Chapter 764 - 355: Change Happens in an Instant, Scalpers Remain Unstoppable

Chapter 764: Chapter 355: Change Happens in an Instant, Scalpers Remain Unstoppable

Li Jingsheng looked at the expectant, joyous eyes outside and felt an unprecedented sense of responsibility.

This was the trust and hope from the patients.

Why were they so happy to see Li Jingsheng return?

Because Li Jingsheng could help them regain health in the shortest time, with the least economic loss and pain.

The benefits were substantial, so they were willing to wait here patiently.

"Teacher Li, go ahead and call the patients, let’s make the most of our time to treat them. We probably have to work overtime today!"

Li Jingsheng didn’t like working overtime at all.

But seeing the patients’ suffering, he couldn’t harden his heart and ignore them.

Some patients might even have traveled from different provinces to see him, and it would be devastating not to treat them.

Unless it was utterly untreatable, he would surely do his best.

One patient after another was successfully repositioned through his treatment and left with joyful smiles.

At this point, a patient was carried in by a companion.

Both were young men, seemingly in their twenties.

"Dr. Li, my friend’s leg is broken, can it be treated?"

It turned out to be a friend, not a family member, as expected.

"Let me see the X-rays first. You should help him sit in a chair!"

Li Jingsheng signaled to his assistant doctors to step forward and help.

Yang Luqing was the first to step forward and support the patient.

Jin Yanyu was equally eager to help with such matters.

"The fractures are severe! These are not just one fracture, but multiple fractures. Let me see your leg."

Li Jingsheng found that the patient’s pant leg was already cut open, revealing a bruised and swollen shin.

Near the knee on the tibia was a large area of bruising and broken skin, swelling quite badly.

The patient’s hands also had several abrasions.

The nose was scraped, and there was blood crust visible inside the nostrils.

He likely had a nosebleed at the time.

"How did this happen?"

"He was probably in a hurry while delivering food, and with the rain making the roads slippery, his electric bike accidentally fell, and he hit the guardrail in the middle of the road."

The friend answered on behalf of the patient.

"The fracture is very serious, it’s better to have surgical treatment!"

Li Jingsheng shook his head after looking at the X-rays and the patient’s leg injuries.

The injuries were too severe.

Hospitalization and surgery were the most beneficial choices.

"Forget it, I’m not getting it treated!"

The patient struggled to prop himself up against the wall, attempting to leave.

With his leg injured like that, and no external fixation applied, standing like this, though his right leg didn’t touch the ground, must have been incredibly painful.

"Li Yang, don’t go. Is it because you’re worried about money? We can still figure something out."

The patient’s friend quickly supported him.

This friend was truly loyal, as most typical friends would have long vanished by now.

"The surgery will cost at least several thousand, I have no money, and my life isn’t worth much. Forget it, carry me home!"

The patient, called Li Yang, seemed to have a peculiar temper.

Stubborn, that kind.

"Your bone injury is so severe that if not treated promptly, it could result in a disabled right leg, making walking difficult in the future. Where is your family? Call them and let them think of something!"

Li Jingsheng had also experienced days without money and understood how crippling lack of funds could be.

This young man was particularly young, just in his twenties, and giving up treatment to save a few thousand bucks was such a pity.

If he does well in the future, he might earn a few thousand in one month.

Then, even with money, it might be too late to heal properly.

"His parents divorced and have ignored him since he was young. We called his father, and he said to figure it out himself. We couldn’t reach his mother, possibly because her number has changed."

The friend explained from the side.

"Give us the family’s number, and let the nurse try calling. With such serious injuries, how can you not get treated? If it really doesn’t work, our hospital also has a green channel, and the charity fund can cover part of the treatment cost."

The patient was stubborn, young, and reckless.

But if Li Jingsheng could persuade him, he would try his best, and help if he could.

"Li Yang, give the doctor the number! Dr. Li also shares the same last name; he will surely try to help you."

The friend advised from the side.

Eventually, persuaded by his friend, the patient provided the phone number.

Li Jingsheng had Li Li contact his family.

"Help him sit over there and wait for a bit, I’ll try to think of a way to help. Not treating it is not an option."

They supported him to sit on a chair by the wall to wait.

He continued treating other patients.

"Ye Hui, go and help Teacher Li Li."

During busy times, doctors could certainly share some responsibilities with nurses.

Li Li had rich experience in doctor-patient communication, and her contacting Li Yang’s parents would be more effective.

Hospitalization and surgery required a direct family member’s signature.

For covering the treatment costs, only direct family members would be willing to pay.

Parents’ love for their children is usually selfless.

The filial sons and daughters love their parents with the same selflessness. But such children are very rare.

When it really comes to spending money, there’s bound to be some calculation in the mind.

Sometimes the daughter-in-law disagrees, and the son, for the sake of keeping the family together, might ultimately choose to compromise and abandon his parents.

Such heartless scenes are often seen in hospitals.

After over forty minutes, Li Li came over after the call.

