"I am friends with your院长, Mr. Lu was invited by me. You all should leave now!" Zhao Handong said, "Don't disturb Mr. Lu!"
"You should be the ones leaving. Practicing medicine without a license, and in Qingzhou Hospital at that!" a chief physician cursed. "Can you bear the responsibility if something goes wrong?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he clearly saw who had arrived, and his face instantly changed. "It's you!"
Lu Fan also turned his head, surprised that the chief physician was Liu Hao. "What a coincidence."
"Qingzhou Hospital's regulations clearly state that no one other than family members can enter the intensive care unit. You entered freely and disrupted the treatment, which is a serious matter," Liu Hao said coldly.
"Saving lives is a doctor's fundamental principle. If you had a solution, why would I be here?" Lu Fan smiled.
"Don't be arrogant, kid. I know you have some skills, but this is Qingzhou Hospital, not a place for you to run wild," Liu Hao said sternly.
"What's going on?" a middle-aged man walked in, also wearing a white coat.
"Director Zhao, this person is practicing medicine without a license!" Liu Hao stepped forward and said, "This is the VIP ward, and this child is the grandson of Old Shen."
Director Zhao frowned and looked at Lu Fan. "The patient's identity is special, and the situation is critical. How can you practice medicine so casually?"
"Director Zhao, I know your院长," Zhao Handong said with a smile. "I just came to see him not long ago!"
"Regardless of whether you know the院长 or not, stop immediately!" Director Zhao said coldly. "You two should leave now. You are not welcome here!"
Zhao Handong frowned. He was a renowned national physician. If the院长 hadn't invited him, he wouldn't have taken this matter so seriously. Being spoken to like this, his heart sank.
"The child lying in the hospital bed has a very serious illness. If I don't act, he might not make it through the night," Lu Fan stated directly. "Do you understand what I'm saying?"
"That's utter nonsense. Old Shen's grandson is doing very well. Physician Wu will be back soon, and everything will be fine once he arrives," Director Zhao frowned. "This is the intensive care unit, you two should leave."
Lu Fan's face turned ashen. He had come with good intentions to save someone, only to be shown the door and have cold water poured on him.
"It seems I'm being too meddlesome!"
Lu Fan stood up and smiled, "I hope you can cure him!"
After speaking, he walked towards the exit. Zhao Handong also frowned and followed Lu Fan. He had wanted to help, but his offer was not appreciated, which he found unacceptable.
"Practicing medicine without a license can lead to jail time!" Liu Hao sneered. "You better be careful, kid!"
Inside the ward, Liu Hao felt a surge of triumph. He had lost miserably in their previous two encounters, and this time he wouldn't hold back.
"Master, it's all my fault!" Zhao Handong said with a wry smile. "I'll call the院长 right away."
"No need. A doctor's compassion is important, but if they have a more capable doctor, why should we get involved?" Lu Fan waved his hand.
Zhao Handong could only comply, but he could see that Lu Fan was displeased.
However, it was understandable. Given Lu Fan's status, agreeing to treat the patient was already a great honor. Being kicked out like this was something no one could tolerate.
Outside the intensive care unit of Qingzhou Hospital, Director Zhao looked at Liu Hao. "Didn't I tell you? Old Shen's status is extraordinary, and this child cannot have any accidents. How did you let them sneak in while you were all supposed to be guarding the ICU?"
"Director Zhao, we didn't want this to happen!" Liu Hao explained. "We were in a meeting, and they were already in the ICU."
"From now on, a chief physician must be present at all times," Director Zhao said sternly. "Doctor Wu is on the plane and should arrive soon!"
"If Doctor Wu arrives, this illness will definitely be cured!"
"That's right. Doctor Wu is an expert, a top chief physician at Qingzhou Hospital. With him here, there will be no problem!"
Several chief physicians said with smiles. Qingzhou Hospital had been working tirelessly and putting in a lot of effort for the child's condition.
In Pingmin Village, houses were brightly lit. Granny Guihua tidied up her stall, prepared a table of dishes, and cleaned the yard.
"Grandma, why haven't I seen Lin Ke?" Lu Fan asked. "Isn't school over by now?"
"He's working part-time to support his studies. He's about to graduate and needs to do an internship," Granny Guihua said with a smile. "Didn't he tell you?"
"He found a job?" Lu Fan asked curiously. "He hasn't graduated yet, what kind of job can he find now?"
"I didn't ask about that!" Granny Guihua shook her head. "Hurry up and wash your hands, then come in for dinner!"
"Let's wait for Ke'er to eat together!" Lu Fan smiled.
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Ke'er arrived at the courtyard on her bicycle, looking exhausted.
"Ke'er, you just need to focus on your studies. Finding a job after graduation will be a piece of cake!" Lu Fan said. "You can't tire yourself out like this now!"
"I know, Brother Lu Fan!" Lin Ke rolled her eyes. "I just want to gain some experience and build a solid foundation for the future."
Lu Fan nodded and didn't say anything more. Lin Ke's ambition was a good thing.
After dinner, the three of them watched television, creating a warm atmosphere.
"Grandma, do you prefer a house in Blue Garden or a villa in Dibowan?" Lu Fan suddenly asked.
"Why are you asking this all of a sudden?" Granny Guihua chuckled. "These are all luxurious residences, far beyond our reach."
"I'm just asking," Lu Fan smiled. "Maybe one day we'll be able to live in one!"
"Don't get any wild ideas!" Granny Guihua rolled her eyes. "We are all honest people. We can't do anything immoral!"
"Cough, cough, I know that," Lu Fan nodded. "I don't look like a disreputable person, do I!"
Meanwhile, outside the intensive care unit of Qingzhou Hospital, a white-haired old man stood, his expression grave, and he paced restlessly.
"Old Sir, nothing will go wrong! The experts from Qingzhou Hospital will be here soon."
Director Zhao said repeatedly, staying by his side. The old man before him, though appearing ordinary, was a national hero, a retired general with outstanding military achievements.
"Director Zhao, no matter what, you must save my Shen family's bloodline!" Shen Tianlong said solemnly. "This is the only bloodline of my Shen family. If anything happens, you should understand the consequences!"
"Don't worry, Old Shen. Doctor Wu will be here soon!" Director Zhao said repeatedly. "He is a top chief physician at Qingzhou Hospital. Once he arrives, the illness will be cured!"
At Qingzhou Hospital, a man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, surrounded by a crowd, walked towards the intensive care unit.
"Doctor Wu, you've finally arrived!"
Inside the intensive care unit, Liu Hao said urgently, "The patient's condition is becoming increasingly critical!"