Wu Feier still didn't believe Chen Xiao was a good doctor, and Chen Xiao didn't bother to explain.
After all, such things couldn't be proven by words alone; they needed to be demonstrated in person.
He changed the subject and asked, "But you borrowed so much money, have you found a treatment method? As far as I know, there's no special medicine for this illness."
Instead of directly answering Chen Xiao's question, Wu Feier asked him back, "Do you still remember Zhao Xiaobo?"
Chen Xiao smiled, "Of course, do I look that forgetful?"
Zhao Xiaobo, whom Wu Feier mentioned, was also their classmate.
He was a taciturn person with a very low presence, which was why Wu Feier asked if Chen Xiao still remembered him.
Wu Feier smiled and continued, "He's now a medical representative for Kangxing Company. He said Kangxing Company has a special targeted drug specifically for treating lung tumors."
"It's said to have significant therapeutic effects, with a cure rate of over eighty percent, but it's just too expensive, costing one million for a course of treatment."
Chen Xiao said with surprise, "Zhao Xiaobo is doing great! Becoming a medical representative for Kangxing Company, he's really turned his life around!"
Kangxing Company is an internationally renowned biopharmaceutical company headquartered in the United States.
Kangxing Company is a dominant force in the biopharmaceutical field.
And Zhao Xiaobo, during college, could be considered Chen Xiao's fellow sufferer.
Even though Chen Xiao's family conditions were poor, he wasn't the poorest in the class, as that title was permanently held by Zhao Xiaobo.
Now that Zhao Xiaobo has become a medical representative for Kangxing Company, his annual salary starts at at least a million.
So, Chen Xiao's statement that he had turned his life around was absolutely fitting.
Chen Xiao was genuinely happy for his old classmate, but he was skeptical of Wu Feier's words.
"But how come I've never heard of Kangxing Company having a special medicine for lung cancer?"
If it were truly as Wu Feier described, with a cure rate of over eighty percent for cancer, it would be a world-changing drug.
Wu Feier replied, "Actually, this drug is still in the testing phase and hasn't been marketed yet. Zhao Xiaobo said he could get it through connections."
Chen Xiao nodded, putting on an air of sudden realization.
But in reality, his suspicion grew stronger.
He had a feeling that Wu Feier might have been deceived.
Although she was also a medical school graduate, facing a near-terminal illness, even the most rational person might resort to desperate measures.
Chen Xiao suggested, "Feier, how about this, tomorrow you invite Zhao Xiaobo over and have him bring the special medicine. I'll meet you both with the money."
Wu Feier naturally had no objections and agreed.
Chen Xiao then asked, "Which hospital is your mother admitted to? We can meet at the hospital."
Wu Feier said a little sheepishly, "My mom isn't hospitalized. She's at home. It's more convenient for me to take care of her, and it saves money."
Chen Xiao nodded, "Okay, then I'll come to your place tomorrow to find you."
After making arrangements, Chen Xiao drove Wu Feier home, also taking the opportunity to familiarize himself with Wu Feier's neighborhood.
Unbeknownst to him, Wu Feier felt a pang of regret for the room she had booked.
It was a river-view room in a five-star hotel, costing several thousand yuan a night!
However, whether she regretted the few thousand yuan or something else, perhaps even she herself couldn't tell.
...
The next morning, Chen Xiao woke up and went to the hospital first.
He clocked in, signed his name, and then left directly.
After all, his position was Director's Assistant, and with the Director gone, there was nothing for him to do at the hospital.
Instead of wasting time idly at the hospital, it was better to go out and do something meaningful.
Meanwhile, Wu Feier also woke up early as usual.
She first prepared breakfast, then helped her mother wash up and tidy her appearance.
Wu's mother had reached a state where she couldn't care for herself. Moreover, judging by her appearance alone, it was evident she was in the final stages of her illness.
She was emaciated, her eyes were sunken, her face was devoid of color, and her hair had fallen out due to chemotherapy.
Constantly suffering from the torment of her illness, she seemed numb, her eyes vacant.
She cooperated with her daughter like a puppet.
After breakfast, she noticed that her daughter wasn't rushing off to work as usual.
She asked, "Feier, why aren't you going to work today? Is it a holiday?"
To earn more money for her mother's treatment, Wu Feier worked almost year-round without a break.
Except for the days she had to take her mother to the hospital, she was constantly working and putting in overtime.
Wu Feier thought for a moment and said, "Two classmates are coming to visit today. They are both doctors and want to examine you."
Wu's mother weakly asked, "Male classmates, or female classmates?"
"Two male classmates."
"Oh..."
Wu's mother nodded, as if talking to herself.
"You're not young anymore, it's time you found a good family..."
Wu Feier gave a wry smile and explained, "Mom, I'm just ordinary friends with them, it's not what you think."
Wu's mother sighed, "Alas, it's my fault for holding you back."
Wu Feier quickly comforted her mother, "Mom, what are you talking about? Holding me back or not!"
Wu Feier had been fatherless since childhood and relied on her mother.
Just like Chen Xiao and his mother, the bond between this mother and daughter was also very deep.
Wu's mother said intermittently,
"Mom has made things difficult for you these past few years. You're so young and beautiful, but because you're taking care of me, you haven't had a life of your own, you can't even date."
"Feier, why don't you give up? Don't worry about me anymore, just let me fend for myself, okay?"
"And I've had enough of these days of lingering on. Rather than surviving like this, it's better to find release sooner..."
Hearing this, Wu Feier immediately became anxious. She rushed to her mother's side and held her withered hand.
"Mom, don't ever think about such things again. I will never give up on you, and you must also hold on and let us overcome this illness together!"
Tears welled up in Wu's mother's eyes, "Silly girl, why must you go through all this..."
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Wu Feier quickly wiped the tears from her mother's eyes before going to open the door.
Upon opening the door, Zhao Xiaobo was the first person she saw.
For some reason, Wu Feier felt a sense of disappointment when she saw that the person at the door wasn't Chen Xiao.
But she still greeted him with a smile, "Xiaobo, you're here, please come in!"
Before Zhao Xiaobo even entered, his eyes had already swept around Wu Feier's home.
Although Zhao Xiaobo had been in more frequent contact with Wu Feier recently due to her mother's illness, this was his first time visiting the Wu family today.
After confirming that there were no signs of any men in the room, he walked in and said excitedly,
"Feier, you have to thank me properly today. I've brought you some good news!"