After all, those bodyguards earlier had been far too meticulous. There was simply no way to have a normal conversation with them.
Although Yao Shi gave off a somewhat cold impression, she could at least manage a simple catch-up.
"You called me here so urgently. Who needs surgery? Did something happen to someone in the Wu family?"
Li Hua took a suitcase from Yao Shi's hand and pulled it along as they headed toward the hospital lobby together.
How could he let a woman carry something so heavy? That was the etiquette a thirty-year-old gentleman ought to possess.
"Young Master hopes you can save an elderly man's life, but he isn't a member of the Wu family."
Under the gazes of countless onlookers, Yao Shi led Li Hua into the elevator.
Faced with the burning stares of the doctors in the lobby, Yao Shi seemed to have long grown accustomed to such attention.
Her exquisitely cold, iceberg-like face did not so much as flicker. Only her long lashes fluttered slightly, looking entirely natural.
"Uh, haha... Young Master Wu Liang actually took the initiative to help an outsider..."
The moment he heard the words "Young Master," Li Hua's heart skipped a beat. His legs went weak, and he nearly dropped to his knees right there in the elevator.
So it really was because of that little brat Wu Liang... He should have guessed from the beginning that it was that rascal's idea...
"Yes. A relative of Young Master's friend is seriously ill. If you do not intervene..."
Yao Shi spoke softly. This was the first time Young Master had actively wanted to help someone.
Although his starting point was to win the favor of that girl He Xue, it was not a bad thing overall.
"Oh? Is that so? That is quite surprising."
Li Hua leaned against the handrail and raised an eyebrow, somewhat taken aback.
That young master who believed himself supreme above heaven and earth was actually willing to help someone?
Then again, that little brat actually had friends? Could anyone really be friends with that guy?
"Yes, I find it somewhat surprising too. It feels like Young Master has changed a little recently."
Yao Shi did not quite understand Wu Liang's actions either.
"Could he have really been knocked awake after hitting his head? What, did he suddenly see the light and decide to turn over a new leaf?"
Li Hua burst into laughter. Although he had not seen Wu Liang for three years,
he had received quite a few bits of gossip from the Wu family during that time.
Apparently, after starting high school, that brat had completely turned into an ignorant delinquent.
He had nearly driven his parents mad with anger, yet they had no way to deal with him.
After all, that brat had been spoiled by the people around him since childhood. If anyone was to blame, it could only be Mu Xinrou and the others.
"Yes, in a sense, that is indeed the case."
"But after Young Master Wu Liang woke up, he truly changed a great deal. At the very least, that is what I believe."
"The current Young Master Wu Liang has undergone a fundamental change. He is no longer the little hooligan he used to be."
Yao Shi took a deep breath and spoke calmly.
From her observations of Wu Liang over the past few days, Young Master Wu Liang had clearly undergone a complete transformation.
Young Master Wu Liang had matured considerably. Although he had not displayed any changes beyond his personality,
she had a feeling that Young Master Wu Liang might truly have awakened something extraordinary.
"You... You just spoil that little bastard too much. If it were me, I'd kick him right away..."
With a ding, the elevator doors opened, and Li Hua struck an exaggerated flying-kick pose.
But almost immediately, all color drained from Li Hua's face.
"Ah... um... the weather's pretty nice tonight, huh..."
Still holding the flying-kick pose, Li Hua stared pale-faced at Wu Liang, who stood at the elevator entrance to greet him.
After a long silence, Li Hua's lips twitched as he stammered out a greeting to Wu Liang...
A Famous Doctor
Li Hua stared at Wu Liang before him with a pale face, momentarily unsure what expression he should make.
He stood there awkwardly, still frozen in his flying-kick posture, rooted to the ground like a wooden stake.
He had never expected Wu Liang to personally come here to welcome him. Even if Li Hua cracked his head open, he would never have imagined it.
"Doctor Li Hua, it's been three years. When did you switch careers to become an acrobat?"
Wu Liang stroked his chin and smiled at Li Hua.
Li Hua was one of the foremost doctors in Yanghai City, the ace physician of Yanghai City's First Private Hospital. Even at global medical conferences, he possessed unquestionable authority and leadership.
He had been nominated seven times by the World Medical Organization and was one of the organization's officially recognized five outstanding doctors.
He had published five papers with major historical significance in medicine and developed six rare vaccines that had saved people from grave danger.
His unfathomable medical knowledge, calm mind, and nearly flawless surgical composure allowed him to perform astonishingly at the operating table.
"Someone with such a perfect, nearly flawless life... I'm afraid I could only ever see someone like that in games and novels."
After sizing Li Hua up, Wu Liang casually smiled. In truth, he was incredibly jealous of Li Hua.
To earn so many honors at only thirty years old—if this were another game, he would absolutely have the protagonist's setup.
Sigh, comparing yourself to others really could make you furious. I'm so jealous...
"You being here to welcome me really is surprising."
