chapter 5 Give me another ten million

"The patient's heart rate has recovered to sixty, which is within the normal range!" the nurse exclaimed.
"What?!"
Elvis Zhao stared at the heart rate monitor in disbelief, his eyes wide open, unable to believe what he was seeing.
"Director Li, what's going on?" Gary Su also found it hard to believe and asked Jason Li.
Jason Li nodded in agreement and explained, "This gentleman is truly extraordinary! Rest assured, Mr. Su has been saved!"
Yes, if Jason Li hadn't seen it wrong, when Alexander Xu pierced Hale Su's Zhongwan acupoint with that last needle, it was the final step of the Nine Revival Acupuncture – the 'Revival' step.
This step causes the patient to temporarily lose their breath but will revive shortly after. It's like bringing them back from the brink of death.
However, Elvis Zhao didn't understand all this and said in disbelief, "How can this be? He should be beyond saving. How could he be cured with just a few silver needles? It's impossible!"
"Elvis Zhao! Are you saying my father should have died?!" Gary Su angrily retorted.
This statement made Elvis Zhao realize he had spoken out of turn, and he remained silent, fearing he had offended Gary Su.
Under the gaze of everyone, Hale Su suddenly coughed up a large amount of dark blood. He opened his heavy eyelids and muttered, "What… what’s going on?"
"Father!" Gary Su rejoiced and knelt by the bedside, tightly holding Hale Su's hand. He pointed at Alexander Xu and said, "It's all thanks to this miraculous doctor that you're alive!"
"I'm grateful for your grace, sir. May I inquire about your name?" Hale Su respectfully asked.
"I'm Alexander Xu," Alexander Xu replied.
"So, you're Doctor Xu!" Gary Su said, taking out a bank card from his pocket and offering it with both hands. "Here's the five million I promised you earlier. It's all in this card."
Alexander Xu accepted it without any pretense. After all, this money could significantly improve his family's situation, and his parents wouldn't have to work so hard anymore, allowing them to enjoy their later years.
Then, as if he remembered something, Gary Su asked again, "Doctor Xu, can you tell me what kind of illness my father had? Is there any way to prevent it in the future?"
"Mr. Su didn't have an illness; he was poisoned by a rare and deadly toxin called 'Obsessed Powder.' Those who are affected by this poison show symptoms similar to a vegetative state,” Alexander Xu explained.
"How could it be poisoning? We conducted a full-body examination on Mr. Su, and there was no sign of poisoning!" Elvis Zhao suddenly objected.
Upon hearing this, Alexander Xu snorted coldly and said, "Ignorance! 'Obsessed Powder' is an extraordinary poison, colorless and odorless. Once it infects the body, it's impossible to detect, and modern medical equipment can't identify it."
Hearing this, the people gathered around the room began to praise Alexander Xu, and even Elvis Zhao had to remain silent.
"Poisoned? Could it be the Sun family?" Gary Su speculated.
In Donghai City, there were four major families, and both the Su and Sun families were among them. They both specialized in pharmaceuticals, and as competitors, friction between them was inevitable.
The Su family's pharmaceutical group had recently developed a new drug that greatly affected the Sun family's market. It was quite likely that they sought revenge.
Moreover, the Sun family had a reputation for being unscrupulous and using any means to achieve their goals, a well-known fact in Donghai City. Therefore, Gary Su was the first to suspect them of poisoning his father.
"Gary..." Hale Su looked at Gary Su meaningfully, then shook his head and didn't say more.
He then turned to Alexander Xu and expressed his gratitude once more, "Doctor Xu, you saved my life today. In the future, I will be in your debt. Please come to my house whenever you have the time."
"Very well, I will gladly accept," Alexander Xu replied politely, then turned to Gary Su and said, "The poison in Mr. Su's body has not been completely removed. In two days, I'll need to administer another round of acupuncture. I'll write a prescription now to help him regain his strength."
Alexander Xu then reached for pen and paper, listing a series of Chinese herbal medicines and specifying the preparation methods.
"Thanks, Doctor Xu. But two days later?” Gary Su thanked him and asked.
Alexander Xu knew what he meant and said, "I will come to Mr. Su's house to perform acupuncture in two days. You need not worry."
