Hospital 444

Virgil always felt that the scene before him overlapped with the memories of years past.

Both times were about discussing the marriage of Aluje, the difference was, this time the groom had changed.

And also... back then, it had been Aluje who was filled with trepidation, now it was Dai Wei.

Those who had met Aluje in the past could hardly believe that this woman before them, and the timid, submissive girl of yesteryear were the same person.

Everything was...

Like yesterday.

Virgil was perhaps the only one in the Faust family who had a degree of empathy for Aluje.

Neither Klein nor Lailiya truly liked this half-sister with a different mother.

Aluje herself was also aware of this. She had always known she was a love child, clearer than anyone else. But she would have never imagined that her father had such an astonishing identity.

Following behind Klein, Aluje and Virgil entered the spacious and luxurious mansion of the Dalen Family.

"Welcome, everyone."

Elmon Daren greeted Klein and the others with his wife by his side.

After exchanging a few pleasantries with Elmon, Klein asked, "May I know... where is Director Damon?"

"Damon is..."

In just these two short days, Virgil had heard the name "Damon Dailun" countless times. This man was now the standout of the younger generation of the Dalen Family and also the most threatening Paranormal Doctor to the entire Faust family.

"He’s working overtime at the hospital..." Elmon seemed somewhat embarrassed: "So, I’m very sorry."

Overtime?

He’s the head of the department, and he’s working overtime?

Klein wasn’t surprised. Damon Dailun had always been like this, acting on a whim, solely according to his own likes and dislikes.

Such people, who don’t place profit as their top priority, can sometimes be very frightening. They don’t play by the rules, and sometimes they would rather harm themselves a thousand just to hurt you eight hundred.

For today’s occasion, it was one thing for the parents of both the Faust and Dalen families to have a tacit agreement not to attend, since the elders of the two major families could not easily gather outside the hospital.

But even Damon Dailun was not coming?

Was it intentional, or because of Mary’s disappearance?

"That’s really unfortunate," said Klein, seemingly unfazed, "What about Lumian?"

Just then, Lumian happened to walk down from the staircase above, accompanied by Milan.

It was at that moment Aluje looked up and locked eyes with Lumian.

It wasn’t their first meeting. Frankly, Aluje was more anxious and fearful towards Lumian, while Lumian seemed to harbor a hint of affection for his fiancée.

"Klein," Lumian approached, saying, "I’m glad to receive you all today. And Lailiya, Aluje."

At this time, Lumian naturally noticed Virgil as well but did not know his identity.

Milan also noticed Virgil at the same time. This man looked Asian, but she didn’t recall such a person in the Faust family.

"Please, everyone."

...

"Add a bit of rum for me."

Virgil gestured to a servant nearby, who immediately came to pour him a drink.

Now, at the dining table, the once wild and unruly Aluje had also finally calmed down.

Virgil recalled how, back in the day, she and Lumian, like Dai Wei now, had sat opposite each other, discussing marriage matters.

Virgil was certain that Lumián had truly liked Ya Lu Jia back then, and Ya Lu Jia... she only wished the Faust family could accept her, as for love, she had never even dared to hope for it.

"Father."

At this moment, Klein looked toward the head of the dining table, "Today, we should discuss... Ya Lu Jia’s marriage."

Dai Wei was also looking toward the head of the table at this time.

Sitting there was the head of the Faust family, who was also the vice-director of the 666 Hospital—Mephisto Faust.

A middle-aged man who appeared composed and naturally commanding.

"Ya Lu Jia," the middle-aged man said slowly, "You should indeed get married."

The previously defiant Ya Lu Jia didn’t dare to utter another word in front of the vice-director.

"I heard there was a minor conflict between you and Cyrus," Mephisto Faust extended his hand and picked up a wine glass, "We’re all family. After a drink, consider nothing has happened. What do you think?"

Virgil chuckled bitterly to himself, what else could she do?

Ya Lu Jia had no choice but to reach for the wine glass.

Cyrus, on the other hand, watched her with a triumphant look.

"Understood, Father," Ya Lu Jia approached Mephisto with her glass and clinked it against his.

"That’s right."

Following that, Mephisto turned his gaze to Dai Wei.

"Paranormal Doctor. What do you think of my daughter Ya Lu Jia?"

Feeling extremely nervous, Dai Wei blurted out, "Ya... Miss Ya Lu Jia is very good..."

His English was limited, and that was all he could manage.

"Since you have a good impression of her, then... I’d like to arrange for you two to get married this year. Paranormal Doctor, what do you think?"

Klein and Virgil had already warned Dai Wei beforehand: this wasn’t asking for his opinion, but informing him. If Dai Wei wanted to keep his job at the 666 Hospital, he couldn’t go against Mephisto Faust’s order.

They believed he would make the wise choice.

At this time, Ya Lu Jia returned to her seat, her heart ashen.

It was clear to Dai Wei that everyone at the table could crush him with as little thought as one would give to crushing an ant.

He had no choice.

"I..." Dai Wei looked at Ya Lu Jia in front of him and finally asked, "Vice... Vice-Director, are you asking for my opinion, or are you informing me?"

Virgil almost spat his rum out on the dish before him.

What was this guy thinking?!?!

Was he truly unaware of whom he was speaking with at the moment?

In the whole Faust family, in the entire 666 Hospital, and with the Dalen Family now fallen, Mephisto Faust’s words were absolute commands, second only to the director!

Virgil immediately spoke up, "Father-in-law... Paranormal Doctor’s level of English isn’t very good lately; he doesn’t use some words correctly..."

Without showing the slightest change in expression, Mephisto Faust said, "From the Paranormal Doctor’s words, it seems there are other opinions for me to solicit, is that right?"

Dai Wei quickly replied, "No, no, that’s not it, I have just joined the hospital, there’s much I need to learn, I do not think I’m worthy of the daughter of the Faust family..."

"If the father says you’re worthy, you’re worthy," Klein said coldly. "Father, let’s settle the matter like this."

Asking Dai Wei was just for show, a formality; his thoughts and Ya Lu Jia’s had no significance whatsoever. Once Mephisto Faust had decided something, no one could change it!