My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1411 - 562: Trust Me Once, Indifferent Family Ties

With the door secured, a wave of nervousness washed over Zhou Can. He’d encountered such misunderstandings before. Recall the time at the hospital, his work-related discussion with Director Xue Yan had been misconstrued by her husband. Director Xue Yan, considerably older than Zhou Can, and their conversation occurring within the hospital’s office setting, made that instance less dire. Now, however, it was late at night, her age was comparable to his, she was slightly inebriated, and most alarmingly, they were in her home, heightening Zhou Can’s tension considerably.

"Please, have a seat. Would you care for something to drink?" she inquired. Her inebriation was mild, merely a touch of tipsiness.

"I can pour you a glass of hot water to help you sober up. I’ll just chat for a moment and then be on my way." Zhou Can observed her unsteady gait, a concern for her potential to fall crossing his mind. He quickly proceeded to the kitchen to fetch a glass of water for her.

The kitchen, while devoid of any cooking activities, was remarkably tidy. It was evident she typically dined at the hospital during her shifts, negating the need to prepare meals for one. It was likely she only prepared her own breakfast. In a transparent container lay half a pancake, a remnant from the morning. Many young women nowadays took pleasure in preparing their own morning pancakes, incorporating ingredients like eggs, ham, and corn—a nutritious and hygienic start to the day. Accompanied by a glass of milk, such a breakfast provides excellent sustenance.

He returned with a glass of hot water for her. They settled into the living room. Many from the older generation subscribed to the belief that strong tea could aid in sobering up, a notion that is, in fact, incorrect. The caffeine and tea polyphenols present in strong tea can indeed stimulate the nervous system, inducing a sense of alertness, but they offer no actual benefit for alcohol metabolism. Moreover, consuming strong tea after drinking alcohol places additional strain on the heart, potentially exacerbating palpitations and dizziness. The burden on the liver and kidneys is also intensified. Alcohol is primarily processed by the liver and then eliminated by the kidneys. Substances like tea polyphenols and caffeine also require these organs for their breakdown and excretion.

Consequently, drinking strong tea after consuming alcohol not only fails to induce sobriety but also increases the body’s overall strain. Numerous traditional remedies passed down through generations are surprisingly unscientific. Consider the practice of swallowing rice to dislodge a fishbone; this can be perilous, even fatal, if the fishbone is substantial, risking esophageal perforation. Another example is the practice of excessive covering during the postpartum period, even in sweltering weather when the woman’s body is weakened. Prohibiting the use of fans and insisting on thick blankets can easily lead to heatstroke, a condition that has tragically claimed lives due to such misguided practices. There are countless similar folk remedies, their origins unknown, that stand in stark contrast to modern scientific understanding.

"Since it's already quite late, I'll get straight to the point. Someone offered fifty thousand to set me up. As this matter has reached its critical juncture, I believe it shouldn’t be abandoned halfway. You should see it through to the end and aim to collect that fifty thousand," Zhou Can stated directly. His words seemed to significantly diminish her state of intoxication.

"No, absolutely not. I've already wronged you enough with my actions; I cannot allow things to escalate further," she resolutely refused, shaking her head against Zhou Can’s suggestion.

"Jiang Wei, look me in the eyes. I am seriously advising you to proceed with this." Zhou Can met her gaze directly. She slowly raised her eyes, timidly returning his look. As their eyes met, she perceived genuine sincerity and goodwill radiating from Zhou Can.

"While I don't know the circumstances behind your borrowing substantial high-interest loans for your brother, I am acutely aware of your current precarious position, standing on the brink. I understand you intended to sell this house, presumably to settle those high-interest debts. However, considering the immense interest rates, even if the sale is successful, after deducting your mortgage and property taxes, will the remaining amount truly cover the high-interest loans? It might barely scratch the surface of the accrued interest." Zhou Can, having once mortgaged his own home to secure funds for Su Qianqian's treatment, possessed a profound understanding of the immense difficulty in accumulating a significant sum of money rapidly. Possessing vast experience and knowledge, Zhou Can clearly grasped her predicament.

"Jiang Wei, trust me just this once, alright?" Zhou Can implored earnestly. "Since you protected me from harm, I have come to regard you as a trustworthy individual." This time, she did not avert her gaze, instead holding it steady with Zhou Can’s. In a state of semi-intoxication, a woman often exhibits her most captivating beauty. Her face was flushed, her eyes held a hazy allure, her long lashes fluttered delicately, and her gaze was as clear and limpid as the tranquil waters of an autumn lake, possessing an incredibly moist sheen. The concept of 'drunken beauty' might well have originated from observations like these.

"Since you trust me, would you be willing to follow my suggestion?" Zhou Can inquired, observing her. "That would clearly harm you; I cannot reconcile that with my conscience." She continued to shake her head, though her tightly pressed lips and tear-filled eyes were clearly visible."

Flesh and blood compose the human heart.

She claimed her heart, once ice-cold, had been thawed by Zhou Can.

"Listen, just do as I suggest. I possess a method to safeguard myself. In the end, you'll receive the money, and the one pulling the strings will suffer a loss instead of a gain."

A shrewd gleam appeared in Zhou Can's eyes.

"Will it truly not put you in any danger?"

She appeared to be on the verge of agreement.

The sum of fifty thousand was an irresistible lure for her, crushed as she was under the weight of exorbitant interest on her debts.

"After spending more than two months with me, have you ever witnessed me utter a falsehood?"

Zhou Can, whose word was typically trusted, now spoke with an air of unshakeable conviction.