Chapter 1057: Seeing Is Believing

Chang Baoqing’s first reaction was that fractures should be sent to orthopedics, X-rays should be taken to determine the severity of the injury before further treatment. In their team, orthopedic doctors are the majority, and from the current situation of receiving patients, trauma and orthopedic patients make up the vast majority.

Xu Chunliang seemed to have completely forgotten the task assigned to him by his superiors and his role as a guide doctor. He glanced over and said, “It’s a small problem, let me fix it. After applying the plaster for two weeks, it’ll be fine.”

Chang Baoqing was stunned. Did I hear wrong? Who is this guy? Is he a witch doctor?

The busiest departments on-site were orthopedics and general surgery. Although Qin Guoliang was a cardiology expert, his role wasn’t significant in an occasion like this. His tent wasn’t far from the triage area. Due to what happened earlier, he was worried that Xu Chunliang might cause trouble. After all, he’s the leader of the seventh team, and if anyone causes trouble, he would be responsible. So, Qin Guoliang occasionally paid attention to the situation at triage.

Seeing more and more people gathering at the triage, he realized something wasn’t right and quickly put down his work to check the situation.

Xu Chunliang had already successfully reset the child’s arm fracture, applied a plaster from Huichun Hall, fixed the affected area with a small splint, and told the middle-aged woman, “Go home, come for a change of medicine in two days. Children recover relatively fast, and he’ll be fine within half a month.”

Chang Baoqing was still in shock and was about to speak when Qin Guoliang rushed over. “Xu Chunliang, what are you doing? You’re supposed to triage, who allowed you to treat patients here?”

Xu Chunliang ignored him completely: “Next.”

Qin Guoliang got angry, rushed up to stop the middle-aged woman, and pointed at the child. “Did you let the child get an X-ray? Did you figure out the sickness? You just simply treated it and let him go? If something goes wrong, you’ll be responsible.”

Xu Chunliang squinted disdainfully at Qin Guoliang: “Old Qin, I’m busy here. See all these patients behind me? If you can’t help, then don’t create trouble.”

The group of patients waiting for resetting behind him became unhappy and started making noise: “Exactly, don’t cause trouble. Dr. Xu is a miracle doctor, truly skilled doctors don’t need auxiliary checks.”

The young man who just successfully got his bone reset hadn’t left yet and spoke up justly: “If you can do it, then go ahead. Why are you saying Dr. Xu isn’t responsible?”

At this moment, Wang Xiaofeng from orthopedics came over to see the situation because their patient who was just being reset was suddenly called away by someone from the same village. He followed them out to see what was going on and found that the patient was already in the queue at the triage, with more than ten people waiting for Xu Chunliang to reset them.

Qin Guoliang pointed at Xu Chunliang and said, “Xu Chunliang, if you continue messing around like this, I’ll have to report to the leaders.”

Xu Chunliang didn’t even blink: “Get out of the way, don’t interfere with my treatment.” As he spoke, he successfully helped another patient reset.

Laymen watch the fun, experts see the tricks. Chang Baoqing was initially rather angry, but after seeing Xu Chunliang’s skilled resetting techniques and hearing the crisp sound of joints aligning, he realized this young man wasn’t just messing around—he really had skill. If he didn’t have a reputation for curing on the spot, there wouldn’t be a long line in front of him. In such an environment, the doctor’s academic qualifications and titles don’t play a big role.

What patients care about is how to quickly relieve their pain. Some who were just judged by orthopedics to require surgery came over with a hopeful look, and Xu Chunliang solved the problem in a few moves. Word of mouth spread quickly, attracting more people. By now, he had successfully reset six patients.

Though Qin Guoliang wanted to argue, Chang Baoqing lightly patted his shoulder, hinting him to stay silent. He had been watching for a while from the side and had seen some skill.

Wang Xiaofeng’s last patient sat in front of Xu Chunliang—another case of shoulder dislocation. Wang Xiaofeng had been busy for fifteen minutes and couldn’t reset it, but Xu Chunliang succeeded in under one minute.

Wang Xiaofeng felt a bit ashamed, preparing to turn back, while Qin Guoliang quietly reminded him to take the last few patients for an X-ray to see how effective Xu Chunliang’s treatment really was. Though everyone was here to help, they couldn’t allow an incompetent doctor to tarnish their collective reputation.

Not every patient was willing to cooperate, especially those who were successfully reset; most believe it’s unnecessary. X-rays expose them to radiation, and they’re clear about their own condition after treatment, with tangible comfort.

There were indeed some patients who had X-rays done, including the child with a broken arm. The results shocked everyone; after Xu Chunliang’s resetting technique, the child’s fracture was correctly aligned, and all other patients were successfully reset too.

Chang Baoqing, knowing the results, rubbed his rough chin: “Looks like I’ve really placed him in the wrong place. Who exactly is this kid?”

Not only did Qin Guoliang not feel proud, but he was rather upset, silently returning to his clinic for consultations. As the team leader of the seventh team and the top expert of the team, being publicly humiliated was unpleasant.

Wang Xiaofeng said, “Dongzhou Infectious Disease Hospital office director, but he’s the heir of Huichun Hall.”

