Bai Xi looked up, her gaze once again falling upon the man before her, her eyes holding a hint of scrutiny. "How is Dr. Han able to use foreign needle techniques?"
Han Mo replied calmly, "During my doctoral studies, I was under the tutelage of the esteemed Elder Gao, a sage of China's medical world."
Bai Xi's eyes subtly narrowed.
Gao Ji, nearly ninety years old, had traveled abroad in his younger years and it was not surprising that he understood some foreign needle techniques. However, with age, his eyesight had deteriorated, making it impossible for him to treat patients. He had not seen anyone for treatments since last year. She hadn't expected Han Mo to be Elder Gao's student.
Compared to Bai Xi's composure, the hospital director was utterly astonished.
An intern at their hospital was a high-achieving disciple of Gao Ji, a master whom he himself found difficult to meet. He had not expected his esteemed disciple to intern at their hospital and remain so low-key. If he had known earlier, he would have certainly taken good care of him and entrusted him with significant responsibilities!
Seeing Bai Xi's silence, Han Mo spoke again, "May I please have an opportunity, Eldest Miss?"
An opportunity to treat, an opportunity... to get closer to her.
After a moment of silence, Bai Xi replied, "Alright."
With a single word, she entrusted her own elder brother to Han Mo's care.
Han Mo lowered his head and said, "Thank you for your trust, Eldest Miss."
Bai Xi nodded and said no more.
The director, looking at the two of them, felt inexplicably superfluous. "Eldest Miss, from now on, let Young Han be your elder brother's attending physician, solely responsible for his condition. If you have any matters, please communicate with him. I will now go and rectify the unhealthy practices within the hospital."
With that, he departed.
After the director left, Bai Xi reached into her handbag and took out a black card, handing it to Han Mo. "I have many other matters to attend to and cannot stay by my brother's side every day. I ask Dr. Han to take good care of my brother. This card contains some funds, whether for hospital medical fees, my brother's nutritional expenses, or the overtime pay for Dr. Han and the two nurses, please feel free to use it as you see fit."
When you ask others to do work for you, you naturally must provide appropriate compensation; this was her principle in life and in her dealings.
Han Mo looked at the black card Bai Xi offered, paused for a couple of seconds, then accepted it. He then said calmly, "The patient's condition is rather special. If Eldest Miss has time, it would be best to visit him more often..."
Bai Xi immediately nodded, "Naturally."
After speaking, she noticed Tong Yao standing just outside the ward, seemingly for quite some time.
Tong Yao's large, almond-shaped eyes were fixed on Han Mo, her face slightly flushed.
Bai Xi raised an eyebrow. "..."
This Tong Xiao Xiao, after all these years, was still the same president of the 'face-appreciating society'.
Bai Xi glanced at Tong Yao and said, "Dr. Han, could you please leave me your phone number? It would be convenient for future contact and to stay updated on my brother's condition."
Han Mo paused slightly, looking at Bai Xi.
Seeing his reaction, Bai Xi assumed he was unwilling.
This sort of matter, she thought, relied on mutual consent. If he was unwilling, then so be it.
"If Dr. Han finds it difficult, then never mind..."
Han Mo reached into the pocket of his white coat, pulled out a sticky note and a pen, and wrote down a string of numbers. "Eldest Miss can contact me with any questions."
Bai Xi took the sticky note he handed her and nodded with a smile. "Thank you."
After putting away the sticky note, she looked again at Bai Han on the bed and asked, "Dr. Han, why hasn't my brother woken up yet?"
She had intended to come and accompany her brother, but unexpectedly, the hospital had erupted in such a commotion.
Han Mo said calmly, "He had taken some sleeping pills earlier. He was merely exerting his will, and has now entered a deep sleep. He should not wake up for at least eight to nine hours."
As soon as he finished speaking, the two orderlies instantly became flustered. "Eldest, Eldest Miss, we..."
"We were only following Dr. Yuan's instructions. We would never dare to administer an overdose of medication..."
