Chapter 108: Does Old Tang Have Connections in the City?

Early in the morning, Tang Ye went to the cafeteria to buy breakfast for his parents.

The auntie at the window added an extra spoonful of meat sauce to the noodles.

"Director Tang, how are you doing?"

"Nothing serious, thank you for your concern."

"That patient's family member is too detestable. Director Tang is such a good person, yet he actually struck so viciously."

"You can encounter all kinds of people in a hospital; being a doctor is a high-risk profession!"

Tang Yu didn't have many close friends at the hospital, but when it came to this kind of incident, the vast majority of people stood on his side.

It was a case of the rabbit dying and the fox grieving.

If the hospital didn't stand up to protect Tang Yu this time, then when it was someone else's turn, wouldn't the hospital just sit by and do nothing?

Tang Ye had just entered the room.

Qi Pingsheng followed closely behind; having received a call from Gao Ping last night, he had brought her over early in the morning to visit the patient and work on Tang Yu's mindset.

Gao Ping hadn't slept well all night; her eyelids were puffy and her eye sockets were sunken.

"Director Tang, I apologize to you on behalf of my husband." After saying this, she took out a bank card and placed it on the bedside table, "This is compensation for you; please, you must accept it."

Qi Pingsheng smiled at Tang Yu, "Old Tang, I know you have a big heart. Accept the compensation, and the matter will be completely over."

Before Tang Yu could speak, Tang Ye couldn't hold back anymore!

"Dean Qi, do not preach kindness to others without having suffered their hardships. Since this didn't happen to you, that is why you can speak of reconciliation so lightly."

Qi Pingsheng was displeased, "I am talking to your father, why are you interrupting? Your father still has to work at the hospital. Although he is the victim in this matter, it is inevitable that some people will spread rumors. If rumors unfavorable to your father spread, that would be bad. For a doctor, reputation is more precious than life!"

Tang Ye mocked, "Dean Qi, your logic is flawed. How about I stab you once, and then apologize to you? Will you forgive me?"

Qi Pingsheng was so angry his face turned pale, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

Tang Yu rarely had disputes with others.

He hadn't expected his son to be so sharp-tongued.

Tang Ye picked up the bank card, walked toward Gao Ping, and stuffed it into her pocket.

"Take the money back!"

Seeing Tang Ye's livid face, Gao Ping's heart skipped a beat, and she knelt down directly, "Town Mayor Tang, I beg you. Please show mercy and let my Old Huo off the hook. As long as you are willing to change your mind, I can agree to any of your demands."

Gao Ping's behavior took everyone present by surprise.

Tang Ye secretly thought that Huo Jiansheng was a piece of human trash, but his wife was quite loyal and righteous.

Tang Ye helped Gao Ping up, his brows furrowed tightly, "It is no longer a question of us showing mercy. Huo Jiansheng is suspected of organizing a criminal gang, gathering crowds for gambling, trafficking women, and forcing women into prostitution. The County Public Security Bureau attaches great importance to this. Based on the evidence currently in hand, the nature of the crimes is heinous. With multiple crimes punished together, even a life sentence would be light. I suggest you better persuade Huo Jiansheng to cooperate with the police investigation and see if he can get a sentence reduction!"

"Ah???!!!"

Hearing Tang Ye say this, Gao Ping realized that the situation was completely out of control.

Suddenly, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted dead away.

Tang Ye hadn't expected Gao Ping's mental fortitude to be so poor!

He hurriedly called for a nurse to help.

The nurse pinched Gao Ping's philtrum and performed CPR.

After a while, Gao Ping slowly regained consciousness, and then began to wail loudly.

Seeing this scene, Qin Lan felt both heartbroken and vindicated.

A woman's heart is smaller than a needle!

Yesterday, Tang Yu was beaten so miserably by Huo Jiansheng;

Today, Huo Jiansheng's wife was so anxious she fainted!

This is called an eye for an eye!

Qi Pingsheng finally reacted at this moment.

No wonder Gao Ping was so anxious to find him and ask him to help coordinate, even giving him a shopping card.

