Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 222 - 141: The Child Apologizes for the Father—A Rather Awkward Way to Say Sorry

Chapter 222: Chapter 141: The Child Apologizes for the Father—A Rather Awkward Way to Say Sorry

But it’s also possible that they didn’t take his small clinic seriously at all.

Just as Dr. Xu said, it’s difficult enough to support Li Jingsheng and a nurse.

A small clinic like that trying to poach a well-known doctor like Dr. Xu is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant.

Now, it’s time to call in the next patient.

Unexpectedly, someone barged in directly.

The bone setting clinic is open and has no doors, so anyone can walk in.

However, out of courtesy, most patients and their family members would willingly wait outside in line.

Besides, Nurse Li Li isn’t someone to mess with.

When she’s fierce, very few family members aren’t afraid of her.

"Hey, hey, what are you doing?"

Li Li stopped the young man trying to force his way in.

He looked familiar, and with her decent memory, she quickly remembered.

"Oh, you’re the son of that tumor patient from before, right? Your dad and mom have already left. You can call them outside!"

Li Li believed this young man must have left in anger, cooled down, and wanted to come back to find his parents.

"I know. I’m not here to find them; I want to see the doctor."

The young man’s gaze shifted to Li Jingsheng and Dr. Xu.

He only knew these two doctors worked together, but wasn’t sure who was in charge.

"Dr. Li, I apologize on behalf of my dad. Yesterday, I didn’t know my dad had cancer. I thought he just injured his hip, so I made a scene with him at your clinic. I’m sorry."

The young man sincerely apologized to Li Jingsheng.

It was clear from his still tear-streaked face and slightly swollen eyes.

His voice was hoarse.

Having learned his father had cancer, he clearly must have cried a lot.

But life isn’t easy; even in such situations, after accepting the harsh reality, one must face it.

There’s no way to escape reality.

"There’s no need for an apology. If you’re sincere, standing up and helping remove the negative impact caused by your commotion at my clinic, I would be very grateful."

Li Jingsheng saw that the patient’s son was reasonable and took the opportunity to make a reasonable request.

Their family caused a big scene at Sunshine Clinic yesterday, which had a huge negative impact.

Now the tables have turned, and the patient’s son proactively apologized, providing an opportunity.

"Okay, I’ll go to your clinic later to find a way to mitigate the impact. What my dad did was really out of desperation."

As the young man spoke, his eyes reddened again.

"Hmph, deliberately hiding cancer from the doctors while pressing them for treatment is obvious extortion, not desperation!"

Dr. Chen was unwilling to miss any chance to flatter Li Jingsheng.

He sneered and refuted the young man’s explanation.

"Our family’s situation wasn’t that bad to begin with. At least we own an apartment, unlike many migrant workers who rent or carry huge mortgages. My dad has had cancer for some time now, but they hid it from me because I was still in school. Recently, it progressed to the terminal stage with not much time left. Meanwhile, I was unaware and got into a serious relationship, almost reaching the stage of discussing marriage. The girl’s family requested a dowry of 188,000 yuan, which we couldn’t afford, so my dad thought..."

The young man didn’t continue.

"My dad’s not a bad person. My mom just called me and told me everything. She said my dad just wanted to secure some money before he died, to see me married, so he could rest in peace."

Li Jingsheng and Dr. Xu fell silent after listening.

A father with cancer, on his deathbed, wanting to extort a sum from a clinic or hospital as a dowry for his son.

The adult world is indeed difficult for everyone.

Every household has its own tough story.

"Even so, extorting doctors is not right!"

Dr. Chen once again countered.

"You’re right. My dad hasn’t had much education and doesn’t understand a lot. He thought clinics and hospitals make a lot of money, and taking some would be a minor loss. Our family’s actions were wrong, and I apologize. I came to find you to ask if you could help my dad with his bone joint reposition. He’s struggling to walk and is enduring the pain of cancer; as his son, it pains me to see this."

The young man certainly wasn’t here to apologize without reason.

There was only one reason—to ask Dr. Xu and Li Jingsheng to reset his dad’s hip joint.

Surgery is not an option for a terminal cancer patient.

Manual reduction is the only choice.

Hip joint realignment is already difficult, and since cancer cells have damaged the bone, it’s even harder.

In Lijiang City, aside from Dr. Xu and Li Jingsheng, it’s probably hard to find other doctors capable of manual reduction.

"This matter can only be discussed after you erase the negative impact on Sunshine Clinic. I can tell you directly that manual realignment is highly complex; cancer cells have invaded the bone, causing bone cancer. Any slight mishap could result in fractures or more severe consequences. Besides us, I doubt any hospital would dare to treat it."

Dr. Xu bluntly told the young man.

"So, it can be treated, right?"

The young man looked at Dr. Xu hopefully.

"We can try, but only if there are no risks or responsibilities for the doctors and the hospital. I’m doing this out of consideration for your filial piety. Before approaching me again at the hospital, make sure you’ve eliminated the negative impact on Sunshine Clinic, proving that you’re reasonable and trustworthy, then I’ll consider helping your dad with the bone setting. There are many other patients waiting for treatment outside, so please leave now."