County Hospital.
As soon as Dr. Zhu Ming returned, he was summoned by the hospital director, along with several senior doctors in attendance.
"Xiaozhu, finally got you back here. Come sit down, the situation is urgent, so Iâll get straight to the point," said the director.
It turned out that Zhu Ming had previously received a task to lead a group for a rural medical outreach. As one of the top-ranked doctors in the prefecture city, Zhu Mingâs presence in rural consultations was naturally very popular.
However, Zhu Ming was suddenly called back to the county hospital by the director. Unaware of the circumstances, he took the rural bus back.
The director said, "Hereâs the situation. Our hospital received an important patient last night, the county mayorâs mother. Thereâs no need to emphasize how important she is; the older ladyâs condition isnât very optimistic and requires surgical treatment, scheduled for this afternoon! Weâve already formed an expert group for consultation, and after discussion, weâve unanimously decided that Xiaozhu should perform the surgery!"
Zhu Ming was stunned. The county mayorâs mother!
This certainly could not be taken lightly!
Having him perform the surgery brought some pressure but also indicated that everyone believed he was capable. Otherwise, who would joke about such a thing?
Zhu Ming immediately felt a bit elated and said, "Director, rest assured, I will do my best with the surgery!"
The director smiled and said, "Everyone made such a proposal, and I immediately agreed because, for this surgery, in all of Tianhai City, only you can perform it. I believe you wonât let everyone down; there is still time now, so letâs research this surgery together to ensure it goes flawlessly."
Here, they were researching the county mayorâs motherâs condition.
Meanwhile, Dr. Li was adamantly opposing Lin Daweiâs discharge.
Lin Fan explained, "Dr. Li, the reason my uncle was admitted is due to weakness and needing an IV. His condition has now stabilized, and I donât see the necessity anymore."
Dr. Liâs eyes widened and said, "Are you the doctor, or am I the doctor? Iâm the doctor, right? Of course, you have to listen to me. Iâm responsible for him, so I have to be fully responsible; I canât be careless. Family members donât need to say more."
Lin Fan broke into a sweat. This Dr. Li was indeed very responsible; from his level of medical expertise, keeping Lin Dawei in the hospital for observation could be a prudent approach.
But from Lin Fanâs perspective, who possessed top-tier medical skills, Lin Dawei could completely be discharged; there was no need to waste time in the hospital.
Lin Fan also wanted to settle Lin Dawei quickly and return to Yun City; he had a company valued at two trillion to manage there!
Lin Fan said, "Dr. Li, I do have some medical skills. In my opinion, my uncle doesnât need to stay hospitalized anymore."
Dr. Li sneered and said, "You have some medical skills? Which medical school did you graduate from, do you have a practice license?"
Lin Fan broke into a sweat: "I really donât have that."
Even though he had top-tier medical skills, he was not a medical school graduate and hadnât taken any practice license examinations.
Dr. Li said, "Thatâs it. Without a practice license, do you think you can replace me in doing my job? No need to say more, the patient will stay for observation for a few more days! I know you want to save money, but you canât save on this!"
Dr. Li was truly a responsible good doctor, speaking earnestly, not allowing Lin Dawei to be discharged.
Lin Dawei became a bit anxious: "Doctor, I am eager to return to the countryside. I have left for several months and miss home; I donât want to stay here."
Dr. Li said: "Is going back to the countryside more important than your life? Do you not care about your life anymore?"
Lin Dawei said: "Letâs put it this way, to be honest. Actually, my life was saved by my nephew. The surgery was done by my nephew, whom you call a genius doctor. Dr. Li, saying this, you should know, my nephew can fully decide whether I can be discharged."
Dr. Li was stunned, then burst into laughter.
"Old man, you are so humorous, saying such a lie to be discharged, he is the genius doctor? Sorry, I canât help but laugh!" Dr. Li said.
A genius doctor without a practice license would naturally be a joke in the eyes of a professional doctor.
As Dr. Li saw it, this was Lin Dawei lying to be discharged.
He wouldnât believe it, what a joke; could this kid be a genius doctor?
"Enough, everyone, I understand your eagerness to go home, but donât go overboard; do you know what disregard for doctorâs advice means? It means not listening to the doctor can easily lead to suffering! No more talking, I have other patients to check, canât waste time arguing with you, stay for observation for a few more days, did you hear? Iâll have the nurse give you another IV soon."
Dr. Li said imperatively before turning and leaving.
Lin Dawei smiled bitterly and said: "Little Fan, what should we do? Dr. Li wonât allow discharge; I really want to go home."
Lin Fan smiled and said: "Itâs okay, Third Uncle, just stay here for the IV while I go out to handle some matters, and weâll process the discharge in the afternoon."
Although Lin Fan didnât have a practice license, he understood some hospital regulations. Even if a doctor doesnât allow discharge, a patient can force discharge as long as signing a hospital waiver.
Ensuring that if thereâs any worsening condition after discharge, the hospital bears no responsibility, fully taken by the patientâs side.
So, Lin Dawei continued staying in the hospital for the IV drip while Lin Fan walked out alone. He came to the city not only for Lin Dawei but also to stock up on some clinic supplies.
He planned to visit the medicinal market next.
Arriving at the hospital entrance.
Lin Fan suddenly saw a line of cars pulling up to the hospital entrance, with two cars in front and back protecting the car in the middle.
Once at the hospital entrance, security guards in uniforms got out first to open the road and made protective arrangements all around while passers-by stepped aside.
This fanfare indicated that some big figure was probably about to appear.
Then a middle-aged man stepped out of the black sedan in the middle, corpulent, and his demeanor made it clear he was an official.
Under the protection of security, this middle-aged man entered the hospital.
Surrounding passers-by were discussing.
"The county mayor is here!"
"What is the county mayor doing at the hospital?"
"I heard his mother is ill and receiving treatment at the county hospital!"
Lin Fan mentally noted the situation, taking another glance at the middle-aged man, realizing he was the county mayor.
He didnât pay much mind and then left.
The county mayor, worried about his motherâs condition, personally came to the hospital.
The hospital director learned the county mayor had arrived in person and urgently brought a group of experts to meet him.
"How is my motherâs condition? I heard surgery needs to be done, is there any risk?" The county mayor asked the director immediately.
The director promptly replied, "Yes, we decided to perform the surgery on the elder, with Dr. Zhu Ming as the chief surgeon."
The county mayor happily said, "Dr. Zhu Ming as the chief surgeon? Great, with Dr. Zhu Ming around, Iâm relieved."
Hearing these words made Zhu Ming feel almost over the moon; his medical skills had been acknowledged by the county mayor. This was truly a rare opportunity, sealing a bright future for him if he performed this surgery well.
Having missed the chance to ally with the Sheng Family, he absolutely couldnât miss this opportunity.
Zhu Ming confidently said immediately, "Thanks very much to the county mayor for the acknowledgment, rest assured, after my initial research, your motherâs surgery will be completed smoothly."