Chapter 6
Chapter 6 — When I Left The Consultation, The Whole Hospital Was Panic
The sound of slapping echoed crisply amidst the rain. Then another one. My heart suddenly constricted violently. All humiliated. All are angry. Everyone has been unhappy for the past two months. Like a flood breaking a dike. A rush welled up in my heart. Look at his struggling appearance. Look at that face full of rain and tears. A feeling of distorted and cruel pleasure even arose in my heart. Look, Lam So Ha. This is the person who once stood high above deciding your destiny. He is kneeling in front of you like a dog. This is the reversal of power. I immediately looked away. I don't want to look at those red, pleading eyes anymore. But in my mind I couldn't control it and Tran Vu's weak face appeared. A ten year old child. An innocent life. Life is innocent. Based on what? On what basis could you guys easily sacrifice me for the sake of the so-called big situation? And now. When there's no way back. You want me to put aside all resentment to save people? I took a deep breath. When I opened my mouth again. The voice was calm and cold. Carrying a bit of irony that I didn't even realize.
“Director Tran.”
“You must still remember.”
“Two months ago, with your tacit consent.”
“The hospital has suspended all of my consultation rights.”
“I am now…”
"I've long since washed my hands of my sword."
“I'm afraid I can't help.”
Director Tran is still kneeling on the ground. But after hearing that sentence. His whole body suddenly stiffened. His face was already pale. In the blink of an eye, the last trace of blood was lost. The atmosphere in the room almost froze amidst the desperate gasps of director Tran. I don't look at him. Just quietly turned around. Leaving the man kneeling on the floor behind him. I walked to the dining table and poured myself a glass of warm water. Hot water flows down your throat. But still can't warm a heart that has been cold for a long time. I'm waiting. Waiting for him to completely collapse. Or wait for him to offer a big enough price. Not long after, a voice was heard from behind, hoarse and humbler than before.
“No... Doctor Lam...”
“Magical physician Lam…”
He was completely confused. Even the way of addressing people becomes confused.
“As long as you are willing to help save the boy…”
“I agree with whatever you want!”
“Money, houses, cars...”
“As long as I can give, I will give it to you!”
I hold a glass of water. Slowly turn around. Looking down from above at the man kneeling on the ground.
“Director Tran.”
“Do you think I lack money?”
He was immediately stunned. I am Lam So Ha. Even though he's not a rich man. But as a leading surgical expert at the First People's Hospital. My income is enough to live an abundant and decent life. What I lack has never been money. What I lack... Is justice. Is respect. It's the honor I should have.
“So...so what do you want?”
He asked with a trembling voice. In those desperate eyes, there was a new ray of hope. I put the glass of water on the table. The sound is very low. But it made his body tremble slightly.
“I can save the boy.”
Just four words. But to director Tran right now, it was like a sound of salvation from heaven. His eyes immediately lit up. Like a drowning person who has just reached the last piece of wood.
“I have two conditions.”
My voice is calm. But don't give it Allow anyone to object.
“You say it!”
“Don't say two conditions!”
“I also agree to two hundred conditions!”
He replied immediately. I'm afraid it'll only take a second. I will change my mind. I held up a finger. His eyes were sharp as knives.
“First condition.”
“Since I received Tran Vu's case.”
“All treatment decisions are my sole responsibility.”
“I do not accept any doubt or interference.”
“I'm going to create a whole new team.”
“Members chosen by me.”
"No matter what department or position they belong to, they must absolutely obey my orders."
“I need the hospital with the highest level of authority.”
“All equipment.”
“All the medicine.”
“All personnel.”
“Priority must be given to serving this patient.”
“In other words…”
“I want absolute decision-making power.”
The room immediately fell silent. This condition is almost a hegemonic one. Once approved. During the period of treatment for Tran Vu. I will become the person with the highest authority in the entire medical system regarding this case. But director Tran did not hesitate. He immediately nodded.
“No problem!”
“I will go see Principal Vuong immediately!”
“You can control whoever you want!”
“Use whatever you want!”
“Whoever dares not to cooperate, I will immediately deal with that person!”
Standing before my son's life. Rules in the system. Complicated relationships. Official rules. It all becomes meaningless. I looked at him. The corners of the lips curled slightly.