"But you... Hmm... Have you suffered some kind of blow?"
Li Hua stiffly walked out of the elevator. When he saw that Wu Liang was no longer sporting that signature pompadour,
his expression became somewhat strange, and he could not help but study Wu Liang's features again.
"Damn... This is even better than plastic surgery..."
Staring at Wu Liang, whose appearance had changed drastically, Li Hua smacked his lips and muttered in disbelief.
Though he was reluctant to admit that this was Wu Liang's true appearance after ditching the pompadour, the handsome face before him clearly had not undergone any artificial reconstruction.
"Yao Shi has probably already told you about what happened to me, so I will not explain it again here."
"Right now, I have a favor to ask of you. I hope you can save an elderly man. The cancer in his body is spreading rapidly, and at present, Doctor Li Hua, you are the only one who can save him."
Wu Liang did not continue reminiscing with Li Hua. Instead, he took the suitcase from Li Hua's hand and pulled it himself.
He Jingao did not have extra time for them to chat here. Wu Liang had already learned from the other doctors that He Jingao's condition was extremely dire.
He Jingao had to undergo surgery immediately. Otherwise, once the cancer spread throughout his body, forget Li Hua—even an immortal would be unable to save him.
"You... You really are Wu Liang..."
Li Hua stared wide-eyed at the refined, gentle young man before him.
Was this guy really the Wu Liang from three years ago, the one who feared the world was not chaotic enough and took pleasure in bullying others?
If so, was this change not a little too extreme?
"Of course. I am the eldest young master of the Wu family, Wu Liang—the one who burned your important documents as firewood three years ago."
Wu Liang spoke calmly, as though he were talking about something utterly trivial.
Yet inwardly, he was panicking like crazy. Back then, he had set fire to the man's most important documents.
It was like a bratty child visiting your home and smashing all your beloved collectible figures into pieces. It was enough to chill someone to the bone.
"You brat..."
Li Hua now realized that Wu Liang had indeed changed. He was completely different from before.
It seemed that Yao Shi had been right. Wu Liang really did seem to have come to his senses.
"A blessing in disguise?"
Li Hua stroked his chin and carefully examined Wu Liang's forehead. Forget a scar—even the slightest scratch had vanished.
Li Hua's eyes filled with curiosity and astonishment as he looked at Wu Liang.
Only a few days had passed, and such a huge scar had disappeared and healed on its own? A medical miracle?
"Whatever it is, we can talk later. But right now..."
Wu Liang glanced at the doctors and nurses who had already been waiting behind them.
He Jingao was currently in the operating room and had already been anesthetized.
All these preparations had been made so Doctor Li Hua could begin the operation as quickly as possible.
"Look at how anxious you are. All right, all right, I'll go get ready. Just don't lose my luggage."
Li Hua smiled and lightly punched Wu Liang in the chest before briefly greeting the doctors behind him.
Forget it. He could ask about everything later. Since Wu Liang was in such a hurry, he would help him out a little.
"Hey, everyone, time to get to work. Get your spirits up."
Li Hua called out to the doctors on both sides. When he spotted several familiar faces, he could not help raising an eyebrow.
Well, damn. Wu Liang had gathered all of Yanghai City's experts here.
He wondered who had such a big reputation that Wu Liang was willing to go this far for them.
"Let's get to work, everyone. But first, I need to disinfect myself."
Li Hua smiled, then led the doctors and nurses into the operating room.
Were cancer cases really that difficult to handle? Don't keep calling him back for such trivial matters...
"Young Master, leave the rest to Doctor Li Hua."
"I can keep watch here if anything comes up. You can go back and rest."
Yao Shi took a long coat from the handbag at her side and gently draped it over Wu Liang's shoulders.
Young Master had been waiting here for Doctor Li Hua ever since returning from school. He must have been quite exhausted already.
"Did He Feng come looking for you afterward?"
Wu Liang pointed at the bench in the corner beside the operating room, then walked over and sat down first.
He knew that He Feng and Yao Shi had met, but he did not want He Feng to know his identity as Wu Liang.
Especially after hearing that He Feng wanted to thank him in person, Wu Liang had instructed Yao Shi to directly decline his goodwill.
"I think he will be here soon. If you do not want to see him, should you avoid him first?"
Yao Shi checked her pocket watch. He Feng should be arriving around now.
She had contacted He Feng in advance. He would not miss his father's surgery.
He Feng was a very emotional person, and he also knew how to be grateful.
"I'll stay a little longer. It's not like I have anything to do if I go back now."
Wu Liang glanced at the operating room in the distance, where the red light had already turned on.
But then again, he had saved He Jingao, who was supposed to die in the game. This should not affect the direction of the game's plot, right?
Hmm... Probably not... After all, He Jingao was not a particularly important character in the game...
Who Wouldn't Love a Lap Pillow from an Ice Beauty?
"Young Master, you have already been busy at school all day. There is no need for you to stay here any longer."
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