Tang Ruolin's face twitched again.
To stand up for Meng Dandan?
He was arrogant, but not stupid.
Could the entire wealth of the Tang family combined compare to even a fraction of Long Teng Group's holdings?
However, since he had now become Meng Dandan's savior, he naturally wouldn't refuse outright. He put an arm around Meng Dandan and said, "Darling, don't rush. Let's figure out the specifics first."
"How can I not be anxious?" Meng Dandan's face was pale as she cried out, "I've been completely blacklisted. I'll lose everything."
Though her popularity was low, she still had several endorsement deals.
If she breached these contracts, she might even have to pay a substantial amount in compensation.
"Darling, I'm here for you. Even if Long Teng Group bans you, at worst, I'll start a film and television company to promote you!"
Tang Ruolin declared, "I'll support you. You'll never spend all my money."
"Will you marry me?"
Meng Dandan asked expectantly.
Tang Ruolin sneered inwardly but said aloud, "Of course!"
"As long as you help me, get revenge for me, and make that Chen fellow and that little slut Su Yingxue suffer, I'll marry you!"
Meng Dandan said.
Tang Ruolin spoke reassuringly, "No problem, Dandan, rest assured. That Chen fellow probably has some connection with Long Teng Group, but it's unlikely to be a very strong one. I'll handle it. First, I'll have someone sound out the intentions of General Manager Han from Long Teng Group!"
If Long Teng Group and Chen Fan were closely connected, last night's competition wouldn't have been so troublesome, and the judges wouldn't have been bribed.
To win Meng Dandan over, he decided to play along and see how things unfolded.
In fact, this might even be an opportunity.
As expected, after a moment of hesitation, Meng Dandan moved closer to Tang Ruolin.
The circumstances had changed. After being blacklisted, she had nothing left but to cling tightly to Tang Ruolin, her lifeline, for support.
...
"See? Old Bai said it's fine!"
Su Yingxia and her sister left in shame. Chen Fan spread his hands, comforting Su Yingxue.
At the same time, he gave Bai Shijing a meaningful look.
Bai Shijing, having seen such scenes many times, immediately nodded and said, "Mr. Chen's physical condition is indeed a bit troublesome, but it will gradually improve. Madam, you don't need to worry!"
Su Yingxue blinked, wondering if she had misunderstood.
Thinking so, she became overjoyed and asked, "Really?"
Chen Fan replied, "Of course it's true. Elder Bai is a divine doctor. His ancestors were imperial physicians. No illness can stump him!"
Su Yingxue began to cry, but then her tears turned to laughter.
Bai Shijing felt a bit awkward. He truly hadn't expected this side of Mr. Chen.
His elder brother had mentioned his experience treating Chen Fan on one occasion, and had even alluded to Chen Fan's identity, otherwise he wouldn't have described Chen Fan as a national treasure.
In other words, he knew Chen Fan's identity as the鎮國戰神 (Zhen Guo Zhan Shen - God of War defending the nation) and a pillar of the country.
Of course, such an identity was confidential, and he wouldn't elaborate.
He would cooperate with everything Chen Fan said.
Overwhelmed with joy, Su Yingxue bowed to Elder Bai, saying, "Thank you, thank you, Divine Doctor Bai. I entrust my Chen Fan to you. Please, you must cure his illness!"
Bai Shijing felt an immense sense of helplessness.
He wasn't capable of doing that. The reason he stayed was actually to study the peculiar condition within Chen Fan's body.
"I... I will do my best!" Bai Shijing quickly stepped aside, responding vaguely.
Su Yingxue, however, was already sufficiently delighted. She proactively said, "I'll leave now to give you space. Please proceed. Thank you, thank you!"
Her mood had undergone a complete transformation. She happily walked out to find Wang Tingting and share her joy.
Closing the door, Bai Shijing said helplessly, "Mr. Chen, if your condition doesn't improve, my reputation for a lifetime will be ruined!"
Chen Fan waved his hand and said, "Please, sit."
"Mr. Chen, is there anything I can do?"
Bai Shijing asked.
"Administer acupuncture to me, using your Bai family's 'Returning Swallow Needle Technique.' I will tell you the specific acupoints."
Chen Fan said.
"Mr. Chen understands acupuncture?"
Bai Shijing and Professor Zheng were both surprised.
"Not really, but I know the basic meridians and acupoints. However, I understand my own condition better than anyone and know what to do!"
