Chapter 10 The Lifesaving Prescription

Meanwhile, at Situzhuang Manor. "Father, I have found the complete prescription that can save your life!" Situyuan burst into the private ward at top speed, placing the prescription in front of Situ Jiazhu and Situ Hanlin. Situ Hanlin lay on the bed, looking pale, weak, and fragile, as if a gentle breeze could knock him over. Various high-tech monitoring devices surrounded him, with tubes inserted all over his body, but the readings on the devices continued to decline. Upon hearing Situyuan's voice, Situ Hanlin slowly opened his tired eyes. "What prescription is this?" he inquired. "It's the missing piece of our family puzzle!" Situyuan exclaimed with excitement. Situ Hanlin, now sitting up in bed, grabbed the prescription and quickly scanned it. His body began to tremble, tears streaming down his face. "I've found it, finally found it!" he cried out. Situyuan, sharing in the joy, urged, "Hurry and use the prescription to treat your illness. The Situ family needs you!" However, Situ Hanlin seemed unconcerned about his own well-being and instead asked, "Who provided you with this prescription?" "It was Ye Chengfeng. Remember, five years ago, Li Wanrou brought back a vegetable." "Li Wanrou nearly severed ties with the Li family to care for him." "Today, on the day of his wife's wedding, he visited our pharmacy to purchase ginseng, likely feeling unsettled and wanting to improve his health." Situyuan paused, his disdain for Ye Chengfeng evident. "He also mentioned that you were poisoned and that this prescription wouldn't save you. How absurd!" He held a low opinion of Ye Chengfeng, believing he merely stumbled upon the prescription by chance. Situ Hanlin's expression shifted, and he retorted, "Enough! The individual behind this prescription must possess exceptional medical expertise. I find his words somewhat credible." Situ Yuan frowned, "Father, why are you defending an outsider when we have numerous doctors in our family... beep beep beep beep..." Before he could finish his sentence, Situ Hanlin coughed up a mouthful of black blood! Situ Yuan's face paled, and he urgently instructed, "Quickly prepare the medicine according to the prescription!" He had unwavering faith that this prescription could save his father, as all the doctors who had reviewed it deemed it effective. However, after taking the medicine, Situ Hanlin's condition only slightly improved, with his readings still plummeting. Gasping for breath, Situ Hanlin managed to utter, "Quick... fetch Ye Chengfeng!" Situ Yuan rose to his feet, only to have his expression darken. "I have no idea where the Li family is?" Despair filled Situ Hanlin's eyes. Was this how he would meet his end? Suddenly, a person burst in, exclaiming, "The Li family contacted us, claiming someone stole the prescription from our Situ family. They want us to apprehend the culprit!" Situ Hanlin and Situ Yuan's eyes lit up with hope. There was a glimmer of hope! Situ Hanlin gasped for breath and instructed, "The Li family must hold a grudge against Ye Chengfeng. When you go there, respectfully request Ye Chengfeng's presence. Show no mercy to anyone who disrespects him." "Furthermore, if he refuses to come, kneel down and threaten to expose the whereabouts of the remnants of the Black Dragon Army!" Situ Yuan declared, "Prepare the carriage, I'm heading to the Li family!" He was taken aback. Could it be that Ye Chengfeng, whom the family head held in high regard, was being deceived? Was there something amiss with Gao Yuan's wedding today? It seemed highly probable! He could no longer underestimate Ye Chengfeng! ....... In the Li family, Ye Chengfeng was administering an injection to himself, attempting to speed up the absorption of the energy from the roots he had consumed in the taxi. However, he suddenly realized a significant issue with his body. He had believed that by ingesting ginseng, his body would recover. Yet, no matter how much ginseng he ingested, his body remained feeble, as if the energy had vanished into thin air! His body resembled a damaged water tank. The capacity it could hold depended on the depth of the crack. The deeper the crack, the weaker he would become. This was also the reason why consuming ginseng could not rejuvenate his body, although he had not yet discerned why. To regain his strength in a short period, he had to let the water boil, providing a substantial amount of energy. Even though this energy would be depleted rapidly, he still possessed the capability to take action. Nonetheless, he often appeared frail and required a cane for mobility. Without a full understanding of the situation, he could only seek out some legendary medicinal herbs for treatment in order to restore his peak condition. Meanwhile, Li Wanrou had changed into formal attire, prepared to apologize to the Situ family. Suddenly, Zhang Lejuan emerged and summoned her to the door to scold her. "You have cared for him for five years, that's sufficient. How much longer do you intend to care for him?" "I will care for him indefinitely!" Li Wanrou's