Chapter 45: Director Lu

Ye Xi's unexpected answer embarrassed Ye Tian instead, who had been so conflicted about something his sister didn't even care much for.

Looking at Ye Xi's teasing eyes, Ye Tian rolled his eyes and said grumpily, "Okay, okay, I thought too much and too indecently."

"Exactly, we're siblings! If it wasn't for your indecent thoughts, why would you struggle with this for so long." Ye Xi chuckled, infuriating Ye Tian, who then gave her a flick on the forehead:

"Little girl, getting too cocky, huh? When I say that, it's self-deprecation, but when you say it, it's disrespectful to your brother."

Ye Xi dramatically covered her head, looking aggrievedly at Ye Tian:

"Brother is bullying me. It's okay for officials to start fires but not for civilians to light lamps!"

Here we go again!

Seeing Ye Xi's eyes welling up with tears, looking pitiful, Ye Tian was exasperated. Her acting skills were indeed impressive; anyone unaware would think she had suffered a great injustice.

Ye Tian was about to assert his authority as an elder brother when the door creaked open.

"You must be Ye Xi's brother, right?" A slightly overweight, balding middle-aged man in a white coat entered.

"Director Lu!" Ye Tian stood up and greeted the man.

"Ye Tian, how has your sister been feeling these past few days?" Director Lu asked with a smile.

"She's much better, thanks to you," Ye Tian responded, somewhat puzzled. He had met Director Lu several times before, but the director had always been dismissive, usually just pressing for hospital fees. Today's warm demeanor was puzzling.

"Ye Tian, your sister's hospitalization period has expired. I know your family is not well-off. How about I move her to a general ward? I'll choose a better environment for her," said Director Lu, unaware of Ye Tian's doubts, still smiling.

Move to another ward? Ye Tian's mind raced, almost grasping an idea but not quite catching it.

After a moment of thought, Ye Tian shook his head, "Director Lu, let's not. There should still be a few days left on the hospital fee. We'll talk about it after that."

Ye Tian had considered moving to a general ward before, as the cost difference was significant. However, general wards lack many facilities and the environment is far inferior to that of intensive care, which is why he had originally chosen intensive care on Director Lu's advice.

If it were before, Ye Tian might have considered changing wards, but now that he had decided to use the Treatment Hand to cure his sister, and after reporting to Meishi and settling other matters, he planned to discharge Ye Xi. There was no need to change wards, and the remaining few days of hospital fees would cover the time needed for Ye Tian to settle everything.

Director Lu clearly didn't expect this response, his smile freezing on his face. After a moment, he said, "The fees do indeed last a few more days, but the intensive care unit is so expensive, and your sister's condition has stabilized. There's no need to waste money here. I can just transfer the fees to a general ward."

"No need!" Ye Tian refused without hesitation, recalling the ranting middle-aged woman he had overheard at the elevator. He understood Director Lu's intentions.

"Brother, let's just leave the hospital now..." Ye Xi, witnessing the scene, tugged at Ye Tian's sleeve and whispered to him.

"No, I've already terminated our lease. Where would we go if we leave now? Don't worry, I'll handle it." Ye Tian patted his sister's hand and then turned to Director Lu with a cold and decisive tone, "We won't be changing wards, thank you."

Recalling the woman's outburst

at the elevator, Ye Tian was sure he understood what was happening.

"You..." Director Lu did not expect Ye Tian's firm tone and his face turned sour.

"Why are you being so unreasonable? Director Lu is doing this for your benefit. If you can't afford it, why are you stubbornly staying here?" The door opened again, and a middle-aged woman who had been waiting outside walked in, speaking harshly to Ye Tian.

She was in her forties, well-maintained, and evidently a beauty in her youth. However, her domineering attitude made her seem rather harsh.

Just as expected! Ye Tian thought to himself, confirming his suspicions. This woman must be the one he heard earlier, demanding to be in the intensive care unit. She probably approached Director Lu after failing to get what she wanted.

Considering that the intensive care unit was usually full of either wealthy or seriously ill patients, Ye Tian hadn't expected to be targeted. He realized they were being targeted because they were young and had no other family visiting, making them an easy target.

With a sneer in his heart but a calm response, Ye Tian replied, "Can't afford it? We've already paid the hospital fees. We'll discuss moving after the current payment period ends. No need to trouble yourself!"

Director Lu had obviously received some benefits, hence his unusual insistence on moving Ye Tian to a general ward. But Ye Tian, who had been worried about the hospital fees, knew exactly when the payment was due.

"The kindness of others is often taken advantage of," Ye Tian thought. If it were just him, he might have considered changing wards, but he didn't want his sister to suffer any discomfort.

The general ward environment was not unbearable, but it paled in comparison to intensive care. The smells alone in the corridors were off-putting. With a few days left in the intensive care unit, Ye Tian naturally wouldn't let his sister endure that.

"What's your attitude? You just want some benefits, right? Here's the money, now move to a general ward." Mrs. Lin said, pulling out several banknotes and throwing them on the bed.

"Is it acceptable for your hospital to be disturbed like this?" Ye Tian ignored the arrogant, nouveau-riche attitude of the woman and turned to Director Lu, asking in a displeased tone.

Director Lu was at a loss for words, his eyes darting around. He coughed lightly, then put on a stern face and said in a business-like manner: