The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 713 Doctors with Many Taboos

Everyone was satisfied with the meal. Even Wang Dashan, who was hosting, couldn't help but be overjoyed.

Even though he was considered to have a small fortune on this street, he truly couldn't compare with Qiu Huaili. Now, thanks to Liu Banxia, his son had become friends with the Qiu family's son. What a wonderful thing that was!

Life needs to be practical.

No matter how good the university one attended, a good job was ultimately needed to live a good life. By connecting with the Qiu family, even if his son didn't become a government official, his future job would at least be secure.

Others might not need to consider these things. He, however, only knew how to make barbecue skewers and could only manage a shop of this size, so he had to think ahead.

Liu Banxia's car was driven away by the driver to take Xiao Yue home. The rest of the group crowded into the Alphard. After all, they all lived in the same residential complex, and there was enough room for everyone.

Naturally, Qiaoqiao was the driver. Even though she was pregnant, she had to take on the role of driver.

It must be said, people from the 'fighting nation' can really hold their liquor. Today, because others were present, Qing Kewa didn't drink too excessively. Anyway, she had drunk quite a bit of baijiu and beer, and was now just slightly tipsy.

By the time they arrived at Qiaoqiao's door, she was happily taking pictures with her phone and posting them on her Moments.

"Okay, don't show off too much, or Xu Yino and the others will get really upset," Liu Banxia said.

"Haha, they aren't as lucky as I am," Qing Kewa said.

"You can't always provoke them like that; they're working really hard too. Look, my phone is blowing up with messages right now. What am I supposed to do?" Liu Banxia said, showing his phone.

He wasn't bluffing. Because there were relatively few patients at the clinic tonight, his phone was indeed buzzing non-stop with a stream of notifications.

However, Qiaoqiao and Qing Kewa paid him no mind; that was his problem to solve. The two of them linked arms and sauntered inside.

Tang Dou glanced at Liu Banxia, then at Qiaoqiao. Forget it, I'd better stick with the real boss, she thought. Anyway, I'm full today.

Liu Banxia sighed helplessly and replied to them all. There was no helping it; Qing Kewa enjoyed "special privileges," after all.

When Liu Banxia came into the room, Qiaoqiao had already brought out a lot of snacks and fruit, apparently planning a second round with Qing Kewa.

"Have you been bored staying at home all the time?" Liu Banxia asked.

"Yes, I haven't really been to the club or the casino. I'm afraid I'll see something that will upset me, and that wouldn't be good for the baby," Qiaoqiao said.

"That's okay, but you can also go out for a walk with Yanzi and Jiaojiao. It's not good to stay at home all the time," Liu Banxia said.

"No, I'll just stay at home. Everyone says the early stage is very dangerous; it has to be at least four or five months. Who should I listen to, you or me?" Qiaoqiao asked.

"Of course, I have to listen to you. Just go slow when you walk Tang Dou," Liu Banxia advised.

"Tang Dou is so good. She walks very slowly with me, and sometimes she even snuggles up to my stomach," Qiaoqiao said, placing her hand on her stomach.

Tang Dou, who was lying nearby, moved closer, pressing her face against Qiaoqiao's stomach.

Liu Banxia found it hilarious but knew better than to say anything else. Qiaoqiao was in charge, and her happiness was paramount.

"Your life seems very happy," Qing Kewa commented.

"You will too. You just need to meet the right person," Qiaoqiao said.

"Actually, I think it would be great if you stayed in Huaxia. I'd have more company, and we could hang out whenever we're free. What's the point of going back to your country? We have much more delicious food here."

"But I have to go back; my family is there. Although it's very fun here and there's lots of delicious food, it's too far from home," Qing Kewa said seriously.

"Actually, I wish you both would come to my country. Then Dr. Liu and I could open a clinic together. Our clinic would be a partnership; we'd only need Dr. Liu's medical skills."

"Alright, that's enough. Good grief, are you two trying to 'abduct' each other?" Liu Banxia said helplessly.

"Although it's a bit far, we'll try to visit every one or two years. Anyway, someone will host us, so we'll just need to buy plane tickets."

"I..."

Before Qing Kewa could finish her sentence, Liu Banxia's phone rang.

"Brother Wei, is there a situation?" Liu Banxia quickly answered.

"We just received a notice that a group involved in a brawl is being sent to our emergency center. Two of them are severely injured. Are you back yet?" Wei Yuan asked.

"I'm at home now, so I could head over, but I've been drinking," Liu Banxia said with a wry smile.

"Then you rest. I'll call the director." After saying that, Wei Yuan hung up the phone.

After hanging up, Liu Banxia rubbed his face. He truly hadn't expected a situation to arise while he was off duty.

