Chapter 147 - Old Horses (2/2)
“Another correct diagnosis for you.” Su Yun leaned against the wall like a boneless mannequin. He said jokingly, “What a lucky man.”
Zheng Ren did not bother to reply to Su Yun as he could never get a word in edgewise. The System did grant him some luck points, but Su Yun did not need to know that.
The man walked out of the room, an arm supporting his mother.
The old woman was still unsteady on her feet, but it was a huge improvement from her paralysis just minutes ago.
“Doctor, thank you so much,” the two family members said to Zheng Ren.
“It’s alright.” Zheng Ren gave them a smile.
“This…” The patient’s son held out the bill. There was uncertainty on his face as he struggled with his words.
Zheng Ren was surprised.
The man decided to come clean. “Doctor, was there a mistake in the bill?”
“No. It’s a complimentary dose from an international pharmaceutical company so the hospital can’t charge you for it. Your family is lucky to be here right now,” Zheng Ren answered light-heartedly.
“The fee…”
“It’s on the house,” Zheng Ren said.
Su Yun watched the kind expression on Zheng Ren’s face with suspicion. He mentally calculated the cost of the intravenous injection of calcium gluconate solution.
The miracle cure was just a ruse for the benefit of the patient and her family.
They conveyed their heartfelt grat.i.tude. Zheng Ren reminded them of the follow-up next week for the booster jab. This medication not only treated and cured, it also prevented recurrence.
As Zheng Ren watched the happy family leave for the payment counter, he felt his stomach growl.
The ward round had taken longer than expected and Zheng Ren lamented the thought of cold leftovers in the cafeteria.
“Why did you want them to come in for a follow-up?” Su Yun asked.
“The patient was deep in her delusion. I worry a single dose would be insufficient to convince her. A booster dose seemed like the best option,” Zheng Ren answered.
They were both experienced doctors who knew the importance of a white lie.
Su Yun said nothing in return and Zheng Ren took his silence as acceptance.
‘He’s the lucky one. He’s been working in the hospital for so long without anyone making an attempt on his life,’ Zheng Ren thought.
Once the patient was discharged, Zheng Ren made a beeline for the cafeteria.
On his way there, his phone rang.
“Yiren? What’s up?
“Oh, sure. Su Yun and I have not eaten.
“Yes, sure. Thanks for the trouble.”
He hung up and turned back to the emergency department.
Su Yun called out from behind him, “What happened?”
“Chang Yue brought the free-range eggs to Yiren’s house. They’re making fried scallions with eggs.”
“I think you mean fried eggs with scallions,” Su Yun said, deadpan.
“That’s what I said. Yiren says she’ll bring it over and have lunch with us.” Zheng Ren was fine with such an arrangement. He had very few opinions about food.
The two men walked back to the emergency department. Twenty minutes later, Xie Yiren arrived excitedly with a black lunchbox.
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