611 We’re Taking This Patien (1/2)

Liver cancer was not among the types of illnesses that Ling Ran liked. Due to this, Ling Ran had never taken the initiative to seek patients with liver cancer even though the incidence rate of liver cancer was actually a lot higher than hepatolithiasis.

However, whenever liver cancer patients sought Ling Ran out, he would not refuse to treat them.

It was just that this patient who came all the way from Guangdong was truly not considered an ”excellent” patient.

He was of old age and had plenty of underlying diseases. No matter which hospital he went to, he would be considered a tricky case.

Of course, if the patient only suffered from primary cancer which was limited to the liver, Ling Ran would be capable of treating him.

If the cancer had spread to the gallbladder, Ling Ran would still know what to do. However, if the cancer had spread any further, things would be beyond Ling Ran's capabilities.

Ling Ran decided to meet the patient first.

This was quite rare for him.

Many surgeons did not like to meet their patients for various reasons. And Ling Ran did not like to meet patients merely because he did not like socializing.

However, if the situation really called for it, Ling Ran did not mind meeting his patients.

All of Qi Yuquan's family members had shown up in the single suite he occupied in the VIP patient building. Aside from Qi Yuquan, who was of old age, his two sons, two daughters, two siblings, siblings' children and herd of grandchildren were also in the ward.

”Doctor Ling, this old man is extremely rich and powerful. He'll give you whatever you want, but you must not go overboard.” Zuo Cidian walked alongside Ling Ran and reminded him. Zuo Cidian came up with what he said based on his experience as a doctor and the cadre of a town hospital.

From what he could see, whenever old people got sick, it was normal that all their sons and daughters would be present in the hospital. However, it was not so often that all their siblings would be there too. It was extremely rare for all of a sick old person's grandchildren, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law to be present in a hospital ward.

Even his teenage grandsons and granddaughters, who were at that age where they were the most rebellious, were here. When it came to teenagers like this, even if their parents were to ask them to visit their sick grandfather, they might not comply. Moreover, young people were often busy with their studies. Only parents who were part of a very influential and powerful family would be able to make their teenage children gather in a hospital room without making a sound.

Zuo Cidian had no idea whether Ling Ran was keeping what he said in mind. He nodded and sat in front of Qi Yuquan.

”Doctor Ling, you are so young.” As the seventy-three-year-old Qi Yuquan gazed at Ling Ran, he felt as though he was looking at his grandson.

He did not mean what he said as an insult. It was just that no matter how he looked at Ling Ran, he found Ling Ran extremely young.

Qi Yuquan seemed a little disappointed. He sighed and said, ”When Young Meng introduced you to me, he said that you are an extremely prolific liver surgeon. Hm... Doctor Ling, how many patients with liver cancer have you operated on before?”

”When doctors talk about surgery for patients with liver cancer, we usually refer to hepatectomy in general. Doctor Ling has performed more than five hundred cases of hepatectomy, and is one of the top liver surgeons in Yun Hua Hospital,” Zuo Cidian answered on Ling Ran's behalf.

”Is five hundred cases really considered a lot?” One of Qi Yuquan's brother could not help but ask.

Qi Yuquan darted his brother a sidelong glance. ”Next time, do your research before asking this kind of question.”

”Oh, all right.” Qi Yuquan's younger brother who was around sixty years old was as obedient as a little kitten.

”Doctor Ling, I heard that you have operated on Elder Mei before?” It was no surprise at all that Qi Yuquan used this example.

Ling Ran smiled and said nothing.

Qi Yuquan, too, smiled. He said, ”Doctor Ling, as you can see, I'm a little richer than most people. However, my illness is not something money could cure. So, I hope that you will try your best to treat me.”

Without batting an eyelid, Qi Yuquan had taken control of the conversation.

Ling Ran was about to reply when Zuo Cidian coughed a few times and said, ”Doctor Ling, I really need to talk to you about something…”

As he spoke, Zuo Cidian dragged Ling Ran out of the room.