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Chapter 5

Grace was stupefied by Ethan's words, and her expression immediately darkened. She was angry that Ethan was taking this as a joke or something. 

When he was brought to the hospital, they had to do some background checks on him, and he was attending Golden Plate university, one of the best universities in the city, but he was on a half scholarship, and he was owing the school big time.

They called the school bodies and were informed that he had no parents or guardians.

His guardian never showed up for him, so they wouldn't be in the hospital. This was why the old man had the heart to pay for the hospital bills, yet this ungrateful brat had the boldness to joke about the hospital closing down. 

"If you don't have a specific amount, then take me to the director's office; I am sure the director would know how much the hospital needs."

Ethan was desperate to donate to the hospital, and he also wanted the man who helped him records; by donating massively to the hospital, he would be given the privilege to check the man's record the CCTV camera and all"

Grace glared at Ethan. 

"I want you out of here within twenty minutes; if you don't, I will call security on you."

Her expression darkened more due to the anger growing inside her. 

"You are such an ungrateful brat. Do you have any idea this is people's livelihood, and you are joking about it?"

Ethan was flabbergasted, and Grace completely misunderstood him. He tried to explain. 

"No, I truly want to donate to the hospital. How much do you think it would cost? I don't mind donating a few millions."

Grace's eyebrows pushed against each other.

"You have twenty minutes."

She left without waiting for Ethan's response.

Ethan slapped his forehead, feeling frustrated. Why wouldn't people listen to us? Humans tend to judge people too quickly, even without knowing them.

Well, he believes Grace must've known a little or two about his financial conditions; that was why she emphasized more on the man who helped and why she reacted this way. 

Ethan finally took a look at his body; he didn't have any scars anymore; he was brand new, like he didn't go through a severe beating last night.

This was probably what the system was doing, which meant he was never in a death-and-life situation. Although that was the case, what that old man did for him was unmeasurable, and he must find him. 

Ethan came out of his room and headed to the front desk in the hospital. Since Miss Grace wouldn't show him the director office, he came here to be guided to the director office. 

Ethan stopped at the front desk. 

"Hello, could you please show where the director office is located? I have a serious business to discuss with him."

The young girl size Ethan up with one look was putting on the hospital patient's clothes so she couldn't tell who he was; she acted normal. 

"We would have to take your name."

"Ethan Winston"

The lady inserted Ethan's name into the computer, and his data was pulled up. 

He was owing up to three thousand dollars for his prescribed drugs. She thought as much; he probably wanted to meet the director so he could beg him to reduce the price or take it for free. 

This hospital was killed because they started running it like a charity center. 

She glared at Ethan angrily and can contain it anymore. 

"You poor bastard! Do you think this is a charity center where you get to only pay your hospital bills and get everything else for free?"

She raised her voice. 

"If you can't afford the medicine, then don't even think of having it. You can leave without paying; it's not compulsory. I don't know why you poor bastards always want something you can't afford.

"And you are shameless when it comes to begging; you are the reason this place is closing down."

Ethan was stunned to hear the front desk lady's words. He was once again misunderstood. 

"No, I want to donate to the hospital. I heard that it wouldn't be able to pay the majority of workers this month, so I am here to show my support."

The front ladies couldn't help but chuckle loudly. She couldn't believe a guy who couldn't pay for his medicine wanted to donate to the hospital. 

What a joke. 

"Wait, is this a joke ? Are you doing a prank video or something? Do you even know how much the hospital needs to function?"

Ethan had seriousness to his tone. 

"I don't know, but whatever the amount I am willing to pay, and I am not doing any video, just point to the director's office for me."

The front desk lady eyebrows pushed down to her eyes. 

"If you are not doing a video, then you are finding a way to meet the director just to beg for your medicine bills. You can't even afford your medicine, which is $2500, let alone a donation worth $50,000,000."

Ethan's eyebrows moved a little, so the hospital needed at least fifty million dollars to function. While that was nothing to him, these ladies just kept disrespecting him. 

If he had the money, he would have paid for his medicine already, but he would not be able to use the system's standby fund to purchase it. 

Ethan raised his voice. 

"I am not going to the director's office to beg him for the bills; do I look like somebody who needs treatment desperately? I am perfectly fine!"

The lady didn't bother to look at him this time; she clicked the red button on the desk. 

"Since you are perfectly fine, then you should leave."

She faced Ethan with a deadpan expression. 

"I have called the security; they will be on their way shortly. You should leave before they arrive."

Ethan's face darkened. He slammed his fist on the table. 

"What is wrong with all of you? Why do you keep looking down on people? Do you think that everyone who dresses normally is poor, or that everyone who is poor is a beggar? 

"Don't judge a book by its cover."

"Tell that to your grandpa!"

The lady, feeling irritated, roared at Ethan.

What a joke that a university student wants to donate to the hospital. 

The security men arrived next, and the lady pointed at Ethan. 

"Throw this madman out of here."

The security men stood firmly behind Ethan; they didn't want to use force, but if Ethan resisted, they would drag him out. 

The young lady, along with the first lady, finally voiced out.

"Sir, no matter what, We can't allow you to meet the director; only those who have an appointment with the director can see him. I am sorry."

Ethan was touched by the second lady's words; she was definitely a junior here, which is why she didn't say anything; she was just reading a book. 

Ethan nodded to her words. 

"It's okay. It's fine"

Ethan glared at the first lady before he faced the people in the waiting room besides the front desk. 

Over ten people were inside, probably waiting for their results or dumbstruck by it. 

Ethan faced the first lady again. 

"I would show you what I am capable of."

 

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