Chapter 1606
The three patients were all male, and none were old. The youngest was a twelve-year-old boy.
The boy’s name was Porter. He was from Country T. When he was four, he fell ill and developed cerebral palsy. He understood everything people said, but his hands could not move. Seeing him like that every day was heartbreaking. His father, Mr. Robert, had managed to secure a spot, so he brought his son here.
The second man was Oswald, twenty-three years old. He was a descendant of nobility from Country E. He suffered from osteogenesis imperfecta, or brittle bone disease. He was also lucky enough to get a spot.
The third man was Steve, twenty-four years old, from Country A. It was said he had been severely burned in a fire, leaving his face unrecognizable. Because of this, he usually avoided people. He had come just to try his luck, but unexpectedly, he got the spot.
After reviewing the files of the three patients, Zhu Yanyi called Gu Jingtian to arrange for them to be admitted to the Capital Hospital within seven days.
Zhu Yanyi’s schedule was very tight. She mostly dealt with difficult cases. However, her limited-number, time-limited general outpatient clinic on Wednesdays remained open. Many people wanted to see her through this general clinic. Generally, only people from Huaxia had the right to ask for her help in times of crisis, just like in this moment.
Looking at the young mother in front of her, Zhu Yanyi took the child from her arms.
"Little Divine Doctor, please save my child," the young mother said, her words jumbled with anxiety. "No one else has hope for her, but she is my child, flesh of my flesh."
"Comrade, do not worry," Zhang Yan said, acting as Qin Tianxiang’s assistant. She comforted the young mother. "The Little Divine Doctor is here. Let her examine your child first. Do not disturb her."
Zhu Yanyi gently touched the child’s forehead. It was ice cold. Through this contact, her special ability revealed the child’s condition.
The child had congenital heart disease. He had experienced palpitations since birth. This time, the condition had flared up severely.
Zhu Yanyi acted decisively without hesitation. She placed the child on a nearby bed, opened her clothes, and said, "Golden needles."
"Yes," Nurse Zhang Xin quickly brought the golden needles. Zhu Yanyi took one needle and inserted it directly into the heart area. At the same time, she used her special ability to stabilize the heart and stimulate its function. The child’s originally pale face slowly turned rosy.
After removing the needle, Zhu Yanyi said to the young mother, "Sister, the child must be hospitalized."
"Okay, hospitalize her, hospitalize her." The young mother took out a cloth bag from her pocket. Her hands trembled as she said, "Little Divine Doctor, I only have four hundred and fifty-six yuan and seven jiao. Can the child be hospitalized?"
"Where is the child’s father?" Zhu Yanyi did not answer immediately. She looked at the young mother’s hands, which were covered in calluses, suggesting she was from a rural area, yet her demeanor did not match that.
The young mother covered her eyes with her hands, tears falling heavily. "I divorced her father. The child was born with poor health. her father wanted me to abandon the child, or else she would divorce me. I refused to abandon the child, so we divorced. My family opposed our marriage, so I dared not go home. I had to work and treat the child’s illness while raising her. I came from Shanghai."
Although the young mother’s words were fragmented and disjointed, Zhu Yanyi understood everything from her brief explanation. She paused for a moment, then wrote a note and handed it to the young mother. "The child needs hospitalization. Your money is not enough. Go to the Aoyan Foundation to apply. If what you say is true, the money will arrive quickly. Until then, I will advance the cost for you."
She then turned to Zhang Xin. "Zhang Xin, take this young mother to handle the admission procedures. Use my special quota."
"Okay." Zhang Xin respected Zhu Yanyi greatly. Hearing that Zhu Yanyi would advance the money before the foundation’s funds arrived, she admired her even more. She had never met such a doctor before.
Zhu Yanyi did not think much of it. She let Zhang Xin take the mother to handle the admission, while she continued with the rest of the outpatient clinic.
The people waiting in line saw what happened. One person said, "The Little Divine Doctor treats us. She gives us health and even gives us money? I will pay for the young mother and child. I do not have much money, but as a small contractor, I can afford it."
"Yes, yes. We cannot let the Little Divine Doctor work hard and lose money. I will contribute a part too."
People outside voluntarily gave money to Zhang Xin to pay at the cashier. The young mother felt the warmth of humanity for the first time. With tears in her eyes, she bowed deeply to everyone. "Thank you, benefactors. Thank you."
"Sister, everyone has difficulties when traveling. We have all been through it. It is not easy for a young woman to raise a sick child. We can only help. Besides, if we had no money, we would not offer. We would not pretend to be rich." The man who spoke first said.
"Exactly. This brother is right. Sister, do not worry too much. With the Little Divine Doctor here, your child will be fine."
"Yes." The young mother felt hopeful about the future.
Zhu Yanyi learned about what happened outside from Zhang Yan. She smiled slightly. There were still many good people in this world. Perhaps that was why she chose to be a doctor—to ensure that more kind people could receive timely treatment and live healthy lives.
Gu Jingtian also knew about the situation. He immediately decided that the hospital would waive the doctor’s fees, laboratory fees, and other examination fees for the child. The family only needed to bear thirty percent of the medical costs.
Even without help from the Aoyan Foundation, Li Xiangning, the young mother, would not owe too much money.
Li Xiangning took the child into Zhu Yanyi’s ward area. The child was not yet two years old. She could not speak much and was tormented by pain every day. She looked much younger than her actual age.
That day, when Zhu Yanyi returned home, she told Yan Aohan about the child. Yan Aohan listened and said, "So you were very moved today."
It had to be said that Yan Aohan truly understood Zhu Yanyi. He knew she would be moved by such a situation.