Chapter 678: Chapter 677: Each to Their Own Abilities

"Dr. Xv..."

Although he loathed the man, Yan Feifan did his best to remain polite.

As a medical professional, he had to be able to control his emotions.

Besides, the real way to defeat his opponent—to deal a heavy blow—was through research and development, not a pointless war of words.

Yan Feifan said with a hint of sarcasm, "What a coincidence. I never expected to run into you here."

Xv Jiande, who had just walked up, smiled faintly. "Mr. Yan, this is no coincidence. I came here specifically to wait for you."

He paused for a moment before saying with a sincere expression, "I need to apologize to you. After all, it was Xv Fang’s unauthorized procedure that caused considerable damage to your reputation, and that of the Affiliated Hospital, not to mention all the trouble."

"Mr. Yan, I’m sorry!"

Watching Xv Jiande bow in apology, Yan Feifan made an exaggerated show of looking around and scoffed, "When it comes to apologies, wouldn’t it be more appropriate for Xv Fang himself to be here?"

"What, he has the guts to do it but not the guts to face the consequences?"

Xv Jiande straightened up and sighed softly. "Xv Fang has been wracked with guilt, especially after the patient began showing symptoms of brain degeneration and we were sued."

"On top of the guilt, he’s been hit hard by this, and his health is failing."

"’A son’s misdeeds are the father’s fault!’ It’s only right that I come and apologize on his behalf."

After this brief explanation, Xv Jiande added with a look of self-reproach, "All these years, I’ve been so busy with work. I left Xv Fang with his mother and truly neglected his upbringing."

He met Yan Feifan’s gaze and said, "Mr. Yan, there’s one thing I must point out. Although Xv Fang did something wrong, it was because he is too kind-hearted and doesn’t know how to refuse others."

"My son is, at his core, a good person."

Xv Jiande defended his son, then continued, "No one knows a son better than his father. So, when Xv Fang insisted time and again that the concept of using infrasound to awaken patients in a vegetative state was his own, independently developed achievement, I believed him without a doubt."

Hearing this, Yan Feifan’s eyes couldn’t help but widen.

’This Xv Jiande really has a talent for lying through his teeth.’

’For a well-known, respected doctor to say something like this without blushing or his heart skipping a beat...’

Yan Feifan couldn’t detect the slightest hint of guilt on the man’s seemingly sincere face.

’Impressive! Truly impressive!’

Yan Feifan didn’t want to waste any more time listening to this guy’s nonsense, so he prepared to turn and leave.

"Mr. Yan, please allow me to say a few more things."

Yan Feifan stopped turning, and heard Xv Jiande continue, "Mr. Yan, this current situation is not what I wanted to see."

"Facing each other in court... not only does it ruin the harmony between us, but it also wastes our precious time and makes us a laughingstock to outsiders."

"Mr. Yan, I’m willing to take a step back..."

"Oh? And how will you be stepping back?" Yan Feifan was a little curious.

Xv Jiande said slowly, "Mr. Yan, you’re also aware that for various reasons, our country sees 70,000 to 100,000 new vegetative-state patients every year."

"Among them, only a tiny fraction are lucky enough to be touched by a miracle and awaken from their deep comas."

"Currently, the total cost of treatment for a vegetative patient in their first year at a hospital is between 500,000 and 1,000,000 yuan."

"Their subsequent maintenance therapy costs about 100,000 to 200,000 yuan per year."

Xv Jiande put on a pained expression and said, "The families of these patients don’t just suffer financially; they suffer psychologically as well."

"The entire family lives in a particularly oppressive and painful environment."

"Mr. Yan, our research on infrasound awakening is clearly of great significance. If successful, think of how many families we could save from their suffering."

"To produce research results better and faster..."

With a look of profound compassion, Xv Jiande said, "Mr. Yan, we could cooperate. We could conduct the project’s research and development together."

"I can..."

