Chapter 445: Saved The Milky Way In His Previous Life
Zheng Ren and Su Yun exited from the side and saw the sky full of snow. Zheng Ren finally understood why the number of patients had suddenly decreased.
In this kind of weather, most minor illnesses that could be tolerated were all stuck at home. They would simply just wait till the next day.
It seemed that their luck today was not too bad. Zheng Ren smiled.
“Boss, why are you looking for me?” Su Yun asked.
“Her parents have already returned,” Zheng Ren said straightforwardly.
There was no need to hide the details in front of Su Yun.
To ask for help, one had to want to receive it. On this point, Zheng Ren felt like he had no other choice.
An interesting expression suddenly appeared on Su Yun’s face.
“Boss, congratulations!” Su Yun teased as he held back his laughter.
Zheng Ren was a little absent-minded. He did not feel anything at all toward Su Yun’s verbal jabs. He only sighed.
“Boss, let me tell you. It feels like you’re just showing off.” Su Yun smiled mockingly at him without a hint of surprise. “You were ridiculously lucky to meet someone like her. To put it bluntly, you must have saved the Milky Way in your previous life! Why are you still sighing right now? Are you trying to show off?”
“You know I’m not good at talking.” Zheng Ren was distressed. “I don’t even know what to say when I see her parents.”
“You clumsy son-in-law. Sooner or later, you’ll have to meet your father-in-law. Let me tell you, the little girl is usually the apple of their father’s eyes…” As he said that, Su Yun saw Zheng Ren’s expression turning darker, so he stopped himself from continuing.
This was the prelude to an outburst. Su Yun did not want to make things worse.
“Anyway, you don’t know how to pretend, so just act as you are.” Su Yun smiled and said, “Boss, you’re already a man standing at the peak of intervention surgery. You’re honest, kind, and don’t get involved with women. I really can’t think of any reasons for her parents to reject you.”
Yes, this a rather plain statement but Zheng Ren’s expression seemed much better.
“Her father is a successful businessman. What does a businessman care about? Investments, boss. If he didn’t have foresight, would he be able to cultivate such a major business? Don’t worry, you’re a piece of unpolished jade. Her father would definitely be able to tell at a glance that you are a piece of He Shi Bi[1].
“Looking at it from another angle, what do parents hope for their daughter? Don’t they want them to be happy and healthy? In a sense, there’s an advantage for a dull candidate like you.”
Zheng Ren wanted to ask Su Yun what he should do. However, he did not expect to be flattered in such a way.
It was a strange feeling to be flattered by Su Yun.
“Don’t worry. A single dog like you will have spring too.” Su Yun blew at the black hair resting on his forehead.
As expected, this idiot could not keep his mouth shut from making fun of others.
After a minute of silence, Zheng Ren looked at the snow-filled sky and felt a little lost.
“It’s not a big deal for you and me to keep watch here.” Su Yun suddenly changed the topic and said, “Both of you have a surgical license and are working in the emergency department. It’s fine if nothing happens. However, if it does, it won’t be such a big deal.”
“I know but I still feel so helpless.” Zheng Ren sighed.
“Chief Physician Pan went to Chief Xiao’s house tonight.” Su Yun smiled and said, “You’re Old Chief Physician Pan’s golden goose. Even if you’re qualified to move to the emergency department, he’d be unwilling to transfer you between departments.”
“He went to Chief Xiao’s house?”
“Do you think Chief Physician Pan is a reasonable person? If he’s cornered, there’s nothing that he can’t do.” Su Yun said, “This time, he’s been cornered. He said that he won’t give in to anyone, so he won’t be leaving tonight.”
“I hope it works. There’s another TIPS surgery tomorrow.”
“The two articles I did in Imperial City have been approved.” Su Yun quickly changed the topic without a moment’s notice. “I originally wanted to give you a surprise and show off at the hospital. However, I didn’t expect you to grow so damn fast. I don’t feel the need to do so anymore.”
