Chapter 13 — The Patient I Saved Twice

From someone who only knows how to save people. Transform into someone who must learn to confront those who are destroying the system. I don't know what the end of this road will be. It's justice. Or a deep abyss. But there is one thing I know very well. I have no way back anymore. Tran Vi is calmer than I thought. That afternoon, at the hospital cafeteria, I briefly told him the situation. Of course, I'm not talking about the Disciplinary Inspection Committee. Just say that someone is currently investigating Phuong Thanh and needs an important recording. After listening, Tran Vi bowed his head and used chopsticks to stir the food on the tray. After a while, I asked:

“Miss To…”

“Is recording like that illegal?”

I shook my head.

“I am the one participating in the conversation.”

“Recording a conversation in which you are present does not violate the law.”

Tran Vi asked again:

“What if we get discovered?”

“The phone is in the pocket.”

“Open the recording first.”

“No one suddenly goes through my bag.”

He was silent for a few seconds. Then nodded. The opportunity came faster than expected. The next afternoon. The Department of Medical Affairs notified Tran Vi. Phuong Thanh will come to conduct the second mediation session. Immediately I received the message.

"Three o'clock in the afternoon, Medical Affairs Office meeting room."

I replied with two words:

"Calm down."

Three o'clock exactly. I sat in the examination room. His eyes continuously looked towards the wall clock. The minute hand moves one box at a time. Ten past three. Twenty past three. Three forty. Finally the phone vibrated. It's a message from Tran Vi.

"Done."

I immediately asked:

"Can you record it?"

"Recorded."

I replied immediately:

"Don't listen at the hospital."

"Open it when you get home."

Eight o'clock in the evening. I went to Tran Vi's rented apartment. A simple one-bedroom apartment. The table was filled with lunch boxes and instant noodle shells. Look at that scene. I felt like I saw myself half a year ago. Tran Vi said nothing. Just quietly open the phone. Press the play button. The recording started playing. First is the voice of Chief Vuong. All familiar social words. Phuong Thanh's voice appeared.

“Doctor Tran.”

“How did you think about the last plan?”

“It's only 150,000 yuan.”

“It's not a big amount of money.”

Tran Vi's voice rang out.

“I don't think I made any mistakes.”

“In the surgical commitment form, the risks are clearly stated.”

Phuong Thanh laughed.

“Doctor Tran.”

“You are young.”

"I'll say a few more words, don't take it to heart."

“If this kind of thing goes to court, no one will benefit.”

“You just started working not long ago.”

“Litigation for one or two years.”

“Your progress seems to have slowed down.”

In the recording. Tran Vi did not speak. Phuong Thanh continued:

“Moreover…”

"Deputy Director Tien's intention is to resolve it as soon as possible."

“Is that right, Chief Vuong?”

Head of Department Vuong's voice rang out. It's a bit confusing.

“The hospital side also hopes to have things resolved soon.”

Phuong Thanh smiled. Then continued saying:

“Doctor Tran.”

“I tell you the truth.”

“Do you know what happened to Dr. To before?”

“Her situation is much more serious than yours.”

“People also accepted compensation of 200,000 yuan.”

“You only have 150,000 yuan.”

“Sign it.”

“When it's over, everyone is relieved.”

The recording was silent for a few seconds. Phuong Thanh added another sentence. One sentence made the whole room fall silent quiet.

“If you don't sign…”

“My client won't just go to the Medical Affairs Department anymore.”

“But it will go straight to the Department of Health.”

“Do you know the People's Reception Office of the Department of Health?”

“Over there…”

“There are our people.”

I immediately pressed the pause button. In the small room. No one said anything. There was only the sound of heavy breathing.

“There are our people.”

I repeat that sentence. Phuong Thanh said it himself. Right at the mediation table. Right in front of Chief Vuong. He has publicly hinted that he has connections within the Department of Health. For outsiders. Maybe that's just a boast. But for the person investigating the case. That is an extremely important link. That's enough. I turned to look at Tran Vi.

“This paragraph is very clear.”

Tran Vi let out a long breath. My hands are still shaking.

“When he said that…”

“I almost couldn't keep calm.”

“But I kept it.”

I looked at him. Gently nodded.

“You did very well.”

I copied the entire recording file to my phone. Then carefully advise:

“The original must remain intact.”

“Do not delete.”

“Not edited.”

“Also don't send it to anyone.”

Tran Vi nodded. That evening. I transferred the recording file to Ha Dao. Less than an hour later. He sent back a voice message. Just a few words:

"I'll give it to Dean Chu tomorrow."