Min Xin also realized that he had startled the two elderly people, so he smiled and consoled them (telling a white lie): "Actually, madam, you really don’t have to be so nervous. Just like me, although I was surprised at first, now I’ve calmed down. Upon reflection, Anxi is quite capable, isn’t she? When has she ever failed?"

He paused for a moment and continued softly: "Besides, even if you don’t trust the child, you should trust Xichen, right? She’s Xichen’s apprentice, and Xichen is naturally the most aware of her abilities. Now, since Xichen is so calm, it means there’s nothing to worry about. You should put your heart at ease and just wait for the good news from that child."

Min Xin’s smooth talking left the old lady a little stunned, but she had to admit that he made sense, so she believed him quite a bit and felt more at ease.

With her heart at ease, she shot Jiang Chaoge a fierce look: "If Jingyao is fine, it’s all good. But if something happens, you’re the first I won’t forgive."

This woman, does she really think no one in the Wang Family can stand up to her, allowing the Jiang Family to be so presumptuous?

Jiang Chaoge forced a smile: "Madam, you must be confused. Shouldn’t you go to Gu Anxi first if something happens, since she treated Mr. Wang like an experiment subject?"

The old lady chuckled: "She used Jingyao as an experiment subject because she was confident, bold yet meticulous, which is exactly the style of our Wang Family. And you? You had no clue and still wanted to rush in. What would you do if you went in? Could you save him like Anxi did?"

Jiang Chaoge argued on her own: "At least my conservative treatment wouldn’t have put Mr. Wang at risk."

The old lady couldn’t be bothered with her.

Meanwhile, Jiang Chaoge secretly thought: So it was just an experimental stage. Gu Anxi is way too bold.

If something goes wrong, Gu Anxi will face dire consequences, and if she can’t handle it, she’ll definitely have to beg for my help.

Of course, she knew there was also a senior director in there, named Hao, but Jiang Chaoge was confident that Hao wasn’t as good as her...

Jiang Chaoge was both jealous and hoping for something to go wrong. She couldn’t bear for Gu Anxi to steal the spotlight again.

Just as she was quietly pondering this, the door of the operating room opened, and Director Hao came out. Jiang Chaoge immediately stepped forward, "Did something happen to Mr. Wang?"

Director Hao was initially very excited, but Jiang Chaoge’s interruption made him a bit displeased. He ignored her and turned to the old lady and Min Xin, saying, "It’s amazing, a miracle! Mr. Wang woke up. His stomach has been restored to its original state, his temperature has dropped significantly, and Little Gu managed the surgery with minimal blood loss. In short, things are going very well, a hundredfold, a thousandfold better than I expected. A medical miracle!"

Immersed in academia, Director Hao was extremely excited and rambled on about a bunch of academic terms, not caring if others understood. Min Xin didn’t understand nor was interested, but being a sycophant wanting to win the old lady’s favor, he pretended to be very interested—

"Oh, really?"

"Anxi is that amazing?"

"Was it very dangerous at the time? And she managed to solve it?"

"This child is incredible... truly remarkable..." Min Xin beamed, "Madam, you really are blessed."

...

The old lady didn’t understand either, but Min Xin’s words certainly sounded pleasing, so she gave him a glance: "You have a smart mouth. My son, knowing only to work, isn’t as clever as you; no wonder Zhou Yu was so smitten by you back then."

Min Xin intentionally scratched his head, acting all humble and well-behaved: "That’s also because Mr. Wang graciously let me."

The old lady laughed: "You’re quite sly. Matters of the heart can’t be forced; there’s no such thing as letting. If they didn’t end up together, it just means they weren’t meant to be."

Min Xin heard this and was delighted, went on flattering the old lady, making her quite happy.

Knowing when to stop, Min Xin retreated. Director Hao went back in and came out half an hour later to report more good news: "He’s recovered well and is being transferred to the ward."

He looked at his watch, "It’s almost noon, so madam and sir should eat first. After eating, you can see him."

