CHAPTER 213: 213 THE MOST APPROPRIATE CHOICE

Today, the medical staff in the emergency department and the patients who came for treatment really witnessed some major drama. A few simple sentences revealed so much.

It was quite simple. Nana, the other woman, had learned she was pregnant and shared her joy with the man in glasses, hoping to become his legal wife.

The man in glasses was just stringing her along. He had secretly drugged her by giving her fresh juice, causing her miscarriage.

Granted, Nana had willingly been the other woman and even aimed to become the legal wife, which wasn’t right and wasn’t accepted by society. But for this scumbag to resort to drugging her made him an enemy to everyone.

"Nana, you still have the juice cup, right? As long as we have it, we can analyze its chemical composition by taking a sample," Liu Banxia said, turning his head and winking at Nana.

"Besides, drugs like this can usually only be bought at pharmacies, right? Even if it was purchased online, it doesn’t matter. Pharmacies have security cameras, and online purchases leave a digital trail, making it easy for the police to investigate."

"Alright, everyone, stop rubbernecking and get back to what you were doing. There will be a formal process to handle this. And for those of you who were just taking pictures, please be considerate and delete them. There’s no need to rub salt in her wounds."

Hearing Liu Banxia, the people who had been snapping pictures with their phones looked a little embarrassed and started fiddling with their devices. Whether they actually deleted the photos or just pretended to was impossible to tell.

"Bro, stop staring. Let’s talk about how to resolve this," Liu Banxia said to the man in glasses. "You can deny everything. If you insist, we can involve the police. There are officers on duty by the second-floor ward; they’re dealing with a drunk driving hit-and-run case up there."

"You... you’re framing an innocent person!" the man in glasses retorted, his voice much weaker now.

"Whether you’re being framed or not is for you to judge. If you believe you are, we can get the police involved right now," Liu Banxia said, staring at him.

"I’m not sure if this counts as a criminal offense. After all, drugging Nana and causing her miscarriage... that was intentional, wasn’t it? Would that be considered poisoning?"

"Damn it, still trying to deny it!"

Liu Banxia had just finished speaking when Qiaoqiao muttered something beside him. Then, Liu Banxia saw a dark shadow flash past. The formidable Qiaoqiao had swung a mop and smacked the man in glasses with it.

The sudden action startled Liu Banxia. Everyone says I’m impulsive, but compared to Qiaoqiao, aren’t I practically a child? He couldn’t let Qiaoqiao continue hitting the man, so he rushed over, grabbed her by the waist, and pulled her away.

"Let me go, you damn scumbag! Don’t let me see you again, or I’ll break your legs!" Qiaoqiao seethed. Even though Liu Banxia was holding her back, she still tried to kick the man a few times.

The man in glasses seemed to realize he had to deal with this now. Otherwise, if things escalated, it would be much harder to manage. If the police really did check every pharmacy, they would definitely find security footage of him buying the drug.

"Let go of me! How is Nana supposed to get any money from him if you don’t? Sending him to jail won’t satisfy her anger. It’s better to ensure Nana can live comfortably in the future," Qiaoqiao said, patting Liu Banxia’s arm.

"You have to promise not to get physical again. If you do, even more people will talk about this. You need to think about Nana," Liu Banxia told her.

"I know, I know. Stop being such a nag. Damn it, we can’t let that bastard off easy," Qiaoqiao muttered.

That’s true, Liu Banxia thought. He couldn’t leave Nana alone with that scumbag. At least with Qiaoqiao there, Nana wouldn’t be at a disadvantage.

"Alright then, but handle it reasonably. Don’t ask for too much money, or it’ll be extortion. You need to exercise some restraint," Liu Banxia instructed, letting go of Qiaoqiao.

Freed, Qiaoqiao had no time for Liu Banxia. She rushed straight to Nana’s side, helped her up, and led her back to the treatment room.

"Sigh... kids these days. I really don’t know what to say anymore," Huang Ying sighed.

"Isn’t that the truth? We doctors even have to worry about things like this. Does she still need the surgery?" Liu Banxia asked.

"The main concern is that her medication situation is unclear. Surgery would give us more peace of mind. Besides, the cost isn’t high. You should try to persuade the patient later," Huang Ying replied.

Liu Banxia nodded.

Actually, I’m also quite conflicted, Liu Banxia thought. If I had chosen to ignore this today, Nana would definitely have been kept in the dark. Even though it might be seen as meddling out of boredom, it feels somewhat meaningful.

"Sister Wang, are the new resident nurses due to start soon?" Liu Banxia asked.

"The day after tomorrow, I believe. We should be able to keep more than half from this batch. There’s going to be so much more work in the future; I’m already getting a headache thinking about it," Wang Ying replied.

"I’m just worried they won’t be able to endure the hardship. It’s definitely going to be exhausting," Liu Banxia said.

"Still, this year seems a bit better. I heard their salaries will be adjusted upwards, which should make it somewhat more attractive. Otherwise, if things continued as before, it would be really tough to manage."

"You’ll be fine. Your salary next month won’t be bad. And once you pass the attending physician exam next year and get a new contract, your salary will be even higher," Wang Ying said with a smile.

