American homeless people, surviving in the city

Chapter 157 Lucas's Visit

"...During your coma, we have performed a series of successful surgeries. However, it will likely take some time before you are able to get out of bed and move around freely."

"Based on my expectations, you will need at least two to three weeks of rest and observation before you can be discharged from the hospital."

Finally, Dr. Su Leia concluded her long report with Lynch's short-term medical plan and future arrangements.

Listening to this long string of complex medical jargon and rehabilitation plan, Lin Qi's already dazed mind became even more confused. But precisely because of this, the only thing left on his mind for a moment was the fear of the bill. Instinctively, he forced his hoarse throat to utter his first words after regaining consciousness: "...So, who brought me here? I mean, I don't have much money on me, and for a ward of this level and the medical bills from this period, I..."

"...Sir, you don't need to worry about this." Dr. Su Leiya simply smiled gently, showing no negative attitude towards Lin Qi, and responded kindly, "The Lopez family has already paid a large sum of money in advance and has indicated that they will fully cover your medical expenses this time."

"They specifically instructed us to provide you with the best medication and the most suitable care. So, you just need to focus on recovering."

"oh oh."

Hearing the doctor's words, Lin Qi immediately felt relieved. The Lopez family... oh, it's Sylvia's family. So she really did send me here?

...Yes, I did save her, so this is what they call reciprocity.

However, when Lynch thought of Sylvia, he immediately remembered her situation in the cave in her final moments, when she had almost lost consciousness!

He quickly followed up, "What about Sylvia? How is she now?"

Upon hearing this, Dr. Su Leia's voice lowered slightly. She calmly said, "You mean the Lopez family's daughter, right? She was being cared for by other attending physicians at this hospital, and I didn't oversee her entire surgery. However, I heard that her symptoms seem to be more severe than yours."

"However, you don't need to worry too much. The surgeries that have been performed so far have been successful. Although she is still in a coma, her vital signs are currently stable. We will closely monitor Miss Lopez's vital signs throughout the process and do our best to treat her. You don't need to worry too much."

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...is that so?

Lynch's mind was still a little dazed, but when he heard the words "vital signs are currently stable," his tense nerves did relax a little.

He lay on the soft pillow and let out a long sigh of relief.

Seeing that Lin Qi had no other problems, Dr. Su Leiya gave him a few more instructions, such as "Don't move around, don't pull out the tubes, and press the bell if you need anything," before leaving the ward, leaving Lin Qi alone in the ward, lost in thought.

Lin Qi lay on the hospital bed for a while, and then felt uncomfortable all over.

He felt very weak and wanted to sleep a little longer, but perhaps because he had slept for too long before, he couldn't fall asleep again.

My phone was thrown somewhere during the car accident, and now I can't even use it for a short while.

And being alone in America, he had no one to keep him company in the hospital room. So at this moment, he didn't even have anyone to chat with.

...Why did the doctor just leave like that? How boring...

Lin Qi sighed weakly to himself.

...By the way, if I press this button, can I call a few nurses to chat with me? I'm already in such a high-class ward, do they offer this kind of service?

He thought this to himself, but hesitated for a while, afraid of disturbing the doctors and nurses' normal work, so he ultimately didn't press the button.

But just as this thought was still lingering in his mind, the door was actually pushed open.

A pretty young nurse with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a nurse's cap, walked in.

Huh? I haven't pressed the button yet, how come a nurse has already come? Did I press the button unconsciously just now?

Just as Lin Qi was feeling lost, the young nurse approached his bedside. With a sweet smile, she asked in a charming voice, "Mr. Lin Qi, how are you feeling?"

"A Mr. Lucas wishes to see you. Would you be willing? If you are feeling unwell and do not wish to communicate with anyone, I can help you decline this visit request."

Without a second thought, Lynch nodded decisively: "Lucas, let him in. I feel fine."

"Okay, please wait a moment."

The young nurse rushed out, and shortly after she left, Lucas walked in. He was wearing a sterile gown, which he seemed quite uncomfortable with, and he walked with a swaying gait.

However, upon seeing Lin Qi leaning against the headboard with his eyes open, he immediately strode over, his voice filled with surprise and joy: "Lin Qi! My God, thank God, you're finally awake! That's wonderful... You have no idea how worried I was when I saw you both being carried up the helicopter, both unconscious!"

Lynch smiled weakly. Although he had only met the YouTuber Lucas a few times before, the fact that Lucas had not only appeared in the valley but also taken the initiative to visit him warmed his heart.

He spoke softly, "Um... I'm fine. Thank you for coming, Lucas."

Lucas waved his hand dismissively: "Hey, don't thank me, I'm the one who should be thanking you."

"We saw the food truck wasn't out on the street, and I guessed you knew something big, but you were stammering and wouldn't say much. Luckily, you eventually contacted me."

"When I first received that girl's call, I thought it was some kind of prank, suddenly saying that someone was chasing us in Maple Valley, or something about cultists. But thankfully, my journalistic skills made me believe the call."

But I really didn't expect your big news to be so explosive!

Yes, when they were driving through the valley, after Sylvia made calls to her family and the Razor Claws, the third call she made, following Lynch's advice, was to Lucas.

And this was exactly what Lynch was planning.

Lynch summoned Lucas to document the cult's activities in the valley from the perspective of a professional photographer and YouTuber, which would then be posted online. This was precisely Lynch's plan to use public opinion to challenge the police's inaction.

He didn't know if the plan would work in the future, but Lucas's presence alone was enough to make the first step of his plan a success.

Lynch said sincerely, "No, I should thank you no matter what, or at least thank your camera."

"Without you, even if I were saved, I would lack many things... something that would truly allow me to fight them."

"When I had Sylvia call you, I was really gambling... Fortunately, your choice proved me right."

Lucas grinned: "Don't worry, wherever there's big news, there's Lucas! I'm not afraid of anything. I've filmed everything I can! I'll just finish editing in the next few days and then blast it online!"

"We finally have such a big news story, you'd be doing me a disservice if you didn't call me. I'm going to capitalize on this wave of attention!"

Faced with Lucas's excited shouts, Lynch only smiled weakly and didn't say much. Only after he calmed down did he softly ask, "...While I'm very grateful that you came, I really didn't expect you to make your entrance in that way."

"What exactly happened that night? Why...why were you on Sylvia's helicopter?"