"Dr. Li, I just got in touch with Li Yang’s parents. His father said he’s willing to sell the family’s cow, but it will take some time. Also, his father has never traveled far, so he can only entrust someone to transfer the money to Li Yang’s account."

This was good news.

The care from loved ones has a very significant impact on the patient.

"Li Yang, did you hear that? Your dad is willing to sell the family’s cow to get you treated."

Li Jingsheng looked at Li Yang, who was accompanied by a friend.

The latter just nodded with a complex expression, biting his lip, saying nothing.

But from his eyes, it was clear that his father’s attitude and care had brought a noticeable change in his thinking.

The indifferent despair previously in his eyes had visibly diminished.

In its place, there was now a glimmer of hope for the future.

"We’ve also got in touch with your mother. The number you provided isn’t your mother’s cellphone but that of a friend. She said your mother is at work and will tell her after she finishes."

That’s another good news.

Contacting his mother might also provide Li Yang with some help.

"Li Yang, as long as you pull yourself together, everyone will be willing to help you. And this friend by your side is so good, always staying with you. What other reason do you have not to cherish your own body? Only by getting well can you repay those who care for you in the future."

Li Jingsheng took the opportunity to persuade the patient.

"I... I don’t have enough money, I only have a little over a thousand yuan!"

The patient’s attitude had obviously softened.

He was willing to accept treatment now.

"Can you gather two thousand yuan? I’ll contact the department to admit you first. But you’ll need to prepay at least two thousand yuan. You’ll need to find a way to gather the treatment fee by yourself, and I’ll report your situation to the hospital to seek support from public funds. As for the treatment costs, I’ll try my best to save for you."

Li Jingsheng did his utmost to help this destitute young man.

"Li Yang, how much more is lacking? I still have some money here, let me help you make up the hospital deposit first."

His friend was indeed very loyal.

Their ages looked pretty much the same.

"I’m short about seven hundred yuan. Let me borrow seven hundred from you. Once I recover, I’ll quickly find work and pay you back then."

"No worries, just listen to the doctor and focus on getting better."

His friend took out his wallet, counted out seven hundred yuan, and handed it to Li Yang.

"Here’s seven hundred for your hospital stay. Then I still have a bit over five hundred left. I’ll give you three hundred for meals. I’ll come see you every day after delivering takeout."

With that, he gave Li Yang another three hundred yuan.

Li Jingsheng watched all of this, feeling a bit envious of this patient.

He managed to find such a good friend.

He hoped their friendship would last forever, helping each other achieve great things in the future.

"What about your own meals?"

"Two hundred plus is enough for me." The young man left just over two hundred yuan for himself to eat, yet lent a thousand to Li Yang. "Dr. Li, we’ve now gathered enough for the hospital deposit, can you help process my friend’s admission quickly? I have to go back to deliver takeout soon."

"Sure, I’ll get the admission processed here. Yanyu, lead the patient to the orthopedic inpatient department to get admitted and inform Director Hua or other departmental leaders about the situation."

Li Jingsheng, now having some standing, could provide special care for this patient, which wasn’t a problem at all.

The department leaders would also take his opinion seriously.

Furthermore, people are inherently compassionate, so the department leaders would lend a helping hand to this young man.

There are strict procedures for applying for public funds, requiring further verification of the young man’s situation. Only if it meets the criteria can he receive some financial aid.

Having completed the admission paperwork for the young man, Li Jingsheng continued to see other patients.

He was occupied until after six in the evening, with over a dozen patients yet to be dealt with.

What a tough life, needing to work nearly two extra hours.

He also consciously sped up the pace of treatment.

The preliminary preparations had already been completed by students, and he only needed to feel the bone and then proceed with treatment.

Some patients needed him to personally provide external fixation and apply splints.

These were mostly fracture cases.

Treatments involving joint dislocations or displacements, once fixed, could be completed directly by the students.

"Dr. Li, please take a look at my daughter. We’re not sure how it happened; she was sleeping at home and fell off the bed, breaking her arm. The local hospital said she needs surgery, but I heard she can be treated here without surgery. We came over around nine in the morning."

Hearing the family member’s words, Li Jingsheng was a bit puzzled.

"Did you manage to get my appointment when you came around nine? Several patients complained about no availability."

"Well... It’s certainly impossible to get your appointment by ordinary means."

The family member’s eyes flickered.

"Did you buy an appointment from a scalper?"

Li Jingsheng had previously reported the scalpers reselling appointments issue to the department, and some measures had been taken.

Unexpectedly, the scalpers had outmaneuvered them.

The scalpers’ tricks were numerous, and they managed to resell appointments anyway.

"If I tell the truth, will you still treat my daughter?"

"Of course! You bought a ticket from a scalper out of necessity, and I won’t blame the family or the patient for that. If anyone’s to blame, it’s those hateful scalpers."

Li Jingsheng assured the family member.

"I spent six hundred yuan on an appointment. They told me if I didn’t buy one, I’d have to wait until the day after tomorrow to snatch yours again. They said you only work three days a week."

The family member confessed honestly.