Chapter 1141: There Is a Third Way

Liu Xin'ai felt that Xu Xiaoxiao's smile had a deeper meaning!

She wanted to understand a bit more, so she asked, "Were you chatting with Fei'er at the time?"

"Yes, we were just chatting about flowers, but then I tripped over a stone and had an accident."

After hearing Xu Xiaoxiao's explanation, Liu Xin'ai fell silent.

If it were just a normal chat, how could there be such a great impact that it caused a head injury?

I'm afraid...

This woman is not telling the truth!

Qin Yiyan heard the two of them chatting.

Thinking of how dark the garden was after sunset, he said with a hint of guilt, "I should have had the housekeeper install lights in the garden sooner."

"It certainly should be installed; it's not good if others fall too. But the flowers in that garden... are truly a bit miserable."

Xu Xiaoxiao was lamenting.

In reality? She was dropping hints to Qin Yiyan on behalf of her friend.

Qin Yiyan caught Xu Xiaoxiao's implication.

And he had already taken action; holding Liu Xin'ai's shoulder, he said, "The air-freighted flowers have already been delivered home. I expect the gardener is planting them right now. Once you go back, you'll be able to see a cluster of flowers in full bloom."

A cluster of flowers in full bloom obtained through this method...

To be honest, Liu Xin'ai didn't have any expectations at all.

But Xu Xiaoxiao was looking at them, so Liu Xin'ai had to look up and respond, "Don't go to such expense next time; it costs a lot of money."

After hearing her friend's words, Xu Xiaoxiao...

Could not help but lament: what a mood-killer!

Shouldn't she be saying "thank you, husband" at a time like this?

To think she's still fussing over money...

Xu Xiaoxiao sighed, feeling that it was truly fate's favor that this woman could get married earlier than her!

And after sighing, she didn't forget to remind Liu Xin'ai: "Your husband earns so much money, isn't it meant to be spent? Sigh, I really envy you; I'd love to find a man who would spend money like water for me!"

(Note: This line is a continuation of the previous one in the source text.)

Xu Xiaoxiao's reminder, however, made Qin Yiyan mistakenly think she wanted to date, so he said, "I do know some new financial elites; if you're interested, you can get to know them."

This suggestion made Xu Xiaoxiao laugh in spite of herself.

She shook her head and said, "You two are really fond of playing matchmaker for others. But I'm not in a hurry to date. If there's anyone suitable, introduce them to Bai Yufei first. It's a waste not to date at such a great age."

Liu Xin'ai looked at Xu Xiaoxiao.

She didn't know if it was her imagination, but she always felt that when Bai Yufei was mentioned...

Xu Xiaoxiao's attitude was a bit strange.

Liu Xin'ai wanted to know if there was a hidden meaning in this, so she wanted to find an opportunity to meet with Xu Xiaoxiao alone.

However...

Before she could find an opportunity, a situation arose on Liu Tengnian's side!

That day, after Liu Xin'ai finished breakfast, she was preparing to go to the Laboratory.

But her phone suddenly rang.

Liu Xin'ai glanced at the number and revealed a faint smile.

Answering the phone, she said, "Why are you calling me so early?"

The person on the other end of the phone was Liu Qingze.

He would occasionally talk to Liu Xin'ai to communicate about their father's medical condition and some matters at the company.

Yet at this moment, his tone was completely devoid of his usual youthfulness and vigor.

Instead, he was very agitated: "Sister, come to the Hospital quickly! Dad's condition has suddenly worsened, and he's been sent to the emergency room!!!"

These words made Liu Xin'ai freeze.

Immediately, she gripped her phone tightly and said in a low voice, "I'm coming over right now!"

Liu Xin'ai rushed to the Hospital at the fastest speed possible.

At this time, the surgery had not yet ended.

Liu Qingze stood outside the operating room, a touch of weariness appearing on his young face.

It wasn't until he saw Liu Xin'ai that his tense heart finally relaxed.

A little.

Liu Xin'ai looked toward the direction of the operating room and then asked, "What is the situation now?"

"I don't know either, but many doctors have gone in, including specialists! Before Dad fainted... he even vomited blood!"

Liu Qingze's description made Liu Xin'ai clench her palms tightly.

Deep down, there was a faint, bad premonition!

Seeing Liu Xin'ai's serious expression, Liu Qingze's heart tightened again.

He pressed further, asking, "Sister, Dad will be fine, right?"

"He definitely will," Liu Xin'ai said softly.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingze leaned against the wall to wait.

After waiting for another hour or so, the surgery finally ended.

Liu Xin'ai saw the surgeon walk out and immediately went to meet them.

The doctor looked at Liu Xin'ai, their eyes filled with helplessness and sympathy: "We are all colleagues, so I'll be blunt: your father... has developed organ failure."

Liu Xin'ai immediately closed her eyes.

This is a very terrible situation; once it happens, it means...

Liu Tengnian's life has begun an accelerated countdown!

But Liu Xin'ai's research... still needs time!!!

The doctor said, "We cannot hesitate any longer; either we risk the surgery, or... we use the remaining time to fulfill unfinished wishes."

He spoke very tactfully.

This latter method is to give up treatment and let the patient fend for themselves!

But how could Liu Xin'ai be willing to accept that?!

She took a deep breath and then said, "There is a third way!"

"I know you want to use a newly developed drug to boost your father's immune system. But that drug has major side effects, and whether there are any contraindications is still unknown."

"But all things considered, this is the only choice, isn't it?" Liu Xin

'ai said.

The doctor fell silent.

It was a tacit acknowledgment of Liu Xin'ai's words.

However...

"This drug hasn't hit the market yet; it's impossible to get."

"I will find a way; I will definitely have it sent over as soon as possible!"

After saying this, Liu Xin'ai had her younger brother take care of the rest.

She then turned around, thinking about what method she could use to obtain the drug.

Liu Xin'ai thought as she walked.

Her heart was in a mess.

Her mind was also very chaotic.

Because of the confusion, she accidentally bumped into someone while walking.

The other person was about to speak, but Liu Xin'ai said distractedly, "Sorry."

Afterward, she didn't even look at the person's face; she steadied herself and continued walking.

Jiang Chenghao did not expect to run into Liu Xin'ai, and his heart surged with excitement.

It was just that...

Liu Xin'ai's state made him puzzled and worried.

Jiang Chenghao did not speak to Liu Xin'ai, but simply followed her out of the Hospital.

Then he watched as she took out her phone and began making call after call.

Liu Xin'ai wanted to use her connections to first find the person in charge of the pharmaceutical factory that developed the new drug.

But after making several calls, there was no progress at all.

Instead, Jiang Chenghao silently memorized the name of the drug Liu Xin'ai had recited.

Afterward, he left quietly.

And Liu Xin'ai was completely unaware of Jiang Chenghao's appearance and departure.

She gripped her hot phone, her mood becoming increasingly dejected.

But once she thought of how her father's hope was pinned on her...

Liu Xin'ai immediately took a deep breath.

She decided to personally visit an old dean.

Liu Xin'ai spent the day rushing about outside.

By the time she returned home, she had already missed dinner time.

Seeing her, Qin Yiyan couldn't help but frown: "Why are you back so late?"

Liu Xin'ai had left in a hurry this morning.

She also hadn't let Xiao'an follow her.

Qin Yiyan felt it was strange,

so he personally went to the Laboratory.

As a result, he discovered that Liu Xin'ai hadn't gone there at all today!