C38 An Arrogant Woman

Upon arriving at the hospital, Pei Qiuyu hurried to the registration desk.

Lin Xuan wasted no time in phoning the head of the local Health Department.

Ring, ring, ring!!

The office phone sounded.

"Hello, who's calling?" Lee Ruize answered the phone, holding it to his ear.

Lee Ruize, 39, had thinning hair and wore black-rimmed glasses, which gave him a scholarly appearance.

Previously just a medic under Lin Xuan, he had used the formidable influence and network of the Sky Dragon Palace to ascend to his current role after Lin Xuan's disappearance.

"It's me," came a deep, familiar voice from the line.

"Hall Master!"

Lee Ruize instantly straightened up, his demeanor turning serious as he stood at attention, respectfully responding.

Recently, following Lin Xuan's return, Lee had been informed by Wang Baifa and had met with Lin Xuan.

But in the presence of such influential figures, he had felt utterly insignificant.

He never imagined that Lin Xuan, a man of such stature, would personally reach out to him.

"I need a favor," Lin Xuan stated plainly on the call.

"Hall Master, whatever you require, just command," Lee Ruize replied, clearly overwhelmed by the honor.

To serve the Sky Dragon Palace Lord was a privilege that could elevate his family's legacy.

Successfully handling this task for the Palace Lord could easily catapult him into a position of significant power within the province within a year.

"My father-in-law, Pei Qiang, has suffered a stroke and is currently at A City Hospital. I need him transferred to the top-tier intensive care unit immediately."

"Absolutely, I've got it. I'll take care of it right away!"

Lee Ruize was quick to assure him. For the head of the Health Department, such a task was a mere trifle.

"I'll remember this favor," Lin Xuan remarked offhandedly.

That single sentence sent Lee Ruize into raptures, as visions of a luminous future danced before his eyes.

Hanging up the phone, Lee Ruize inhaled deeply, reigning in the tumult of shock and excitement within him.

Ordinarily, he could only dream of doing a favor for such a prominent figure. But now, Lin Xuan had personally called him. It was an opportunity of a lifetime!

He immediately shouted with excitement, "Little Wang, connect me to the director of A City Hospital... No, I'll call him myself!"

After Lin Xuan hung up the phone, he went to look for Pei Qiuyu and the others.

At that moment, Pei Qiuyu had just finished signing in and was in the midst of a discussion with a doctor.

"Sorry, our ICU is at capacity," the doctor said, shaking his head.

"But there are clearly a few ICU rooms empty over there," Pei Qiuyu replied, her voice tinged with urgency.

The doctor's face shifted uncomfortably as he explained, "Those are for the advanced intensive care unit. They're reserved for high-ranking officials at the very least."

"Your father simply doesn't meet the criteria."

Feeling helpless, Pei Qiuyu suddenly remembered a college classmate named Wu Jiahui who had mentioned working at this hospital.

Without hesitation, Pei Qiuyu pulled out her phone and dialed Wu Jiahui's number.

Upon hearing the situation, Wu Jiahui responded immediately, "Class Flower Pei, don't worry about their excuses. Hang tight, I'm on my way!"

"Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!" Pei Qiuyu expressed her gratitude with urgency.

What a relief!

Pei Qiuyu set her phone aside and eagerly awaited her classmate's arrival.

It seemed that the bonds formed during those four years of college still held some weight. She knew she would have to repay Wu Jiahui's kindness in the future.

Lee Moxiang also expressed her excitement, "That's fantastic, Qiuyu, you always come through!"

She then turned to Lin Xuan, who had just approached, and remarked, "The whole family is beside themselves with worry. Where have you been? When it really matters, it's Qiuyu who steps up."

Lin Xuan simply nodded, offering no words in response.

Before long, a striking woman in a white lab coat approached down the hallway.

"Ah, Qiuyu, our very own Class Beauty Pei!"

Recognizing Wu Jiahui, Pei Qiuyu hurried over to greet her.

Upon seeing Wu Jiahui, the doctor addressed her with great respect, "Director Wu."

