Chapter 2691

2593.2494 Striated Muscle Dissolution

"Tell us your thoughts." Director Kong asked while driving.

"Director, I don't have any thoughts on my end; as long as Liu Xu zhi can get by in Di Du and have something to look forward to, that's enough." Zheng Ren laughed.

"Boss, saying that puts a lot of pressure on Director Kong." 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 the two of them, singing in harmony, and right from the start I ended up at a disadvantage.

This came about by sheer coincidence; Director Kong hadn't even imagined it would turn out this way at the beginning.

Actually, the original plan of those in charge 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 just a gimmick.

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

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

"Director, actually Liu Xu zhi means things have been going pretty well; he doesn't have many demands." Zheng Ren laughed, "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, and see if that works."

Afterward, Su Yun began talking to Director Kong about Liu Xu zhi's matter; Zheng Ren saw he had full confidence and suddenly thought: this guy probably already knew early on that Yimei had Director Kong's shares.

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

Five percent equity, the operating table fee raised to 2000 per unit, and 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 peacefully at Yimei, increasing Yimei's surgical volume.

This semi‑business negotiation gave Zheng Ren a headache. Fortunately Su Yun was there; otherwise he would have had no idea how to start the conversation earlier.

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

Su Yun and Director Kong chatted all the way, and upon arriving downstairs at Director Kong's home they had a preliminary decision. But Su Yun still needed to ask Old Liu, so nothing was settled yet.

"Director, it's been a while since I last visited your home," Su Yun said with feeling after getting out of the car.

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

They met Zhu Liangchen then, and looking back now it all seems like a dream.

"You don't often come over to sit; when you're not busy, just drop by for a meal," Director Kong strode upstairs, seeming still a bit hurried.

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

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

"Pretty much." Zheng Ren nodded.

If he takes equity in the technique, a 5 % stake is not insignificant—over a hundred thousand per year. Adding the income from performing Shou Bing each day, Old Liu estimates he could buy a house in Di Du within a year or two.

Such a speed of making money can be considered quite good, especially for Liu Xu zhi, a Radiology Department doctor from a remote small town; it's even more so for him.

Even public hospitals, including those in Di Du, must withstand the impact of medical reform. Being able to secure a position early, gain more practice, and find a job that can support a livelihood, Liu Xu zhi is already in an invincible position.

However, these decisions must be made by Liu Xu zhi himself; neither Zheng Ren nor Su Yun can do more than offer suggestions.

"Zheng Lao Ban! Come here!" Director Kong suddenly shouted anxiously.

"Huh?" Zheng Ren blinked, not expecting Director Kong's spouse to have any serious matter; he had been wondering whether Director Kong simply didn't want to discuss Liu Xu zhi in the office, which was why he had summoned him home.

However, hearing Director Kong's voice sound somewhat urgent, he startled, then immediately strode into the house.

A bright red System Panel appeared before his eyes.

Rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure—a diagnosis of this critical condition appeared before his eyes.

Holy cow! Zheng Ren froze for a moment.

Generally speaking, rhabdomyolysis refers to a series of hereditary or acquired diseases that affect the skeletal muscle cell membrane, membrane channels, and energy supply, causing muscle damage, altering membrane integrity, and leading to leakage of intracellular contents—a disease.

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

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

"Director, your sister‑in‑law's illness looks serious," Zheng Ren said haphazardly, seeing Director Kong take out a thermometer, shake it, and place it in his spouse's armpit.

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

His spouse lay dazed on the bed, and the very act of placing the thermometer under her arm made her cry out in pain.

The symptom of limb pain was very obvious.

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

Director Kong touched his spouse's head, gently shook his head, 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 interrupted him.

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

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

She was 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 asked, frowning.

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

Zheng Ren was left sitting there, dumbfounded.

From what Director Kong's spouse said, there had been no strenuous activity before the illness. Indeed, patients with rhabdomyolysis are usually young; youthful vigor and overexertion in exercise often lead to rhabdomyolysis.

At her age, she at most does some square dancing—where would such a disease come from?

"No recent strenuous activity? For example, did you buy autumn vegetables? Sweat blown by the wind?" Zheng Ren continued to ask.