Back in the department, Chen Cang handed Zhu Yongwang's ID card to Nurse Chang Lina, "Register him for observation."
Chang Lina was startled, "But... but he has no money."
Chen Cang, "First set up a debt account."
Chang Lina, "Even if we set up a debt account, we won't get the money back! Besides, the debt this month has already exceeded the limit, the head nurse just told me today..."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yongwang abruptly raised his head, staring at Chang Lina with a gaze like a wolf on the brink of despair, frightening her into stepping back.
Chen Cang, "He's only using some anti-inflammatory medication tonight, and it won't cost much. Let's stick to the original plan; the department covers eight, and I'll cover two! Without surgery, it doesn't cost that much. I'll go and issue the medical order."
Chang Lina nodded hurriedly.
Both Chang Lina and Qin Yue were afraid something might happen to the man, so Chen Cang didn't go home and instead spent the night lying on a bed in the emergency department.
The next day, Qin Yue brought Zhu Yongwang breakfast. Considering he might eat a lot, she bought three cups of soy milk and six buns.
Zhu Yongwang hadn't eaten the night before and was famished. Accepting the food, he gave Qin Yue a shy smile, "Thank you!"
After speaking, he squatted in the corner and gobbled up his meal.
As soon as Qin Yue stepped out, Chang Lina hurriedly pulled her aside after talking to a junior nurse, "Go talk to him! Why aren't you saying anything? He seems gentler when he looks at you, but when he looks at us, he's like a wolf!"
Qin Yue was stunned, hesitated for a moment, and then oh-ed, walking over.
Zhu Yongwang was gulping down the soy milk, lifting the lid and not minding the heat, "Delicious! What's up?"
Qin Yue gathered her courage, "I wanted to discuss something with you."
Zhu Yongwang took a bite of the bun, filled with pork, "Pork must be expensive, right?"
Swallowing in one gulp, "You tell me, what's up?"
Qin Yue, "The way you are gives us a lot of psychological pressure. Every time we talk to you or look at you, we are scared, afraid that you... might hurt someone."
Zhu Yongwang paused, his chewing slowing down...
"You mean... you want me to leave?"
Qin Yue quickly shook her head, "No... Look, the nurses are also nice to you. They even bought you breakfast this morning. Don't be so hostile to them."
"Moreover, we need the chief physician to come and then we can discuss and consult together to make a decision!"
In the morning, after Li Baoshan arrived, he went straight to Zhu Yongwang for an examination, and then said to Chen Cang, "First cut the steel wire short. What if he aggravates his condition by accident?"
Only then did Chen Cang react, quickly grabbing pliers, while Qin Yue couldn't help but cover Zhu Yongwang's eyes, "Endure it for a moment."
The man inhaled sharply!
Qin Yue asked, "Does it hurt?"
Zhu Yongwang grinned, "Not as painful as cancer!"
Chen Cang sent the photos in his phone to Li Baoshan, who, after a thorough analysis, said, "Arrange a consultation. Let Director Tao come down, we need to discuss."
Afterward, Li Baoshan stood up and left.
Zhu Yongwang abruptly stood up, a mix of confusion and anger in his voice, "Are you tricking me? Is that it?"
Qin Yue quickly said, "Of course not, your situation is very special, we need to consult with a cardiovascular surgeon for your diagnosis and treatment!"
"After that, we'll need a case discussion based on your situation before we can develop a treatment plan!"
When Zhu Yongwang heard this, he said, "Just pull it out, and it'll be fine. Why all the fuss?"
Chang Lina had long been fed up with this man who acted like he owned the place since he arrived here.
Think you're pitiful or you're tough?
Just pull it out, and it'll be fine; why don't you do it yourself?
Even Chang Lina felt that the man was here at the hospital to scam money. It'd be better off if he died; after all, such things had happened before!
With this thought, Chang Lina snorted coldly and left.
Zhu Yongwang looked at Qin Yue, "Really, you're not deceiving me, are you?"
Qin Yue nodded, "I'm not deceiving you."
Zhu Yongwang hesitated again, "I don't have money... I really have no money!"
Qin Yue shook her head, "It really isn't about the money. Don't worry about the money for now, but your family needs to come because if it's surgery, we'll definitely need a signature. Otherwise, the surgery can't proceed!"
Zhu Yongwang's eyes lit up, and he immediately shook his head: "I've no money, nor do I have any family!"
Qin Yue was taken aback, "You don't have family?"
Zhu Yongwang just kept shaking his head: "I have no money, and no family!"
In the following minutes, no matter what Qin Yue asked, Zhu Yongwang had only one response: I've no money, I have no family!
With no other choice, Qin Yue had to leave.
As soon as she went out, Chang Lina pulled Qin Yue aside.
"Qin Yue, let me tell you, this man is no good. You can't let your compassion get the better of you. Look at him, he says nothing."
"He obviously has an ID card and he tells us he doesn't, and he won't mention his family. Isn't it just because he doesn't want to pay?"
"He behaves as if the hospital is his own house. Do we owe him something? Just because he's pitiful, he thinks he's in the right? I can't stand it."
"If you're pitiful, that doesn't give you the right to create havoc, does it?"
Qin Yue sighed, "We might be his last hope, the one he refuses to let go of!"
"He definitely won't let go. Let's do our best... even if we don't operate, it won't cost much!"
Chang Lina snorted, "Qin Yue, you're too naive. I know this kind of person too well!"
"They take advantage of our kindness as a bargaining chip! They want free treatment. Just you watch, if we say we won't operate, he will definitely start making trouble!"
"I've seen too many people ! If you say we won't operate, he'll surely cause a scene in the hospital!"
In the emergency office, Tao Zi, Li Baoshan, Chen Cang, and the head of the respiratory department Yang Xiaoming were all gathered together, discussing Zhu Yongwang's surgical situation.
The conclusion of the discussion was clear:
Yang Xiaoming spoke, "The patient's condition is now quite evident; late-stage lung cancer with multiple metastases. His prognosis is not promising. Whether the wire is removed or not, his survival time is short, probably only two to three months."
"Moreover, he doesn't even have family to sign for the surgery, so we can't operate on him. To put it bluntly, the hospital is not a charity. If everyone behaved this way, the hospital wouldn't be able to function."
Yang Xiaoming's words were sensible and reasonable, leaving no room for objection.
Tao Zi also nodded, "I think so too. The wound where the wire is located is severely infected, and the surgery poses a great risk. Additionally, surgery, even if successful, would still face the problem of late-stage lung cancer and significant pneumothorax in the patient's prognosis, likely shortening his lifespan. Thus, choosing not to perform surgery seems to be the better option right now."
After a long silence, Li Baoshan sighed and, looking at the X-rays, nodded, "Chen, go and communicate with him, explain the situation to him."