Chapter Thirty Xia Yuwen's Identity
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"Mom..." Xia Yuwen burst into tears as soon as she hung up the phone. She handed the record sheet in her hand to her mother and said, "Look, these are the conditions proposed by the other party."
Xia Yuwen's mother, Duan Ruolan, was a stylish and elegant middle-aged woman. Her face was full of worry, and she frowned as she said, "I just got a call. This phone number is anonymous, and it only has recent calls, all of which were incoming calls. The calls came from major cities across the country, and the callers were all medical experts from major hospitals across the country. The more we investigate this young doctor, the more mysterious he seems."
Xia Yuwen didn't show the slightest surprise when she heard this information. She said, "Mom, I don't think this doctor is lying to us, because he didn't make any demands at all, and from his tone, he seemed very reluctant to continue treating Grandpa, saying that he didn't have time. Let's agree to his conditions."
If Lin Yao were present, he would be extremely surprised and curious about Xia Yuwen's identity. His recently used phone number had been traced so quickly, and even the identities of medical experts calling him from all over the country had been uncovered—this level of power was astonishing. Fortunately, he wasn't there, avoiding a moment of panic; otherwise, he would have run as far away as possible. Getting involved with someone with such abilities at this time was highly inappropriate.
Duan Ruolan carefully reviewed the recorded conditions and found that they were all designed to evade responsibility, with no conditions demanding any benefits. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "Wenwen, our family doesn't need to worry about scammers; we're only worried about whether it will affect your grandfather's illness. Judging from your description of his medical skills, he should be a descendant of a reclusive master of ancient medicine. Although he's a bit young, we should be reassured given your grandfather's high regard for him. How about this, let Mom call and talk to him?"
“No, that won’t do.” Xia Yuwen immediately became nervous and said, “Mom, judging from his tone, he really doesn’t want us to bother him anymore. He only said that if we agree to his conditions, we will send him a text message with Grandpa’s bed number. Don’t call, it wouldn’t be good if he got upset.”
"Silly girl, it won't happen. People with such medical skills are all broad-minded and wouldn't mind such a thing." Duan Ruolan was confident that her understanding of human nature far surpassed that of her daughter. She could handle this small matter herself more efficiently than her daughter. It was indeed worrying to entrust her father to someone whose background she didn't know.
After Duan Ruolan finished speaking, she took the business card from Xia Yuwen and started dialing.
"Hello, this is Xia Yuwen's mother, the mother of the girl who just called you. May I ask your surname, doctor?" Duan Ruolan listened to the phone for about ten seconds before helplessly hanging up and saying, "The doctor hung up; it seems something happened to him. Sigh... Let's call your uncle and the others to come over and discuss it together."
Lin Yao had just finished reading the text message, which said that his daughter would arrive in Chengdu by train at 6:00 AM the next morning. As he was about to jaywalk, his phone suddenly started vibrating and ringing loudly, startling him. He almost crashed into an oncoming car. Xia Yuwen's mother heard the sound of emergency braking and the driver cursing. Lin Yao, of course, didn't have time to talk to her and hung up the phone immediately.
An hour later, Lin Yao received a text message. The message was very simple, containing only the patient's life and ward number, as if the other party had adapted to his concise style.
"Sigh... I'm too busy." Lin Yao patted his forehead, feeling a bit troubled. With so many things piled up, he felt overwhelmed.
He took out his phone and dialed a number for Long Yihun. At this time, he needed the help of a trusted friend the most. Several key matters needed to be handled personally by his own people. With Long Yihun's cheerful personality, he was perfect for receiving the group of people brought by Ye Zhaoxian.
Long Yihun's voice was low and he sounded rather dejected on the phone, but he immediately agreed when he heard his brother's call. Lin Yao, whose mind was filled with urgent matters, didn't notice this. After giving a few instructions, he hung up the phone and rushed to the nearby pharmacy. He hadn't finished taking the Gastrodia elata yet, so he had to continue taking He Shou Wu.
