“Dr. Su is really brave! Who would dare pick a fight with Dr. Luo? And she actually did it.”
“In my opinion, Dr. Luo is about to be promoted to director. I think Dr. Su is deliberately causing trouble.”
“Doesn’t that mean she’s making a powerful enemy of Dr. Luo? How is she going to survive in this hospital afterward?”
“Have you heard how she got into this hospital? She became a attending physician right away. Do you think the people backing her are ordinary?”
A Hua deliberately bumped past with a medicine tray, scolding, “Stop spreading nonsense! Jinhui is not that kind of person!”
Someone in the crowd sneered, “Oh, so you’re trying to protect her? A Hua, you’re just a junior nurse. When you can barely take care of yourself, I suggest you keep your mouth shut, or you’ll stir up trouble.”
“You!” A Hua’s face turned red with anger, stomping her feet.
The murmurs gave Luo Ping a thought. “Young people having ambition isn’t bad, but you shouldn’t step on others to climb up. That shows improper conduct and poor character!”
“Dr. Luo, I’m addressing the matter, not you personally. I believe that as a doctor, you don’t want to see your patients’ treatment delayed either, right?” Su Jinhui explained objectively.
She didn’t care what others thought of her; her only concern was that patients received timely treatment.
They both knew what truly mattered.
Luo Ping immediately retorted, “What does this have to do with you? I’m telling you, stop meddling in my patients’ cases. Mind your own business!”
The onlookers were stunned. “Dr. Luo is usually polite. I’ve never heard him speak so harshly! Wow… looks like Dr. Su is in big trouble.”
“I think Dr. Su has a better chance. Dr. Luo may have seniority, but his background isn’t as strong as hers.”
Everyone had their own opinion, but one thing was clear—no one dared to leave. They would watch the whole spectacle, no matter what.
Chen Jun hurried over, pushing through the crowd, “Calm down, everyone. We can sit down and talk this through.”
In his view, both sides had different starting points but no ill intent. What could have been resolved calmly had turned into a confrontation.
Why bother…
“As long as I am a doctor at the base hospital, I cannot stand by. Dr. Luo, you should know better than I do how serious a misdiagnosis can be for a stomach cancer patient!” Su Jinhui’s tone was firm.
She had already understood from the crowd’s chatter why Dr. Luo was so angry. But a doctor who only cared about status and identity while neglecting a patient’s life was not a proper physician.
“Alright! Alright! You’re impressive… really impressive!” Luo Ping’s voice trembled as he pointed at her nose in agitation.
Just as everyone expected him to erupt, berate Su Jinhui, or even make a move, Luo Ping suddenly clutched his chest and collapsed.
“Dr. Luo!”
Everyone shouted in unison, rushing forward.
Su Jinhui hurried over, intending to help, but someone shoved her hard, and she fell to the ground.
“Step away! Dr. Luo is such a good person, and you’ve angered him like this. Do you think this hospital belongs to you?”
“This isn’t over! Don’t think your backing will save you. We’ll see if your people can still protect you now.”
Su Jinhui sighed helplessly, “I just wanted to save him…”
“Who knows if you’re saving or harming! Let’s get Dr. Luo away from this wicked woman!”
Everyone worked together to carry Luo Ping away, leaving Su Jinhui standing alone, stunned.
Chen Jun, too busy to comfort her, said, “Lock the door and stay inside. I’ll go check on Dr. Luo.”
If anything happened to Luo Ping, the first responsible would be Su Jinhui, and the second would be him, Chen Jun.
Su Jinhui watched them rush away, enduring the cold stares of the crowd.
Only A Hua wanted to stay with her but was forcibly pulled away by another nurse.
The once-bustling consultation room fell suddenly silent. One could hear a pin drop.
Honestly, this wasn’t the scene she wanted to see.
But she also knew she was not in the wrong.
Sitting idly was never her style. With so many doctors treating Luo Ping, it wasn’t a huge problem.
The real concern was the patient being delayed… she needed to contact Liu Miao immediately.
But no one was willing to help, so she had to go herself. Luckily, the medical record included a home address, making it easier to track.
Su Jinhui changed into casual clothes, slung her medicine box over her shoulder, and set off for Nancheng Village.
The record only mentioned Nancheng Village, with no detailed address. Fortunately, at the village entrance sat an elderly woman in her seventies.
“Grandma, do you know where Liu Miao’s house is?” Su Jinhui asked with a bright smile.
As the saying goes, a smile opens doors—she believed her attitude would make the woman willing to help.
The old woman adjusted her gray hair and studied her up and down. “Li… Mei?”
“Liu Miao! Where does Liu Miao live?” Su Jinhui raised her voice slightly, surprised that the woman seemed hard of hearing.
“You going to give me two ration tickets?” the old woman asked excitedly.
Su Jinhui’s lips twitched instinctively. “I’m just asking for directions—just directions!”
“What? You insist on giving them? Well, I won’t be polite then.”
As she spoke, the old woman stretched out her thin, wrinkled hand.
Well, the “smile opens doors” trick worked on her after all.
Su Jinhui shook her head helplessly, thinking she had no hope of getting directions.
But the old woman looked pitiful, so she rummaged through her bag and pockets and found two ration tickets. She placed them in the woman’s hand. “Here you go, Grandma!”
“Ah, good, good,” the old woman grinned, showing a row of missing teeth. “You’re looking for Liu Miao? Just follow this main road straight ahead. Turn right at the second intersection, go forward six houses—that’s Liu Miao’s place.”
Su Jinhui was more shocked than pleased. “Your… hearing’s fine?”
“My hearing’s perfect! Don’t be fooled by my age. My eyes and ears are sharp—I’m tough!” the old woman said confidently, patting her chest.
Su Jinhui thought she glimpsed the woman’s only front tooth wobbling precariously.
“I can tell you’re strong and healthy—you’re a blessed lady!” Su Jinhui said, not offended, and found the woman interesting. She went along with her tone.
“You’re sweet and kind-hearted, girl. I can read people well. Your fortune lies ahead!” the old woman said.