"Heh heh, that’s about the only thing I have to look forward to. You go on with your work; I need to see what Wang Chao wants," Liu Banxia said sheepishly.

I’m still a bit lost about the work ahead, he thought. So many new people all at once. Although they can help share the workload, managing them will also be a huge headache. It’s definitely something to worry about.

"Why are you winking and making all those faces? If you have something to say, just say it," Liu Banxia asked, walking over to Wang Chao.

"President Liu, I just got some top secret information," Wang Chao said mysteriously.

"What is it?" Liu Banxia became interested.

"Is there a reward?" Wang Chao asked with a smile.

"Say it or don’t. I’ll find out eventually anyway," Liu Banxia said, giving him a sidelong glance.

"Honestly, why are you like this? You never play by the book," Wang Chao said, looking at him helplessly.

"I have a classmate who works at the First Affiliated Hospital. He just messaged me saying that Director Qin might go to work for Dazheng Group after he retires."

"Really? He has that kind of pull?" Liu Banxia was genuinely surprised.

Dazheng Group is incredibly powerful and nationally renowned. They have their own pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, and even their own medical enterprises.

Moreover, Dazheng Group doesn’t just operate domestically; they’ve also expanded their business internationally. They maintain long-term cooperative relationships with many foreign medical institutions and wield considerable influence in the medical field.

"This is top-secret intel, right? My classmate’s father works at Dazheng Group. He saw Director Qin having dinner with people from Dazheng Group, remembered, and told my classmate, who then told me," Wang Chao explained.

"Old Qin is really quite capable. I guess Dazheng Group must be interested in his connections," Liu Banxia commented thoughtfully.

"But it doesn’t really concern me. I have no connection whatsoever with Dazheng Group. I’m just a minor doctor. Honestly, I wish he’d leave sooner. His presence in the Medical Affairs Department keeps me on edge," Wang Chao said.

Wang Chao thought for a moment, then nodded. "You’ve got a point. At least we’ll have some peace of mind. By the way, the Medical Affairs Department seems to have handled things alright this time; they haven’t even asked you about the situation."

"They’re not stupid. If they dare to mess with me again, I’ll raise hell with them. We’ll see who ends up embarrassed then," Liu Banxia said dismissively.

He had no sooner finished speaking than he saw the man in glasses walk out of the treatment room. The man scanned the area, and when his eyes landed on Liu Banxia, they filled with venomous resentment.

Hateful stares like that? What are those to me?

Liu Banxia thought, unconcerned. I’m a seasoned figure from the martial world, I’ve seen real fights.

"All settled?" Liu Banxia asked when he saw Qiaoqiao come out too.

"Settled. If Nana hadn’t been so soft-hearted, I definitely wouldn’t have let him off so easily!" Qiaoqiao fumed.

"Alright, calm down. See what Nana wants to do—whether she wants to observe for another day or two or have the surgery right away. Doctor Huang recommends the surgery because her medication situation is too vague," Liu Banxia said.

Qiaoqiao nodded. "I told her that too. Let’s do it today. Seriously, are there any good men left in this world? This is the first time I’ve ever met such a despicable scumbag!"

"Hey, don’t paint all men with the same brush. I’ll call Doctor Huang, and you guys can go straight to the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department to find her," Liu Banxia said helplessly.

"Don’t you have Ming Yuan’s contact info too? Just contact him directly and have him take you there. That kid has already figured out every department in this hospital."

Qiaoqiao nodded. "Okay. Once the surgery’s done, I’ll take her directly back. This is so frustrating. Let her stay in a hotel for now; it’s not good for her to go back to the dorm."

"Why are you still blaming yourself so much? Everyone has to take responsibility for their own actions," Liu Banxia comforted her.

"Call me if anything comes up. And don’t forget your promise to Jiaojiao! Just looking at that scumbag infuriates me. If you go back on your word and don’t go, you’re a scumbag too!" Qiaoqiao threatened.

"Fine, fine, I’ll definitely go, alright?" Liu Banxia was genuinely scared of her now.

I can’t even imagine what kind of family environment Qiaoqiao grew up in, he thought. Her temper is just too explosive.

Qiaoqiao looked satisfied, instantly transforming into a well-behaved girl. Liu Banxia then asked Liang Xiaolin to go with them too. He was genuinely worried that this girl, Qiaoqiao, might cause some trouble on the way.

"President Liu, how much compensation did they ask for?" Wang Chao sidled up, clearly curious.

"I didn’t ask. Whether it’s a lot or a little, it’s impossible to measure this," Liu Banxia said, shaking his head.

Wang Chao nodded. That was indeed true.

Even though they had seen plenty in the hospital, they still felt this situation was pretty messed up. That scumbag really should have been thrown in jail.

But perhaps this was the best choice for Nana right now. It’s like treating a patient—there’s no ’best,’ only ’most appropriate.’

Even if they really could get that scumbag thrown in jail, Nana’s future life would likely be incredibly difficult.

Because the internet these days is just too powerful. Once something is exposed online, unless you change your name and disappear, you can forget about living a peaceful life.