Chapter 291 - 109: Zhao Xia Gives a Red Envelope, Move Up a Little

"Okay, I’ll try it!"

’I’m going to die anyway. For that million, it’s worth it even if I don’t make it.’

’And what if it’s really an anti-cancer drug like Jiang Li said? Then I’d be saved.’

’Besides, even if it’s not for me, I have to think about my pregnant wife.’

’A million yuan... if I really die, my wife will have a safety net. She won’t have to struggle so much for the rest of her life.’

Jiang Li breathed a sigh of relief. ’As expected, sometimes you just have to use the power of money.’

She took out her phone and gestured toward the man with her chin. "Your Alipay QR code."

The man froze for a moment, then took his phone out of his patient gown and opened his Alipay QR code.

Jiang Li immediately scanned the code and transferred the money. The next second, the notification sound from the man’s Alipay rang out.

"Alipay transfer received: one million yuan."

[System Notification: Detected that the Host has spent 1,000,000 yuan on a husband. Triggering 10x cashback. 10,000,000 yuan has been deposited into your bank account. Please check your balance.]

’Whoa, I thought he was a single guy, but it turns out he’s a husband.’

’So why isn’t there anyone here with him?’

’But that doesn’t matter.’

Jiang Li snapped her fingers at the two researchers standing to the side. "You two can administer it to this gentleman."

"We can, but we didn’t bring any alcohol swabs or things like that. We might need to borrow some from the hospital."

Jiang Li raised an eyebrow at that. "That’s easy enough."

"Let’s go back to his room." After speaking, she pulled Sheng Mingyue aside and whispered in her ear, "Go get some alcohol, cotton swabs, and a tourniquet."

Sheng Mingyue nodded and turned to walk toward the nurses’ station.

The rest of them followed the man back to his hospital room and even drew the privacy curtain.

After all, with so many people, it wouldn’t be good if others saw what was happening.

Fortunately, the bed was near the bathroom, so the area was relatively spacious. It wasn’t too crowded with a few people standing around.

When Sheng Mingyue returned with the supplies, one of the researchers finally opened a briefcase.

Inside was the medicine and a syringe, all part of a set.

There was only a single dose of the medicine. It was a yellow liquid, contained in a vial.

One researcher skillfully drew the medicine into the syringe, while the other tied the tourniquet around the man’s arm, preparing for the injection.

Once everything was ready, the researcher pushed the plunger slightly. "This injection will make you fall asleep for about half an hour. Are you ready?"

The man licked his lips and transferred the one million yuan to his wife.

He took a deep breath, held out his arm, and turned his face away. "I’m ready. Go ahead."

As the medicine was injected, just as the researcher had said, the man’s eyelids began to feel heavy. By the time the full dose was in his system, he had fallen asleep.

Considering others were present, Xu Lian had many questions but could only hold them in.

They waited for the drug to take effect.

Half an hour later, the man suddenly woke up.

He felt pain all over his body. His hands involuntarily clutched the blanket, and a cold sweat broke out on his face.

Seeing this, Xu Lian couldn’t help but frown.

Jiang Li turned and asked, "What’s happening to him?"

The researcher explained, "President Jiang, this is a normal reaction. The drug is fighting the cancer cells. The pain will subside in a little while."

An unknown amount of time passed before the man felt the pain gradually disappear, and his body felt much lighter.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead with his hand, he asked doubtfully, "Did it really work?"

"I can’t say it eliminated 100% of them, but it got rid of at least 30%."

The proof of the pudding is in the eating. Since everyone was still skeptical, they simply had the man go get a new scan.

Because Jiang Li paid for an expedited service, the report came out 20 minutes later.

Just as the researcher had said, the number of cancer cells had started to decrease.

Even the doctor was puzzled. "How is this possible?"

The man dropped directly to his knees in front of Jiang Li and banged his forehead on the floor several times. THUD! THUD! "Thank you!"

Jiang Li pulled the man to his feet. "I didn’t really do anything. This was your own choice."

After all, if he hadn’t agreed, they couldn’t have forced him.

Recalling what the researcher had told her, she said, "However, based on your current condition, you’ll probably need two or three more injections for a complete cure."

Although they had successfully developed the anti-cancer drug, it was most effective on early-stage cancer. For a case like the man’s, which was already terminal, a single injection wasn’t a miracle cure.

The man licked his lips. "So... is it expensive?"

’If it’s expensive, I can just stop the treatment.’

’After all, about 30% is already gone. I can live for a few more years, maybe even ten. That’s enough.’

A pleasant smile appeared on Jiang Li’s face. "Don’t worry, it’s not expensive."

’Since I’ve chosen to cooperate with the government, it will definitely be covered by public health insurance. How expensive could it possibly be?’

Xu Lian’s eyes flickered, and he looked at Jiang Li with a hint of surprise.