Doctor and His Glamorous Sister-in-Law

Instead, he saw a robust silhouette drenched in sweat looking at him. This scared Cai Qiang so much that he couldn't help but retreat several steps.

Immediately afterward, Liu Ergou's impatient voice rang out. "If you have something to say, say it quickly!"

Cai Qiang steadied himself and quickly replied, "It's like this, Divine Doctor. I didn't hear any sound coming from the ward, so I got a little worried. I wanted to ask if you needed any help."

As he spoke, Cai Qiang stood on his tiptoes, trying to peer over Liu Ergou's shoulder. Although he couldn't see clearly, he managed to get a rough idea of the situation inside. Previously, the monitor had shown his father's heartbeat was so weak it could have stopped at any moment, but now it had grown much stronger. His father's complexion had also improved considerably.

All these signs indicated that Liu Ergou was indeed treating his father, and the treatment was already taking effect. At this realization, Cai Qiang let out a long sigh of relief.

Liu Ergou, however, looked at Cai Qiang and said coldly, "There's nothing you can help with. Silence is normal. It would be a problem if it *wasn't* quiet. If you really want to help, then don't disturb me!"

With that, Liu Ergou slammed the door shut, leaving Cai Qiang outside.

However, Cai Qiang was far from upset; he actually broke into a pleased smile. His subordinates watched in utter confusion, wondering if their boss had gone mad from anger. But Cai Qiang had no intention of explaining anything to them. All he knew was that his father was saved.

Back in the room, Liu Ergou stood before the old man and extended his hands. With a purposeful motion of his hands, the silver needles inserted into the old man's body began to hum. As the humming continued, the old man's complexion grew rosy, while Liu Ergou's face turned pale.

The sound lasted for about a minute before stopping. With a pale face, Liu Ergou slumped into a chair and let out a long breath. The old man on the hospital bed now had a rosy complexion, and his previously weak heartbeat was strong and forceful. He looked like a perfectly healthy man.

However, Liu Ergou didn't remove the silver needles. Instead, he sat there and began to rest with his eyes closed. About half an hour later, Liu Ergou opened his eyes and began removing the silver needles one by one. Once all of them were out, he let out another long breath.

Looking at the old man lying on the bed with his eyes still closed, Liu Ergou shook his head and mumbled to himself, "Indeed, using these two needle techniques at my current level is still too much of a strain. I can't be so reckless next time. But then again, when the Divine Dragon Life-Extending Needle and the Hundred Turns Nine Sounds Phoenix Needle are used together, they really can bring the dead back to life. The toll is just too great. It was just an old man at death's door, and it nearly cost me my life. No, I need to get some proper rest."

After muttering to himself, Liu Ergou sat back down in the chair and called out, "The treatment is over! You can come in!"

The words had barely left his mouth when Cai Qiang eagerly pushed the door open and rushed in. He headed straight for the old man, who was just then slowly opening his eyes. The old man saw Liu Ergou standing before him and shakily lifted a hand, as if to speak.

Cai Qiang grabbed his father's hand, his voice thick with tears. "Dad, you're finally all right!"

Then he pointed at Liu Ergou. "That's the Divine Doctor who treated you. If it weren't for him, I would never have seen you again!"

The old man's head was still muddled, and he couldn't quite process what was happening, so he could only manage an unintelligible grunt.

It was then that Liu Ergou spoke. "Cai Qiang, I have to tell you something. Your father may have been brought back from the brink, but you need to understand one thing. He still won't live for long.

"Imagine him as an oil lamp. You can add more oil when it runs out, but if the wick itself is gone, no amount of oil will make it light up. What I can do is make that wick burn for a little while longer. But we can't be too hasty. I'll leave it at that. The rest is for you to think about."

Liu Ergou's words were ambiguous, and anyone else listening would have been unable to discern their true meaning. But Cai Qiang understood instantly.

The implication is clear: Dad is alive because he forced an extension on his life, and he's the only one who can do it. It's up to me what happens next!

Cai Qiang was no fool and immediately made his position clear. "Divine Doctor, rest assured, I will do whatever you ask. Your word is law! From now on, I will follow your lead!"

Hearing this, a playful smile appeared on Liu Ergou's face. "And what if I asked you to give up on Lu Shuangyue?"

At his words, Cai Qiang froze on the spot, unsure of what to say.

Seeing his hesitation, Liu Ergou let out a cold laugh. "It seems you can't give her up, can you? Then everything you just said was nothing but hot air, Cai Qiang!"

As he spoke, Liu Ergou's imposing aura billowed out once more. The pressure caused Cai Qiang's body to shake so uncontrollably that he could barely stand.

Cai Qiang hastily shouted, "Divine Doctor, please wait! Can I ask a few questions?"

Liu Ergou was about to refuse, but Cai Qiang quickly added, "I can agree to give her up, but this needs to make some sense! I can't just agree to things when I'm completely in the dark!"

Liu Ergou considered this and found it reasonable. He laughed, his demeanor reverting to how it was before. The oppressive aura vanished in an instant, and Cai Qiang let out a long sigh of relief.

He then asked, "Divine Doctor, may I ask about your relationship with Lu Shuangyue?"

Liu Ergou answered without a second thought. "What else could it be? We're just friends."

Hearing the words "just friends," Cai Qiang clenched his teeth.

How could they possibly be just friends? If they were only friends, why would he get involved in something like this?

Although Cai Qiang knew Liu Ergou was lying, he was helpless. After all, his father's life was still in Liu Ergou's hands.

But he didn't agree immediately. Instead, he asked another question. "Divine Doctor, if I give up on Lu Shuangyue—"

Before Cai Qiang could finish, Liu Ergou cut him off. "Don't you think you talk too much? You just need to give me one answer: will you give her up or not?"

Cai Qiang's gaze shifted from Liu Ergou, sitting in the chair, to his father, lying on the hospital bed. Finally, he heaved a long sigh.

"I... I will give up pursuing Lu Shuangyue."