Surgery Godfather

Chapter 291: Chapter 0275: Start the War

“You’ve worked hard today. Let me walk you back to your dorm!” Yang Ping said lovingly.

Indeed, she had been busy all day, pleasing her parents so much that they would probably be smiling even in their dreams tonight.

“If I leave now, will you miss me?”

Bullshit, such a statement is a straight-up stimulant for the male hormones. Could lead to trouble.

“How could I not miss you?”

“Then I’ll stay!”

“Really?”

“Really – I’ll stay and you can sleep in the lab!”

No flirting before bedtime, or else suffer the consequences!

Yang Ping walked Xiao Su back to the dormitory and they lingered downstairs, saying reluctant goodbyes. Xiao Su held Yang Ping’s hand, “Did I do well today?”

“Full marks!” Yang Ping gave a thumbs up.

“You don’t know, when I first met your mother, and told her I’m your girlfriend, I was so nervous. My heart was pounding. Luckily, your mom is very gentle and even a little humorous.”

“Get some rest early. You’ve worked hard today!”

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“I’ll come early tomorrow and cook breakfast for you.”

“We could buy breakfast or eat out.”

“But it’s not the same. This is a gesture of our affection. I cook nicely. Don’t you believe in my culinary skills?”

“Alright, I’ll come pick you up early tomorrow.”

“I’ll come by myself! I’ve prepared toothbrushes, toothpaste, face basins, and towels for your parents. I even put them in the bathroom. Blue for your dad, red for your mom. They won’t confuse them.”

Xiao Su let it slip. She realized it as soon as she finished speaking and her face turned red.

“You’ll have to call them that sooner or later. Might as well get used to it.” Yang Ping playfully nudged her nose.

Xiao Su kept looking back as she returned to her dorm.

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Boss Cheng indeed was a seasoned player in the business world, he knew that Yang Ping’s parents had arrived.

Three days later, he finally called Yang Ping to inquire about his parents’ visit.

“Doctor Yang, have your uncle and aunt come? Remember, I said I would arrange for a few days, don’t renege.”

“You’re being too polite. Our hospital is busy towards the end of the year. I appreciate your kindness.”

“I’ve already arranged everything – a seven-day tour of Nandu, complete with a car, driver, and guide. All you have to do is accompany your uncle and aunt.”

“Alright, but I feel bad for causing you any trouble.”

“Saying that makes it seem like an outsider.”

Old Cheng put down the phone feeling refreshed. Doing business is all about networking.

Sometimes, having one powerful contact can lead to smooth sailing in life.

He was already considering the arrangement for the Spring Festival. With Yang Ping always engrossed in work, Old Cheng felt he should take care of these trivial matters of life for him.

He was considering what type of food the elderly liked, what could be the arrangement for the Spring Festival, and other such plans.

To book the high-speed rail tickets back for the elderly couple was difficult at this time. However, Old Cheng decided to leverage his contacts to ensure that he could secure two tickets for them.

There was a knock on the door. Old Cheng was in a good mood and said loudly, “Come in!”

Dean Cai hurried in, “Boss Cheng, here is the report from the Southeast Asia inspection tour.”

“Leave it here, I’ll look at it in a while!” Old Cheng didn’t want to look at it yet.

Last time when Old Cheng discovered two patients from Southeast Asia infiltrating a medical tourism group, he immediately sniffed a grand business opportunity. He swiftly assembled a team to investigate the medical market in Southeast Asia. The first expedition had concluded, and he planned to personally attend the second one after the New Year.

The United States, Germany and Japan are the medical powerhouses of the world, receiving a constant influx of patients from all corners of the globe. Especially, the world’s wealthy pour into these countries in search of medical treatment.

In recent years, China has made remarkable progress, gaining international recognition. It’s plausible to expand into overseas markets in the medical field.

There are many ethnic Chinese in Southeast Asia, many of whom are in good economic conditions. It is most fitting to penetrate the market via Southeast Asia.

Daring to broach ideas others wouldn’t, Old Cheng even imagined a grand vision of building a hospital that would serve the entire world.

Of course, he doesn’t have that much money for now, but imagining is not a crime.

