Chapter 2038: Chapter 2038: The Bloody History of Medicine

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“This isn’t a problem either,” Liu Rui said.

“But since we’re dealing with two departments, it might take a while to gather everything.”

“No rush. Help me check on that first, and we’ll head back to the ward. Once you’ve compiled everything, just give us a call.”

“No problem.”

After a brief conversation, Lin Yi and Zhang Peng left Liu Rui’s office.

However, instead of returning to the ward, they went to the stairwell.

“Brother Lin, what do you think about this situation?” Zhang Peng asked.

“On the surface, it doesn’t seem like there’s any problem, but we still need to investigate thoroughly to gather strong evidence for the case.”

“Let’s consider a hypothesis,” Zhang Peng said, lighting a cigarette and taking a serious tone.

“If we assume that the deceased was indeed killed, where should we start the investigation?”

“I already instructed them to check the ICU duty roster.”

“Is checking the ICU duty roster enough? Shouldn’t we also look into the people who were involved in the surgery? What if something went wrong during the operation?”

Lin Yi chuckled and looked at Zhang Peng.

“Do you know the history of Western medicine?”

“Uh… I barely passed history class, and now you’re asking me about the history of Western medicine? That’s out of my league.”

“Let me tell you, the history of Western medicine is a dark and bloody one,” Lin Yi explained.

“In the early days of Western medicine, many people died because they were used in clinical experiments.”

Zhang Peng shuddered, feeling a chill run down his spine.

Anyone with a curious mind might have wondered, how do hospitals know they can perform any given surgery?

How do they know which organs can be removed and which cannot?

And how do they know what complications might arise after surgery?

After hearing Lin Yi’s explanation, Zhang Peng understood. These were learned through human experimentation.

“Actually, the reason I’m telling you this is to convey that once a doctor qualifies to perform surgery, they’ve essentially been given a license to kill. Even if someone dies, it’s not the hospital’s responsibility because the patient signed the consent form,” Lin Yi continued.

“During surgery, especially in cases as severe as this, any small error could cost the patient their life, and such errors might not be detectable in reports, nor could anyone testify to them. So, it’s almost impossible to investigate. Even if it was due to surgical malpractice, it would just be bad luck for the patient. Do you understand?”

Huff…

Zhang Peng took a deep breath, realizing just how little he knew about the darker aspects of society.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

“So, right now, all we can do is investigate the ICU staff on duty that day, correct?”

Lin Yi paused for a moment. “There are other investigative avenues. We could discuss with the family whether they’re willing to have an autopsy performed. That’s the most straightforward method, but it needs to be done quickly. If we wait too long, the autopsy won’t be as effective.”

“Alright, I’ll have Zixin handle that conversation.”

“I’ll leave things here to you. Once the pathology report on the deceased comes out, take a picture of it and send it to me.”

“No problem.”

After assigning tasks to Zhang Peng, Lin Yi left the hospital, planning to deal with the issue surrounding Bai Yongshou.

Lin Yi wasn’t a workaholic, but given the nature of the system he was dealing with, handling tasks at the precinct increased the chances of triggering system missions and related clues, so he had no choice but to stay busy.

Lin Yi sighed and muttered to himself,

“I never thought I’d end up as a 996 wage slave.”

Ring, ring, ring!

Just as Lin Yi was driving to deal with Bai Yongshou, his phone which was on the passenger seat started ringing. It was a call from Yan Ci.

Lin Yi guessed that Yan Ci was calling about her aunt’s situation, so he answered immediately.

“Are you busy?”

“I just finished what I was working on. What’s up? Are you running into any trouble?”

“Not exactly trouble,” Yan Ci replied.

“It’s just that we’ve been running around all morning doing various tests, and they haven’t found anything conclusive. I’m starting to doubt their competence, so I called you.”

“Don’t worry, it’s fine,” Lin Yi reassured her.

“What’s the name of the doctor?”

“His name is Ma Xiaoguang.”

“Ma Xiaoguang?”

Lin Yi mumbled, trying to recall if he knew anyone by that name in the cardiology department.

“Which department did you go to?”

“I’m not sure. We didn’t go through the normal registration process; we just came straight in and got a bunch of tests done. The weird thing is, we didn’t follow the normal payment procedures either. It feels like that doctor might be trying to scam us.”

Yan Ci’s suspicions weren’t entirely unreasonable.

Even at a prestigious hospital like Huashan, there were occasional shady doctors.

However, it wasn’t fair to assume wrongdoing just based on these actions.

Sometimes doctors, like Li Chuhan, would order a lot of tests out of caution.

Patients and their families often felt anxious and started overthinking, much like Yan Ci was doing now.

“Alright, just wait for me at the hospital. I’ll come over and help sort this out.”

Given Lin Yi’s influence within the Huashan Group, he could easily arrange everything with a single phone call.

It wouldn’t matter much whether or not he went in person.

However, Lin Yi decided to go anyway, largely because of Yan Ci.

She had been fully dedicated to him, and he didn’t want her to feel that he was neglecting this matter.

It was a matter of attitude.

“We’re about to have lunch. When will you arrive? Maybe we can eat together,” Yan Ci said softly.

“There’s no need to be so proper with me,” Lin Yi replied.

“Focus on your aunt’s situation. Don’t worry about me. I’ll call you when I arrive, and then I’ll take care of everything.”

Lin Yi’s words warmed Yan Ci’s heart, making her feel that they were even closer.

“Alright, I won’t be so proper then,” Yan Ci said.

“After we sort all this out, I’ll make it up to you properly. Mua!”

“Just hearing that makes me happy,” Lin Yi said with a smile.

“Okay, I’ll get back to things here. Call me when you arrive,” Yan Ci reminded him.

“And drive safely. Don’t rush; you’re still recovering.”

“I know. Don’t worry.”

After finishing the call, Lin Yi changed direction and headed toward Huashan Hospital.

…

Across from Huashan Hospital, at Haiyan Tower.

After a morning of medical tests, the four of them ordered some food to settle their lunch.

Since they had more tests in the afternoon, they ate quickly, finishing in less than an hour.

“Mom, stop sighing and eat something. We still have more tests this afternoon,” Zhou Xinyu urged.

“You all eat. I’m not hungry.”

Tang Li looked noticeably more worried than the day before, her face clouded with concern.

“I’ve done so many tests and they haven’t found anything. Does that mean it’s something serious?”

“Auntie, don’t think like that. Lin Yi will be here soon, and he’ll take a look at everything. I’m sure it’s nothing serious, so don’t overthink it,” Yan Ci reassured her.