The Master’s Mask Unveiled Again
Chapter 963 - 962: Slap in the Face! Lu Mian Settles It With Just a Phone Call

Chapter 963: Chapter 962: Slap in the Face! Lu Mian Settles It With Just a Phone Call

Lu Yutian’s words, in the past, would have undoubtedly caused quite a stir.

The RE Factor Elixir is incredibly hard to obtain, a product that’s completely unavailable in the market. Even a single small bottle of Nourishing Elixir can only be seen at auctions.

Everyone chases after it, worth more than gold.

Lu Yutian felt that she had solved a massive problem for the family and carried herself with a newfound confidence.

She knew that after saying this, everyone would flock to her, eagerly questioning her, praising her, perhaps even Yun Sang would change her attitude toward her.

But...

Yun Sang and Lu Xun, as a couple, remained calm.

Xiao Jianli and Xiao Qimo, the grandfather and grandson duo, didn’t even look her way.

Only Yang Tao and Yang Can, the father and son, reacted most excitedly, rushing over.

"Miss, you’ve obtained the RE Factor Elixir?"

Yang Can looked full of admiration, feeling that their family’s Miss was the most reliable.

Even Yang Tao’s face was brimming with hope.

Lu Yutian casually responded with a soft "Mm." "But we’ll need to delay the surgery for one day."

Yang Tao and his son exchanged glances.

Previously, delaying it by one day wouldn’t have mattered; obtaining such a rare medication within a day would already be impressive. There are people who couldn’t get it no matter how high a price they were willing to pay.

But under these circumstances...

Yang Tao cautiously spoke up, "Miss, is there any way to speed things up?"

He had overheard Ya Ling’s diagnosis just now—everything would be fine within three hours, but after three hours, the situation would become difficult to control.

Lu Yutian’s expression turned unhappy upon hearing this, her face darkening in response.

"Uncle Yang, this is already the fastest speed. Do you have a better solution?"

Yang Tao sneaked a glance in Lu Mian’s direction.

"Heh..."

A cold chuckle came from Yun Sang’s direction.

Yun Sang, one hand shoved in his pants pocket, the other resting behind his head, looked roguish and arrogant.

He sneered at Lu Yutian and the Yang father and son, replying in an overly brash tone, "Yes, my sister can get the RE Factor Elixir within three hours."

"Three hours?"

Lu Yutian let out a disbelieving laugh. "Brother, can you be serious for once in a moment like this?"

Seeing his carefree demeanor and casual attire, she felt infuriated.

Not even a trace of proper conduct befitting a distinguished family, no wonder the Yun Family was increasingly declining.

Yun Sang couldn’t be bothered to explain and didn’t even deign to respond further.

Lu Yutian turned to Yun Zhishu and Lu Xun for help, only to find that they too seemed utterly confident, showing no regard for the RE Factor Elixir she had worked so hard to obtain—no compliments, not even a hint of acknowledgment.

This was far from the scenario she had envisioned.

"What’s going on?"

She asked Yang Tao and Yang Can in a hushed tone, lowering her voice.

Yang Can pouted disdainfully and said, "Right after you left, Lu Mian made a single phone call and arranged for the RE Factor Elixir to be delivered—it’ll be at the hospital in three hours."

"..." Lu Yutian couldn’t believe it. "Just one phone call?"

"Yep, she settled it in just two sentences."

!!!

Lu Yutian clenched her fists tightly, digging her nails into her palm.

A shadowy, obscure gaze ultimately landed on Lu Mian.

Surrounding that girl were the Xiao grandfather and grandson, and the Yun Family trio.

They were laughing and conversing, discussing topics completely unrelated to her or the RE Factor Elixir. Their warm, positive atmosphere was something she couldn’t penetrate.

Her presence felt akin to a leaf falling onto the surface of a lake, not leaving even the faintest ripple.

