Chapter 154: Chapter 154: Sorry, itâs not convenient to answer the phone (Vote for me!)
Outside the treatment room, Zhou Kuangsheng sat with a thin, scholarly- looking young man, chatting intermittently.
The short, plump man was a foreman, scurrying back and forth, and soon brought over a cup of Master Kang instant noodles with a braised egg, a pack of pickled vegetables, and a sausage for the young man. âOld Zhou, Iâll go make your noodles for you. Have something to fill your stomach first!â
After he finished speaking, it wasnât long before the instant noodles were brought over and placed on a chair with the pickles, sausage, and braised egg added in.
Zhou Kuangsheng gave a smile, âForeman, you guys go on and get busy. Weâre fine here.â
The short, plump man nodded, âYou guys take care of this first, Iâm going to get them something to eat.â
Having said that, he got up and left!
Fortunately, it was Zhou Kuangshengâs left hand that was injured. His right hand was still free to do anything. After a brief bandaging by the nurse, the bleeding had stopped now.
âIs that your foreman? He seems quite responsible!â said the slim man with glasses, watching the bustling foreman and couldnât help but ask.
Zhou Kuangsheng smiled, âYeah. Little Zhao, our foreman, is a good person. Heâs taken care of us as we travel from place to place over the years. Last year during the New Year, to get our pay, he stubbornly waited outside the bossâs house for a week. It wasnât until eleven oâclock on New Yearâs Eve that he got the money and went home.â
âTo follow a boss like that, you feel secure!â
Upon hearing this, the man was momentarily stunned, then nodded in agreement, âThe young fellow is really good!â
As they were speaking, the emergency room outside became noisy again.
In the meantime, a group of people were hustling a young boy in from outside in a hurry.
âWho is Doctor Chen Cang!?â
The leader, a middle-aged woman in a dress, asked with a worried expression.
Tan Zhonglin was suddenly confused.
Did all of todayâs patients like to bring their relatives?
This group of people, consisting of about five or six individuals, were dressed fashionably, creating a stark contrast with the group of workers from before!
Tan Zhonglin quickly asked, âHello, Doctor Chen is stitching up a patient right now. What seems to be the problem?â
The middle-aged woman hurriedly moved forward, âMy child accidentally injured his wrist today. We went to the Provincial Peopleâs Hospital, but Director Tan Zhonglin was out on a trip, so they told me to come to the Second Provincial Hospital and find Doctor Chen Cang from the emergency department!â
âHow long will it take for Doctor Chen?â
Tan Zhonglin shook his head, âIt might take some time; thereâs another patient ahead with pretty severe injuries. You might want to sit down and rest for a while!â
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged womanâs face changed instantly, âIn that case⦠Iâll go talk to Doctor Chen, where is he?â
Hearing this, Tan Zhonglin couldnât help feeling a knot in his stomach. Was this another VIP?
âDoctor Chen is in the treatment room doing a procedure. It would be best for you to wait for him to come out. Please donât interrupt Doctor Chenâs treatment.â
âSister, wait a second,â a man in a shirt and trousers consoled her.
The middle-aged woman sighed, quickly approached the boy, âRui Er, are you okay? Does it hurt?â
The boy looked to be around twenty, dressed in hip-hop style clothing, his hair dyed purple, and his face clearly expressing, âWhatâs it to you?â
Upon hearing the womanâs words, the boy huffed coldly and did not reply.
After a while⦠since the door had not yet opened,
The middle-aged woman grew even more anxious.
Pacing back and forth, she was fretful and murmured, âWhy hasnât he come out yet!â
The boy said with a mocking tone, âYou think this is your hospital? You ask someone to come out, and they just appear? This is a hospital, not your company. What you say doesnât count.â
The middle-aged woman turned around with a stern face, ready to scold someone, but upon seeing the boyâs gaze, she clenched her teeth and swallowed her anger.
