His predecessor failed

Chapter 120 Difficult Patients

It's getting hot in H Province in May, but the weather is still unstable. Su Zhuzhu picked a black half-sleeved long skirt with a slightly waisted style, a knitted cardigan with a thin circle of white lace and gold buttons, which instantly brightened up the skirt.

Su Zhuzhu thought about it and combed her hair into a half-tied princess hairstyle. She didn't want it to be too eye-catching so she didn't use a headdress. Then she changed into a pair of plain flat shoes and carried a white woven bag.

They are all high-end products from the Space Mall. The styles are very ordinary, but the quality is top-notch. Putting them on makes her look ladylike and elegant. What's more, Su Zhuzhu is good-looking, with fair skin and a slim figure, so she can make ordinary styles eye-catching.

Su Zhuzhu originally thought about changing into a more ordinary set, but after thinking about it, it was getting late and it would be too late to change. She couldn't rush to go there for lunch. Besides, she was now a well-known person in Qingfeng County, so she had nothing to worry about if anything really happened. Besides, the hospital was only a few steps away, so she could just go back to the guesthouse early.

As expected, as soon as she walked out of the room, she attracted countless eyes. Men, women, young and old, all looked at her. Fortunately, they were all kind and honest, without any malice, and their eyes were full of admiration.

Su Zhuzhu responded with a polite smile one by one.

There were also those brave young girls who came up to ask Su Zhuzhu where she bought her clothes. They were so optimistic and elegant that they surrounded her and started chattering.

Su Zhuzhu liked this kind of vitality and vigor, and didn't mind showing it to the girls at all, but she still told them with regret that it was bought in Beijing and might not be available here.

Sure enough, the little girls all showed regretful looks, but they still thanked Su Zhuzhu politely, and looked at the style of the clothes carefully, wondering if they could find a tailor to make a similar one.

After saying goodbye to the group of girls, I looked at my watch and realized that I was running out of time, so I decided not to waste any more time and walked towards the hospital at a quickened pace.

Dean Chen really didn't expect to see Su Zhuzhu today, and she came to see him, which made him very happy. He knew how busy Su Zhuzhu was now. She had to take care of the Red Star Brigade's medicinal material processing factory and hot sauce factory, and also be a health worker. It was said that she also learned Chinese medicine from the village barefoot doctor. So as long as there was no problem that could not be solved, he generally did not bother Su Zhuzhu. This was not a gold that could be buried in Qingfeng County. It would shine sooner or later. They were all old, and the country would still look to these young people in the future. What they could do was to pave more roads for young people and let them go higher and further.

I have to say that Dean Chen is a man of great love. He has been managing a hospital for so many years, and his food, clothing, housing and transportation are no better than those of ordinary people. This is why Su Zhuzhu is happy to be friends with Dean Chen. Dean Chen is a good elder worthy of respect.

Dean Chen looked at the girl in front of him. She was obviously just a little girl. Most girls of this age were thinking about what to wear and where to go for fun every day. But the girl in front of him gave him a very calm feeling from the first time they met. She didn't look like an inexperienced person. She had a very open mind and good skills.

"Zhuzhu, last time I called the Red Star Battalion, the captain said you were visiting your family in the army, and that it would take at least two or three months for you to come back. How come you came back early? Did you encounter any problems?"

Sure enough, there was a warm feeling again, a warm current flowing in my heart.

"Dean, I'm fine. You see, I'm fine. I'm not missing any limbs. The main reason I came back early is because my partner is on a mission, and I have nothing to do in the army. It's better to come back early because there are still a lot of things waiting for me here!"

"Girl, you really don't plan to join the army! Your medical skills will make you popular no matter where you are."

"You are the only one who treats me like a treasure. There are many talented people out there. I still need to learn more."

Speaking of this, Dean Chen nodded in agreement. This girl has great potential.

"I was right about you, girl. You have a lot of cleavage in your chest. Your uncle Chen is waiting to see the day when you shine."

Su Zhuzhu thought to herself that you think too highly of me.

"Uncle Chen, you have to take good care of yourself. When I shine, I'll take you to see it, hahahaha!"

The atmosphere in the dean's office was very harmonious. They hadn't seen each other for a while, so they had a lot to talk about. Su Zhuzhu was happy to chat with such an elder. Not only could she learn a lot, but it also diverted her attention. Although she said in her heart that she wanted to let it go, she couldn't help but think of He Qiaojin when she was free, which made her feel a little uncomfortable.

