Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Money Runs Deep
Chapter 120: Money Runs Deep
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Gu Ci was taken aback and chuckled, “Everyone has their own expertise, and this is not my strong suit.”
She always felt that the previous surgery was a stroke of luck. To deal with the complex causes of the disease, she needed to find a more authoritative doctor. Director Lin said, “Dr. Gu, do you know Dr. North? Perhaps she might have a solution.”
Gu Ci nodded, “I’ll ask!”
Her own emotional entanglements were not as important as Lu Ze’s illness. Unfortunately, when Gu Ci went to find Dr. North, she was out of town. Nonetheless, she was willing to give it a try. Dr. North added a condition, “Gu Ci, in what capacity are you seeking my help? As my student or my apprentice?”
Gu Ci hadn’t expected things to come full circle. She and Dr. North were still teacher and disciple.
“Save him, Master!”
Dr. North was delighted to have such a perceptive and understanding young girl as her disciple. “When a disciple makes a request, the master will naturally do everything in their power!”
Gu Ci quickly booked the nearest flight back. However, Lu Zhiyuan didn’t want to delay and arranged for a private plane to pick her up. Racing against time, Gu Ci sent Dr. North all of Lu Ze’s medical reports from the past three years. Waiting was the most tormenting part. Somehow, news of Lu Ze’s critical condition leaked out and made it to the media. Despite Li Jiang’s efforts to suppress it, the shareholders of the Lu Corporation knew about it.
Fortunately, it was during the National Day holiday period, so the stock price wouldn’t fluctuate. Many shareholders called to inquire, and the calls were initially directed to Lu Shijie since Lu Zhiyuan rarely dealt with the affairs of the Lu Corporation.
Lu Shijie felt helpless. He truthfully explained that his father’s condition was not optimistic but expressed great confidence, “As long as I’m here, the Lu Corporation will not encounter any crises. Believe in me, uncles and uncles!” “You have always worked in the Lu Corporation, so we naturally trust you!” While Lu Shijie was comforting the shareholders, they gathered at the hospital under the pretext of visiting Lu Ze, but their true concern was the operation of the Lu Corporation.
After the shareholders left, Xu Tingting said, “Shijie, this is your best opportunity. Your father is unconscious, and it’s your chance to shine. Lu Zhiyuan is not interested in the Lu Corporation. As long as you seize the opportunity, this vast family business will be yours!”
“I understand.” Lu Shijie also sensitively realized that this was his biggest opportunity.
He even thought maliciously if Lu Ze… didn’t wake up, that would be even better.
He was more suitable than Lu Zhiyuan to be at the helm of the Lu Corporation.
Dr. North arrived at the hospital as soon as she got off the plane. Together with Director Lin, they conducted a joint consultation. Lu Ze showed no signs of improvement. Dr. North conducted a detailed examination and spent the whole day doing so. When she saw the report, she furrowed her brow.
Gu Ci worriedly asked, “Master, how is Uncle Lu?”
Dr. North pondered and asked Lu Zhiyuan, “The underlying disease your father has will have an unknown impact on the surgery. I only have a 50% chance of success. Are you willing to take the risk?”
Dr. North was a miraculous doctor. Apart from Chen Geng, she held an unbeaten record in clinical surgery. If she only had a 50% chance, that meant that the surgery was very risky.
“What if we don’t proceed with the surgery?”
Dr. North replied calmly, “He will live for another month.”
Director Lin had already informed them to prepare for the worst outcome, so Lu Zhiyuan had a clear understanding. He didn’t hesitate much and said, “Go ahead with the surgery.”
Before Lu Ze was taken into the operating room, Lu Zhiyuan put on sterile clothing and went to see him. Looking at his pale face lying on the hospital bed, on the verge of life and death, Lu Zhiyuan’s mood was complicated.
“Dad, Gu Ci found Dr. North to perform the surgery for you. She only has a 50% chance of success.” Lu Zhiyuan held his hand for the first time since he was eight years old. “You have to pull through. I believe that a person can overcome fate. If you wake up, 1 will forgive you. Can you hear me?”
In the past, his father was like a towering mountain. He looked up to him and admired him, hoping to surpass that mountain. He blamed Lu Ze for many years, and without realizing it, Lu Ze’s temples had turned white, and his life was in danger.
He didn’t want Lu Ze to leave with regrets.
Lu Ze was wheeled into the operating room, and Dr. North only said to Lu Zhiyuan, “I will do my best.”
“I understand. Thank you, Doctor.”
Xu Tingting and Lu Shijie learned about the surgery relatively late, and the three of them hurriedly arrived. Xu Tingting’s face looked extremely ugly. “Lu Zhiyuan, your father is about to undergo surgery. Why didn’t you inform us? His health is so poor, and it’s not the best time for surgery. Do you want him to die on the operating table?”
Li Jiang stopped her and said sternly, “Miss Xu, be mindful of your words!”
“Lu Zhiyuan, stop the surgery immediately, can’t you hear us? We don’t agree!” Xu Tingting anxiously looked at the door of the operating room, wanting to go and stop it, but was stopped by the people Li Jiang brought with him.
Lu Zhiyuan’s face turned cold, resembling the Third Master. He couldn’t be bothered to waste his breath on them.
“What are you telling him for, Miss Xu?” Gu Ci said indifferently, “Can you sign the surgery consent form?”
Xu Tingting’s face turned pale. Gu Ci’s words hit a sore spot. No matter how she flaunted herself to the outside world and how others flattered her, she was always Xu Tingting, not Mrs. Lu.
The only one who could sign the surgery consent form for Lu Ze was Lu Zhiyuan.
Lu Shijie couldn’t bear to see his mother being wronged. “Who knows what he’s up to? Lu Zhiyuan, you have always been at odds with Dad. Dr. Lin said that it’s not suitable for Dad to undergo surgery, so you want him to die on the operating table, don’t you?”
“Li Jiang!” Lu Zhiyuan shouted.
Li Jiang waved his hand and said calmly, “Either leave or be quiet!”
Lu Shijie was filled with anger and wanted to say something, but Xu Tingting stopped him. Even Lu Shixiu couldn’t stand it anymore. “Dad is still in the operating room. Stop arguing, let’s wait for the results.”
Xu Tingting and Lu Shijie fell silent.
The surgery took a long time, and it was evening when the Third Young Master came. He was still waiting outside the operating room. Gu Ci said, “The surgery will take a while longer. I’ll go buy something for you to eat. What would you like?”
Lu Zhiyuan shook his head, “I’m not hungry.”
Gu Ci didn’t insist and bought a can of coffee to keep him awake. Xu Tingting and her son also had no appetite. Waiting outside the operating room was the most anxious time.
Lu Zhiyuan held his phone and dealt with some matters. Gu Ci clearly felt that Lu Zhiyuan was different from the Third Master. Lu Zhiyuan was deeply concerned and anxious about Lu Ze’s condition. There was sadness in his heart.
The Third Young Master… was indifferent.
She had a strange feeling that Lu Zhiyuan and the Third Master were like two sides of a coin. One person was warm, enthusiastic, and freely expressed his emotions.
The other was cold, unable to perceive the world, and emotionless.
Lu Zhiyuan’s heart was like a garden blooming with colorful flowers, while after the Third Master passed by, all the flowers withered and everything faded away.
She tried to hold his hand, and Lu Zhiyuan looked at her with a calm gaze. Gu
Ci said, “Don’t worry, Uncle Lu will be fine.”
“I’m not worried.” Lu Zhiyuan spoke the truth, and his heart remained unaffected..