Village Doctor's Women-Chapter 230 - 224 Basic Doctor

The dense crowd seemed to form impenetrable walls. When Chairman Kang and his friends arrived, they found they simply could not squeeze through. Not only that, but they were also berated by the surrounding elders. It looked as if they tried to use force, they might encounter the classic scam of an elderly person staging a fall and blaming them.

Chairman Kang and his group had no choice. They barely managed to inch forward, only to find the crowd was even tighter inside. In a situation like this, a single person tripping could be trampled, triggering a chain reaction that could bring down a large swath of people. With those in the back still pushing forward, it was entirely possible someone could be trampled to death.

"This can’t continue," Yu Yen, who was closest to Chairman Kang, said cautiously. As a burly man from the northeast, even he was nearly lifted off his feet by the jostling crowd. They were so desperate to see what was happening that one might have mistaken them for a mob at a supermarket sale. "We have to do something. Otherwise, as more people arrive, not only do we risk being crushed, but your senior, who’s in there treating someone, could be the first one trampled."

"But this crowd won’t listen to reason," Chairman Kang said with a troubled expression, trying to think of a solution. He glanced back, worried about Wang Lei and Han Youzhen, who had smaller builds. "Wang Lei, protect Youzhen! There are too many people."

Wang Lei nodded in understanding. He used both arms to hold back the surrounding people, repeatedly apologizing as he carved out a small space for Han Youzhen. Although the people around them grumbled and cursed, Wang Lei gritted his teeth and continued to apologize.

Their voices were quickly swallowed by the din of the crowd. Those on the periphery could not see what was happening but were consumed by curiosity, pushing to get a look regardless of the danger. The more obvious the strange commotion was, the more people it attracted, and the tighter the crowd became.

Yu Yen was alarmed, watching the situation spiral out of control. Staring wide-eyed, he asked, "Your senior is incredible. How did he get in there?"

Indeed, while they were all stuck, Wang Jian had slipped through the crushing crowd like an eel. He effortlessly made his way to the center and was likely already assessing the situation.

"My senior practices boxing and martial arts every day," Chairman Kang replied while observing the scene. "He’s strong and agile."

"That impressive?" Yu Yen’s eyes lit up, his interest immediately piqued by the news that Wang Jian was a martial artist. "Can I learn?"

Chairman Kang shot him an exasperated look. "Is this really the time to talk about that?"

Hearing this, Yu Yen smiled sheepishly.

Just then, a deafening shout erupted from the heart of the crowd. The sound was so powerful it made the heads of Chairman Kang’s group buzz. They looked around and saw everyone else rubbing their ears and shaking their heads. Only then did they notice that Wang Jian had somehow found high ground and was visible from the waist up. The powerful shout had come from him.

That single shout was enough to convince Yu Yen that Chairman Kang was telling the truth; Wang Jian was definitely trained. No ordinary person could produce such a powerful roar.

The shout stunned the gawking crowd into silence. No one pushed forward any longer. Instead, all eyes turned to Wang Jian, who stood high above them. Seizing the opportunity, Chairman Kang and his friends quickly pushed through, finally making it inside.

The situation was dire. The onlookers had left only a one-meter space in the center.

On the ground lay a man with white hair. The crow’s feet and laugh lines on his face made it clear he was an older man. Beside him, a little girl stood petrified. Though her face was streaked with tears, she bit her lip and made no sound. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

Without waiting for Wang Jian to speak, Chairman Kang, Yu Yen, and Wang Lei acted in perfect unison, forming a protective circle around the man and the little girl. Han Youzhen saw this and followed their lead. The four of them managed to expand the circle to over two meters in diameter.

Wang Jian waited for everyone’s ears to recover before speaking again. "Everyone, please don’t crowd any closer! There’s a child here and an elderly man who has collapsed. If this man dies because of the crush, you will all be murderers!"

The onlookers, who had been eager to press closer, were shocked to hear Wang Jian mention murder. They instinctively recoiled several paces, almost in perfect unison. This inadvertently expanded the protective circle even further.

"For real? Murder?"

"Becoming a murderer just for watching? That’s insane..."

"So someone really did have an accident in there. That’s what happened."

The people who had muttered that Wang Jian was joking retreated the farthest. Others, hearing that it was a matter of life and death, quickly dispersed, losing interest in the spectacle. In just a few moments, a large area had cleared out in the center.

Seeing this, Wang Jian finally breathed a sigh of relief and jumped down from a nearby stone pedestal.

"First, move the patient to an open area," Wang Jian ordered. He had already done a quick check when he arrived. It was not a fracture or an injury from a fall; it was likely a flare-up of a chronic condition. Getting him to an open space with plenty of oxygen was crucial. Chairman Kang and the others understood this, so they immediately moved the man into a nearby pavilion. Han Youzhen carried the little girl and followed them.

Only then did Wang Jian squat down to make a more precise diagnosis, but he did not forget his friends were there. "Didn’t I tell you to take the others to have fun? Why did you follow me?"

"Senior," Yu Yen spoke up before Chairman Kang could reply. "A patient collapsed here. How could we just go have fun? That wouldn’t be right."

Chairman Kang smiled without a word, clearly seconding Yu Yen’s sentiment. Wang Lei chimed in, "Exactly. We’re all medical students. Our consciences wouldn’t let us run away after seeing someone faint."

Helping out had forged a sense of camaraderie among the ’Three Musketeers’ of their dorm. After exchanging a knowing smile, Chairman Kang asked, "Senior, this man..."

He glanced at the little girl, who was now being held by Han Youzhen. Perhaps having someone to rely on, the child had finally broken down, crying and clinging to Han Youzhen, letting all her fear out. Chairman Kang was surprised. Han Youzhen did not seem like the type to be good with kids, yet she was doing a wonderful job comforting the girl.

Chairman Kang lowered his voice. "What’s wrong with him?"

Wang Jian also glanced at the girl and smiled. "The little girl was especially calm before. After I squeezed through, she clearly and logically explained what happened. She said they were hiking when her father, while walking, suddenly clutched his head and collapsed. Before he passed out, he mentioned feeling a bit dizzy..."

Dizziness?

Chairman Kang and Yu Yen looked at each other. There were far too many conditions that could cause dizziness and fainting. Considering the patient’s age, the margin for error was extremely low. A simple guess could easily lead to a misdiagnosis and a fatal mistake. As doctors, they had to be cautious and deliberate. This was something Chairman Kang, Yu Yen, and Wang Lei all knew. Their professors had emphasized it in class countless times. For now, all they could do was observe and gather more information. The patient’s furrowed brow indicated he was in great pain, and his lips were a darker shade than normal, strongly suggesting a cardiovascular or cerebrovascular issue.

While the three of them were still hesitating, Wang Jian spoke decisively. "It’s high blood pressure."

"Go ask the little girl," Wang Jian said, turning to Chairman Kang. "Ask if her dad has any medicine with him. He might have antihypertensive drugs or some other emergency medication. If so, we need it now."

"High blood pressure?"

Yu Yen and Wang Lei were stunned. The patient’s symptoms did suggest high blood pressure, but Wang Jian’s diagnosis seemed far too quick, almost careless. While they hesitated, Chairman Kang had already approached the little girl.

When I first arrived in Paigou Village, I was just like them, Chairman Kang thought. I used to doubt Wang Jian’s rapid diagnoses, too. But over time, he has never once been wrong, not even about a minor detail. I’ve gotten used to it. If Wang Jian says something, it’s sure to be correct.

"Excuse me, sweetie," Chairman Kang said gently. "Can you answer a question for me?"