Chang Baoqing said, “Huichun Hall? The Huichun Hall of Dongzhou’s Mr. Xu Changshan?”

Wang Xiaofeng nodded: “He’s the grandson of Mr. Xu.”

“No wonder!”

Xu Chunliang had only been here for half a day, and his reputation had spread far and wide. The entire temporary hospital knew a highly skilled young traditional Chinese doctor had come from Dongzhou—his resetting techniques were unparalleled, his orthopedic treatments were unmatched, and his ancestral plasters were unrivaled.

The orthopedics department has set up five consultation rooms, but by one o’clock in the afternoon, the number of patients treated by Xu Chunliang alone surpassed that of the combined efforts of all five rooms.

Initially, only Xu Chunliang was busy at the triage station, but later Zhang Li began to assist him full-time, and at eleven in the morning, Wang Xiaofeng was also sent to help him.

Wang Xiaofeng quietly told Xu Chunliang that it was Dean Chang’s idea, which meant Xu Chunliang’s performance had already gained high recognition from Chang Baoqing.

While there were fewer patients, Chang Baoqing arranged for everyone to eat in shifts.

Wang Xiaofeng finished eating and asked Xu Chunliang to go and eat while he covered for him temporarily.

Xu Chunliang went to the place to get food and collected a box meal. Since the temporary hospital had just been established today, the conditions were very basic, and there weren’t enough chairs, so he had to squat in a tent to eat while it was raining heavily outside.

Just then, Chang Baoqing also came over to eat and proactively approached Xu Chunliang, offering his chicken leg to Xu Chunliang.

Xu Chunliang said, “I have my own.”

Chang Baoqing replied, “I have high blood fat and poor digestive function. You’ve been busy for half the day; add some nutrition. I haven’t touched my chopsticks.”

Xu Chunliang interpreted his gesture as a goodwill offering, realizing his performance over the past half-day was commendable, likely leading to Chang Baoqing changing his opinion of him. He smiled and said, “Thank you.”

Chang Baoqing said, “I heard Mr. Xu is your grandfather?”

Xu Chunliang nodded.

Chang Baoqing said, “My father knew Mr. Xu, and he sought treatment from him back in the day.” This statement suddenly closed the gap between the two.

Xu Chunliang asked, “Is your respected father in good health?”

Chang Baoqing replied, “He passed away the year before last, at eighty-eight, considered a peaceful death. He used to work at Dongzhou Qingshan Mine.”

Xu Chunliang recalled his grandfather’s past assignment at Qingshan Mine, where he would have known the older Chang Family member: “My grandfather still goes to the old mining district for free consultations from time to time. He has a deep emotional connection to the place.”

Chang Baoqing said, “I’ll definitely visit Dongzhou to see him when I have the time.”

Xu Chunliang laughed, “I’m quite impulsive in my actions. Don’t hold it against me where I’ve offended Dean Chang.”

Chang Baoqing replied, “This is the spirit of today’s young people, full of energy and vigor. Xiaoxu, you really are outstanding and dedicated.”

At that moment, a staff member rushed in, panting, “Dean Chang… The special commissioner from the Disaster Reduction Committee has arrived…”

Chang Baoqing quickly stood up; all of them had received notification that officials from the higher department were coming down for inspection, though they hadn’t expected them to come here.

With Chang Baoqing departing, Xu Chunliang hurriedly finished his meal and drank a bowl of soup. At this moment, he heard the whirring sound of a helicopter overhead.

Leaving the tent, he saw a helicopter descending towards the open ground not far away, with several leaders, led by Chang Baoqing, braving the wind and rain running to greet them.

Xu Chunliang returned to his station, finding quite a number of people had lined up again. Wang Xiaofeng was busy and drenched in sweat; he didn’t possess the same skill as Xu Chunliang. Seeing Xu Chunliang return, he was relieved and said, “Dr. Xu is here.”

Judging by the number of dislocated and fractured patients handled today alone, it was evident that the earthquake caused enormous damage locally. The death situation was still unclear, and the temporary hospital had already seen five deaths.

While Xu Chunliang was setting a patient’s fracture, another aftershock struck, causing the already terrified patients to abandon their treatment and immediately hide beneath the examination table.

When the aftershock hit, the inspection team led by Ye Changyuan had just disembarked from the helicopter. The intense shaking prompted everyone to instinctively crouch down, and Ye Changyuan’s assistant quickly shielded his head with an arm.

Ye Changyuan glanced at his assistant with some discontent, perhaps out of genuine concern for him, but Ye Changyuan didn’t need it. He had instructed everyone explicitly that no one was to hold an umbrella or pave a path for him. They were there to inspect disaster regions, not to put on a show. He had seen great spectacles before; such sudden incidents wouldn’t frighten him.

Flying in by helicopter and overlooking the disaster in Juzhou, Ye Changyuan felt extremely heavy-hearted. This disaster’s destructive power was immense, and the strong quake occurred at four in the morning when most locals were still asleep. Based on the available information, several towns were almost razed to the ground, and the situation in city areas wasn’t optimistic either.