“President Tang, isn't this inappropriate?” Ao Long’s expression changed slightly. He had witnessed Master Li’s capabilities and blocking him would be almost impossible. He genuinely didn’t want to see President Tang Xiao Chen and Master Li become enemies.
Originally, he had planned to use this treatment opportunity to deepen his cooperation with Tang Xiao Chen, but unexpectedly, it had backfired. Moreover, Master Li had already said his lifespan was nearing its end, yet Tang Xiao Chen still had him stopped, clearly believing Master Li could extend his life.
Tang Xiao Chen smiled faintly, “There’s nothing inappropriate about it. If he can truly extend my life, then I will be most grateful.”
The implication was that if he couldn't, Tang Xiao Chen would be furious.
Then, he looked at his son again, “Ri Yue, don't be disrespectful!”
While saying this, he made no move to have the two men in suits step aside.
“Dad, I know.” Tang Ri Yue just smiled, but he still blocked Li Se’s path.
“Extend my life?” Li Se turned his head to look at Tang Xiao Chen in the ward, “Do you think I am an immortal? That you can extend life as you please? For someone whose life is nearing its end, even if the King of Hell himself came, it would be of no use. Tang Xiao Chen, I think instead of bothering me, you should prepare for the aftermath.”
“What kind of nonsense are you spewing?” Tang Ri Yue wouldn’t show Li Se any courtesy, “I told you to do your best, so you must do your best! It doesn’t matter who comes, even the King of Hell is useless. Let me tell you, I am the King of Hell!”
“Then it depends on whether you have the ability to keep me,” Li Se said with a cold laugh, a glint of chill flashing in his eyes.
Tang Ri Yue said disdainfully, “Such arrogant words! You’re just a doctor. Do you really think that just because Master Long introduced you, we’ll treat you politely? You’re wrong. Master Long simply wants to use this treatment to establish a connection with our Tang family. So, your backer, Master Long, is useless here. It’s better to obediently find a solution, otherwise, you won’t be able to leave this sanatorium.”
Ao Long’s expression darkened, “President Tang, Young Master Tang, is there any need to make this unpleasant?”
Tang Xiao Chen waved his hand, “Being able to discern my father’s 'heavenly decay' at a glance shows this kid has some ability. Master Long, if he truly has this ability, our cooperation can certainly become even deeper. If he doesn’t, hehe!”
“President Tang, I brought him here, and I must also take him away!” Ao Long did not hesitate to side with Li Se. The main reason was that he was very aware of Li Se’s capabilities, and he was willing to offend Tang Xiao Chen for him.
Tang Xiao Chen was somewhat surprised. In his eyes, Li Se’s medical skills might be brilliant, but in the end, he was just a doctor. Hadn't all the doctors in the sanatorium had to curry favor with him? Therefore, in his opinion, a mere doctor was not worth much attention, and offending him was inconsequential.
But what he hadn’t expected was for Ao Long to so readily side with Li Se. This struck him as odd. Did this kid have some other capabilities?
After all, he had known Ao Long for a long time. This man never did anything without a reason, and offending him for the sake of a doctor brought no benefit at all.
“Master Long, if he doesn’t cure my grandfather today, he won’t be able to leave this sanatorium,” Tang Ri Yue said with a half-smile.
“Ao Long, since they want to keep me, don’t blame me for being impolite.” Li Se snorted coldly, preparing to make a move. However, the next moment, he retracted his hand and looked at Tang Ri Yue with a hint of schadenfreude.
“What, you’re scared now?” Tang Ri Yue said smugly.
“There’s a snake!” Li Se pointed behind Tang Ri Yue.
“Tch, trying to trick me?” Tang Ri Yue didn’t believe him. He was standing by the ward door, and behind him, a snake with a triangular head and a vibrant green body had already reached just behind his forehead.
“Be careful!” Tang Xiao Chen also saw the snake and immediately shouted.
Tang Ri Yue was startled and turned around abruptly. This movement agitated the snake, which then bit him.
“Ah!” Tang Ri Yue cried out in pain. A bite mark had appeared on his arm. Seeing the snake’s vivid colors, he knew it was venomous and immediately yelled, “I’m going to die, I’m going to die! Save me quickly, Doctor, save me…”
“Quickly save my son!” Tang Xiao Chen urged anxiously.
The director said to Tang Xiao Chen, “I’ve already identified it as a Chinese habu. It only has mild venom. We can handle the wound properly and then send him to a major hospital for antivenom.”
Hearing the director’s words, Tang Xiao Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
“That’s not necessarily true,” Li Se said, glancing at Tang Ri Yue’s wound. “A significant amount of venom has been injected this time, and look at him, still jumping around. Isn’t this just accelerating the spread of the toxin?”
“You… you’re talking nonsense!” Tang Ri Yue immediately stopped jumping. He had been too scared earlier, which led to such an extreme reaction.
“Are you feeling sharp pain at the wound now?” Li Se asked with a smile.
“Yes…” Tang Ri Yue replied fearfully.
Li Se shook his head and said, “Your wound is swollen and has purplish spots. Although the venom of the Chinese habu is generally mild, it’s enough to kill. You will eventually die of heart failure, and you probably won’t even make it to a major hospital for antivenom.”
“You… you… you’re talking nonsense!” Tang Ri Yue’s face turned pale.
“Is he telling the truth?” Tang Xiao Chen immediately looked at the sanatorium director.
The director nodded, then added, “Don’t worry, we will handle it properly!”
“Does the sanatorium not have antivenom?” Tang Xiao Chen asked.
“This…” The director became somewhat dejected. The sanatorium naturally had antivenom prepared, but not specifically for the Chinese habu.
Tang Xiao Chen’s face darkened. He was extremely anxious, especially seeing his son’s condition worsen. He immediately looked at Li Se, “Do you have a way to treat him?”
“Of course!” Li Se nodded decisively.
“As long as you can cure my son, I will give you a generous consultation fee!” Tang Xiao Chen said quickly.
Tang Ri Yue looked at Li Se and shouted, “Hurry and treat me! If anything happens to me, you won’t be able to leave this sanatorium today!”
Even at this point, Tang Ri Yue dared to threaten Li Se.
“Then you should ask the sanatorium to treat your wound. Don’t waste any more time, or you might lose your life.” Li Se said with a cold laugh and was about to leave the ward.
However, the two men in suits blocked his way.
*Bang! Bang!*
Li Se threw two quick punches, and with two muffled grunts, the two men in suits were on the ground, utterly unable to resist.
Seeing this, Tang Xiao Chen’s expression changed drastically.
Tang Ri Yue, after a moment of stunned silence, said with a pale, furious face, “If you don’t treat me, my Tang family will absolutely not let you off!”
As a result, Li Se acted as if he hadn’t heard anything and simply left.
“President Tang, I’ll take my leave now.” Ao Long also did not linger.
Tang Xiao Chen’s expression was extremely grim. He had truly not expected Li Se to be so formidable in combat. Seeing his son’s condition worsening, he was immensely anxious and could only have the sanatorium staff attend to the wound.