Chapter 915 - 456: This Is Not Earth-Shaking Love, Just Human Hearts

Chapter 915: Chapter 456: This Is Not Earth-Shaking Love, Just Human Hearts

Li Jingsheng finished feeling the bones and had already anticipated that this female patient’s survival period wouldn’t be long.

"Go home in a few days! My family’s money has basically been exhausted due to the cost of my treatment," the woman replied weakly.

An oxygen tube was inserted into her nostrils.

Even so, due to late-stage lung cancer, her lung function was severely impaired.

She could barely say two sentences without gasping for breath.

Many patients in the late stages of cancer generally have very poor quality of life. For lung cancer patients, the most painful experiences are the cancer pain after metastasis and the weakened breathing due to impaired lung function.

Let alone weakened lung function, even under normal circumstances, blocking one nostril can make someone feel extremely uncomfortable.

That suffocating feeling is unimaginable for ordinary people.

"Honey, don’t worry about the money, I’ll find a way."

The man didn’t step forward to show concern for his wife’s condition but instead held his phone filming Li Jingsheng and his wife.

Doctors and nurses are actually very resentful of such family members and patients who casually record audio and video.

Because when patients secretly record videos or conversations, it’s certainly not for commemoration.

It might become evidence for suing the doctor in the future.

"Are you recording this?"

Li Jingsheng asked the man.

"Yes, I usually shoot some videos to share online, to attract some followers. I earn money this way to support my wife’s treatment costs," the man replied candidly.

Although Li Jingsheng felt somewhat unhappy inside, he said nothing more.

Because this young couple had already spent all their savings on her treatment. By sharing some cancer-fighting experiences online, they attract followers, then either sell goods, receive live stream tips, or have well-wishers personally come to the hospital with envelopes of cash.

These can earn them some medical expenses.

Li Jingsheng could understand their difficulties.

"Is your wife’s chief doctor Director Zhao, Zhao Hongle?"

"Yes!"

"I need to get Director Zhao’s permission before treating your wife. Can you take me to speak with Director Zhao now?"

Seeing this man secretly filming, Li Jingsheng, out of caution, dared not treat the patient casually.

Everything should follow the proper procedures.

This would avoid disputes.

Helping people is an act of kindness, but there are numerous cases where helping someone eventually backfires on you.

"Alright, I’ll take you to Director Zhao’s office now. But I’m not sure if Director Zhao is there."

The man led Li Jingsheng to Director Zhao Hongle’s office.

They were quite lucky.

Director Zhao hadn’t left yet and was reviewing the medical records and disease courses written by her subordinate doctors.

Three resident students were standing behind her watching.

Nowadays, many teaching hospitals are trending toward integrated bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs.

Especially professional master’s, who need to train in hospitals with their mentors, learning practical skills.

Upon graduation, they can obtain residency certificate, master’s degree diploma.

Additionally, they pass the practicing physician qualification exam during this period.

This is what is commonly referred to as "four certificates in one".

As long as a master’s graduate, one can directly start working in a hospital.

This is why resident training for undergraduates is three years, while master’s graduates with a residency certificate can simply go through the process and then start working.

Also, master’s graduates need only two years to be promoted to attending physician.

Of course, the difficulty of employment for undergraduate medical students now is hell-level. To get into a better hospital, they strive for graduate studies.

Previously, having a master’s degree meant very favorable treatment in big hospitals.

Now, it’s a bit exaggerated; for popular departments in third-tier hospitals in Jiangli City, a doctoral degree is essential.

There can even be a slew of postdoctoral fellows.

As far as Li Jingsheng knows, in the popular departments of Qiaobang Hospital, even postdoctoral fellows aren’t guaranteed entry.

The elimination rate is very high.

"Director Zhao, this is..."

After knocking and entering, the woman’s husband immediately introduced Li Jingsheng.

"I know, I know, Dr. Li Jingsheng, right?"

Zhao Hongle is a male doctor in his fifties, with a head of gray-white hair, making it clear to everyone that becoming a master’s mentor isn’t easy.

"I didn’t expect Director Zhao to know my name, it’s a bit overwhelming. I just went to the ward to see the female patient with lung cancer, she has a severe fracture, but we can attempt a manual bone setting. Before proceeding, I wanted to get your opinion."

Li Jingsheng explained his purpose.

He showed no timidity in front of Director Zhao Hongle, appearing very humble.

"I know Dr. Li’s skills, no doubt. If you think it can be done, you can proceed with her bone setting anytime. I see that the female patient is particularly strong and optimistic, but the pain has reduced her to such a state. It’s torturous!"

Zhao Hongle shook his head repeatedly when talking about the female patient’s condition.

"It is quite torturous, but I don’t think the torment will last long," Li Jingsheng hinted.

He believed that Zhao Hongle was well aware of this.

"It seems Dr. Li truly lives up to his reputation! Just by taking a look, he knows her condition. You rarely come by, you’re an esteemed guest, what kind of tea do you prefer?"

Zhao Hongle rose to personally prepare tea for Li Jingsheng.

"Director Zhao, no need to trouble yourself! I came to consult your opinion; since you agree, I will go and set the patient’s bones now. You continue with your work."

