Chapter 2819: with translation of chapter title

Yun Ge'er, I know what you're talking about. Zhou Litao took a puff of cigarette, lightly said: "It's unrelated to this; I've just been staying in the hospital lately, so my mood has remained low."

Being the Inpatient Chief in the Emergency Department is indeed dull, but don't overthink it. Zheng Ren knew his words carried no weight, yet facing Zhou Litao, who had again been placed in the Inpatient Chief position, he didn't know what to say.

Never mind that, never mind that. Zhou Litao glanced at Su Yun, smiling: "Well, today I encountered a strange patient."

Huh? What patient? Su Yun asked.

A student, itching in the genital area. Zhou Litao said, "At the time I thought it was a gynecological issue, so I referred them to the gynecology department for consultation."

Then what?

The gynecology department checked everything and said it was an allergy, wrote the medical record and had the patient return. I found it odd, so I did a thorough inquiry. Following your and Zheng Lao Ban's example, I asked in great detail.

Speaking of this, Zhou Litao's eyes lit up, his gaze showing a hint of pride. His previous listlessness vanished, replaced by a feeling of high spirits.

Zheng Ren knew this was a common tendency among doctors to show off. Yet he was also curious how Zhou Litao would handle this situation.

I felt something was off; according to the gynecologist's description, the allergy was located on that girl's genital area. If it were a food or drug allergy, it certainly wouldn't be confined only to that spot.

That makes sense; then what? Zheng Ren asked curiously.

Later, I thought about it for a long time and insisted the girl not leave. Zhou Litao said, "I really wanted to take a look."

Manager Zhou, you talk like a hooligan. It's pretty lucky you've lived this long without getting beaten up. Su Yun laughed.

Yeah, back then I even wanted to call you. Zhou Litao laughed, "Not taking a glance, not doing a physical exam, I just felt something was wrong. Even though gynecology had made a diagnosis, I still felt it wasn't right."

Zhou Litao uttered several "no"s in a row, expressing his conflicted and complicated feelings at the time.

Zheng Ren also felt it was a thorny issue; at that time the gynecology doctors had already examined the patient, and if Zhou Litao insisted on looking again, people would likely interpret it as trying to take advantage of the girl. Even getting beaten would be considered normal.

Seeing Zhou Litao's proud expression, he must have found a more clever way to solve the problem.

Later I wondered if it might be contact dermatitis; according to the gynecologist's explanation, I thought maybe something had gotten onto the underwear.

Did you ask a nurse to help? Su Yun asked.

Yeah. Zhou Litao felt a bit embarrassed, "Yun Ge'er, you didn't see the nurse's expression at the time; her look at me was like she was viewing a lingerie thief."

I think so too; your face right now is pretty lecherous. Su Yun made a joking remark.

After some persuasion, we managed to get the underwear. I had a nurse stay beside me while I examined it closely. Later, guess what you found? Zhou Litao asked.

Found? Su Yun frowned, "Allergy… chemical substance; if it were me, I'd definitely use something odorless… uh, you tell me yours."

It's peach fuzz! Zhou Litao said, "So fine and dense that you can't see it without close inspection; turns out that girl is allergic to peach fuzz."

Did someone deliberately put it there? That's quite rare. Zheng Ren said.

Rare but strange, dormitory affairs among female students are the most common, especially when someone steals another's boyfriend. Also, encountering people with exceptionally strong jealousy, who just dislike seeing others do well—what can you do about it? Su Yun said.

Zheng Ren nodded; this is also human nature. However, Zhou Litao's ability to dig deeper based on the gynecology diagnosis shows one, that he wasn't busy at the time… two, that he already had some kind of awareness in his mind.

Manager Zhou, impressive! Zheng Ren gave a thumbs-up in praise.

Zhou Litao suddenly flustered, wondering if Zheng Lao Ban was praising himself?

What's there to panic about? This thing you did is naturally impressive. Su Yun blew out a breath; the smoke lifted the black hair on his forehead, drifting as if together they were praising Zhou Litao.

Let me tell you, if the boss couldn't do this. Su Yun said firmly.

Zhou Litao glanced at Zheng Ren; Zheng Ren smiled without speaking.

What are you laughing at? If you encountered this situation, you'd definitely have me do the inquiry and physical exam, then you wouldn't say anything yourself. Su Yun said with a look of disdain.

Do you find it easier to communicate with the girls? Zheng Ren gave a simple, honest smile, "Like Manager Zhou doing this, I suppose he thought it through thoroughly; indeed it's quite commendable."

I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare. Zhou Litao repeatedly said.

That's just the fact; you're being overly modest for no reason. Su Yun said, "Generally speaking, when an emergency doctor encounters this situation, they prescribe anti-allergy medication and send the girl away. The problem can be said to be solved, or it can be said not to be solved."

Speaking, Su Yun burst out laughing, saying, "Manager Zhou, you've been infected by the boss, right?"

Infected? Zhou Litao instinctively froze for a moment.

Just willing to meddle; seeing a patient, you can't walk away, especially when you think the patient is rather strange and worth investigating further.

Zhou Litao thought it over; indeed that's the case.

You're being overly conscientious; I remember you weren't like this before. Su Yun said.

Yun Ge'er, do you still remember the time someone mistakenly ingested pig thyroid? Zhou Litao asked.

I remember, the boss was really timid. If it were me, I'd surely grab Director Cheng and give him a dressing-down; that's at least the minimum. Su Yun sighed.

Back then I saw Zheng Lao Ban bow to Director Cheng just to buy some time, preventing the patient from leaving; I was truly moved. That's what a doctor should be—I thought at the time I also wanted to act like that.

Well, why don't you learn? Su Yun said disparagingly, "But today's matter indeed deserves you a thumbs-up; Cui Lao's mantle will henceforth be inherited by you."

Speaking of Cui Lao, Zhou Litao let out a sigh.

A few days ago we went to see Cui Lao; his spirits were still good—why are you sighing?

I really wish Cui Lao could return, sitting in his office. If I have anything I don't understand, I'll just knock on the door and ask the old man. Zhou Litao said.

You're always going to grow up, aren't you? You've learned to follow the gynecology diagnosis and start seeking the true cause. Su Yun said.

I don't have much; it's just that watching you and Zheng Lao Ban see patients so often has given me some experience.

Zhou Litao said up to this point, his mood visibly improved; his thoughts had drifted away from the Inpatient Chief position, and he fluently recounted to Zheng Ren and Su Yun some recent strange cases he'd encountered.

After chatting for half an hour, when Zheng Ren and Su Yun were about to leave, Zhou Litao still felt somewhat unsatisfied.