Chapter 152

"Zhentian, what’s wrong?!" Bai Yuanzheng turned pale with fright. He wanted to check on him, but he was far too weak to even get out of bed.

Meanwhile, Bai Li, who had just pushed Lin Meng to the door, also heard the commotion. Turning around, she saw Bai Zhentian collapsed on the floor, covered in blood. She rushed over. "Dad, what happened? Please don’t scare me!"

Seeing this scene, Lin Meng sneered inwardly. He wasn’t surprised at all. When they were downstairs earlier, he had already noticed that something was off about Bai Zhentian’s condition—a sense of weakness stemming from chronic exhaustion. Furthermore, after examining him with the Yin-Yang X-ray Eye, Lin Meng had discovered a severe mass of diseased energy lingering in Bai Zhentian’s brain. It was only held at bay by his completely tense mental state.

However, as Bai Yuanzheng recovered, Bai Zhentian’s tense nerves finally relaxed, allowing him to immerse himself in joy. Under the massive emotional fluctuations of extreme sorrow turning into extreme joy, his body naturally couldn’t hold out any longer.

"Bai Li, your dad most likely suffered a cerebral hemorrhage caused by chronic fatigue," Bai Yuanzheng instructed hastily, forcing himself to stay calm. "Hurry up and contact a doctor! There’s still hope if we get him to the hospital early, otherwise, he might not make it!"

"A cerebral hemorrhage?" Bai Li clearly understood the severity of this condition, and tears instantly streamed down her face. "Grandpa, even if I call a doctor right now, it will take at least half an hour for them to get here. Will there really be enough time?"

Bai Yuanzheng’s expression twisted in pain. "We can only try. But you have to prepare yourself. The aftereffects of this disease are severe. Even if he is cured, he probably won’t be able to take care of himself for the rest of his life."

"Why... why is this happening?" Clearly unable to accept this, Bai Li’s eyes grew glassy as she repeated the same phrase over and over.

"Bai Li, now is not the time to dwell on this! Hurry up and call the doctor!" Bai Yuanzheng urged anxiously. "Even if he can’t take care of himself, it’s better than losing his life."

Hearing this, Bai Li snapped back to reality. She suddenly remembered Lin Meng, hurriedly pulled him back inside, and asked agitatedly, "You could cure my grandpa, so you can definitely cure my dad too, right?"

"That’s right. But why should I treat him?" Lin Meng asked with a cold sneer.

"Young friend, it’s actually you?!" Only then did Bai Yuanzheng notice Lin Meng. Recognizing him, he said excitedly, "So you were the one who cured me. No wonder... no wonder!

"Young friend, you possess such incredible medical skills. As long as you can cure my son, I promise you will be heavily rewarded!"

Lin Meng shook his head with a cold expression. "Even if you kill me, I won’t treat him."

Bai Li instantly panicked. "I admit that we were in the wrong before, and I know my mistakes. As long as you are willing to save my dad, we’ll give you however much money you want!"

Lin Meng said nonchalantly, "You don’t know your mistakes. You only know that your dad is going to die."

"Bai Li, what is going on here?" Bai Yuanzheng sensed that something was amiss, and his face gradually turned serious. Although he had only briefly interacted with Lin Meng, he could tell that the young man wasn’t a cold-blooded or heartless person. But not only was he refusing to save a life, his attitude even carried a sense of hatred toward them. There definitely had to be more to the story.

"Grandpa, it’s all my fault..." Bai Li knew that hiding the truth now would only put her father in more danger. Weeping, she quickly recounted everything that had happened.

"You people..." Upon learning the whole story, Bai Yuanzheng was so furious he nearly choked on his own breath, almost fainting on the spot.

It was no wonder! They had used their power to suppress others, even threatening his closest relative just to force him to provide treatment. No one would be able to swallow such an insult! This was especially true for someone of Lin Meng’s age, who was in the prime of his hot-blooded youth. Previously, for the sake of his loved one’s safety, he had endured their humiliation and threats. Now that he no longer had any misgivings, his own life probably meant nothing to him.

Bai Yuanzheng shook his head bitterly, his lamenting words laced with a chilling coldness that seeped to the bone. "Forget it, forget it. We brought this upon ourselves. To think that I, Bai Yuanzheng, have lived an open and upright life, only to end up with two arrogant and conceited descendants like you.

"Looking at it now, this is all retribution. It’s a good thing your dad is dying! Good riddance!"

"Grandpa, you..." Bai Li felt as if a knife was piercing her heart upon hearing those words.

"There’s no need to say anything else," Bai Yuanzheng said, his expression completely apathetic, devoid of a single trace of emotion. "If someone like your dad dies, so be it. Living in this world, he’ll only harm himself and others.

"As for you, don’t ever call me ’grandpa’ again. After all, I came from the countryside as well. I’m just the lowliest of mud-legged peasants. How could I ever be fit to be the grandfather of a grand lady like you!"

Hearing this, Lin Meng couldn’t help but glance at Bai Yuanzheng. The old man’s strength of character was truly beyond his expectations.

"Divine Doctor Lin, what exactly do you need me to do for you to save my dad?" Bai Li felt an icy chill envelop her entire body. She could only pin her last shred of hope on Lin Meng.

"Don’t call me Divine Doctor Lin. I still think the word ’peasant’ suits me better.

"Earlier, you used Sister Lingshan as leverage to make me save the old man. Now, unless you can offer me another condition I can’t refuse, this lowly peasant won’t lift a finger."

Lin Meng felt a wave of immense satisfaction after uttering those words. The pent-up frustration in his chest had finally found some release.

When certain things happened to others, some people might treat it as a joke. But only when it happened to themselves would they truly experience that helpless agony.

That was exactly what Bai Li was going through right now. Previously, when mocking Lin Meng, she had been as arrogant as one could possibly be. Now, that sense of powerlessness was driving her to the brink of madness! She had plenty of money and immense authority, but could any of that force the "peasant" in her eyes to act?

The answer was no. Because the person standing before her wasn’t a so-called peasant at all. He was a person—a man with a backbone!

"Divine Doctor Lin, come with me for a second." After a moment of internal struggle, Bai Li suddenly turned and walked out, regardless of whether Lin Meng would respond to her or not.

Lin Meng pondered for a second before following her, curious to see what else she was planning. Soon, Bai Li led him into a room. Judging by the decor, it appeared to be her bedroom.

Upon entering, Bai Li locked the door. Then, facing Lin Meng, she took off her top. Instantly, a large expanse of fair, tender skin was exposed. The two full, rounded mounds constrained by her pink bra were exceptionally eye-catching.

Without stopping, Bai Li unclasped the bra, revealing the true appearance of her perky twin peaks. They were fair, tender, and firm, looking so supple that water might drip from a pinch. The two specks of crimson atop them were exceptionally petite, resembling red beans.

Lin Meng’s eyelids twitched. He had already guessed what she wanted to do.

Right then, Bai Li pulled down her pants along with her underwear. Her long, beautiful legs were pressed tightly together, leaving almost no gap to be seen. Beneath her lower abdomen lay a dark thicket that exuded a profound sense of temptation.

Having done all this, Bai Li forced down her humiliation and said, "Divine Doctor Lin, I believe you have already seen my sincerity. As long as you are willing to save my dad, I am willing to give my body to you. Are you satisfied now?"