My Ares Son-in-Law

Ma Yuanhua leaned against the head of the bed, looking a little thin. He slowly turned his gaze to Sophie who was standing beside him. This seemingly simple action was a bit slow and lazy for him, as if every tiny movement would penetrate the heavy fatigue and consume a lot of his energy.

Then, he tried hard to put on a kind smile, which was like the warm sun that penetrated through the layers of haze in winter, bringing with it a hint of warmth, trying to dispel the depression that permeated the room. Although this smile seemed a little weak due to his pale face, it still had the power to soothe people.

"You must be Mr. Su, right?" Ma Yuanhua's voice was hoarse and gentle after years of precipitation, like a note slowly flowing out from the old times, and every word carried a story of the past. "It's hard for you to come all the way here. It's a pity that I, an old man, don't take care of family affairs. Maybe you came here in vain!"

His eyes were full of apology, and they seemed to carry real weight as they fell gently on Sophie, as if he felt guilty for not being able to provide more help.

Sophie opened her mouth slightly and was about to speak, trying to express her firm intention of coming here and her determination not to give up. She had rehearsed her words countless times in her mind, ready to elaborate on them one by one after meeting Ma Yuanhua, but when the words came to her lips, she was interrupted unexpectedly.

However, Ma Zhenglin was "ruining the mood" at the wrong time. He turned slightly to the side, deliberately moved closer to Sophie, and lowered his voice, so low that it seemed as if he was afraid of being caught by the air: "Mr. Su, my father is too weak and needs to have a good rest..."

Although his voice was low, it was full of unquestionable determination, as if he was declaring this to be the final ultimatum. The meaning was obvious: "It's enough that you have sent your intentions. Leave now!"

As he spoke, he glanced in the direction of the door inconspicuously, suggesting that Sophie should not stay here for too long.

How could Sophie not understand the subtext of Ma Zhenglin's words, but she had come all the way here across thousands of mountains and rivers, with full of expectations and determination in her heart, so how could she be willing to leave so easily?
So, she subconsciously gritted her teeth, a trace of stubbornness flashed in her eyes, and she whispered: "Mr. Ma, in addition to visiting today, I also brought a highly skilled doctor to see the old man..."

There was a barely perceptible tremor in her voice, a mixture of nervousness and anticipation. She knew very well that this was a rare opportunity, and if she failed to seize it, all her previous efforts would have gone to waste.

Ma Zhenglin's eyes instantly became like a sophisticated X-ray machine, sharp and incisive, scanning Xiao Chen, who was standing behind Sophie, from top to bottom.

His gaze was like a searchlight, not missing any details on Xiao Chen's body. His brows were getting tighter and tighter, as if he could twist them into a knot.

His tone was full of suspicion and undisguised scrutiny: "My father's illness is very strange, and a bunch of experts can't do anything about it. This Doctor Wang is a famous doctor in the Medical Alliance..."

He didn't finish his words, but his meaning was as clear as if written on paper: "Even those famous doctors can't handle it, how can you bring this young man with you?"

His eyes were full of disdain and doubt, as if Xiao Chen was just an ignorant young man who was insignificant in the face of this complex and profound medical problem.

Sophie was suddenly embarrassed like a thief who was caught red-handed, and her cheeks turned red instantly.

Although she did not understand medicine, she knew the Medical Alliance's supreme status in the medical community. It was a holy place that countless doctors dreamed of joining, representing the top medical level and authority.

In her opinion, all the doctors in the Medical Alliance possess unique skills, their names are well-known, and each of them has made outstanding achievements in the field of medicine.

Xiao Chen's medical skills were indeed amazing, and she had deeply experienced this in her previous encounters, but how could she guarantee that Xiao Chen could beat the masters of the Medical Alliance! After all, every member of the Medical Alliance had been screened and tested, and their medical skills were so superb that any one of them could cause quite a stir in the medical community.

This was mainly because she didn't know that Xiao Chen was actually the leader of the Medical Alliance.

If she knew this astonishing secret and knew Xiao Chen's supreme status in the medical field and his extraordinary medical skills, she would not be so lacking in confidence and would not stand there awkwardly and helplessly as she is now, at a loss in the face of Ma Zhenglin's questioning.

She might straighten her back and confidently introduce Xiao Chen to Ma Zhenglin, asking him to put away his contemptuous look and be confident about the subsequent diagnosis.

Sophie sighed softly, and that sigh seemed to carry a tremendous amount of helplessness and loss, just like a flower withering in the severe frost, feeling helpless and ready to turn around and say goodbye in shame.

Her footsteps were heavy and dragging, and every step seemed to be dragging an invisible yoke weighing thousands of pounds. The soles of her shoes rubbed against the ground, making a dull sound, and her heart was filled with frustration at the fruitless visit.

Just when the atmosphere was so depressing that it was suffocating, Ma Yuanhua suddenly spoke with a smile.

His smile was like a flower blooming in spring, bringing with it warmth and kindness, instantly dispelling the solemnity and depression that had just filled the room.

"The more people we treat, the more hope we have." His voice was a little hoarse due to the wear and tear of time, but it revealed an unquestionable firmness. "Although I am already over seventy years old, I don't plan to die so early. Young man, can you take a look at me?"

His eyes were full of earnest expectation, and that gaze was like a beam of magical light, falling directly on Xiao Chen, making it impossible to ignore it.

Xiao Chen looked at the gentleness and encouragement in the old man's eyes, and his heart was instantly filled with ups and downs. He was filled with emotion: "This old man is simply the 'little sun on earth' that illuminates people's hearts!"

You know, Doctor Wang had just finished examining the old man but had no clue. Everyone present was full of doubts about this unknown young man. Their eyes were full of distrust and they didn't believe that he had the ability to turn the tide.

But the old man was so considerate and took the initiative to give him a way out. This unreserved trust and kindness was like a blazing fire in winter, warming him directly to the bottom of his heart.

Ma Zhenglin was originally worried about his father's condition. After all, his father was extremely weak, like a candle in the wind.

He was really worried that letting this young man, who knew nothing about his father's condition, see a doctor would make his father's health worse and add to his suffering.

But seeing that the old man was so determined and would not be shaken, he could only reluctantly raise his hand and point to a chair beside him, with obvious impatience in his voice: "Please... hurry up." (End of this chapter)