123: Sending the person back would be like cutting off one's own limbs!

Chapter 123: Sending the people back—isn't that shooting yourself in the foot!

“Is Qiu Lixin a fucking idiot?”

“He clearly knows our Emergency Department is stealing business, yet he keeps eagerly sending his patients over. This guy’s lost his mind…”

Zhong Xibei yelled in inexplicable frustration.

He really couldn't understand how Qiu Lixin could do such a stupid thing.

Yesterday, pushing so many patients to the Emergency Department with ill intentions, just to see the Emergency Department become a joke, was still understandable.

But the Emergency Department had clearly cured those gallbladder patients, so the joke had turned into a blatant slap in the face.

This sly old fox still wants to stick his face out to be rubbed. Has he become addicted to seeking abuse or something… “Can these patients still be sent back to the General Surgery Department?”

Zhong Xibei knew getting angry was useless, so he could only look at Lu Chenxi and ask cautiously.

He was truly unwilling to give up this piece of meat that was already at his mouth, but compared to keeping Lin Yi safe, he couldn't be soft-hearted when it was time to give up… “Send them back! Department Director, what do you mean?”

Lu Chenxi’s tone suddenly rose an octave.

So many almost certain surgeries meant solid performance and bonuses.

For Department Director Zhong to spit out the fat meat already in his mouth, wasn't he as muddled as Department Director Qiu… “The patients made it very clear that Lin Yi must complete their Gallbladder-Preserving Surgery today.”

“If other patients could have it done yesterday, then they must have it done today.”

“The General Surgery Department said that patients who enter the Emergency Department shouldn't expect to be sent back; these are all the patients’ wishes.”

“And they also said that not only today, but from now on, any patient coming to Central Hospital for gallbladder treatment will be recommended to the Emergency Department, because our surgical skills are so advanced!”

Lu Chenxi seriously emphasized the opinions of the patients and the General Surgery Department to Department Director Zhong.

In fact, in her opinion, even if these patients could be sent back to General Surgery, she wouldn't want to send them back.

This was the best opportunity for the Emergency Department to make a name for itself, why cut off its own limbs… “Sigh…” Zhong Xibei sighed deeply, found a chair, and sat down.

Good and bad things all happening at once, isn't this making things difficult for people… “If Lin Yi’s combined surgical method from yesterday is used, how many surgeries can Dr. Lu complete in an afternoon?”

Department Director Zhong stared at Lu Chenxi, asking with a face full of anticipation.

Even if he was heartbroken, the problem still had to be solved!

Now he could only buy time; as long as they endured the painful three days, when Lin Yi returned, all the problems would be resolved… “Department Director, please spare me, I’m not a monstrous doctor like Lin Yi.”

“Even if I operate until midnight, at most I can only do three gallbladder-Preserving Surgeries!”

Lu Chenxi quickly refused. Don't take on difficult tasks if you don't have the skills.

For Lin Yi’s complex Gallbladder-Preserving Surgery, if she could do three in 12 hours, that would be a miracle. Any longer, and she would surely die of exhaustion on the operating table… “Forget it!”

“Notify Fang Xiaoran to be ready for surgery at any time.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Department Director Zhong left the Doctors Office, dispirited.

The arrow was on the string and had to be shot. The only solution was to go back to his office and call Lin Yi… “Thirty-odd surgeries, as long as Lin Yi is tied to the operating room.”

“Even if the Health Department investigators come, if they don’t see Lin Yi, there shouldn’t be much of a problem, right…”

Zhong Xibei returned to his office and pondered the risks for a long time, feeling that they were still within an acceptable range.

As long as Lin Yi didn’t encounter the investigators or Little Notebook, and they didn’t clash, then Director Cui could step in to resolve the issue.

This way, it wouldn’t delay the surgeries of so many patients, and they could also handle the investigation… “Lin Yi, you’d best come to the department right after dinner. There are over 30 gallbladder patients waiting for you to perform surgery.”

