Following a conspicuously silent and awkward car journey, as none wished to initiate conversation, they eventually arrived at the general hospital where Mrs. Siska was a patient.
Aldo hastily alighted from the car, stating, "Thanks for the ride, I need to go now."
Having said so, Aldo swiftly entered the hospital, leaving Laura and Lina behind in the car.
"We should head back home, Miss," Lina suggested, noting Laura's gaze fixed on Aldo's departure.
"No, I'll get off here," Laura abruptly said, taking Lina by surprise.
"But Miss, it's late and you shouldn't wander around alone in a place like this—"
"Lina, listen to me. Go back first and tend to your own affairs, this is my matter and not for you to intervene."
With her mind made up, Laura stepped out of the car and walked into the eerily quiet hospital that night, leaving Lina alone in the car with her thoughts in turmoil.
*I need to express gratitude and apologize to him\, or else I won't be at peace\,* Laura thought.
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Meanwhile, Aldo had reached Mrs. Siska's room, where Myra and Mr. Suman were already standing, fraught with worry.
"What's wrong with Aunt?" Aldo asked apprehensively as he approached them.
"Uncle, you're here... Right before we went home, mom started convulsing for no reason, and the doctors examined her, saying her coronary heart disease had worsened, and they tried to save her," Myra explained sorrowfully.
Aldo became concerned upon hearing about Myra's mother's deteriorating condition but was also curious about what Mr. Suman did to persuade the doctors to provide treatment for his wife.
Sensing Aldo's bewilderment, Mr. Suman answered, "I'm sorry Aldo, I had to mortgage the cafe and our home for this. My apologies for making you lose your home again..."
"What?! Isn't that house precious to you? It's filled with memories of your eldest daughter!" Aldo exclaimed in shock.
Mr. Suman, with a somber look, bowed his head, "I know, but..."
"It's alright, I'll cover all the expenses for Aunt Siska's treatment," Aldo cut Mr. Suman off, surprising him.
"No need, Aldo, we don't want to trouble you."
Mr. Suman firmly declined Aldo's gesture out of a reluctance to impose, but Aldo kept reasoning, having just received his paycheck, ultimately swaying the older man with his persuasion.
The trio then waited in hope and prayer for the success of the operation to save Mrs. Siska.
It wasn't long before the attending doctor emerged from the room with a disgruntled expression.
"Doctor, my mother's better now, right?!" Myra, who had been very anxious, immediately approached the doctor, pulling on his white coat.
The doctor sighed deeply before saying, "I'm sorry, we've done everything possible, but there's nothing more we can do as the patient needs immediate surgery."
"This can't be..."
Myra collapsed to the floor in despair, tears streaming down her cheeks at the thought of losing her mother.
Mr. Suman nearly crumpled as well, had Aldo not assisted him to maintain his balance.
"Isn't there really no way to save her, Doctor? I'll pay whatever it takes for her survival," Aldo insisted while helping Mr. Suman to sit down.
"It's not about money, but the limitations of our medical equipment and skills as doctors. If the patient could be transferred to a larger hospital there might be a chance with the help of professional surgeons, but moving her now is too late..." the doctor said disheartened.
How many times had he witnessed the tears of people losing their loved ones? He could no longer bear it.
"If it's a matter of skill, let me try!" Aldo declared, causing everyone to gasp in astonishment.
"A-Aldo, what do you mean?" Myra asked, not understanding his intentions.
Instead of replying, Aldo looked at Myra earnestly and asked, "You trust me, don't you?"
"Hm." Myra nodded, signaling her trust in Aldo.
"Then let me save Aunt Siska's life on my own," Aldo said as he entered the room.
While Myra and Mr. Suman didn't attempt to stop Aldo, feeling a strong sense of trust in him at that moment, the doctor, on the other hand, was skeptical and intended to prevent Aldo, citing his lack of medical expertise.
Hearing this, Aldo became furious, "Then what should I do? Just wait for her death without doing anything, like you?"
The doctor fell silent under the weight of such profound disparagement, feeling no anger, just sadness for his own inadequacies.
"Be quiet and help me prepare for the surgery," Aldo commanded, which the doctor complied with dutifully.
While the doctor was preparing the surgical equipment, Aldo whispered to call upon the system, "System, spin the wheel of fortune using the 200 System Points I have; I need to attain surgical skills as it's an emergency."
[Yes, Master]
[Deducting 200 System Points for 10 rounds of draws]
[Remaining System Points: 300]
[Acquired gambling skills]
[Acquired acting skills]
[Acquired karate skills]
[Acquired medical skills]
[Acquired +5 Strength]
[Acquired +5 Agility]
[Acquired +5 Stamina]
[Acquired +5 Intelligence]
[Acquired +20 Charisma]
[Acquired 100 Skill Points]
*This is what I hoped for\, medical skills!* Aldo internally rejoiced\, finally having acquired the skill critical to saving Mrs. Siska's life.
He cared little for the other skills or items he had won, as the medical skill was currently paramount.
----------𝕾𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖒----------
《Medical Lv1》
The basic knowledge possessed by a doctor, allowing one to diagnose patients and execute the best healing procedures for their condition.
PS: A true man must always be ready to save others' lives.
+5 Intelligence
+3 Agility
[Upgrade using 100 Skill Points]
----------𝕾𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖒----------
Without hesitation, Aldo upgraded his medical skill with all his Skill Points.
[Deducting 100 Skill Points to upgrade Medical Lv1. SUCCESS! Medical Lv1 is now Medical Lv2]
Aldo then elevated the newly leveled medical skill with his remaining Skill Points.
[Deducting 200 Skill Points to upgrade Medical Lv2. SUCCESS! Medical Lv2 is now Medical Lv3]
[Deducting 300 Skill Points to upgrade Medical Lv3. SUCCESS! Medical Lv3 is now Medical Lv4]
[Remaining Skill Points: 300]
----------𝕾𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖒----------
《Medical Lv4》
The advanced medical knowledge of a specialist doctor, allowing one to diagnose patients and execute the best healing procedures for their condition, including expertise in fields like surgery and more.
PS: A true man must always be ready to save others' lives.
+20 Intelligence
+20 Agility
+30 Charisma
[Upgrade using 400 Skill Points]
----------𝕾𝖞𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖒----------
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