Xiao Feng opened the box, and those around him gathered to catch a glimpse of the legendary thousand-year-old ginseng.

But upon seeing the tree root-like object inside the box, they couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

Wasn't it said that a thousand-year-old ginseng should be human-shaped, and there's even a legend that it can transform into a human form?

"Brother Xiao Feng, if Sister Qingyue eats it, will she recover quickly?" the little girl asked eagerly.

Xiao Feng shook his head: "Medicine can't be consumed recklessly. Such a rare item is usually used to sustain life in severe illness. If an ordinary person eats it randomly, it could disrupt their vital energy. Just brewing a soup with a few roots would be sufficient."

In fact, whether the ginseng in his hand was truly a legendary thousand-year-old ginseng, Xiao Feng couldn't guarantee.

After all, very few have seen such a thing. Who dares say it's a thousand years, or nine hundred and ninety-nine years?

But given that it was treasured by Wang Lubo's grandfather, it must surely have several hundred years' worth of age, even if it isn't a thousand-year-old ginseng.

"Bozai, you finally brought out something useful." Xiao Feng patted Wang Lubo's shoulder: "Thanks a lot, man."

"We're brothers. There's no need to thank each other," said Wang Lubo nonchalantly, then looked at the little girl: "You just called and said there was something urgent. What's up?"

The little girl's eyes brightened immediately, and she cleared her throat, saying, "I brought you and Sister Xiuxiu here mainly to talk about..."

After saying just the opening, the little girl paused again, looking around.

Wang Lubo and Chen Xiuxiu exchanged a glance, both feeling a bit baffled.

Meanwhile, Xiao Feng and Du Qingyue's expressions were extremely intriguing, thinking maybe the little girl thought there weren't enough listeners?

At this moment, the little girl suddenly walked up to Xiao Feng: "Brother Xiao Feng, can you step out for a moment?"

"What do you mean?" Xiao Feng was a bit confused. What was this little girl planning?

The little girl explained earnestly: "You're one of the parties involved, so your presence affects my performance."

"Your so-called performance doesn't entail exaggeration and fabrication, does it?" Xiao Feng questioned doubtfully.

"No way!" The little girl pushed Xiao Feng towards the door: "I will restore the truth, without embellishment."

Of course, Xiao Feng didn't believe her, but before he could protest, the little girl had already pushed him out of the room.

"Bang!"

The door closed tightly, with even the glass window on the door covered by curtains.

Xiao Feng was a bit stunned, just like that, he was kicked out?

As he was thinking, the phone in his pocket rang. He pulled it out to find it was a call from a landline.

He answered the call, and a woman's voice came through: "Is this Mr. Xiao?"

"Yes, it is," Xiao Feng replied.

"Thanks to the efforts of our medical staff, your girlfriend is out of danger and has regained consciousness. Would you like to come over?" the woman asked in a businesslike tone.

Xiao Feng immediately understood; this was a call from the hospital. He had left so quickly last night that he didn't have a chance to explain his relationship with Su Yuzhuo, leading to the hospital's misunderstanding.

"Okay, I'll be right there." Putting down the phone, Xiao Feng left the hospital, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for the hospital where Su Yuzhuo was.

...

Lying on the hospital bed, Su Yuzhuo explained helplessly: "Doctor, he's really not my boyfriend, you misunderstood."

The gray-haired female doctor pulled out a bloodstained photo of Su Yuzhuo with Xiao Feng: "The person in this photo is the one who brought you to the hospital last night, so don't try to deceive me."

In fact, most doctors in a regular hospital wouldn't dabble too much in such affairs, let alone assume the responsibility of a police officer.

But this female doctor named Hao Xingfang was different. Her personal story was nothing short of legendary.

About ten years ago, Hao Xingfang came into the limelight when she voluntarily approached the media to expose her experience with domestic violence.

As the incident caused a stir, she urged women with similar experiences to speak out and draw attention from all walks of life.

Unfortunately, back then, the internet wasn't as developed as it is today. Despite making waves, it soon subsided like waves on the sea.

Unwilling to accept this, Hao Xingfang vowed not to marry for life but instead dedicated her life to rescuing victims of domestic violence, helping them find lawyers, providing psychological treatment and counseling.

Moreover, Hao Xingfang was also an accomplished surgeon, considered a rising star in the medical field when she was young. Now, approaching retirement, she joined this hospital as the head of surgery.

However, she repeatedly stated publicly that even after retirement, she would continue rescuing women in situations of domestic violence, her character undeniably noble.

To Hao Xingfang, given the severity of Su Yuzhuo's injuries and her persistent silence on the cause, she seemed just like other victims of domestic violence she had encountered before.

Facing such an innocent young lady, Hao Xingfang felt she had to help her "escape from the bitter sea" or her conscience would torment her for the rest of her life.

Therefore, she had to intervene, and she had to see it through to the end!

"Silly girl, you're still young. There's no need to hang yourself on one tree. Do you know how severe your injuries were last night?" Hao Xingfang said earnestly: "Many of the wounds were nearly fatal, and if not properly healed, you could be paralyzed for life."

"Paralyzed for life?!" Su Yuzhuo's face changed, turning even paler than it already was, with not a trace of blood left.

This wasn't Hao Xingfang deliberately trying to scare Su Yuzhuo; it was a real possibility, and Su Yuzhuo's prompt awakening and ability to speak had already shocked many medical staff.

Seeing Su Yuzhuo's reaction, Hao Xingfang pushed further: "So, do you think when you're paralyzed in bed, unable to do anything, that person will still be by your side?"

Su Yuzhuo's expression darkened; even when she was lively, Xiao Feng kept his distance from her, let alone when she couldn't move. If he didn't kill her to prevent future trouble, she should count her blessings.

Hao Xingfang held Su Yuzhuo's hand: "Young lady, tell me boldly, was it the person who brought you to the hospital that injured you like this?"

The nurses and doctors in the ward all perked up their ears. Although they were often frustrated by Hao Xingfang dabbling in others' affairs, their gossiping spirit remained untouched.

Furthermore, everyone knew that if Su Yuzhuo nodded, such serious injuries could amount to attempted murder or even intentional homicide.

The atmosphere in the ward became tense, with everyone looking at Su Yuzhuo, as if waiting for a judge to deliver the final verdict.

"It wasn't him." Su Yuzhuo shook her head: "My injuries have nothing to do with anyone."

These words were undoubtedly unbelievable to everyone, but they also expressed Su Yuzhuo's attitude. She didn't want to say, nor was she willing to say.

Hao Xingfang took a deep breath. In her ten years, she'd seen many stubborn victims, but one who nearly died yet refused to speak was a first.

However, this only highlighted the seriousness of the problem, and she absolutely couldn't let it go!

"You all leave first."

Hao Xingfang dispersed the onlooking medical staff, then put on a kindly expression, took off her white coat, and spoke like an elder caring for a junior: "Now there's no one else here; tell Auntie the truth, and I'll keep it a secret for you."

As she spoke, she casually pressed a button on a pen.

Clearly, it was a pen with a recording function.

Such small actions naturally didn't escape Su Yuzhuo's keen eyes, and it immediately filled her with an inexplicable dislike for the older woman in front of her.

But before she could react, a knock on the door sounded, and Xiao Feng appeared, stepping inside.

Su Yuzhuo was immediately flustered; he really came!

Looking at Su Yuzhuo lying on the bed, her pale face inadvertently evoking sympathy, Xiao Feng spoke: "You... pfft!"

He couldn't hold back and burst out laughing, saying, "You finally got what's coming, didn't you? Hahaha!"

The laughter was exceptionally hearty, nearly squeezing out tears.

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