To Zhang Yang, a hundred million was merely a string of figures, yet to the people gathered before Hu Tao, it seemed impossibly out of reach.

Though Hu Tao’s voice was not loud, everyone nearby heard him clearly.

Not only did the reception nurse’s mouth hang agape, her eyes wide with shock, but everyone else wore the exact same expression.

Watching the astonishment on the faces around him, Hu Tao felt a pang of bitterness. He recalled his own stupefied, frozen expression the first time he heard the details of Zhang Yang’s affairs from Su Zhantao.

It was only after learning about Zhang Yang’s accomplishments that Hu Tao felt not only immense gratitude toward him but also profound reverence and worship.

“This is impossible. I don’t believe it!”

Before anyone could recover from the truth Hu Tao had revealed, Liu Qianqian erupted. No matter how she tried, she could not accept what Hu Tao was saying. How could a young man barely in his twenties have amassed wealth that most people couldn't earn in a lifetime?

Moreover, Zhang Yang was merely an intern doctor at this ordinary hospital. These facts made it utterly impossible for Liu Qianqian to believe Hu Tao’s claims.

“Supervisor Hu, I—I don’t believe it either!”

Su Qifeng’s face grew extremely grim. He had always assumed he was far superior to Zhang Yang, or at least not drastically inferior. But now, hearing that Zhang Yang had earned twenty million while still in school implied that he couldn't even measure up to a tenth of Zhang Yang’s achievements.

Su Qifeng absolutely refused to admit this reality, and now he trembled, clinging stubbornly to the notion that Hu Tao was just spouting lies to intimidate him.

Ring, ring...

Just then, the phone in Hu Tao’s hand suddenly rang.

Picking up the call, Hu Tao glanced at the number displayed, visibly startled. His entire demeanor immediately turned grave. He turned and walked a little further away before answering.

“Hello, is this Hu Tao?”

Hearing the voice on the other end, Hu Tao was filled with deep emotion. He had just called Su Zhantao earlier, but it seemed Su Zhantao was in a meeting, and his secretary had answered. Hu Tao hadn't said much then, only mentioning that a matter concerning Zhang Yang had arisen and asking Su Zhantao to call back after the meeting.

But how much time had passed?

Clearly, as soon as Su Zhantao learned Hu Tao had called, he had immediately stopped his meeting to call back first and inquire.

“Speak up, Hu Tao. What happened that involves Zhang Yang?”

A pressing question came from the phone again. It was evident that anything touching upon Zhang Yang made Su Zhantao anxious.

“Oh, Boss Su, it’s like this…”

Without hesitation, Hu Tao recounted the entire scene that had just unfolded in the hospital to Su Zhantao.

“What? You said that kid almost hit Mi Xue?”

Before Hu Tao could finish explaining, Su Zhantao cried out on the other end of the line.

His voice was so loud that even passersby near Hu Tao could hear it.

“No, no! I stopped him already…” Hu Tao was startled by Su Zhantao’s outburst, never expecting such a strong reaction.

“Enough. Don’t say more. Jinghe Hospital, right? Fine, I’m coming immediately. Goodbye!”

Just as Hu Tao was about to say more, Su Zhantao’s hurried final words came through, followed by the sharp sound of the line disconnecting.

Looking at the phone in his hand, Hu Tao knew exactly what needed to happen next, and he was clearer than ever on his course of action.

Meanwhile, Su Qifeng and Liu Qianqian still wore expressions of utter disbelief, convinced Hu Tao was deceiving them.

Putting the phone back into his pocket, Hu Tao returned to Xiao Xia’s side. He had now completely lost any residual positive feeling he held for Su Qifeng. Consequently, facing the doubt from Liu Qianqian and Su Qifeng, he offered only a faint reply.

“Su Qifeng, you don’t believe what I’m saying? Heh, it doesn’t matter. You’ll believe it soon enough.”

“H-Hu Supervisor, what do you mean by that?”

Su Qifeng keenly sensed something from Hu Tao’s detached tone. Hu Tao’s attitude, after that phone call, was even colder than before.

Previously, Hu Tao had been willing to address him as "Qifeng," but now he was using his full name, maintaining a purely professional demeanor.

After speaking those words, Hu Tao didn’t spare Su Qifeng another glance. Instead, he leaned toward Xiao Xia, earnestly asking if she was alright and if she needed anything, causing her face to flush bright red.

Guo Yong clicked his tongue inwardly. He completely believed Hu Tao’s words. He remembered when he and the other hospital representatives were competing for Zhang Yang’s internship spot at Changjing University; one hospital had offered a staggering one million yuan just to hire Zhang Yang, yet Zhang Yang had refused without batting an eye. This alone proved that Zhang Yang was not short of money.

Being a shrewd veteran, Guo Yong observed Hu Tao’s demeanor both before and after the call and realized that the person investing in this young man likely had a very close relationship with Zhang Yang.

