Gou Shiquan knew that Du Fengrong held a high position in the superior regulatory department. He was instantly alarmed when he heard Du Fengrong cursing on the phone.
If even Du Fengrong said they were in big trouble, could this matter be trivial?
Du Fenghua was also terrified. His face turned pale, large beads of sweat broke out on his forehead, and he stammered:
"Fengrong, you... you don't scare your second brother. How... how am I in big trouble?"
On the phone, Du Fengrong continued to curse furiously:
"Do you the hell know who that resident doctor you told me to fire is..."
Before he could finish, Du Fengrong suddenly stopped speaking, his voice becoming guarded. After a pause, he said in a low voice:
"Is there anyone else around you?"
Du Fenghua noticed Gou Shunquan, Gou Shunfang, and Liu Zihao eavesdropping with their ears perked up. He quickly turned off the speakerphone and turned the call volume down to the lowest setting. Still uneasy, he covered the phone by his ear and nervously stepped outside, his voice lower than Du Fengrong's:
"Don't worry, there's no one else."
On the other end, Du Fengrong pondered for a moment and then whispered:
"That young man named Chen Xiao might have a background bigger than the sky! Because according to my investigation and analysis, his being specially hired as a clinical resident doctor by the Central Hospital is very likely arranged by someone from the Dragon King."
"The... Dragon King? The Iron-Blooded God of War from Julian City, Long... Long Aotian, who retired from the border years ago?"
Du Fenghua's pupils contracted sharply. His body went weak, and he collapsed to the ground, his pants immediately soaked.
On the phone, Du Fengrong warned in an almost trembling voice:
"Regarding this matter, I just want to say that those who understand will understand. If you don't understand, I can't explain it conveniently. After all, the stakes involved are too high, and the water is too deep. Whoever touches it dies, so, do you understand?"
"Wh... What?"
Du Fenghua's mind was a complete mess. By the time he reacted, Du Fengrong had already hung up the phone, leaving him completely stunned.
Just then, Gou Shunquan cautiously emerged from the emergency room.
Seeing Du Fenghua sitting on the ground in such a disheveled state, Gou Shunquan hurriedly and obsequiously helped him up:
"Vice President Du, my brother-in-law's condition really can't be delayed any longer. Please save him quickly. As long as his life can be saved, I will definitely teach Chen Xiao a harsh lesson for you..."
Before Gou Shunquan could finish speaking, Du Fenghua was so scared that he quickly shook his head and stopped him:
"No! Absolutely do not harm Doctor Chen! If we offend the Dragon..."
Before he could finish, he realized he had almost revealed Chen Xiao's connection to Long Aotian. He immediately shrank back and changed his tune:
"Old Gou, I've seen your brother-in-law's injuries. With my abilities, I truly can't save him. I... I'm about to submit my resignation now. You... you should find someone else."
After saying that, he fled in a flash.
"Vice President Du, you..."
Gou Shunquan stared blankly at Du Fenghua's retreating figure disappearing rapidly at the elevator entrance. His face gradually contorted, and he jumped up and down cursing:
"You good-for-nothing Du Fenghua, if you're incompetent, why didn't you say so earlier? If my brother-in-law suffers any harm due to your delay, even with Du Fengrong backing you, I'll fight you to the death!"
Gou Shunfang and Liu Zihao, hearing the commotion, rushed out of the emergency room in a panic.
Looking around and seeing no sign of Du Fenghua, Gou Shunfang burst into tears:
"Shunquan, where did Vice President Du go? Could it be... could it be that he's unwilling to save your brother-in-law?"
"Alas!"
With a sigh, Gou Shunquan dejectedly covered his head and squatted on the ground, lamenting.
Liu Zihao was anxious and urged nervously:
"Uncle, say something! You're usually so smooth, you often drink and hang out with Vice President Du. There's no reason you can't get him to help..."
"Shut up!"
Gou Shunquan's anger grew with each passing thought. He suddenly stood up and slapped Liu Zihao hard across the face, his expression becoming even more ferocious:
"Did you waste five years of university for nothing? Did you waste all these years of clinical practice? Can't you see that just one day isn't enough to save your father?"
"I... I... I I I..."
Liu Zihao was stunned. After stammering for a while, he gritted his teeth and said:
"If one day isn't enough, then I'll go find Chen Xiao again. Didn't they say his Sheng Sheng Zao Hua Needle can extend life for nine days?"
Gou Shunfang, clearly unwilling to see her son beaten, chimed in:
"Yes, Zihao and I will go find that surnamed Chen. Our family has no shortage of money. If ten thousand isn't enough, then twenty thousand. If twenty thousand isn't enough, then fifty thousand. If fifty thousand isn't enough, then one million. I don't believe that this surnamed Chen won't help Old Liu extend his life!"
Gou Shunquan's initial plan to use the intern doctor clinical skills competition to scheme against Chen Xiao, thereby coercing Chen Xiao to save Liu Jinya, was ultimately due to his reluctance to spend money.
Now that Gou Shunfang had made her pledge, his eyes lit up, and he said:
"Sister, since you're willing to spend money, your brother-in-law's life can definitely be saved. Chen Xiao and his group should be in the emergency room upstairs right now. You should go quickly!"