Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 95 - 94: A Beggar’s Life Is Still a Life

"Looking back, actually the doctors who received you never confirmed that you must have cancer from beginning to end, they only had preliminary suspicions. The early symptoms and imaging results of tuberculosis and early lung cancer are highly similar. To be honest, at least nine out of ten doctors would suspect it’s early lung cancer; it’s just that some doctors are more candid and willing to share their preliminary suspicions.

Some doctors are more tactful, and wouldn’t mention the results, instead asking the patients to undergo further tests.

They asked you to be hospitalized for further checks, you might have mistakenly thought it was for treatment. Actually, according to hospital procedures, certain special tests require hospitalization to be conducted. Especially since you resisted the biopsy, they could only consider other methods to confirm whether it is lung cancer.

Their intentions were good, they were thinking entirely in your best interest, afraid of delaying the condition.

It’s just that you didn’t quite understand the hospital’s diagnostic procedures, and coupled with the panic upon hearing it might be cancer, a misunderstanding arose. Try to recall carefully if the doctors only said it could be lung cancer without confirming the diagnosis."

Li Jingsheng found being a mediator truly exhausting.

But he was happy to do it.

This not only clears up the patients’ misunderstandings toward the doctors but also does justice to Director Mu, preventing doctors from losing morale. It’s beneficial for both sides and for society.

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

Li Jingsheng felt somewhat anxious inside, wondering if he could successfully communicate with this family.

He could vaguely hear the elderly man’s son whispering something.

Perhaps the phone’s microphone was covered, Li Jingsheng couldn’t hear clearly at all.

After a full ten seconds, the voice of the elderly man’s son came over the line.

"Dr. Li, we’re sorry, we indeed didn’t understand, causing this misunderstanding. I will call the doctors at the second hospital to apologize and will not pursue this further. After we are discharged, please give us the honor of inviting you for a meal."

The elderly man’s son was grateful to him for identifying his father’s illness, saving several families, and was even more thankful for his patient explanations to clear up the misunderstanding.

Clearly being in the wrong, yet causing the doctors’ reputation to suffer, only to learn later it was a misunderstanding, there would be no room for maneuver.

Then where would the faces of their family be?

Afraid they’d be laughed at and scorned by everyone.

"It seems I can’t refuse this meal! Then I won’t stand on ceremony, call me once you’re discharged, and I also wish you a speedy recovery. If there’s anything unclear during treatment, feel free to call me anytime."

Li Jingsheng successfully mediated the dispute and was extremely happy.

Most people are reasonable.

Such a win-win situation is truly wonderful.

After hanging up, Li Jingsheng’s face was all smiles.

This time he could give Director Mu a satisfactory explanation.

Originally thought it would take great effort to resolve this issue, didn’t expect a single phone call would solve it.

Tang Ping saw the boss’s smiling face and said with a pout, "The elderly man clearly wanted to buy health supplements, had money, but in the end, still didn’t buy them. Watching him leave, it was really a pity!"

"Haha, it’s okay, okay, you’re not doing sales after all, your specialty is being a nurse! Besides, some people are cautious when buying things; they might come several times to observe before purchasing."

Li Jingsheng was in a great mood, smiling while comforting her.

Lately, he found himself really lucky continuously.

Life seemed to suddenly turn around, with sunshine everywhere.

At this moment, Ms. Ou came into the clinic for a follow-up.

"Sister Ou, you didn’t come this morning, I thought you wouldn’t come!"

Tang Ping greeted her warmly with a smile.

"Don’t mention it, I almost got scared to death. Someone in our community contracted tuberculosis, I had contact with him, the CDC took samples and tested. The result only came out at two in the afternoon, fortunately, I wasn’t infected, thinking about it now still makes my legs weak."

Ms. Ou’s family is quite well-off; people like her who have good living conditions place great importance on health.

Afraid of catching any illness.

"That was lucky indeed. Tuberculosis, as long as personal protection is done well, the probability of being infected is very small. Come over, let me check your recovery condition now!"

...

The next day, Li Jingsheng’s clinic was as usual, with customers or patients coming in from time to time.

Compared to before, when the place looked deserted, it was completely different.

He was calculating in his mind to be at the second hospital at 8 a.m. next Monday, learn Bone Setting skills till 10 a.m., then return to work at Sunshine Clinic. These two hours would have to rely on Tang Ping alone.

If only he could hire another person.

Worried that the clinic’s business wouldn’t stabilize for long, he hadn’t dared to post a recruitment ad.

Hiring one more person would mean several thousand more in wages.

Plus social security, work meals, work uniforms; it all costs money.

Currently, it’s unknown how long it will take to learn Bone Setting skills; if there’s a lot to learn, studying for one or two years would be normal.

Afraid he’d need to prepare for long-term learning.

At around 5 p.m. in the afternoon, suddenly there was a loud "bang" from outside the clinic.

Then he heard someone shouting, "Someone’s been hit, someone’s been hit!"

At that moment, Li Jingsheng didn’t have patients in his hands, so he went out to investigate.

