The speaker was a woman in her thirties who had just pushed the door open. Her face was as cold as frost, her figure was hot, with her chest high and bulging out. She wore a pair of black-framed glasses on her smooth, pale face, which partially concealed her haughty gaze, but the arrogant and chilly demeanor she exuded was impossible to hide completely.
She was Nangong Yun, also known as Deputy Director Nangong, whom Wang Changping had mentioned.
Wang Changping's expression changed instantly, and he immediately assumed a fawning smile, his pudgy face squinting his eyes into slits as he bowed and scraped before Nangong Yun, saying, "Deputy Director Nangong, when did you arrive? Such a trivial matter and yet you personally came over, it's really making a mountain out of a molehill!"
Nangong Yun gave Wang Changping a cold glance, her tone devoid of emotion as she said, "How else would I get here if I didn't walk over? Did you expect someone to push me here?"
Wang Changping was so taken aback by Nangong Yun's remark that he was left speechless, only able to plaster a sycophantic smile on his face.
However, Wang Changping quickly recovered from his embarrassment and, in a hurry to save face, he pulled Xiao Yifei to his side and said, "This is Deputy Director Nangong. Xiao, haven't you always admired Deputy Director Nangong? Now you've met her in person! How about it! Isn't she beautiful?"
Nangong Yun glanced at Xiao Yifei upon hearing Wang Changping's words, said nothing, and walked over to the hospital bed.
Xiao Yifei watched Nangong Yun in astonishment. Although he didn't admire her as much as Wang Changping had suggested, he was well aware of the renowned Deputy Director Nangong of Shangjing Hospital. Not only was Nangong Yun young and stunning, but her medical skill was also exceptionally proficient.
To Xiao Yifei, Nangong Yun seemed excessively young and strikingly beautiful.
"So, tell me, how did you make your diagnosis? On what basis do you claim that the patient's illness originates from her lungs?" Nangong Yun approached the hospital bed, nodded in greeting to the girl's mother, and reached out to touch the girl's forehead.
"Weakness, pallor, accompanied by severe coughing, my preliminary conclusion was due to a lung-related cause."
"Oh? Just based on those few simple symptoms you've determined that the pathology is in the lungs? You do realize that even a common cold could cause coughing, right?" Nangong Yun turned back around, her beautiful face displaying a sly smile.
Xiao Yifei opened his mouth, unsure of how to explain. He couldn't possibly say that he had seen the cause through X-ray vision, because if he did, he wouldn't be surprised to be taken away as a lunatic.
Nangong Yun shook her head, walking past Xiao Yifei, and approached Wang Changping: "What tests has the patient undergone?"
Wang Changping, looking somewhat nervous, carefully wiped the sweat from his brow and cautiously responded: "The patient underwent a comprehensive examination when she was first admitted, but no definitive cause was found."
"And where's the report?" Nangong Yun raised an eyebrow. "Bring it to me to have a look."
Wang Changping scurried off, bringing back the medical reports and respectfully handing them to Nangong Yun, saying, "Deputy Director Nangong, all the examination reports are here, please take a look."
Nangong Yun took the reports, scrutinizing them carefully, and when she reached the last page, her brows furrowed sharply: "Everything's normal?"
Wang Changping bent over, his face wearing an ingratiating smile as he replied: "Our final conclusion from the tests is that everything is normal, and the girl's current weakness, I surmise, is caused by malnutrition."
"This condition results from malnutrition?" Nangong Yun frowned her pretty brows, her sharp gaze sweeping over the obsequious Wang Changping, then looked back at the girl on the bed with a puzzled look, "Then how do you plan to treat her?"
"Once we confirmed the diagnosis, we have been giving the patient injections of glucose to boost her nutrition," Wang Changping said with a smile.
"Oh? And has that been effective?" Nangong Yun questioned as she looked at the weak girl lying on the bed.
"Currently… no," Wang Changping paused, lowering his head, his eyes flickering.
"Well then, continue with your treatment method for the time being. If there's still no effect after a few days, come and find me," Nangong Yun said, after studying the situation and finding nothing unusual, then prepared to move on to the next ward.