"Very well! If Doctor Xu completely cures my father's illness, I will offer a reward of ten million as my heartfelt gratitude!" Gary Su declared, showing that he was dead serious.
"Ten million!"
The onlookers gasped in amazement.
They initially thought that five million was already a generous reward, but Gary Su's offer of another ten million took them by surprise. It was a testament to the Su family's generosity and wealth.
Elvis Zhao, on the other hand, gritted his teeth as he looked at Alexander Xu, his eyes filled with envy and jealousy.
However, Alexander Xu waved his hand and said, "Mr. Su, five million is more than enough. Let's consider it a gesture of friendship. I don't think Mr. Su would mind having a humble commoner like me as a friend."
"Of course not! Being friends with Doctor Xu is an honor for me. In the future, whenever you need anything, just let me know, and I won't refuse!" Gary Su said confidently.
Gary Su wasn't foolish; he recognized that someone as young as Alexander Xu with such medical skills was bound to achieve great things in the future.
Jason Li, who witnessed everything, secretly gave Alexander Xu a thumbs-up. Alexander Xu didn't covet money and understood the art of building relationships. He was destined to do great things in the future.
After a while, professional medical personnel examined Hale Su's condition and found everything to be normal.
Gary Su noticed Elvis Zhao trying to slip away discreetly and mocked him, "Director Zhao, didn't you say that even the experts from Beijing couldn't cure my father? How do you explain this now?"
"Hahaha, still calling him a director! He's not even as good as a young man. It's embarrassing for someone like him to criticize others," someone chimed in.
"That's right. He claimed that Mr. Su was beyond saving and accused Doctor Xu of being a fraud. I don't know how he became the director."
Mocking voices echoed from outside the hospital room. After all, Elvis Zhao had a notorious reputation for his poor medical ethics, and seeing him lose face was quite satisfying for many.
At this moment, Elvis Zhao's face turned from red to pale. He felt extremely uncomfortable like he had eaten a fly. He realized that speaking further would only humiliate himself, so he left quietly.
"Hmph, quack!" Gary Su cursed, then turned to Alexander Xu and handed him a business card, saying respectfully, "Doctor Xu, please accept my business card."
Alexander Xu took the card and couldn't help but smile when he saw the words "President of Hua Feng Pharmaceutical Group" written on it.
Gary Su continued, "Doctor Xu, there's a banquet at Mingzhu Hotel tomorrow night. Would you honor us with your presence?"
Alexander Xu agreed, seeing it as an opportunity to expand his network and meet influential people. He said, "Certainly."
Gary Su was delighted. "Great! I'll personally come to pick you up tomorrow night."
Alexander Xu, however, waved his hand and said, "I'll go there myself, no need to trouble Mr. Su."
Gary Su didn't insist further.
"Mr. Xu, I am the President of the Donghai Medical Association. I sincerely invite you to join our association. What do you think?" Jason Li stepped forward and extended the invitation.
"The Medical Association! I didn't expect Director Li to value him so much. After all, he's just a young guy!" a doctor inside the room couldn't help but exclaim.
"That's right. I can't believe he's being invited to join the Medical Association. This is no small matter!" another doctor agreed, his words filled with incomparable envy.
The Donghai Medical Association was not an organization that just anyone could join. Even renowned doctors like Elvis Zhao only became eligible for membership this year, highlighting how strict the entry requirements were.
But now, simply because Alexander Xu had revived Hale Su, Jason Li invited him to join the Medical Association, which was quite astonishing.
Alexander Xu clasped his hands together and said, "Since that's the case, I humbly accept."
With a newfound lease on life, Alexander Xu wasn't about to pass up any opportunities to build connections.
Jason Li was overjoyed. "Great! I'll arrange everything shortly."
Alexander Xu nodded and then turned to Gary Su. "Mr. Su, your father's illness hasn't been completely cured. Please follow the prescription I provided and take the medicine as scheduled. I will administer another treatment in two days, and he should recover fully."
"Thank you, Doctor Xu!"
"Please rest assured, Mr. Su. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
Alexander Xu prepared to leave, and Jason Li escorted him out.
However, just as they reached the door, Alexander Xu saw his father, Alan Xu, standing there, staring at him in shock.
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