However, since she set foot on the land of Qingfeng County, Su Zhuzhu has felt much better. Perhaps this warm land gave her strength and her spirit has recovered a lot.

After chatting about trivial matters, Su Zhuzhu asked Director Chen how the hospital was doing recently and if there was anything she could help with. It just so happened that she had some free time these days and could help out in the hospital.

"You came just in time. I called the Red Star Brigade a few days ago to look for you, but I couldn't find you. Isn't this a coincidence?"

"It seems that I came back just in time. Uncle Chen, please tell me what happened."

Dean Chen asked Su Zhuzhu to sit down and drink tea first, and he asked someone to bring her medical records and examination materials.

It was almost noon, but Su Zhuzhu was not in a hurry.

There were two difficult patients in total. One of them was the wife of the director of a textile factory. Because they were involved in disaster relief work in the past, they were unable to save their child. The medical conditions at the time were poor, which led to adhesion of the cervical endometrium. Now they are in their thirties. The couple is anxious to have a baby. In the past few years, they have visited several large hospitals, taken medicines, and had injections, but still could not get pregnant.

Dean Chen had known this patient before. The county town is so small that basically everyone knows each other. The couple asked Dean Chen to help keep an eye out for a good doctor. It was really because of the years gone by and their age that they started to get anxious.

This time, Dean Chen specially brought it to Su Zhuzhu to take a look. Maybe Zhuzhu has a solution.

Another patient came from the provincial capital. He was an old cadre in the army. He was shot in the war before. The battlefield conditions were limited, so he survived, but a tiny shrapnel remained inside. When he was young, he could still hold on. Now that he is old, he is suffering. It is said that the willpower of the soldiers is strong, so he can endure so many years, but the torture has also made his temper worse day by day.

The director of the hospital that had treated Liu Shuting heard Director Chen mention the heart surgery performed by Su Zhuzhu on Liu Shuting when he went to the provincial capital for a meeting. The surgery on such a young child was so successful, so they saw hope. If they could solve this problem for the old commander, he wouldn't have to suffer day and night in the future. He was an old hero of the country, and they were heartbroken to see him suffer for so many years. However, they tried every possible way but couldn't eradicate the disease, so they had to perform surgery to remove the shrapnel.

The old commander came directly a few days ago and was admitted to the county hospital. He underwent examination and consultation first. Because he did not ask clearly in advance, he thought it was the hospital's chief surgeon. So after the examination, he found out that the technology was still not up to the task. Moreover, the most promising doctor was the foreign aid doctor, Su Zhuzhu, who happened to be away.

However, the old commander was also stubborn. No matter whether he was there or not, it didn't matter where he was hospitalized, so he simply decided not to leave. It was good to stay in the county hospital, so he didn't have to worry about people he knew and didn't know visiting him every day. He was already in poor health and was annoyed by the noise.

So this time I came to the county hospital without even saying hello, I just came quietly and finally had a few days of rest in peace.

Moreover, Qingfeng County is a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. The guards can get a lot of fresh and delicious things for him to taste every day, so he doesn't want to leave!

Unexpectedly, it was a coincidence that Su Zhuzhu came back early and came to see Dean Chen as soon as she came back. I have to say it was fate, otherwise I would have to wait a few more days.

Dean Chen had asked someone to sort out almost all the information of the two patients. In his opinion, if Su Zhuzhu couldn't help, then the entire hospital wouldn't be able to help either.

Then Su Zhuzhu sat down and began to look at the information. Knowing the identities of the two patients, Su Zhuzhu felt respect for them, so she looked at it very carefully.

More than an hour passed, and Su Zhuzhu had a basic understanding of the situation. Both cases were a little tricky, but neither was a problem for her. However, Su Zhuzhu did not give any guarantees, and only asked Dean Chen to make arrangements. She would personally examine the two patients.

When Dean Chen saw that Su Zhuzhu didn't show any doubtful expression, he knew there was hope. He was delighted and immediately made arrangements. He had the old army commander examined in the afternoon and called the textile factory director's office, asking his wife to come to the hospital at three o'clock in the afternoon.

"Let's go and eat first. The patient won't be in a hurry. Let's fill our stomachs first."

