Chapter 317: Instantly Changed His Face

Chapter 317: Instantly Flipped Her Attitude

The doctor who was instructed by Fu Tinghua to inform the family about the unfeasible surgery expected the patient's relatives to cause trouble, but he hadn’t anticipated things would escalate so quickly.

He had barely begun explaining the situation when the elderly woman, Jin Ju, who had been nothing but grateful to everyone at the hospital the day before, immediately flipped her attitude.

"What do you mean it can’t be treated?! We were just admitted yesterday, and Dr. Fu clearly promised to help! Why is he saying it can’t be done today?

Is it because Dr. Fu thinks we didn’t give him an under-the-table payment? I’ll go give him money right now—will that change his mind?

Other doctors told us that if we found an experienced surgeon for my son, the procedure could work.

Dr. Fu clearly agreed to perform the surgery—why is he backing out now?

Oh I see now—it must be you!

You don’t want Dr. Fu to treat my son, do you? Admit it—is it you?

Fine! Yesterday, I already felt like there was something wrong with how you looked at my son.

Our family has nothing against you—why would you want to harm my son?"

Though the doctor had mentally prepared himself for questioning, he was still unprepared for Jin Ju’s sudden accusations.

Hold on—when exactly did Dr. Fu promise to perform the surgery? Yesterday, he just said he’d assess if surgery was an option, didn’t he?

Moreover, Dr. Fu never accepts gifts from patients privately. How can you slander him like this?

And whether her son lives or dies—what does that have to do with him? Why would he care whether Dr. Fu helps treat her son or not?

This old woman’s ability to twist the truth is truly astonishing, leaving the accompanying doctors and nurses utterly amazed.

The doctor’s name is Chen Mo, who also graduated from the same school as Fu Tinghua and is exceptionally skilled in medicine.

Because he admired Fu Tinghua, he chose to work directly at Wen City People’s Hospital just to be near his idol.

Chen Mo only started his internship at Wen City People’s Hospital at the beginning of this year. Due to his excellent performance, he got promoted to full-time staff two months ago.

Now, he is the doctor who follows Fu Tinghua the most. Dr. Fu brings him along for nearly every surgery.

Chen Mo is basically Fu Tinghua’s last disciple now, just missing the official ceremony.

Thus, Chen Mo is extremely defensive of his mentor, Fu Tinghua.

He absolutely cannot tolerate anyone slandering his mentor.

Having worked at this hospital for so long, even during his internship, he’s seen what many doctors are really like. But he has never witnessed any of those shady dealings in his mentor.

His mentor is such a good person—honest, beyond reproach, and always has patients’ best interests at heart. How dare this woman insult his upstanding mentor like this?

"First, when you were admitted yesterday, Dr. Fu clearly said he would first evaluate the situation, check how likely the surgery is to succeed, and then decide whether it could be performed. He never promised you that he would definitely treat your eyes.

Second, Dr. Fu has been a doctor for so many years and has never privately accepted gifts from anyone. Don’t go throwing around false accusations.

Third, you and I have no grudges—I don’t even know you. Why would I have any reason to hurt your son?"

"First of all, the evaluation results are in. Our hospital isn't equipped to perform the surgery for you. You'll need to find another hospital."

Chen Mo, having spent considerable time around Fu Tinghua in the hospital, had picked up many of his ways. But this was the first time anyone had seen him so visibly angry.

The doctors and nurses standing nearby couldn't help but kept glancing his way.

The young man looked rather striking when angry.

The nurses nearby were practically swooning—after all, while Dr. Fu was already married, Chen Mo was still single.

"You—you're just bullying us, picking on us because we're nobody..."

Jin Ju, unable to hold back, hugged her son and broke down sobbing.

Her son, normally so quiet, trembled as he reached out to grip Jin Ju's arm upon hearing there was no hope for his vision to be restored. "Mom... will I really never see again? I... I don’t want to be blind. Mom, please beg Dr. Fu again, ask him to treat my eyes..."

Chen Mo watched the scene, at a loss for how to feel.

But he trusted his mentor's judgment. If Dr. Fu had decided the surgery's success rate was too low, that was why he had Chen Mo break the news to the patient and family.

"I'm sorry, but please go through the discharge paperwork as soon as possible. As for yesterday's and today's hospitalization fees, Dr. Fu has already put in for a fee reduction on your behalf. You can pack up and leave directly."

Under special circumstances, the hospital allowed fee reductions.

Unlike later years when rules became rigid, Fu Tinghua currently had the authority to request such waivers for patients.

Jin Ju didn’t respond. She simply held her son, weeping in despair.

They weren't the only ones in the ward—the other two patients were watching silently, their faces unreadable.

Their expressions gave nothing away, though they likely pitied Jin Ju and her son. To go blind so young - it was heartbreaking.

Chen Mo had felt for them too at first, but after they insulted his mentor and idol, Fu Tinghua, his sympathy dried up.

Once out of the ward, Chen Mo immediately got hospital security to keep an eye on the mother and son, in case they did something rash.

He certainly wouldn’t let them disturb Fu Tinghua—swamped as he was, his mentor was far too busy to deal with them now.

After arranging everything, Chen Mo went to report back to Fu Tinghua.

Fu Tinghua had surgery scheduled for the afternoon, so he was still in his office.

At the knock, he knew it must be Chen Mo.

"How'd it go?" he asked, looking up.

"I explained the situation and told them to discharge as soon as possible," Chen Mo answered truthfully.

"I see. How were the patient and family? Were they upset?" Fu pressed further.

Chen Mo hesitated, unsure how to respond.

That Dr. Fu would ask showed he still cared about the patient.

His mentor was such a soft touch—Chen Mo didn’t want to cause him distress.

Seeing his hesitation, Fu Tinghua already understood.

"Right. You can go," he said, waving a hand to dismiss him.

Chen Mo was about to leave, but fearing his Shifu might be upset, he added, "The patient was emotional and lashed out, which is understandable. Dr. Fu, please don’t let it get to you."

He didn’t dare call Fu Tinghua "Shifu"; after all, Fu Tinghua had never officially accepted him as a disciple.

Chen Mo had always wanted to find the right moment to ask Fu Tinghua to take him under his wing, but the opportunity never seemed to arise.

Mainly because both of them were simply too busy.

"Mm. I’m fine," Fu Tinghua replied calmly, nodding at Chen Mo.

It was something he had anticipated, so there was nothing for him to worry about.