Liu Huimin stared at Qiao Xi, waiting for her answer.
Under the public's gaze, using such means to coerce a young girl was indeed shameless. But the thought of Liu Zongyun being sentenced to death by the doctors hardened her heart.
Yet for some reason, her heart felt heavy.
A twinge of pain struck her.
"Dr. Qiao, are you going to refuse a patient?" Liu Huimin asked calmly.
Qiao Xi was silent, her palms sweaty with cold sweat.
Teacher's orders or duty? No answer.
Liu Huimin pressed on, "Dr. Qiao, you are a doctor. No matter what, life is of utmost importance. If word of today's incident gets out, can you still live up to that white coat you're wearing?"
She was relying on the fact that the general public was unaware of the conflict between Cheng Han and Lu Bannong and wanted to use public opinion to pressure Qiao Xi, forcing her to swallow bitter fruit in silence.
