Chapter 18 The Truth Revealed

"Brother Yu, I won't leave." Dongfang Yan refused to leave. He knew his Brother Yu was intelligent and had sensed that what Duan Yanqing had just mentioned was rather serious. However, the idea of abandoning his brothers and leaving was out of the question.

It wasn't just now that it was impossible; it would be impossible in the future, forever.

Duan Yanqing and his father, Duan Pengcheng, were curious. There weren't many who could make the Second Young Master of the Dongfang Family call someone 'brother'. The reputation of the Northern Sea Two Young wasn't for nothing; Dongfang Yan wasn't just some wastrel, he was incredibly astute.

But who exactly was this ordinary-looking man? He commanded so much respect from Dongfang Yan that even the potential conflict between the two families didn't deter him.

"You go first, it's fine." Ling Tianyu patted Dongfang Yan on the shoulder, not believing the Duan Family could do anything to him.

Yet Dongfang Yan was still unwilling to leave, but he had to obey his Brother Yu's words, and so he temporarily left the emergency room. Since he couldn't explain the situation himself, then let his father come over. Duan Yanqing would surely listen to him.

Dongfang Yan hurriedly said goodbye to his Brother Yu and left the emergency room, taking out his phone to dial his father's number.

If Duan Yanqing dared to touch his Brother Yu, even if it triggered a conflict between the two families, he would consider it worth it for revenge.

Whoever touches his Brother Yu is provoking him.

That's true brotherhood.

"I don't know who you are, and I have no interest in finding out. All I know is that you insulted my daughter and injured her. This matter cannot be settled so easily." Duan Yanqing stepped up to Ling Tianyu, and if it wasn't for the fact they were in a hospital, he would have liked to strike right there and then.

"Chairman Duan, you don't even give a chance for an expla..."

"Bang!"

Suddenly, the door to the emergency room burst open. Ling Tianyu's words were cut off as he turned his head to look. He saw Duan Yanran being wheeled out, followed by a medical professional in his fifties who was removing his mask.

"Director, you're treating the girl yourself!?" Duan Pengcheng, who had remained silent till then, was surprised to see the older doctor—it was astonishing that Zhao Xiangde, the Director of the Northern Sea First People's Hospital, was personally involved.

It seems the girl will be alright.

"Director?!" Ling Tianyu was somewhat taken aback, not expecting the old man to be the Director.

"I was still here, so I came. Don't worry, she's fine." Zhao Xiangde indicated to Duan Pengcheng to be at ease.

"Let him go," Duan Pengcheng glanced at his granddaughter. Aside from looking a bit pale, she seemed fine. It was best to let the matter go. Since they had brought her to the hospital, it might have been an accident. If not, why would the Second Young Master of the Dongfang Family be here? As for the insults, they weren't worth pursuing. It was normal for young people to be impulsive.

"Hmph!" Hearing his own father say so, Duan Yanqing begrudgingly let Ling Tianyu leave; otherwise, he would have made sure Ling paid dearly.

"Grandpa, he insulted me, told me to get lost, and even hurt my sister. That earring pierced into my sister's abdomen. I won't let you let him go; I want to smash his mouth," Duan Xinxin protested. It was impossible to let him go.

"You pierced that earring in?" At this revelation, Zhao Xiangde showed a look of astonishment, as if he had come across something significant.

"Yes." Ling Tianyu nodded, took out a cigarette, lit one, and was somewhat curious about Zhao Xiangde's reaction. So what if it pierced in? That was meant to stop the bleeding.

"Director, what's wrong?" Duan Pengcheng was curious, could there be complications? Or was there an accident? He was so moved.

Zhao Xiangde, however, didn't pay attention to Duan Pengcheng and excitedly walked up to Ling Tianyu, anxiously asking, "Have you studied medical technique?"

"A bit." Ling Tianyu didn't understand his excitement and responded simply.

"A bit?" Zhao Xiangde heard this and was somewhat disbelieving. The earring penetrated exactly the right acupoints. It seemed to have pierced one acupoint but actually entered two.

When he removed it, the earring had bent at two angles, and it had hit the deepest acupoint inside the body, connected to the acupoint on the surface, perfectly stopping the bleeding. And this was called 'a bit of understanding'?

This could only be done by someone who has achieved mastery to perfection in the understanding of acupoints or the use of acupuncture.

"Girl, are you sure it was he who pierced it with the earring?" Zhao Xiangde couldn't understand. If it was just 'a bit', it wouldn't be possible, so he hurriedly asked Duan Xinxin to make sure it was indeed him who did it.

"Yes, it was him. I saw it with my own eyes." Duan Xinxin was confused. What's wrong with Grandpa Zhao? He's never so excited when he visits our home. Why is he so agitated over someone who injured my sister? And even talking to him? You're the director, what is he?

"Young man, do you 'a bit' understand or do you really know how to do it?" Zhao Xiangde asked very seriously.

"Director, what's going on exactly?" Duan Pengcheng and his son were puzzled. They had never seen him like this.

"You two should express your gratitude. The wound was very deep, and there must have been a lot of bleeding. The earring pierced exactly the right spot to stop the bleeding." Zhao Xiangde explained. When he was performing the surgery, he felt lucky for Duan Yanran, if it weren't for that earring, she would have definitely been in danger.

"Ah!" Zhao Xiangde's words shocked the three Duan Pengchengs. It wasn't deliberate? So it was intentional. The director's words couldn't be false; it must have been a misunderstanding.

"Young man, do you know how or not? Don't evade the question." Zhao Xiangde didn't have time to bother with the Duan Pengchengs, he needed to know whether Ling Tianyu knew his stuff or not.

"I do." Ling Tianyu, although clueless about the old man's intentions, answered truthfully.

"Let's go, let's go to my office. I have things to ask you." Seeing Ling Tianyu admit it, Zhao Xiangde excitedly grabbed his hand and started walking towards the office. If he could pierce so precisely, he must be extraordinary, perhaps the disciple of some master. He must seek his knowledge earnestly.

"I don't know you, and I have things to take care of." Ling Tianyu, however, pulled his hand away from Zhao Xiangde. Since the Duan Family had arrived, it might be a good opportunity to try to stay with the Duan Family, even as a security guard, as long as he could protect the old man's descendants. Moreover, on the way there, he had secretly taken Duan Yanran's pulse; she really was ill.

It definitely had to be cured, otherwise, he would have broken his promise to the old man.

"Well... in that case, let me have your mobile number, and we can meet up when you're free." Zhao Xiangde was not about to let Ling Tianyu go so easily. Being the director, he was being so proactive, and yet the man was utterly unmoved. He must be skilled in medical technique. Thankfully, he had not judged by appearances, otherwise, he might have missed out.

Ling Tianyu didn't understand, was the director out of his mind? Helplessly, he left his phone number, finally getting away.

But this scene left the three Duan Pengchengs dumbfounded. The director actually took the initiative to ask for contact information. Was the sun rising from the west? With your status in Northern Sea, what prominent figure wouldn't show you respect?

Ling Tianyu crushed the cigarette butt he was still smoking in his mouth and walked up to Duan Pengcheng, introducing himself proactively, "My name is Ling Tianyu, nice to meet you for the first time."

Duan Pengcheng was a bit bewildered, not understanding why Ling Tianyu was introducing himself. Could it be that he came to ask for money for saving someone?