When making the call, Zhong Xibei specifically glanced at the clock on the wall.

“Got it, Department Director. I’ll be back by 12:30 at the latest.”

When Lin Yi received Department Director Zhong’s call asking him to rush back to the Emergency Department, he didn’t even hesitate and immediately agreed.

The landlord’s deposit, fitness equipment, and most importantly, the life monitor—Lin Yi was extremely short of money in a short period of time.

Department Director Zhong’s call was like a pillow delivered when he was sleepy.

For over 30 gallbladder patients, just the full diagnostic and treatment process for each patient could bring him at least 15,000 yuan in income.

Adding in income from suturing, consultations, and various other aspects, if he worked diligently, earning over 20,000 yuan this afternoon shouldn't be a problem.

If this continued for three or four days, Lin Yi’s short-term goal would not be far from realization… “Brother, if you have something at the Hospital, hurry and go.”

“Anyway, the new house is pretty much tidied up. I can handle the other small things by myself this afternoon.”

Seeing her brother hang up the phone, Lin Qian quickly urged him to return to the Hospital.

Anyway, lunch was already eaten, and there was nothing here that her brother absolutely had to do. A man should prioritize his career… “If anything happens, remember to call me through the monitor.”

Lin Yi pointed to the installed camera in the living room, put down his bowl, and turned to leave through the main door.

To cure his sister’s illness as soon as possible, he didn't want to miss any opportunity to upgrade the system experience… “Hello, Director Cui, I am Ning Yumei from the Health Department’s Medical Administration Department. We spoke on the phone.”

“I came to Central Hospital today to handle Mr. Yamamoto of Japan’s complaint.”

Zhong Xibei had only left the Director's Office about half an hour ago.

A woman in her forties, wearing a suit, with shoulder-length hair and light makeup, entered Director Cui’s office and immediately stated her purpose… “So it’s Director Ning gracing us with your presence. Please, have a seat. Coffee or tea?”

“Or perhaps we can go to the cafeteria for a simple meal first; it’s lunchtime now.”

Director Cui was meeting this newly appointed Director of the Medical Administration Department for the first time, so he quickly got up and ushered her to the sofa in the reception area.

“Director Cui, I know you’re a busy man, so let’s skip the pleasantries.”

“I’ve already had lunch before coming here.”

“Let’s go to the Emergency Department first. I want to hear the account from Lin Yi, the person involved.”

“After all, this matter involves a foreign guest, and the Department is taking it very seriously.”

Director Ning, however, showed no intention of moving, insisting on dealing with official business first… “Then… alright.”

“We’ll go right away.”

Director Cui didn’t insist either, leading the way first, and the two exchanged pleasantries as they headed to the Emergency Department.

Fortunately, Lin Yi had already been sent home; otherwise, encountering such a stern and cold Director, Director Cui truly couldn't imagine if Lin Yi would say the wrong thing… “Director Cui, why are you at the Emergency Department?”

As soon as Director Cui and Director Ning entered the Emergency Department, they ran into Nurse Yang Yu, who was organizing patients for surgery.

“Is Lin Yi here? Tell him to go to your Department Director’s Office; we have something to discuss with him.”

One must play the part completely. Director Cui pretended not to know as he asked.

“Dr. Lin just entered the operating room. He probably can’t come out right now.”

As Yang Yu answered, she felt a bit envious of Lin Yi.

Capable people easily become famous wherever they are. Lin Yi had only been in the Emergency Department for a few days, and Director Cui had already thought of him countless times… “Why is Lin Yi still… still in the operating room?”

Director Cui’s heart sank, and he almost let slip a word out of fright.

“What is Zhong Xibei doing? Didn’t he say that Lin Yi wouldn’t appear in the Emergency Department within three days!”

“This… the agreed-upon plan, isn’t it all ruined!”

Director Cui cursed Zhong Xibei repeatedly in his anger!

The usually steady Department Director of the Emergency Department was becoming increasingly unreliable in his work…