Extreme Almightiest Young Master-Chapter 101: Dispute!
Lin Feng finally understood what this so-called Leader’s Medical Care Group really was; in plain terms, it was like the Imperial Physicians who used to treat the Emperor, except that now they were treating important leaders from all over the country. In this place, when two doctors started arguing, it was certainly about Leng Hui’s matter. Thinking of this, Lin Feng moved forward to find out what exactly had made them argue like this.
"Why do you keep refusing the surgery? If your Traditional Chinese Medicine is so great, then bring the Leader back to life! If you can’t do it, what right do you have to stop me?" Li Yi fixed his gaze on Chen Guisheng, thinking to himself that ever since he joined the Leader’s Health Care Group, nothing had gone smoothly. He had never even performed a single surgery. If it was going to be like this, what was the point of his being here?
Since they brought me here, they need to let me showcase my talents, right? I’m suffocating, living like this with no value. Besides, now hardly anyone goes for Traditional Chinese Medicine; isn’t everyone going to hospitals for Western Medicine? Why is that? Isn’t it because Western Medicine offers fast and effective treatment? It’s just that we have different research directions in Chinese and Western medicine, but that doesn’t mean you have to ostracize me. After all, I am a renowned Western medicine expert with international training. How can you not give me a chance to display my talent?
"I’ve told you already, the Leader’s body can’t handle surgery right now. Why don’t you understand?" Chen Guisheng was also at a loss. The Leader’s Medical Care Group dealt with very elderly leaders; how could their bodies withstand such surgery? And yet, Li Yi insisted on operating for every ailment, as if surgery was the only solution. These old leaders, who could stand such torment?
"If you won’t allow surgery, then what should we do? Can you wake the Leader up? If we don’t remove what’s inside, not even an immortal could help!" Li Yi retorted against Chen Guisheng. If you’re against surgery, then you should come up with a solution. Otherwise, everything you say is pointless.
"Do you think I don’t want to perform surgery? The Leader’s injuries have now worsened to an unprecedented degree. I also want to operate, but what if something goes wrong? We really can’t afford that, especially since the Leader’s body is so weak right now he might not even survive the procedure," Chen Guisheng said with a heavy heart. He too was worried; the Leader’s condition had suddenly deteriorated, which was unprecedented. It seemed necessary to perform surgery, but the problem was that the injury was near the heart, within the chest area. How could an elderly person have the physical strength to endure such a major operation?
"You forbid surgery and also obstruct without surgery. What exactly do you want to do? Just drag it on until the Leader’s condition worsens?" Li Yi looked at Chen Guisheng, thinking to himself that this was all because he was the team leader and wanted to suppress Li Yi from performing surgery, fearing Li Yi would steal the limelight and take over his position. Otherwise, why would he be so adamant? Who would believe he truly had the Leader’s best interest in mind? Nowadays, no one does anything without benefit, and that includes both of us. Why the pretense?
"Ah..." Chen Guisheng was cornered by Li Yi and really didn’t know what to do. The two had argued over the issue of whether to operate many times these past few days. Had it not been for Leng Hui, Chen would have agreed by now. But Leng Hui was someone he had saved himself, and he knew the condition of Leng Hui’s body better than anyone. If they operated, it might be difficult for Leng Hui to make it off the operating table.
Thinking about how he had saved this old friend from the battlefield and followed him to this day, Chen felt guilty that he could not save him again. If his master had been present, this might not have been an issue at all. His master was a true genius in medicine—compared to his master, Chen felt insignificant. Just a few days with the master had already provided him with unique insights into medicine, leading to his current achievements. When they parted ways, no matter how hard Chen tried, he never became a formal disciple but being a named disciple was already a great joy. He wondered where his old master was now...
If it hadn’t been for his master’s few days of guidance, giving him a new understanding and improvement in Traditional Chinese Medicine, he would still be that so-called miracle-working doctor focused solely on making money. It was because of the master that he gave up worldly luxuries and delved deeply into the practice of medicine, achieving his current status as the leader of the Leader’s Medical Care Group. In essence, one could say that he had reached the pinnacle of medical skill in the country, and all of this was thanks to the master; without him, Chen would not be who he was today.
Despite pleading, he never became an official disciple, and in the end, he remained just an acknowledged disciple. But even so, he felt extremely happy, for to be a disciple of his master, even just in name, was an incomparable honor—his master was truly a divine physician, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say he was a modern-day Hua Tuo.
Master, where are you? Your disciple is now faced with an unsolvable dilemma...
"If it were up to you to perform the surgery, how confident would you be?" Chen Guisheng was cornered by Li Yi; although he wouldn’t conduct the surgery himself, the condition of Leng Hui was indeed as Li Yi had described—it could not be delayed any longer. He was faced with two wrong options and had to choose one, and as the head of the Leader’s Medical Care Group, he would have to take primary responsibility for any decision. It would be a difficult position for anyone to be in.
