Chapter 1381: We Did Our Best

Chapter 1381: Chapter 1381: We Did Our Best

Sun Chuanrong’s face was very unpleasant, almost as if it was a pool of dead water.

A patient in the hospital was assassinated, stabbed twice—once in the chest, once in the abdomen. According to the report, both stabs were deep, penetrating wounds!

Most dangerously, this patient had also been in a car accident around seven or eight o’clock, sustaining severe damage to the chest. He was barely saved from life-threatening danger, but now was still in recovery.

Now, with added injuries, the complexity of the condition might increase exponentially.

If he can be rescued, although it’s a major issue, it could be downplayed, and with some connections, resolved.

But if he dies?

Then Sun Chuanrong’s position as director, as well as his role in the Ministry of Health, would be extremely negatively affected. Outsiders’ rumors could press him to the point of suffocation, and those watching Sun Chuanrong’s director position, along with some political enemies, would not easily let him go; kicking someone when they’re down is nothing unusual.

Another crucial point is that this would affect the status of Kanyue City Central Hospital in the eyes of the residents and leaders, as it proves this hospital to be unsafe, with acts of violence occurring.

Besides saving Li, it is also necessary to find the culprit! Otherwise, this obstacle cannot be considered overcome!

Lin Tian naturally knew why Sun Chuanrong came, and Lin Tian didn’t waste words, directly said: "Uncle Sun, let me introduce you."

Lin Tian gestured at Pang Yu and the others behind him, saying: "These people are my friends. I trust their capabilities to find the perpetrator."

Sun Chuanrong looked surprised at the people behind Lin Tian, not having expected these people to be here for... solving the case.

"Lin Tian, I understand how you’re feeling..."

Mr. Sun’s words were interrupted by Lin Tian: "No, you don’t understand my feelings. It’s my brother lying on the operating table right now."

"..." Sun Chuanrong’s facial muscles stiffened briefly, then he said: "You want to solve the case, I also want the case solved. But such matters should be left to the professionals, right? The police have already set up a special task force, their people will arrive as soon as possible."

Lin Tian gently shook his head, "These people of mine are professionals too; they won’t lose to any so-called task force."

"..."

"I can’t be blamed for not believing them; it’s been so long since the incident, and where are they? Have you seen them? I haven’t seen them." Lin Tian straightforwardly said, "Given such efficiency, how can you expect me to trust them?"

Sun Chuanrong’s facial muscles grew even tighter; previously, his impression of Lin Tian was that he might be a bit stubborn but still relatively agreeable. But what’s going on today? This attitude is too strong?

Sun Chuanrong lightly sighed, saying: "Lin Tian, you are not in charge of this matter, nor am I. In cases like these, the police should take over, and we have to rely on them. Can we just have your people work with them on the case?"

Lin Tian chuckled, saying: "Uncle Sun, you don’t need to worry about this, I’ll handle it myself."

Looking at Lin Tian’s strained smile, Sun Chuanrong sighed lightly again, waved his hand, saying: "Alright, alright, whatever you can strive for, strive for it. Uncle Sun will stand by you."

"Thank you, Uncle Sun. I also need Uncle Sun to have someone give me a copy of today’s surveillance from the hospital’s inpatient department," Lin Tian said.

"No problem." Sun Chuanrong instantly agreed, then gestured to a security guard behind him. The guard nodded slightly before turning to leave.

"Uncle Sun, I also want my friends to check that ward," Lin Tian said. He could have not mentioned this to Sun Chuanrong, but considering he’s an elder and also the director, not discussing it could seem rather inconsiderate.

Sun Chuanrong had just promised to support Lin Tian, so he couldn’t change his mind now. He nodded lightly and then instructed a young doctor behind him: "Song Brocade, lead them there. Please ensure the scene is protected."

"Alright, Director."

Song Brocade led the way, while Wu Yong, Pang Yu, and others followed along. Soon, only Sun Chuanrong, Lin Tian, and Mei Ruyan were left at the entrance of the operating room.

Lin Tian glanced at his watch; it was almost eleven-thirty at night.

"Uncle Sun, why don’t you go home and rest first?" Lin Tian said.

Sun Chuanrong smiled bitterly and shook his head, "No way I can sleep. Waiting together is all I can do."

Lin Tian stopped trying to persuade. Before Li’s surgery was completed, how could Uncle Sun have the mind for anything else?

The three sat on the long bench at the entrance of the operating room. Mei Ruyan held Lin Tian’s hand without releasing it, as if the warmth from her hand might give him some peace of mind.

Indeed, Lin Tian was very troubled now. Li was one of his few friends, although not as deeply as with Wu Yong, he also considered him a brother.

Now lying in the operating room, with his life hanging in the balance, could Lin Tian be at ease? Mei Ruyan holding his hand at least provided him a bit of meager strength.

Mei Ruyan’s silent companionship, coupled with sporadic chatting with Sun Chuanrong, still made Lin Tian feel time was passing slowly, ten minutes seemed like a day.

Just then, the door to the operating room opened. The three of them waiting on the bench immediately stood up.

The person who opened the door was a doctor wearing surgical gear and cap, with blood-stained gloves. He removed his mask, revealing delicate eyebrows, big eyes, and thin lips; the wrinkles around his eyes and brows showed he was about fifty years old.

Sun Chuanrong was the first to step forward, mood agitated, asking: "Pengwa, how is the patient?"

The doctor named Pengwa looked troubled, sighed lightly, and said: "Director, we did our best."

Upon hearing these words, Sun Chuanrong seemed as though all the strength was drained from his body, legs buckling, nearly fainting, but fortunately, Lin Tian was quick to support him.

"How, how can this be? Even with you, Li Yingwei, Liang Hongcai, he couldn’t be saved?" Sun Chuanrong asked in disbelief.

Pengwa, Liang Hongcai, and Li Yingwei, these names were very familiar to Lin Tian, having seen them in medical journals. They were renowned, accomplished doctors, each impossible to hire even with money.

This trio performing surgery on Li was an already superb lineup. If they said they did their best, then Li...

Lin Tian helped Sun Chuanrong back to the bench, then looked into Pengwa’s eyes, asking: "I want to try again."

Pengwa was taken aback, "What?"

"I want to try again, see if he can be saved." Lin Tian said, eyes filled with determination, articulating every word.