Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 622: Chapter 625: Cooperate with Me

Tang Wan was at the Yan Capital First District Hospital, a facility usually reserved for important figures, known for its advanced medical technology and facilities.

Yang Chen had no sense of direction in Yan Capital. Despite his brain storing maps of countries and major cities worldwide, he was practically a stranger to his birthplace, Yan Capital. Hence, he decided to let Tianlong and Yezi guide him, comfortably sitting in the car without worrying about anything else. It made sense for them to assist him since getting Yang Chen to finish his business and return to Zhonghai was crucial for the Yan Huang Iron Brigade. Helping Yang Chen save a life was in their best interest for future cooperation.

The traffic in Yan Capital was quite heavy, and it took almost two hours to reach the District Hospital. After getting out of the car, Yang Chen let Tianlong and Yezi lead the way to the special care unit.

In the corridor outside the special care unit, besides doctors and nurses, there were some strangers and a few familiar faces. The weary-looking Tang Zhechen sat in a wheelchair, pushed by his granddaughter Tang Xin, staring blankly at Tang Wan lying in the isolation ward. The usually lively Tang Tang, looking much older in a floral dress, stood by the ward door with faint tear stains on her face.

Other people, either in suits or work attire, stood around Tang Zhechen, their faces full of sorrow, seemingly trying to offer comfort. When Yang Chen and his companions entered, these people were the first to notice, frowning at the unfamiliar trio and showing little interest.

However, Tang Xin turned around and exclaimed joyfully, "Mr. Yang! You're here!"

Tang Zhechen and Tang Tang also turned. Seeing Yang Chen, Tang Tang's eyes turned red, and she rushed into his arms, sobbing as if holding back her tears for a long time.

Yang Chen sighed, patting Tang Tang's now slightly thinner shoulders. "You, waiting for me to arrive before crying? Couldn't you have cried it all out beforehand?"

Tang Tang looked up, tears in her eyes, "Uncle, have you no shame? I've been worried sick!"

"Alright, alright, don't let people misunderstand," Yang Chen said with a smile. Tang Tang realized they were in public, quickly stepping back and sticking out her tongue, "What's there to misunderstand about our relationship..."

Pretending not to hear, Yang Chen turned to Tang Zhechen, "Old Master Tang, may I go in and take a look?"

Tang Zhechen nodded eagerly, "Yang Chen, I'm really sorry to trouble you again. I hesitated to call you, but I'm glad you came. Was it Tang Tang who called you?"

Yang Chen clicked his tongue, "Old Master, if you truly didn't want to 'trouble' me, do you think Tang Tang would have had the chance to call me?"

Tang Zhechen didn't deny it, smiling wryly. Truthfully, he wanted Yang Chen's help but faced opposition from the family, claiming that private matters shouldn't be exposed, especially with Tang Wan being single and constantly involved with a young, unfamiliar man. As the family head, he couldn't disregard the family's reputation and Tang Wan's honor in front of everyone, so he had to let Tang Tang inform Yang Chen.

The strangers whispered among themselves, unsure of who Yang Chen was or why he was so familiar with Tang Zhechen. However, since Tang Zhechen didn't introduce him, they dared not ask.

"Teacher, take care. We'll leave now," a man respectfully bowed to Tang Zhechen.

Tang Zhechen nodded, "Thank you all for your kindness."

The group gradually left, each casting curious glances at Yang Chen as they passed by.

Once everyone had left, Tang Zhechen explained to Yang Chen, "When I was still in politics, I served as the principal of the Party School. These are my former students. Although we tried to keep Wan'er's situation quiet, news spreads in Yan Capital. They are all high-ranking officials now, and they came to visit us out of concern."

Yang Chen nodded in understanding, appreciating the context and the loyalty of Tang Zhechen's students.

Yang Chen finally understood the depth of the Tang family's influence. He couldn't believe that these people were merely paying respects out of old sentiments. Tang Zhechen, despite retiring, still held considerable sway in Yan Capital. Otherwise, why would so many people be so eager to curry favor?

Although the Tang family was now primarily a business entity, it was baffling how they maintained their position as one of the Four Great Families. This wasn't Yang Chen's concern, however. He approached the electronic lock at the isolation ward and asked a nearby nurse, "What's the password?"

The nurse, wearing a mask, frowned, "Who are you? This is a restricted area. The patient inside has an undiagnosed virus. Even our medical staff need to wear protective gear to enter."

"Don't worry, nurse. There are plenty of people watching. Just tell me the password. If anything goes wrong, it won't be your fault," Yang Chen said with a friendly smile. Remembering Lin Ruoxi's advice to be forgiving, Yang Chen wasn't bothered by the nurse's sharp tone.

At this moment, a middle-aged doctor stepped forward, "Sir, this is a special isolation ward. Only qualified medical personnel are allowed in, not even family members. Please don't make things difficult for us."

Yang Chen glanced at Tang Zhechen, signaling for his help.

