620 Turning Better (1/2)

”The surgery is very successful, but because of your father's age and his condition, the patient still needs to be observed in the ICU for some time…” Zuo Cidian stepped out from the operating theater to explain the situation to Qi Yuquan's two sons, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters…and the others who waited outside.

”Will my father recover? Can he wake up?” The one who first spoke was Qi Yuquan's eldest son, who was also the heir of the mine, and the one who could make the decision in the family.

Zuo Cidian first showed a faint smile on his face before he discreetly turned his body to face Qi Liangpeng directly.

This was the strategy he had learned in the town hospital. The town was poor, but there were big bosses who appeared in the town. These people still had families and relatives who stayed in the town. Some people who were in need of treatment would pay big bucks to the town hospital. The only two donations received by the town hospital were made by their fellow townsmen who soon left the town.

When their townsmen came back, the city, county, and town would send people over. There would be people who would even teach them the proper manners to greet them, or rather, they taught them the tricks to handle them.

When Zuo Cidian faced Qi Liangpeng, he did not speak immediately. He only slowly opened his mouth and started speaking when Qi Liangpeng became slightly worried, ”Mister Qi Yuquan's condition has always been very bad. His physical conditions, age, and underlying diseases made the surgery complicated. Therefore, if you ask me now whether Mister Qi Yuquan can make it, we cannot give you a very firm answer. The coming three days are the most crucial time. If he can get over them, that'll be the worst part over.”

The last line was the most commonly used sentence by doctors.

The Qi family members who heard it felt confused. They thought about it, but they could not grasp the concept.

”Doctor Zuo, tell me honestly. Has his situation turned better, or has it become worse?” Qi Liangpeng held Zuo Cidian's hand, and his expression turned serious. ”We will be making a few important decisions in the near future. Honestly speaking, our father's condition will affect the partnership greatly. If you let me know the exact situation, I can prepare for the worst scenario, you know?”

Whenever the concept of ”partnership” was mentioned, Zuo Cidian could not help but feel a little diffident.

He cannot mess up another person's business, after all.

However, Zuo Cidian could not just them everything without protecting himself.

After thinking for a while, Zuo Cidian answered, ”Our current treatment plan goes this way. First, the patient needs to go through chemotherapy once or twice, but he does not need the full dose. He only needs one third or even one-quarter of a normal people's dose. This is for prevention. Then, when he gets out of ICU, just bring him over for a follow-up visit every three months. If there is no problem, he can just live normally.”

”Do you mean that he will recover?” Now, the Qi family all understood.

”We are still rather optimistic with his situation.” Zuo Cidian noticed their expression and said confidently.

”Thank you very much.” Qi Liangpeng held Zuo Cidian's hand and said, ”Doctor Zuo, let's have a meal together when you are free. We as family members have no idea how the hospital system works, so we would like to ask for your opinion.”

Zuo Cidian actually wanted to go.

It was rare for him to meet such interesting and understanding rich people. Who knew, maybe he could build some kind of connection with them?

However, Ling Ran frowned upon such practices, so Zuo Cidian also did not want to get into it.

After saying a few more sentences, Zuo Cidian left.