Chapter 13

While the female patient was being rescued, orthopedic expert Li Yigang was also urgently treating her husband.

The male patient was brought in with very low blood pressure, a deformed and bleeding right knee, and multiple areas of swelling and pain in his right hip, thigh, knee, and calf, making it impossible for him to move. Qin Chuan applied pressure bandages, administered fluids to the patient, and performed a CT scan. The results showed: dislocation of the right femoral head with a comminuted fracture of the acetabulum, a comminuted fracture of the middle and distal segments of the right femur, a comminuted fracture of the right patella, a comminuted fracture of the right femoral lateral condyle, and two fractures in the proximal and middle segments of the right calf.

"Who did this treatment?" Li Yigang asked.

"What? Is there something wrong with it?" Gao Zhanting asked.

"No, it's not that. I didn't know you did this," Li Yigang said.

"How did you know?" Gao Zhanting asked.

"Could you do it this well?" Li Yigang countered.

"Doctor Li, your words are hurtful. Why can't I do it this well?" Gao Zhanting asked.

"In our orthopedic department, this is nothing. But in your emergency department, it's not easy. You're good at intubation and CPR, but bone realignment is more difficult for you. Although this initial treatment isn't perfect, it's quite impressive. The patient's condition is complex. He has lost a lot of blood, and one surgery can't solve all the problems. For now, we can only partially realign the bones, but the work you did has already laid the groundwork, and you administered fluids. You've done the preliminary work for us. Now we can proceed to the second part," Li Yigang said.

"It seems this guy has some skills," Gao Zhanting said.

"Who?" Li Yigang asked.

"Qin Chuan. He just started this year. He's only been working here for a little over two months," Gao Zhanting said.

"Is that so? That's quite impressive. I've never seen such a talented young doctor before. I should really get to know him better," Li Yigang said.

After assisting Pan Jieyun with the female patient's surgery, Qin Chuan returned to the emergency department.

"Doctor Qin, are you busy?" Jiang Lingling blocked Qin Chuan as soon as she saw him.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem with a patient?" Qin Chuan asked.

"No, everyone is fine. How is the car accident patient?" Jiang Lingling asked.

"He's doing well. We managed to save him, and his vital signs are now stable," Qin Chuan said.

"Have a drink." Jiang Lingling handed a bottle of drink to Qin Chuan and then blushed and ran away.

Qin Chuan stood there for a while, holding the drink and looking at Jiang Lingling's back, a smile appeared on his face. He wasn't a block of wood; he could feel Jiang Lingling's passionate emotions. Although Qin Chuan didn't have any special feelings for Jiang Lingling yet, being adored by such a beautiful girl was very pleasant.

Qin Chuan was also considering whether he should let go of his past burdens and consider a new relationship. People who are emotionally invested often suffer the most in love and find it hardest to let go.

Qin Chuan shook his head and returned to the doctor's station. Wu Xiaoming, who had worked the night shift, was still full of energy, but his colleague He Xuedong knew that Wu Xiaoming had spent the whole night sleeping in the emergency department's rest room. He Xuedong had been so busy he couldn't catch his breath, and Wu Xiaoming hadn't even glanced over.

"Qin Chuan, I hope you don't mind if I call you by your name. I think we're about the same age, and it feels more intimate to call each other by name," Wu Xiaoming said warmly as he saw Qin Chuan enter the doctor's station.

Qin Chuan didn't understand what Wu Xiaoming was up to but still replied, "Of course not. We all call each other by name in our department. It's more intimate that way."

"That's good. I was worried you wouldn't accept me. When I first rotated here, I had some reservations, but now I've decided to work hard in the emergency department. Gold will shine wherever it is. By the way, I plan to study some of the cases you've handled before. You won't mind, right?" Wu Xiaoming asked.

"Of course not. There's nothing to hide. But it can only be viewed and shared internally. We can't let it get out, as it involves patient privacy. If the patients find out, it could be very troublesome," Qin Chuan said.

"Of course, I understand that. I'm a doctor; I know the rules," Wu Xiaoming said.

After handing the drink to Qin Chuan, Jiang Lingling quickly ran back to the nurse's station, almost colliding with Fang Ping, who was pushing a cart.

"Hey, you little brat, why are you running so fast? Watch where you're going! You almost hit me," Fang Ping complained.

"Sorry. I have something to do," Jiang Lingling said hurriedly.

Fang Ping quickly grabbed her, "No, you can't leave. You have to tell me what just happened."

"Nothing," Jiang Lingling was a bit flustered.

"Your face is written all over with 'I have something to do,'" Fang Ping wouldn't let go.

Jiang Lingling had no choice but to whisper a few words in Fang Ping's ear.

"You silly thing. I thought something serious had happened," Fang Ping said.

"I feel so embarrassed. He hasn't made any moves, and I'm the one taking the initiative," Jiang Lingling said.

"When dealing with a man as rare as a panda, you have to take the initiative. But you also need to control it. If you go too far, it will backfire," Fang Ping said.

"Do you think I've gone too far?" Jiang Lingling asked.

"No, not at all. But your approach is a bit off," Fang Ping said.

"Good sister, give me some advice!" Jiang Lingling said.

Jiang Lingling's father, Jiang Yudong, is the mayor of Tanshan City. Recently, an inspection team has been conducting a covert investigation in Tanshan, uncovering some serious issues in the Jiangtan Development Zone. Although most of the problems were left by his predecessors, as the current mayor, Jiang Yudong must deal with them. The issues are very thorny, and Jiang Yudong frowned.

"Mayor Jiang, the issues in Jiangtan have nothing to do with you. Whoever caused the problems should clean them up. If you take on these issues, it won't be a good thing. If you handle them poorly, it could lead to more problems, putting you in a difficult position," Jiang Yudong's secretary, Gao Zhe, who is only 27 years old but very smooth and shrewd, said.

Jiang Yudong nodded, "I understand your point, but I have to deal with this. The inspection team has already uncovered the issues, and the facts are clear. The provincial government is also well aware. It's not my fault, but someone has to solve the problem. As the head of the municipal government, who else can step in? Moreover, the importance of Jiangtan to Tanshan is well known. If the developers leave, the victims will be the property owners in Tanshan. If this issue isn't resolved, the property owners might cause a group incident, making the problem even more serious. As the mayor of Tanshan, I can't avoid responsibility."

Gao Zhe nodded, "Your perspective is different because of your position. Mayor Jiang, you have a broader view of the issues."

"Enough, don't flatter me. Do you have time tonight? My wife wants you to come over for dinner," Jiang Yudong said.

"I have time. Whenever my mother-in-law calls, I'm always available," Gao Zhe smiled.

"Does that mean my position as mayor is less important than your mother-in-law?" Jiang Yudong asked.

"Not at all. In official matters, I follow Mayor Jiang, but in personal matters, I follow my mother-in-law," Gao Zhe smiled.

"Then go and finish your work. After work, come to my place," Jiang Yudong said.