The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 959 - 958: The Nourishing Elixir Saved the Patient’s Life

Chapter 959: Chapter 958: The Nourishing Elixir Saved the Patient’s Life

Yang Can saw this and became even angrier.

The young master had never treated the young lady so gently before—why now?!

"Young Master, we’re in this situation, and you still can’t tell who’s close family and who’s not?"

If it weren’t for the blood ties, he’d have doubted whether Yun Sang was even a part of the Lu Family. The old man’s life was hanging by a thread, and yet the young master kept speaking on behalf of an outsider.

Who knew if Lu Mian was using an unknown bottle of Nourishing Elixir to curry favor with the Lu Family and the Yun Family, just so she could climb her way up?

Lu Mian probably hadn’t expected her little game to backfire and end up harming the old man.

This kind of thing happened all the time in wealthy families, especially with young girls like Lu Mian, who had no background or standing. To marry into a powerful family, they’d use any means necessary!

"Enough! Everyone, stop arguing!"

Xiao Jianli wasn’t about to let anyone hurl accusations against Lu Mian so easily. His face darkened as he shouted, silencing the room.

Yang Tao grabbed his son, signaling him not to push further.

Yang Can glanced at the downcast Lu Yutian but swallowed his resentment for now.

As the room quieted down, Lu Mian gradually recovered from the earlier wave of emotion. She glanced calmly at Ya Ling.

Ya Ling immediately understood her intent.

"I’ll go in and take a look," she said.

Lu Mian nodded. "If you need anything, just let me know."

"Alright."

Ya Ling agreed and was about to step into the emergency room when Yang Can and Yang Tao, stationed at the door, blocked her path.

Yang Tao didn’t trust Ya Ling. From the earlier introductions, he knew she was a friend of Lu Mian’s.

No matter what, he couldn’t allow someone like that to treat the old man.

Yang Can was even less composed. Standing in the doorway, he glared at Ya Ling. "Stop right there. Our family’s old man isn’t someone just anyone can treat."

Seeing their guarded stance, Ya Ling frowned and pulled her ID badge out of her pocket.

Before she could put it on, Yang Can slapped it out of her hand, sending it skidding several meters across the floor—right to Lu Mian’s feet.

Lu Mian bent down to pick it up.

At the same time, Yang Can’s mocking voice rang out.

"Ms. Lu Mian, we’ve already hired the best doctors for the old man. Could you and your people not cause any more trouble? Or are you implying that the doctors we found for the Lu Family aren’t as good as your friend?"

Smoothly picking up the ID badge, Lu Mian threw it back in a graceful arc to Ya Ling.

Ya Ling caught it steadily.

Lu Mian narrowed her eyes coldly at Yang Can and said, "You’re right; they really can’t compare to my friend."

"Are you kidding me?!" Yang Can was so furious he almost laughed.

"She’s not joking!"

Hearing Ya Ling’s skills being questioned, Ye Jinwen immediately rolled up his sleeves, ready to argue with Yang Can.

But before he could speak, the emergency room doors swung open, and a doctor in a white coat walked out.

As the doctor removed his mask, he approached Yang Can and Yang Tao.

Yun Zhishu, Lu Xun, Yun Sang, and the others rushed forward.

"Dr. Du, how’s the old man doing?" Yang Can asked.

The "Dr. Du" he spoke of was none other than Du Changyi, head of ophthalmology at the central hospital and the doctor who had always been responsible for Lu Beihua’s eye problems.

Du Changyi shook his head. "The old man’s condition was caused by a brain hemorrhage due to high blood pressure. The hematoma is pressing against both his brain and optic nerves. The outlook isn’t good..."

"High blood pressure?" Lu Xun turned to Yang Can. "Xiaoyang, doesn’t the old man take his blood pressure medication every day without fail?"

"Yes, yes... I always make sure he takes it!" Yang Can became flustered. "Dr. Du, isn’t it the Nourishing Elixir causing this?"

"Oh, you mean that health supplement containing the RE Factor?" Du Changyi naturally knew about the Nourishing Elixir. In fact, he was the one who discovered its availability at the auction and urged the Lu Family to acquire it.

While it wasn’t the miracle drug many imagined, the Nourishing Elixir did contain trace amounts of the RE Factor, which made it superior to most medications.

"It’s not the Nourishing Elixir’s fault. On the contrary, it’s thanks to the elixir that the old man has held on this long."

"So..." Yang Can opened his mouth but couldn’t find words. Just moments ago, he’d been adamantly blaming the elixir—and by extension, Lu Mian—for Lu Beihua’s condition. Yet the truth was that the elixir had saved his life.

The stark truth hit Yang Can like a slap to the face. Lu Yutian also turned away awkwardly, her expression grim.

"Dr. Du, what exactly is going on?" Lu Xun pressed.

Du Changyi’s expression was both solemn and puzzled. "From the blood tests and MRI, it’s clear the old man hasn’t taken his blood pressure medication for at least a week. For someone with hypertension, that’s fatal!"

"A week without medication?!"

Everyone turned to look at Yang Can. As Lu Beihua’s personal secretary, he was the most plausible person to give an explanation.

"That’s impossible..." Yang Can staggered back a step, meeting the skeptical gazes of those around him. Desperately, he defended himself. "It wasn’t me... I swear I made sure the old man took his medication every time. I’d never dare be negligent... You have to believe me!"

Yun Sang sneered. "No wonder you’ve been so eager to throw the blame on my sister. Turns out it’s your own mistake!"

"Young Master, no—it’s not like that... I really didn’t do it! If you don’t believe me, check the house’s surveillance footage. I’ve always given him the meds on time..."

The more Yang Can explained, the less coherent he became.

Lu Yutian took a deep breath, interrupting their argument with a calm and rational voice, "Enough arguing. Grandpa’s life is what matters most now. Dr. Du, what should we do next?"

"Prepare for surgery immediately!" Du Changyi offered his diagnosis. "The old man already has pre-existing eye conditions. The brain hemorrhage has exacerbated them, and if we don’t remove the hematoma in time, there’s a serious risk of intracranial infection... The consequences would be unimaginable."

Everyone collectively held their breath, feeling the weight of the situation.

Nobody had expected things to escalate this severely.

They could hardly imagine what would have happened without the support of the Nourishing Elixir... Would a life have been lost already?

Lu Yutian’s face filled with urgency. "Dr. Du, then please arrange for the surgery as soon as possible! You’re the best ophthalmologist—we all trust you!"

"Yes, whatever you need, just say the word. We’ll do everything in our power," Lu Xun added.

Standing amidst the crowd, Du Changyi waved his hand. "I understand your concerns, but for the old man to recover fully, this surgery requires two essential factors! Without them, even performing the surgery could still result in severe outcomes like paralysis, blindness, or loss of speech..."

Lu Yutian stepped forward. "What are the two factors?"

"First, the surgery must be performed by Ya Ling, our hospital’s surgical star. Second, we need to acquire a special medicine."

Lu Yutian hesitated, then said, "The first condition is manageable. If the Lu Family gets involved, I’m sure the hospital will agree. As for the second..."

Before she could finish, Ye Jinwen, who had been standing on the edge of the crowd, let out a cold chuckle.

"What makes you think the first condition will be that easy?"