Archie couldn’t tolerate Leo and Sophia openly displaying affection in front of him. His tone became serious, “Sophia, have you really thought about it? If anything happens to your dad, it has nothing to do with me.”
Sophia nodded in response, “Dr. Fox, rest assured, if something happens, it’s not your concern. You don’t have to take any responsibility.”
Archie felt a sudden sense of frustration. Wasn’t there a rumor that their relationship was strained, and now it seemed nothing like the rumors at all?
“Leo, since you can heal his leg, then do it quickly,” Jessica said impatiently.
Leo took out his phone and told Jessica, “Don’t worry. I’ll call someone to bring some herbs over.”
Saying this, Leo dialed Chasel’s number, asking him to bring some medicinal herbs to Hill Crest General Hospital.
Seeing Leo making a phone call at this crucial moment, Archie once again reminded, “Mr. Henley’s anesthesia is wearing off. Sophia, do you think I should arrange for another dose of anesthesia?”
However, Sophia looked at Leo and asked, “Leo, does my Dad need more anesthesia?”
“No, it’s not necessary. When I treat his legs, it doesn’t hurt,” Leo shook his head.
Archie found Leo’s words displeasing. He furrowed his brow and said, “How is it possible not to hurt!? Mr. Henley’s leg is already injured to the bone. Without anesthesia during the treatment, the immense pain is unbearable!”
“Dr. Fox, you don’t need to worry about this. The wonders of traditional medicine are beyond your comprehension,” Leo replied calmly.
“What? I can’t comprehend it?” Anger finally surfaced on Archie’s face. “I am a medical doctor, specialized in surgery. No one understands the pain caused by bone injuries better than me!”
Archie was usually poised and composed when dealing with people, maintaining a calm and unruffled demeanor. However, today, all the patience he had built up was shattered by Leo’s ignorance. Archie had encountered bragging individuals before, but someone who could exaggerate things to this extent was a first.
Furthermore, Sophia’s gentle and trusting expression when looking at Leo was something Archie couldn’t bear.
To be honest, Archie’s feelings for Sophia from their college days had not faded away.
Half an hour later, Chasel arrived, carrying a medical kit in his hands.
Leo took the medical kit from Chasel, opened it, and checked that everything was there.
Leo, holding the medical kit, entered the operating room and said to the medical staff inside, “For now, please step out. I’ll take care of the patient.”
“Who are you? What do you mean by taking over the patient? Do you have the qualifications?” A masked doctor looked at Leo skeptically and spoke in a cold tone.
Archie stood coldly on the side, showing no intention of speaking up for Leo. He had already instructed not to give Leo any favorable treatment.
Sophia looked at Archie with a pleading tone, “Dr. Fox, please explain to this doctor.”
Archie made a reluctant expression, saying, “Sophia, since your father has been brought to our hospital for treatment, we must follow the hospital’s rules and regulations. I want to help you, but I don’t have the authority to do so.”
Leo took a step forward, but the masked doctor quickly blocked him, asking coldly, “What are you trying to do?”
“When it comes to a matter of life and death, please step aside,” Leo’s tone also became cold.
“You suddenly care about a matter of life and death? You are not a doctor in our hospital and have no right to touch the patient. I am one of the attending physicians responsible for the patient’s care, and I must ensure the patient’s safety!” The doctor with the mask showed a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.
“Doctor, the patient is my father-in-law. Please don’t make things difficult for me. Also, I know President Mackintosh of your hospital. If there are consequences later, I will explain the situation to President Mackintosh.”
From Martin’s subtle reactions, Leo could tell that the anesthesia was wearing off. Although the treatment process wouldn’t be too painful for him, if Martin woke up and saw his terrifying knee, it would undoubtedly be psychologically unbearable.
“Don’t waste words. As long as the patient is here, you can’t touch him! Don’t talk about knowing President Mackintosh. Even if President Mackintosh himself is here, I still insist on this principle!” The masked doctor remained stubborn.
Although Leo had been to Hill Crest General Hospital before, this masked doctor didn’t recognize him. He believed that Leo’s claim of knowing President Mackintosh was just an attempt to intimidate him, so he didn’t take it seriously.
The masked doctor felt satisfied with his performance and subconsciously glanced at Archie, catching a glimpse of Archie’s approving gaze.
At that moment, a deep voice sounded outside the operating room, “Dr. Eliot, I didn’t expect you to uphold principles so firmly.”
The people inside looked towards the sound and saw President Mackintosh entering with a stern face.
“President… President Mackintosh!?” Dr. Eliot, the masked doctor, shivered and stammered.
Archie was also surprised, wondering why President Mackintosh suddenly appeared here.
President Mackintosh walked up to Dr. Eliot, with a hint of anger on his face, and asked, “Dr. Eliot, do you think human life is more important, or do principles and regulations matter?”
“President Mackintosh, I…” Dr. Eliot was tongue-tied, not knowing what to say, and could only look to Archie for help.
Archie couldn’t stand idly by this time, stepping forward and whispering to President Mackintosh, “President, saving a life is the priority.”
President Mackintosh nodded and said to Leo, “Dr. Bloomer, it’s up to you from now on.”
After that, he led the medical staff out of the operating room.
Leo approached the operating table, took out acupuncture silver needles he carried with him, inserted a needle into the acupoint on Martin’s left leg, then carefully bent his lower leg at a certain angle. Finally, he sprinkled a bag of grayish-white medicinal powder onto the exposed wound.
After applying the medicine, Leo took out a piece of gauze soaked in medicinal water from the kit and wrapped Martin’s left leg, including the knee.
Once the wrapping was done, Leo took out the silver needles again and started acupuncture on the soles of Martin’s feet.
During the acupuncture process, Leo infused a bit of spiritual energy into the injured area of Martin’s leg, using spiritual energy to initiate a preliminary repair of the damaged tissues and facilitate the absorption of the medicinal powder.
Once the silver needles were removed from the acupoints, the entire treatment process was considered complete.
Leo wiped the virtual sweat from his forehead and took a long breath.
After Leo walked out of the operating room with the medical kit, a nurse entered to transfer Martin, who had not yet awakened, to the special care ward.
President Mackintosh specifically instructed the head nurse to arrange for enhanced care for Martin in the coming days. If any abnormal situations occurred, they were to report it immediately.