Chapter 68 Curiosity is your hidden poison

  Before entering the ward, a loud noise was heard. Wang Zhong probably heard it clearly, which was the patient's family members quarreling with medical staff.

  Originally, these people who suffered from heavy metal poisoning due to the use of Meiyu water purifiers were vomiting and having diarrhea. Doctors have performed fluid replacement therapy, and although their condition has alleviated somewhat, it still hasn't eliminated the danger. Of course, these are just the patients with lighter symptoms; there are several in a coma being rescued who haven't woken up yet. The most critical cases are two children who are also in deep comas, and they will probably suffer great damage to their intelligence.

  Fortunately, the patients' families did not know at this time that Shangguan Shi was actually the chairman of Jù Róng, otherwise they would have rushed up and made a big fuss.

  "How is the situation?" asked Shangguan Shi to a chief physician.

  It seems that the situation on site is far more complicated than imagined. These doctors are not inexperienced in treating heavy metal poisoning, but this time the toxin seems to be very stubborn and needs to be slowly removed like pulling out silk threads.

  Illness comes like a mountain collapsing, and goes away like pulling out silk threads; generally it is so.

  However, these patients cannot wait too long, and Shangguan Shi can't wait too long either. The longer the time drags on, the more unfavorable it is for Jufeng International. With the power of the Shangguan family, it's not difficult to block media discourse, but this is after all a inferior strategy that only suppresses things temporarily. Moreover, it's very clear that someone is secretly plotting to sabotage Jufeng's reputation, and even blocking the news won't have any effect.

  "There isn't actually a big problem, as long as the toxins can be expelled quickly, all problems will be resolved easily, and of course, the intelligence of those two children won't be affected at all. However, we currently don't have any quick way to detoxify, only slow methods are available, but the longer it takes, the greater the harm to the two children.

  The chief physician is an old man with white hair, a relatively authoritative figure in the medical field, this time being invited by Jù Róng International with a large sum of money. If even he feels that it's a bit tricky, then perhaps this matter really can't be resolved after all."

  "What a ruthless and poisonous guy, to frame Juren, he even doesn't let children go." A layer of frost was added to Shangguan Shi's beautiful face.

  Shangguan Shi was talking to the doctor in charge and didn't notice Wang Zheng thinking deeply beside him.

  "Let me try instead." Just as Shangguan Shi was getting a bit discouraged, Wang Zheng suddenly spoke up.

  Wang Zhong's sudden interjection left Shangguan Shi and the old expert momentarily stunned, but what was different was that a hint of suspicion flashed across the old expert's face, while Shangguan Shi's pretty face began to slowly fill with an expression of surprise.

  After going through one thing after another, Shangguan Shi has already had inexplicable trust in Wang Zhong, the super bodyguard. Not to mention anything else, just his special massage technique has alleviated her chronic pain symptoms that have not healed for many years. Today, when Wang Zhong spoke up, he gave Shangguan Shi a great deal of hope.

  "Doctor, have you ever tried Chinese medicine?" Wang Zhong asked.

  "Traditional Chinese medicine?" The old expert obviously had no experience with traditional Chinese medicine and didn't have much faith in it: "The patient isn't suffering from a single heavy metal poisoning, but rather multiple mixed toxins. We're experimenting with different methods to eliminate them, so the delay is a bit longer."

  Although the old expert had great doubts about Wang Zhong, he still patiently explained it.

  Wang Zhong smiled and said, "I once saw a prescription for an antidote soup on an ancient book that my master had accidentally obtained. However, because one or two of the medicinal materials were extremely precious and rare, I have never tried it before. But I think today is a good opportunity to give it a try. With Jiu Rong's financial resources, I'm sure we can find these rare medicinal materials without any problem."

  Shangguan Shi's big eyes suddenly lit up: "Wang Zhong, you quickly say it, I'll immediately let people nationwide go and prepare the medicine!"

  Wang Zhong mentioned a few medicinal herbs, and Wei Wentao immediately started making phone calls. With the financial resources and influence of Jù Róng, it's estimated that these herbs can be gathered quickly.

  At this moment, Shangguan Shi truly felt that time is life, and she seemed to have a feeling of grasping a lifesaving straw at the critical moment, so her eyes looking at Wang Zheng were filled with sparkling colors.

  "Have you ever tried this detox soup?" The old expert's eyes were filled with even more suspicion: "Are you going to use these patients as guinea pigs? What if there's an adverse reaction, the consequences would be unthinkable."

  Wang Zheng grasped the old expert's shoulder and smiled: "But we have no choice now."

  The old expert still had a serious face: "But what if something goes wrong?"

  Wang Zhong was about to say something when Shangguan Shi hastily replied, "Sir, I've made up my mind. Let's give it a try. If anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility."

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  JURONG International is indeed a business giant of China, its strength should not be underestimated. Within an hour after Wei Wentao made the first call, several medicines needed by Wang Zheng were delivered to the capital hospital in more than triple the amount.