Shaking his head, Guo Yong took in the young man—his messy hair, heavy dark circles under his eyes, a generally unhealthy, weak appearance, and ordinary, haphazardly matched bargain-bin clothing. He suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for him.

This young man has had it rough. Having stumbled upon this sudden opportunity to leap from obscurity to prominence, this investment might very well vanish into smoke right now.

“Alright, this is a hospital. What are you all gathered here for?”

Guo Yong, as the director, certainly had the authority to say such a thing, and his words seemed intended to support Su Qifeng. If everyone dispersed, even if Hu Tao or Mi Xue later told Zhang Yang about the incident, given Zhang Yang’s personality, he likely wouldn't bother retaliating against a minor figure like Su Qifeng, perhaps even preserving Su Qifeng’s chance for this upward mobility.

It was a pity that the intended recipient didn't appreciate the gesture!

As soon as Guo Yong spoke, Liu Qianqian seized the opportunity like catching a lifeline and immediately shrieked, “Feeling guilty, are you, Director Guo? You keep favoring Zhang Yang! I refuse to believe that if he’s so capable and rich, he still needs to work as some ‘Medical Saint’ in your broken hospital!”

Due to Hu Tao’s attitude, Su Qifeng genuinely felt trapped and unable to retreat. Hearing Guo Yong, he truly wanted to use the chance to leave, but Liu Qianqian’s outburst forced him to abandon that idea!

Guo Yong frowned; Liu Qianqian’s words had thoroughly enraged him!

“Why are you all clustered here?”

A voice drifted in from outside the crowd. Su Qifeng turned his head and saw a young man, pale and weak-looking, walking in, still wearing a white coat.

Upon seeing this doctor enter, the surrounding people automatically parted, creating a path for him to walk through.

The two reception nurses immediately brightened upon seeing this young man, and Guo Yong’s anger subsided by more than half. He quickly adopted a warm smile, walked over, clapped the young man on the shoulder, and said softly, “You must be exhausted from the operating room. Thank you for your hard work.”

The young man emerging was none other than Yan Liangfei. Facing Guo Yong’s warm greeting, he quickly shook his head: “No trouble, no trouble at all!”

At this moment, Yan Liangfei spotted Mi Xue in the crowd. He quickly reached out and excitedly greeted Mi Xue.

Yan Liangfei’s action completely misled Su Qifeng, who now firmly believed this man was Zhang Yang. Su Qifeng attributed all the negative shift in Hu Tao’s attitude toward him to Zhang Yang.

“You are Zhang Yang, right!”

Su Qifeng stepped forward, pointing at Yan Liangfei and shouting loudly, as if trying to reclaim some lost pride. This instantly drew everyone’s attention.

“What?”

Yan Liangfei froze, looking at Su Qifeng with utter bewilderment. Everyone nearby also turned to stare, unsure what he intended to do.

“I’ve got you marked!”

Su Qifeng glared fiercely at Yan Liangfei, then turned, taking Liu Qianqian’s hand, and said to her, “Qianqian, let’s go. We don't need to stoop to arguing with someone who just brags about himself!”

Su Qifeng’s declaration carried the implication that he was too important to bother with this young man, which was essentially Su Qifeng creating an exit strategy for himself. His simple plan was to leave this awkward scene first, find Hu Tao later in private, and somehow repair their relationship.

With that, Su Qifeng pulled Liu Qianqian, intending to quickly exit the hospital.

“Jiji ji!”

“Zhizhi zhi!”

Suddenly, two small figures appeared in the lobby, directly blocking Su Qifeng’s path. They bared their teeth and snarled at him, frightening Su Qifeng into pulling back the foot he had started to move!

Seeing these two little ones, many young women in the lobby couldn't help but exclaim in admiration: What adorable little creatures...

These two small figures were naturally Wuying and Shandian, who had accompanied Zhang Yang to work.

“Wuying, Shandian!”

Upon seeing them, Mi Xue immediately opened her arms. The two little creatures instantly leaped into Mi Xue’s embrace, cuddling affectionately against her, causing Mi Xue to giggle delightedly.

“Mi Xue, I’m so sorry. Yan Liangfei and I were busy with a surgery just now.”

Zhang Yang, having taken off his white coat and changed his clothes, finally appeared in the ground-floor lobby and had already reached Mi Xue’s side, looking at her tenderly.

“Master, Mistress!”

Seeing Zhang Yang, Yan Liangfei immediately bowed respectfully and called out.

Then, Hu Tao’s eyes lit up. He quickly walked over, lowered his head slightly, and softly called out, “Brother Zhang.”

It was only then that everyone around realized Su Qifeng had mistaken the person. This man now standing here was the real Zhang Yang.

Mi Xue shook her head and naturally slipped her arm through Zhang Yang’s, holding him close.

Then, Zhang Yang turned to Hu Tao and smiled faintly: “Hu Tao, you’ve arrived.”

But throughout the entire exchange, Zhang Yang did not spare a single glance for Su Qifeng or Liu Qianqian, as if those two people simply did not exist.