Zheng Guofeng's words immediately stirred up a storm.
"Old man!" Aunt Bai wailed, clutching Old Man Bai.
"Director Zheng, although this elder's condition is very serious, he can still be saved if we provide timely rescue. Why... why did you say he's beyond saving?" the young doctor asked doubtfully, his idol for the first time facing his suspicion.
"Zhang Jingxuan, what do you know as a mere intern? If I say he's beyond saving, then he's beyond saving!" Zheng Guofeng coldly rebuked, his face filled with anger.
"I..."
The young doctor, Zhang Jingxuan, wanted to speak but stopped, unsure how to retort, breaking into a sweat.
"Hmph!"
Zheng Guofeng snorted and no longer paid attention to Zhang Jingxuan. Instead, he turned and looked at Ling Feng with a mocking gaze.
Ling Feng's brows immediately furrowed. The moment he saw Zheng Guofeng, he detected a hint of hostility in the man's eyes.
However, he never expected someone who was supposed to be a sacred doctor to utter such words.
He knew Old Man Bai's condition very well; it was merely a case of anger leading to a heart attack.
This was hardly an incurable disease.
Moreover, there was a strand of his primordial essence guarding Old Man Bai's heart meridian, so how could he be beyond saving?
Ling Feng's expression turned ashen. He stared at Zheng Guofeng and said coldly, "You take a mere glance and declare him beyond saving. Don't you find that laughable?"
Everyone could feel Ling Feng's anger and instinctively took half a step back, looking at him in fear.
Zheng Guofeng, however, remained indifferent, saying with a hint of provocation, "I've been practicing medicine for so many years, I've seen all sorts of patients. I can tell at a glance that someone in his condition is beyond saving!"
"I say he can be saved, and I want you to treat him immediately!" Ling Feng said sternly.
Zheng Guofeng was inwardly delighted at this. His face, however, showed feigned indignation as he coldly shouted, "Are you the doctor or am I?"
"Save him!"
Ling Feng spoke again, his voice like cold iron, his aura like an icy peak!
Zheng Guofeng's expression changed drastically. He turned to the surrounding crowd and loudly exclaimed, "Everyone, come quickly and see if this person is out of his mind? He insists someone beyond saving is still alive."
He paused, then shouted again, "Hey, everyone, look! Is this person trying to cause trouble at the hospital!"
The crowd immediately erupted at Zheng Guofeng's words.
"I say, young man, since Director Zheng has said so, your elder must be beyond saving. You should go back and prepare for the funeral."
"Yes, we understand you're upset, but this is a hospital. Shouldn't you listen to the doctors?"
"Young man, making a fuss is useless. Director Zheng has good intentions and doesn't want your family to waste money."
...
Facing the accusations from everyone, Ling Feng seemed not to hear. His gaze remained fixed on Zheng Guofeng, and he said coldly, "If you can't treat him, then get someone else!"
"This hospital, no, the entire Hanjiang City, if I say it can't be treated, then no one can. Who else do you want to find?"
Zheng Guofeng was very pleased, his mocking expression deepening.
At some point, Zhao Chundan had also slipped into the crowd.
Seeing Ling Feng being toyed with by Zheng Guofeng, she couldn't contain herself in her excitement and immediately shouted, "Yes, he's here to cause trouble! Everyone knows Director Zheng's medical skills, right?"
Zheng Guofeng glanced at Zhao Chundan, and they both shared a smug smile.
"I say, young man, the hospital is not a place for you to mess around."
"Exactly, what's wrong with people nowadays? Questioning a doctor's diagnosis at the drop of a hat?"
"If you cause trouble like this, what if it delays other people's treatment?"
The crowd was completely ignited, and everyone began to condemn Ling Feng.
Ling Feng smiled, a smile directed at Zheng Guofeng.
If Zhao Chundan hadn't jumped out, he wouldn't have understood what was going on, but now, even a fool would know.
Very well, since you want to play, I'll play with you to the end.
Zheng Guofeng looked at Ling Feng, who had a smile on his face, and was momentarily bewildered. Had this fellow gone mad?
But before he could think further, he saw Ling Feng take out his phone and make a call.
"This is Ling Feng. I'm at Hanjiang First People's Hospital. There's a cardiac patient here. Get here within fifteen minutes."
After speaking, Ling Feng hung up the phone and looked at the somewhat stunned Zheng Guofeng, saying, "Professional personnel will be here soon to verify your diagnosis. I'd like to see if he's truly beyond saving."
The surrounding crowd burst into laughter upon hearing Ling Feng's words.
"Young man, what nonsense are you talking? Director Zheng is the most famous cardiac expert in Hanjiang. Who could be more professional than him?"
"Exactly, young people nowadays just pretend to be important, as if they're big shots, but in reality, they're nothing."
"To act tough in front of Director Zheng is utterly ridiculous!"
The waves of mockery surged like a tsunami, one after another.
But Ling Feng paid no mind, turning to comfort Aunt Bai.
Zheng Guofeng, however, was unconcerned. In Hanjiang, besides those few influential figures, who dared to question his judgment?
Moreover, the old man's condition was not minor, and it was uncertain if others could treat him successfully.
As for those influential figures, let alone this plainly dressed young man before him, even the wealthy families might not be able to invite them.
Therefore, he was completely fearless and sneered, "Fine, I'd like to see who you can find."
"This young man, he looks so spirited, why is he so stubborn?"
The onlookers shook their heads.
All the doctors stood aside, ready to witness Ling Feng's downfall. Only Zhang Jingxuan continued to perform emergency measures on Old Man Bai.
Ling Feng saw all this and his good impression of the young doctor grew.
No one left the scene, as if waiting to see Ling Feng make a fool of himself.
Ten minutes later.
A commotion suddenly arose from the inner part of the hall, followed by the sound of hurried footsteps.
Everyone turned to see an old doctor with white hair and reading glasses leading a large group of doctors in white coats, walking out in a hurry.
Upon seeing this, the onlookers cast confused glances.
With so many doctors mobilized, had something major happened?
"Dean, why are you here?"
Zheng Guofeng also looked puzzled and walked forward with a smile.
Wang Qing glanced at Zheng Guofeng and said, "Director Zheng, you're here at the right time. Come with me quickly to welcome someone."
"Who is it? That requires such a grand reception?"
Zheng Guofeng asked instinctively.
Wang Qing didn't stop, saying, "Why ask so many questions? You'll know when we get there!"
"Oh!"
Zheng Guofeng uttered an "Oh" and dared not ask further, following the crowd outside.