Chapter 244: Mystery at the Birthday Banquet 2_1

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Everyone instantly moved aside, paving the way for Xiao Jiuchong, allowing him a clear path to approach Ruan Congjun and the others.

Seeing the ashen face of Elder Ruan lying on the ground, Xiao Jiuchong's thick eyebrows also knitted together.

He squatted down and extended two fingers to check Elder Ruan's carotid pulse, finding it was still faintly beating, which eased his mind somewhat.

He then turned to Ruan Qingguo and directly asked, "Director Ruan, Elder Ruan still has a pulse. Have you called for an ambulance?"

Ruan Qingguo, despite being a bureau-level official, did not dare to slight Xiao Jiuchong in the least.

Hearing Xiao Jiuchong's question, Ruan Qingguo hurriedly responded, "Yes, yes, we've called."

Xiao Jiuchong slowly stood up and then said to Elder Ruan's wife and Ruan Qingguo, "I happen to know a Divine Doctor, and she's also here dining. However, I'm not sure if she would be willing to help. Shall I invite her over?"