“A case arrived at the outpatient department, botched by Yunjian during surgery. The patient wants to come to us for a redo. The physician in out-patient department reported to me over the phone, and I’ve turned it down. Isn’t it a joke? A case botched by Yunjian, sent to us for a redo. Are we supposed to wipe up after him? If an air conditioner of Midea breaks down, are we at Gree supposed to repair it?” Dean Cai expressed his resentment, recounting his unpleasant experience of the day to Boss Cheng.

“You’re talking about a case that Yunjian botched during surgery?” Old Cheng asked.

“Yes!” Dean Cai looked at the boss as he seemed very interested.

“Be quick. Get in contact and ask the doctor from the outpatient service to admit him!”

“Boss Cheng, this patient has stirred up quite a fuss in town, should we really step into this muddy water?”

Old Cheng raised an eyebrow: “What’s there to fear? Recently, audits over fire safety and taxation have been conducted in our hospital. Can you say it has nothing to do with He Chunsheng and He Qiusheng from Yunjian stirring up trouble? Business competition is like a battlefield, you can’t dodge just because you want to. If you dodge, they will chase and attack you. I, Cheng Liquan, don’t provoke troubles, yet I don’t fear them either. If they want to stir up troubles, let’s play along. Not only will we admit this patient, but we will make a grand move. I heard that the patient is trying to seek media attention, yet no one has taken up his story. I would like to play the philanthropist this time and give this patient a helping hand for free. Dean Cai, please secure the patient’s records. I will have Doctor Yang look at it. If we can take this, not only will we ask TV stations to come over and make a documentary, but we will also invite various other media.”

“Boss Cheng, are you sure about this? This move will completely sever our relationship with Yunjian and start a head-on conflict.” Dean Cai hesitated a bit.

“Yes, let’s go to war. I, Cheng Liquan, just want to run a good hospital. There is such a huge market out there for all to compete healthily. But they always resort to underhand methods. Does it make sense? If a tiger doesn’t roar, they will really take me as a sick cat.” Boss Cheng spoke with full conviction.

It’s underlying truth. If your opponent resorts to dirty tricks and you play by the rules, you’re likely to be knocked down instantly with a vicious move.

If it’s going to be a dirty game where all is fair, well then, let’s return the favor.

“If we call so many media outlets, will they come?” Dean Cai worried.

“It’s just a matter of money. What’s the difficulty?” Boss Cheng responded dismissively.

After a little chat, Dean Cai had to leave for some errands. Boss Cheng ordered him to expedite this task while the incident was still the talk of the town.

This is an opportunity to strike both at his opponent and for his own publicity. It must be well executed.

With technical support from Doctor Yang, Old Cheng became much bolder in decision-making.

A few years ago, while touring an out-of-town, Old Cheng visited a temple and donated money for incense. He also asked an elderly Taoist priest for fortune-telling. The Taoist stroked his beard and nodded: “You’ll meet a benefactor in your middle age”.

Old Cheng asked where this benefactor was, hoping for some guidance. Even a clue indicating North, South, East, West would suffice.

The Taoist remained silent, he pointed towards the outside. Old Cheng looked out, but saw nothing. Was he pointing at a specific direction? On a closer look, he realized it was a forest of trees outside.

Old Cheng wanted to get a clear answer, but the Taoist adopted an enigmatic expression and said no more.

Not until the arrival of Yang Ping did Old Cheng finally understand what he meant back then. What the Taoist pointed to was ‘Yang’, as in cottonwood. An epiphany struck Old Cheng as if a golden path was laid out in front of him.

Whether the Taoist was indeed pointing to a grove of cottonwoods at that time, Old Cheng couldn’t remember. But it didn’t matter, Boss Cheng firmly believed it must be so.

Dean Cai was very efficient, and quickly secured the patient’s records.

The doctor at the outpatient department was quite astute. He had the foresight to take photos of all the patient’s images and noted down the contact details.

Old Cheng’s office was equipped with a film viewer too. He decided to take a look first and get a preliminary understanding.

The previous surgery was a wreck, causing comminuted fractures to the distal end of the femur.

If a redo is to be performed, how could it be done?

The fracture has to be fixed. But crisscrossingly arrayed nails would interfere with the passage drilling procedure.

If less nails were used, the fractured segments would be hard to fix. And for joint intra-fractures, anatomical reduction is necessary.

This case was quite troublesome and would have to be dealt with in two stages.

“Let’s have Doctor Yang take a look.”

Old Cheng picked up his cellphone.