He hadn't expected Huo Jiansheng to be involved in such a major case; wouldn't he have become an accomplice?

If it were investigated, would it implicate him?

The more Qi Pingsheng thought about it, the more he feared. He secretly decided to hand the card Gao Ping gave him to the Discipline Inspection Department immediately to clear his name.

There was movement outside the door.

Tang Ye subconsciously looked toward the sound.

Dean Lu was walking toward the ward with a beaming face, followed by a crowd of people.

Beside him was a middle-aged man wearing a jacket.

Tang Ye recognized the man's identity.

It was Bureau Chief Shen of the Hanzhou City Health Bureau.

Seeing that the situation was not right, Qi Pingsheng hurriedly pulled Gao Ping away.

"The leaders from above have arrived. We'll talk about anything else later!"

Gao Ping's mind was in chaos, and she walked out of the ward like a walking corpse.

Qi Pingsheng hurriedly urged his subordinates to take Gao Ping away.

Inside the ward.

Dean Lu walked to the bedside, his face showing concern, "Old Tang, I heard you were injured, so I rushed back without stopping to visit you. Bureau Chief Shen also came personally to send his regards. How are you feeling now?"

Tang Yu hadn't expected Bureau Chief Shen to also come to visit, and he said, flattered, "Thank you, Dean and Bureau Chief, for your concern. I am much better today."

Dean Lu seemed to heave a sigh of relief and promised Qin Lan firmly, "Sister-in-law, please rest assured. I have worked with Old Tang for many years; we are family and comrades-in-arms. The hospital will definitely be his solid backing."

Bureau Chief Shen also stated solemnly, "Comrade Tang Yu, we were very moved after hearing about your injury. Your way of handling it was flawless; you helped a weak family and upheld the moral bottom line of a doctor. We should promote such matters more."

Dean Lu clenched his fists and nodded vigorously, "Tang Yu is a backbone of our hospital's surgery department and has many moving stories; we must have the Propaganda Department help promote him."

Bureau Chief Shen walked to Tang Yu's side and gently patted the back of his hand twice.

"Comrade Tang Yu, for a model like you, we must not only focus on promoting you but also focus on cultivating you. You should recover well, and once you are healthy, we will have to give you more responsibilities."

Standing behind the crowd, Qi Pingsheng felt a storm raging in his heart.

Did Bureau Chief Shen mean that he wanted to promote Tang Yu?

Tang Yu's mind had been in a daze the entire time.

Although he had always done well in Neurosurgery and Dean Lu trusted him, he had never been treated this "politely" before!

"Old Tang, you are the hospital's recognized model worker. Take this time to give yourself a break; sharpening the axe will not delay the woodcutting. Don't feel pressured," Dean Lu said with a beaming smile.

"Director Tang, get some good rest."

Bureau Chief Shen shook hands with Tang Yu once more before turning to leave.

Qi Pingsheng followed Dean Lu to the office.

"How did this alarm Bureau Chief Shen?"

"Early this morning, a leader from the Provincial Health Department called Bureau Chief Shen to follow up on this matter."

"Ah? Does Old Tang have connections at the Health Department?"

"According to the Provincial Department, if our hospital doesn't handle this properly, they will transfer Old Tang to the Provincial Hospital. Although Old Tang isn't good at socializing, his surgical skills are beyond reproach. If he isn't here to hold the fort, our hospital's Neurosurgery will plummet!"

Dean Lu swept a cold gaze toward Qi Pingsheng and criticized him mercilessly.

"Your way of handling this is very problematic. You actually spoke for the person who hit him and persuaded Tang Yu to agree to a settlement?"

"I was afraid the matter would blow up too big..."

"If something similar happens again, please remember your duties. As hospital administrators, we must cherish our doctors like family."

After Qi Pingsheng left.

Dean Lu held his fountain pen, twirling the cap, and muttered to himself.

"Old Tang is truly a hidden gem!

We've worked together for so many years, I never expected he still had connections in the province.

I really misjudged him!"