Chapter 575: Director Zhang's Suggestion

It was not until around seven in the evening that the consultation ended.

This is hardly a consultation; clearly Dean Yang is taking the chance to have Zhang give his subordinates a free lesson.

I first had Shi Yong and Xiao Shitou go back to the Zaocheng Grand Hotel to book a private room.

In the evening we will properly entertain Zhang.

Zhang then had someone call me to the ward,

He pointed at Zhou Wei and said, "Mr. Zhao, I have examined the patient's detailed records. The patient's bodily functions are still quite good."

She has no underlying conditions, and her body can metabolize normally.

Regarding the patient's treatment plan, I have already discussed it with Dean Yang,

"The patient should be able to recover."

Hearing Zhang say this, I felt very excited,

I took Zhang's hand and said, "Zhang, thank you for coming from Sijiucheng to treat my beloved."

"I believe that under your careful treatment, my beloved will surely recover."

Zhang then smiled and said, "Mr. Zhao, this treatment is only one aspect; what matters most is the patient's own recovery ability and the companionship of family."

The recovery of vegetative patients is a medical challenge.

There is no good way to treat it anywhere in the world.

Our advantage in China lies in Chinese medicine treatment.

This is something other countries lack. Although Chinese medicine works slowly, its effects are solid. Combining Chinese and Western medicine yields the best results.

However, the cost of Chinese medicine is somewhat high; can you bear it on your end?

I immediately said, "Zhang, don't worry about the money. As long as my beloved's illness can be cured, I am willing to bear any cost."

"Good." Zhang said.

"Zhang, I have already prepared a light drink at the Zaocheng Grand Hotel to welcome your arrival," I invited.

"That's too much trouble; we just need a simple meal. I still have to rush back to Sijiucheng early tomorrow," Zhang said.

"It won't delay your return to Sijiucheng. Dean Yang, please hurry and take Zhang to the hotel," I said to Dean Yang.

"Okay, Jianqiang. Zhang, thank you so much; you taught us a lot of useful knowledge today. I will definitely raise a glass to you in person." Dean Yang said emotionally.

Zhang was about to say something when his phone rang,

It was someone calling to inquire about the patient's condition.

Zhang slowly answered the person.

I drove, taking Dean Yang, Zhang, and two other directors from the city hospital toward the Zaocheng Grand Hotel.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Xiao Shitou had already ordered the food and drinks.

Upon hearing that Zhang had arrived, Hou Laoban also came over to keep him company.

This Hou Laoban never misses an opportunity to meet any celebrity.

I seated Zhang at the place of honor,

Zhang's phone kept ringing, all calls from patients' families.

Zhang truly had patience, comforting each one slowly.

Watching this left me feeling weary.

Being a doctor is not easy, especially a famous one; there really is no moment of rest.

Think about how many people nationwide seek his treatment, and they all come through various connections.

Know that Zhang is skilled not only in Western surgery but also in Chinese medicine treatment; he is a versatile talent versed in both Chinese and Western medicine.

One can imagine how important such a talent is.

Finally, after waiting a while for Zhang to finish his calls,

I said, "Zhang, it's getting late, we're all hungry; let's begin. I will first raise a glass to you, thanking you for coming from Sijiucheng to treat my beloved."

Having said that, I held up my glass and toasted Zhang.

Zhang also raised his glass and said, "Sorry for keeping everyone waiting; let's just eat and drink casually, no need for so much formality."

Zhang took a sip of wine and began to eat.

We all followed suit and started eating.

This Zhang is a very easygoing person.

After I finished my toast, Dean Yang also raised a glass on behalf of the city hospital to toast Zhang.

Zhang was very pleased and took a small sip.

Others then took turns toasting Zhang; finally it was Hou Laoban's turn,

Hou Laoban held his glass and walked over to Zhang with utmost respect.

"'Zhang, I toast you on behalf of the Zaocheng Grand Hotel. Thank you for coming to our Zaocheng Grand Hotel; your presence brings glory to our hotel.'"

Zhang smiled and took a symbolic sip,

then began to eat heartily.

Hou Laoban did not leave,

"'Zhang, could you take my pulse? I've been feeling weak lately.'"

Zhang showed a difficult expression,

"'Hou Laoban, taking a pulse requires a calm mind; I've already drunk alcohol, and plus today's fatigue, my mind is not calm now, so I fear the pulse reading would be inaccurate.'"

"'It's fine. You're a divine doctor; just a touch of your hand and you can know life or death. Zhang, please take my pulse.' Hou Laoban still did not leave."

Zhang had no choice but to let Hou Laoban extend his hand,

He placed his hand on Hou Laoban's wrist,

Then he had Hou Laoban stick out his tongue,

After taking a look,

"Heart fire is too strong, Hou Laoban, you've been sleeping poorly lately, and you feel chest tightness and shortness of breath. Hou Laoban, what medicine are you taking now?"

Hou Laoban quickly listed all the tonic medicines he was taking.

"Stop taking all these medicines, otherwise you could cause a fatality from over-supplementing; your body is weakened." Zhang said to Hou Laoban.

Hou Laoban immediately began nagging Zhang about health preservation.

I watched from the side, feeling somewhat angry,

Zhang has worked hard all day; now he should be allowed to rest, Hou Laoban, what illness are you making him see?

And it just keeps going on and on.

At that moment I gave Shi Yong a look,

meaning we couldn't let him keep bothering Zhang any longer.

We had to let Zhang rest a bit; nobody should be worked like that.

Shi Yong walked up to Zhang,

"Hello, Zhang, oh my, Hou Laoban, why won't you quit? Just cut back on your nun-visits a couple times. Your health methods are all bullshit. You spend all day pretending to know what you don't."

After Shi Yong finished speaking, Hou Laoban's face turned red.

"Shi Yong, with so many people around, please don't joke like that."

After saying that, Hou Laoban angrily walked away from Zhang's side.

Shi Yong laughed,

"Who was joking with you, Zhang? I, Shi Yong, raise a glass to you."

Shi Yong clinked glasses with Zhang,

then drank the cup dry.

Zhang looked at Shi Yong,

"Hello, Shi Yong, why is your face so dark?"

"Zhang, I was born with a dark face; there's nothing I can do, it's been like that since childhood."

"You should drink less alcohol from now on; your darkness has deepened, indicating poor liver detoxification. Are you prone to excessive sleepiness?"

"What does 'excessive sleepiness' mean?" Shi Yong asked, not understanding.

"It's the kind where you can fall asleep anytime, anywhere, and sleep for a long time." Zhang asked.

"Yeah, I live carefree, and I love sleeping the most." Shi Yong replied dismissively.

"This is a problem; your liver detox is poor, you likely have alcoholic liver disease, and probably high blood sugar. I suggest you get a full physical checkup.

Dean Yang, arrange for someone tomorrow to give Shi Yong a physical, focusing on the liver."

Zhang immediately returned to his work of seeing patients.

Dean Yang quickly stood up and said, "Okay, Zhang, Shi Yong brother, don't eat breakfast tomorrow morning, go to the hospital, and I'll give you a physical."

Shi Yong said, "I'm not here for a checkup; I came to toast Zhang with alcohol. Dean Yang, you're really joking. What checkup? I have no illness."

"Really now."

"Shi Yong, from now on you are my patient; you must heed my advice.

"Go to the hospital tomorrow for a checkup." Zhang said sternly at that moment.