat curled up by the window, her eyes darting around, pupils constricted. She looked extremely frightened.
Lu Zelei draped a blanket over her.
"Sisi, ever since you were admitted to the hospital, you've been so suspicious. What are you so afraid of?"
Lu Sisi trembled, avoiding something.
"Nothing. I'm just severely injured. I'm not afraid of anything."
Lu Zelei clearly didn't believe her.
Seeing Lu Sisi in this state, Lu Zelei felt helpless and deeply regretful.
He sat beside Lu Sisi, dejected.
"Sisi, when you went to find Ye Lingyun at the hotel last time and were rejected, you should have known when to retreat. You wouldn't be like this now."
"I really don't understand why you kept provoking Ye Lingyun even after that."
"He has power and influence. Even if you were injured, we can do nothing to him."
This loss would have to be suffered in vain.
If they angered Ye Lingyun, they wouldn't be able to survive in this city anymore.
Lu Zelei felt incredibly wronged and helpless.
Lu Sisi said aggrievedly,
"Brother, it's all that masked woman's fault for suddenly appearing. If she hadn't shown up and injured me, Ye Lingyun would definitely have noticed me."
At this, Lu Zelei's expression instantly darkened.
"Sisi, what's wrong with you? Don't you understand by now? Ye Lingyun fundamentally despises you. Otherwise, why would he, a man, stand by and watch you be severely injured by another woman and almost lose your life?"
"In my opinion, the masked woman you're talking about is Ye Lingyun's henchwoman."
Lu Sisi shook her head frantically.
"Impossible, she absolutely cannot be Ye Lingyun's henchwoman. How could Ye Lingyun be so ruthless to me?"
"Then it must be another woman who is in love with Ye Lingyun. She was jealous and enraged by me. It must be that."
"Sisi..."
Lu Zelei was utterly shocked, speechless.
Lu Sisi's mental state was deteriorating.
"Sisi, you rest well. I'll go find the doctor."
Lu Zelei left the ward with a grave expression and bumped into Tang Xiaomin.
"Miss Tang, why are you here?"
No one had visited since Lu Sisi was hospitalized. Tang Xiaomin's arrival surprised Lu Zelei, making him cautious.
Tang Xiaomin said calmly, "Sisi texted me, asking me to come over. I've been very busy the past few days and only have time today."
"Sisi provoked Young Master Yun, and everyone else is avoiding us siblings. Aren't you going to avoid us too?" Lu Zelei asked.
Tang Xiaomin shrugged helplessly.
"Sisi calls and texts me every day. If I don't come, she'll probably come looking for me."
Hearing this, Lu Zelei frowned.
He had no idea Lu Sisi had been calling Tang Xiaomin.
Just as he was doubting, Lu Sisi suddenly rushed out, excitedly pulling Tang Xiaomin.
"Xiaomin, you're finally here. I called you so many times, but you didn't answer, and you didn't reply to my messages. I thought you were ignoring me too."
When Lu Sisi said this, Lu Zelei's suspicions were confirmed.
Without further ado, he turned to find the doctor.
Tang Xiaomin watched Lu Zelei's receding back, a cold glint appearing in her eyes.
Lu Zelei knew how to read the room, prioritizing his own safety and maintaining a balance.
Nangong Shanshan's incident only ruined his reputation and forced him out of the entertainment industry.
Frankly, people like him were the most difficult to deal with.
However, with Lu Sisi here, Lu Zelei wouldn't be able to escape this time.
"I've been quite busy lately and forgot to check my phone. I'm late."
"Xiaomin, it's not late at all. I'm just so happy you could come, really."
At this moment, Lu Sisi's every word and action was as innocent as a naive young girl.
But who would have known that beneath her lamb-like exterior lay a man-eating wolf.
"You don't look well. Let's go inside and talk."
After Tang Xiaomin sat down, Lu Sisi made small talk with her.
"Xiaomin, how have you been lately?"
With just one sentence, Tang Xiaomin faintly sensed Lu Sisi's true intentions.
"I'm fine, same as always."
"Xiaomin, I really envy you. You have a Mr. Yan who loves you deeply, and Mr. Yan is so rich. Even though your family isn't as well-off as before, your living conditions are still the best. You don't have to worry about anything."