University Doctor and His Fragile Patients

Chapter 664: Chapter 504: Reunion with Fellow Disciples—Becoming the Person I Once Hated the Most! (Part 2)

Chen Mu raised an eyebrow, "Oh?"

If that family didn’t buy health insurance for the child.

Perhaps a full set of examinations at the hospital could cost hundreds, if not thousands, for a high fever.

But a mother who’s indifferent to her own child’s life and death because of her husband.

Chen Mu found it hard to imagine such a family would treat the child’s illness with care.

From the phone came Secretary Lu’s voice, tinged with amusement, "That’s why we’re sending a law professor along to educate the couple. Neglecting their children is illegal!"

Chen Mu: "!!!"

Alright then.

Nothing to worry about now.

No need to worry about that child anymore.

Feeling Chen Mu’s silence, Secretary Lu asked further, "Dr. Chen, how’s student He Congming’s condition? I’ve been getting inquiries from many people concerned about He Congming’s health."

Chen Mu was just about to reply.

When a doctor in a white coat pushed open the door and came out.

Chen Mu: "Secretary, the doctor is out. I’ll check the situation and call you back."

"Alright, Dr. Chen."

After hanging up.

Seeing the white coat with a ponytail in front of him, Chen Mu opened his mouth.

He had actually seen this person before when other students from Hai City University were brought to the hospital.

It’s just that...

Back then, it was only a distant figure; now, they were face to face.

"Shuyu..."

Looking at He Shuyu in front of him, Chen Mu couldn’t help but feel a bit awkward.

When he worked at Renmin Hospital, the emergency department only had two doctors from Imperial Capital Medical University.

One was him.

The other was He Shuyu in front of him.

Back then, the two of them never really got along in the emergency department.

It wasn’t one of those "can’t stand each other" love-hate relationships as often seen online.

It was a pure clash of philosophies.

Chen Mu, confident in his skills in traditional Chinese medicine, couldn’t appreciate He Shuyu’s style, even though they had the same mentor.

Facing each patient, He Shuyu always had a cold, businesslike demeanor.

There was even an instance where a young emergency patient was scared to tears by He Shuyu’s cold expression and was transferred to Chen Mu for treatment.

Chen Mu couldn’t stand He Shuyu back then.

He would repeatedly emphasize in meetings the need for more warmth and empathy towards patients.

Many patients come to the emergency room in panic from sudden illnesses. Why can’t doctors offer some comforting emotions?

Once upon a time.

Chen Mu was unwavering in his belief that he was right.

The two had clashed more than once in meetings.

He Shuyu believed that Chen Mu’s naive views would eventually lead him out of the hospital.

And.

That year, He Shuyu’s words turned out to be prophetic.

Looking at He Shuyu, reminiscing about their past confrontations.

Chen Mu suddenly found himself quite ridiculous.

Indeed.

People only realize they’re clowns when they look in the mirror.

Unlike the clearly conflicted Chen Mu.

He Shuyu briefly glanced at Chen Mu’s face and coolly said, "You’re now the school doctor at Hai City University. Do I need to update you on that student’s condition?"

As Chen Mu nodded.

He Shuyu pointed, "My office is over there. Come on over."

"Don’t worry, there’s still a nurse inside. Your student will be cared for until you return."

I do trust our hospital, He Congming will be okay here.

The words were almost out of his mouth.

But Chen Mu quietly closed his mouth.

How could he dare speak for our hospital now?

Unlike Chen Mu’s complex feelings, He Shuyu showed none.

Once inside her office, she began explaining He Congming’s condition in detail.

He Congming has internal bleeding in the abdomen and needs surgery.

Signatures are needed.

Furthermore, his leg bones have fragments and multiple fractures.

Though the head injury is just a mild concussion, there’s a small hematoma at the back of the head that requires continued observation.

He Shuyu: "You’ve worked in a hospital before, you’re familiar with the process. The situation now is, as long as someone signs, we can arrange surgery immediately."

"Give me some time; I’ll go communicate." Chen Mu’s expression was serious.

Surgery is no small matter.

Especially one that might require consultations across multiple departments.

The school can’t decide for the student’s parents.

Whether to sign or not.

It’s imperative to communicate the pros and cons with the student’s parents.

Just as he left He Shuyu’s office.

Chen Mu called Secretary Lu once again.

His words were concise and clear.

In a calm tone, Chen Mu explained the situation to Secretary Lu.

He requested Secretary Lu arrange for school staff to contact He Congming’s parents.

Secretary Lu was efficient enough.

Moreover.

Previous contacts between the school and He Congming’s parents had already exchanged contact details.

Communication wasn’t difficult.

In less than five minutes.

Chen Mu received the authorization form signed by He Congming’s parents on WeChat.

Before the parents arrive, the school (Chen Mu) has the authority to sign all relevant medical notices on their behalf.

Returning to He Shuyu’s office.

After showing the authorization form to He Shuyu, she asked Chen Mu to connect with the hospital’s medical affairs staff and send them an electronic copy of the authorization.

Only then did He Shuyu give Chen Mu the surgery-related documents to sign.

Despite having seen such forms countless times.

Given that it concerned He Congming, Chen Mu carefully reviewed them line by line.

Then signed them prudently.

After watching Chen Mu for a moment, He Shuyu suddenly spoke up, "A few days ago, our teacher called me, saying that I might run into you in clinical settings. I never thought we actually would..."

Upon hearing "teacher."

Chen Mu’s spine tensed up instantly.

Yet, as a school doctor’s duty, he focused on the documents in front of Fang Hui.

Chen Mu, almost numbed, continued to review them line by line.

Verify.

Sign.

Sign.

Verify.

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He Shuyu: "The teacher asked me to pass along a message. First, put your old SIM card back into your phone."

Just as Chen Mu was about to explain.

He heard a cold snort from He Shuyu.

Hearing that familiar snort, for a moment, Chen Mu lacked the courage to further justify.

Sure enough, the next second.

He heard He Shuyu’s merciless voice, "Don’t say your old SIM card’s account was closed and had no balance. Every month all these years, the teacher topped it off for you, ensuring it didn’t get cut off."

Chen Mu: "..."

Continued reading the clauses, continued feigning ignorance.

Unbothered by Chen Mu’s act.

After all she was just a messenger.

Once Chen Mu signed all the forms, He Shuyu said, "Additionally, He Congming needs a blood donor for the surgery. You are familiar with hospital procedures; will you donate blood?"

Chen Mu: "..."

He shouldn’t have come.

While silently complaining, under He Shuyu’s icy gaze, Chen Mu obediently nodded, responding, "Alright."

He Shuyu: "Besides, the teacher will have a cross-city consultation soon and will come to Hai City; he plans to test your academic progress over the years."

"Test me?"

"Test what?"

Chen Mu was a bit confused; how many years had it been since he graduated?

He Shuyu’s lips curved into a slightly sarcastic smile, "Test on what? Probably to evaluate some of the boasts someone made in front of the teacher years ago. After all, someone once claimed that even without knowing a thing about traditional Chinese medicine, they had the skill to make it in the medical field on their own."

Chen Mu: "..."

Chen Mu: "!!!"