Treasure Hunt: Tycoon's Priceless Runaway Wife-Chapter 588 - 587: The True Cause of the Disease (Second Update)
After Doctor Dong completed a series of examinations for Baobao, it was already late. Baobao, who had been yawning nonstop, watched as the doctor and nurse left, snuggled into bed, found a comfortable position, and quickly fell asleep.
Le Tong tucked him in, dimmed the bedside lamp, gave him a gentle kiss, and then turned to follow Ji Rui out of the intensive care unit to Doctor Dong’s office, as instructed.
"Mr. Ji, Baobao’s health is good; there’s no need to worry. I asked you to accompany him here firstly as a precaution, and secondly to conduct a comprehensive medical examination."
Le Tong and Ji Rui nodded, listening attentively.
"In today’s examination, aside from the routine checks, I also conducted an additional test."
Le Tong and Ji Rui exchanged a glance and couldn’t help but ask worriedly, "Is there something particularly wrong?"
Doctor Dong quickly shook his head to reassure Le Tong, "No, Baobao’s condition is very stable; you don’t need to worry too much. The additional test was at the behest of my mentor."
"Your mentor?" Even Ji Rui couldn’t help but ask this time.
"Yes, hadn’t I told you before? Baobao’s recovery is going well, and my mentor has been using his entire treatment process as a detailed research subject. About a month ago, my mentor made a significant discovery – a new suspicion."
Upon hearing this, Le Tong’s heart was in her throat, fearing that Baobao’s condition might yet again have a regression. However, she remained silent, gripping Ji Rui’s hand tightly, quietly waiting for Doctor Dong to continue.
"From Baobao’s initial medical reports, we found that a certain set of data in his body differs from that of normal people. After over a month of in-depth investigation and analysis, the conclusion we’ve drawn is that Baobao’s illness might be induced by some form of nitrosamine compound."
Le Tong stared at Ji Rui, thinking his intelligent mind should comprehend what Doctor Dong was saying. Unexpectedly, Ji Rui’s eyes were also clouded with confusion.
Ji Rui leaned slightly forward, "Doctor Dong, could you please clarify?"
"My mentor and I suspect that Baobao’s illness is unrelated to genetics and is more likely caused by long-term exposure to some kind of nitrosamine compound."
Doctor Dong’s expression was very grave, and he spoke each word with extreme caution.
Le Tong and Ji Rui furrowed their brows simultaneously; Le Tong could even feel Ji Rui’s palm sweating profusely. Then, she heard Ji Rui ask the question she wanted to ask.
"Doctor Dong, are you suggesting that you suspect Baobao may have been deliberately exposed to this substance over a long period, leading to his illness?"
Ji Rui’s voice suddenly lost all warmth, and his hand, like his tone, was cold and rigid!
Doctor Dong slowly nodded, "That’s correct. My mentor and I indeed believe this. Baobao was healthy before, so we can basically rule out disease caused by long-term medication. Under normal circumstances, a child living in a normal environment with normal diet wouldn’t have this anomalous data in their body."
Ji Rui’s expression was serious. After a moment, he asked Doctor Dong, "Doctor Dong, could you do me a favor and accompany me to my home?"
By now, Le Tong had a vague understanding of Ji Rui’s intention, "Ji Rui, are you sure?"
As a mother, she was more concerned about Baobao’s health than anyone else. But at the same time, as Ji Rui’s wife, she was almost certain that if something were really found in the Ji Family mansion, the relationship Ji Rui had painstakingly maintained with Mr. Ji would rupture once more.
"I’m sure! No matter who it is, daring to harm Baobao, I will make them pay!"
In Ji Rui’s eyes, besides determination, there was immense heartbreak.
As Baobao’s dad, he understood more than anyone else the pain and suffering Baobao endured since falling ill. Even now, both Baobao and he and Le Tong were constantly walking on thin ice.
If all of this was fate, he could only choose to endure silently and strive to change things, but if it was man-made, he would not let the perpetrator off easily.
Le Tong had no intention to persuade Ji Rui because Baobao was her life, and anyone trying to harm him was as though trying to end her life.
So, she only quietly watched as Ji Rui made a phone call, arranging everything with the police station, and listened to him as he told her to stay in the hospital and look after Baobao.
Ji Rui, accompanied by Doctor Dong and another doctor, returned to the mansion, where at the entrance stood a black car with several plainclothes policemen inside.
Ji Rui led Doctor Dong and a few policemen into the mansion. Mr. Ji was sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper. Seeing Ji Rui return, he was first delighted, but upon noticing the unfamiliar people following him besides Doctor Dong, he was astounded.
"Ah Ru, where is Baobao?"
Ji Rui ignored him and just beckoned to Housekeeper Li.
"Uncle Li, please ask everyone to return to their rooms now. Without my orders, no one is allowed to leave their rooms."
Upon hearing Ji Rui’s tone, Housekeeper Li was already so frightened that his face turned pale. He dared not ask why, and quickly went to arrange it.
Sitting in the wheelchair, Mr. Ji sensed something was wrong and folded the newspaper, looking sternly at Ji Rui.
"Ah Ru, what on earth has happened?"
Ji Rui gave him a deep look, as if he no longer had the desire to speak with him, then turned to Doctor Dong and said, "Doctor Dong, could you please repeat what you told us in the hospital for his benefit?"
Mr. Ji’s hand trembled slightly on the wheelchair’s armrest.
In recent times, the relationship between the father and son had greatly improved; Ji Rui would call him dad. But now, he referred to him distantly as "he." What had happened to cause such a drastic change in Ji Rui’s attitude?
Mr. Ji looked at Ji Rui, but the latter wouldn’t even spare him a glance, only whispering to the few unfamiliar men behind him.
It took Doctor Dong about ten minutes to make Mr. Ji understand what he meant, "Doctor Dong, are you suggesting that Baobao’s condition might be because someone intentionally harmed him?"
Mr. Ji’s voice trembled, and his expression was complex. At that moment, he lacked even the courage to glance up at his son.
"Yes, more or less what I mean. Of course, these are just our suspicions. I hope it’s merely our suspicion."
The implication being, if this were to turn out to be true, it would cause significant harm to the family.
"I’m having them conduct a thorough search of the entire house; you don’t object, do you?" Although it was phrased as a question, his actions indicated that regardless of Mr. Ji’s approval, the search would proceed.
Ji Rui looked coldly at Mr. Ji, his gaze filled with a mix of emotions, including intense hatred.
Mr. Ji let out a long sigh, "Go ahead, start with my bedroom."