Lin Yao bought dried He Shou Wu this time. It was as hard as iron, bitter and astringent, and tasted far worse than processed He Shou Wu, but it had more medicinal properties than processed He Shou Wu that had been steamed and mixed with honey. Naturally, Lin Yao only let Xiao Cao absorb the medicinal properties of the dried He Shou Wu before spitting it out. This stuff didn't fill his stomach; it was all coarse fiber and inconvenient to swallow.
Polygonum multiflorum has the effect of softening blood vessels and lowering blood lipids. Its medicinal properties can clear the deposits accumulated on the inner walls of blood vessels. Myocardial infarction is caused by the blockage of blood vessels, which leads to myocardial ischemia and necrosis and loss of function.
Lin Yao didn't try to save money by taking the bus to West China Hospital. Considering his schedule, he couldn't skimp on the cost. He wanted to sign a contract with Wen Youmin that night and then organize a volunteer recruitment plan. He also had to rush to the train station in the early morning to pick up Nannan, the little girl he had fallen in love with at first sight. He had to personally greet her because the fatigue from the journey could worsen her condition.
West China Hospital is the largest hospital in Southwest China and the hospital with the most beds in a single building in the world, with more than 10,000 outpatient visits per day. It boasts top-notch medical equipment and highly skilled medical staff, making it the first choice for both ordinary citizens and high-ranking officials.
The elderly man was placed in a deluxe intensive care unit. After taking a private elevator to the 18th floor, his identification was checked. Lin Yao, unwilling to reveal his identity, called Xia Yuwen and asked her to arrange for someone to come and escort him to the ward.
It was already 8 p.m., and Xia Yuwen was not at the hospital. She asked Lin Yao to wait a few minutes, and immediately called to arrange for someone to pick him up at the elevator.
"Hello, you must be the doctor Wenwen mentioned. Please come with me." A deep, magnetic middle-aged male voice interrupted Lin Yao's thoughts, as he was considering how to improve the volunteer recruitment plan.
Lin Yao turned his head and saw a middle-aged man of about forty standing beside him, smiling at him. The man had a square face, a medium build, and was quite robust, with a good complexion. From his smiling eyes, Lin Yao sensed a sharpness. At this moment, the man was sizing him up, and a fleeting look of surprise crossed his eyes, showing that this man had excellent emotional control.
Lin Yao met his gaze for about two seconds before his eyes started to sting and he couldn't bear it any longer, so he looked away. At that moment, Lin Yao could feel the authority of a superior emanating from him. Even the man's gentle smile couldn't conceal this aura. As Lin Yao became increasingly adept at observing people's expressions, he felt a little nervous. He began to suspect Xia Yuwen and this man's identities, and their relationship.
Judging from Xia Yuwen's behavior on the phone, the girl was polite and humble, and should be an ordinary person. However, the man in front of him made Lin Yao feel that he was completely different. The man must be of a very high status. This conclusion made Lin Yao even more curious about Xia Yuwen's true identity.
The special ward was luxuriously furnished and thoughtfully designed. Lin Yao followed the middle-aged man down a corridor covered with thick floorboards and was surprised to follow him into a room guarded by two soldiers.
Why would soldiers be on guard? Who exactly is this family? Lin Yao tensed up; he didn't want to get involved with these important figures.
Trying his best to control his emotions and calm his tension, Lin Yao looked around the luxurious hospital room he had never seen before.
The ward is fully equipped with all the necessary living facilities. The outer room is a 30-square-meter reception room, with European-style leather sofas and pure wool carpets indicating the status of the patients staying in this room.
The inner ward had good lighting and air circulation, and the abundant green plants made people feel relaxed. The elderly man I met at noon was lying on the bed. He had woken up by now, but the monitoring wires and oxygen tubes covering his body made him look unwell.
