Chapter 1629: 1575 On the Verge of Death

Those you know who can actively come to the boss's side aren't many," Su Yun said.

Asia Bank, you know it?

I know, it was a bank built by overseas Chinese in the mid-20th century. Later it was swept away—how? Any descendants left?

Since the Song and Ming dynasties, there has been a steady flow of overseas Chinese from the southeast coast to Southeast Asian countries, and they have already taken root.

Plus, given the ethnic characteristics, it's really hard to completely wipe out the Chinese here.

Well, the largest share belongs to the Wang family. This is the biggest family in Southeast Asia, one could say they're rich enough to rival a country," Zou Yu said.

Don't talk about money, it hurts feelings." Su Yun waved her hand indifferently, losing interest all at once.

The head of the Wang family is already 93 years old; his health has deteriorated rapidly in recent years. He can't see with his eyes, his hearing is almost completely gone, and his heart isn't good either. It seems like heart failure or something similar—I'm not entirely sure," Zou Yu described.

So what are you having the boss go see?

They have money; before the patriarch passes away, they always try to find any doctor they can for a consultation, otherwise someone in the family might object." Zou Yu laughed: "He's over ninety—it's practically a celebratory death. Just take a look, earn a big red envelope, and maintain some connection with that side; I think it's a good thing.

Zheng Ren Gang wanted to refuse, when suddenly a "ding-dong" sound came from his ear.

【Main Line Quest: Return to Roots.

Quest Details: Treat the illness of Mr. Wang of the Southeast Asian Chinese family.

Quest Duration: 1 month.

Quest Rewards: Grandmaster Level Skill Book ×2, Energy Potion ×2, Experience Points 100,000, Skill Points 10,000. Cash Treasure Chest ×1

Looking at the dazzling array of rewards, Zheng Ren froze.

The Big Pig Trotter hasn't issued a task to me for a while; why assign such a big task for diagnosing and treating an elderly person on his last legs?

For the stingy, life-or-death Big Pig Trotter, this certainly counts as a big task.

Moreover, Zheng Ren learned from the Big Pig Trotter's hint that this old Mr. Wang isn't just dying of old age—he's actually ill.

Strange—wouldn't experts from all over the world be consulting on him? How could everyone not know he's sick?

Su Yun found it a bit strange and glanced at Zheng Ren.

Given his personality, shouldn't he just outright refuse something like this?

Which hospital's doctor did you see?" Zheng Ren asked in a low voice.

We've basically tried them all—Tokyo National, Mayo Clinic, Hopkins, Copenhagen University Hospital, etc." Zou Yu said, "He's old; probably only has a month or two left."

Then why come to us?" Su Yun laughed: "Truly rich people—money so plentiful they don't know where to spend it.

No, no." Zou Yu said: "My father went to visit the elderly gentleman a few days ago and recommended Boss Zheng. This isn't like the prior matters with Master Song and Master Yan, where precedents were set; Old Mr. Wang insists that Boss Zheng, you must make time despite your busy schedule...

Not a single person from the Wang family has come—really hard to believe their sincerity," Su Yun said coldly.

I'm just a lackey; I don't stand on ceremony with Boss Zheng or Yun Ge'er—I came running as soon as I got the word," Zou Yu said with a laugh.

Who treats you like family, and how much are they paying?" Su Yun asked with a laugh.

According to the old rules, it depends on what the host wants." Zou Yu pondered, "But following the Wang family's customs, the old man can't possibly be cured—just a glance, and it shouldn't exceed what the Qin family paid.

Not much either," Su Yun said, a bit disappointed.

Of course, if Yun Ge'er could actually turn back time, make the Wang family patriarch rise from the dead and return to youth... Even if not that miraculous, just being able to hear and see would earn pay no less than what the Qin family gave," Zou Yu said with a laugh.

Alright, when do we set off?" Zheng Ren asked.

The car had just left 912 not far when the discussion was basically done. Since Zheng Ren agreed, Su Yun didn't mind taking a flight.

After a few hours of sleep we'll be there, and there's a big sum to earn—why not?

You have medical records, right?" Zheng Ren asked.

If you agree, the Wang family people will come over right away." Zou Yu said, "I'm just here to sound things out.

There are really a lot of these interpersonal matters, and Zheng Ren couldn't be bothered to think about their little schemes. The system gave a mission, so we'd better hurry to finish it.

Alright, matters settled—let's head back." Zheng Ren said, "Miss Zou, please get the Wang family to send over all the test results; I'll take a look first.

Zheng Ren was also curious—why would the Big Pig Trotter assign a task to diagnose and treat an elderly person's illness?

There's definitely something fishy about it.

Good!" Zou Yu laughed, "Boss Zheng is truly public-spirited.

Don't talk nonsense; back at work there are still images to review. These past two days have been crazy—six surgeries a day... Boss, do you think you can handle it?" Su Yun complained.

I haven't let you operate; Fu Gui'er can already handle the surgery. I'll bring Old Liu a few more procedures—this side can be left entirely to the two of them. I just need to check the images before surgery and the patients after.

What about Sister Lin's weight-loss surgery over there?

Urge Old Liu to hurry over; this kind of procedure he'll definitely pick up right away, and then I won't need to manage it.

Well, that works out nicely for you.

Isn't it always like that?" Zheng Ren chuckled, "Miss Zou, if turning around isn't convenient, we can just walk back.

Zheng Ren saw Zou Yu's car crawling slowly through the traffic sea of the capital; at this time it's easy to get out from 912, but turning back would be difficult.

Go..." Zou Yu saw Zheng Ren wasn't joking, hesitated a moment, then told the driver to pull over to the side of the road.

Zheng Ren waved his hand and walked back with Su Yun.

Boss, this is really losing face," Su Yun complained.

You said this trip to Nanyang requires reporting to Director Kong—should we report it the same way as we do inside the hospital?" Zheng Ren said.

You can think of all this—I'm relieved." Su Yun laughed, "Better to report it after all, since it counts as political achievement. Director Yan might not care, but Directors Ye and Lin definitely will.

Alright then." Zheng Ren nodded.

The TIPS surgery matter is now on track; the third-stage task is just a little shy of completion, likely to be finished today.

All this is related to my own surgical skill level, and also to the leadership of Hospital 912.

Never mind anything else—if someone doesn't take it seriously, trips you up with some petty trick nobody can complain about, this matter will at least be delayed a month.

After that, who knows what else might happen.

Change the venue, and it's the same—or maybe even worse here. Zheng Ren clearly understood all the right and wrong in between.

Since Director Kong had me recruited from Hai Cheng, there's no one in 912 from top to bottom who particularly opposes me, but it's still better to have people lift the bridal sedan.