Tang Zhechen spoke politely, "Doctor, this young man has exceptional medical skills. Perhaps you could make an exception and let him in with protective gear to examine my granddaughter."

The doctor, recognizing Tang Zhechen's authority, reluctantly agreed. He didn't believe in Yang Chen's medical skills but knew better than to argue with the Tang family head.

Finally, the doctor instructed the nurse to take Yang Chen to the changing room to put on protective clothing and undergo disinfection procedures.

Yang Chen felt frustrated by the complicated process, thinking it was more "special hassle" than "special care."

After a series of checks, Yang Chen, now wearing protective gear, entered the sterile ward where Tang Wan lay. The middle-aged doctor, worried about any potential dangers, followed closely behind.

Yang Chen didn't mind. He approached Tang Wan's bed, feeling a pang of heartache upon seeing her condition. Her once radiant and fair face was now covered in small red and black spots, her complexion pale and haggard, lips dry and cracked, and her once lustrous hair had turned dull and yellow.

If he hadn't known it was Tang Wan, he wouldn't have believed that such a beautiful woman could be reduced to such a state.

What kind of evil toxin could cause such suffering?

"To this day, the Academy of Sciences hasn't identified the virus's origin or nature. The patient's heart rate and other indicators are stable, but she relies on nutrient solutions to survive. If this continues, the toxin will eventually invade her brain and bone marrow," the doctor sighed.

Tang Wan seemed to sense someone nearby. She struggled to open her eyes. Despite her makeup-free face marred by spots, she still possessed a rare elegance. Now, she was like a pearl covered in dust, devoid of any luster.

Though Yang Chen wore a hood, Tang Wan recognized him, her dull eyes lighting up slightly.

"Do I look ugly?" Tang Wan's dry lips formed a bitter smile.

Yang Chen didn't respond with words. Instead, he suddenly removed his right-hand glove and then his hood.

The doctor was alarmed, "What are you doing?! Put that back on! The virus might be contagious!"

Ignoring the doctor, Yang Chen gently touched Tang Wan's marred face, feeling the rough and slightly wrinkled skin that was once smooth.

"If I told you that you still look beautiful, would you think I was lying?" Yang Chen raised an eyebrow and smiled.

Tang Wan's smile was tragic, but she nodded slightly.

The doctor, unable to control his frustration, shouted, "Are you even listening to me?!"

Yang Chen ignored him and placed his finger on Tang Wan's wrist, as if taking her pulse or lightly sensing something.

After a moment, Yang Chen turned around and made a few hand signals to Tian Long and Ye Zi, who were outside the isolation window.

These gestures baffled Tang Zhechen, Tang Xin, and the nurses, who couldn't understand them at all. However, Tian Long and Ye Zi exchanged a glance, then nodded at Yang Chen, as if they agreed on something.

Tang Xin, with a hint of confusion in her eyes, asked Ye Zi, "Sister, what does Mr. Yang mean?"

Ye Zi explained, "Brother Yang is using hand signals commonly used by international marine corps. He means that everyone here should leave; he wants to treat Tang Wan alone."

"Treat her? Does that mean Yang Chen has a way to cure Wan'er?!" Tang Zhechen immediately asked.

Tang Tang was also filled with excitement, too thrilled to speak.

Before everyone could react, they saw Yang Chen inside the ward, grabbing the doctor and pulling him to the door, opening it and sending him out directly!

The doctor was furious, not understanding how the situation had been reversed so quickly. Before he could start cursing, a familiar-looking badge appeared in front of him.

It was Tian Long, who had pulled out the security bureau's credentials again, starting to clear out the personnel for Yang Chen.

This was a hospital in a defense zone, so the doctors and nurses were specially trained and very familiar with various national department credentials.

Realizing that these were security bureau agents, the doctor immediately lost his temper. This wasn't just ordinary police or detectives; these were central leadership-level guards, and he didn't dare offend them. Besides, even Old Tang had no objections, so what could a little doctor like him do?

Soon, a group of medical staff, even Old Tang, left the special care ward with Tang Xin and Tang Tang. After Tian Long and Ye Zi closed the door, they also stood guard outside.

With no one else around, Yang Chen looked around and found a surveillance camera in the corner. With a flick of his finger, a force shot out and shattered the camera.

Tang Wan, lying weak on the hospital bed, watched everything Yang Chen did with curiosity but didn't waste her energy asking questions. Her eyes were full of trust.

"Alright, I'm going to treat you now. If it works, you should recover quickly, but you need to cooperate obediently," Yang Chen said with a smile.

Tang Wan responded softly, "I trust you. How do I cooperate?"

Without another word, Yang Chen extended his left index finger and, with the tip of his right finger, made a cut in mid-air over his index finger.

A drop of crimson appeared as Yang Chen cut open the skin of his finger, blood seeping out!

Yang Chen brought his bleeding finger to Tang Wan's parched lips, ignoring her astonished look, and with an evil grin said, "We agreed you'd cooperate. Suck my finger obediently, use all your strength to suck."