Rising from the Ashes (Andrew and Lauren)

Chantelle asked, "Is this Grand Medical Summit really worth all this trouble for Blumedale Hospital? If I remember correctly, Blumedale Hospital has always been a regular champion at the Grand Medical Summit."

Malcolm's expression grew slightly serious. "Ms. Garcia, you've earned my trust, so I won't hold anything back. In previous Grand Medical Summits, Blumedale Hospital naturally had an overwhelming advantage. After all, we are the largest hospital and most authoritative medical institution in Gabo Creek province!"

He continued, "But times have changed. Mosby is extremely ambitious and has always wanted to use his medical skills to challenge institutions like ours or even dominate them. His greatest ambition is to collaborate with the Advanced Medical Institute to monopolize the entire medical market in Gabo Creek province and reap enormous profits!

"For this Grand Medical Summit, Mosby is undoubtedly determined to win. Because if he becomes the final victor of the Grand Medical Summit, or if someone from the Advanced Medical Institute takes the championship, then his reputation as a miracle doctor will be unprecedented!"

"And the title of 'Medical Master of Gabo Creek and Blumedale Hospital' will fall into his hands!" Malcolm concluded with concern.

Logan snorted derisively. "Medical Master? Mosby is dreaming!"

Malcolm shook his head. "Mosby's medical skills follow an unorthodox path—it's truly hard to predict! Although Thomas is the one in our hospital with the most potential and the greatest chance of defeating him, nothing is certain. That's why I insisted on including Andrew in our hospital's roster despite his objections."

Logan laughed heartily. "If my buddy Andy participates, it'll be a sure win!"

At that moment, Andrew, who had remained silent all this time, slowly shook his head. "I will participate in this Grand Medical Summit, but I'm sorry, I won't be representing Blumedale Hospital."

Chantelle stared in disbelief. "Andrew, have you lost your mind? Do you know how prestigious the title of Medical Master would be if you won? It would earn you universal respect from the entire medical community in Gabo Creek's Blumedale Hospital, and even a formal reception with the governor and other high-ranking officials!"

Andrew replied indifferently, "That's why I said I would participate, but I don't want to represent Blumedale Hospital."

Malcolm glared at him. "Young man, you really are as crafty as Thomas said! So after all my efforts to advocate for you, you refuse to give me face?"

Andrew smiled apologetically. "It's not that I don't respect you, Dr. Goddard, Just because you're Fran's mentor alone, I would certainly. honor you! But if I represent Blumedale Hospital, all the glory would go to the hospital while I get nothing-that's hardly a fair deal!"

His words left everyone torn between laughter and exasperation.

Malcolm laughed while scolding him. "You rascal, tell me then, what do you want out of this?"

Andrew smiled. "Nothing much. I just heard that you have several rare medicinal herbs. They're just sitting there losing potency, so why not give them to me?"

Malcolm was taken aback for anoveldrama

moment before bursting into

laughter. "So you came to Blumedale

Hospital tooking for me because of

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these rare herbs! After all this. roundabout conversation, that's what you're after!"

Andrew pressed, "So, Dr. Goddard, will you give them to me or not?"

Malcolm chuckled. "Of course, I'll give them to you! If I didn't, Fran here would drive me crazy, constantly calling me a stingy old man!"

Francesca looked slightly

embarrassed but firmly stood by her man. "Dr. Goddard, then on Andrew's behalf, I thank you in advance

Where are your rare herbs kept? I'll

go get them for Andrew right away!"

Her impatience made Malcolm twirl his mustache and widen his eyes in disbelief. Meanwhile, Chantelle secretly felt somewhat resentful, noting how good Andrew's women were to him.

'Did this guy really have such incredible charm?' she wondered to herself.