Chen Ke took a deep breath, suppressing the anxiety surging in his heart.
He looked directly at Li Chenglin and said, word by word, "Dr. Li, I am not here today as Chen Nuo's friend."
He paused, then his tone hardened: "I am the head of the Chen family in Country Z."
Li Chenglin was clearly taken aback, and his fingers unconsciously tightened around the menu.
He scrutinized Chen Ke, trying to recall the name, but to no avail.
"Chen Ke?"
Chen Ke ignored his doubts and went straight to the point: "As long as you refuse Chen Nuo's surgery, I can give you whatever you want."
His tone was firm, carrying an unquestionable domineering air.
Li Chenglin frowned, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
"What's the meaning?"
He put down the menu, leaned forward slightly, and stared sharply at Chen Ke.
"Since Chen Nuo has a chance to be cured, why are you asking me to refuse surgery?"
Chen Ke waved his hand impatiently, as if shooing away an annoying fly.
"Don't worry about it. In short, this surgery won't do her any good."
His tone carried a hint of annoyance, as if saying even one more word was too much trouble.
"If the surgery fails, the consequences will be unimaginable!"
He raised his voice, seemingly emphasizing the seriousness of the matter.
Li Chenglin assumed the other party was simply worried about the consequences of a failed surgery, so he patiently explained.
“Mr. Chen, I know you are worried about Ms. Chen, but any surgery carries risks, and I will do my best.”
He spoke sincerely, trying to dispel the other party's concerns.
"Even if the surgery is unsuccessful, I will do everything I can to control the condition and ensure that she is not in any danger."
His tone was firm, revealing the confidence and sense of responsibility of a doctor.
Chen Ke suddenly stood up, looking down at Li Chenglin with a hint of threat in his voice.
"I'll say it one last time: if you take this surgery, I guarantee you'll be utterly disgraced and ruined!"
Li Chenglin was also enraged. He slammed his hand on the table, stood up abruptly, and confronted Chen Ke without fear.
"Who do you think you are! Healing and saving lives is my mission, and you have no right to interfere!"
He glared at Chen Ke, his eyes filled with anger and contempt.
"Besides, you're just her ex-husband, not her family. What right do you have to make decisions for her?"
His tone was firm and resolute.
Chen Ke sneered, his eyes and brows filled with contempt.
"Dr. Li, Arno and I are getting married soon. Is that not allowed to be interfered with?"
He emphasized the word "marriage".
Li Chenglin was stunned, his fingers holding the water glass frozen in mid-air.
This is completely different from what his brother said. What exactly is going on?
His brows furrowed deeply, his mind filled with doubt.
Li Chenglin's gaze swept back and forth across Chen Ke's face, trying to find some flaw in his expression.
"Chen Nuo...who exactly is she?"
Chen Ke's eyes flickered for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure.
He casually recounted his past with Li Susu, describing them as lovers who deeply loved each other, separated due to some misunderstandings, and now that the misunderstandings have been cleared up, they are ready to reconcile.
His tone was gentle, and his eyes were full of affection, as if he were truly a man who deeply loved Li Susu.
"Arnold and I have been through a lot, and we have a very deep bond."
"What she needs now is rest, not risky surgery."
"Dr. Li, I hope you can be sensible and not make things ugly."
His tone carried a hint of threat, making Li Chenglin even more hesitant.
Just then, Li Yulin appeared.
He strode over to Li Chenglin and said firmly, "Brother, you can't believe what he says!"
Chen Ke frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
"Li Yulin, this has nothing to do with you!"
Li Chenglin looked at his younger brother, then at Chen Ke, and became even more puzzled.
"Yulin, what exactly is going on?"
"Chen Nuo...isn't she your girlfriend?"
The situation had completely spiraled out of Li Chenglin's control.
Li Yulin took a deep breath, knowing that the matter could no longer be hidden.
He glanced at Chen Ke, his eyes filled with disgust and warning.
Then, he turned to his brother and told him the truth in a heavy tone.
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