Chapter 49

Gao Xinhua fully understood the leader's intentions, which is why he decisively agreed to Cai Rongjuan's resignation.

Not long after Cai Rongjuan left Gao Xinhua's office, she received a summons from the court. Tong Meili had filed a lawsuit against her for damaging private property, and the case had been accepted with a hearing date set.

After receiving the medical appraisal results, Tong Meili changed her strategy. She knew that a medical malpractice lawsuit would be impossible to win, so she turned to suing for property damage. Her lawyer advised her to sue the individual directly, as this would increase her chances of winning.

Cai Rongjuan never expected Tong Meili to sue her in this way. She consulted a lawyer friend, who advised her that it would be best for the hospital to handle the matter. Before the hearing, the most important thing was to gather evidence favorable to her.

At the time of the incident, many hospital staff were present, and Cai Rongjuan remembered that the three from the Medical Affairs Department were there. She also understood the consequences of losing the case. If she lost, she would likely face a huge compensation, as the invoice was for 8.8 million yuan. Now that Tong Meili was suing her personally, Changxing Hospital would not cover the costs for her.

Cai Rongjuan regretted resigning. The most important thing now was to find witnesses. She called her husband, Tan Guoliang, and they went to the Medical Affairs Department together.

Zhou Wenbin was in the provincial capital for a meeting, and Cheng Xiaohong was on sick leave. The Medical Affairs Department was left with only Xu Chunliang.

Both of them had had unpleasant experiences with Xu Chunliang, and seeing him there made them feel awkward.

Tan Guoliang steeled himself and greeted him, "Xiao Xu, are you alone?"

Xu Chunliang looked at them and said, "Yes, just me."

"Is Director Zhou not here?"

Xu Chunliang replied irritably, "He's in the provincial capital for a meeting. You can call him."

Tan Guoliang and Cai Rongjuan exchanged glances, and Tan Guoliang laughed, "So you're in charge of the Medical Affairs Department now."

"Sure, what's up?"

Tan Guoliang said, "It's like this, do you remember Tong Meili? When she came to the Medical Affairs Department and caused a scene, she accidentally dropped her bracelet. You were there, right?"

Xu Chunliang nodded, "Yes, I was there. The incident didn't happen in the Medical Affairs Department but in the adjacent mediation room."

Cai Rongjuan said, "Right, in the adjacent room. You should remember the situation. Tong Meili was threatening to jump from the building, and you called me to persuade her."

Xu Chunliang detected the underlying meaning in her words and laughed, "Director Cai, your memory seems a bit off. I first went to ask you to resolve the issue, but you didn't come. Later, Tong Meili climbed out the window and demanded to see you. We in the Medical Affairs Department were just helping the patient convey her request; we didn't force you to come."

Cai Rongjuan took a deep breath, realizing that this young man was not to be underestimated.

Tan Guoliang, who had experienced Xu Chunliang's sharpness, pulled his wife to sit on the sofa. Xu Chunliang hadn't even offered them a seat, and young people these days were becoming increasingly impolite.

Xu Chunliang picked up his teacup and sipped tea, "Is there anything else you need?"

Tan Guoliang laughed, "It's like this. Since you were there, you must have seen what happened, right?"

"What do you mean?"

Xu Chunliang had already heard about Tong Meili's lawsuit against Cai Rongjuan and deduced that they had come to the Medical Affairs Department for this reason.

"It's about Tong Meili dropping her bracelet," Tan Guoliang emphasized.

Xu Chunliang said, "Oh, that. From my angle, I didn't see it clearly. The situation was like this: Director Cai was leaving, and Tong Meili didn't want her to. Director Cai insisted on leaving, and Tong Meili firmly refused. They had a physical altercation, and I saw Director Cai suddenly shake her hand, and Tong Meili's bracelet fell to the ground with a clatter."

