Chapter 279: Chapter 268: Tension Runs High
Outside the door, the nurse carrying the herbal pot and the insulated box for soup walked over. At this time, not only had Professor Wang Fuming, who was resting in a city hotel, arrived outside the operating room, but Elder Qin, who lived in the suburbs, was also outside the operating room. Together with several on-duty doctors and nurses, there were no less than twenty people present, making for a rather spectacular scene.
However, as doctors of Yan University’s affiliated hospital, they were blocked outside their own operating room, only able to look at the red light above the operating room, waiting for the door inside to open.
When the nurse returned to the VIP ward on the nineteenth floor, the insulated box used by Dan Qing to drink soup had already been washed clean. As for whether there were any remaining herbal residues, she was unsure, which was why she went to the pharmacy to fetch the herbal pot. Fortunately, the residues inside the herbal pot hadn’t been cleaned away, allowing the nurse to relax, finally able to complete her task. However, it took nearly an hour to find the herbal pot used for brewing Dan Qing’s herbal soup.
The nurse hadn’t expected so many doctors and nurses to gather at the operating room door at this time. When she left earlier, there were only seven or eight people; now it seemed there were twenty to thirty.
Originally, the nurse thought that after over an hour, Liang Tianze and the others should have left, but to her surprise, not only hadn’t they left, a large crowd had gathered. The nurse understood the gravity of the situation and quickly reacted, wanting to withdraw.
But she was a beat too slow, noticed by Dr. Tang, Dan Qing’s attending physician, on the same floor. As Dan Qing’s attending physician, Dr. Tang naturally recognized the dedicated nurse from Dan Qing’s ward. Seeing the nurse carrying an insulated box and herbal pot, he strangely called out, "Xiao Tang, what are you doing here with the herbal pot?"
Dr. Tang was half an hour late and was unaware that this nurse named Xiao Tang had previously been in the operating room, and he knew nothing about the situation inside the operating room.
Originally, it was quite peaceful outside the operating room, but Dr. Tang’s call upon seeing Xiao Tang with two strange items broke the silence outside the operating room. Especially Liang Tianze, he felt something was amiss but couldn’t make sense of it, until he saw the nurse at the corner with the items in hand... Suddenly, he felt a sense of petrification. Luckily, Liang Tianze, being well-experienced, did not lose his composure and instead coldly glanced at the nurse.
At this time, it was impossible for Xiao Tang to quietly withdraw, so she had to brace herself and walk over. The other doctors and nurses saw the scene unfold, and for unknown reasons, opened a path. Even the least informed could see the nurse’s intentions were clear with the insulated box and herbal pot, as Dr. Xiao suspected someone had tampered with Dan Qing’s soup medicine, hence sending the nurse to fetch the box and pot.
Only Dr. Tang arrived later, asking foolish questions. Seeing the situation, Xiao Tang steeled herself and calmly said to Dr. Tang, "Dr. Xiao instructed me to bring them over for inspection!"
Dr. Tang was not a fool. Upon hearing Xiao Tang’s words, the other doctors and nurses sensed a strong tension, understanding why Xiao Tang brought the insulated box and herbal pot.
"Are you saying someone deliberately tampered with the herbal soup?" Dr. Tang suddenly said.
"I don’t know about that; I’m just following Dr. Tang’s orders!" Xiao Tang feigned innocence.
Dr. Tang broke into a cold sweat on his back immediately, having worked for four or five years, he was mature in handling certain matters, quickly realizing the trouble this question could bring him.
However, now, there was no backing down.
Due to Dr. Tang’s question, Liang Tianze seized the opportunity to challenge; otherwise, it would be really embarrassing for Vice Director Zhen to challenge a mere nurse unjustifiably.
"What does Dr. Xiao mean? Suspecting someone in our hospital tampered with the herbal soup? If so, why form an expert group? A villainous mind projects nefarious motives. Don’t use your own misjudgments as excuses. Misjudgments are not terrifying; what’s terrifying is the refusal to admit them. Even I have moments of misjudgment!" Liang Tianze said solemnly, then looked at Chen Feng and asked, "Director Chen, what do you think? You’ve treated so many patients in your life, surely you’ve misjudged at times?"
Chen Feng, having understood Xiao Lin’s actions from the start, sided with Xiao Lin. Initially anticipating the situation wouldn’t be pleasant, never expecting it to become confrontational again, and though Liang Tianze asked this, Chen Feng couldn’t deny, having misjudged patients to varying degrees, he nodded saying, "Vice Liang is right!"
"But..." Xiao Tang still wanted to argue but upon seeing everyone’s expressions, she dared not say more.
Standing beside Xiao Lin again, Elder Qin spoke, "I won’t speak on other matters, but regarding today’s herbal soup, I assure you with my medical ethics that it’s one hundred percent mistake-free. Though it might not greatly benefit the patient, it definitely won’t cause a heart attack, pushing them to the brink of death!"
Elder Qin was fully confident in Xiao Lin’s medical skills. Xiao Lin’s suspicion wasn’t without reason.
"Elder Qin, people err, and horses stumble, do you believe someone in our hospital is meddling? I don’t believe it!" Liang Tianze said forcefully.
"I don’t dare confirm anything; all I know is that the prescription developed between Dr. Xiao Lin and myself is definitely problem-free. Let’s wait for Dr. Xiao Lin to come out and make the decision!" Elder Qin said calmly.
"Esteemed Yan University, to let a school hospital doctor decide? If this spreads, what of the school hospital’s dignity?" Liang Tianze cast a heavy accusation.
Director Chen Feng slowly said, "Vice Liang, this doesn’t relate to Yan University’s dignity, right? Even if someone tampered with the soup medicine, it’s his personal issue, not at that level!" Clearly, Chen Feng sided with Xiao Lin.
Seeing Chen Feng and Elder Qin stand up, though outnumbered, their presence was formidable against Liang Tianze. Boldly, Xiao Tang said, "Vice Director has been blocking the way; those unaware might think you’ve done something shady!"
Though a fitting comment, neither Chen Feng nor Elder Qin uttered it; Xiao Tang’s minor nurse status was more appropriate.
These days, Liang Tianze received more frustration this year than the entire previous year, and from a negligible nurse, he coldly said, "You must be accountable for your words, maliciously attacking superiors..." Before finishing the sentence, the red light at the operating room door finally extinguished, the door opened, and Xiao Lin emerged from within. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian () to cast votes or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)