resolute voice echoed. "I absolutely do not accept Ye Chengfeng as my son-in-law. He is merely a troublemaker!" "And he is a worthless individual without status or capability!" Zhang Lejuan pointed at Li Wanrou, shouting furiously. "Well, I will not abandon him either. He saved me in the past. If not for him, I might have perished from torture long ago!" "Therefore, I am willing to care for him for the rest of my life!" Li Wanrou's voice was unwavering! Zhang Lejuan was on the verge of losing her temper: "Have you lost your mind? You have fulfilled your duty by caring for him for five years!" "You are aware that your feelings towards Ye Chengfeng are rooted in dependence and gratitude, not love. Cease dwelling on the past!" Li Wanrou countered, "The past cannot be erased. At the very least, I will uphold my integrity, unlike you who abandoned the person who saved your life for personal gain!" "You..." Zhang Lejuan's face darkened with anger as she exclaimed, "Regardless, I do not acknowledge him as my son-in-law!" "I also do not acknowledge you, the mother who allowed her daughter to fall into a pit of fire without offering assistance." Suddenly, a cold voice emanated from the doorway. Ye Chengfeng leaned on his cane as he slowly emerged. "You, this jinx, thief, how dare you speak!" "Daughter, I am not trying to criticize you, but even if you wish to defend him, you should recognize his true nature!" Zhang Lejuan, feeling exasperated, stated, "If he dares to steal millions worth of ginseng today, he will dare to steal even more valuable items tomorrow. When he is caught, we will all be in trouble!" "Furthermore, if his claim is true that he possesses exceptional medical skills and valuable prescriptions, how could he have been in a vegetative state for five years?" Li Wanrou's expression was stern. She understood the audacity of Ye Chengfeng's actions this time. And his bragging was excessive. A flicker of disappointment crossed her eyes, but it swiftly transformed into determination. Regardless of the circumstances, she would stand by Ye Chengfeng in times of trouble. "I did not steal anything, I exchanged it for a prescription!" Ye Chengfeng calmly stated, "And, five years ago, I was in a coma due to a severe injury. It has no relation to my medical skills." "Hehe, I can boast as well!" Zhang Lejuan sneered, then turned to Li Wanrou with a worried tone, "Look at you, still lying at this moment. I cannot fathom what you will do in the future!" "Let me inform you, the Situ family has already issued a public statement, declaring that the thousand-year-old ginseng of the family has been stolen. The police in Zhonghai are all investigating the thief!" In order to discredit Ye Chengfeng, she resorted to tarnishing his reputation. Li Wanrou's complexion suddenly paled. She had not anticipated the situation escalating to this extent. The disappointment in her eyes deepened, yet her expression remained resolute. "I stand by Ye Chengfeng. Even if he is a thief, I will stand by him. We will shoulder the responsibility together!" Despite Ye Chengfeng being a habitual liar who refuses to acknowledge his mistakes, it greatly disappoints her. However, she believes that Ye Chengfeng is simply trying to save face. Ye Chengfeng, a former soldier skilled in both combat and academics, had lost everything upon waking up. His comrades perished, and he was left disabled. In order to preserve the little dignity he had left, it was understandable for him to engage in dishonorable actions. Nonetheless, she will defend Ye Chengfeng's honor, despite her disappointment. "You infuriate me!" Zhang Lejuan erupted in anger, exclaiming, "One day, he will surely bring harm upon you!" "Squeak, squeak..." Suddenly, a screeching sound of brakes echoed from outside! A black Rolls-Royce pulled up in front! Followed by a dozen Land Rovers! They all came to a halt directly outside the Li family villa! Subsequently, a dozen men in black attire and a middle-aged man emerged from the vehicles! Zhang Lejuan identified the Situ family's car by the license plate, a glimmer of joy flickering in her eyes! The phone call from the old lady had proven effective. It appeared that Master Gao Yuan's intervention would not be necessary, as the Situ family was determined to hold Ye Chengfeng accountable. Li Wanrou's complexion turned ashen in an instant, realizing that it was all over this time! Lejuan sneered, "See, lies will always be exposed eventually!" Li Wanrou's beautiful visage grew even paler, her body weakened, nearly collapsing to the ground! She knew that Ye Chengfeng was once again deceiving, but she had not anticipated being exposed so swiftly! Especially with the Situ family personally arriving to unveil the truth! The outcome was inevitable! Ye Chengfeng's fate was sealed! Just then! A startling scene unfolded! Situ Yuan swiftly approached Ye Chengfeng, bowing deeply, "Mr. Ye, please forgive my ignorance. Your words have proven to be true, the prescription only suppresses the illness, it does not cure it!" "I implore you to aid in saving my father!"