The commotion outside soon attracted the attention of those inside.
Before long, the sound of security guards could be heard, clearly trying to maintain order, but the tone suggested it wouldn't be easily quelled.
"What's going on?" Dong Lin asked, feigning ignorance.
The people outside were actually hired by him to slander Lin Xiao Tian, the goal being to make Su Qing Lan believe Lin Xiao Tian was incompetent.
A moment later, a nurse walked in.
"What exactly happened?"
"The troublemakers outside say their family member ate the medicine prescribed by Doctor Lin, but their condition didn't improve; instead, it worsened. The family is making a scene outside, demanding that Doctor Lin come out and personally apologize." The nurse finished, casting a glance at Lin Xiao Tian.
Upon hearing this, Dong Lin's face lit up with a smug smile. He then pretended to scold Lin Xiao Tian:
"Hmph! Lin Xiao Tian, what do you have to say for yourself?"
"I'll go out and see what's happening," Lin Xiao Tian said, frowning.
Though confident in his medical skills, he couldn't guarantee that no issues would arise. If it was truly his fault, he wouldn't shirk responsibility.
However, before he could take more than a few steps, Su Qing Lan stopped him.
"Let the other party's family members come in!" Su Qing Lan said to the nurse.
Everyone was slightly taken aback. This action seemed to suggest Su Qing Lan was defending Lin Xiao Tian.
"The other party's family is emotionally unstable right now. If too many people go out, they might become more radical. It will be easier for us to communicate with them in a quiet consultation room."
The nurse nodded and hurried out. Lin Xiao Tian returned to his seat. He had been a bit too eager, overlooking these details. Seeing Su Qing Lan's thoughtful reminder, Lin Xiao Tian felt a sense of gratitude. He had expected her to add to his troubles, but she was surprisingly principled.
Before long, several men walked in, muttering curses.
"Which one of you is Lin Xiao Tian?" the middle-aged man at the front demanded loudly.
"I am," Lin Xiao Tian stood up.
"Heh heh! So you're the quack doctor who's going to kill me!" the middle-aged man exclaimed, lunging towards Lin Xiao Tian.
This sudden turn of events left everyone present in a state of panic. They hadn't expected these people to be so uncivilized! Two security guards immediately intervened and restrained the middle-aged man.
"What are you waiting for?"
"The quack doctor is right here, aren't you going to beat him?" the middle-aged man gestured to his two companions. The other two men were younger. One had green hair and exuded a strong ruffian aura, clearly someone ruthless. The two men exchanged glances and immediately rushed towards Lin Xiao Tian. The security guards were only two, and the middle-aged man was difficult to handle, leaving them unable to deal with the other two.
Watching the scene unfold, Dong Lin was on the verge of laughter. These guys were really worth the few thousand yuan he paid them to create such a situation.
Just as he was basking in his smugness, a figure darted past him. Immediately after, an elderly figure stepped in front of one of the attackers. Dong Lin recognized this person as Su Qing Lan.
"Elder Su, be careful!" Dong Lin shouted. He only intended to teach Lin Xiao Tian a lesson; he never wanted Su Qing Lan to get hurt! If anything happened to Su Qing Lan, and it was traced back to him, even his family wouldn't be able to protect him.
The doctors nearby rushed to assist, understanding Su Qing Lan's importance.
But in the next moment, everyone was stunned. Su Qing Lan executed a swift hold, subduing the attacker.
"Argh, you old geezer, let go of me!" the man cursed. He was in pain with every slight movement under Su Qing Lan's grip. Seeing an old man overpowering him, the man was naturally defiant and hurled insults. "Old man, believe it or not, I'll kill you!" "Be smart and let go, or I'll smash your head in!" Despite the abuse, Su Qing Lan remained silent.
Lin Xiao Tian, observing from a distance, felt a sense of admiration. He admired Su Qing Lan's composure; clearly, he had the strength to punish the man, yet he remained calm in the face of such vulgarity. He was also astonished by Su Qing Lan's martial prowess. Who would have thought a seventy-year-old man could so easily subdue a young man? This young man was muscular, and even someone of the same age might not be confident in subduing him.
With this thought, Lin Xiao Tian relaxed his grip.
"Ah..." Soon, a pained cry echoed from beside him. This was none other than the green-haired man. He was the most capable fighter among the three, but who would have thought he would be the first to be subdued, having rushed at Lin Xiao Tian first? Their exchange lasted less than a second before Lin Xiao Tian had the green-haired man pinned to the table, his strength such that the man couldn't even cry out.
The situation was quickly brought under control. Seeing his two companions subdued so rapidly, the middle-aged man felt a surge of frustration. But he wasn't flustered; he had another plan.
"They're hitting us!"
"The doctor is hitting us!"
"Lin Xiao Tian not only harmed people, but now he's beating us. Come and see!" the middle-aged man bellowed. In response to his shouts, a commotion erupted outside the door. It was clear he had accomplices.
"Let go of me, or let's see how you explain yourselves later!" the green-haired man, pinned by Lin Xiao Tian, said defiantly. Lin Xiao Tian had no choice but to release him. To his surprise, the moment he let go, the man attacked again.
"Damn quack doctor, daring to harm my family, I'll fight you to the death!" the green-haired man continued to attack while using his words to disrupt Lin Xiao Tian, making Lin Xiao Tian appear even more in the wrong.
Seeing the situation turning in his favor, the middle-aged man smiled smugly. Just then, the noise at the door grew louder. Faintly, sounds of fighting could be heard. The middle-aged man couldn't help but admire the acting skills of his subordinates. He had only asked them to shout a bit, but they were fighting so fiercely. He decided he would definitely reward them generously later.
He was still contemplating this when, at that very moment, he saw someone enter through the doorway. As this person arrived, the noise from outside abruptly ceased. The middle-aged man glanced at the newcomer, his smug expression instantly replaced by fear.
"Wei... Wei Ge, why are you here..." But before he could finish speaking, a slap landed across his face.