Super Doctor - Chapter 163

“Li Yue?” Xu Ze was taken aback upon hearing Tang Zhi’s words.

“Yes… Li Yue!” Tang Zhi asked anxiously, “Could you quickly check on him for me and see how he’s doing?”

Hearing this, Xu Ze breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, “Brother Tang… Li Yue isn’t seriously injured. I treated his wounds—just two cuts on his thigh and chest. They’re a bit long, but it’s nothing major.”

“He’s really fine? That’s good…” Tang Zhi also sighed in relief on the other end.

Seeing how nervous Tang Zhi was, Xu Ze couldn’t help but ask curiously, “Brother Tang… who is this Li Yue? Why are you so worried about him?”

“Oh… he’s the only son of the Li family in Beijing. His family has close ties with our Tang family…” Tang Zhi sighed and added, “If anything were to happen to him, it would be a huge problem.”

Hearing this, Xu Ze recalled Li Yue’s exceptionally calm and composed demeanor and nodded inwardly. So he’s closely connected to the Tang family—no wonder he carries himself with such extraordinary presence.

Then Tang Zhi continued, “Xiao Ze, since you treated his wounds, please keep an eye on him. I’ll come over soon and introduce you two. Getting to know him will be beneficial for your future…”

Xu Ze smiled and said, “Brother Tang, there’s no need for an introduction. He seems like a good guy. He already gave me his business card and told me to call him if I ever visit Beijing…”

“What?…” Tang Zhi exclaimed in surprise. “That guy from the Li family is known for his cold and aloof personality. He rarely bothers with anyone. How did you two hit it off so well?…”

Puzzled, Xu Ze replied with a laugh, “Cold and aloof? I didn’t get that impression at all. He seems very easy to get along with!”

“Easy to get along with?” Tang Zhi raised his voice in astonishment. “If word of this gets out in Beijing, people will be shocked!”

“But he really seems like a decent guy… at least from what I can tell…” Xu Ze chuckled.

Hearing Xu Ze’s response, Tang Zhi also laughed in amazement. “Well… it’s good that you two get along. Keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn’t run into any problems. I’ll be there soon…”

“Okay… I’ll go check on him now.” After hanging up, Xu Ze headed toward the nurse’s station. He still didn’t know which room Li Yue was in.

When he reached the nurse’s station, he saw Hu Xia still there and asked with a smile, “Hu Xia, which room is Li Yue in?”

“Li Yue? Oh… he’s in Bed 18, the best private room!” After a moment’s thought, Hu Xia curiously asked Xu Ze, “Dr. Xu, how did you know that patient I brought in had a ruptured spleen?”

“The surgeon even yelled at me at first, saying our emergency department was making reckless diagnoses… but I yelled right back…” Hu Xia giggled. “In the end, the surgeon hurriedly performed a bedside ultrasound. After that, he didn’t say another word and immediately sent the patient to the operating room…”

“Well… it’s all about experience. With enough experience, you can tell,” Xu Ze casually brushed it off with a laugh.

Hearing this, Hu Xia covered her mouth and laughed. “Experience? How old are you? That surgeon is in his thirties—surely he has more experience than you…”

“Haha… it depends on the person. Don’t you think I’m smarter than him? Really…” Without batting an eye, Xu Ze tossed out this reply and quickly walked away. If he stayed any longer, who knew what else Hu Xia might ask…

When he reached Room 16, Li Yue was talking with the middle-aged man. Seeing Xu Ze enter, Li Yue smiled and said, “Xu Ze… thank you so much for today. I heard it was because you noticed in time that my driver had a ruptured spleen that he was saved…”

“Ah… that person was with you?” Xu Ze was surprised.

Seeing Xu Ze’s reaction, Li Yue chuckled lightly. “Yes… he’s my driver. At first, everyone thought he was fine, but it turns out his injuries were more serious than mine… I really owe you thanks.”

Xu Ze smiled. “No need to be so polite. I was just doing my job…”

Then he asked, “How are you feeling? Any discomfort?”

“Not bad… just a little dizzy…”

Xu Ze nodded. “It’s probably from blood loss, but it’s nothing serious. With your physique, you’ll be fine after a few days of rest…”

“I think so too…” Li Yue flashed a bright smile.

“Well… as long as you’re okay. Brother Tang just called me, worried sick about you…”

“Brother Tang? Which Brother Tang? Do I know him?” Li Yue asked, puzzled.

“Tang Zhi… you should know him,” Xu Ze replied with a nod.

“Tang Zhi?” Li Yue paused for a moment, then smiled. “Oh… Secretary Tang, from the old master’s household. Yes, I know him.”

Then Li Yue suddenly looked at Xu Ze and said, “You… Xu Ze? Wait, are you the Xu Ze that Old Master Tang recently adopted as his grandson?”

“Hehe…” Xu Ze smiled and nodded. “Yes, that’s me.”