Li Jingsheng took his leave and headed straight for the ward.

The woman’s husband followed behind, his head down, fiddling with his phone, perhaps editing videos or replying to netizens’ comments.

Upon entering the ward, Li Jingsheng began the bone setting for the female patient.

With his current bone-setting skills, there was naturally no suspense.

To alleviate the pain caused during the setting process, Li Jingsheng chatted with her.

"Is it usually your husband who stays by your side to take care of you?"

"Yes! I lost my mom when I was very young, and now there’s only my dad. But he has some issues with his legs and feet, working back home, all the money he earns is sent over for my treatment."

As she spoke, tears began to flow from the woman’s eyes.

After falling ill, the love and care of family members can most warm a patient’s heart. It can even be their hope for survival.

"You have such a loving dad and a caring husband who guards you, you’re already very lucky. I need to set your bones now; it might hurt a bit, please bear with it."

As soon as Li Jingsheng finished speaking, she grabbed the sheets tightly with both hands.

A look of extreme pain appeared on her face.

Fortunately, it was very brief.

It soon passed.

"Hey, stop recording the video for now, come over and hold here, I’ll do the external fixation for your wife."

Li Jingsheng said to the woman’s husband.

"Alright!"

The man held his wife’s leg.

"Dr. Li, has the reduction been successfully completed?"

"Yes, the reduction is done, but we need to take another X-ray to recheck."

Li Jingsheng nodded.

After fixing the external splint for the female patient, Li Jingsheng conducted a bone check again; the bone position was already normal.

The fracture site almost had no bone line to be felt.

"Make sure to give your wife more nutritious food, look, she’s so thin."

Li Jingsheng said to the man.

"I’ve been giving her fish, chicken, but she always throws up after eating."

"After chemotherapy, there will be some side effects, vomiting is normal. Chemotherapy is hard on the body, so more nutrition is needed to support it." After saying this, Li Jingsheng stopped looking at the man and turned to the female patient. "This red envelope is for you, it’s a small token from me. Whatever you want to eat, tell your husband to buy it, if you’re staying in the hospital, you can directly call to order meals. You’re too thin, you need to eat more. Also, when you have time, call your dad for a chat."

"No, no, you’re treating me, we should be paying you medical fees, how can you give me a red envelope! This isn’t right, I can’t take it."

The woman refused repeatedly.

Li Jingsheng left the red envelope and walked away.

"Take good care of your wife; as a man, even if you earn a lot of money, if you owe it to your wife, you’ll have a guilty conscience."

This remark was directed at the patient’s husband.

"Sure, sure, I’ll definitely take good care of my wife. Thank you, Dr. Li."

The man made a statement in person.

But Li Jingsheng was secretly shaking his head.

When he was setting the bones for the female patient, the man was capturing it on video the whole time. Even later, when Li Jingsheng saw the woman was in terrible pain, he deliberately called the man over to hold her leg.

But the man only asked Li Jingsheng once if the reduction was successful.

From start to finish, he never asked his wife if she was hurting.

In long illness, there are no filial children in front of the sickbed.

Before Li Jingsheng came, he thought it might be an extraordinary love story.

However, after noticing some details about the man, he realized, in truth, that this man is a ’good actor.’

Just after he left, the female patient opened the red envelope.

"Ah, it’s a full fifteen hundred yuan! How come Dr. Li gave so much money!"

"Maybe he has money and wants to help us! You keep this money with you, buy whatever you want to eat. Don’t worry about the medical expenses; I’ll think of a way."

The man said to his wife.

"Better for you to keep it! I can’t go anywhere like this, so use it to pay my medical expenses."

After hearing what her husband said, the woman gave all the money to her husband.

Indeed, her hospital stay costs are not small.

...

After Li Jingsheng left Qiaobang Hospital, Lian Tao had already called to urge him.

"Jingsheng, when can you come over? These two colonoscopy patients have already done their pre-procedure preparations, just waiting for you now."

"I’ll be right there, about fifteen minutes."

Li Jingsheng took a taxi and rushed to the People’s Hospital.

The two hospitals are not particularly far apart.

This also makes their competition more intense.

His colonoscopy practice is developing quite well.

The Second Hospital, People’s Hospital, often have patients in need of this procedure.

In this world, there are indeed many wealthy people.

They are not afraid of spending money as long as the treatment is safe and effective.

Even for check-ups, it’s the same.

Safety is the most important factor.

Li Jingsheng’s colonoscopy skills are already at an elite level; as his experience grows, he gradually gains a good reputation.

Some of the work his team takes on is introduced through patient referrals.

For this, he naturally welcomes all patients.

Serving every patient wholeheartedly.

When he arrived at the endoscopy room at People’s Hospital, both Meng Luo and Yani were already there.

Lian Tao was keeping the patients company.

Otherwise, the patients waiting anxiously for him might have gotten angry and started complaining.

These patients are not ordinary; they are willing to spend money but also demand high-quality service.

Once Li Jingsheng arrived, he immediately performed the colonoscopy on each of the two patients.

The first patient had three polyps discovered, none larger than 0.5 centimeters, and no malignancy signs observed.

Li Jingsheng suggested the patient temporarily not have surgery, just to recheck with colonoscopy once a year.