Chapter 2587: 2593.2494 Rhabdomyolysis

2593.2494 Rhabdomyolysis

"What are your thoughts?" Director Kong asked while driving.

"Director, I don't have any particular thoughts on my side; as long as Old Liu can get by in the capital and have something to look forward to, that's enough for me." Zheng Ren said with a smile.

"Boss, saying that puts a lot of pressure on the director." Su Yun said, "Wanting nothing is actually wanting everything; one shouldn't be too greedy."

Director Kong heard Su Yun say that and let out a soft sigh.

What I wanted to say had already been said by those two, speaking in unison; right from the start I ended up at a disadvantage.

This matter was a fluke; even Director Kong hadn't imagined it would turn out like this at the beginning.

Actually, the original plan of the concerned parties was just to see if Boss Zheng could go to Yimei for surgery; anyway, he was free in the afternoon. The Nobel Prize, in Director Kong's view, was merely a gimmick.

Unexpectedly, Boss Zheng won the Nobel Prize within a year, and even a small doctor brought in from Xilin Town shot to fame, nearly establishing his own academic standing.

It's not nearly; he already has an academic standing. It's just that Liu Xu zhi is too honest and hasn't realized it yet. Zheng Ren and Su Yun are busy over here pursuing the Nobel Prize, with no time to advise Old Liu.

"Director, actually Old Liu means he's been doing quite well and doesn't have many demands." Zheng Ren smiled, "Your side..."

"Don't talk to the director like you're communicating with a patient's family." Su Yun scolded, "Director, let's put it this way: give some shares, make him the business dean, see if that works."

Subsequently, Su Yun began discussing Liu Xu zhi's matter with Director Kong; seeing Zheng Ren's confident demeanor, a thought suddenly struck him—this guy probably already knew early on that Yimei held Director Kong's shares, right?

Actually, I've heard him vaguely mention similar guesses before, and I've chatted about them a few times with Lin JiaoJiao. But looking at the current situation, it's likely Su Yun has been waiting for Director Kong to step in all along.

5% equity, the operating table fee raised to 2000 per unit, with the title of business dean—these are the prices Su Yun is asking for Liu Xu zhi.

But Director Kong's side wants Liu Xu zhi to work steadily at Yimei, increasing its surgical volume.

This semi‑business negotiation gives Zheng Ren a headache. Fortunately Su Yun is here; otherwise he'd probably not know how to approach it from the start.

Actually, in the end it's still up to Old Liu to decide. But that guy doesn't have many ideas; he's quite satisfied with his current life. Compared to Xilin Town, the emphasis on talent here is several levels higher, and incomes have risen accordingly.

Su Yun and Director Kong chatted all the way, arriving at the downstairs of Director Kong's house, where they initially reached a decision. But Su Yun still needs to ask Old Liu on this side; no decision has been made yet.

"Director, it's been a while since I last came to your home." Su Yun said somewhat emotionally after getting out of the car.

The last time I came to Director Kong's house was during the earthquake relief effort; when he had just returned, Zheng Ren and Su Yun went to his house for a meal.

That time I met Zhu Liangchen; looking back now, everything feels like a dream.

"You don't often come over to sit at home; when you're not busy, drop by for a meal when you have time." Director Kong strode upstairs; he still seemed a bit hurried.

Zheng Ren followed behind, entered the house, and saw Director Kong change his shoes and head straight for the bedroom.

"Boss, can you secure these for Old Liu?" Su Yun asked quietly.

"Pretty much." Zheng Ren nodded.

If we count the technical equity, a 5% stake is not small—over a million per year. Adding the income from daily surgeries, Old Liu estimates he could buy a house in the capital within a year or two.

This speed of making money can be considered quite good, especially for a radiology doctor like Liu Xu zhi who comes from a remote small town; it's even more so.

Public hospitals—even the public ones in the capital must withstand the impact of medical reform. Being able to secure a position early, gain more practice, and find a job that can sustain one's livelihood, Liu Xu zhi is already in an invincible position.

However, all of this still depends on Liu Xu zhi making the decision himself; at most Zheng Ren or Su Yun can only offer suggestions.

"Boss Zheng! Come here a moment!" Director Kong suddenly shouted anxiously.

"Ah?" Zheng Ren startled; he hadn't expected anything serious to be wrong with Director Kong's lover, and had been thinking that Director Kong just didn't want to discuss Liu Xu zhi in the office, which was why he called him home.

But hearing the urgency in Director Kong's voice, he froze for a moment, then hurriedly strode into the house.

A bright red system panel appeared before his eyes.

Rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure—such a critical diagnosis appeared before his eyes.

"Holy crap!" Zheng Ren froze for a moment.

Generally speaking, rhabdomyolysis refers to a disease in which various hereditary or acquired conditions affecting the skeletal muscle cell membrane, membrane channels, and energy supply cause muscle damage, altering membrane integrity and causing intracellular contents to leak out.

Rhabdomyolysis caused by intense exercise is common and often accompanied by acute renal failure and metabolic disorder.

It's just a cold, how did it turn into rhabdomyolysis?

"Director, your sister‑in‑law's condition looks serious." Zheng Ren said randomly; he saw Director Kong grab a thermometer, shake it down, and place it under his lover's armpit.

"I don't think it looks like a cold." Director Kong said doubtfully.

His lover lay dazed on the bed; the very act of clamping the thermometer under her arm made her cry out in pain.

The symptom of limb pain was obvious.

"Are the sore limb muscles due to lactic acid buildup from fever?" Su Yun asked.

Director Kong touched his lover's head, shook it gently, and said, "It doesn't feel like that."

Zheng Ren asked, "What have you been doing lately?"

Director Kong frowned, "Nothing much—just buying groceries, cooking, nothing special."

"Director, don't speak; let the sister‑in‑law talk." Zheng Ren cut him off.

This is taking a medical history; I am the patient's family…… Director Kong realized helplessly.

"Little Zheng, come, sit down and speak." Director Kong's lover said softly.

The person is still conscious, just with sore limbs and unwilling to move.

"Sister‑in‑law, have you had anything special these past two days? Tell me from before you got sick." Zheng Ren frowned and asked.

"Nothing much; Old Kong just said it all. I've retired, and each day I buy groceries, cook, and do some housework." Director Kong's lover said.

Zheng Ren felt stuck in his seat.

From what Director Kong's lover said, there had been no vigorous activity before the illness. Indeed, patients with rhabdomyolysis are usually young; youthful vigor and over‑exertion lead to the condition.

At her age, she'd at most do some square dancing—where would this illness come from?

"No recent vigorous activity? Like, did you buy autumn vegetables? Sweat blown by the wind, etc." Zheng Ren continued asking.