Cai Rongjuan became anxious, knowing that if Xu Chunliang testified like this in court, she would be in trouble. "Xiao Xu, it wasn't like that. I was trying to leave, and she grabbed me and纠缠我. I was scared and tried to get away, and her bracelet somehow fell. It has nothing to do with me."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Yes, I was a bit far away, so I can't be sure of the exact details. Only you and Tong Meili know what really happened. I only saw the physical altercation, and I'm not sure how the bracelet ended up on the ground."

The couple's faces turned green. They had hoped to find a favorable witness, but Xu Chunliang's testimony seemed to be adding fuel to the fire.

Tan Guoliang said, "What about the surveillance footage? You must have saved it, right?"

Xu Chunliang nodded, "Yes, it was saved. The police have already taken it and reviewed it multiple times. The footage doesn't show how the bracelet fell. Don't worry, the truth will come out, and the hospital will back you up. Don't be afraid."

Tan Guoliang said, "Xiao Xu, we won't hide it from you. Tong Meili is suing our Xiao Cai, and it's completely unreasonable."

"Why? Didn't the appraisal results already show that it wasn't a surgical accident, and the hospital doesn't need to take responsibility?"

Cai Rongjuan saw that this young man was pretending to be ignorant. Tan Guoliang, who was a bit slow, emphasized, "But she is suing our Xiao Cai and demanding compensation."

Xu Chunliang said, "Then let the court decide. Trust that the law is fair. It won't wrong a good person or let a bad person go unpunished."

Cai Rongjuan couldn't hold back, "What do you mean by that? Is the Medical Affairs Department not going to help?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Director Cai, our department handles medical disputes. Your situation doesn't fall under that category, so I can't help you."

"Xiao Xu, that's irresponsible. If it weren't for the hospital, why would I have a conflict with Tong Meili? Did it happen at the hospital? Did it happen during work hours?" Cai Rongjuan's voice grew louder.

Xu Chunliang laughed, "Don't get too worked up. I'm just a small staff member. If you have any issues, contact Director Zhou. If that doesn't work, there are higher-ups."

Tan Guoliang patted his wife's shoulder, signaling her to calm down. They had no reason to get angry with Xu Chunliang, as it wouldn't help.

Tan Guoliang suggested that his wife withdraw her resignation. Now was not the time to resign.

Although Cai Rongjuan also regretted it, she refused to go back to Gao Xinhua to retrieve her resignation letter due to pride. After discussing it, Tan Guoliang steeled himself and entered Gao Xinhua's office.

Gao Xinhua didn't show any particular reaction when he saw him, "Old Tan, are you here to resign too?"

Tan Guoliang hurriedly shook his head, "No, how could I resign? I'm here to retrieve Cai Rongjuan's resignation letter. She acted too impulsively and didn't consult me. I criticized her harshly after finding out."

Gao Xinhua inwardly laughed, "Old Tan, don't let this affect your relationship. Mutual respect is important. Since Director Cai has made up her mind, you should respect her decision."

"Director Gao, please don't misunderstand. I've already convinced her. She realizes that her decision was impulsive and lacks consideration. Changxing has nurtured us for so many years; how can we just leave?"

"Is that so? I thought you two would stand together."

"No, I will definitely stay at Changxing."

Gao Xinhua deliberately said, "In times of trouble, even the closest partners may part ways."

Tan Guoliang knew he was teasing him but couldn't get angry due to his position. He laughed, "Director Gao, don't joke around. What about the resignation?"

Gao Xinhua said, "It's already approved, and the personnel department is processing it."

"Ah? Director Gao, please talk to them. We won't resign..."

"That's not up to me."

"Director Gao, don't joke with me. You oversee the outpatient department; how can it not be up to you?"

Gao Xinhua thought, "I wonder how this guy got to be a deputy director. I've made it so clear, and you still don't understand. You deserve to be looked down upon by your wife."

"I also have a superior."

Gao Xinhua deliberately said, "I am also under someone's command."