Chapter 165: A Slightly Awkward Situation

Hearing Tao Yang's words, Chen Rong subconsciously glanced at Wang Ying. After all, it would mean "drawing blood" from Wang Ying. However, in a split second, another thought flashed through Chen Rong's mind like lightning.

"Now that we know the situation, and with Wang Ying's personal consent, we could easily collect Wang Ying's blood into a blood bag and then use a drainage tube to feed it into Zhang Shen's body."

In Chen Rong's view, this might resolve the awkwardness of the moment. However, Chen Rong's idea was quickly rejected by Tao Yang.

"Principal Chen, I have already considered the scenario you're worried about, but I must make it clear to you that the reason I am not doing it this way is to prevent this yin-gentle blood from suffering secondary contamination. That's why neither of my two options includes what you just suggested. Do you understand now?"

Listening to Tao Yang, Chen Rong realized that in order to treat Zhang Shen at present, they had to follow Tao Yang's method completely. Therefore, Chen Rong said nothing more and simply turned his gaze to Wang Ying.

Wang Ying was standing still at that moment. Tao Yang had already spoken up, asking, "Young girl, have you made up your mind? Every second you hesitate, Zhang Shen's life is in greater danger. Because this black blood continues to flow outward, if fresh blood is not replenished in time, Zhang Shen will probably find it hard to escape..."

Before Tao Yang could finish his sentence, Wang Ying directly interrupted him.

"I've made up my mind."

Hearing the answer he wanted, Tao Yang continued to ask, "Then which option have you chosen?"

"The first one!"

Wang Ying blurted it out almost without a second thought.

"Good! I've been waiting for those words."

Hearing Wang Ying agree so readily, Tao Yang quickly said to Chen Rong, "Old friend, we need to turn Zhang Shen over now."

At these words, Chen Rong once again became Tao Yang's partner. Just as the two of them each took a side to steady Zhang Shen, Wang Ying suddenly raised a hand and called out to stop them.

"Wait a moment!"

"What is it?"

Hearing this, Tao Yang initially thought the young girl had changed her mind at the last minute. If that were truly the case, the entire plan might fall through. However, as Wang Ying explained the reason, Tao Yang realized it was just a false alarm.

Wang Ying pulled a tissue from her pocket, pressed it against the bleeding wound on Zhang Shen's chest, and then said, "Principal, quickly turn Zhang Shen over."

Only then did Tao Yang and Chen Rong understand Wang Ying's true intention. The two of them immediately flipped Zhang Shen one hundred and eighty degrees.

"I can see that a lot of the black blood inside Zhang Shen has already flowed out. Now I'm going to use a silver needle to pierce a small opening for the young girl. Are you ready?"

"Mm-hmm!"

After all, Wang Ying was entirely willing when it came to saving Zhang Shen. Come to think of it, if not for her family matters, Zhang Shen would never have been poisoned. Moreover, if something were to happen to him, she would bear an unshirkable responsibility.

"Good, reach out your hand."

Soon, following Tao Yang's instructions, Wang Ying extended her delicate hand.

Tao Yang immediately used a silver needle to prick a tiny hole in Wang Ying's index finger. Then, he turned her palm upward, positioning the bleeding spot of her index finger directly over Zhang Shen's mouth.

One drop, two drops, three drops...

Although Wang Ying had agreed to adopt the first method initially, now that it was actually happening, she couldn't help feeling a bit embarrassed. Such a scenario seemed like something that only appeared in television dramas; she never dreamed in her wildest dreams that such a script would play out on her own body.

Wang Ying had no idea how much blood she had lost, but whether driven by psychological factors or not, she simply felt that Zhang Shen's complexion looked slightly better than before.

She kept telling herself silently: Zhang Shen will wake up. Yet, the confirmation that actually made her realize this came from Tao Yang's authoritative words.

"Alright, your mission is accomplished!"

Hearing Tao Yang, Chen Rong looked at Wang Ying immediately. After all, one person in the school had already fallen; he certainly couldn't let a second person collapse right in front of him. Fortunately, Wang Ying was in no serious condition, though her complexion was less rosy than before.

Sensing Chen Rong's tension, Tao Yang said, "Don't worry, the young girl is fine. She just needs to rest for a day! However, she must avoid strenuous exercise during this period."

Chen Rong knew that Tao Yang belonged to that rigorous category of medical professionals who would never mess around with such matters, so he naturally placed great trust in his words.

"Since Dean Tao has said so, you should go back and rest first! Leave the rest to us two old fellows."

Who knew why Chen Rong decided to "belittle" himself like that, but since he had already disparaged himself, Tao Yang had nothing more to say.

Hearing Chen Rong's words, Wang Ying said, "Then I'll head back first. I'll have to trouble the Principal and the Dean with Zhang Shen's condition."

With that, Wang Ying opened the dormitory door. As soon as Lu Ming and the others standing outside saw Wang Ying emerge, they noticed something slightly amiss. Meng Ran was the most eager among them.

"Xiaoying, what happened to you?"

Meng Ran's words were laced with deep concern. However, Wang Ying did not reveal the truth about "drawing blood," instead coming up with a casual excuse: "I was a bit too tired, and the Principal told me to go back and rest first."

Faced with Wang Ying's fabricated excuse, not a single person among them doubted it. At that moment, Chen Rong sensed the commotion outside and walked out as well.

Seeing Chen Rong come out, Lu Ming and the others quickly asked, "Principal, how is Zhang Shen? We..."

Before Lu Ming could finish, Chen Rong knew that they had all been standing outside the dormitory door until now because they were naturally concerned about Zhang Shen's condition.

"Zhang Shen's condition has initially stabilized." After saying this, Chen Rong glanced at Hao Lei and Ye Qiong, then added, "I think Wang Ying is probably feeling a bit unwell. The two of you should escort her back first, and everyone else can leave as well!"

"Teacher, what about me?"

For Meng Ran, this dormitory was his own room. Now that the Principal had spoken, where was he supposed to go next?

Hearing Meng Ran's words, Chen Rong finally remembered. He glanced around the group and then said to Lu Ming, who was about to turn away, "Teacher Lu, why don't you let Meng Ran stay at your place for the night? What do you think?"

Facing the Principal's question, Lu Ming was left utterly speechless, a black line of exasperation tracing across his face.