novelraw Chapter 279 - 271: Digging a Pit with a Few Words
Chapter 279 - 271: Digging a Pit with a Few Words
Doctor Han looked at Huang Zhongyi with contempt on his face, inwardly disdainful. Even a legitimate doctor like himself had no confidence, yet here was an unqualified barefoot doctor claiming to be better than him?
So he spoke: "I have been practicing medicine for decades, what kind of patient injuries haven’t I seen? Since I’ve promised to treat, I will do my best. Miss Cheng, don’t judge me with your small-minded suspicion."
Doctor Han’s words hinted at something more, his insinuations were all too obvious.
If it weren’t for the warning look from the Family Head, he could have said even harsher words.
"Since Doctor Han isn’t confident, it naturally calls for someone more assured to take over, right, Han Family Master?" Cheng Xiaoxiao looked at Han Xifeng, the coldness in her eyes unmistakable.
Seeing this old doctor, the attitude and actions of this master and apprentice were nauseating, with their arrogant air, as if they were the top, as if everyone should cater to their high and mighty stance! Did they still think they were in the Han Family? Truly laughable.
She wasn’t buying it. If it weren’t for the shortage of doctors, she would have kicked them out long ago.
Han Xifeng forced a smile, "Uncle’s medical skills are still beyond reproach, it’s just that he’s getting old and a bit cranky. I hope Mr. Cheng doesn’t take offense."
"What do you mean cranky? Young Xifeng, can you even speak properly? I’m just stating the facts. This young man’s condition is indeed not optimistic, I’m just being realistic. Some shortsighted people think I’m deliberately making things difficult."
A bunch of rural folks thinking they have some strength, getting a leadership position and becoming arrogant. Treating and saving lives requires real skills, not just playing house, yet they still boast so shamelessly, truly unaware of their ignorance.
"Uncle, please calm down. Should we let Mr. Cheng’s people treat this patient first, while we attend to the younger family members?" They had over twenty injured members in the family.
"They insisted on inviting me here, otherwise I would have treated my own family first, avoiding this frustration." He was already unwilling to treat, yet there was someone trying to steal his job. If they were so eager to show off, let them treat, and if someone died, it wouldn’t be his responsibility.
"Yes! Yes!"
Finally, Doctor Han snorted coldly and was led out by the Han Family Master.
Watching the old man leave in a huff, everyone’s expressions were indescribable. Who was really feeling frustrated?
"Still thinks he has the right, who indulges him..."
Looking at the indignant young girl, the crowd couldn’t help but laugh, wasn’t it obvious who indulges whom?
No way, before she couldn’t intervene, but now... hmph!
As if nobody has ever been indulged before.
She beckoned Qi Fei over, whispering by his ear. In the otherwise silent room, everyone could hear.
They all looked at each other, sighing, indeed the girl still had a youthful spirit.
Qi Fei quickly went to find Cheng Hao, no doubt the boss’s exact words were: Doctor Han is too arrogant, bullying his sister. Let him find something to do, so he won’t have the energy to throw fits.
Such a situation was unexpected for Yang Fan. It seemed not everyone here was under Miss Cheng!
Apparently, that Doctor Han couldn’t be relied upon.
Now with only Doctor Huang present, he could only sincerely salute, "Then I’ll trouble Doctor Huang."
"Since Captain Yang trusts me, I will try my best. Please ask all unrelated personnel to exit first. The more people, the more bacteria, increasing infection risk."
Without further ado, Huang Zhongyi started arranging matters. The captain had given a strict order just now, they must save this person.
Several captains from the 132th Regiment consciously exited, and others followed suit. Only Yang Ying stood reluctantly, not moving a step. "Doctor, can I stay here?"
"No!" Huang Zhongyi kept a stern face, carefully examining Ming Shan’s injuries. Two attendants began disinfecting the room, wearing sterile masks and gloves, conducting a series of preparations, experienced in handling such matters.
Mai Sui kindly reminded, "Auntie, it’s better to step outside. During treatment, absolute silence is needed, and the bacteria you carry increase the patient’s risk of infection."
Yang Ying was bewildered by what she heard, just about to ask for clarification when Yang Fan, returning, pulled her out.
Though he wasn’t very clear about it himself, he understood the gist: Yang Ying’s presence not only hindered the doctor’s treatment but also posed a great risk.
Inside was, after all, his brother-in-law. With his sister upset and anxious, he couldn’t afford to be unclear.
Cheng Xiaoxiao trusted Grandpa Huang to handle it alone and began coordinating with Yang Fan on rescue matters.
"Now we need to clear the area, partition tents, disinfect and triage."
Yang Fan listened, bewildered.
Time was tight, Cheng Xiaoxiao didn’t explain every detail to him, "Brother Yang, do you trust me?"
"Of course," Yang Fan replied without hesitation.
"Then leave all arrangements to me." Cheng Xiaoxiao’s beautiful eyes were firm and sincere, naturally convincing.
Yang Fan nodded, "Miss Cheng, just give the orders."
Now with Grandpa Huang treating Ming Shan and unable to come out quickly, she ordered another room to be prepared.
Just then, Cheng Hao arrived, along with three others from Yang Fan’s team.
The three were brothers-in-arms with Yang Fan, originally Martial Arts Instructors, now managing some affairs and overseeing training.
With capable people, the defenseless locals naturally saw them as lifelines to rely on, hence Yang Fan became their leader, and several other Martial Arts Instructors emerged as small leaders.
Previously, they had never led troops into battle; they had been forced into it this time.
The three looked a bit reserved, having heard that the people here were all highly skilled, with martial arts superior to theirs.
Cheng Xiaoxiao glanced over at the three burly men, their dark faces filled with exhaustion and ruggedness, yet their eyes conveyed clarity and determination.
Clearly, they were doers, not talkers; she got straight to the point.
"First, we must clear the area. This place is too basic for surgery, we must section off a few safe rooms." Then she looked at Cheng Hao, "Second Brother will handle this."
"No problem, I noticed there’s another room at the back that can serve as Doctor Han’s consultation room. After all, he is the only doctor in the team, with undisputed medical skills, deserving the best treatment."
He finished speaking and leisurely looked at Han Xifeng.
In a few words, he elevated Doctor Han’s status and forced him to see patients. After all, they had offered the best place and acknowledged him as the greatest.
If he did not see patients, it would not only imply his lack of skill but also offend the people in Yang Fan’s team. They were now dependent on others, truly inviting hostility from everyone, how could they integrate here.
Han Xifeng squinted, scanning the room before finally settling his gaze on Cheng Hao. This young man was no simple character; in a few sentences, he dug a big hole, one he had no choice but to jump into.