I Believe Her

The Lu family's house was halfway up the mountain, far from the city center.

The only family doctor wasn't here, and finding another doctor from the city would take at least two hours.

With such a sudden illness, waiting for a doctor would be too late!

"What should we do? We're done for! We're really done for!"

"Oh my god, is this how life ends? I don't want to die! I don't want to be dealt with by that terrifying group of his!"

"Help! Can anyone save me?"

Just as everyone's faces turned pale and they panicked, a voice as clear as a heavenly song suddenly rang out—

It was Gu Ling.

She had been ignored the whole time, but somehow, she was now standing right in front of Lu Lingxiao.

Under everyone's stunned gazes, she playfully lifted his chin and said, word by word, "I can cure his illness!"

At the sound of her voice, the entire room seemed to explode like a bomb had gone off.

The anxious atmosphere froze instantly. All eyes locked onto Gu Ling, filled with disbelief and anger.

After a moment of silence, someone finally sneered, "Isn't this the useless Miss Gu from the Gu family? What is she doing here causing trouble at a time like this?"

They were already on the verge of losing it, and now Gu Ling had the nerve to spout nonsense?

"A useless person like her dares to claim she can save someone? This is the biggest joke of the night!"

"Get out! Useless trash, get out of the way!"

The crowd erupted again.

On the side, Lu Ming had been scared out of his mind when Gu Ling spoke up.

It wasn't until Lin Miaoyuan gently pulled him aside that he snapped out of his shock.

What was she thinking?

Was she so desperate for his attention that she'd pull a stunt like this now?

"Gu Ling, what are you doing?!" Lu Ming shouted. "Shut your mouth and get out of here!"

But Gu Ling didn't even glance at him.

Her gaze remained fixed on Lu Lingxiao.

The man's breathing was getting weaker…

He wouldn't last much longer.

Ignoring the shouts and scolding from the crowd, Gu Ling said coldly,

"Right now, only I can save him!"

Such arrogant words!

Even the usually kind Old Master Lu looked serious. "Xiao Ling, this is not the time to mess around!"

"Miss Gu, now is not the time for jokes. Everyone is anxious, don't make things worse!" Lin Miaoyuan added, pretending to be kind, but her eyes were full of mockery.

The insults kept coming.

For a moment, everyone's attention was on Gu Ling.

"You little slut, have you been itching for a beating?!"

"Before, it was just seducing men, but now, you dare to set your sights on Lu Lingxiao? You're nothing but a shameless wench! I'll beat you to death right here!"

Mrs. Lu had had enough. She stood up, ready to slap Gu Ling.

No one noticed that Gu Ling's eyes had turned cold.

Just as everyone watched, either in amusement or anger, Mrs. Lu's hand swung down

Before Gu Ling could react, she felt a slight tug on her wrist.

She instinctively moved sideways, barely dodging Mrs. Lu's strike.

Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a handsome man gripping her wrist and pulling her toward him.

It was Lu Lingxiao.

Even though he was severely ill, his slightly lowered gaze still carried an intimidating air.

Sitting there, he was like a resting lion, exuding an overwhelming presence.

The entire room fell silent.

No one could believe what they had just seen.

Before anyone could react, Lu Lingxiao's weak yet clear voice rang out:

"Let her do it. I trust her."

The moment those words left his lips, the entire room was thrown into chaos.

"Uncle!" Lu Ming exclaimed in disbelief. "Are you joking?! How could you let her treat you? She's just a useless waste who can't do anything!"

Mrs. Lu quickly added, "Lingxiao, are you out of your mind? How could you let this little tramp touch you? She'll kill you!"

Everyone was furious, criticizing Gu Ling, calling her all kinds of names.

But Lu Lingxiao's response was simple and undeniable:

"I believe her."

As he spoke, his dark, heavy gaze landed on Gu Ling.

Having been in the underworld for so many years, Lu Lingxiao knew his own injuries better than anyone else.

He was running out of time.

Since the doctor couldn't come in time, he had no choice but to take a gamble.

And on that day, he had sensed something from Gu Ling, a feeling of familiarity.

Right after speaking, he slowly closed his eyes, too weak to stay conscious any longer.

It was already a miracle that he had held on this long.

Gu Ling's red lips moved slightly, repeating his words in her mind.

"I believe her."

A fierce and ruthless predator, now weak and powerless, surrendering to her trust.

Just like her pet tiger from her past life.

That fierce African beast, once the king of the jungle, had laid weakly beside her on its deathbed, looking at her with those same helpless eyes, waiting for her to save it.

The resemblance was uncanny.

For some reason, Gu Ling found this scene… strangely adorable.

A small smirk lifted the corners of her lips.

She was going to save this man!

"Third Master!"

"Lingxiao!"

As Lu Lingxiao lost consciousness, panicked cries erupted around the room.

"Grandfather, I think we should just take my uncle to the hospital!" Lu Ming frowned, his lips trembling. He turned toward Old Master Lu.

"Yes! That's the only way!"

"We can't really let her touch him, right?"

In the midst of all the chaos and opposition, the previously silent Old Master Lu suddenly spoke up.

"Let her treat him."

The entire room fell silent again.

Everyone turned to Old Master Lu in shock and disbelief.

Had they really just handed Lu Lingxiao's life over to Gu Ling, a so-called 'useless' woman?!

Before they could protest, Old Master Lu cut them off.

"This is Lingxiao's decision."

Then, he turned to Gu Ling and asked, "How do you plan to treat him?"

"What do you need?"

Without hesitation, Gu Ling answered, "Get me a silver needle and prepare an empty room."

Old Master Lu nodded immediately and ordered the servants, "Do as she says!"