Chapter 644: Chapter 584: Affectionate and Righteous_2 Chapter 644: Chapter 584: Affectionate and Righteous_2 “The cost is very high, and it’s not covered by medical insurance. The machine alone costs fifty thousand to turn on, with follow-up maintenance costing at least twenty thousand per day. Plus the cost of other ICU treatments, daily costs will exceed fifty thousand. We don’t know how long this will continue for, and there’s no guarantee that we can save him in the end.”

Yang Ping explained to Qin Xiaowei.

“So you’re saying, the costs are high and there is a good chance that we may end up with nothing, are you willing to do this?”

Director Ji added bluntly.

Many times, emotions are one thing, but reality is another. The doctors have to tell the family the current situation, and let them make their own choice.

Sometimes, when facing such situations, families have to weigh the pros and cons: Continuous injection of large sums of money might still not save the person; yet if they choose to give up, they’ll face the emotional burden; if they choose to carry on, they might be in debt for the rest of their lives.

“The hope is very slim!”

Director Ji said in a heavy tone.

“I understand, help Ajun get on this machine, whatever the cost, I will raise the money, please!” Qin Xiaowei didn’t hesitate at all.

He knelt heavily on the ground.

“Please save him, I’ll raise the money, I promise. No matter how much it costs. Professor Yang!” Qin Xiaowei’s voice was hoarse and his face was covered with sweat.

He hadn’t realized Ajun’s situation was this severe. The previous doctors hadn’t warned him that a fatal pulmonary embolism is almost impossible to treat.

Ajun still has a slim chance, he certainly won’t give up now.

“Don’t do that, get up and talk.” Yang Ping helped him up.

Qin Xiaowei took out a thick stack of money from his belt bag, his trembling hand pulling it open, “I will go pay now.”

Then he unfolded a document, “Look, this is a contract. I just need to sign it, and there will be a million dollars as a prepayment, look, you can call this company and check, this is real.”

Yang Ping held his hand, “Xiaowei, calm down, we’ve already put Ajun on the machine, we’ll do our best.”

Qin Xiaowei nodded, “Thank you, I beg of you, please save Ajun.”

Li Jun was wheeled out of the operating room, already in a coma. Qin Xiaowei rushed up, grabbed Li Jun’s hand. His face was still streaming with tears, “Ajun, don’t be afraid, I’m here with you, don’t be scared, you’ll be alright.”

It seemed as though Li Jun understood what Qin Xiaowei was saying, tears welled up in his eyes.

The stretcher was pushed all the way to the ICU. Qin Xiaowei was stopped outside, and he sat down in the family waiting area, feeling very tired, but forcing himself to stay alert.

In his mind, he began to come up with various ways to raise the money. He had saved a little money, thinking it would be enough for a kidney transplant.

But, as the saying goes, “man proposes, God disposes.” The little money he currently had was just a drop in the ocean.

Borrow money from friends?

However, he quickly dismissed the idea. The good friends he has wouldn’t be able to help with such a big sum. Anyone else, it wouldn’t make a difference asking them. It’s not thousands or tens of thousands we’re talking about, but hundreds of thousands. It’s unlikely they’ll be able to help.

Qin Xiaowei was holding a contract in his hand. He carefully opened it, read it again, and then put it back into his bag.

At this point, the ICU doctor came out, calling for Li Jun’s family.

In the meeting room, several consent forms were laid out in front of him. The doctor detailed Li Jun’s condition, but Qin Xiaowei wasn’t really listening – he was too preoccupied with just signing the forms.

“Is there anything you don’t understand?” The doctor asked.

Qin Xiaowei was somehow lost: “How is Ajun? Can I see him?”

The doctor shook his head, “With the support of the Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machine, Li Jun’s vital signs are currently stable. You can’t visit him now, I will let you know when you can.”

Having said that, the doctor stood up to leave.

Then Qin Xiaowei seemed to remember something, “Doctor!”

The doctor paused, turning around, “Yes?”

“If he can hear you, please tell Ajun that I’m right outside. Tell him not to be afraid, I have a plan.”

Qin Xiaowei requested.

The doctor nodded, “If he wakes up, I will tell him exactly what you said. Keep your phone on, and don’t go too far from the hospital. We will inform you immediately if anything changes.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll be nearby.” Qin Xiaowei said, reassuring the doctor.

After the doctor left, Qin Xiaowei sat down in the back row of the family waiting area, took out his phone, and dialed a number.

He was the only person in the the family waiting area of the ICU.

The person on the other line spoke calmly, “Xiaowei, how’s it going? Have you made a decision? I have already told you, the cliff you chose is not going to work. We need to go big to stir up excitement. You know more than anyone how the Angel Falls Climbing scene in Point Break thrilled the audience. Our client has chosen a cliff just like that one, so it’s sure to be a huge hit. With your skills and ample preparation, you’ll have nothing to worry about. In this world there’s nothing free, and hundreds of thousands of dollars are not easy to come by, right, brother? Once this becomes a hit, your worth will increase exponentially.”

“I’ve thought it over, I agree with the terms of the agreement.” Qin Xiaowei said calmly.

“Then come to the company at your earliest convenience. I have to be honest with you, we can’t make these huge deals, we’re only acting on behalf of bigger companies. Once you sign the document, the million-dollar prepayment will be immediately transferred to your account, and when the job is done, the remaining five hundred thousand will be wired to you in full. Six hundred thousand is more money than most people can ever dream of making in their whole life. I’d love to take up this opportunity myself, but I can’t – they specifically requested you.”