Quadruple split.

Chapter 2857 Lost Paradise
Real time AM 01:13
A hospital in T City, fifth-floor reception room

"Miss Qing—"

A couple who looked extremely haggard bowed deeply to the young woman in front of them, who was wearing a black trench coat, a mask, and a black beret, and said in unison, "Thank you."

"If you want to thank someone, go thank our young lady."

The woman called Miss Aqing shook her head and said calmly, "Thanks to the connection between Miss and Xiao Tang, you two will continue to work for my Bai Group from now on. Although it is impossible to improve your treatment immediately, Miss's care and concern for your daughter will become a 'model case' used for internal publicity to improve the company's image. As for the compensation... it will be the highest level of medical expenses fully reimbursed by my Bai Group, as well as a relatively smooth career path for both of you in the future."

The young couple looked at each other in disbelief, as if they couldn't understand why such good fortune had befallen them and their daughter.

"Miss and Miss Tang are good friends."

As if she could read their minds, the woman called A-Qing said calmly, then gently reminded them, "Besides, we also conducted several background checks on you two some time ago, and your scores in the overall evaluation both exceeded the 'excellent' standard. In other words... as long as you serve the Bai Group with the same enthusiasm and effort as before, you won't owe Miss a favor."

"We will work twice as hard and approach our work with an attitude that is many times more enthusiastic than before."

The young father took a deep breath and said firmly, "Miss Qing and the young lady you mentioned are my daughter's benefactors. Even if this help seems insignificant to you, even if making my daughter a little more comfortable is meaningful enough for you, as her father, I will spend my whole life repaying this kindness, no matter... when my child falls asleep."

"The child's father is right."

The young mother nodded vigorously and said solemnly, "We know very well that there is no cure for [amortopathy] at present. Even significantly delaying or reducing the pain is difficult. But Miss Qing, at least you can make the child more comfortable in the final journey. This is already an immense kindness to us."

Ah Qing nodded noncommittally: "Oh."

"It is our failure as parents to give our child a healthy body and a happy childhood."

The young father clenched his fists and bowed his head deeply: "Since you are willing to let your child have a dignified final journey, my wife and I are also willing to dedicate the rest of our lives to the Bai Group."

“But the ‘Bai family’ is not the ‘underworld,’ so we will not ask you to give up the rest of your lives.”

The young woman, called Ah Qing, shook her head, then chuckled and said leisurely, "However, if you have indeed made efforts to create value, regardless of whether the group will take all of this seriously, the young lady who is willing to understand every bit of your effort as mourning and remembrance should be very happy."

After saying that, she waved her hand, using her actions to express the simple phrase "Go ahead and get busy."

And so, Tang Yujing's parents left. If nothing unexpected happened, they would have a short reunion with their daughter afterward, spending about half an hour in blissful time together. After this family bliss ended with their daughter almost fainting, they would sign a contract to become Bai's Group... or rather, Bai Fujin's loyal dog.

……

two minutes later
A kind-faced, gentle-looking old woman slowly walked into the reception room and smiled slightly at the slender figure standing by the window gazing down: "It's been a long time, Miss Bai."

"Vice Dean Wang."

Bai Fujin turned around and smiled at the 'Grandma Wang' whom Wen Qiu often mentioned, and said with a smile, "You wouldn't have remembered my appearance just because you treated my cold twenty years ago, would you?"

The old man laughed and said in a light tone, "I'm not Dr. Zhen, so I can't remember every patient's face. But even so, Miss Bai, you are one of the most special people among all my patients. It's understandable that I can't forget you for a while."

Bai Fujin removed his mask and walked briskly to Vice President Wang, extending his right hand: "Long time no see, it's a pleasure to see you."

"Me too, Miss Bai."

The old man gently shook hands with Bai Fujin and said with a smile, "I really didn't expect that the 'naughty but good sister' that Xiao Yujing has been mentioning so often since recently was actually referring to you, my good child."

“I don’t think a child who tries to fake illness to gain attention from a young age can be considered ‘well-behaved’ no matter what.”

Bai Fujin chuckled self-deprecatingly and shrugged, saying, "Thanks to your cooperation back then, otherwise I would have been under house arrest for at least half a month, which would have further amplified my father's distrust of me as his daughter."

"I just can't bear to see a good child cry because of neglect from their family."

Vice Dean Wang also laughed and said softly, "Professional ethics and such can't make you happy back then."

"In short, although it's a bit late, please allow me to repay the favor from back then as much as possible."

Bai Fujin blinked, then didn't say anything more about the word 'favor,' but instead brought up the child that both of them were particularly concerned about at this moment: "How is Xiao Yujing doing?"

"After tonight, she will feel a little better, and her physical condition will improve significantly in the next month. She may even be able to leave the ward on her own and go to the balcony or downstairs to sunbathe."

Vice Dean Wang answered without hesitation, and continued under Bai Fujin's expressionless gaze: "But this does not mean that she is out of danger, but rather that her [amortopathy] has entered a completely new stage."

Bai Fujin sighed silently and said softly, "Could you explain it to me in more detail?"

"You can think of it this way: the child's immune system has begun to launch a final counterattack by 'overdrawing' itself. In addition, Xiao Yujing, who has been providing vital support for the fatal disease during this period, is very weak, which creates the illusion that the disease has been suppressed."

The old man turned to look at the lights of thousands of homes outside the hospital and said softly, "As Xiao Yujing's physical condition recovers, the disease will become more ferocious. After that, when the immune system fails for the last time, her body will enter an irreversible collapse. The pain, which is dozens or even hundreds of times worse than before, will completely destroy her quality of life. More than 40% of patients choose to give up all treatment and emergency measures in the early stages of this stage due to extreme pain and die painfully within the next 12 hours."