The old lady, worried not only about her son but also the young one, asked, "Did Anxi eat? That child can’t go hungry."

Director Hao chuckled: "She’ll eat later. As doctors, we have to take care of patients first. Rest assured, madam, Dr. Little Gu will personally look after Mr. Wang for the next few days, and soon, you’ll see a lively Mr. Wang again."

Knowing that the old lady cared for Gu Anxi, Min Xin deliberately joined in, "Director Hao, your words are not right. You’re making our Mr. Wang sound like an animal, truly a test subject?"

Director Hao was a bit embarrassed and smiled: "Just a metaphor. I’ll have my assistant arrange your meal, though the hospital’s food is simple."

At this point, no one cared about the simplicity of the meal, taking a few bites before waiting outside the ward again. Jiang Chaoge wanted to wait too, but the old lady threw a few unkind words at her, making it hard to stay, so she left disheartened.

Downstairs, Jiang Chaoge made a call: "Check if Professor Bo’s experiment has a filed record."

If not, Gu Anxi is doomed!

...

In the top floor ward, the old lady paced back and forth, occasionally sending someone to ask why Jingyao hadn’t been brought over yet. The nurse smiled: "Post-surgery observation is necessary. Please relax, madam, with Dr. Little Gu here, everything will be fine."

The old lady nodded: "I’m reassured by her work."

She instructed someone: "Go outside and prepare some decent dishes. The child is picky, and she must be hungry by now."

After sending the person off, she and the old gentleman stayed waiting. Min Xin and Wang Jingchuan accompanied them, and after about twenty minutes, there was finally activity outside. The door opened, and Wang Jingyao was wheeled in, awake, and seemingly more spirited than before, though still pale.

Gu Anxi came along, staying until they entered the ward. After putting up the IV drip and checking everything was fine, she was ready to take a shower. The surgery took three and a half hours, and she was somewhat tired.

The old lady was busy caring for the young one’s meal while also concerned about her son’s condition, so Gu Anxi managed to take a shower first and then had a simple meal.

In the ward, Wang Jingyao lay weak, with the old lady sitting beside him, holding his hand. "Jingyao, are you feeling better now? Any discomfort?"

"Worried for nothing, madam." Wang Jingyao faintly smiled, extremely weak, yet his gaze was fixed on the old lady.

He knew the old lady must have been terrified, aware his illness had come swiftly and severely, with that little brat operating.

The old lady, always strong throughout her life, now that her son was safe, felt vulnerable. She softly sighed: "Your father and I have stopped pressuring you to marry, our only wish is for you to be safe and well, but I didn’t expect you to neglect yourself so."

Wang Jingyao slightly closed his eyes: "Rest assured, madam, it won’t happen again."

"There better not be a next time!" The old lady’s face turned stern, gently patting his face: "Your life was snatched back from death’s door; Director Hao had no recourse. If not for Anxi, that gutsy little rascal saving you, who knows where you’d be now."

Wang Jingyao opened his eyes again, his head turning slightly—

He didn’t see anyone.

The old lady stroked her son’s hand gently: "Alright, I know you’re looking for her. She’s gone to eat. She’s been up since early morning to operate on you, busy for half the day, and she hasn’t been well. Listen to me, when she comes back, you better make a proper apology, and let bygones be bygones. No one is allowed to bring it up again, and you’ll go back to being a good brother to her, treating her well, understand?"

Wang Jingyao found it both laughable and exasperating—

He had just been rescued, and the old lady was already thinking of this matter.

He spoke hoarsely: "Madam is biased."

"How am I biased? My greatest heart’s treasure is you," the old lady laughed, looking at her son with eyes full of love.

The older brother watched the old lady, feeling a bit distressed. After a moment, he nodded: "Alright, I won’t fuss about it with her..."

The old lady laughed: "That’s right, with your age, what’s there to fuss about with a child? It would be laughable if it got out. Oh, by the way, I got rid of that woman of yours. That Xiao Jiang, lacking any real skill and always eager to take credit, nearly cost you and your father’s lives. She’s nothing but bad luck!"