If he hadn't been drinking, he could have rushed over. Even if it meant driving faster, he could have made it in time for the surgery.

But he had been drinking.

Even though his mind was clear and it wouldn't affect his skills, it wouldn't do. The strong smell of alcohol on him would be impossible to hide.

"If it's really bothering you, you should go. Qing Kewa is here with me. You can come back when you're done," Qiaoqiao said.

She knew Liu Banxia had a strong sense of responsibility and that much of his focus was on the emergency center. Since Wei Yuan had called him, it meant the situation was somewhat urgent.

Liu Banxia smiled wryly and shook his head. "Operating after drinking is a major taboo for doctors. Regardless of whether the surgery is successful or not, you'll face disciplinary action."

"And if it fails? Then it's not just a simple disciplinary action; the consequences would be huge. So, I'll just take it easy this time."

"Sigh... so many rules. Does this mean you can't drink when you come home in the future either?" Qiaoqiao asked.

"Haha, it's not like that. Actually, having a little bit is fine; I just drank too much today. I had about seven or eight ounces of baijiu, plus a lot of beer," Liu Banxia replied, laughing.

"These kinds of rules are actually quite good; they're a form of protection for us. There are also related principles of avoidance, which also protect us."

"For instance, personally, I'm reluctant to perform surgery on or diagnose people I know well. Because when dealing with acquaintances or friends, one inevitably overthinks during diagnosis and might occasionally take a roundabout approach."

"And if it's surgery? That's even more problematic. When suturing, I'd be extra meticulous to prevent bleeding. However, the possible consequence is that while there's no bleeding, it might instead lead to insufficient blood supply."

"Being a doctor really isn't easy, especially with our country's large population. Sometimes there are family connections involved, and it gets even trickier if it's a referral from an acquaintance."

"So, it's usually better to be more careful. If you're careless about everything, you'll likely run into problems down the line."

"So, what were you thinking back then? Did you initially become a doctor to make money?" Qiaoqiao asked curiously.

She had never discussed this with Liu Banxia before, and this was the first time he had spoken about it.

Liu Banxia nodded frankly. "That's right. I can tell you honestly, back then, I was even thinking about red envelopes."

"It seemed like that was when red envelopes were most prevalent. As soon as you went in, you had to offer one. If the doctor didn't accept it, the patient would feel very uneasy."

"But greed is a major taboo for doctors. Once you start taking them, once you open that door, you won't be able to stop. You'll only become greedier, and eventually, you'll get yourself into trouble."

"Didn't I mention on the show before? We medical staff are practically one foot in the clinic and one foot in the courtroom, always needing to be prepared to be sued."

"And if you're not clean yourself? Then you're finished. That kind of thing could drag out other issues, and anyway, nothing good would come of it."

"There are many things doctors must avoid. Of course, these taboos aren't superstitions. Like I just said: avoid operating after drinking, avoid treating immediate family members, avoid greed, avoid lust, and avoid misdiagnosis, and so on."

"One slight misstep, and you could land yourself in serious trouble. It's no wonder public opinion about the medical profession is often mixed. In reality, it's often because some people within the profession have ruined its reputation by breaking the rules themselves."

"Hmph! If you dare to have any improper thoughts, I'll perform surgery on you myself!" Qiaoqiao huffed.

"Qiaoqiao, you know how to operate too?" Qing Kewa asked curiously.

Qiaoqiao held up two fingers and made a snipping gesture.

Even though it was just a mimed snip, Liu Banxia felt a chill.

It didn't matter that Qing Kewa was a bit tipsy now. This was probably a universal hand gesture, understood at a glance.

Anyway, it made her laugh out loud; she found it hilarious.

"Look at you. Being a doctor is so dangerous, what's the point of doing it?" Qiaoqiao said after taking a bite of honeydew melon.

"There are advantages too. The salary is quite good, and besides, saving lives brings a kind of spiritual fulfillment. That's something very precious," Liu Banxia said.

"Actually, the rules are similar in every profession. Whatever you do, responsibility comes with it. It's just that our responsibility as doctors is a bit special; it involves life and death, so we need to be exceptionally careful."

"My medical skills are decent, and I've saved many lives. Although we charge for our services, this is also a way of doing good deeds."

"Look at you, so smug," Qiaoqiao said, rolling her eyes at him.

If this guy weren't a doctor, I probably wouldn't have a baby in my belly right now. Ordinary men just wouldn't do; I don't know why on earth I fell for this guy.

Just then, Liu Banxia received another WeChat message on his phone. It was from Xu Yino, saying that Zhou Shuwen had arrived at the emergency center and telling him not to worry.

He truly relaxed then. Otherwise, if a patient's rescue had been affected because he was drinking and couldn't go to the hospital—even though it was his day off—he would have kept dwelling on it.