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Stepmother: I Am Asked To Give A Kidney To My Half-Brother-Chapter 20
Chapter 20: Not Treating the Poor!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
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Chief Physician Zuo was stunned for a moment.
He looked confused.
Obviously, he had forgotten most of it.
Lu Ming said in exasperation, āDonāt tell me that you didnāt memorize this when you swore to be a doctor at the start of medical school? Could it be that you went to some fly-by-night university?ā
Chief Physician Zuo said impatiently, āWith my current achievements, how could I have attended a fly-by-night university?! Let me tell you, I have indeed memorized it before, but I have long forgotten it! Why? Did I need it at my interview? Or, how much money would I get for memorizing it? This society only recognizes money and not people. Stop lecturing meādo you really think youāre my superior?!ā
Upon hearing this, Lu Ming frowned. The Hippocratic Oath was the most basic principle of a doctor.
It was the first lesson that medical students had to learn and swear by.
āDivine Doctor Apollo, Asclepius, and the gods of the world are my witnesses. I hereby solemnly swear that I am willing to abide by this promise with my own judgment.
Iām willing to do everything I can and have the ability to judge. Iāll abide by the creed of seeking benefits for the sick family, and Iāll also observe all depravity and harmful behaviorā¦ No matter where I go, if I meet a man or a woman, a noble or a servant, my only goal is to obtain happiness for the sick family, and to check on my bodyā¦
If I strictly adhere to this oath and ask the gods to let my life and medical skills obtain supreme glory, I will violate the oath and be struck by both heaven and earth.ā
But now, this person was disregarding his oath. How could Lu Ming not be angry!
āNo matter where you go, whether you meet a man or a woman, a noble or a servant, everyone should be treated equally. Donāt you know?!ā
Chief Physician Zuo laughed scornfully. āThis is all to fool an idiot like you! People are not equalāa personās social class is determined at birth. People like you are just low-class! Luckily, Iām kind-hearted, or else I would have gotten someone to kick you out!ā
He waved his hand in disdain and said, āGet lost! Donāt you know that my time is very precious? The number of people in Shanghai who want to see me stretches from the east coast to the west coast! Itās the greatest honor of your life to be able to talk to me!ā
Lu Mingās body was still wet from the rain. He held the old man whose breathing was getting weaker. He said, āAre you evil? Quickly arrange for treatment for this old man!ā
āDo I have to listen to you?ā
Chief Physician Zuo put his hands in his pockets and said, āI think Iāve already made myself very clear. I donāt treat poor people. Besides, do you know how much a bed costs? You canāt even dream about it!ā
Lu Ming could tell that he was unmoved. After taking a look at the name on his badgeāZuo Chongyangāhe looked at the other doctors. āHelp this old man! He was hit by a car. He wonāt be able to hold out for long!ā
When the doctors saw him approaching, they immediately stood aside and refused to help.
Zuo Chongyang said proudly, āWho do you think you are! Do you think you can play the emotional card?ā
He snorted. āDo you know why no doctor is willing to save the old man in your hands? Because Iām the one who calls the shots in the surgical unit in This Place Hospital! I can let you die with just one sentence, and I can make you liveābut only if youāre rich.
I think you should just wait for deathā¦ā
Before he could finish speaking, a bespectacled doctor came forward. āIāll help you with the CT scan. Please follow me.ā
To be honest, he was moved with compassion.
He had taken the initiative to do something and risked being fired.
Not only were the salaries of the doctors there high, but they were also treated well. Hence, no one was willing to risk his job.
Even the bespectacled doctor only made up his mind after a painful internal struggle.
The Hippocratic Oath that Lu Ming mentioned had awakened his conscience. His original intention as a doctor was to save the dying and heal the injured. Now he could not watch the old man die!
Just when he pressed a button to open the door, Zuo Chongyang stopped him!
āAre you f*cking crazy? Didnāt I already say it? Donāt save him!ā
Zuo Chongyang picked up his badge and said, āLou Yicheng, right? Do you know the consequences of disobeying me?ā
He had just said that no one would dare to save the old man, but Lou Yicheng had stepped forward!
This was a public slap to his face!
Zuo Chongyang thought that a junior doctor had no right to be doing this.
Lou Yicheng replied in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing, āGet fired.ā
āJust get fired?ā
Zuo Chongyang said with a malicious smile, āIf you offend me, I will make sure the other hospitals in Shanghai would not dare to hire you! Is it worth sacrificing your future for such a stranger?ā
Lou Yicheng said seriously, āA life is more important than a future. If you want to chase me out, can you let me save this old man first?ā
āYou f*cking dream on!ā
Zuo Chongyang swore rudely, āLet you save people first? I have already fired youā what right do you have to use the medical equipment here! Hurry and get out with these two beggars! This Place Hospital cannot tolerate such a rebellious doctor like you!ā
The so-called rebellion was simply not obeying his orders.
Everyone knew that his action was to make an example out of him as a warning to the others and assert his dominance in this hospital!
But no one dared to stop him.
When he was not paying attention, Lou Yicheng wanted to turn around and press the switch. However, he was quickly stopped by Zuo Chongyang!
āYouāre no longer a doctor here, donāt you understand? If you use the facilities without permission, believe it or not, Iāll call the police and have them arrest you!ā
Lou Yichengās gaze was firm as he said, āIāve sworn that I wonāt do any harm or evil deed. If I violate the oath, the gods will punish me! You donāt have a conscience, but I do! As long as you let me save this old man, Iāll immediately get lost!ā
āNo!ā
Zuo Chongyang did not give him the slightest chance as he said, āSince they donāt have money, why the f*ck are you treating him?! In my opinion, all the lowly people deserve to die!ā
Lu Ming held the old man tightly and said, āAlright, those who agree with this statement, stand on his side. Those who disagree, stand on my side!ā
Lou Yicheng stood in front of him without hesitation.
Then he turned around and said, āDo you really agree with this philosophy? What kind of money is Chief Physician Zuo talking about? Weāre all ordinary people. Do we deserve to die?ā
The people who usually fawned over Zuo Chongyang stood on his side. But most of them chose Lu Ming.
āVery good, it seems thereās still hope for this hospital!ā
Lu Ming looked at Zuo Chongyang and said, āYou said that I am not your superior and therefore I cannot lecture you. Isnāt that unfortunate? I am now the CEO of this hospital.ā
Everyone looked at him in disbelief.
Zuo Chongyang thought he was joking as he mocked him: āIf you are the CEO, then I am also the CEO! Do you really think you can become the CEO just because you say so?ā
Just as he finished speaking, a blond-haired, blue-eyed man walked out of the elevator. After looking around, he finally locked his gaze on Lu Ming. š³š³šš¦š¤ššš»šš·š¦š”.ššØš®
He walked forward with a smile and said in fluent Mandarin,
āIām Director Smith from the American headquarters. This is an order from the headquarters. Congratulations to Mr. Lu for officially becoming the CEO of This Place Hospital!ā
Just when everyone was led astray by Zuo Chongyang, Director Smith became the only proof. Perhaps there should be a transfer order!
Instantly, there was an uproar!
The young man, whom Zuo Chongyang thought was a lowly person, was really the CEO of this hospital?!