Chapter 1319: Keeping the Peace
Ling Zhenfei said, "Sorry, I absolutely won't do that. Even if my money was blown in by the wind, I wouldn't do that. I absolutely won't encourage such arrogance."
Guo Shan's face didn't look good as he said, "I know there's definitely no problem with Mr. Ling, but I'm just trying to keep the peace here.
Right now, a large number of reporters are gathered outside. This matter is about to become social news, which is extremely unfavorable for you."
Ling Zhenfei nodded and said, "I've already thought of that, but what does it matter? We must face everything ourselves. I won't avoid it."
After he finished speaking, he took He Lingxiu and left. Guo Shan followed and said, "Our car is by the roadside, but we'll have to get through these reporters."
Ling Zhenfei nodded and walked to the entrance of the police station, where indeed a large group of reporters was at the door.
Seeing Ling Zhenfei and the others come out, the reporters became a bit excited, and despite the police station's door separating them, they started shouting at Ling Zhenfei.
"Divine Doctor Ling, can you give us an introduction to the situation?"
"Divine Doctor Ling, what do you have to say about this medical accident?"
"We've heard that the family intends to sue you, is that true?"
"In this medical accident, how much fault lies with the Little Miracle Doctor?"
Various questions came one after another. Ling Zhenfei waved for them to quiet down and then spoke to the dozens of media outlets.
"First, I need to clarify, this is not a medical accident. Doctor He's treatment already ended before the new year.
During the treatment period, the patient, Du Zhongming, had examinations at Tangcheng Hospital, and the results showed significant improvement before Doctor He's treatment ended.
Even after the treatment ended, Doctor He left medical advice and a treatment plan.
However, the patient and the family did not follow the advice, prohibiting alcohol, which led to the condition worsening after the new year. Doctor He Lingxiu, involved in the treatment, had nothing to do with it."
Ling Zhenfei's words were brief but powerful, likely convincing most people. Ling knew that beyond those present, the online "keyboard warriors" had long been eager to pounce.
But Ling Zhenfei never expected everyone to accept and admit him, as long as most people supported him, it was enough.
"Mr. Ling, the patient's family is suing you. What are your thoughts on this?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "My only thought is disappointment. I think this is not only me, all healthcare workers would feel very disappointed.
We put in all our time and effort to help patients, only to be taken to court by their families. I'm really thinking whether our Ling Zhenfei Foundation's free treatment should even continue."
"Mr. Ling, if the court finally rules it as a medical accident, what will you do?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "If that's the case, I will comply. But it only shows how sad our society is, with no proper management system and lenient regulations.
This is why there's such chaos in the medical field; that's why many hospitals are becoming less humane."
After Ling finished speaking, the reporters wanted to ask more questions. At this point, Ling pulled He Lingxiu and walked outside, directly through the crowd to the roadside.
At that moment, a car was parked by the roadside. The three of them got in, and the car started and drove towards the distance.
"Divine Doctor Ling, what you said earlier was perfect, truly spoke our minds."
Ling Zhenfei said, "As doctors, we should have backbone and not concede just because someone tests us. If we were not wrong, we were not wrong."
When the car returned to the hospital, it was already evening. Guo Shan suggested treating Ling Zhenfei and He Lingxiu to dinner, but Ling declined, as after such an incident, He Lingxiu probably wasn't in the mood.
Ling had already booked a hotel and took He Lingxiu there to rest, telling her not to overthink, that he'd handle everything.
In the hotel, He Lingxiu finally couldn't hold back her repression and cried in Ling Zhenfei's arms.
After comforting her for a while, she finally calmed down.
Ever since hearing about the patient's incident, He Lingxiu hadn't slept well, so after a brief cry, she fell asleep.
Ling Zhenfei tucked her in and closed the door, leaving her room.
Back in his own room, he took out his computer and went online to see the commotion this incident had caused.
Opening Weibo, the news was everywhere, and the Divine Doctor medical incident had successfully made it to the hot search, originally started by the Tangcheng Evening News.
The content of the news was fairly neutral, just providing an overview of the situation without clearly stating specifics.
But this was exactly the effect Tangcheng Evening News desired, as the ambiguity invited more speculation, leading netizens to ponder what was truly happening.
Some local Tangcheng netizens had already started sharing more details below.
"Today at Tangcheng Hospital, I saw the patient's family causing a scene at the ICU, and in the end, the family and Ling Zhenfei, along with He Lingxiu, were all taken by the police."
"This deceased was the last person in the Ling Zhenfei free assistance plan last year. At that time, the foundation's Weibo said the person was fine. Unexpectedly, just after the new year, they're gone."
"Seems the Divine Doctor has fumbled this time, not sure how this will be handled."
"Isn't this the 'god' you all talked about, claiming there's no illness he can't cure? Now what, killed someone?"
"The person above is talking nonsense, did you watch the news? The person treating was the Little Miracle Doctor, not really related to Ling Zhenfei."
"How can it be unrelated, isn't Ling Zhenfei in Tangcheng now? The person is dead, just a fraud, still shameless to be called a Divine Doctor."
"Now it's awkward."
"Everyone, watch Tangcheng News tonight, this event should be broadcasted."
"A fraud from the start, who's the next victim?"
"Curing people sometimes doesn't succeed, which is normal, the patients Ling Zhenfei treats were difficult cases from the start. See the assistance guidelines; if hospitals could treat them, he wouldn't intervene.
If this patient was treated by Ling Zhenfei, it means they couldn't be treated by hospitals or were inadequately treated. It's normal if such patients may not survive."
"What is a Divine Doctor? If cured, he's a Divine Doctor. If not, he's a fraud."
Ling Zhenfei, looking at the online comments, felt slightly upset. He provided free treatment and, in the end, ended up being taken to court. It was absurd.
At this moment, Ling Zhenfei considered whether to post something on Weibo to explain the situation.
Just as he was pondering, Lin Yi called.
"Boss, what's going on? You just got through one wave, and here comes another, what happened?"
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