Pei Qiuyu, surprised, exclaimed, "Wu Jiahui, you've become a director? That's incredible!"

It appeared that her old classmate was indeed in a position to offer assistance.

Wu Jiahui replied with a smile, "Class Flower Pei, you flatter me. I'm just an assistant director. I'm really more of a mid-to-lower-level manager at the hospital."

"That's quite impressive," Pei Qiuyu said, her anxiety evident, yet she knew the importance of engaging in the necessary pleasantries and compliments.

Wu Jiahui allowed herself a smug smile before turning to the doctor with a frosty question, "So, you're the one who refused to give our campus beauty expedited treatment?"

The doctor bowed apologetically, "I'm sorry, Director Wu. I had no idea she was your college classmate. I was simply following our hospital's procedures..."

Wu Jiahui let out a cold snort, "Procedures are static, but shouldn't we be flexible when it comes to treating and saving lives? Don't you grasp that concept?"

Pei Qiuyu, thinking Wu Jiahui was about to reprimand the doctor, interjected, "Jiahui, don't be too hard on him. He wasn't aware of our connection; he was just doing his job by the book."

Wu Jiahui's laughter broke the tension before her tone turned mocking, "Pei Qiuyu, do you really think you're that important? As if I'd inconvenience my own staff just to do you a favor."

Pei Qiuyu's brow furrowed, "Jiahui, what are you getting at?"

With a cold laugh, Wu Jiahui retorted, "Isn't it clear? You think your family's status entitles you to special treatment in the ICU? Dream on!"

Pei Qiuyu stood there, dumbfounded.

Lin Xuan, witnessing the exchange, challenged her, "Isn't this just toying with people?"

"Toying with people?" Wu Jiahui shot Lin Xuan a dismissive glance. "Oh, you must be Pei Qiuyu's worthless man, the one rumored to be a bit slow-witted?"

"I'll have you know, I am toying with you. What are you going to do about it?"

She then turned back to Pei Qiuyu, "Back in school, I never had any respect for you, prancing around as if you were better because of your looks."

"The guy I liked, who I never pursued, ended up chasing you. Can you imagine how much I envied you?"

Pei Qiuyu's face flushed with emotion.

"And now, to think you've come begging to me. Have you even looked at yourself? Why on earth would I help you?"

Fuming with anger, Pei Qiuyu's chest rose and fell with each breath. "Wu Jiahui, as far as I know, I've never wronged you. What gives you the right to speak to me like this?"

Wu Jiahui let out a cold laugh, her arms folded across her chest as she proclaimed with supreme arrogance, "I simply can't stand you, and let me make it clear: I have the authority to grant access to the ICU, but I'm not about to let you in."

"Do you have any tricks up your sleeve?"

"You... You've crossed the line!" Pei Qiuyu was livid, barely holding back from hurling insults.

Lin Xuan felt a wave of anger rise within him at Wu Jiahui's taunts.

She was utterly insufferable!

His gaze bore into Wu Jiahui with intense fury.

"Oh, what now? You gonna bite me?"

Wu Jiahui's sneer was sharp as a knife. "Pathetic loser, can't even help your own father-in-law, and here you are trying to act tough."

She then turned to the doctor and commended, "Well done. Have them wait their turn outside."

"With all the people in this hospital trying to pull strings, the whole system would collapse into chaos, wouldn't it?"

"Absolutely, Director. You're spot on," the doctor agreed, nodding eagerly with a bow.

Pei Qiuyu clenched her teeth, while Lee Moxiang's face flushed with fury.

Wu Jiahui was reveling in her cruelty, tormenting Pei Qiuyu as if she were toying with a helpless dog. She'd be over the moon to hear Pei Qiuyu break down in tears right then and there.

Spinning on her heel, Wu Jiahui addressed the doctor with an icy command, "Follow me. Vice Principal Lin just called; his father-in-law has caught a cold. Set him up in a premium ward."

Lin Xuan's nod was sharp and deliberate. This despicable woman, she was digging her own grave!