The attending physician was true to his word. He had previously stated that if Ying Chen could truly save Wang Zizai's wife, he would kowtow to Ying Chen three times and call him his grand-disciple.
Now, he was fulfilling all those promises.
However, Ying Chen did not seem inclined to accept this disciple-grand-disciple relationship.
With a wave of his hand, the attending physician on the ground stood up uncontrollably.
He retreated repeatedly until he was out of the ward.
*Clang!*
Just as the attending physician was wondering what had happened, the ward door closed tightly without any wind.
Inside the ward, only Ying Chen and the Wang Zizai couple remained.
Wang Zizai looked at Ying Chen with deep remorse.
"I apologize. Before, I thought you…"
"In short, I was blind and ignorant! Please forgive my foolishness!"
Wang Zizai bowed deeply to Ying Chen.
Then, Wang Zizai knelt down with a thud.
"My bow can express my disrespect, but your life-saving grace for my wife can only be repaid with a kowtow!"
"Benefactor, please accept Wang Zizai's sincere bow!"
After speaking, Wang Zizai heavily struck his forehead on the ground with a loud bang.
He had sincerely kowtowed to Ying Chen!
Seeing this, Wang Zizai's wife also wanted to get out of bed to kowtow and thank Ying Chen.
However, she was immediately stopped by Ying Chen: "Although I used the Dragon Blood Qian Yuan Pill to forcefully awaken your organs' vitality, you are still in a weak state and need rest."
"So, no kowtowing."
"Besides, I am not someone who acts out of pure benevolence and charity. I also have a favor to ask of your husband."
Upon hearing Ying Chen's words, Wang Zizai quickly said, "You are too kind, benefactor. You have shown us a kindness as if we were reborn. Please tell me what you need. As long as Wang can satisfy it, I will spare no effort!"
Ying Chen smiled upon hearing this. "No need to spare any effort, just a change of workplace for you."
"Have you heard about Professor Li and Elder Dong's situation? After they resigned, they joined my laboratory."
"They can indeed receive higher remuneration, but it is not as the outside world claims, that they have to sell their academic integrity and character. They can still pursue their favorite careers without any financial or institutional constraints."
Wang Zizai's eyes flashed. "Do you mean—you want me to join your laboratory too? But, do you perhaps overestimate me, benefactor? In terms of status, qualifications, or professional competence, I cannot compare to Professor Li and Elder Dong!"
Wang Zizai clearly underestimated his own abilities.
Little did he know, in the eyes of Professor Li and Elder Dong, he was already a top archaeologist on par with them.
"In terms of the overall picture, you might not be able to compare to them, but in one aspect, they are far inferior to you!" Ying Chen said.
Wang Zizai was stunned. "In what aspect?"
"Han tombs! To be precise—the Leitaian Han Tomb!"
*Hiss!*
Upon hearing these words, Wang Zizai instantly gasped.
"You… you actually want to excavate the Leitaian Han Tomb? Do you know the situation of the Leitaian Han Tomb? That is a taboo tomb that countless people dare not even touch! It is highly possible that your investment will be wasted, and you will gain nothing in the end, and even fall seriously ill!"
From Wang Zizai's words, it could be known that the legends about the Leitaian Han Tomb were true.
During the excavation, strange events had indeed occurred, causing the entire excavation progress to halt.
Ying Chen did not answer, but instead asked, "You only need to tell me—whether you want to dig or not. Nothing else matters."
Wang Zizai pondered for a few seconds, took a deep breath, and replied, "Of course, I want to dig! After all, that was my first project that was abandoned halfway! I even dreamt of excavating the Leitaian Han Tomb many times!"
"But…"
Before Wang Zizai could finish, Ying Chen interrupted him. "No 'buts'. You will report in three days. Once the personnel and equipment are ready, we will immediately set off for the Leitaian Han Tomb!"
With that, Ying Chen turned and left.
He gave Wang Zizai no opportunity to refuse.
Wang Zizai stared blankly at Ying Chen's retreating back, speechless for a long time.
Finally, he sighed and said, "The Leitaian Han Tomb is fraught with danger. It is not something that can be handled with just funds and equipment. Oh well, anyway, I owe him a life, so consider it my repayment for this life!"
Wang Zizai's wife gently embraced Wang Zizai and comforted him, "This gentleman is so powerful that he can even save the dead. Perhaps he has a way to deal with the dangers in the tomb! Don't think too much…"
Wang Zizai nodded. "That's true."
However, the worry on his face did not recede at all.
Outside the ward.
Elder Dong and Professor Li looked at Ying Chen expectantly. "Did Wang Zizai agree?"
Ying Chen glanced at the two of them. "He had no choice."
Elder Dong and Professor Li immediately understood.
With such a life-saving grace, as long as Wang Zizai was not an ungrateful person, he had no choice but to agree.
While they were delighted, they then seemed to recall something, and a shadow flashed in their eyes simultaneously.
They had previously vowed to quit, and had vehemently questioned Ying Chen's proposal.
Ying Chen had stated that even if they quit, it would be after the resurrection. And he would reclaim everything they had gained from him.
Now that the outcome was clear, it was time for them to fulfill their promises!
"Mr. Ying…"
After exchanging glances, the two of them bowed respectfully to Ying Chen.
"We apologize for our previous remarks and are willing to fulfill our promise."
"Please proceed, Mr. Ying! Everything is our own doing, and we have no complaints or dissatisfaction!"
Looking at their solemn expressions, Ying Chen revealed a half-smile.
In the next second, Ying Chen suddenly made a move.
The two of them closed their eyes simultaneously.
However, they were surprised to find that all they felt was a gentle pat on the shoulder.
"Forget it. If I kill you two, who will manage the Xunfeng Laboratory for me?"
"I'll spare your lives for now and let you atone for your mistakes!"
Upon hearing Ying Chen's words, Elder Dong and Professor Li let out a sigh of relief and were deeply grateful.
This meant that they not only kept their lives but could also continue to stay in the Xunfeng Laboratory and pursue their dreams!
"Let's go. I've arranged with Wang Zizai to depart in three days. During this period, I need the two of you to complete all the preparatory work."
After speaking, Ying Chen walked towards the hospital exit.
"Yes," Elder Dong and Professor Li agreed and followed closely behind.
Left in the corridor were a crowd of onlookers and police officers, looking at each other.
Especially the police, who originally thought it was a hostage situation, but it turned out to be a medical rescue.
This kind of farcical situation left them unsure of how to proceed.
"Wait!"
"Stop!"
Suddenly, a voice called out to Ying Chen and the other two.
Ying Chen initially thought it was the police, unwilling to let them go and planning to take them back to the station for questioning.
However, upon turning around, he saw that it was not a police officer, but the attending physician for Wang Zizai's wife!
The attending physician walked up to Ying Chen with a serious expression and knelt down. "I know this is abrupt, but you have opened a new world for me. My state of mind can no longer be as peaceful as before. A voice in my heart tells me—I must follow you and learn from you!"
"So, no matter what, please take me in! Even if I start as the lowest-level handyman, I am willing!"