C59 You Seem to Have Gotten into Trouble

Zhang Chen's gaze flickered with urgency.

It was clear that Old Master Lin's condition was dire, especially given his serious illness.

Why would Lin Junkai administer drugs to a man on the brink of death? Zhang Chen racked his brain but couldn't make sense of it, his anger mounting by the minute.

After much deliberation, he finally pulled out his phone.

"Third Sister, I need Fourth Sister's number, quick!" he implored with urgency.

Su Mang hesitated but eventually relented.

With a slight furrow of his brow, Zhang Chen recognized the gravity of the situation; there was no time for second-guessing. He called the number decisively.

Lau Qingyue's voice came through promptly, "What's the matter, little brother?"

Without wasting a moment, Zhang Chen asked, "Fourth Sister, are you tied up right now?"

In her calm manner, Lau Qingyue replied, "I'm not very busy. What's up?"

A wave of relief washed over Zhang Chen as he spoke hastily, "If you're free, could you come to the Central Hospital right now?"

Before he could finish, Lau Qingyue agreed, "Sure. Just wait for me; I'll head there as soon as I wrap up here."

"Great!"

Zhang Chen's tension dissolved, and he ended the call with a surge of excitement.

He inhaled deeply, allowing tranquility to seep back in.

Before long, a stretcher was wheeled into the ICU from a distance.

Zhang Chen stepped back to make room, his eyes confirming the patient was indeed Old Master Lin, looking deathly pale and hooked up to a ventilator, the picture of frailty.

A pang of sorrow struck Zhang Chen.

Meanwhile, the Lin family members arrived in a flurry of concern, peppering questions.

Among them was Lin Junkai. Zhang Chen itched to reveal his true nature, yet he held back, knowing his accusations would fall on deaf ears.

The crowd soon filed into the ward.

The patient needed peace, and the doctors promptly ushered out most of the Lin family, leaving only the closest relatives.

Checking the time, Zhang Chen made his way to the door.

He pushed it open to find the Lin family gathered inside.

Old Master Lin lay in his hospital bed as Lin Zhiqing and Lee Fengqin sat tucked away in the corner. Lin Guofeng and Lin Miao were at his bedside.

On the opposite side, Lin Guolong sat with Lin Junkai, worry etched into his features.

Zhang Chen bypassed the others and made his way straight into the room.

Upon seeing Zhang Chen, a moment of shock rippled through the group.

Lee Fengqin didn't miss a beat, her rebuke sharp. "Zhang Chen, who let you in? Get out, now!"

Lin Junkai looked up, a flicker of something unusual in his eyes, and spoke with gravity, "Auntie, Grandpa's condition is critical. Zhang Chen is part of the Lin family. Let him have a look."

His face contorted with grief as he finished.

Zhang Chen's brow furrowed.

Since when was Lin Junkai so benevolent? A sense of danger nagged at him.

Lee Fengqin's mouth opened as if to speak, but no words came out. She continued to glare at Zhang Chen with disdain.

The rest averted their eyes. Lin Miao's gaze lingered on Zhang Chen, her eyes reflecting a complex mix of emotions.

After much internal debate, Zhang Chen finally gestured to Lin Miao.

He had no choice but to seek information from her.

Lin Miao approached swiftly, dabbing away the tears at the corner of her eyes.

In a hushed tone, Zhang Chen inquired, "How's Grandpa?"

Taking a deep breath, Lin Miao replied with heavy sorrow, "He was already unconscious when I returned. I'm not sure what caused it. We're awaiting the test results now."

Zhang Chen's frown deepened.

He was in the dark about the cause of the collapse.

Yet, Zhang Chen felt a twinge of relief; at least there was no immediate danger to his grandfather's life.

Without further word, he leaned against the wall, waiting in silence, an ominous premonition hanging over him.

Time trickled by in the hushed ward.

Zhang Chen stole glances at Lin Junkai, searching for anything out of place, but nothing seemed amiss.

Soon, the sound of footsteps heralded someone's approach.

A nurse entered briskly, clutching a test report.

The Lin family converged around her, eyes alight with urgent anticipation.

The nurse began slowly, "The patient has collapsed due to poisoning. The venom has already spread throughout his body."

A sharp intake of breath echoed abruptly, leaving the entire Lin family in shock.

"The toxin is quite unique; it's stimulating the tumor in the Old Master's body, causing it to undergo abnormal changes," the nurse explained further.

Lin Guofeng's gaze hardened, and he asked urgently, "Nurse, what options do we have at this point?"

The nurse shook her head. "We're out of alternatives. The situation is extremely dire. We've called for Tang Guozhong's assistance."

Stunned, Lin Guofeng stumbled backward two steps.

Lin Miao and Lin Zhiqing fought back tears.

Zhang Chen's brow was tightly knit as he quietly observed Lin Junkai next to him, noting the deep sorrow etched on his face.

Was it poison? A setup?

If things were indeed moving in this direction, there was a 90% likelihood that Lin Junkai was responsible!

A chill settled in Zhang Chen's heart.

Shortly after, the nurse exited the room.

Lin Guofeng steadied himself, his expression turning icy. "Who visited my father's room today?"

Lin Guolong's frown deepened as he replied icily, "The staff attending to father have always been handpicked by him. Mrs. Wang has been loyal to father for over thirty years!"

"And who else entered father's room today?"

Lin Junkai clenched his jaw and demanded, "Zhiqing, were you in Grandfather's room today?"

All eyes swiftly turned to Lin Zhiqing.

With a slight furrow in her brow, Lin Zhiqing responded coolly, "You're the one who sent me. Grandfather was asleep when I arrived. I simply went in and then left."

Lin Junkai's voice rose with emotion as he retorted, "Yes, I sent you, but I was merely passing along Grandfather's request!"

"I entered Grandfather's room with Mrs. Wang, and she can vouch for me. What exactly did you do in there?"

His accusation pointed squarely at Lin Zhiqing.