"Okay, okay," Wang Changping heaved a sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly in response.
In fact, Wang Changping clearly knew the girl's illness was not due to malnutrition, but because he couldn't ascertain the cause of the disease, coupled with his low level of concern for the patient, he feared Nangong Yun would see through him, so he had been very nervous. Hearing that Nangong Yun was preparing to leave, Wang Changping couldn't help but relax.
Having bluffed his way through this time, and considering that Xiao Yifei had no role in this diagnosis, he found the perfect excuse to kick Xiao Yifei out of the hospital. With this thought, Wang Changping lifted his eyes and looked at Xiao Yifei with satisfaction, only to suddenly realize that Xiao Yifei had run over to Nangong Yun's side from his original position.
"What does he want to do?" Wang Changping suddenly felt something was amiss.
"Deputy Director Nangong! The patient's illness isn't due to malnutrition at all. Symptoms of malnutrition should include stunted growth, emaciation, loss of subcutaneous fat, and hair loss—but the patient doesn't have any of these symptoms. Moreover, she has severe coughing, so the cause can't be malnutrition!"
Xiao Yifei swiftly stepped in front of Nangong Yun, who was about to leave, and blurted out.
Nangong Yun, looking at Xiao Yifei, asked coldly, "You were speaking earlier. I didn't ask you then, who are you?"
"My name is Xiao Yifei, currently a doctor under Director Wang," Xiao Yifei straightened up, "I urge Deputy Director Nangong to take the patient's condition seriously, and not to make hasty judgments!"
Nangong Yun frowned, "Xiao Yifei? Why haven't I heard your name before?"
Feeling somewhat embarrassed, Xiao Yifei scratched his head and said softly, "I'm still an intern at this time."
"Dammit, this kid is causing me trouble, truly a burden. I need to get him out of the hospital quickly!" Watching the scene unfold, Wang Changping muttered under his breath. However, he walked up quickly, and by the time he reached Nangong Yun, Wang Changping's face had changed to a fawning smile, "Deputy Director Nangong, this kid has just started interning in my department, he doesn't know anything. Please be lenient, don't hold it against him!"
Immediately after, Wang Changping turned his head, rebuked Xiao Yifei sharply, "Xiao Xiao! The lab report is right there! Deputy Director Nangong has seen it too, what nonsense are you spouting! I've reminded you several times! Don't be so ignorant! Why don't you listen! Do you still want to work here or not! If not, pack your things and get out right now!"
Xiao Yifei looked at the hypocritical Wang Changping, a wave of disgust in his heart, "Director Wang, you think it's malnutrition, but the cause isn't necessarily malnutrition!"
Wang Changping's icy gaze flickered, oppressively looking at Xiao Yifei, but he realized that Xiao Yifei was not affected by him at all, still standing his ground, which caused Wang Changping to laugh out of sheer fury, "Heh, not bad Xiao Yi, you seem to be tough now! Daring to oppose me outright! Who gave you the confidence to be so arrogant? Now, in front of me and Director Nangong, admit your mistake, and I might forgive you!"
Nangong Yun stood by with her arms crossed, watching the two intensely.
Xiao Yifei recalled the scene he had witnessed inside the patient's body, which reinforced his conviction.
Wang Changping suddenly became as furious as thunder, raising his voice an octave, "Xiao Yi! I'm not saying more for your sake! I'm telling you! The lab report is right there! Go and look at it! Don't pretend to know what you don't! Our hospital doesn't need doctors who don't follow orders! Pack your things and go home right now!"
Just then, Nangong Yun suddenly interjected, "That's enough, Xiao Yi Yifei, is it? Then tell me, if the patient's illness isn't due to malnutrition, what caused it?"
"Deputy Director Nangong! Don't bother with this kid! He's ungrateful..." Wang Changping had just begun to speak when Nangong Yun cut him off with a wave of her hand, gesturing for Xiao Yifei to speak.
"The lungs—it's an issue with the patient's lungs!" Xiao Yifei said, narrowing his eyes.
"Are you sure?" Nangong Yun asked.
"I'm sure!"