Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 144: Outside the Operating Room

Chapter 144: Chapter 144: Outside the Operating Room

"Mr. Song, Vice Mayor Shen Dongyang is one of the most effective mayors in our city, absolutely a good official with an excellent reputation. The sudden incident this time is very likely caused by a rival or someone he offended," he said.

He Wenbai’s words deeply moved Song Xiaodong, who replied, "All right, I’ll go over."

"What are you going to do?" When Miao Xuanxuan heard that Song Xiaodong had something to do, her eyes lit up. Going out with Song Xiaodong always led to exciting events.

"I’m going to the hospital to treat someone."

"Treat someone, huh..." Song Xiaodong initially found the task rather dull, but then quickly added excitedly, "Okay, then I’ll come with you?"

"Don’t you have class?" asked Song Xiaodong, puzzled.

"I have class in the afternoon. I was just bored this morning and came over for fun."

"Then suit yourself."

Outside the emergency room at City First Hospital, a large group of people waited anxiously. A woman in her forties was quietly sobbing there, with a girl in her twenties holding her arm, her eyes also red, tears brimming in her eyes.

These two were the wife and daughter of Vice Mayor Shen Dongyang, Sun Dongxiang and Shen Yue, respectively. The others were government officials.

After making the phone call, He Wenbai came out of the emergency room. Sun Dongxiang and Shen Yue immediately rushed up to him. Sun Dongxiang grabbed He Wenbai’s arm, asking anxiously, "Vice President He! My husband... how is he?"

He Wenbai, with a stern expression, said, "Madam Shen, currently Vice Mayor Shen’s brain injury is quite severe, and our hospital is not equipped to perform the surgery."

"Ah! What should we do? Transfer him, transfer him!"

He Wenbai shook his head and said, "Madam Shen, transferring Vice Mayor Shen is definitely not the best option right now."

Municipal Party Committee Office Director Zhao Yongbo said, "Sister-in-law, don’t worry. I’ve already contacted the Chief of the Provincial Neurosurgery Department. He’s on his way here. He should arrive in about twenty minutes. Vice President He, that time should suffice, right?" he added, addressing He Wenbai.

He Wenbai hesitated for a moment then replied, "Within an hour, we should still be able to save his life, but longer than that, I really can’t promise, as the patient’s condition is far too critical, and we have already utilized all available measures."

Zhao Yongbo immediately said, "Then there shouldn’t be a problem. The Director Liu Yajun we contacted is absolutely among the top in this field nationally. As long as he comes, he will surely be able to save Vice Mayor Shen."

He Wenbai, suddenly hopeful, said, "You mean Director Liu Yajun? That does give us a greater chance. Director Liu is indeed a very skilled doctor."

Sun Dongxiang immediately asked, eager, "Vice President He, does that mean that if Director Liu Yajun comes, Old Shen will be saved?"

Being a doctor, He Wenbai was naturally driven by facts. After a moment of thought, he said, "I can only say that with Director Liu Yajun’s arrival, our odds increase, but whether it will be successful, that’s still uncertain."

"That’s good, that’s good." For Sun Dongxiang, any increase in hope was a great thing.

He Wenbai hesitated again then said, "Actually, I have also invited a famous doctor here. If he decides to intervene, the chances might be even higher." Though he had high regard for Song Xiaodong’s medical skill, He Wenbai couldn’t speak too definitively since the main injury was to the brain, the most complex part, and he wasn’t sure about Song Xiaodong’s capability in this matter. Moreover, as a doctor, even if he was 100% certain, he wouldn’t state it so definitively.

"Is there another famous doctor? Which hospital is he from?" Sun Dongxiang asked urgently.

"He... he isn’t from any hospital; he is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a very miraculous one."

Zhao Yongbo immediately frowned and said, "Vice President He, it’s not that I don’t believe in Traditional Chinese Medicine, but this kind of brain trauma is not something Traditional Chinese Medicine is adept at. I think Director Liu Yajun would be more appropriate."

He Wenbai hesitated for a moment and said, "We’ll see how things go and respect the family’s wishes."

Sun Dongxiang also quickly added, "I still trust Director Liu Yajun."

He Wenbai nodded and said no more. However, he still hoped that Song Xiaodong would intervene, so at that moment, he didn’t make a call to stop Song Xiaodong from coming.

Shortly thereafter, Director Liu Yajun arrived. He was a man in his fifties, not very tall, but he carried an air of authority. He Wenbai was very polite to him; although he was quite famous in this city, he clearly did not hold as much national renown as Liu Yajun did.

"Director Liu, our Old Shen’s life is entirely in your hands," Sun Dongxiang said as she gripped Liu Yajun’s hand excitedly.

Liu Yajun nodded and said, "I’ll do my best. I need to go to the operating room immediately; even a second’s delay can decrease the chance of a successful resuscitation."

Sun Dongxiang immediately let go of his hand, and Liu Yajun, followed by He Wenbai, entered the operating room.

Once inside, He Wenbai quickly told a nearby nurse, "Pay attention, Mr. Song will be here soon. Make sure he stays here for a moment. Oh, and call Lin Su’er over to wait for Mr. Song here."

In He Wenbai’s heart, Lin Su’er had a better relationship with Song Xiaodong. Having her greet Song Xiaodong would surely keep him from feeling displeased.

Fifteen minutes later, Song Xiaodong arrived outside the operating room. Lin Su’er immediately approached him and said, "Brother Dongzi, you’re here."

Song Xiaodong nodded and asked, "How is the patient doing now?"

Lin Su’er quickly replied, "We’ve brought in a neurosurgery expert from the province. They are operating on the patient right now."

Song Xiaodong’s brow furrowed slightly and he asked, "If the surgery has already started, why am I here?"

Lin Su’er glanced at the people by the operating room door, tiptoed, and whispered into Song Xiaodong’s ear, "Vice President He wants you to intervene, but the patient’s family brought in someone else. Vice President He couldn’t stop them."

"I see..." Song Xiaodong could understand; after all, for the patient’s family, having a more renowned doctor operate would certainly be more reassuring.

Lin Su’er added, "Brother Dongzi, Vice President He hopes you can wait here for a moment. If by any chance something goes wrong, he hopes that you can still intervene and save the patient."

Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll wait here for a while, but if they can’t handle it, I’m afraid it might be too late even if I intervene."

Just then, He Wenbai rushed out hastily. As Sun Dongxiang and the others were about to approach and ask questions, He Wenbai had already reached Song Xiaodong and urgently said, "Mr. Song, the patient’s condition is critical, we need you to intervene."

Thanks to Su Yuan for the reward. I have decided to work hard today; I’ll post one Chapter now, then aim to update one Chapter each at nine, ten, eleven, and twelve o’clock, making a total of five Chapters. Please supervise me. If I can’t write them, feel free to scold me!