Suddenly remembering something, the woman picked up the phone and walked to the corner, âHello? Zhao Bureau, yes! I am Liu Zeâs wife. Uh, Iâm now in the emergency department of Provincial Hospital No. 2. My child had an accident, but there are too many people ahead of us. Do you know someone who could help?â
âOh! Thank you for your trouble, alright, alright!â
At this moment, the door to the treatment room opened, and Chen Cang said to Yang Zhifu, âFor the time being, there is no need for a hospital stay. Go home and rest well, and make sure to take your medicine and come for a follow-up as prescribed.â
After speaking, Chen Cang said to Zhou Kuangsheng, âYou can come in now!â
Upon seeing this, the middle-aged woman hurriedly ran towards Chen Cang, not caring whether her high-heeled shoes were convenient!
âWait, wait! Dr. Chen Cang, right? I am a friend of Director Tan Zhonglin from the Provincial Government. I have something to discuss with you.â
Chen Cang nodded, âWhatâs the matter? Just say it, but⦠be quick. The patient needs treatment and we canât delay for long.â
Upon hearing this, the womanâs face brightened, and she hurriedly turned back, âCome, come, Rui Er, come with me.â
The boy shook his head, âIâm not going anywhere. I want to wait in line. The hospital has its order, and I will wait. You can go in if you want, but I wonât!â
These words left the woman trembling with rage, her finger pointed at the boy in fury!
âArenât you afraid that if you miss the best treatment period, your hand will be ruined? That youâll be disabled?â
The boy let out a cold laugh, âWhatâs the difference between me now and a disabled person? Havenât you decided not to teach me? Look! This is how others educate me; they do it for you. Sometimes, I think I should thank them.â
Seeing this, the man in the shirt intervened, âThatâs enough, little Rui. Letâs not talk about this now. First, letâs take a look at your hand, and we can discuss this later. After all, your health is whatâs important.â
While talking, the man glared at the woman and pulled the boy forward.
The woman followed: âDoctor, please treat my child first. Heâs still young; donât delay!â
Chen Cang said, âCome in, and let me take a look.â
The woman quickly brought the boy in. Chen Cang removed the bunch of stuff covering the wound, examined itâa jagged cut at the base of the thumb with some glass shards, half-severed tendons, and some blood vessel damage, but nothing too serious.
After inspecting it, Chen Cang said, âItâs not too serious. Take the child to the waiting area; thereâs another patient ahead whose condition is relatively more severe.â
Upon hearing this, the boy turned and walked out, but the woman hastily pulled at him, âDoctor! Please, could you treat my child first?â
After speaking, she reached into her purse, fumbled around, and took out her wallet. She pulled out all the cash and stuffed it into Chen Gangâs hands, a total of more than ten thousand, âPlease, doctor. My child is still young and has a promising future.â
Seeing this, Chen Cang immediately refused, âBig sister, this isnât appropriate. This is a hospital, and you must wait your turn. We have our rules here.â
After speaking, Chen Cang stepped out, âZhou Kuangsheng, come in, please.â
Chen Cang never had much fondness for those who felt that having money meant they could disregard the rules with impunity, especially since Zhou Kuangshengâs condition was indeed severe; he outright refused.
The womanâs expression changed, and she said to Chen Cang, âDr. Chen, Director Tan Zhonglin is a friend of mine. By the way, I am the Chairman of Reid Pharmaceutical Company. We also have partnerships with your hospital. Could you possibly make an accommodation for us?â
Chen Cang shook his head, âYouâll need to wait outside. The boyâs condition isnât too severe, so a short delay wonât have any consequences.â
The boy sneered, âSee? Your money is no good here.â
The womanâs face turned, and she picked up the phone, dialing a number, âHello? Chief Song, this is Xiang Ying from Reid. Yes, Liu Zeâs wife. Iâm at your hospital right now. Yes, my child has had an accident and weâre at the emergency department. Could you possibly do us a favor? Yes, Chen Cang, Dr. Chen!â
She handed the phone to Chen Cang, âDr. Chen, this is Chief Song from your medical affairs department.â
Chen Cang shook his head, âSorry, I canât take the call!â
âZhou Kuangsheng, come in quickly. Your condition doesnât look good; hurry in!â
Chen Cang couldnât help but urge.