Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law-Chapter 100 - 101: I’ll Sign!
With such a high mortality rate, there was no way he would make it off the operating table in his current condition!
"Therefore, we need your signed consent for the surgery. You’d better decide quickly. The longer you wait, the higher the mortality rate," the middle-aged expert said unapologetically.
The hospital couldn’t care less about their feelings. As long as it didn’t affect profits, it didn’t matter to them whether the patient lived or died.
The members of the Tang Family looked at each other, but no one spoke. Signing for surgery was standard procedure, but they didn’t dare. What if the old man died? Not only would the Tang Family descend into chaos, but whoever signed would also bear the blame. This was a signature that would lead to eternal infamy.
"Is conservative treatment an option?" Tang Xuewu’s body trembled, her beautiful eyes filling with tears. "Is there still a chance with that?"
No matter how Old Master Tang had treated her, he was still her grandfather. When she was little, he had often held her and told her stories.
The middle-aged expert considered this for a moment before speaking slowly. "It’s hard to say. We’ve already put Old Master Tang on the best imported medicine and equipment, so his condition is stable for now. But whether he’ll wake up is up to fate. The chances of waking up with conservative treatment are very, very slim."
The expert patiently explained the situation to Tang Xuewu. Upon hearing this, she immediately understood. It meant her grandfather would live on in a vegetative state, sustained only by nutritional fluids. She gripped Qin Long’s hand again, her face streaked with tears. She wanted to say something, but for a moment, she didn’t know how to begin.
Jiangzhong First People’s Hospital was the best in the city. Now that even their top experts were saying this, it seemed there was truly no hope for his survival. So many experts can’t solve this problem. Wouldn’t asking Qin Long to intervene just be putting him in harm’s way?
"Grandfather, you have to wake up!" Tang Yuxiang shouted toward the window, his face contorted in pain as he clenched his fists.
Seeing this, the experts gave him a thumbs-up, thinking what a filial child he was. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
"You promised me five million, and you still have to sign! Sign the papers, then you can die!" Tang Yuxiang accidentally blurted out what he was really thinking.
Hearing this, the experts’ faces darkened, and they cursed him internally.
"Hey..." Tang Sen, Tang Yuxiang’s father, gave him a token scolding. Everyone else pretended they hadn’t heard a thing. After all, Tang Yuxiang had only voiced what they were all thinking. If Old Master Tang was going to die, so be it, but he should at least distribute his assets first. Everyone hoped to get a larger share.
"Tang Xuewu, Grandpa used to be so good to you. Why don’t you sign?" Tang Chuchu’s mind spun as a scheme formed.
"I..." Tang Xuewu was a little dazed.
To save her grandfather, she had no problem signing. However, she was afraid of being blamed by the Tang family afterward. Over the years, Tang Xuewu had become immune to their jeers and insults. The only thing she feared was her grandfather dying during the surgery... If that happened, everyone would point their fingers at her, accusing her of killing him. That was why she was also afraid.
"It should be you. Grandpa was so good to you before," Tang Chuchu sneered, pressing her again. "He held you in the palm of his hand, afraid you might melt. Isn’t it time for you to repay him?"
As long as my cousin takes the bait, if the old man dies, the Tang family will surely vent all their frustrations on her. Then, naturally, Tang Xuewu’s branch of the family will have no right to the inheritance, especially the valuable ancestral properties. It was a brilliant scheme that had just occurred to her.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Is our Xuewu the only grandchild Grandpa has?" Zhang Meilan was furious and quickly pulled Xuewu behind her. "Why don’t you sign? How come we never see any of the good things, like when dividends are distributed?"
Hearing this, Tang Chuchu was too embarrassed to say another word.
"Alright, that’s enough. I know a client who might know Medical Immortal Qin. I’ll give it a try," Tang Sen said, immediately taking out his phone to make a call.
Qin Long sat to one side, a wry smile playing on his lips. They all know of the Medical Immortal, but not one of them recognizes me, Qin Long. Truly speechless.
About a minute later, Tang Sen returned, his expression grim. "Brother Wang said that Medical Immortal Qin is incredibly elusive, and no one has ever seen his true face..." He sighed in disappointment.
The Tang family fell silent. No one was willing to step forward.
"The old master’s heart pressure is dropping," the middle-aged expert announced anxiously as he came out of the ward. "If there’s another blockage, his blood vessels could rupture. At that point, not even a god could save him."
"Mom, don’t stop me! I can’t just watch Grandpa die! Even if there’s only a sliver of hope..." Tang Xuewu suddenly stepped forward. "Bring me the consent form. I’ll sign it!" she declared, biting her red lip.
Instantly, all eyes snapped toward her.
Zhang Meilan desperately tugged at Tang Xuewu, shooting Tang De meaningful glances. Have you forgotten how coldly Grandpa has always treated her and our family?
"Mom, no matter what, he’s my grandfather. I can’t just stand by and watch him die," Tang Xuewu said, shaking off Zhang Meilan’s hand and walking toward the doctor. "We’re family, and his blood flows in my veins. I can’t watch him die. Even if the hope is faint, even if the outcome is death... at least our conscience will be clear, right?"
Qin Long shook his head helplessly as he watched her. This girl is too kind. She took care of a nobody like me for three years without giving up. How could she possibly abandon her own grandfather, even if he was so cold to her? But this was precisely why Qin Long truly liked her.
"Tang Xuewu, once you sign, if Grandpa doesn’t pull through, you’ll have to bear all the consequences," Tang Chuchu said coldly from the side.
"I’ll bear them," Tang Xuewu replied, biting her lip.
Still, her heart ached with disappointment. Grandpa had so many children and grandchildren, yet not a single one was willing to step forward. They were all content to watch him waste away. How utterly heartbreaking.
"Tang Xuewu, you said that yourself," Tang Chuchu remarked, stopping the recording on her phone.
Just as Tang Xuewu was about to sign, a nurse rushed out of the patient room. The middle-aged expert’s expression changed drastically. It’s over. That surgery and its hundred-thousand-plus fee are off the table. Old Master Tang’s condition has deteriorated rapidly. He could die at any moment.
"It’s too late. There’s nothing more to discuss," a bald expert, who followed close behind, said with a helpless sigh, shaking his head.
As Old Master Tang’s attending physician, he was deeply pained that he couldn’t save him. Although he was accustomed to life and death, he still felt immense sorrow.
"Grandpa!" Upon hearing the news, Tang Xuewu’s lips turned pale, and her body began to tremble.
The other members of the Tang family immediately stood up and hurried toward the room.
Tang Xuewu stood frozen on the spot, tears welling up and spilling from her beautiful eyes as memories of her childhood with her grandfather flashed through her mind.
*"Xuewu, slow down!"*
*"Xuewu, let Grandpa see the floral dress he bought you."*