Dean Chen planned to take Su Zhuzhu to a state-owned restaurant for dinner, but Su Zhuzhu refused.

"Uncle Chen, let's eat in the hospital cafeteria. These two patients will need several days to be treated. You should ask someone to give me some meal tickets. I will eat in the cafeteria these days. If it is convenient, can you arrange a dormitory for me? My luggage is still in the guesthouse!"

"Little girl, this is nothing. I'll arrange it for you this afternoon. If you don't mind, you can stay at my house. I've been wanting to see you for a long time. Let's go to the state-owned restaurant for dinner. Have something good. You've been on the train for so long, and you came to see me right away. You must not have eaten well on the way. The food in the hospital is too light. It's better to eat outside. Come home with me in the evening."

After Dean Chen said this, Su Zhuzhu followed him.

Dean Chen spent a lot of money today. He ordered a chicken, a fish stew, a bowl of braised pork, and a plate of stir-fried vegetables. There were four dishes for two people, and three of them were hard dishes. Su Zhuzhu was shocked.

"Uncle Chen, there's no way we can finish all this. You know how big the portion is, it's such a waste."

"Don't waste it, don't waste it. Qiming will come over later. Qiming, you still remember, he is my grandson."

Su Zhuzhu breathed a sigh of relief. It was okay to have more men, otherwise she would really be bloated.

"I remember, I remember. I met him last time and we had dinner together. Your grandson is a very good doctor. You have to train him well, old man."

Dean Chen smiled. His grandson was indeed his pride. Among so many children in his family, only Qiming inherited his legacy, and he was quite talented.

"That's what I mean. I want Qiming to learn more from you. He has plenty of time with an old man like me, but not many opportunities to be with you. So if it's convenient for this treatment, Zhuzhu, you can help me take care of him. It's a selfish act of mine."

"How can this be considered selfish, Uncle Chen? You are doing this for the country and the people. Doctor Chen's improvement in medical skills is also a good thing for the country and the people. You think too much. It's okay. And Doctor Qiao from last time, if you think it's appropriate, you can come together. The old commander's surgery definitely requires an assistant, so let's just have the two of them. As for the lady from the textile factory, I have to talk to her about my treatment plan first, and then we'll talk about it after the patient agrees."

Dean Chen agreed repeatedly, and he said, this girl, you can see at a glance that she is confident, but she just won't say it. However, the most important thing for a doctor is to be steady, no one can guarantee that there will be no accidents during the treatment process. Not bad, he likes it.

Soon, Chen Qiming also arrived at the state-owned restaurant. He looked around the door and saw his grandfather and Dr. Su Zhuzhu.

After sitting down, the two greeted each other and chatted briefly before the dishes were served. The three of them started eating, chatting as they ate. The three of them ate happily and finished all the food.

After lunch, Dean Chen suggested that Su Zhuzhu move to his house, as the environment in the hospital dormitory was still a bit poor.

However, Su Zhuzhu refused. The Chen family had an unmarried grandson of such a big age living at home, and it would not be appropriate for her to live there. After all, the standards in this era were quite strict. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, she would rather live in a dormitory or a guesthouse. It would only be a few days anyway. In her previous life, she often slept on the ground in the battlefield and in the slums, and could sleep anywhere when she was tired. She had also suffered a lot. Although the material conditions in this era were worse, from different perspectives, it had the advantage of stability. No matter when, peace is the most important thing.

It was still early after dinner, so Director Chen asked his grandson to help Su Zhuzhu check out, move her luggage to the hospital, and settle down first.

Thinking that the conditions in the hospital dormitory were average and there might not be anything inside, Su Zhuzhu took out some luggage from the space in the room. Her bag was big enough and this time it was really full. There was a mattress, a bedspread, and a thin quilt. If it was cold at night, she would take out some more.

Chen Qiming was of great use today. Not only did he help Su Zhuzhu move her luggage to the hospital dormitory, he also ran around to buy daily necessities such as buckets, washbasins, and thermoses. Finally, he found a few interns to help clean Su Zhuzhu's dormitory so that she could move in directly. If he had not been involved in the treatment of these two patients, he would have had to do it himself. Now that Minglu has passed, Su Zhuzhu is also his teacher, and it is not his duty to do some work for the teacher. His grandfather often reminds him to be more proactive.