"This is not Dr. Chen's prescription at all. He left the hospital not long after finishing surgery this morning, and I can attest to that," Tian Mengyao stated.
Su Mei, however, scoffed, "Dr. Tian, of course you would say that."
"What do you mean?" Tian Mengyao's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"Hmph, everyone knows you and Director Chen performed this surgery together. So, naturally, you're speaking up for him to avoid being implicated."
"I'm not! I'm just stating the facts!"
"Do you think anyone will believe you? This is a major medical malpractice. Director Chen, you'd better hope the patient doesn't have any complications." With that, Su Mei sneered dismissively.
Tian Mengyao glared at Su Mei in anger.
Before she could retort, the monitor's beeping sounded again.
"Chen Mo, what do we do now?" Tian Mengyao's expression grew tense.
Chen Mo's brow furrowed as he pondered.
Seeing that neither Chen Mo nor Tian Mengyao had any solutions, Su Mei couldn't help but curve her lips into a slight smile.
"Get me some silver needles," Chen Mo's eyes suddenly lit up, and he instructed Tian Mengyao.
"Silver needles?"
Although Tian Mengyao was puzzled as to why Chen Mo needed silver needles at this moment, she complied. She went to the nearby medical room and retrieved some disposable silver needles.
Holding the needles, Chen Mo immediately pricked the patient's fingers a few times.
Instantly, dark red blood flowed out, staining the white sheets of the hospital bed.
"Chen Mo, you prescribed the wrong medication, and instead of trying to fix it, you're harming the patient. People like you don't deserve to be doctors!" Su Mei's words were harsh.
"Shut up!" Chen Mo glared at Su Mei.
Su Mei flinched at Chen Mo's gaze.
Then, Su Mei became even more enraged and directly took out her phone to record a video. She intended to ruin Chen Mo's reputation today!
Chen Mo was too busy trying to save the patient to pay attention to her.
After pricking the patient's ten fingers, Chen Mo inserted the remaining needles into several acupoints, including Neiguan, Tanzhong, and Shenmen.
Just as Chen Mo placed the last needle, a miraculous scene unfolded.
The monitor, which had been emitting a piercing sound, suddenly fell silent.
The patient, who had been breathing rapidly in a coma, also instantly calmed down.
"Chen Mo, the patient's condition has improved!" Tian Mengyao's face lit up with joy.
Chen Mo finally breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing the monitor's data.
Tian Mengyao, standing beside him, was completely stunned, her face filled with disbelief.
The young doctors who had been watching the spectacle were also shocked by what they were witnessing, their mouths agape, their jaws almost hitting the floor.
This was their first time seeing acupuncture used for such an emergency resuscitation.
Most importantly, the effect was immediate and even more effective than any special medicine.
"What happened?" At this moment, an elderly man walked in slowly, his expression appearing very serious.
"Director He!" This elderly man was the head of the inpatient department, He Hong.
Tian Mengyao quickly stepped forward and explained Chen Mo's error in prescribing medication.
Upon hearing this, He Hong's expression gradually darkened.
"Are you the acting director of the respiratory department, Chen Mo?" He Hong's gaze fell upon Chen Mo.
"Yes, I am, Director He." Chen Mo nodded.
Just as He Hong was about to reprimand Chen Mo severely, he noticed that the patient had several silver needles inserted into him.
"Who did this?" He Hong asked.
"I did." Chen Mo did not deny it.
He was prepared to be criticized.
"Strange, very strange."
However, He Hong did not get angry. Instead, he walked towards the patient and carefully observed the acupuncture points Chen Mo had used.
Moreover, his eyes gradually revealed a look of shock.
"He used bloodletting therapy and then acupuncture to control the heart pulse and accelerate the body's metabolism to expel the effects of the medication. This is truly a stroke of genius!"
His words left everyone present bewildered!
Chen Mo was also filled with questions.
Wasn't he supposed to be criticized? How did it turn into a stroke of genius?
Su Mei's triumphant expression froze instantly, and she looked at He Hong in astonishment. "Director He, this is a serious mistake, and he should even be severely disciplined!"
He Hong frowned and glanced at Su Mei. "Your name is Su Mei, isn't it?"
"Yes, Director He." Su Mei replied.
"If I recall correctly, you are not permitted to enter the ICU, are you?"
"I..." Su Mei was taken aback.
"While Chen Mo made a mistake, he handled it exceptionally well. Just write a self-criticism report for the hospital. I will submit a detailed report to the hospital regarding this matter," He Hong decided.
"What?! A self-criticism report? Director He, how can this be acceptable? They don't show any remorse, and they even tried to frame us nurses earlier!" Su Mei exclaimed in frustration, her face full of dissatisfaction.
The other nurses nodded in agreement.
After all, they were nurses, and Su Mei had appeared to defend them.
"Did you not hear what I just said? Entering the ICU without permission. Do you want to be fired immediately?" He Hong's voice rang out again.
"I..." Su Mei wanted to say more.
But seeing the displeasure on He Hong's face, she could only glare at Chen Mo resentfully before turning to leave.
"Thank you, Director He." Chen Mo and Tian Mengyao looked at He Hong gratefully.
He Hong smiled and patted Chen Mo's shoulder. "Young man, at such a young age, you possess such profound knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine. Your future is bright. Keep up the good work."
With that, He Hong also left the ICU ward.
After He Hong left, Tian Mengyao whispered, "Director He is also a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine. Later, due to the decline of TCM, he was transferred to the inpatient department."
Chen Mo realized, no wonder He Hong had looked so shocked and excited when he saw the acupuncture on the patient earlier.
After dealing with the ICU matters, Chen Mo and Tian Mengyao returned to their department.
"You brat, that girl is a ruthless person. You need to be careful," suddenly, a voice echoed in his mind.
"Old Ancestor, are you referring to Su Mei?" Chen Mo asked.
"Who else could it be? I've seen many women like that. If they can't have it, they'll destroy it, and when they get desperate, they'll even disregard the consequences."
"In fact, today's incident was orchestrated by her. Otherwise, how could she have appeared here so coincidentally?" the Old Ancestor reminded him kindly.
Chen Mo was startled. Thinking about it, it made sense. Su Mei had appeared at the door shortly after they arrived.
That was a life at stake! Her actions were truly malicious!
Meanwhile, in the hospital's underground parking lot.
Inside an Audi, the passenger seat was reclined, and a man and a woman were passionately kissing.
Just as they were about to take things further, the woman suddenly pushed the man away.
"Darling, what's wrong?" the man asked anxiously.
"Director Zhao, unless you agree to my terms, don't even think about touching me again."
The two people in the car were none other than Zhao Lidong and Su Mei!