As a doctor, he has the duty to assist patients in emergency situations onsite.

Upon exiting the clinic, he saw a disheveled beggar had been knocked down to the ground. Numerous bottles, cans, and waste papers were scattered on the ground.

A worn-out snakeskin bag flew three to four meters away, with a portion of collected scrap inside.

Beggars come in two kinds, some kneel on the street to beg, like disabled individuals, or those disguised as disabled, or perhaps a ’seriously ill’ family member lying next to request money for treatment, these are mostly professional beggars, not real beggars.

Those who carry a snakeskin bag or large plastic bag, rummaging through trash cans, are genuine beggars.

The man who was knocked down was clearly a real beggar.

The car that hit him was a black Audi A6.

After hitting someone, the driver didn’t first check the condition of the injured but instead kicked the beggar severely several times.

"Damn it, are you blind? You crashed daddy’s car, selling you wouldn’t even cover it..."

The onlookers were sympathetic to the beaten beggar, but no one stepped forward to stop it.

The driver was very fierce, and anyone who could afford a luxury car was either rich or both wealthy and powerful. Who would want to invite trouble for a beggar?

"Owwa owwa..."

The beggar let out a miserable cry; he seemed to be mute.

Moreover, one of his arms seemed to have been fractured and couldn’t be lifted. Lying on the ground, he was kicked by the driver, screaming in pain, unable to get up.

After kicking the beggar a few times, the male driver went to check if his car was damaged.

As a result, he saw that the fog light and front bumper on the front left side were damaged.

This made him very angry.

His fierce and domineering face was filled with murderous intent, looking as if he was about to devour someone.

"You son of a bitch, you wrecked my damn car, God damn it..."

The male driver spouted obscenities crazily, and then charged towards the beggar to start another round of violence.

The beggar seemed to sense the danger and desperately struggled to crawl towards the roadside.

"Stop!"

Li Jingsheng couldn’t stand it anymore; he shouted and stood in front of the male driver.

"This damn beggar wrecked my car; repairing it will cost at least tens of thousands. Get out of the way, or I’ll make you pay for it!"

Seeing someone meddling, the male driver glared at Li Jingsheng viciously.

"This person was hit so badly by you, and you still want to beat him? It’s unreasonable. As for the repair costs, the responsibility will be determined by the traffic police. I have already called the police; the traffic officers will be here soon. In the meantime, you cannot hit him again."

Li Jingsheng actually didn’t want to be in the spotlight.

Because he runs a clinic, offending anyone could lead to retaliation.

Helping this beggar offers no benefit.

But seeing the beggar’s arm broken and being angrily beaten by the driver made him furious; he couldn’t just stand by while the beggar was abused like a beast.

This is a living person!

The poor should have basic human rights, not be trampled and bullied like chickens and ducks by the rich.

"I warn you not to meddle! Get out of the way!"

The male driver said viciously.

"Having money doesn’t mean you can do whatever you want, right? If you hit him again, I must intervene. According to traffic laws, if you hit someone, you should call to have the injured person sent to the hospital, not beat them."

Li Jingsheng felt he was not at an advantage in terms of physique.

But he was not afraid of fighting; perhaps, a child raised in the countryside has a bit of ’dirtiness’ in his bones, which could be called guts!

He usually appeared quite honest, but when bullied to the point of no return, he’d dare to risk his life.

He doesn’t seek trouble, but he’s never been afraid to confront it.

After all, it’s just a life, isn’t it?

Living a lifetime, when bullied to the extreme, there’s no need to endure it any longer.

Besides, he recently learned the ordinary bone setting technique and should be able to dislocate an arm.

After all, he was at the master level of bone setting technique.

If he could increase his proficiency to a higher level, he could definitely become an expert in dislocating arms in the future during fights.

"A beggar’s life is still a life; he can’t be beaten any further."

A woman in her forties supported Li Jingsheng.

In such matters, as long as someone takes the lead, others with a sense of justice will tend to follow suit.

"No more hitting!"

"No matter how rich you are, you can’t do whatever you want."

"Let the traffic police come to handle it."

...

The male driver saw that so many people were starting to support Li Jingsheng. His arrogance weakened considerably.

He viciously pointed a finger at Li Jingsheng’s nose.

"You’ve got guts, I’ll remember you."

Having said that, he walked to the Audi car, intending to get into the driver’s seat and drive away.

"We can’t let him run away; the beggar’s arm is broken. He must be taken to the hospital for treatment."

Li Jingsheng shouted.

"Don’t leave!"

Everyone blocked the car, preventing the driver from escaping.

The driver honked the horn furiously.

Relying on the crowd, no one was willing to move aside.

"Damn it, if you keep blocking the way, I’ll drive over and kill you!"

With those words, the male driver stomped on the accelerator.

Everyone was terrified and scattered to the sides.

Facing such a road rage driver, truly no one dared to gamble with their life.

Flesh and bone can’t stop this steel monster.

Li Jingsheng quickly took out his phone and snapped a photo of the license plate.