Chen Fan stated.
"A long-term patient becomes a skilled doctor?"
Elder Bai smiled, took the medical kit from Professor Zheng, and retrieved his silver needles.
The subsequent acupuncture session proceeded smoothly.
Chen Fan carefully felt the effects of Bai Shijing's acupuncture.
The effect wasn't significant, but combined with his own control over his body and the guidance of his breath, it was indeed beneficial.
After the acupuncture, Bai Shijing asked for the specific details again and said, "I've asked someone to prepare some herbal medicine. It will be delivered shortly. It's primarily for treating Mr. Chen's excessive blood loss and weakness."
Chen Fan nodded, not refusing.
He had indeed lost a lot of blood last night, which had destabilized his old injuries.
However, if he had the medicine from the Zhong family in Jinling, it wouldn't have been this troublesome.
The day passed quickly.
Meng Dandan put down the phone, her face filled with frustration.
She was still unwilling to give up. She had used her old connections to inquire about Long Teng Group's blacklisting of her, hoping for any possibility of reversal.
Unfortunately, those who had previously been friendly and even obsequious to her now treated her with extreme caution, keeping their distance.
Long Teng Group's influence was too great. As long as Long Teng Group didn't withdraw its ban, no one would dare to employ her.
She was so angry she wanted to smash her phone.
She pushed open the bedroom door and looked at Tang Ruolin, who was still asleep, her expression flickering.
Although the latter had boasted he would find connections to have Long Teng Group lift the ban and help her get her revenge, there had been no substantial progress so far.
Would Tang Ruolin be deceiving her, just trying to get her into bed and then discard her?
As this thought crossed her mind, she became increasingly agitated.
She decided to change her clothes, put on a hat and mask, and leave the hotel.
She hailed a taxi and went to the Central Hospital.
Claiming to be a friend of Chen Fan, it wasn't difficult for her to find out Chen Fan's general condition.
The results made her almost explode with anger.
Chen Fan had actually woken up early yesterday morning and was reportedly recovering well.
It was said that he had old, serious injuries and was in danger of dying at any moment, but Elder Bai, a renowned physician from the capital, had personally intervened and treated him, stabilizing his old wounds.
"What renowned physician? Why is he meddling in other people's business?"
Meng Dandan was furious.
She didn't know that this was all a fabrication orchestrated by Chen Fan for Su Yingxue and the others, with Elder Bai's cooperation.
She only believed that Bai Shijing had saved Chen Fan's life.
She quietly approached Chen Fan's ward to check the situation.
However, as she was tiptoeing forward, footsteps sounded from behind her.
Startled, she quickly turned around. A hospital orderly was approaching with a thermos.
She stopped.
The orderly didn't pay her any mind, walked past her, and entered a ward.
She went over to look. This was the ward where Chen Fan was staying.
Through the glass, she caught a glimpse of Su Yingxue taking the thermos, opening it, and sitting by the hospital bed with a spoon, feeding Chen Fan medicine.
Chen Fan's condition didn't seem that dire. His face was a little pale, but overall, he appeared to be out of danger.
"He survived six gunshots, and yet he's still alive. Heaven is truly blind!"
Muttering curses to herself, Meng Dandan's hatred for them was bone-deep.
The sound of footsteps approached again. A doctor was walking towards her.
She quickly and nonchalantly walked away, not daring to linger, and left the hospital.
Sitting in a pavilion behind the hospital, her mood was at its absolute worst.
Her phone rang. She looked at it; it was Tang Ruolin.
"Darling, where have you gone?" Tang Ruolin asked affectionately.
"Just taking a walk. Ruolin, how are things progressing?"
Meng Dandan collected herself and said in a sweet, gentle tone, "You know, every minute is agonizing for me!"
"This... I'm trying to leverage some connections," Tang Ruolin said. "I'm seeing if I can arrange a meeting with General Manager Han from Long Teng. Don't worry, it's not a big problem. General Manager Han might be upset right now. Once she cools down in a couple of days, she'll definitely withdraw the ban!"
Meng Dandan's mood improved slightly, and she felt more assured.
It was true that Long Teng Group couldn't immediately retract its ban. It would take some time.
As they were speaking, her gaze suddenly sharpened.
She saw the same orderly she had encountered earlier emerging from the building, carrying the thermos and heading towards the outpatient department.
An idea sparked in her mind, and she couldn't suppress it. She immediately hung up the phone and walked towards the orderly!