Su Bai was a little surprised. He hadn't expected Elder Shen to actually believe he had a solution.
"Are you asking me?"
"Young man, the patient is in very bad shape. If you have a solution, you'd better hurry. Don't waste time."
Elder Shen's expression was grim.
"I never judge people by their appearance, nor do I look down on young people because of their age. Besides, I know who you are: Qi Shijun's nephew and Professor Carolina's student. You're no ordinary young man yourself."
Su Bai nodded.
This doctor called Elder Shen seemed pretty decent. That would save him some trouble.
Still, Su Bai turned to glance at Director Li.
Director Li told Su Bai that Elder Shen was not only a high-ranking Dragon Nation official, but also Qi Shijun's teacher from before he went to Celadon University as an exchange student.
Both his character and his standing made him trustworthy.
"All right, then. Please take me inside."
Su Bai nodded and glanced at Elder Shen, indicating that he needed to see Ren Xiaoyi first.
Director Li wanted to follow, but Elder Shen stopped her outside.
Once inside, Su Bai found Ren Xiaoyi lying in bed, her eyes barely closed and her lips devoid of color. Her hair had not only turned gray, but had also become dry and brittle.
Clearly, she had lost a great deal of vitality.
Elder Shen stood beside Su Bai without disturbing him.
The number of Blissey sustaining Ren Xiaoyi had increased to three, but they still weren't helping much.
Ren Xiaoyi's body was now like a funnel, constantly leaking vitality. All the Blissey could do was keep pouring water into that funnel to make sure it never ran dry.
Su Bai wanted to place his hand on Ren Xiaoyi's forehead, but Elder Shen