I Became a Medical Genius in the 80s

Chapter 1037 - 1036: Stretching Like an Animal

It was indeed a risky decision for Beisitian and Chu Fenglei to collaborate. She didn’t know much about Chu Fenglei’s sect, an ancient lineage known as the Crocodile Sect; just hearing the name, one could tell it wasn’t easy to deal with.But she decided to do so anyway because the thing that appeared was too unusual. She knew that compared to them and the current major families and sects, these ancient sects had a better understanding of such things and knew how to resist them.

She wasn’t without means to deal with it; it was just that it would be rather taxing for her alone. The appearance of this thing not only symbolized fear and death but also harbored a massive conspiracy. Figuring out who’s behind it was hard for her alone, or even with just Qingyu.

She needed someone to collaborate with.

Chu Fenglei wouldn’t disclose his origins due to orders from above his sect, and Beisitian knew he wasn’t telling the whole truth, but she hadn’t revealed much of it either.

Because of this, she couldn’t fully trust Chu Fenglei. Yet, during this period, Chu Fenglei’s assistance with certain matters, or the quick thinking and adaptability he demonstrated through his help, didn’t go unnoticed by Beisitian.

Besides, Beisitian trusted her own judgment. At least under the premise of needing to take a gamble, she had to trust her own instincts, and in this matter, there was no more suitable partner than Chu Fenglei.

The last reason she had to choose Chu Fenglei, someone not even an acquaintance, was that Luo Yirui was likely already targeted by that thing!

This was Beisitian’s oversight. Initially, when she heard about this issue, her judgment was somewhat off. After all, the appearance of such a thing meant the beginning of a great cataclysm, and she didn’t dare to confirm until she saw it with her own eyes.

Seeing Hao Meili’s condition herself, she knew that her son must have been targeted as well.

Luo Yirui, in front of that thing, was like a tender piece of meat, invitingly tempting.

The biggest mistake was already made. Now, Beisitian had to race against time and absolutely couldn’t let this thing harm Luo Yirui, but the thing is extremely cunning, so they must pretend that they know nothing.

Luo Xudong’s special group probably wouldn’t be useful here. This wasn’t something they could resolve. Thankfully she came to see it firsthand today, or it would have been even more troublesome.

Luo Yirui calmed down in Jing Changle’s room and decided to return.

Jing Changle looked puzzled, "I really don’t get it. Considering how terrifying this thing is, ordinarily, you’d want to avoid it, so why are you getting closer to it?"

Luo Yirui scratched his head; he wasn’t sure. Was it because of his intense curiosity or that phrase adults often said about newborn calves not fearing tigers?

He was afraid, of course, but he wanted to know what it was, mainly because even his mom lost her composure, and he really wanted to know what could make her lose her cool.

That was just one reason. The other major reason was his own thirst for knowledge; he wanted to understand.

Luo Yirui patted his pants, preparing to leave. Entering Hao Meili’s room, he found her in the living room reading a magazine with a cover showing the latest women’s fashion trends. He remembered the magazine had once invited his mom to be on the cover, but she turned it down.

She had said she wasn’t an artist, just a doctor.

At that moment, Hao Meili seemed perfectly normal, like an average affluent woman, daily studying how to prevent another wrinkle, which bag could reflect her status, and what lipstick would best complement her complexion.

Luo Yirui wasn’t surprised, but the two servants beside seemed a bit odd, standing far away with their heads bowed, appearing somewhat uneasy.

Hao Meili saw Luo Yirui entering, set the magazine aside, and offered a slice of apple from a beautiful glass cup to his mouth, "Have a taste, it’s very sweet."

Luo Yirui didn’t open his mouth but took it with his hand, smiled, and asked, "Is Auntie feeling better?"

Hao Meili smiled slightly, "It’s just the same."

"Auntie was so fierce before, I was scared to death," Luo Yirui said, sounding a bit aggrieved.

This grievance was certainly feigned, but it felt natural.

Hao Meili was taken aback, frowning slightly, "When? How could I have been fierce to Little Rui?"

As she said this, her eyes held a hint of suspicion, a look of speculation yet disbelief.

"It’s when the doctor brought by Uncle Hao spoke to me," Luo Yirui explained clearly this time.

After speaking, he saw Hao Meili’s face turn pale. Abruptly, she looked at the two servants beside her, her expression complex, with a hint of despair in that complexity.

"Auntie’s tired, I’ll go rest for a while."

Hao Meili got up, turned into her room, and shut the door tightly.

Luo Yirui quietly watched her leaving back. Did Hao Meili know or not? He found it hard to judge now.

Luo Yirui glanced at the two servants, gesturing for them to come out. Although he wasn’t a member of the Hao Family, his current status there was special, so the household servants treated him with respect, even if it might just be superficial.

In the hallway, Luo Yirui inquired about the earlier situation.

The two servants were eager to explain; they had witnessed Hao Meili’s state upon entering earlier. Although she didn’t have a Vertical Pupil, her whole presence exuded a cold aura that struck them as strange.

If that had been all, it could have been ignored since he didn’t truly know this lady of the Hao Family. But Hao Meili had done strange things earlier, like suddenly sprawling lazily across the coffee table...

The people who had just cleaned Hao Meili’s room saw this and were totally baffled. What’s up with the lady, behaving like an animal on the table?

After the two servants stumbled upon this, Hao Meili suddenly cracked a very peculiar smile, then sat there, her head tilting back as if she were asleep. A few minutes later, she casually picked up a magazine as if nothing had happened, her expression completely different from before.

The two servants were dumbfounded. What was going on?

Previously, rumors had circulated about seeing the lady sleepwalking in the middle of the night, and now, with such odd behavior, was she possessed?

Luo Yirui learned about the situation, asked specifically about Hao Meili’s lazy stretch. From the servants’ description, why did it remind him so much of a cat?

Thinking of the Vertical Pupil again, could this be a Cat Demon possession?

The idea made Luo Yirui chuckle to himself. How could there be demons in the world? But if there weren’t, then what exactly was happening with Hao Meili?

Luo Yirui couldn’t bring himself to believe all this.