Old Master Zheng naturally trusted Lin Xiaotian's words implicitly. Without any hesitation, he took the pill and was about to administer it to his wife.
However, the head nurse standing nearby couldn't bear to watch.
She blocked Old Master Zheng's path, trying to dissuade him with a helpless tone, "Sir, this medicine hasn't undergone any verification. We don't know what this concoction is made of. If it has any adverse effects on your boss's condition, it will only make things more troublesome."
"Moreover, the surgery already carries significant risks. If her physical condition deteriorates further, the consequences are unimaginable."
Old Master Zheng was resolute. Gritting his teeth, he said, "I believe in the young immortal. Since he said he could cure her, he can definitely save my wife."
"If you don't agree, I will immediately proceed with discharging my wife from the hospital, and then I will give her the medicine. No one is to stop me now."
As the head nurse was about to say more, a younger nurse pulled her aside.
The current doctor-patient relationship was extremely sensitive. If anything were to happen to Old Master Zheng's wife because of this, the hospital would not be held responsible, as they had done everything they could.
The medical staff sighed helplessly, already anticipating what was to come.
When their gazes turned to Lin Xiaotian, they were filled with anger and resentment.
"It's because of charlatans like you that patients' lives are lost even faster."
"If anything happens to this old lady, you're finished today. We'll hand you over directly, and you'll never get out of prison."
"You are essentially disregarding human life."
Their words were full of accusations.
Lin Xiaotian maintained his smiling demeanor, unfazed. He understood that the medical staff meant well.
"Don't be so quick to judge. Once you witness the actual outcome, you'll surely admire me."
"Pah!"
Someone in the crowd spat out the sound.
Lin Xiaotian smiled, unbothered, and watched as Old Master Zheng placed the pill into his wife's mouth.
"In five minutes, your wife will wake up on her own. All her ailments will gradually disappear. Afterward, I will prescribe another set of medicine. If you have it prepared according to my prescription and take it for about a month, your wife's health will be even better than yours."
Hearing this, Old Master Zheng's face flushed with excitement.
"Thank you, thank you, young immortal!"
He made to kneel, but Lin Xiaotian quickly held him up, smiling. "Immediately call your company and have them transfer ten million yuan to you."
"Consider this the retirement fund for you and your wife."
"Don't refuse. I've already earned a lot. Your painting is priceless, but the medicine I gave you is equally invaluable. It's not guaranteed that someone could buy it from me at such a price."
Old Master Zheng nodded repeatedly, his voice trembling with emotion. "Young immortal, I know you mean well. I don't need this money. As long as my wife can live healthily, we old folks can find other ways to make a living for our retirement."
"If all else fails, we'll sell the house and move into a nursing home."
Lin Xiaotian smiled. "I'm not short of money. It's fine, please accept it. If you don't, I'll be unhappy."
After some polite refusal, Old Master Zheng finally agreed.
Lin Xiaotian then made a call to his company, instructing them to transfer the money immediately.
By the time the money arrived, about five minutes had passed.
The medical staff watched, utterly bewildered. Lin Xiaotian seemed like the con artist, yet he was transferring ten million yuan to Old Master Zheng. What kind of transaction was this?
Lin Xiaotian smiled and asked, "Miss, could I borrow your pen for a moment?"
He looked at one of the nurses, who had a ballpoint pen clipped to her uniform.
The nurse instinctively took out the pen but quickly reacted, "What do you want it for?"
"To write a prescription, of course," Lin Xiaotian replied with a smile.
The nurse's beautiful eyes held disdain. "You should worry about how you'll explain to Old Master Zheng when the old lady doesn't wake up."
"These five minutes are almost up, and the old lady shows no signs of waking."
"Your lies are about to be exposed."
Lin Xiaotian chuckled. "The old lady will wake up the moment five minutes are up. What I say will come true instantly."
Just as the nurse was about to retort, a violent coughing fit erupted from the patient's bed in the intensive care unit.
All eyes turned towards the bed, especially those of the medical staff, who were acutely aware of the old lady's critical condition.
She was considered terminally ill and in a deep coma. It was absolutely impossible for her to wake up at this moment, let alone cough so forcefully.
After a few coughs, the old lady spat out a mouthful of thick phlegm, which was incredibly foul-smelling.
Within the phlegm were numerous black blood streaks.
Upon seeing this, the medical staff rushed over, their faces etched with concern.
"Old lady, how are you feeling? Are you uncomfortable anywhere?"
"I feel much better, as if a heavy stone that had been pressing on me for years has been lifted. I feel incredibly comfortable all over."
"How long have I been asleep? My body feels a bit sore."
As she spoke, the old lady sat up, moved her arms, and her eyes widened with surprise. "My shoulder used to ache terribly. Today, it feels completely pain-free."
"Let me get out of bed and walk a bit. I want to see if my legs have recovered."
The medical staff stared, dumbfounded, momentarily speechless.
Their jaws nearly hit the floor.
The old lady, however, was oblivious to their shock. She assumed the hospital had cured her. After getting out of bed and putting on her slippers, she took a few steps and then twisted her waist. "Your hospital is truly amazing."
"When I was brought here, I thought I was done for. I was even thinking about my old man at home and how he would manage alone."
"I never imagined that in such a short time, you would make me healthy again. I feel like I could go out and dance in the square."