Chapter 89: The Dog That Feeds on Its Master’s Power

Outside the ward, Secretary Li received the dreadful news and hurried to call back with the report.

Qin Yiling was a direct descendant of the Qin family, with a very high standing within the clan. Her parents were both core figures of the family as well.

Her sudden illness had already been reported earlier.

The Qin family was also in contact with the famed healer in Fengyang, who was preparing to come at once.

“Thirteenth Master, Miss Yiling’s condition cannot be cured.”

Secretary Li was crying as he spoke on the phone.

“How can it be incurable? Contact the Murong family immediately and arrange a private jet to bring Yiling back at once. Those quacks in Nandu may not be able to help her, but Fengyang has its own masters of medicine.”

Qin Yiling’s father, Qin Zhengkun, said over the phone.

Between sobs, Secretary Li told Qin Zhengkun about the blood abscess toxin rash.

On the other end of the line, Qin Zhengkun was silent for a long time. Clearly, he had not expected his precious daughter to fall victim to such a rare and deadly illness, and for a moment he was thrown into complete disarray.

“No matter what, bring Yiling back to Fengyang first. Even if she ultimately cannot be saved, she must never die away from home.”

After hanging up, Qin Zhengkun immediately set out to learn everything he could about the blood abscess toxin rash.

Meanwhile, Secretary Li knew he would soon be stricken as well. Once the illness took hold, he would not live beyond twenty-four hours, and fear consumed him.

“Arrange a private jet for us back to Fengyang right away.”

Seeing that matters had come to this, Murong Yun knew that even if Lin Yang intervened, the disease could not be cured, and this responsibility would not escape her. She could only comply with Secretary Li’s demand.

Just then, a nurse came rushing out of the ward and exclaimed, “Director, please come in and take a look.”

“What is it? Has Miss Qin’s condition worsened?”

Seeing the nurse so panicked, Han Liqun also grew a little flustered.

If Qin Yiling died in the hospital, his career as director would be over.

“I said long ago that the blood abscess toxin rash has no cure. Reckless treatment will only make the patient suffer more. If you do not listen to the old man’s advice, you will suffer the consequences right before your eyes,” Tang Daomin said, shaking his head slightly.

“No! Miss Qin’s condition seems to have been brought under control,” the nurse said excitedly.

“Really?”

At those words, everyone was stunned.

“Impossible! How could some unidentified herbal decoction possibly suppress the outbreak of the blood abscess toxin rash?” Tang Daomin flatly denied it.

“Director, it’s true! If you don’t believe me, go in and see for yourself,” the nurse insisted.

Everyone immediately crowded into the ward. Tang Daomin examined Qin Yiling’s limbs, and it was indeed true that the spread of the toxic rash had been suppressed.

“I knew it. The prescription Mr. Lin gave must work,” Han Liqun said, overjoyed.

In addition to the rash no longer spreading, Qin Yiling’s fever was also gradually falling, and her painful moans had grown much weaker, clearly showing that the tormenting agony had eased as well.

At last, this brought a glimmer of hope to the despairing crowd.

“Wonderful! Can this decoction treat the rash? Quickly prepare some for us too, to prevent an outbreak.”

Secretary Li had completely forgotten how he had just wrinkled his nose at the smell of the medicine. Now he stared at the decoction with shining eyes, as though he were looking at the water of life.

This foul-smelling brew was worth more than gold at this moment.

“Don’t rejoice too soon. Even if this decoction can relieve the symptoms, it still absolutely cannot cure the blood abscess toxin rash,” Tang Daomin said, pouring cold water over their hope.

Secretary Li was an astute man. He ignored Tang Daomin and pressed Han Liqun instead.

“Director Han, who provided this prescription? Since he can write one that eases the symptoms, can he also cure this strange illness?”

“Well... I don’t know whether Mr. Lin can cure it,” Han Liqun said honestly.

“Whether he can cure it or not, get him here immediately.”

Secretary Li did not care about anything else. Desperate times called for desperate measures, and he could not afford to let even the slightest chance slip by.

Han Liqun looked troubled. “Mr. Lin said he isn’t free.”

“What an outrageous attitude! If he can cure this strange illness, the Qin family will never treat him badly. We will make sure he gains both fame and fortune.”

Having long grown used to giving orders and looking down on others by Qin Yiling’s side, Secretary Li spoke coldly when he heard that Lin Yang would not come.

Han Liqun was caught in a difficult position. He no longer dared disturb Lin Yang.

“Hmm? Director Han, can’t you get this man to come?” Secretary Li asked.

“Secretary Li, to be frank, Mr. Lin is not a doctor at our hospital. His medical skill is beyond imagination. In front of him, this little director of mine carries no weight at all. I truly cannot persuade him.”

“Then tell him this: the Fengyang Qin family orders him to come to the hospital at once to save lives. No delay will be tolerated. I refuse to believe he would dare deny the face of our Fengyang Qin family.”

Secretary Li let out a cold snort.

Han Liqun did not dare offend Secretary Li, nor did he dare relay such words to Lin Yang.

After these two encounters, he had come to understand Lin Yang’s temperament. If they tried to force him by invoking the Qin family’s authority, it would only backfire.

Mr. Lin was definitely the sort of person who would rather bend than break.

Besides, with medical skills like his, so what if he refused to show the Fengyang Qin family any face?

Of course, Han Liqun did not dare say any of that to Secretary Li’s face.

Murong Yun, standing nearby, saw Han Liqun’s dilemma and spoke up to help him out.

“Secretary Li, I know Mr. Lin as well. I specifically went to find him earlier and asked him to come treat the patient.”

“Then why didn’t he come? If even Director Han cannot move him and even Miss Murong cannot persuade him, then this man really does put on quite a grand air!”

Secretary Li said with obvious displeasure.

“Mr. Lin has his own affairs to attend to. As far as he is concerned, saving lives depends entirely on his mood. If he does not wish to help, no one can force him. Still, he has already promised me that he is willing to take action,” Murong Yun explained.

“Then why are you still standing there? Call him and tell him to get here immediately, now. If he can cure her, the Qin family will never shortchange him. But if he can’t cure her and still dares to put on an act, I will personally teach him how to behave.”

Murong Yun had already taken out her phone and was about to make the call, but at Secretary Li’s words, her brows immediately drew together.

“Make the call. Why are you looking at me?”

Secretary Li was now consumed by fear and anxiety, and naturally had no patience left. His temper turned even uglier.

“Secretary Li, I can make the call, but there is something I have to remind you of. You may be used to flaunting your status and barking orders at us, and that is your business.”

“But you must understand this: right now, it is you who are begging for treatment. If you want someone’s help, then you should act like someone who is asking for help. If you keep that attitude, even if Mr. Lin comes, he will never lift a finger to treat her.”

Murong Yun was actually quite displeased with Secretary Li as well. He was only a secretary, after all—nothing more than a dog relying on its master’s power.

So Murong Yun wanted to use this opportunity to set him straight.

“Heh... Asking him to treat her on behalf of the Fengyang Qin family is giving him a chance to make his name known throughout the world. He ought to be grateful to us. The Fengyang Qin family never begs anyone.”

“Miss Murong, you should understand this as well. I said to order him here to treat the patient, not to beg him.”

Secretary Li did not take Murong Yun’s warning to heart at all. If anything, his attitude grew even more arrogant.