“Oh.” Zheng Ren put out the cigarette in his hand and smiled.
“It’s really boring. The surgery was amazing. If I don’t go and shock everyone, it’ll be such a waste.” Su Yun still felt some regret.
“The surgery is to treat patients and save people.”
“Damn, boss, you’re giving me such greasy chicken soup?” Su Yun despised him for it.
“I’m going back.” Zheng Ren threw the cigarette butt into the outdoor ashtray and re-adjusted his clothes. “You should go back to the ward and rest early. It’s snowing heavily. It’ll either be a peaceful night or something big might happen.”
“Don’t jinx it,” Su Yun reprimanded. “I can handle whatever comes. Don’t worry about it.”
“By the way, boss, did you take in a patient with ketoacidosis today?”
Zheng Ren was stunned for a moment before nodding.
“The nurse said that when the patient came in, you just immediately asked for a blood sugar test. I must say, your nose is quite sensitive. You can even recognize the smell of rotten apples. Furthermore, you managed to distinguish it from everything else in the emergency department. Perhaps you’d be able to perform surgery for intestinal obstruction in the future.”
Zheng Ren broke into a cold sweat.
Patients with ketoacidosis did indeed smell like rotten apples. However, there were also many other smells in the emergency department. The smell of vomit, disinfectant, and of patients’ food.
With so many smells mixed together, most people would not be able to smell the rotten apples on the patients.
It was not something one thought of when going to see the doctor.
However, he could not tell Su Yun that he had the System’s help, so Zheng Ren could only remain silent.
“Before I came to take your place, I went to see the patient.” Su Yun sighed. “I heard from the young nurse that a neighbor sent him, so I was very curious. Is there such a good person in this day and age?”
“What happened after that?” Zheng Ren was also curious about this matter.
Thinking back to the three neighbors, especially the high school student, Zheng Ren had a feeling that there was a story behind this.
“The patient was a retired teacher. His lover passed away early and they did not have any children,” Su Yun said. “Just like any old story, the patient was alone and always supported poor students. He also had a good relationship with his neighbors. He was a good person. However, a good person collects good karma. When he was tutoring his neighbor’s children, he suddenly fainted and was sent to the hospital in time.”
“So he was a teacher. It’s no wonder then.” Zheng Ren nodded.
“Are teachers all the same? Does the same apply to all doctors? A group of people don’t represent one another. That’s life, young man.”
What Su Yun said was an old joke. It did nothing to rouse Zheng Ren up.
“When I arrived, the patient had just finished his business. The young man was accompanying him and helping to wipe him down.” Su Yun did not continue to scold Zheng Ren. “Most children are not so filial. He’s met with good people in his life.”
“There are still many good people.”
“Bullsh*t,” Su Yun cursed, but his expression was very gentle. He seemed to think that the patient was very lucky.
“How’s the treatment?” Zheng Ren asked.
“Although ketoacidosis is very serious, Chief Feng is skilled. You didn’t delay the diagnosis and treatment so the problem is manageable. I think he should be fine.”
“That’s good.” After Zheng Ren said that, he turned around and went back.
The two of them returned to the emergency department’s corridor from the side door. The emergency department, which had been noisy for the whole day, finally quieted down.
The corridor was empty. The doctors and nurses each found a place to rest.
Zheng Ren did not go to see Su Yun off. The two of them parted ways at the emergency department’s internal medicine consultation room entrance.
When they returned to the examination room, Zheng Ren sat down and leaned against his palms in a daze.
He had many things on his mind. However, most of them revolved around Xie Yi’s parents.
He hoped that Su Yun’s guess was right.
Just as he thought about this, the sound of the ambulance could be heard from afar.
[1] He Shi Bi is a type of jade found in the State of Chu during the Zhou Dynasty by a man named Bian He. It’s a white piece of jade that usually appears in many historical stories involving Ancient China.