Xv Jiande took a deep breath and declared, "You, Mr. Yan, can be the lead. You can be the primary person in charge of the project."

He added, "After all, the situation with Xv Fang’s idea for using infrasound to awaken patients is already under a cloud of suspicion. It’s messy and hard to explain, so it’s better if we just work together."

"Mr. Yan, you are a rising star, and I am a veteran. A combination like ours is bound to lead to a rapid breakthrough on this project."

Yan Feifan was utterly dismissive of the man’s speech.

He’d thought that "taking a step back" meant the man was going to concede and hand the project over.

He never imagined the bastard wanted to cooperate.

But this guy had been so aggressive before, sending lawyer’s letters and even being willing to go to court. Why the sudden apology today, and this talk of taking a step back to seek cooperation?

’Could it be...?’

Yan Feifan asked directly, "Did something go wrong with the patient you woke up on Friday night?"

Xv Jiande was slightly taken aback, but then he gave a faint smile. "Mr. Yan, the patient I successfully awakened is showing excellent results on all tests. There are no problems at all."

"It’s just that the reason for each patient’s coma is different, so the plan to awaken them must also be tailored to the individual."

"I’m searching for a universally applicable awakening protocol."

Xv Jiande said with a confident expression, "Now that I’ve successfully awakened the first person, there will be a second, and a third..."

"Once the sample size is large enough, this universally applicable protocol can definitely be analyzed and established."

"Mr. Yan, if we cooperate, we can speed up this process."

Yan Feifan chuckled. "If you have the chance to take all the credit for yourself, who would be willing to share the glory and honor with someone else?"

"Dr. Xv, I believe you only want to cooperate with me for some reason you can’t admit."

"To be frank, the impression you’ve left on me is extremely poor."

"Cooperation? Forget it!"

"Let’s compete on our own merits and see who comes out on top!"

After saying this, Yan Feifan ignored Xv Jiande, whose expression had turned grim, and walked away.

He took a few steps to the Cadillac van and got in.

Feng Jian, who had been waiting nearby, also got in and sat in the front passenger seat.

Zeng Ni, sitting next to Yan Feifan, boomed, "Feifan, you look like you’re in a pretty good mood."

Yan Feifan smiled. "I’m basically certain that guy’s research isn’t going smoothly. Of course I’m happy."

"Serves him right! Let’s see him try to steal your research project again!"

Zeng Ni gloated for a moment, then said excitedly, "Feifan, after being cooped up at home for over a month, Yan Jiaojiao’s stunning appearance at the cocktail party last night absolutely amazed everyone."

"You have no idea. At first, they all insisted that Yan Jiaojiao was playing a joke on them and had found some beautiful woman who looked vaguely like her to trick them."

"It took Yan Jiaojiao a full hour to prove her identity..."

Yan Feifan cut her off. "Zeng Ni, stop with the useless chatter. Just tell me what’s on your mind."

Zeng Ni giggled. "Yan Jiaojiao was a great advertisement! She convinced a lot of people on the spot to get plastic surgery."

"So, a lot of people have come to me for help."

"Feifan, these are all rich people."

Zeng Ni puffed out her small chest and said, "Don’t you hold back at all. Just take a big butcher knife to them. Bleed them dry!"

Yan Feifan chuckled. "Zeng Ni, normally I don’t take on routine plastic surgery cases."

"However, your timing is good. My medical team is brand new and needs to work on its coordination. We also need funding."

"I’ll give you two spots!"

"Feifan, I could just kiss you!"

Zeng Ni was so excited she grabbed Yan Feifan’s head and planted a kiss on his cheek.

Yan Feifan was utterly repulsed...

「A little after ten in the morning, Yan Feifan arrived at Baining Hospital to begin his day’s work...」

P.S.

The ’Vote with a Monthly Pass and get Qidian Coins’ event has started again in the Qidian review section. Friends, please show your support!

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.