Han Mo interjected at the opportune moment, "Your elder brother has multiple injuries on his body. Some of them, based on their appearance, do not seem to be accidental but are likely man-made. He also suffers from extreme mental exhaustion and clearly shows signs of suicidal tendencies. Taking sleeping pills to help him enter a deep sleep will only be beneficial, not detrimental."
A hint of sharpness flickered in Bai Xi's eyes, not directed at the orderlies, but at Bai Qian and his associates.
Before she fell off the cliff, her mother had taken her brother back to her maternal grandmother's home. Although her grandmother's home was not a prominent family, they lived a peaceful and happy life.
However, to her surprise, the Bai family had brought her brother back. It was likely to continue receiving the family allowance for their father's sacrifice in the dark division.
Even so, they treated him poorly, leaving him covered in injuries and even causing him mental exhaustion.
It seemed that breaking Bai Qian's legs and arms today was indeed too lenient.
Bai Xi said calmly, "In that case, I will trouble Dr. Han to look after my brother tonight. I will visit him again tomorrow."
Han Mo nodded.
Bai Xi walked out of the ward, extended her index finger, and lightly flicked Tong Yao, who was still lost in infatuation. "Aren't you leaving?"
Only then did Tong Yao turn and follow Bai Xi out, her face full of satisfaction. "Aow aow aow, there are such handsome doctors nowadays! If he weren't treating Bai Han's brother, I would have definitely faked a headache or a fever today and made him my exclusive doctor!"
Bai Xi casually slipped the sticky note into her hand. "He is a proper doctor, skilled and virtuous. If you wish to develop a proper relationship, treat him with sincerity. If you cannot, do not treat him as a pastime."
Tong Yao, holding the phone number, was slightly taken aback.
So, this phone number was actually obtained by Bai Xi for her!
This scene was just like several years ago.
Tong Yao's smile widened, and she quickly caught up, shoving the slip of paper back into Bai Xi's hand. "You should keep it yourself. Although he's handsome, I really can't take responsibility for such a shy and pure appearance!"
As they spoke, the two of them walked out of the hospital gates.
Outside the main entrance, a black Porsche was parked not far away. Seeing Bai Xi and the others emerge, the owner of the car opened the door and slowly walked over.
The person was none other than Shen Cheng.
Shen Cheng was in his early thirties, with a distinguished demeanor. A proper suit made him appear tall and upright. The moment Tong Yao saw Shen Cheng, her eyes turned starry again.
Although Shen Cheng's appearance was not as outstanding as Han Mo's, the refined middle-aged man possessed a unique charm.
Tong Yao whispered into Bai Xi's ear, "Xi'er, how do you know Shen Cheng? I heard he doesn't take cases anymore. Why did he come specifically to help you today? Could it be that you two... hmm hmm hmm?"
The teasing implication was very clear.
Bai Xi replied calmly, "We met by chance before."
Six years ago, shortly after she joined the dark division, she met Shen Cheng while on a mission. It was he who shot down the bandits before the bomb exploded, saving her.
Upon her return, she had asked Shen Mingxun to recommend a reliable lawyer, and Shen Mingxun had recommended him. As for his not taking cases, she had only just learned of it.
Bai Xi looked at Shen Cheng, who was approaching, and asked, "How did things go?"
Shen Cheng smiled slightly, his smile carrying the depth characteristic of a shrewd lawyer. "I have just had all the assets of the Bai Corporation notarized. From now on, they have returned to Eldest Miss's hands. I have also applied to freeze all properties under Bai Qian's name, to cover the debts he has incurred."
Bai Xi nodded. "Well done. I will add another layer to your commission as per our prior agreement."
Shen Cheng hesitated slightly upon hearing this, let out a gentle cough, and then, as he looked up, his gaze was burning bright. "We are so familiar with each other, there's no need for the commission. How about exchanging it for something else?"
Bai Xi frowned slightly. "What does Lawyer Shen want?"
Shen Cheng smiled. "May I have the honor of inviting Miss Bai to have dinner?"
As he spoke, he slightly bowed, extended his hand with perfect gentlemanly grace, and made an inviting gesture.