Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
âToday, Iâm here to accompany someone for a medical check-up. Otherwise, I would have definitely have dropped by your office for a visit.â
âI heard about the medical matter from Director Li,â Miao Guofeng said.
âNext time something like this happens, you donât need to come personally. Just give a heads-up, and Iâll assign someone to follow through. Thereâs no need for you to be involved.â
âI mainly came over because I had nothing else to do.â
Yan Ci, who was standing nearby, seemed to think of something.
In reality, Lin Yi didnât need to come at all. With his connections, a simple word would have ensured the medical issue was handled.
Perhaps it was because of her that he made the special trip.
Yan Ci also noticed the fleeting tenderness in Li Chuhanâs eyes.
She realized there might be some unspeakable secret between her and Lin Yi.
âAlright then, whereâs the patient? Director Li is already here, so letâs get the check-up done.â Miao Guofeng said.
âThe test results are all here,â Yan Ci politely handed everything over.
Li Chuhan glanced at the test results and then focused on Ma Xiaoliang.
âDid you order all these tests?â
âYes, I didâ¦â
Ma Xiaoliang stammered.
âI know several directors in the cardiology department, but Iâve never seen you before. You must be new to the residency program, right?â
Li Chuhanâs tone was calm, but to Ma Xiaoliang, it felt like a judgment.
âYesâ¦â
âWith your current title, youâre not qualified to order these tests.â Li Chuhan raised the test results in her hand. âIâd like to know whatâs going on here.â
âIâ¦â
Cold sweat dripped down Ma Xiaoliangâs face, and he couldnât say a word in his panic.
âI understand your reasoning for doing thisâtrying to cover all the bases is not unreasonable. However, among all these tests, only the ECG and echocardiogram are useful. You could have determined the issue just from these results. So why did you order so many unnecessary tests?â
âIâ¦Iâ¦â Ma Xiaoliang wiped the sweat off his forehead and said.
âMy skills arenât as good as Director Liâs. I couldnât diagnose the patientâs condition with just the ECG and echocardiogramâ¦â
âIf you couldnât diagnose it, you should have referred the patient to another doctor. Ordering so many tests has placed a significant financial burden on the patient. Do you realize that?â
âDirector Li, please take care of the patient first. Iâll handle this matter.â Miao Guofeng said.
âI appreciate that, Dean Miao.â
With a smile, Li Chuhan looked at Tang Li, âCome with me.â
âSure, sureâ¦â
Tang Li quickly responded and followed Li Chuhan to the nurseâs station.
Li Chuhan placed the stethoscope on Tang Liâs chest and gently pressed a few times, then concluded the examination.
âDoctor, is my condition serious?â
âItâs not too bad, nothing major,â Li Chuhan said. âHow old are you this year?â
â54.â
âHave you had any surgeries in the past two years?â
âI had a hysterectomy last year, and they removed my entire ovary as well.â
Li Chuhan nodded. âLet me explain your situation.â
âThereâs not much wrong with your heart. You have some signs of premature beats and heart failure, but donât worry. At your age, this is quite common, and you donât need medicationâjust make sure to rest more.â
âThe discomfort youâre feeling in your heart is likely due to the hysterectomy, not a heart issue.â
âCan a hysterectomy affect the heart?â
âThatâs not exactly what I mean,â Li Chuhan explained.
âAt your age, youâre already in the menopausal stage, where a normal personâs estrogen levels decrease gradually. However, because you had the surgery, your hormone levels dropped suddenly, and your body couldnât adjust in time. This led to some issues with your bodyâs functions. As long as you take care of yourself, it should get better. Otherwise, it could develop into depression, so itâs important to manage it carefully.â
âBut now, I canât sleep at night, and my mood is very irritable.â
âThatâs an early sign of depression. After you go back, buy a box of Deanxit and take it with Diazepam. Youâll soon feel better, so thereâs no need to worry.â
Hearing this, Yan Ci breathed a sigh of relief. Since there was no serious issue, she felt reassured.
âDoctor, can my momâs condition really be cured with just some medication?â Zhou Xinyu asked, a bit worried.
Li Chuhan nodded. âDonât worry, itâs fine. And the medications are not expensive. Since the symptoms are mild, half a tablet each time will suffice. The monthly cost is about 100 yuan, which should be affordable, right?â
âOnly 100 yuanâ¦â
Everyone was once again shocked by the low cost.
It was really cheap!
âThank you, Doctor.â
âItâs my duty.â
After acknowledging the thanks, Li Chuhan looked at Lin Yi and said,
âNext time something like this happens, just give me a call. Thereâs no need to trouble anyone else.â
âGot it,â Lin Yi replied with a smile.
âIf thereâs nothing else, Iâll be heading back.â
Because Yan Ci was there, Li Chuhan didnât stay long. She left with Miao Guofeng, and Ma Xiaoliang also left with them.
His future in the hospital was now uncertain.
âLetâs go; the check-up is done. Letâs head back now,â Lin Yi said.
âMm-hmm.â
Yan Ci responded, then took Tang Liâs hand and said,
âAunty, the check-up is done. Itâs just mild depression, so take the medication and youâll be fine.â
âYes, yesâ¦â
Tang Li quickly agreed, feeling much more relaxed now that she knew there was no serious illness.
The three of them walked ahead, while Chen Teng and Zhou Xinyu followed behind.
Zhou Xinyu was in a good mood since her mother didnât have any major issues, but Chen Teng was sullen and hadnât spoken for a long time.
âTeng, are you upset about what happened earlier?â
âWhat do you think?â Chen Teng said with a sour expression.
âWhatâs his deal? He actually knows the director and dean of Huashan Hospital! Damn it!â
As the saying goes, the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment.
Since last night, Chen Teng had pinned his hopes on today, planning to redeem himself and impress Tang Li and Yan Ci.
But things didnât go as planned.
In fact, it was a complete defeat, and he had nowhere left to hide.
âTeng, donât be mad. At least my mom is fine, and thatâs more important than anything else,â Zhou Xinyu said.
âWeâll find another way to regain face. Thereâs no need to be upset over this small matter.â
Zhou Xinyu had always looked down on Yan Ci. Being overshadowed twice had left her feeling uneasy as well.
âBut the problem is, heâs not lacking in ability, and itâs hard to find another opportunity.â
âWho says that? Youâre richer than him, and thatâs your biggest edge!â