Chapter 11: Waking Up

"Master, you're awake!" the driver cried, tears of joy streaming down his face.

The old man was still not quite clear on what had happened; he only remembered a sudden, sharp, twisting pain in his heart. Before he could even react, he had lost consciousness.

"Master, it was this young lady who saved you," the driver said, pointing to Ye Leng'an beside them. "She gave you some kind of medicine, and then you woke up."

Now that the old man had awakened, the driver's attitude had improved significantly. He hadn't expected that such a young girl could actually bring the master back to consciousness. Moreover, the old man's condition appeared to be quite good.

Recalling his previous attitude, the driver apologized, "Little lady, I am truly sorry. I wronged you just now."

Thinking about it now, he felt a lingering sense of fear. If this young girl had refused to save the master because of his attitude, he truly would have deserved death a thousand times over.

Guided by the driver, the old man looked toward Ye Leng'an and was momentarily stunned.

She looked very youthful, yet she could not hide her inherent elegance. With bright eyes and perfect teeth, she possessed an unparalleled grace; even just standing there, her presence was impossible to ignore. Most importantly, there was an invisible aura about her that commanded absolute respect.

A young girl like this certainly did not come from an ordinary family.

Although he did not know the exact details of what had transpired, he knew from the driver's words that this girl had given him medicine. He could feel that his current condition was excellent; in fact, he could say he had never felt this light before.

Ever since his heart issues began, he had felt as if a heavy stone were constantly pressing against his chest, sometimes making even breathing a struggle. Furthermore, due to his advanced age, the hospital had advised against surgery, leaving him to rely on medication to delay the progression of his illness.

Yet, despite having just suffered an episode, he felt an unprecedented sense of ease upon waking. It was clear that the medicine he had taken was anything but ordinary.

"As long as you are fine, that is all that matters," Ye Leng'an nodded. "However, it would be best if you still went to the hospital for a check-up."

She had great confidence in her medicinal pills, but she was also aware that others would undoubtedly be suspicious of her.

"Little lady, I am truly grateful to you today," the old man said, standing up with the driver's support. "If it weren't for you, I fear I would have left this world right here today."

"What is your name? I must find a way to properly thank you."

"I helped you simply because you are worth it; you are a good person," Ye Leng'an replied with a nod. "Good people are rewarded with blessings."

Hearing her words, the old man froze. Clearly, he had not expected such an answer.

"Regardless, you are my savior," the old man said. "I hope you will give me an opportunity to repay you."

"I merely alleviated your symptoms today," Ye Leng'an said. "Such a small matter is not worth mentioning."

"Little lady, do you mean—" A faint suspicion crossed the old man's mind, yet he still dared not believe it. "Could it be... that you can cure my illness?"

Though he found it hard to believe, a sliver of hope flickered in his heart. No one wishes to linger in a state of sickly misery, and he was no exception. Despite his vast wealth, he had not enjoyed a single day of comfort since falling ill.

(End of Chapter)