Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 49: Receiving the First Banner of Appreciation
The young man was not only handsome, standing at a height of 1.8 meters, but also had an impressive physique.
If you want to work in this field, you really can’t do it without good looks.
The suit he wore was still the one from yesterday, while Sister Huan’s expression appeared somewhat grave, suggesting that the examination results from yesterday were not good.
"Oh, the boss lady, it’s you!"
When Boss Zhao saw that red Ferrari parked at the entrance of Sunshine Clinic, his expression changed slightly.
At that moment, with Sister Huan still five or six meters away, he stood up and greeted her with a smile.
It seems that they know each other, and this Sister Huan must have some status.
For any clinic, every wealthy person is a VIP.
Most ordinary people struggle to make ends meet; asking them to spend heavily on expensive supplements is not realistic.
But for wealthy people, it’s different; they are more than happy to spend on supplements.
Moreover, they specifically choose the expensive ones to buy.
Every so often, they buy some to take home and replenish, and sometimes they even buy them to give to important clients and leaders.
No wonder Boss Zhao hurried to greet her warmly from afar.
Such VIP clients are rare and must be maintained well.
They are like a god of wealth!
"Hello, Boss Zhao!"
Sister Huan nodded at Boss Zhao but didn’t show much of a smile.
It’s apparent that she seemed weighed down by some concerns.
She only responded politely to Boss Zhao, then directed her gaze towards Li Jingsheng sitting behind the triage desk.
"Dr. Li, thanks to your reminder yesterday, I went to the hospital for a check-up and found out it was early-stage gastric cancer. The doctor told me that if I delayed any longer, it could progress to mid-stage gastric cancer, at which point the cancer cells might spread, lowering the cure rate significantly. The five-year survival rate would also be very low."
Sister Huan looked at Li Jingsheng with eyes full of gratitude and profound respect.
The feeling was like looking at a living Buddha who saved her.
Gastric cancer, as a digestive system tumor, is the most common one. It’s usually hard to detect in its early stages, often found at mid to late stages.
This is because early-stage gastric cancer manifests inconspicuously, often not typical; symptoms usually include dull pain or discomfort in the upper abdomen, bloating, early satiety, acid reflux, loss of appetite, etc. Symptoms are irregular, able to alleviate themselves after some time.
It’s easily mistaken for minor issues like gastric ulcers or gastritis.
Most people choose to buy medications like stomach relief pills for self-medication, not taking it seriously.
By the time it’s discovered, it’s often mid to late-stage gastric cancer.
By then, the chance for surgical cure is lost.
If it weren’t for Li Jingsheng’s reminder, she would likely have been a tragic case. Having narrowly escaped, she was filled with endless gratitude towards Li Jingsheng.
"Xiaogao!"
Sister Huan called out without turning her head.
"Hey!"
"I’m here!"
Two Xiaogao replied simultaneously.
Boss Zhao hired an intern named Xiaogao, and Sister Huan kept a young protégé also named Xiaogao.
"I’m calling him!"
Sister Huan glared indifferently at the Xiaogao behind Boss Zhao, then looked at the young protégé.
The Xiaogao behind Boss Zhao immediately displayed an embarrassed smile and lowered his head.
It’s certain the young man must be thinking, damn, where did I go wrong?
Both with the surname Gao, around the same age.
One lives off his looks, wears branded suits, drives luxury cars, and clings to rich women, while he earns a thousand a month, treated as insignificant under Boss Zhao.
"Unfurl the banner!"
She instructed the young protégé.
The young protégé, leaving yesterday, had extreme distrust for Li Jingsheng, convinced Li Jingsheng was a quack.
He even said so to Sister Huan right in front of Li Jingsheng.
At this moment, with checked results from a big hospital proving early-stage gastric cancer, when he looked at Li Jingsheng again, he felt slightly embarrassed.
Still, he had developed thick skin over time, so he wasn’t overly shy.
Only avoiding looking directly at Li Jingsheng.
His expression remained unchanged. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
Those few customers buying medicine, hearing Boss Zhao maliciously disparage Sunshine Clinic, had been planning to leave but stopped to watch the drama unfold.
No matter gender or age, it seems human nature is to enjoy a spectacle.
Perhaps it has to do with millions of years of human evolution.
Humanity, through curiosity, developed extraordinary learning abilities, eventually becoming the ruler of this blue planet.
Once the banner was unfurled, with a red background, yellow trim, and tassels, several lines of golden characters were embroidered in brocade craftsmanship.
It appeared quite textured.
"Kind-hearted and skilled doctor, wholeheartedly serving patients."
These are the two central lines in large characters.
The right side was embroidered with gratitude to Dr. Li for saving her life, from Ji Huan.
Next to it was the date.
The date indicated was yesterday, suggesting once she finished the check-up, she instructed Xiaogao to custom-order a premium banner.
Boss Zhao watched this banner, mouth agape.
His cheeks twitched slightly.
In his heart, countless exclamations might be rising.
"Damn, how did this guy manage to luck out and actually discover Sister Huan’s gastric cancer?"
"Damn, early-stage gastric cancer is notoriously hard to detect, yet Li Jingsheng found it?"
"Damn, Sister Huan was initially a major client of Quick Recovery Clinic, just snatched away by this Li guy! Despicable, shameless!"
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Li Jingsheng wouldn’t care about Boss Zhao’s expression; looking at the first banner the clinic had received since its opening, his heart was filled with myriad emotions.
Excitement, joy, and a sense of soul-purifying experience.
Upholding principles, and always placing the life and health of patients first, had finally brought a superb reward.
Saving Sister Huan’s life also let him realize the value of studying medicine.
Tang Ping, whose business opportunity was disrupted by Boss Zhao, with three other clients almost gone, felt both resentment and anger. But seeing that the boss received the first banner in over nine months since opening, she was extremely pleased as well.
This was a mark of honor, a recognition from patients towards Sunshine Clinic.
Previously, working at Sunshine Clinic, because the clinic was small, and wages couldn’t even be distributed, she actually felt quite inferior.
When classmates or friends asked her where she worked, she dared only say she was still in the medical field.
At this moment, for the first time, she felt a sense of pride, standing naturally upright.
The curves of her well-toned figure were perfectly revealed.
The two male customers, along with the Xiaogao behind Boss Zhao, stared gulping secretly.
Boss Zhao’s gaze was entirely fixed on that banner, as if someone had cut a piece of his flesh, pained.
A major client like Sister Huan was lost, now turned into a staunch client for Sunshine Clinic. Quick Recovery Clinic could lose at least ten to twenty thousand worth of health supplements and tonics a month.
It should be noted, Sister Huan buys tonics for the ’brothers’ she cares for without batting an eyelid.
"Dr. Li, thank you for your life-saving grace; you are the most responsible, and skilled doctor I’ve ever encountered. Really, I’ve bought digestive tablets, gastric medicine from other clinics and pharmacies before; they only promote the most expensive ones to me. Only you, who surprisingly refused to sell me medicine, and insisted I go to a big hospital for a checkup, genuinely made me feel familial care. Thank you!"
Sister Huan’s stature was rather impressive, like a short wall.
She struggled to bow and thanked Li Jingsheng.
Then reached out to take the banner from the young protégé, respectfully offering it to Li Jingsheng.
"Please don’t be offended, though it’s a modest gift, it represents my deep appreciation and gratitude for you."
She said sincerely.
