Leo felt a weight lifted off his chest and let out a long sigh of relief.
“Your skills are truly amazing. Thank you,” Venus grabbed Leo’s hand, feeling genuinely grateful from the bottom of her heart.
This sudden turn left Jessica and the others dumbfounded, rubbing their eyes in disbelief.
“You must be a doctor with such incredible medical skills. I wonder if you can treat other illnesses?” Venus suddenly thought of her bedridden father.
“Well… I can go check up. There shouldn’t be a problem,” Leo replied.
“My father is sick and currently in hospital. If you can cure his illness which has lasted for years, there won’t be a limit on your reward,” Venus released Leo’s hand and prepared to take him to the hospital.
Leo glanced at Sophia, “What about today’s matter…”
“Forget about what happened today. I won’t bother with it anymore,” Venus said, feeling jubilant. “Oh, by the way, why did those strange pimples appear on my face?”
Leo explained, “The moisturizer you used is fine. The problem lies with the peculiar condition of your facial skin, combined with your recent mental and physical exhaustion. That’s why it happened.”
Venus nodded as if she understood. She had indeed been exhausted lately due to her father’s condition.
“So, does that mean I can no longer use this brand of moisturizer?” Venus asked.
“Yes,” Leo nodded.
“Okay, then come with me now. If you can cure my father’s illness, I will give you thirty million dollars!”
Thirty million? The onlookers gasped in astonishment. This woman was truly wealthy. Thirty million was not a small sum.
Jessica was also surprised. The annual revenue of Sophia’s cosmetics company was only around ten million. After deducting all the costs, a net profit of five to six million was already quite good.
Leo pondered for a moment and nodded, “Let’s go.”
“Leo, hold on. You can’t go!” Sophia suddenly stood in Leo’s way, blocking his path. “You have no idea how to treat illnesses. If something goes wrong, you could land yourself in jail!”
Sophia was genuinely worried. Although she didn’t have much affection for Leo, they were still legally bound as family. If something happened to Leo, she couldn’t escape the consequences either.
Furthermore, the woman’s brother happened to be the wealthiest man in the city. If Leo made any missteps, it could spell disaster. Legal battles might ensue, putting the entire Henley family at risk.
Leo thought Sophia was concerned about him and smiled, “Don’t worry, I’m just going to take a look. If I find that I can’t help him, I will stay out of it”
“Leo, do you even know yourself? Don’t think that you can do anything just because you can treat a few pimples. If something goes wrong, don’t expect us to clean up the mess for you!” Jessica sternly warned.
Leo bypassed Sophia and said to Venus, “Let’s go.”
“Leo, if you have the guts to go, then don’t ever come back!”
Watching the two walk further away, Sophia was still worried. She said to Jessica, “Mom, you should go home first. I’ll go to the hospital.”
After all, Leo had helped her today, and she didn’t want him to do something reckless.
“Mom, should we go too?” Tina asked her mother.
“Yes, why not? I want to see how capable my son-in-law really is.”
Leo’s transformation today had completely caught Jessica off guard.
“I’ll drive,” Gilbert volunteered.
“You drive? The car key is with Leo.”
“Then let’s take a taxi!”
Gilbert was eager. He believed that Leo had only been lucky to cure the pimples. Now, Leo dared to treat the father of the richest man in Langstel. It was definitely finding trouble for himself. He didn’t want to miss this spectacle.
The car sped quickly on the road, with Leo driving, Sophia sitting in the passenger seat, and Venus in the back seat.
“Leo, I advise you not to do anything crazy. It’s not too late to regret now,” Sophia reminded him again.
Leo replied with the same words, “Trust me.”
Sophia turned her head and looked at Leo’s profile. Suddenly, she realized that this man behind the wheel had become a stranger to her.
After four years of being together, was this still the man who used to listen to her every word?
Perhaps she had never truly understood him.
Venus’s phone rang.
“What?! My father has been transferred to the ICU? Wasn’t he fine yesterday?” Venus sounded anxious. “Brother, I’m on my way.”
Hanging up the phone, Venus said to Leo, “My father is in trouble again. Can you please drive faster?”
Leo pressed down on the accelerator.
Arriving at the hospital, Venus rushed to the ICU directly.
Leo wanted to follow, but Venus stopped him. “I’m sorry, I asked you to help my father, but now he’s in critical condition and may undergo surgery soon, so…”
Venus looked apologetic.
“Don’t worry, I haven’t examined your father’s condition yet. If you allow me to take a look, I might be able to provide some treatment,” Leo explained.
Leo’s intention to save the patient was fueled by his own ambitions.
Deep within him, a mysterious energy surged, granting him knowledge of almost all traditional Chinese medicine. If he could demonstrate his extraordinary abilities, he wouldn’t have to live in the shadow of the Henley family any longer. He saw this as an opportunity to step out and make a name for himself, breaking free from the constraints of his wealthy and powerful in-laws.
Especially since it involved the wealthiest man in Langstel. Leo didn’t want to miss this opportunity.
Seeing Leo’s sincere expression, Venus hesitated for a moment. Considering that he had come to the hospital at her invitation, it seemed unreasonable not to let him check her father. She nodded in agreement.
Just as Venus and Leo entered the ICU, Jessica and the others also arrived. However, they were not allowed to enter.
Under the doctor’s instructions, Venus and Leo changed into sterile garments in the anteroom and then entered the ward.
In the hospital room, an elderly man with white hair lay on a bed. Various tubes were connected to his body, and he wore an oxygen mask on his nose and mouth.
Standing beside the bed was a slightly chubby middle-aged man. Upon seeing his anxious face, Leo immediately recognized him as Harry Toby, Langstel’s billionaire frequently seen on TV.
Next to Harry stood a doctor.
Harry turned to Venus, “Dad is… who is this with you?”
“Brother, this young man is a doctor. He cured the pimples on my face. I brought him here to check up on Dad,” Venus explained.
Harry’s scrutinizing gaze settled on Leo as he carefully examined him. His expression was one of skepticism, and he asked, “Young man, which hospital are you affiliated with?”