Nora, just emerging from the bathroom with a mop in hand, overheard Sophia’s words. She chuckled and said, “Sophia, how can I let you two go grocery shopping? Stay at home and rest. I’ll buy groceries after I finish mopping.”
Understanding Sophia’s intentions, Leo replied to Nora, “Nora, go about your business. Sophia and I just want to go out for a bit. Grocery shopping is just a side thing.”
Nora nodded reluctantly, “Alright, thank you both.”
Once Sophia changed into fresh clothes in the bedroom, they headed out.
With the property transfer settled, Jessica felt a weight lifted from her mind. She paid little attention to whether Leo and Sophia were going grocery shopping or for a stroll.
Checking her phone for messages, Jessica hastily grabbed her purse from the sofa and hurried out the door.
Mahjong missing a player was a serious matter.
…
In the hospital, inside an ICU room adorned with various high-end imported medical instruments.
Several well-known hospital chief physicians stood in the room, gazing at Paul on the bed. They blinked in amazement, occasionally expressing admiration.
“It’s simply miraculous. The respiratory issues not only returned to normal but also controlled drooling. All vital signs are showing a robust rebound. Paul has safely passed the critical phase!”
“Not only that, but muscle atrophy and freezing have been significantly inhibited. The stress test just performed showed an increase in Paul’s muscle perception. If this state continues, Paul might be able to stand up from the bed!”
“This is undoubtedly a medical miracle!”
“It’s not a miracle; it’s the effect of Dr. Beck’s new drug.”
Will and Lisa, who hurried to the hospital, heard the doctors say that their father’s condition had greatly improved. They anxiously asked, “Doctor, what happened to my father? Is it under control?”
“Better than under control. If he continues with the medication, your father might stand up again!” proudly replied a neurologist.
This doctor, who attended the symposium and heard Will and Lisa criticize Chinese medicine, now felt proud that their father’s condition had greatly improved.
Lisa rushed to see Paul on the bed. His breathing was no longer as rapid, and his extremely pale complexion had turned rosy.
This scene made Lisa couldn’t help but exclaim, “OMG! The medical level in Langstel is too powerful!”
Will, too, wore a look of disbelief. Before coming to Langstel, foreign doctors had asserted that his father’s symptoms were nearly impossible to control. Maintaining life for a year with a ventilator was considered good.
Now, the improvement in Paul’s condition gave Will and Lisa tremendous hope.
After the initial shock, Will quickly asked, “What medicine did you use for my father? It’s so miraculous; I must write an exclusive report to announce the power and miracles of Chinese medicine to the world!”
Director Collins hesitated slightly before replying, “Dr. Beck is your father’s attending physician; you should ask him.”
At this moment, Dr. Beck, President Mackintosh, and two other vice presidents walked into the room.
“Dr. Beck, thank you so much for controlling my father’s condition.” Will eagerly stepped forward, shaking Dr. Beck’s hand. “The doctors say the new drug used on my father is one you developed. Your new drug is bound to cause a sensation worldwide!”
“Dr. Beck, you’re amazing!” Lisa added, excited.
Seeing the expressions on Will and Lisa’s faces, hearing their praises, President Mackintosh and others couldn’t help but puff out their chests, displaying a proud demeanor.
After all, Dr. Beck was a doctor at their hospital. If Paul’s illness was cured at the hospital, combined with Will’s publicity, Langstel Hospital would undoubtedly gain high international recognition.
Dr. Beck looked at Will and calmly said, “Mr. Will, to be honest, the new drug used on your father is not one I developed.”
This statement surprised Will. “You’re my father’s attending physician. If it’s not yours, then who developed it?”
Other doctors were equally astonished. Before administering the medication, many had asked Dr. Beck, who clearly stated that the new drug was his creation.
Dr. Beck took out a small white porcelain bottle and handed it to Will. “Mr. Will, the improvement in your father’s condition is entirely due to this medicine.”
Will took the bottle, opened it, and poured out a dark pill.
Seeing the black pill in his hand, Will was stunned. Due to his previous reporting on traditional Chinese medicine in Langstel, he had some knowledge. This black pill was unmistakably a traditional Chinese medicine pill.
Will crushed the pill with his fingers and smelled it near his nose. Clearly, he could detect the distinctive scent of traditional Chinese medicine.
Will’s expression changed dramatically, and he angrily exclaimed, “This thing is a Chinese medicine pill! You actually gave my father something like this!”
Dr. Beck took out a examination report from his briefcase and handed it to Will. “Mr. Will, if it weren’t for this Chinese medicine pill, your father might have stopped breathing. Here’s the examination report after your father took the Chinese medicine pill; see for yourself.”
Will returned the porcelain bottle to Dr. Beck and took the examination report to review. As he read, he couldn’t help but exclaim, “My God, all vital signs are approaching normal levels. It’s too unbelievable!”
Will couldn’t believe that the black, seemingly unremarkable Chinese medicine pill in the small porcelain bottle had saved his father’s life!
Lisa hurriedly asked Will to hand her the examination report. After reading it, her expression mirrored Will’s.
“Mr. Will, Miss Lisa, I can now assure you with certainty that it was Chinese medicine that saved your father,” Dr. Beck stated, handing the porcelain bottle to Lisa. “Miss Lisa, this is the last bottle; it’s only enough for your father to take today and tomorrow. If you want to completely cure Mr. Paul, you’ll need to find the developer of this Chinese medicine pill, Dr. Bloomer.”
“Of course, you can choose not to let your father take this Chinese medicine pill again, but you’ll bear all consequences yourselves.”
“Dr. Bloomer…” Will pondered for a moment. “Are you referring to that young Chinese medicine practitioner who appeared at the symposium that day?”
Dr. Beck nodded. “Yes, his name is Leo Bloomer. Mr. Will, I’ve said all I can. As for how to choose, it’s up to you.”
With that, Dr. Beck left the ICU room.
…
The next day, Jessica, in an unprecedented move, rose early. After Leo and Sophia finished their morning run, she couldn’t wait to lead them to the real estate management bureau to handle the transfer of property ownership.