Hospital 444
Chapter 42 - 14 I am a doctor

Chapter 42: Chapter 14 I am a doctor

"That surgical plan..."

"It’s difficult to guarantee the removal of the curse and the resentful spirit without harming the soul. One misstep and even if the curse is removed, the patient might still end up in a vegetative state."

"How can that be..."

"In fact, there’s a high chance he won’t make it to the end of this year," Director Song then earnestly advised, "We are surgeons, He Yan, and if the patient dies after the surgery, it counts against each participating surgeon’s death quota. It’s already the fourth quarter, and you don’t want to add to your patient mortality rate. You should step back from Chairman Jiang’s case. If more of the patients you treat continue to die, aren’t you afraid of being dismissed by the hospital? If you’re dismissed, what awaits you is the death penalty from the dean!"

As a quite experienced head surgeon at Hospital 444, Song Min even held significant prestige among all the department heads. Thus, her clinical experience and exceptional medical skills were beyond question. However, entering the fourth quarter and considering the annual patient death quota set by the dean, along with the upcoming personnel meeting for the appointment of the Chief of Surgery, each department head would be scrutinized. Song Min did not want the Wraith Surgery Department to take on a patient named Lin Sen, risking complications and giving others leverage over her.

"I am a doctor," Gao He Yan swallowed the mouthful of food and then spoke seriously, "A person is going to die, and there might be even more deaths in the future."

"That’s why I’m saying there’s no need for our Wraith Surgery Department to muddle through this. I think it would be better to let the Evil Ghost Department handle it. If something happens to you, how would I explain to... to Vice Dean Yin?"

"At least we have to find that person and then bring them to the hospital for treatment. Knowing that someone’s going to die, we have to try to treat them. Bringing them to the hospital for examination is the only way to determine if we can save them. After that, have them admitted to the intensive care unit—there’s bound to be a way."

"By the hospital’s rules, if the number of patient deaths exceeds the quota for your professional title, what awaits is the death penalty from the dean! Not just you, even your brother-in-law would face the same! If you bring them into the hospital, and they are your patients, their deaths will count toward your quota! Moreover, Jiang Han will have relapses every month. How can you handle it if it continues like this? So, just leave this matter to another department. It’s beyond your capabilities."

Gao He Yan thought about it and felt that made sense.

"Director, you’re right about that. But... who shall we leave it to?"

At this moment, Dai Lin approached.

"Director Song, Dr. Gao."

Song Min and Gao He Yan both looked towards Dai Lin, who then said, "You’re awake? No need to worry, after examination, your eyes are fine for now, and your soul’s state hasn’t shown any issues, there’s no significant backlash from the cursed object."

"Dr. Gao, if you are preparing to find that person named Lin Sen, why not let me take over? You have clinic duty tonight."

"You want to go find him?"

"Now, time is of the essence. The first person likely to die will pass away tomorrow evening. It’s best to find him early, give him a business card, and convince him to come to the hospital for treatment. I still have your business cards on me."

For doctors, the trickiest part with patients is that they’re unlikely to believe in something as absurd as Hospital 444. Business cards come in handy at such times. Any patient who sees a business card will immediately believe the doctor and will not doubt the concept of a paranormal doctor.

"Alright," Gao He Yan suddenly pulled out a mobile phone and said, "I have a spare phone here. Take it and use it to contact me anytime if there’s an issue."

In the hospital, interns and residents can only be equipped with walkie-talkies, which are for use exclusively within the hospital. Only attending physicians are allowed mobile phones, and these phones can even communicate across spatial dimensions.

Dai Lin took the mobile phone and nodded.

"Okay, I’ll go find him."

Gao He Yan reminded him again, "I should clarify, you won’t be reimbursed without an invoice."

"So, it’s cash reimbursement?

"Of course, with Spiritual Therapy Points. Of course, the invoice can’t be made out to Hospital 444."

As far as Dai Lin knew, the exchange rate between Spiritual Therapy Points and cash was basically 1:1. Although there might be fluctuations, the difference wasn’t generally great.

"But the hospital would need a tax number to do that, right?"

"Also, after you find them, have them admitted to the Evil Ghost Department. It’s the best at tackling complicated cases. For those whose time of death is approaching, have them admitted to the emergency department first."

"Got it, I understand."

After Dai Lin left, Gao He Yan said, "His words..."

"He’s an intern. The dean won’t assign him any patient mortality quota. We’ll decide which department to admit those people to once they’ve been found."

...

"Lin Sen, male, AB blood type, born on April 3, 1989, resides at 13 Mingyi Road, Zhe Lan District, D City, and will die at 9:00 PM the day after tomorrow."

D City wasn’t too far from S City.

Naturally, he was going to look for Lin Sen.

This afternoon, he had originally planned to attend the clinic with Gao He Yan but saving people was the priority. No one else at the hospital could be relied upon, and with Gao He Yan giving the word, Director Song Min could not object.

Dai Lin instantly moved to S City.

He found himself in the living room of the Jiang Family.

"Dr. Dai?"

Jiang Lan was sitting in the living room on the phone when she saw Dai Lin, looking very surprised.

"Miss Jiang?"

"Yes, anyway, please hurry."

After hanging up, Jiang Lan said, "Dr. Dai, you’re here? Dr. Gao said she would take responsibility for that person, but I’m not very reassured, so I was thinking of having someone check on that person first."

So far, there has been no discovery of a connection in the lives of Lu Junjun and Lin Sen. However, there is one noteworthy fact: Lin Sen used to run a marketing account named "Thrilling Moments," producing micro-films on supernatural themes. This, surely, was worth noting.

"Sorry, Miss Jiang, but our space travel manifests only at the last departed spot," Dai Lin said with a wry smile, "I apologize for the intrusion. How is Mr. Jiang doing?"

"My father took a sedative and has gone to sleep. Director Song has diagnosed him again, no anomalies have been identified, just like before."

"Dr. Gao is quite busy at the moment, so I have to go find that person. As long as the individuals receive the Hospital 444’s business card, they’ll believe what I say, and I’ll have them come into the hospital for treatment."

Jiang Lan hesitated, watching Dai Lin ready to leave. She bit her lip and suddenly stood up, calling out, "Dr. Dai!"