In the ward, the nurse who was monitoring the monitor immediately stood up and saluted when she saw Dean Liu enter, and reported: "Good morning, Dean. The patient is currently in good condition."
Dean Liu nodded without saying anything.
Dr. Yang walked to a table and began organizing the medical records.
At this moment, the soldier who went downstairs to retrieve his bag also brought Li Chu's bag in. Li Chu took it, slung it across his body, and took out acupuncture needles from inside.
Dean Liu then said to Li Chu, "Little Li, you can begin now."
Li Chu handed the needle to the nurse beside the bed and asked her to disinfect it.
The patient wasn't wearing a shirt after the initial rescue, so there's no need to take it off again now.
After the nurse disinfected the needle, Li Chu gave the patient an injection. This was only the first step: to wake the patient from his coma.
It takes half an hour for the patient to wake up after the needle is inserted. The ward is a suite, and apart from the nurse who stayed to continue observation, the rest of them went to the outer room.
After entering the outer room, Dean Liu asked, "Xiao Li, judging from your expression just now, did you recognize the patient?"
Li Chu thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I've seen Political Commissar Zhang before at an uncle's house."
After hearing this, Vice President Zhang glanced at Li Chu. He really didn't expect that a doctor in his hospital would have such contact with a military leader. It seemed that his uncle was no ordinary person either.
Dean Liu didn't say anything, and started chatting quietly with Vice Dean Zhang.
Through their conversation, Li Chu learned that Dean Liu, like Vice Dean Zhang, had returned from studying in Germany, except that Dean Liu had gone two years earlier.
At that moment, a nurse came out from the inner room: "Director, the patient is showing signs of waking up."
The three of them stood up and went inside. Li Chu went straight to the bedside and began to take the patient's pulse. After putting his hand down, he removed all the needles from the patient's body.
Before long, the patient slowly opened his eyes. Dean Liu walked to the bedside and called out, "Political Commissar Zhang."
Political Commissar Zhang, lying in his hospital bed, heard someone calling him and slowly turned his head to look at the person who called him. It took him a while to recognize him: "It's Lao Liu. Where am I?" His voice was hoarse and he seemed weak.
Director Xu walked over to Li Chu and asked in a low voice, "Li, can Political Commissar Zhang have some water now?"
"sure."
Upon hearing Li Chu's affirmative reply, Director Xu gestured to the nurse to give Political Commissar Zhang a few sips of water.
After Political Commissar Zhang finished drinking the water, Dean Liu said, "Political Commissar Zhang, you suddenly had angina last night. Yuzhen called someone to bring you to our hospital."
No sooner had the words left her lips than a middle-aged woman entered the room. It was Yuzhen, the woman Dean Liu had mentioned, and also Political Commissar Zhang's wife. Seeing that the person in the hospital bed had woken up, she rushed to the bedside, grabbed Political Commissar Zhang's hand, and cried, "Old Zhang, you're finally awake! You scared me to death..."
Political Commissar Zhang raised his other hand and patted his wife's hand: "Alright, don't cry anymore, it's all over now. There are other people around."
Political Commissar Zhang's wife seemed to only just realize what was happening, and lowered her head somewhat embarrassedly to wipe away her tears.
Political Commissar Zhang then looked at Dean Liu and said, "Old Liu, this is an old problem of mine. I'm sorry to have troubled you again."
Dean Liu smiled and said, "This is a hospital, where we treat patients. There's nothing to be embarrassed about."
After a pause, Dean Liu continued, "I have a new treatment plan here that has a high chance of curing your illness. Would you like to hear about it?"
Political Commissar Zhang smiled and said, "Of course I'd be happy if you could cure me. Go ahead and tell me."
Political Commissar Zhang's wife also raised her head, looking at Dean Liu with hope.
Dean Liu looked at Li Chu and said to him, "Xiao Li, come and talk to Political Commissar Zhang."
Political Commissar Zhang and his wife also looked towards the foot of the bed as Dean Liu spoke.
When Li Chu heard Dean Liu call him, he took two steps forward and said, "Political Commissar Zhang, hello! My name is Li Chu, and I am a doctor in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Peking Union Medical College Hospital."
Political Commissar Zhang's wife looked at Li Chu with deep suspicion on her face. This doctor was too young; could he really cure her husband? Just as she was about to speak, Political Commissar Zhang patted her hand, interrupting her. She was a little puzzled as to why her husband had interrupted her and turned to look at Political Commissar Zhang.
Political Commissar Zhang didn't look at his wife, but instead looked at Li Chu and asked, "Are you Xiao Chu? Haven't we met at the old brigade commander's place?"
Li Chu smiled and nodded: "Political Commissar Zhang has a good memory; it's been two years and you still remember me."
Political Commissar Zhang laughed as well: "Since it's you, kid, then there's no need to explain any plans. Just treat him however you need, and tell me how you need my cooperation?"
"I've prescribed some medicine for you. You're too weak right now, so take it for two days first. I'll come back on the fourth day, and then we'll begin treatment," Li Chu said.
"Okay, I'm a patient now, I'll listen to you, doctor."
Li Chu went to the table, picked up the paper and pen that had been prepared beforehand, and began writing the prescription.
Seeing the questioning look in his wife's eyes, Political Commissar Zhang said in a low voice, "We'll talk about it later."
After writing the prescription, Li Chu handed it to Dr. Yang, who then looked at Dean Liu.
Dean Liu nodded, and then Dr. Yang took the prescription to get the medicine and prepare it.
Director Xu then stepped forward to greet Political Commissar Zhang and his wife. Vice President Zhang, however, remained silent throughout, simply standing and watching.
Dean Liu spoke a few more words to Political Commissar Zhang and his wife, then took his leave with Li Chu and Vice Dean Zhang.
After the three people left, Director Xu couldn't help but ask, "Political Commissar Zhang, do you really trust that Li Chu so much? Although he is Elder Yang's disciple, he is still too young."
Political Commissar Zhang's wife nodded and said, "Yes, he's too young. In the past, someone his age would still be an apprentice."
Political Commissar Zhang looked at Director Xu and said, "Xiao Xu, can you cure my illness without his treatment plan?"
This question immediately put Director Xu in an awkward position. Yes, they had no other choice but to trust Li Chu.
Political Commissar Zhang continued, "I actually trust the old brigade commander. He takes the medicine prescribed by him, so why can't I take it? Why can't I let him treat my illness?"
He then said to his wife, "Okay, don't overthink it, everything will be alright."
After hearing his words, the house fell silent.
After Li Chu and the other two left, they said goodbye to Dean Liu and got into the car that had come to pick them up.
Li Chu glanced at his watch; it was already past seven. Qiu Nan must be waiting anxiously at home.
Vice Dean Zhang turned to look at Li Chu and said, "Relax, don't feel pressured. I'm here for you if you need anything."
"Thank you, Dean Zhang. I will take the treatment seriously."
From afar, Li Chu saw Ding Qiunan standing at the entrance of the alley, with Xiao Hei beside her, constantly looking at the pedestrians coming and going on the road.
Li Chu instantly felt a warmth in his heart. Men, after all, just want to come home after a long day, to have a light on and a hot meal waiting for them. If that's the case, no matter how hard or tiring it is, he can persevere.
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