However, what Chen Guisheng cared about wasn’t the responsibility per se, he was more concerned about Leng Hui’s life. He truly feared that one decision could cost Leng Hui his life—a friend of several decades. How could he bear to end Leng Hui’s life because of his own decision? This choice was exceedingly difficult!
"If we proceed with my medical plan, I have a fifty percent chance," Li Yi stated with courage. If he could actually cure the leader, it would prove that he was definitely more skilled than Chen Guisheng, and he would indeed become the next group leader. Even if the leader wasn’t cured, he had an excuse ready: the decision had been made by Chen Guisheng, not him; and he never claimed to be absolutely certain, so any problems would be Chen Guisheng’s to bear, not his. Why wouldn’t he pursue such a favorable situation?
"Fifty percent confidence, what a joke! You know full well the leader’s condition—how can his frail body withstand such a major surgery, let alone talk of other things? You actually claim to have fifty percent confidence, do you truly think you’re the best Immortal physician in the world?" Upon hearing Li Yi declare he had a fifty percent chance, Chen Guisheng was almost angered to the point of fainting!
Li Yi’s medical skills were indeed impressive for someone so young, managing to top the nation in Western medicine surgery. But that was only with regard to Western medical surgery. For an elderly leader like this, his scalpel was not a tool for surgery but a blade hastening death. Chen Guisheng really didn’t understand how Li Yi could claim to have a fifty percent chance with such audacity. If it were a young person, a fifty percent chance might be believable, but this was an elderly person—how could they be treated the same?
"What? Don’t believe me? I said fifty percent, so it’s fifty percent. I naturally have ways to help the leader endure the surgery, and that’s none of your concern. Do you agree to let me perform the surgery or not?" Li Yi argued back, neck stretched. Although he knew the true severity of the leader’s condition, which honestly didn’t promise more than a twenty to thirty percent chance, admitting to such would definitely disqualify him from leading the operation. Should any danger arise, he could still find an excuse to defend himself, proving he was more capable than Chen Guisheng. The rest was not important. But if he somehow managed to save the leader, it would be as if he had earned a gold plaque; reviving the man who Chen Guisheng couldn’t save would bring immense honor. He was determined to fight for this opportunity at all costs.
"I disagree. Unless you explain exactly what you intend to do, I won’t let you perform the surgery!" Chen Guisheng held firm to his stance. If there was no complete solution, he would never let Leng Hui undergo surgery—that would be tantamount to harming his old friend.
"How could I possibly disclose my method? It’s my secret technique. If you want to know about my secret technique, Chen Guisheng, just say it directly; there’s no need for such indirectness," Li Yi replied, clearly frustrated by Chen Guisheng’s adamant refusal. He didn’t have any secret technique—it was all about seizing the opportunity to add to his own reputation. No matter the outcome of the surgery, it was a no-lose situation for him. Why was Chen Guisheng so intent on making things difficult?
"I would never covet your ’secret technique,’ what a joke. As for your Western medicine tricks, I truly find them unimpressive," said Chen Guisheng, who hadn’t expected Li Yi to bring up the subject of secret techniques. Every doctor has their own proprietary methods, which they absolutely do not share. But Li Yi’s words positioned Chen Guisheng unfavorably, which was unacceptable. He genuinely looked down on Li Yi’s methods; how could he let Li Yi make such insinuations?
"I look down on your traditional Chinese medicine just as much. If it’s so powerful, why haven’t you saved the leader? Do you know that the leader’s condition worsened because of your delays!" Li Yi continued to press on. There was no point in holding back amid such an argument. The best tactic was to irritate Chen Guisheng continuously until he made a mistake and agreed to let Li Yi perform the surgery. Otherwise, there was no way he would consent. Since the conversation had taken this turn, Li Yi was not averse to adding more fuel to the fire.
"What right do you have to say that? If it weren’t for me, the old leader would have been gone long ago. You’ve only just returned to the country and are clueless about the situation. What qualifies you to speak like this?" Chen Guisheng was starting to lose control. He had personally brought Leng Hui back from the brink over the years, keeping him stable without issues. Claiming he delayed Leng Hui’s treatment was like denying his medical skills—that was a direct slap in his face!
"Indeed, I don’t know everything, but I have seen the leader’s medical records. Three years ago, he fell ill and should have undergone surgery then. Why delay until now? If the surgery had been performed then, there would have been a seventy percent chance," Li Yi pressed on relentlessly. His sole intent was to push Chen Guisheng to the brink, potentially giving himself an opportunity. After all, these were matters of the past, and without fixed records remaining, he could say whatever he wanted.