“I should’ve realized sooner…” Li Yue laughed, tapping his forehead. “I heard Old Master Tang’s illness was cured by his adopted grandson, and now he’s in much better health than before. I just didn’t remember your name was Xu Ze…”

“If you hadn’t mentioned it… I might not have made the connection.” Li Yue shook his head with a smile. “Well, let’s reintroduce ourselves. I’m Li Yue… remember to keep in touch. I was supposed to be here for business for about ten days, but now… I’ll probably have to head back tomorrow…”

“Tomorrow?” Xu Ze raised an eyebrow. “Your wounds have just been stitched up. It’s not a good idea to move around too much…”

“It’s fine… someone will come pick me up tomorrow morning. I’ll fly back directly. It shouldn’t be a problem.” Li Yue looked at Xu Ze and smiled. “I feel like we hit it off right away. Remember to call me if you ever come to Beijing… I’ll show you around.”

“When it comes to fun, there’s no place in Beijing I don’t know.”

While they were chatting, Tang Zhi walked in. Seeing the two of them getting along so well, his eyes lit up.

Noticing Tang Zhi’s arrival, Li Yue’s smile faded slightly, replaced by a dignified demeanor. He nodded at Tang Zhi and said, “Tang Zhi… I’ve caused you trouble again this time…”

“Not at all… Young Master Li. It’s our fault for not ensuring your safety while you were in Xingcheng. As long as you don’t blame us, I’ll be relieved.” Tang Zhi was extremely respectful toward Li Yue, speaking with careful politeness.

“Well… this wasn’t your fault. We were just unlucky today—an accident.” Li Yue sighed and said, “I won’t be able to handle the matter I came for now, so I’ll have to leave it to you. I need to return to Beijing tomorrow… my family has already sent someone to pick me up.”

“Understood, Young Master Li. I’ll make sure someone handles this matter properly… I’ll also inform Mayor Tang,” Tang Zhi said respectfully.

Satisfied, Li Yue nodded. “Good. That’s all then. You may go now… Xu Ze is here, so don’t worry.”

Seeing that Li Yue was dismissing him, Tang Zhi felt relieved. Having accompanied the old master for many years, he had met all kinds of people, but there were very few who commanded as much respect and caution from him as Young Master Li.

Li Yue was the most famous and formidable among the third generation of his family, yet he was also highly capable. Deeply favored by the old master of the Li family, he was already a representative figure of the family’s authority.

His cold and aloof nature made people wary of crossing him. Many of the older generation were cautious around him, let alone someone like Tang Zhi…

Tang Zhi smiled and said, “Very well, Young Master Li. Our young master Xu Ze is here. If you need anything, just let him know, and he’ll arrange it for you…”

“Okay… you may go. I’d like to chat with Xu Ze. If anything comes up, he can call you,” Li Yue nodded.

After conveying his message, Tang Zhi smiled at Xu Ze and said, “Young Master Xu, Director Qu intended to come, but I told him you were here, so he felt reassured and didn’t come over. Please keep Young Master Li company. I’ll take my leave now.”

This was the first time Xu Ze had seen Tang Zhi show such respect toward him. Usually, their interactions were casual and familiar. However, he wasn’t surprised, knowing Tang Zhi was doing this for Li Yue’s benefit to show support for him. Xu Ze smiled and said, “Alright, you can go. I’ll handle things here. There won’t be any problems.”

Only after Xu Ze responded did Tang Zhi smile and turn to leave.

Watching Tang Zhi depart, Li Yue’s smile returned, and his dignified aura vanished. He looked at Xu Ze and said, “Tang Zhi is a good man, very loyal to Old Master Tang. Treat him well—it’ll be beneficial for you in the future.”

Surprised by Li Yue’s advice, Xu Ze paused for a moment before smiling. “Brother Tang has always been good to me… He’s always looked out for me.”

“Well… that’s good. Guagua and Baobao are both abroad, so the old master treats you very well. But you should remember, after all, you’re not a member of the Tang family. Once the old master passes… many things will depend on Tang Zhi.” Li Yue spoke frankly, without holding back.

Xu Ze felt a wave of gratitude for Li Yue’s directness and nodded with a smile. “I’m not worried about that… I don’t have any great expectations of the Tang family.”

“Well… I can see that. But you never know what might happen in the future. Since you’ve stepped into this circle, you need to be prepared.” At this, Li Yue laughed suddenly. “I find I really can’t hold back when I’m with you. Okay, enough of that… No matter what, if you ever run into any trouble, come to me anytime.”

Hearing Li Yue’s words, the middle-aged man beside him showed a look of astonishment. Having been by Young Master Li’s side for years, he had never seen him treat anyone so well… If he didn’t know better, he might have wondered if Young Master Li had some special interest in Xu Ze…

Xu Ze was also very curious about Li Yue. Tang Zhi had described him as cold and aloof, yet he showed none of that around Xu Ze. Instead, he was exceptionally kind. It was their first meeting, yet Li Yue was already so concerned about him. If not for the clear and natural look in Li Yue’s eyes, Xu Ze might have been suspicious…

But Xu Ze also found it strange—even though it was their first meeting, he felt an unusual sense of closeness to Li Yue.