  "It's no wonder it's the Shangguan family." Wang Zheng circled around those several large bags of medicine, clicking his tongue in admiration. Among them, some rare and precious medicines were even ones that Lao Touzi hadn't collected, yet Shangguan Shi had managed to get so many from all over the country with just one phone call.

  It seemed as if he had seen through Wang Zhong's mind, Wei Wentai wiped the sweat from his forehead and explained with a bitter smile: "This time it cost a lot of money, some of the medicines were even the old man's treasured collection, for this event, even the old man's face was used."

  However, when Wei Wentao said this, Wang Zhong was even more amazed at their efficiency. As the most trusted first assistant of the Shangguan family for many years, his ability to handle matters was indeed extremely strong.

  "Wang Zheng, try it quickly, we can't wait any longer." Shangguan Shi said.

  "Alright, give me an empty room and I'll go decoct the medicine now." Wang Zheng said.

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  Wang Zheng was carefully decocting the medicine, occasionally blowing on it gently with his mouth. Shangguan Shi sat beside him, seriously looking at this serious man, her eyes slightly fluttering, as if thinking about something.

  "Wang Zheng, how can you be so capable." Shangguan Shi's voice was soft and gentle as she said: "You're good at fighting, good at healing, and sometimes your methods may seem ridiculous, but afterwards, it turns out that they were the most appropriate. Many things, after careful consideration, I realize that you are really amazing."

  "Don't praise me like that, I can't take it." Wang Zhēng said while looking at the medicinal herbs in the pot: "Fighting is my main profession, using poison is my sideline, and healing is only a minor aspect. My master was known as 'Poison Doctor', although he was also a soldier, but he had done some research on medicine and toxicology, under his influence, I have also dabbled in these areas, of course, my interest in poisoning far exceeds my interest in practicing medicine."

  After a pause, Wang Zhong smiled and said: "Actually, for medicine, I just memorized a few ancient books under my master's coercion, and most of them were gynecological diseases, absolutely a half-baked expert."

  Shangguan Shishi listened very seriously, and Wang Zheng's eyes also showed a somewhat nostalgic expression. At this moment, Shangguan Shishi was suddenly infected by the nostalgic gaze that Wang Zheng inadvertently revealed, and she only felt that the man in front of her really had a lot of stories. Perhaps even Shangguan Shishi herself did not realize it, but she had already begun to want to slowly uncover Wang Zheng's past stories, wanting to uncover the stories of this man with a story.

  Curiosity kills the cat. One must never show strong curiosity towards something or someone, otherwise there will be two possible outcomes: either heartbreak or entrapment.

  "How did you become so formidable?" Shangguan Shi's eyes showed a look of admiration: "Is it because you often carry a knife and undergo wilderness survival training?"

  Wang Zhong smiled and shook his head: "I was forced by the old man, starting from twelve years old, every year I had to survive for a month in various terrains, including deserted islands, deep mountains and forests, deserts, all of them. It's better if they gave me a knife, but after fourteen years old, I only wore one set of clothes when going in, and that was with bare hands."

  Moreover, during this period, I also have to complete the task of collecting medicinal herbs assigned by the old man. If I fail to collect the required amount, I will be punished when I return. Not only will my training intensity double, but I will also have to memorize an additional medical formula.

  "Your master is really cruel." Shangguan Shi showed a sympathetic gaze: "During the wilderness survival training, did you ever fail to complete the task of gathering herbs? Or did you always exceed expectations?"

  "Exceed the quota?" Wang Zhēng's eyes widened, then he laughed and said: "With my master's sinister personality, how could I have completed it? Not to mention exceeding the quota. Since I started wilderness survival training, I've never completed these tasks. But it's okay, the old man has managed to train me after all."

  Shangguan Shi's eyes involuntarily conjured up the image of a young man walking alone into the depths of the mountains, his eyes revealing an inexplicable emotion: "Not even bringing a knife, won't he be in danger?"

  Wang Zhong lifted the lid, smelled the fragrance of the medicine, and continued: "Of course, I have encountered wolf packs on the grasslands, and crocodile groups on deserted islands. But these are nothing. The most memorable was when I met that several hundred kilogram black bear in Shennongjia, which was the most thrilling experience."

  A pack of wolves, a group of alligators, and even the terrifying black bear, appeared in Shangguan Shi's mind, her heart tightened.

  "What happened afterwards? How did you manage to escape from Hei Yanzi?" asked Shangguan Shi.

  Wang Zhong still smiled and his answer was very brief: "Use your fist to smash its head."

  Wang Zhong didn't know why he suddenly started talking about these things with Shangguan Shi Shi, and it was still Shangguan Shi Shi asking him questions and him answering. Tearing off that slightly playful and irreverent exterior, Wang Zhong's inner self was still quite lethal to a girl like Shangguan Shi Shi.

  Perhaps it was because of Shangguan Shi's inquiry, or perhaps the dusty past events in Wang Zhong's heart had been suppressed for too long and needed an outlet to pour out his emotions. He changed his usual style and began to talk endlessly, with a calm tone, a gentle smile, and peaceful eyes, only occasionally flashing a sharp glint.