Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Dr. Xu’s emotions were quite complex. After a moment, he asked the tired-looking, pale-faced worker in front of him, “Who treated your injuries just now?”
The worker, in a weak tone, replied, “It was a young girl.”
Only then did Dr. Xu truly believe that the young knowledgeable woman named Ye Ling had provided emergency treatment to all the severely injured workers. Without Ye Ling, by the time they had arrived on the mountain, many workers’ injuries might have worsened.
After a brief silence, Dr. Xu arranged for the clinic staff who had come with him to disinfect and provide basic treatment for the workers’ wounds while he scanned the surroundings with his gaze.
Soon, Dr. Xu spotted the young girl sitting not far away under a tree.
After hesitating for a few seconds, Dr. Xu approached Ye Ling.
Min Nan had already returned to Ye Ling’s side, and when he saw Dr. Xu coming over, he was somewhat puzzled. He wondered if this person was coming to criticize Ye Ling again.
When he explained to the clinic staff earlier, they had displayed skepticism, as if Ye Ling treating patients was a joke. They even complained that an unprofessional like Ye Ling had treated the patients so casually, saying, “If anything happens to the patients, she should take full responsibility. It has nothing to do with us.”
Min Nan had felt angered by their words. Ye Ling had been through a long and exhausting day, and she had even been frightened by Wang Gang earlier, yet she had still insisted on treating the workers. Without Ye Ling, who Imew if the workers’ lives would have been in danger by the time the clinic staff arrived?
But now, seeing Dr. Xu approaching, Min Nan’s expression turned cold, and he was about to stand up to confront the doctor. However, Ye Ling held onto his arm and said, “Big Brother Min Nan, maybe he’s just here to inquire about the workers’ conditions. I’ll talk to him.”
Upon hearing Ye Ling’s words, Min Nan stopped his movements and merely looked at Dr. Xu with a cold expression.
Dr. Xu, after seeing Ye Ling’s face up close, was even more astonished. The young girl before him looked even younger than his own daughter. How could she possess such remarkable medical skills?
After his initial shock, Dr. Xu slightly bowed and said to Ye Ling, “Comrade Ye, thank you for saving those workers.”
Ye Ling was taken aback when Dr. Xu bowed to her upon approaching. She quickly leaned against the tree trunk and stood up, saying, “You’re too kind. I just did my best to help a little. The subsequent treatment for the workers will still depend on all of you.”
Her humble attitude made Dr. Xu feel even more embarrassed, and he sincerely said, “I really didn’t expect your medical skills to be so excellent at first, so I
spoke impolitely. I hope you and your friend can forgive me.”
After apologizing, Dr. Xu glanced at Min Nan.
Min Nan’s tone remained cold as he said, “I’m not the one who saved them, so there’s no need to say this to me.”
Dr. Xu awkwardly smiled and apologized to Ye Ling once again.
Ye Ling also felt a bit embarrassed. In fact, she didn’t have a medical license, and treating patients was against the rules. If the situation hadn’t been so urgent, she wouldn’t have taken matters into her own hands.
Dr. Xu had questioned her because he cared about the patients, and that was understandable.
“It’s okay, we’re all saving lives here. We don’t need to be so polite. As long as the patients are not in life-threatening situations, that’s what matters,” Ye Ling said with a gentle smile.
Dr. Xu’s attitude toward Ye Ling had completely changed by this point. At first, he had thought she was just a vain young girl seeking attention, casually playing with people’s lives because of her limited medical knowledge. Back then, he had regarded her with disdain mixed with anger.
However, now Dr. Xu believed that Ye Ling’s medical skills were definitely superior to his own. Furthermore, she appeared to be a gentle and tolerant person, which made him feel more favorably towards her.
After hesitating for a moment, Dr. Xu cautiously asked, “Comrade Ye, does your family have a background in medicine?”
Given Ye Ling’s young age, she couldn’t have undergone formal medical training or become a nurse. She also couldn’t be a barefoot doctor practicing medicine based on personal experience in rural areas. So, Dr. Xu speculated that her family might have a background in medicine.
Ye Ling nodded and admired, “Dr. Xu, you guessed it right. I learned what little medical knowledge I learned from my grandfather and mother. I dare not claim to be highly skilled, but I would never treat patients recklessly to harm them..”