Chapter 141 - Strong Survival Instinct (1/2)

Chapter 141: Strong Survival Instinct

Before Zheng Ren could react, a figure charged past him at lightning speed, like a cheetah.

In the blink of an eye, the young robber was already on the floor with his elbow twisted underneath a large foot.

It was a professional maneuver to subdue an opponent as it fully conformed to one’s body mechanics and ergonomics, but simply knowing about it did not mean Zheng Ren was able to execute it.

“Doctor Zheng, we meet again.” Fan Tianshui smiled.

Zheng Ren had long forgotten about this man ever since he was discharged… half a month ago?

However, his features were so unique that Zheng Ren, who had late-stage face blindness cancer, could easily recognize him.

The big-boned Fan Tianshui had gained considerable weight compared to his initial emaciated frame half a month ago.

The added bulk made him look st.u.r.dy rather than simply being plump.

Just like a lion.

“Why… Why are you here?” asked Zheng Ren curiously.

“The company has been paying attention to the Sea City General Hospital emergency department. After we were informed about ongoing trouble, I rushed here as soon as possible,” Fan Tianshui said, “Manager Lian will be arriving soon.”

Zheng Ren was aware that ‘Lian’ was Little Six’s surname, but was used to addressing the man as Brother Six.

This was really…

‘Being kind has its own advantages too,’ Zheng Ren thought.

“Have you called the police?” he asked loudly.

“They should be arriving soon,” answered one of the nurses from afar.

Zheng Ren sighed in relief. His heart rate gradually normalized, but the irregularity in his heart rhythm was still there.

It was a small issue, though.

He went to console the frightened nurse still huddled in the corner of the treatment room.

She was an experienced nurse in her thirties.

A senior nurse was required to supervise junior nurses during night s.h.i.+fts in the emergency department and keep them from panicking during an emergency.

After he comforted the nurse for a while, Little Six and the police arrived at almost the same time.

The officers were particularly professional in dealing with malicious cases that could endanger public safety.

The young robber was escorted back to the public security bureau first before every involved staff member was interviewed and their confessions recorded in a quiet room.

Old Chief Physician Pan also arrived along with a chief from a sub-bureau. After he grimly inspected the department and ensured that all medical personnel were only mentally traumatized rather than physically injured, he began discussing the issue with the bureau chief, relieved.

Unlike his usual method of communication with patients, his mannerisms were particularly imperious when speaking with the chief.

The chief merely stood ramrod-straight, like a recruit receiving a lecture from a senior squad leader.

After statements had been taken, Zheng Ren noticed that the emergency department had regained its peace and approached Old Chief Physician Pan to give his report. The old man merely asked him to return home immediately to rest and get over the traumatic experience, promising to properly handle the situation.

Old Chief Physician Pan was capable of solving almost every issue that came his way, so Zheng Ren agreed, unworried.

A few hours later, Zheng Ren returned to the emergency ward, dead on his feet.

The few minutes of tension had been more exhausting than ten consecutive surgeries. Adrenaline and dopamine had been released in large quant.i.ties, but once the stressor had gone, an overwhelming fatigue consumed his body.

Upon returning to the office, he was astonished to see Xie Yiren sitting cross-legged on a chair, wearing a pair of white airpods while playing on her phone.

Two large rabbit ears on the headphones accentuated her cuteness.

“Why are you here?” asked Zheng Ren, dazed.

“Hey, you’re back!” Xie Yiren merely detected his presence at the door without actually hearing his question. After she raised her head and saw Zheng Ren, she quickly removed her headphones and jumped off the chair.

“Why are you here?” Zheng Ren repeated, realizing that she had been distracted.