If it were anyone else, they would most likely have been so overwhelmed by the sudden stench they would have vomited on the spot.

However, when Liu Ergou smelled the foul odor, he didn't react much, simply frowning. Beyond that, not a single extra expression could be seen on his face.

Liu Ergou's composure impressed Zhang Xiuming, who was standing not far away.

To remain expressionless in a stench like this... this man must be no simple character. At the very least, he has a unique skill. For a moment, Zhang Xiuming actually found himself looking forward to witnessing Liu Ergou's medical skills.

Meanwhile, Liu Ergou cautiously drew the old man's emaciated, wiry arm out from under the blankets. He then began to carefully take the old man's pulse.

As Liu Ergou continued to check the pulse, his expression grew increasingly grim.

He simply didn't know how to describe this old man.

To put it bluntly, the old man already had one foot in the grave and could pass away at any moment. But he was being forcefully kept alive by a ventilator and various medications, barely clinging to his last breath.

Furthermore, the old man had several severe bedsores on his back, the kind so deep the bone was visible.

Now Liu Ergou understood the source of the overwhelming stench.

But he was a bit puzzled. They had professional caregivers, so how did the old man still develop such severe bedsores? The question flashed through his mind and was gone. After all, it wasn't his problem to solve. He only needed to focus on one thing: how to save the man in front of him.

Just as Liu Ergou was deep in thought, Zhang Man's voice suddenly cut in.

"Er Gou, can you cure my grandpa's illness?"

The abrupt question startled Liu Ergou. He instinctively turned his head, only to collide squarely with Zhang Man's forehead with a muffled thud.

BANG!

Struck on the forehead, Zhang Man crouched down in pain, clutching her head, unable to utter a word.

Liu Ergou, on the other hand, had no reaction whatsoever.

He looked at Zhang Man squatting on the ground and was about to ask if she was alright. But as he glanced down, an incredible view suddenly filled his vision. The sight was courtesy of her overly loose pajamas.

That sliver of snowy white had a unique allure, making it impossible for Liu Ergou to look away. He couldn't help but want to peer deeper.

Fortunately, at the last moment, Liu Ergou came to his senses and hurriedly averted his gaze.

Taking a deep breath, he calmed his emotions.

Then he spoke, "I've just taken the Old Master's pulse. Well, how should I put this…

"The only reason the Old Master is still alive is because your family is rich. If you didn't have money… well, I don't need to say any more.

"As for whether I can treat him successfully, to be honest, I don't have much confidence. His pulse is too weak, as fragile as a candle flame that could be blown out with a single puff."

However, as soon as Liu Ergou finished speaking, Gongsun Feng, who was standing to the side, suddenly interjected, "Oh? From what the young man says, it means you can cure him, right?

"In that case, young man, please hurry and use your skills. Save him from this dire predicament!"

Gongsun Feng's words made Liu Ergou's teeth itch.

He was really starting to lose his composure. He wanted to turn around, give the old man a swift kick, and send him back for a complete overhaul. He had made it perfectly clear that he had little confidence, yet this old man twisted his words to mean he could cure him. It was infuriating.

After hearing Gongsun Feng's words, Zhang Man immediately reached out and grabbed Liu Ergou's hand. With a pleading face, she said, "Er Gou, if you really have a way to save my grandpa, please, I beg you to save him!"

Seeing her like this, Liu Ergou frowned and tried to pull his hand back. But Zhang Man's grip was too tight. He tried to yank his hand free several times, but she held on firmly. Left helpless, Liu Ergou could only let her keep holding his hand.

Lu Shuangyue, standing behind Liu Ergou, watched the scene unfold. She wasn't angry; instead, for some reason, she felt an urge to laugh.

But this wasn't an appropriate time for laughter, so she suppressed it.

Meanwhile, Liu Ergou looked at the incessantly pleading Zhang Man and felt a massive headache coming on. Growing impatient with her pleas, he could only respond perfunctorily, "Alright, alright, I get it! I'll do my best!

"Can we talk this through properly? Please let go of me first! I have a girlfriend, stop clutching my hand like this!"

With that, he tried to pull his hand free again, but failed. Zhang Man had only tightened her grip.

It made Liu Ergou want to fling her across the room. To him, there was something really off about this woman, Zhang Man. It was best to keep his distance.

With that thought, he turned to Zhang Xiuming. "Mr. Zhang, let me put the ugly truth out there first!

"You must be well aware of your father's condition. If it weren't for the money, he would have died a long time ago.

"His condition is far too serious. Even if I intervene now, the chances of saving him are slim. You must be prepared for me to fail."

Before Zhang Xiuming could even respond, Zhang Man cut in impatiently, "We know, we know! Er Gou, just use whatever methods you have!

"My grandpa is already like this. His situation can't possibly get any worse! So just go ahead and do whatever you can with confidence!"

Hearing his daughter's words, Zhang Xiuming couldn't help but snort coldly.

His daughter had a harsh way with words, but she was speaking the truth.

So, Zhang Xiuming didn't rebuke her. Instead, he added, "My daughter's words may be harsh, but she's right about the situation.

"So, young man, please try whatever you can. It doesn't matter even if you fail."

With Zhang Xiuming having put it that way, Liu Ergou couldn't refuse any longer and could only nod in agreement.

"Alright. Since you've said as much, I'll risk making a fool of myself."

After speaking, Liu Ergou tried to pull his hand from Zhang Man's grasp one more time. He finally succeeded.

Just as Liu Ergou turned to examine the old man more closely, Gongsun Feng's brow furrowed.

This isn't quite how I expected things to go.

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