A Divine Farmer

Chapter 300 - She Could Not Take the Blame

“You're right. Go dilute the medicine right away and get it ready for the patient,” Chen Shi commanded Liu Hsing without hesitation.

Liu Hsing was somewhat reluctant, but he knew that his objections would lead nowhere. Chen Shi had made up his mind, and whatever the outcome, he was prepared to face it.

There was a silver lining, though; they could test the medicine on Su Mei first. If she experienced any adverse reactions, they could still prevent Zhang Xiaolong from administering the drug recklessly.

Liu Hsing remained convinced that Zhang Xiaolong had nefarious intentions, aiming to profit from the epidemic. If it wasn't money he was after, then it had to be fame. After all, anyone who made a significant impact during such a devastating outbreak would surely be featured in the newspapers and swarmed by reporters, becoming an overnight sensation whether they liked it or not.

Despite his deep-seated discontent, Liu Hsing went ahead and arranged for the medicine to be diluted, all the while keeping a watchful eye on Zhang Xiaolong's every action.

They reached Su Mei's ward to find her significantly thinner, her skin showing troubling signs of bleeding.

Zhang Xiaolong had only been to Eternal Light Village for a single day, yet Su Mei had contracted the Ebola Virus before his visit. The symptoms had started to manifest over the past few days and had now escalated.

Upon Zhang Xiaolong's arrival, Su Mei froze momentarily before turning away in a fit of hysteria. “Don't come any closer, I don't want to see you. Just leave!” she cried out.

“I've found a cure that can completely eradicate the virus. Just drink this, and you'll start to feel better immediately,” Zhang Xiaolong urged her earnestly.

Tears streamed down Su Mei's face as she faced away from him. She had ingested numerous medications that day, but all she had witnessed were more patients being carried out of the ward, one by one.

Having lost all hope for survival, she didn't want Zhang Xiaolong to witness her in such a wretched state before her death.

“I won't drink it. Get out!” Su Mei lashed out, feigning anger. “Do you think you can boss me around just because I had feelings for you? I'd rather die. Leave me alone!”

“Ridiculous!” Zhang Xiaolong was furious. “I traveled a great distance to find you, solely to bring back a whole Su Mei to Mr. Su as a matter of accountability. If I hadn't come, it would be a different story. But now that I'm here, you don't get to choose death. Hurry up and take your medicine!”

“Get out!” Su Mei actually just wanted him to leave; she could take the medicine later, even without him present.

Sadly, Zhang Xiaolong failed to grasp her intentions. This was no laughing matter. Moreover, her refusal to take the medicine meant the doctor couldn't risk giving it to other patients, which could lead to complications.

In a moment of hesitation, Su Mei's stubborn streak resurfaced. “If you won't leave, I'll just kill myself to prove my point!”

With that, she charged toward the nearest wall.

The wall was a mere two meters away, with Zhang Xiaolong and the others several meters behind her. By the time they realized what was happening, it was too late to intervene.

Thud!

Su Mei collided with the wall, fully intending to knock herself out.

Always proud and haughty, she had considered herself the most beautiful woman. Now, humiliated in front of the man she loved, she couldn't bear it and acted out in desperation.

But as she braced for the impact, expecting pain, she found the wall surprisingly forgiving. Far from lethal, she couldn't even manage to faint or feign unconsciousness.

Opening her eyes, she discovered she had run into Zhang Xiaolong's chest, cushioned by his hand. No wonder the “wall” had felt so soft.

Chen Shi and the rest breathed a sigh of relief. They had only seen a blur before Zhang Xiaolong intercepted her, preventing what could have been the first suicide in the quarantine zone.

“Why would you…” Su Mei was initially shocked, then turned pale with fear. “Why are you so foolish? You could get infected!”

“Don't worry,” Zhang Xiaolong reassured her, holding her wrist firmly. “I won't get infected. Just take the medicine. Don't you trust me? Drink it, and if you still die, I'll die with you.”

“Xiaolong…” Su Mei cast aside all her reservations, rushing into his arms and breaking into tears.

The tender scene was swiftly captured by reporters covering the epidemic. Once the plague passed, this poignant love story alone would move hearts. And if the medicine proved effective, it would be truly remarkable.

Chen Shi and the others watched from outside, deeply moved. To think that young people would go to such lengths for love, risking everything!

But the results were clear: Su Mei stopped resisting and dutifully swallowed the medicine.

Zhang Xiaolong deftly produced silver needles, rapidly inserting them into her key acupoints. His divine power met no resistance, as effortless as piercing tofu with steel needles.

“Controlling needles with Qi!”

To the untrained eye, Zhang Xiaolong's technique was nothing short of impressive—both stylish and cool. But Chen Shi recognized the skill involved. It was the art of controlling needles with Qi, a feat he believed only Wang Zhengyi could achieve, though it had never been confirmed—merely his suspicion.

Yet here was this young man, who had boldly entered the hospital, demonstrating such a masterful technique, even surpassing Wang Zhengyi.

Soon, Zhang Xiaolong collected the needles. His actions were meant to enhance the medicine's potency, allowing for quicker results.

The room filled with the aromatic scent of the medicine. Even without tasting it, the fragrance alone was invigorating.

However, just as hope was rising, Su Mei suddenly expelled a mass of foul blood, startling everyone.

They had relied on the scent to gauge the medicine's quality, but if it failed to cure and instead endangered the patient's life, that would be disastrous.

All eyes turned to Chen Shi. Though it was Zhang Xiaolong who proposed the trial, any issues with the medicine would implicate Chen Shi as well.

Fully aware of the gravity, Chen Shi could only offer his remorseful apology, “I'm sorry. It was improper to test an unverified medicine on a patient. I take full responsibility for this. Once the epidemic is over, I will face the consequences. For now, let's focus on our work.”

“No, we can't let Chair Chen take the fall for this,” Liu Hsing declared with righteous indignation. “He's the one at fault. He wanted to seize this chance for his own fame, yet it's us, the frontline doctors, who are left holding the bag. You claim to be a doctor too, right? If you have any backbone, then speak up.”

All eyes turned toward him as Zhang Xiaolong stood up and offered a nonchalant smile. “This drug trial incident has had the robust support of Chair Chen…”

“Damn it!” Liu Hsing, seething with anger, swung his fist and struck out at him.