Reality smacked Lu Yutian hard across the face, making her cheeks flush with embarrassment. Clenching her palms, she forced herself to say, "Let’s just wait for three hours then."

Yang Can nodded quickly, "Maybe Lu Mian is just putting up a show. In the end, we’ll still need to rely on you, Miss."

——

The private jet arranged by Xiao Qimo was faster than expected.

In under two hours, Mo Fan arrived at the hospital, carrying the thermal container holding the RE Factor Elixir. Ya Ling and several hospital leaders conducted thorough inspections and sampling before confirming that the medication was authentic and safe.

The last strand of hope Lu Yutian had been holding onto completely vanished.

Standing at the back of the crowd, her expression turned dark as she watched everyone surrounding Lu Mian, praising her. Lu Xun and Yun Zhishu especially treated Lu Mian with exceptional warmth.

She felt as if she were the punchline to a cruel joke.

Lu Mian’s two hours versus her 24 hours.

Lu Mian had the RE Factor Elixir delivered, while she had spent a whole day and still wasn’t guaranteed to secure it.

Lu Mian made a casual phone call, while she had argued back and forth with three different teams.

Lu Yutian’s face turned mortified, her complexion cycling between red and blue as her mood sank into a sullen fury.

But no one paid her any mind.

Everyone pitched in to help transfer Lu Beihua from the emergency room to a ward.

As Lu Xun and Yun Zhishu, being family members, were busy conferring with Ya Ling about the surgical plan and signing consent forms.

Yang Tao and Yang Can went off to make payments and arrange admission paperwork.

Lu Yutian had nothing to do—no one spoke to her, leaving her forlornly trailing behind, overwhelmed with disappointment.

——

Meanwhile, Du Changyi, upon hearing that Ya Ling had obtained the RE Factor Elixir, was both startled and jealous. Numerous professionals from the medical field coveted this medication, yet only Ya Ling and her team managed to get their hands on it—others had no avenue to procure it.

Unable to suppress his curiosity, he wondered about the identity of the research team behind the elixir. Why would they only collaborate with Ya Ling’s group?

Wouldn’t it be better to release such a medication publicly? It would surely earn a fortune.

Doctors like him could also use the opportunity to treat more patients and perhaps publish several related academic papers. Such breakthrough research could spark global acclaim!

After deliberating for a long time, he found a moment when Ya Ling was less preoccupied and approached her hesitantly, suggesting, "Dr. Ya, I’m an ophthalmologist and have extensive expertise in eye surgeries. Could I join the operation?"

From initially avoiding responsibilities to now volunteering to participate, Du Changyi was openly contradicting his earlier stance, making himself appear quite shameless.

Ya Ling recalled how, back then, she had invited Du Changyi to assist with Fu Yu’s surgery, but he had adopted a mocking attitude instead. Now that he saw an opportunity to reap benefits, he shamelessly sidled up to join in. She had no patience for someone like him.

Ye Jinwen blocked Du Changyi outside the office, speaking with undeniable bluntness.

"Director Du, you’re welcome to assist with the surgery. However... you won’t be credited for any achievements."

Du Changyi’s intentions were painfully transparent to everyone.

Clearly, he wanted to leverage the opportunity to boost his reputation through this RE Factor Elixir surgery.

When there were significant risks involved, he would shirk responsibility.

When success seemed more likely, he wanted a share of the glory.

What an unattractive mindset paired with brazen ambitions.

"You..." Du Changyi’s face turned red with anger as his motives were exposed. "If you’ve got the guts, why not keep monopolizing it forever!"

Having said that, he stormed off in a huff, his sleeves flaring.

"Fine then, monopolize it and drive yourself mad!"

Ye Jinwen scoffed softly, thinking to himself, "This RE Factor Elixir was developed by Little Mianmian. Whatever she decides to do with it is entirely her prerogative!"

In the midst of her busyness, Ya Ling glanced briefly at Ye Jinwen, her bright eyes carrying a sudden glimmer of amusement.