Wen Yan almost laughed out of anger.
"Since they're in such a hurry, if your hospital doesn't have the capability, then don't take the case. To save someone else's life with my brother's life, what right do you have? Do you think we're easy to bully?" Wen Yan was furious.
"Our hospital is a sacred place; the more lives we save, the better. China's medical resources are already limited. Besides, your brother has no hope of survival anymore. It's better to let him go sooner and save everyone the trouble!" the female nurse said matter-of-factly.
Wen Mama's face turned pale, and Wen Yan found it hard to believe such words could come from a medical professional.
"We're not leaving!"
Wen Yan stepped forward and grabbed the hospital bed.
Her brother lay small and pale, fast asleep.
With just one glance, Wen Yan's heart ached. She looked up coldly at the nurse, "We've paid, so we have every right to be here. You have no right to drive us away!"
"Sister, this isn't very good of you."
A helpless female voice chimed in.
It was Li Mengyao.
She shook her head, "I know you're worried about your brother, but that person's condition is extremely serious right now. You can't disregard another person's life for your brother's sake!"
Her words made it sound as if Wen Yan were a murderer.
"If you're so worried, then let the patient go to another hospital!" Wen Yan retorted.
When it came to her brother's matters, she would never back down.
Li Mengyao narrowed her eyes, "I don't have the ability to do that either! The hospital can't do anything about your brother's current condition. Instead of dragging it out, why not give them a chance? Everyone will be grateful to you!"
She acted like a saint, trying to persuade Wen Yan.
The other patients in the ward also began to speak up:
"Little sister, they're actually right. Your brother has been in the hospital for so long. Don't let him suffer any longer. Take him home to live out his remaining days peacefully!"
"Since this is already a lost cause for you, why not give them a chance? What do you think?"
"Perhaps your brother would prefer to go home too."
They all chimed in.
Suddenly, Wen Yan let out an angry roar, "If you're all so kind, then give up your own spots!"
They were intimidated into silence, suddenly becoming as quiet as cicadas.
After a moment, they became even more indignant, "We're doing this for your own good. Why are you such an ungrateful girl?"
"Truly heartless. People like you deserve to have no one donate a heart for you."
Wen Yan was already agitated, and these people made her even more so.
Li Mengyao said something to Wen Mama.
Wen Mama's eyes lit up, and she immediately rushed towards Wen Yan, grabbing her, "Yan Yan, give all your betrothal gifts!"
Wen Yan was stunned, "Why?"
"As long as you use the money to help the Li family, they can help us transfer that patient."
Wen Yan, "But Mom, this hospital bed rightfully belongs to us!"
She suspected her mother had lost her mind.
Wen Mama, driven by her love for her son, couldn't think of anything else, "Wen Yan, these people are aggressive. If we don't compromise, they won't back down!"
Wen Yan's face darkened. She glanced at Li Mengyao, who had a smug look on her face.
Li Mengyao thought to herself, as expected, Mother's methods are still effective. Wen Yan cares most about her family.
Using Wen Mama to control Wen Yan, it's always a sure win!
The nurse stepped forward to pull the hospital bed, and Wen Mama immediately panicked, grabbing Li Mengyao again, "Mengyao, I'll have Wen Yan give you all her betrothal gifts, quickly help us talk them into it!"
"Alright, Auntie. I'm doing this for your sake." Li Mengyao acted as if she were doing them a favor while enjoying her victory. She cast a triumphant glance at Wen Yan, "However, I can only help you after I receive the gifts. Otherwise, I don't have the money either."
"Wen Yan, go get your betrothal gifts now!" Wen Mama shouted at Wen Yan, almost commanding her.
Wen Yan felt suffocated.
Why couldn't her mother understand her?
Walking home, she still felt like the air was thin.
Suddenly, a good idea formed in her mind. She asked for Leng Xunze's whereabouts and then hurried home.
"Leng Xunze!"
Pushing open the bedroom door, Wen Yan was greeted by a breathtaking sight that made her blood race.
The man had just finished showering and was drying his hair. As he moved, the muscles in his arms were subtly visible, his lines smooth. Beneath his firm chest were well-defined abs and a perfect V-line, exuding beauty and strength, bursting with hormones.
Wen Yan quickly regained her composure. She couldn't bother with that now and rushed to him, explaining the situation.
Leng Xunze's eyes darkened, mistaking Wen Yan's intention to give all her betrothal gifts to the Li family. Wen Yan's voice came through, "I'm planning to switch hospitals. Which one do you think is good?"
"Hmm?"
"Li Mengyao is deliberately colluding with the hospital, but the Li family's influence can't cover the entire Haicheng. So, I need to find a better hospital, and the price shouldn't be too exorbitant." Wen Yan analyzed calmly.
Looking at her, Leng Xunze couldn't help but curve his lips.
This little one is quite quick-witted.
"What do you think of the aristocratic hospital?" Wen Yan asked.
A high-end aristocratic hospital would surely not be bribed by the Li family.
"It's alright, but I think... Ruohai Hospital is better."
This was a private hospital with extremely high medical standards and deep connections. It admitted very few patients, mostly top-tier individuals.
Wen Yan had also considered it, "But won't the prices here be too high?"
She thought the reason fewer people went there was due to the high cost.
"I know someone there from before. They can give us a preferential price, similar to what you're paying now."
"That's wonderful!" Wen Yan, overjoyed, hugged Leng Xunze, "Leng Xunze, thank you. With you, I truly feel so happy!"
She no longer cared about the money from the substitute marriage.
Leng Xunze was truly her lucky star.
Only then did she realize the man was not wearing any clothes. She immediately backed away, her face burning, "S-sorry!"
Her words were jumbled.
Leng Xunze's eyes darkened completely, and his voice was low, "I'll contact someone for you. You can go to the hospital."
"Thank you! I'll pay you back later!"
Wen Yan hurried back to the hospital.
Inside the ward, the standoff was still ongoing. Wen Mama was weeping by her son's bedside. Li Mengyao's eyes lit up when she saw Wen Yan arrive, but then she noticed Wen Yan wasn't carrying anything.
"Where are those things?" Li Mengyao frowned.
Wen Yan ignored Li Mengyao and went to Wen Mama's side.
"Mom, don't worry. I've already arranged for another hospital. They'll come to pick up my brother shortly."
Wen Mama frowned slightly, "Can that be done?"
Li Mengyao sneered, "Wen Yan, do you think any hospital would take someone who can't possibly be saved?"
"That's none of your business."
Li Mengyao then said to Wen Mama, "Auntie, don't be fooled by Wen Yan. If you go to some back-alley clinic, your son might not last a day. She just doesn't want to give up her betrothal gifts to save him."
Wen Mama found this reasoning sound. Her eyes red, she rebuked Wen Yan, "Wen Yan, is your brother's life worth less than your betrothal gifts? Don't forget how clingy your brother was to you when he was little. Is your heart made of stone?"