The couple felt this wasn’t enough, so they specially added a statement emphasizing that the victim’s injuries were extremely severe and had not improved, trying to garner sympathy.
However, as soon as this statement was released, not only did it fail to achieve their desired effect, but it also caused everyone to question the hospital’s treatment standards! Damn it, it’s been so many days and the injuries are still severe? Who are they trying to fool? Do they not know about the current medical standards?
As the skepticism grew, to prevent the hospital’s standards and reputation from being affected, the hospital had no choice but to quickly come forward to clarify, stating that the victim’s injuries had significantly improved, but because of their old age and poor health, they needed quiet recovery.
At the same time, voices on the internet demanding a re-evaluation of the victim’s injuries were on the rise. The "abuse scandal" that Tang Yiyi deliberately released was already causing suspicion, and after the couple came out seeking trouble, people were more inclined to believe the "abuse" story out of distaste for them. However, more people remained skeptical, with some even speculating that this whole matter was a smokescreen deliberately released by the "Tang Family" to blur the focus!
Qinghe Third Hospital, Dean’s office.
The middle-aged man in a white coat sat with a dark expression on a black leather executive chair, squinting and gloomily looking at the person in front of him, furiously asking, "You tell me, what the hell is going on with this matter! Do you know how nasty things people are saying online? Tell me! Why did our hospital get into such a mess?"
The person in front of him appeared older, his tall body slightly hunched, lips trembling a few times before he timidly said, "Dean Meng, I’m afraid this is something that the ’Tang Family’ deliberately stirred up. You know, in Safe City, there are always those people who have no real skills and just cause trouble online! You don’t have to bother about them!"
"Ha! Don’t bother! You’re really carefree!" Dean Meng slammed the solid wood desk in front of him in anger, glaring at the man and scolding, "Don’t bother, let them stir up trouble, is that it? Zhou Ke! Do you want me to sit back and watch as the hospital’s reputation continues to decline and becomes the laughing stock of the entire Qinghe City?"
Zhou Ke turned pale with fear upon hearing this. He knew that Dean Meng always valued etiquette and would never use crude words like "me" unless he was extremely angry! Thinking of the recent online news, he felt quite wronged!
When the incident happened, he genuinely didn’t know! He couldn’t have imagined that the people below, for a bit of money, had the audacity to do such a thing! By the time he found out, it was already too late to turn things around, and having heard from certain sources that it was Xiong Wei who was targeting Tang Xiao, he didn’t dare to meddle recklessly and could only turn a blind eye!
Upon discovering the incident, he was indeed quite worried, fearing exposure. Yet, as the online uproar grew and Tang Xiao showed no reaction, hiding at home, even not daring to retaliate when others threw trash at her house, he instinctively felt this person surely had no backing and was helplessly at the mercy of others!
Although he felt somewhat guilty, in these times guilt doesn’t put food on the table, and besides, he wasn’t the one who did it! Even if Tang Xiao wanted to blame someone, she could only blame her bad luck for getting involved with a troublemaker like Xiong Wei!
Afterwards, he put the matter behind him and no longer paid attention. Instead, the drama between Sun Yao’s family and Li Yuan caught his interest. Who could have known that as they fought, they’d suddenly drag the car accident matter out!
Remembering this, Zhou Ke was filled with resentment! How could Li Yuan do this! It was Qinghe News that framed him, what did it have to do with the hospital? Why drag them into it? It was absolutely unethical!
He worried inwardly but didn’t know how to explain to Dean Meng. After all, when he discovered the issue, he hadn’t reported it to Dean Meng, and now with the matter blowing up, how could he bring it up?
Dean Meng’s knife-like gaze and undisguised disdain made Zhou Ke’s face burn with embarrassment. Knowing evasion wasn’t an option, he carefully said, "Dean Meng, I think this is not the time to assign blame. Since the online rumors are rampant, the immediate priority is to address those false claims!"
He deliberately stressed the word "false," implying that even if the matter was true, it couldn’t be confirmed, otherwise, the hospital’s reputation would be ruined!
Dean Meng naturally understood this reasoning; otherwise, he wouldn’t be so angry! He coldly looked at Zhou Ke and said in a chilling voice, "First, tell me clearly the whole story! Also, tell me how many people in our hospital are involved, and what they did, right now!"
This question stumped Zhou Ke. Although he knew of the incident, certain unspeakable reasons prevented him from probing deeper, so naturally, he didn’t know who was involved or what they specifically did!
He only felt a headache coming on, secretly glanced at Dean Meng, whose face was growing darker, and with no choice, muttered, "It should be Chen Fang and his group, they altered the test reports, intentionally exaggerating the condition, and arranged for the victim to be admitted to the ICU."
"Should be?" Dean Meng was instantly furious, "Are you telling me that even after so long, you still don’t know the details? Not even the involved personnel? Zhou Ke! Is this how you do your job?"
Hearing this, Zhou Ke had a bad feeling in his heart! He immediately said, "Dean Meng! This was my oversight! I will investigate right away! I promise to give you a definitive result today!"
But Dean Meng looked at him with disdain, with a cold tone said, "No need! I’ve assigned this to someone else. You just focus on your own tasks for now!"
Upon hearing Dean Meng not telling him to get lost, Zhou Ke secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At that moment, he didn’t have the energy to think too much and only assumed that although Dean Meng was angry, he hadn’t planned to abandon him. So, he didn’t say anything further, just bowed respectfully and left the room.
However, once he had left, Dean Meng immediately dialed a number, giving a low-voiced instruction: "Zhou Ke has left my office, keep an eye on his every move, I don’t want him doing anything unnecessary!" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to give recommendation votes or monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)