Bai Fujin nodded expressionlessly, then asked, "So, what did I do?"

“You provided the best medicine on the market, and also brought in a temporary device from City S that was worth an astronomical sum.”

Vice President Wang was not surprised by Bai Fujin's 'ignorance'. He simply explained in a serious tone: "Although these drugs cannot completely eliminate the disease, they can prolong Xiao Yujing's most mild phase as much as possible. The targeted antibodies in her body will be greatly enhanced, while the disease will be limited to a minimum, allowing her to have a physical condition almost like a normal child for a long time."

Bai Fujin nodded slightly and continued to ask, "And then?" "Then, she will be transferred to S City when she is in the best physical condition. Of course, as her attending physician, I will go with her."

The old man took a deep breath and said in as calm a tone as possible, "Although Xiao Yujing's physical condition is not suitable for long-distance travel, if she were in her best condition, she could easily handle just one domestic flight without any side effects."

Bai Fujin blinked and asked curiously, "So? The reason she went to S City wasn't so that I could visit her in the hospital, was it?"

"Of course not. S Hospital has the best medical resources in the country. Although it is still a bit inferior to the West Hospital in B City, if we only consider the field of [amortopathy], S Hospital is probably already at the level of being the best in the world."

Vice President Wang smiled and waved his hand, explaining succinctly: "At S Hospital, Xiao Yujing can undergo intensive treatment once a week. Although the cost is considerable, with your support, Ms. Bai, this extreme treatment is sufficient to continue until her body is overwhelmed by the disease again. Before that, the child can enjoy the best quality of life she has ever had for a long time, and can even try going to the amusement park... going to school... or doing other things that children her age can do."

"..."

After a brief silence, Bai Fujin asked, "How long can it last?"

“From the time Xiao Yujing’s condition enters the next stage, it takes three months to a year and a half.”

Vice Dean Wang immediately responded, explaining softly, "I'm sorry, but because every patient with 'amuseia' is different, I can't guarantee her secondary health cycle. However, I can assure you that without your support, Ms. Bai, this time would be cut by at least two-thirds. Moreover, her most painful period would be significantly prolonged, to a degree that would be too cruel for a child."

Jiawen tucked her right hand into her sleeve, her eyes lowered and her expression unreadable, and asked, "And then?"

"After that, thanks to our previous efforts, the most painful 'final period' of 'amuseia' will be greatly shortened. The suffering that would have lasted a long time with normal treatment will be shortened to within a month."

The old man took a deep breath and forced himself to speak in a low voice: "And in the last month, although we have lost any means to alleviate her pain, the [Boundary of Innocence] can at least ensure that she has 12 hours of pain-free time each day, and the other 12 hours..."

Bai Fujin's hand, hidden in his sleeve, trembled slightly, but his tone remained calm as always: "There's no other way, is that it?"

"She can only tolerate a limited amount of tranquilizers each day, and in order to ensure that the [Innocent Realm] does not forcibly log her out, the three doses of tranquilizers can only be used between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. the next day."

Vice Dean Wang shook his head and said softly, "This is the most comfortable way I can think of."

Bai Fujin's gaze sharpened slightly, and after a long pause, he said, "Then, if I have a way, could we... when she reaches her breaking point..."

"No."

Vice Dean Wang interrupted Bai Fujin without hesitation, and said seriously, "This has nothing to do with law, ethics or morality. It's just that I know very well that although that child is not afraid of death, she has never thought of embracing it. Perhaps she has always been in the position closest to death, but she just wants to live the most brilliant life. So... I think we don't need to consider that possibility."

"I see, I understand now."

Bai Fujin nodded slightly, then suddenly covered her mouth and chuckled, "Speaking of which, I always feel that the title 'Naughty but Good Sister' suits me very well. Don't you think it's kind of cute?"

The old man nodded silently without speaking, seemingly still immersed in that indescribable atmosphere of sorrow.

"We will take good care of her."

Bai Fujin put his mask back on, gently hugged the thin and frail old woman, and said earnestly, "We will definitely take good care of her."

"Ah."

The old man patted Ms. Bai on the back, then took out a hospital-issued pager that was trembling slightly from his pocket. After glancing at it, he said to her indifferently, "Just now, Xiao Yujing suddenly fainted. Her parents left so as not to disturb her rest. If you want to talk to that child for a while, now is a good opportunity."

Bai Fujin frowned slightly and asked, "But wasn't she already unconscious?"

"...She will be woken up by the pain, it won't be long before she is woken up by the pain."

Vice Dean Wang sighed, then walked straight past Bai Fujin and pushed open the fairly well-decorated door to the reception room: "Come with me."

"I……"

Bai Fujin, who was still hesitating, watched the old man's thin but determined figure gradually disappear into the distance, and finally took a step to follow him: "I understand."

……

five minutes later
Special Ward [VIP-SL-03]

"Many people have a serious, considerable fear of this terrible disease."

The old man turned to Bai Fujin beside him and asked, "So, although in principle, [amortosis] is not contagious, nor is it hereditary, and it is even less likely to be contracted by adults... but are you really not planning to take any protective measures, such as wearing a sterile suit or something?"

"If the child's physical condition is not a concern, then it doesn't matter whether we wear sterile gowns or not."

"You are very brave."

"Perhaps I'm just hoping..."

"expect?"

"It's like the thought, 'If I really get this disease, will I find someone to do something outrageous with me?'"

Chapter 2848: The End