15: bribery

The sudden commotion left Liu Yan a bit flustered.

He had only just returned from the Third District; why was everyone acting like the Dragon King had returned?

"God Yan! You've broken our school's record since its establishment!"

"That's right! 10 kills in a single round! The previous highest record holder, a senior, only managed 8 kills!"

At this moment, the students swarmed forward, completely blocking the corridor, and Liu Yan was almost pushed back into the portal.

Liu Yan, caught in the crowd, looked around but didn't find Teacher Qi.

Seeing that no one was maintaining order and the corridor was about to descend into chaos, Liu Yan, using strange body movements, twisted his way out of the crowd.

After successfully escaping the overly enthusiastic students, Liu Yan didn't linger but left the school and returned to the hospital... Sunshine Neurology Hospital.

"Eat less, don't sleep, eat more snacks, and read newspapers every day!"

"Also, this medicine, take two tablets, three times a day."

Inside the office, Dr. Zhao was methodically explaining post-operative precautions to a patient.

"You truly are a miraculous doctor! Dr. Zhao!"

The patient stood up, grabbing Dr. Zhao's hand, tears of gratitude streaming down his face.

Knock, knock, knock—

"Come in," Dr. Zhao called out, poking his head towards the door.

Upon seeing that the visitor was Liu Yan, Dr. Zhao was slightly taken aback.

After giving the patient a few final instructions, Dr. Zhao let him leave first.

Once only the two of them remained in the office, Liu Yan slowly asked,

"Dr. Zhao, is there any way to alleviate my mother's suffering?"

Dr. Zhao was somewhat puzzled by Liu Yan's return.

He had just left less than two hours ago, and now he was suddenly back to ask this.

But Dr. Zhao still answered truthfully,

"There is, but the cost... is not something you can afford."

Seeing this, Liu Yan breathed a slight sigh of relief.

A resuscitation ventilator was not something that could be found quickly; it relied too much on luck.

Since the money he earned couldn't be used to buy a resuscitation ventilator, he could only use it to make his mother a little more comfortable.

"I have it. No matter how expensive the cost, I can pay it."

"As long as it can lessen her pain, thank you!"

With that, Liu Yan bowed solemnly to Dr. Zhao.

Dr. Zhao quickly stepped forward to help Liu Yan up.

"You don't have to do this; it's all part of my job."

After Liu Yan stood up, Dr. Zhao asked,

"However, where did you get the money? This cost isn't as simple as tens or hundreds of thousands."

"Can a monthly fee of 30 million make her more comfortable?" Liu Yan asked tentatively.

"30 million a month, I'm afraid..." Dr. Zhao shook his head regretfully.

"Wait..."

"How much?!"

Dr. Zhao's eyes widened, and he scrutinized Liu Yan from head to toe.

He hadn't misheard, had he? Thirty... million?!

"Yes, if it's not enough, I can add more," Liu Yan replied seriously.

The price Liu Yan quoted was already quite conservative. He was gradually adapting to the Third District now.

Later, once he thoroughly understood the Third District, he would only enter Top Secret Area and Top Secret Area.

With his top-tier awareness, coupled with his almost X-ray-like hearing, and his high-definition camera-like eyes.

Let alone 30 million a month, even hundreds of millions a month would just mean entering the Third District a few more times a day for Liu Yan.

Soon, Dr. Zhao recovered from his shock, his expression revealing a hint of heartache and regret.

Liu Yan was still of school age, and encountering such a situation would inevitably cause a severe blow to his mental state. It was understandable for him to speak nonsense.

"Alas..." Dr. Zhao hesitated, not knowing how to comfort Liu Yan.

Just then, Liu Yan quietly opened a crack in the office door, poked his head out, and after confirming no one was around, gently locked the door from the inside.

At the same time, he subtly put his hand into his pocket and tapped a few times on his phone screen.

Before Dr. Zhao could understand what Liu Yan was doing, a poker-sized card was already in his hand.

"Doctor, the password for this card is 000079. It's for your hard work. My mother's situation still needs your continued attention."

Liu Yan grabbed Dr. Zhao's hand, subtly slipping the bank card, along with Dr. Zhao's hand, into his white coat pocket.

As his fingers gradually felt the unique steel stamp on the bank card, Dr. Zhao's pupils widened.

He... he's bribing me?

Where did this student learn such worldly ways?

"There's a million in the card, and I'll deposit another million into this card every day."

"Additionally, I will pay separately for the treatment costs my mother needs."

"Wait," Dr. Zhao raised a hand to interrupt Liu Yan, "Where exactly did you get this money?"

"I went to the Third District," Liu Yan answered truthfully.

After all, if he didn't explain the origin of the money, no one would dare to accept it easily.

And in this world, earning money in the Third District was legal and compliant, purely based on one's ability, and of course, more often, luck.

Liu Yan's calm words sounded to Dr. Zhao like a bomb dropped into still water.

Went to the Third District? The way you say it, it sounds like picking up money there?

It was important to remember that less than two hours had passed since Liu Yan left.

Let alone less than two hours, even if one spent 12 hours a day in the Third District, being able to bring out ten thousand was already considered top-tier.

Moreover, Liu Yan had just said there was a million in the card!

What kind of concept was that?

"You mean, you went to the Third District and earned a million?" Dr. Zhao looked at Liu Yan suspiciously.

"Yes, it was a bit less this time, I'm still not very familiar," Liu Yan nodded.

Dr. Zhao's eyes widened again.

Listen to this, is this even human speech?

You earned years of other people's money in two hours, and you still think it's a bit less?

Dr. Zhao slowly exhaled, trying to calm the urge to curse.

"According to this fee standard, your mother will be very comfortable!"

"But this doesn't mean her remaining time will be extended; it only alleviates her pain."

"Also, I don't know who you learned this from at your age, but take this back. I am a doctor!"

When he spoke the last sentence, Dr. Zhao's expression was particularly serious.

Seeing this, Liu Yan didn't force it and, with a slight apology, took back the bank card.

Seeing this, Dr. Zhao nodded in satisfaction, then continued,

"Actually, when I first told you to look for a resuscitation ventilator... I just wanted to give you some hope."

"I hope you can understand this."

"You were able to earn this much money in such a short time; it seems you really are very talented."

Dr. Zhao gestured with his hand, indicating for Liu Yan to sit down first.

After Liu Yan sat down, Dr. Zhao leaned closer and whispered,

"The resuscitation ventilator has been listed as contraband by The Authorities. If you really find one, you need to be careful."

"Also, no matter what, do not enter the Top Secret Area, even if you ultimately don't find it!"

After speaking, Dr. Zhao patted Liu Yan's shoulder.

Before Liu Yan could speak, Dr. Zhao raised his hand to interrupt, and his voice returned to its normal volume.

"You go back first. I will handle your mother's matter seriously; this is my duty."

"The fee statement will be sent to you online later; you can just pay it directly."

Liu Yan nodded and tentatively asked,

"Can I go see her?"

"Not yet, for now. If her condition improves later, I will contact you," Dr. Zhao shook his head helplessly.

Seeing this, Liu Yan didn't say much more. He added Dr. Zhao's WeChat, thanked him, and then got up and left.

Walking out of the hospital, Liu Yan finally took out his phone from his pocket. The habit he retained from before his transmigration made him overly cautious in this regard.

Therefore, during the bribery process, he had taken such precautionary measures.

"It seems I judged a gentleman by my own mean measure."

Liu Yan shook his head self-deprecatingly and deleted the recording.