Chapter 57: Blessings in Disguise

As the doctor was performing a routine check-up on Lu Yao, a commotion erupted outside the door.

Lu Yao frowned and asked, “What’s going on?”

The doctor glanced at the door and replied in a low voice, “You’ve heard of Qiao Wanliang, right? The second most prominent family in the capital.”

At the mention of that name, cold sweat broke out on Lu Yao’s back.

That ruthless, cold-hearted man—she would never forget him, even if she turned to ashes.

She nodded slightly.

The doctor went on, “He had a heart attack early this morning and was rushed in for emergency treatment. Fortunately, Miss Qiao brought him in just in time, or else Qiao Wanliang would have... well, passed away.”

At those words, Lu Yao let out a sigh.

What a pity—why couldn’t Qiao Wanliang just die from his illness!

For the first time, she felt that a doctor’s skill could be a curse; all that effort to save a villain, only for him to continue his misdeeds.

She lowered her head and continued flipping through the Green Realm Environmental Protection Project files. The desk was a bit too small, making it awkward to handle the documents, and one of the papers slipped and fell to the floor.

The doctor bent down to pick it up. When he handed it back to her, he glanced at the photo on the page and asked in disbelief, “Attorney Lu, what kind of case are you working on? Why do you have information on Little Bing?”

“You know Sun Bingbing?” Lu Yao’s eyes lit up with anticipation.

“Little Bing has had hemophilia since childhood. She’s always seen me for blood transfusions and treatment. It’s been like this for years.” As he spoke, the doctor frowned. “But these past two or three months, she’s vanished. I haven’t seen her at all. Can you tell me what case she’s involved in?”

“Before I do, could you explain the cause of hemophilia from a medical perspective?”

“Hemophilia is a hereditary disease caused by a deficiency of clotting factors, leading to prolonged blood coagulation times. It’s mainly classified as Type A, B, or C. Little Bing has Type A, which can cause severe bleeding and is life-threatening. Her parents have always refused to tell the truth, but the real cause is that her parents are close relatives—she inherited hemophilia because of their consanguineous marriage.” The doctor thought for a moment and added, “I’ve heard the people in that village are very traditional, like the last imperial family. They believe those of their own surname have noble blood, so most marriages are between relatives. That’s why the disease is so prevalent...”

Lu Yao grabbed the doctor’s hand in excitement and thanked him politely, “Doctor, I can’t thank you enough. You’ve helped me solve the mystery.”

She had been struggling with where to begin, but now, by a stroke of luck, this injury had yielded a crucial piece of evidence for overturning the case.

She would have to thoroughly investigate the causes of illness among the remaining people. As long as she could prove that their illnesses were unrelated to the waste processing plant, she could turn the tables in the second trial.

Just then, Ye Zehong pushed the door open, his icy gaze fixing on the hands Lu Yao and the doctor were clasping.

The murderous intent in his eyes seemed to pierce straight through the doctor’s carotid artery.

The doctor, unnerved by Ye Zehong’s cold stare, quickly pulled his hand back and hid it behind his back.

Clearing his throat, he offered what he thought was a kind reminder: “Doctor Ye, you’ve come to the wrong room. Miss Qiao arranged for Mr. Qiao to stay in a super VIP ward on another floor.”

Ye Zehong ignored him and went straight to sit beside Lu Yao.

The doctor looked at them in confusion and, unable to resist his curiosity, asked, “Miss Lu, do you know Doctor Ye?”

Lu Yao nodded.

“He’s my ex—” Lu Yao paused, almost blurting out “ex-boyfriend,” but caught herself just in time and corrected, “He’s my former boss. I’m now working as legal counsel on a project for the Ye Group.”

Ye Zehong raised an eyebrow, displeased. “If the boss has business to discuss with his dedicated employee, unnecessary parties need to leave.”

The doctor let out an awkward laugh and swiftly made his exit.

Lu Yao shot him a glance and said irritably, “Shouldn’t you be off checking on your future father-in-law and fiancée?”

“Is that what you want me to do so badly?”