In the hospital.
After Wang Xiang finished his interview, half a day had passed. He was now renowned and wealthy. Moreover, the hospital had decided to use their connections to recommend him for an Imperial Physician level position.
Not only that, but the US Medical Association had also invited him to become a member.
This was the pinnacle of his life.
"Director Wang, congratulations."
"You'll likely become a Vice President soon."
"Someone from the US Medical Association has arrived, the president himself. He's here to invite you to be a member of the association."
Many doctors offered their congratulations.
In truth, they were all somewhat perplexed. They had some understanding of Wang Xiang's medical skills; while good, his ability to control the Mandarava poison seemed rather exaggerated. Yet, the reality was just as stated.
Wang Xiang beamed with pride. "Everyone, rest assured, I won't forget you."
Wang Xiang had believed his peak life was about to unfold, but unexpectedly, an incident occurred.
"Director Wang, something's wrong, Director Wang," a nurse rushed over.
"What's the matter, rushing like that?" a doctor chided.
The nurse hastily replied, "The patient, the patient's condition has deteriorated. The toxin has flared up."
"You mean the one poisoned with Mandarava toxin?" Wang Xiang's expression shifted slightly.
"Yes, the院长 wants you to come over immediately," the nurse said urgently.
Wang Xiang did not dare to hesitate and hurried to the patient's side.
In the morning, the patient's condition had been stabilized, and the hospital hadn't engaged in aggressive resuscitation. The toxin had been controlled, and Wang Xiang knew this was Li Se's doing.
After a thorough examination by the hospital, the patient seemed to be out of danger. He thought everything was fine, but who knew the toxin would flare up again? Had Li Se not completely detoxified him?
In the ward, many doctors had already gathered, including the president of the US Medical Association, Lorraine.
"President Lorraine, what are your findings?" Director Tang asked.
Lorraine shook her head. "This toxin is too potent. It has already damaged the patient's internal organs. Although it was controlled, it has recurred. Where is Director Wang? With him here, there should be no problem."
Director Tang nodded. "He's on his way."
Elder Huang was also present. Upon learning of the patient's relapse, he had called Li Se, primarily as a precaution. If Wang Xiang couldn't handle it, perhaps Li Se could.
"Doctor, please save my husband." The elegant lady pleaded.
Director Tang smiled. "Rest assured, Director Wang will cure this illness. He managed to bring the patient to the hospital from Qingyun Mountain and spent so much time controlling and suppressing the Mandarava toxin. His research in this area is profound."
The elegant lady nodded, but her heart remained anxious.
Wang Xiang arrived shortly.
"Director Wang, the patient's toxin has flared up again. Please examine him quickly," Director Tang urged.
The elegant lady implored, "Director Wang, as long as my husband can be cured, the consultation fee is not an issue."
With so many people watching, Wang Xiang felt a touch of nervousness. He didn't actually know how to treat the Mandarava toxin. The control achieved in the morning was entirely due to Li Se's efforts; he had merely claimed the credit. Now that the toxin had recurred, he was at a loss for what to do.
After a perfunctory examination, Wang Xiang wasn't thinking about the patient's condition. His mind was entirely occupied with how to gloss over the situation.
A full five minutes passed. Everyone waited for Wang Xiang, none daring to interrupt, as this was a hospital.
"Alas!" Wang Xiang sighed, "Ultimately, he couldn't hold on."
As Wang Xiang uttered these words, the elegant lady felt as if she had plunged into an ice cellar. She wept, "Director Wang, please save my husband! No matter the cost, I can pay!"
"It's not that I won't save him, it's that there's no longer any way," Wang Xiang shook his head.
Director Tang said, "Director Wang, even you can't do anything? Under such conditions this morning, you managed to control the Mandarava toxin and successfully resuscitated him. Now that the toxin is controlled, and yet there's no solution?"
"Director, you know the nature of Mandarava toxin. By the time the patient reached the hospital, considerable time had already been lost. It's a miracle that the patient has survived this long," Wang Xiang said helplessly.
Lorraine nodded. "Once poisoned by Mandarava toxin, one cannot survive for more than twenty minutes. Director Wang managed to keep the patient alive for half a day; his medical skills are already extraordinary."
She paused, as if struck by an idea, and looked at Director Tang. "Director Tang, you could ask Divine Doctor Li to take a look."
Upon hearing "Divine Doctor Li," Wang Xiang's complexion changed. "What use is it for him to come? He's a doctor, not an immortal. Can he bring the dead back to life?"
"Who is Divine Doctor Li?" the elegant lady asked, unwilling to give up.
"He is a Chinese medicine practitioner with extremely high medical skills. If you wish, I can have him summoned," Director Tang explained.
"Of course!" the elegant lady immediately agreed.
Director Tang was contemplating whether to ask Elder Huang to make the call when Elder Huang smiled and said, "I've already made the call."
"An unnecessary step, this is completely unnecessary!" Wang Xiang exclaimed in agitation.
"Director Wang, why are you so agitated?" Elder Huang frowned.
Wang Xiang snorted, "Since you've called him, I will have nothing more to do with this matter!"
With that, he turned to leave.
"Director Wang, you can't just abandon us," the elegant lady said, growing anxious.
"You don't trust me," Wang Xiang said indignantly.
Director Tang countered, "Don't you just say you can't do anything?"
"I have researched this field for many years and am an authority. If I say there's no way, then there's no way. Yet, you still insist on calling that young man. Isn't that questioning me?" Wang Xiang said furiously.
Director Tang dared not to openly contradict Wang Xiang at this moment. Although he was upset, Wang Xiang's current status was no longer ordinary. The hospital was already leveraging its connections to apply for an Imperial Physician position for Wang Xiang, and even the president of the US Medical Association had personally come to invite him to join.
He had truly achieved both fame and fortune.
"Are you afraid of me coming?"
At that moment, a voice rang out.
Li Se had arrived, accompanied by Huang Shanshan.
Upon seeing Li Se, Wang Xiang immediately felt a pang of guilt, but he put on a brave front. "What use is it for you to come? Can you cure this Mandarava toxin just by showing up? It's too late. The Mandarava toxin has already eroded the internal organs. There's no hope!"
"That is your incompetence!"
Li Se coldly retorted, "You are nothing but a fame-seeking charlatan. Director Wang Xiang, I would like to ask you, did you truly control this Mandarava toxin?"