When the old man saw Lin Yao enter the room, his eyes widened and his lips moved as if he wanted to speak, but he was stopped by the middle-aged female nurse who was guarding him.
Lin Yao immediately returned to the reception room outside, and the middle-aged man followed him out.
"Your identity?" Lin Yao said calmly, "I'm asking about your relationship with the patient, and I also need to know the patient's name."
At this moment, Lin Yao knew, of course, that the other party was a powerful person, but he had no intention of finding out or knowing anything about it. Thinking it best to avoid trouble, Lin Yao simply wanted to heal the old man and then disappear from their sight. Dealing with the powerful and influential was troublesome, and Lin Yao didn't want to become too familiar with them.
The man was somewhat surprised by Lin Yao's straightforwardness. Although he had tried his best to appear calm, he knew that most people Lin Yao's age would show him respect. This somewhat arrogant and cool boy's directness in speaking to him in such a frank way piqued his curiosity. Having seen countless people, he knew that Lin Yao's behavior was not feigned, but rather a genuine attitude. This immediately reminded him of what his sister and niece had told him, and he instantly believed their assessment of Lin Yao's exceptional medical skills.
"The patient's name is Duan Hanyuan, he is my father, and my name is Duan Qing." Duan Qing's words were also concise, and his deep, magnetic voice was very infectious.
Lin Yao felt somewhat passive in front of Duan Qing, lacking in presence. He chuckled inwardly at his own thoughts, banishing these chaotic ideas. What was he thinking about at a time like this? He wasn't going to argue with anyone anyway.
"Have you prepared what I told Xia Yuwen on the phone?" Lin Yao quickly got to the point. The treatment would probably take an hour, and by the time he got home it would be very late. He had a lot of things to take care of and no time for small talk.
Duan Qing watched Lin Yao with great interest. This young doctor was quite assertive; after asking for someone else's name, he didn't reveal his own, which was rather impolite. At this moment, he wasn't in a hurry to answer Lin Yao's question, but rather wanted to observe and understand him more. He had already piqued Lin Yao's interest and unconsciously began using his usual methods of dealing with people.
Lin Yao was puzzled by Duan Qing's reaction. He had clearly explained the principles and rules, so what did Duan Qing's behavior mean? Was he going to break the agreement? He didn't have time to negotiate; he was simply there to help save lives, and even the medicinal gas was something he had painstakingly collected over a long period, using his own family's money. Why would they want to negotiate when he hadn't even asked for money?
After staring at Duan Qing with puzzled eyes for about ten seconds, Lin Yao gave in. He knew things might not be as simple as he'd imagined, and things wouldn't go smoothly. So he immediately tugged at his sleeve and said, "It seems you're not ready yet. Let's schedule a time when you're ready."
After saying that, Lin Yao turned and walked towards the door without hesitation.
"Hey, wait a minute, doctor, please wait." Duan Qing hurriedly called out, his surprise even greater. He never expected Lin Yao to act so unpredictably. This routine that he used every day was about to be abandoned after only a short while. He felt somewhat defeated, but he clearly understood the importance of the matter. He had dealt with many experts and scholars like Lin Yao before and knew that these people were often very individualistic.
Lin Yao stopped and turned to look at Duan Qing without saying a word, his eyes filled with innocence and confusion.
Seeing Lin Yao's expression, Duan Qing felt utterly defeated. Why was he trying to outsmart a pure and simple doctor with such high medical skills? Wasn't he just asking for trouble? He hurriedly said, "We have prepared the statement as you requested, and they have all been signed and fingerprinted."
Lin Yao returned to the coffee table, took the declaration form Duan Qing handed him, glanced at the dense signatures and fingerprints on it, and said, "Please let me check your ID card, then please sign it again, and then I will begin the treatment."
"Uh..." Duan Qing's face immediately fell. He was both amused and exasperated. When did he fall to such a state of having no status or credibility?
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