Chapter 12: Seemed to Have No Choice

Xu Chen hurriedly explained what happened when he was treating Cabinet Elder Ma.

After listening, Xu Jianhua's patience seemed to have reached its limit.

"You have caused enough trouble in Kyoto, and now you have come to Longcheng to add to the chaos. Are you trying to make me have a heart attack?"

Xu Jianhua regretted teaching his son medicine, feeling that his son was not suitable for this path at all.

Although he was furious, he still suppressed his impulse for the sake of his son: "Turn on the video call, I will guide you!"

After the video was connected, the screen was aimed at Lin Yu's back as he was busy with rescue work.

Xu Chen said nervously: "Dad, this is the person who said things he shouldn't have said when I was applying the needles, leading to my mistake."

These words reached Ma Yuanfeng's ears, making him even more angry.

Clearly, Ma Yueshang's condition was not Xu Chen's fault alone, but he wanted to shirk responsibility at this moment.

Ma Yuanfeng warned sternly: "If something happens to my father, I will make Xu Chen pay the price!"

For the Ma family, Ma Yueshang's existence is the family's protective umbrella.

Once his protection is lost, the Ma family's past disgraceful deeds will be exposed, and the family will face a huge crisis.

Realizing the seriousness of the matter, Xu Jianhua promised: "As long as I am still alive, I will definitely ensure Cabinet Elder Ma's safety."

However, Lin Yu ignored him and continued to focus on the rescue work.

In Xu Jianhua's view, this seemed to be a challenge to his authority.

"Do you know what kind of situation you are facing?" Xu Jianhua questioned contemptuously.

Lin Yu did not answer, because in his eyes, time is life, and any delay could be fatal.

Lin Yu moved aside, allowing Xu Jianhua to look directly at Ma Yueshang's miserable state. At this look, it was as if an invisible hand tightly pinched his throat, making his words stop abruptly.

Xu Jianhua was terrified, his eyes wide open, and even his phone almost slipped from his hand, trembling: "This... what is going on!"

"Master Lin, perhaps you could listen to the opinion of Medical Immortal Xu..." Ma Yuanfeng suggested.

With Lin Yu's movements, the silver needles were pulled out one by one carefully.

At this time, Ma Yueshang could hardly see any signs of life, his whole body was covered in blood, as if he had suffered great torture.

The air in the ward seemed to freeze, time seemed to stand still at this moment, and Xu Jianhua fell into complete panic.

After a while, Xu Jianhua suddenly broke the silence and accused: "This is not my son's responsibility, all this is because your acupuncture went wrong, killing Cabinet Elder Ma."

Lin Yu just sneered when he heard this, without too much explanation.

But Ma Yuanfeng was furious: "You saw with your own eyes that it was your son who applied the needles, how can you shirk responsibility."

"Ma brother, please calm down." Xu Jianhua's voice carried a trace of comfort, "Cabinet Elder Ma is beyond saving, but the Ma family still has hope. If my son can marry into the Ma family, then the two families can become in-laws, and the crisis brought by Cabinet Elder Ma's passing can be resolved."

Hearing this, Ma Yuanfeng fell into deep thought. For him, this was a difficult choice.

Although he had no good feelings for Xu Chen, after Ma Yueshang passed away, the Ma family indeed needed a powerful ally as support.

Xu Jianhua is not only a doctor with superb medical skills but also a person with deep political schemes. His proposal seems to solve the problem at hand.

Seeing Ma Yuanfeng hesitate, Xu Jianhua further pressured: "But regarding Cabinet Elder Ma's death, someone must take responsibility, otherwise someone will make a big fuss about this matter."

Xu Jianhua's words were not finished, but Ma Yuanfeng had already understood his intention, pushing Master Lin to the front to be the scapegoat. Xu Jianhua was indeed experienced, and his strategy was quite brilliant.

The ward was silent again, with only the slightly proud smile hanging on Xu Chen's face.

He believed in his father's arrangement, and he would definitely be fine.

And that Master Lin, who once saved their whole family, now had to bear everything for him.

Ma Yuanfeng struggled internally; he didn't want to see his daughter marry the person who killed his father, and even less did he want to betray his savior, Master Lin.

He knew that once the news leaked, the Ma family might face extinction.

However, he could not accept letting an innocent person bear the crime, especially someone like Master Lin who had kindness to the Ma family.

Finally, Ma Yuanfeng said painfully: "However, Master Lin once saved my father's life, I cannot be so ungrateful."

This decision was both a persistence of conscience and a call for justice.

Xu Jianhua persuaded softly: "We have no other choice, but we can give him some compensation."

Ma Yuanfeng turned to look at Lin Yu, seeing him still focused on treating Ma Yueshang, without any sign of giving up.

This scene deeply touched Ma Yuanfeng's heart, although he knew that Lin Yu had no strong background support, even if he had treated several important figures, these figures would not stand up for the Ma family at this moment.

If Lin Yu had a big shot like a Cabinet Elder supporting him, Ma Yuanfeng would refuse Xu Jianhua without hesitation.

However, the reality was before his eyes, and he seemed to have no choice.

Lin Yu heard the conversation in the video call clearly, but he just saved people silently, as if everything outside had nothing to do with him.

When seeing Ma Yuanfeng silent, Xu Jianhua knew that the other party had acquiesced to his proposal.

So he said to Lin Yu: "Master Lin, as long as you are willing to take this responsibility, your family will receive the best care."

Xu Chen followed up after hearing his father's words, emphasizing that they had the ability to make Lin Yu's family worry-free.

However, Lin Yu still focused on the rescue, even if Ma Yueshang's situation looked hopeless.

Ma Yuanfeng watched this scene, conflicted in his heart; he knew that if Ma Yueshang's death were revealed, it would definitely lead to unnecessary trouble. ===== CHAPTER 13 =====

Xu Jianhua whispered persuasively: "We are also doing this out of necessity, but we can offer him some compensation."

Ma Yuanfeng turned his head to look at Lin Yu, seeing that he was still focused on treating Ma Yueshang, showing no signs of giving up.

This scene deeply touched Ma Yuanfeng's heart; although he knew Lin Yu lacked powerful backing and that even if he had cured a few influential figures in the past, those people would not extend a helping hand to the Ma family at this moment.

If Lin Yu had a big figure like a Cabinet Elder supporting him from behind, Ma Yuanfeng would have refused Xu Jianhua without hesitation.

Yet the reality was right before his eyes, and he seemed to have no other choice.

Lin Yu heard the conversation in the video call clearly, but he just silently continued saving the patient, as if everything in the outside world had nothing to do with him.

Seeing Ma Yuanfeng remain silent, Xu Jianhua knew that the other party had tacitly agreed to his proposal.

So he said to Lin Yu: "Master Lin, as long as you are willing to take this responsibility, your family will receive the best care."

Upon hearing his father's words, Xu Chen followed up, emphasizing that they had the ability to ensure Lin Yu's family would never have to worry about food or clothing.

However, Lin Yu remained focused on the treatment, even though Ma Yueshang's condition appeared hopeless.

Ma Yuanfeng watched this scene, feeling conflicted; he knew that if Ma Yueshang's death were exposed, it would certainly invite unnecessary trouble.