Chapter 153: Chapter 111: Dean Zhang’s Hiccups—Something Seems Wrong!

Three days later,

Feng Juan’s case was still ongoing, but the opponent’s desperate resistance became increasingly hopeless.

Due to the special circumstances of both the plaintiff and defendant, the case was held privately to protect their privacy.

The entire process went smoothly, and based on the two court sessions, the opponent was left defenseless, showing signs of a major defeat.

Although Sun Daqiang threatened to drag things out, in Qin Feng’s eyes, it was like watching a clown.

The victory was already secured!

Sun Han faced 16 counts of charges!

The highest penalty he would face was at least 8 years, even if reduced!

As for the compensation, it was now at 800,000, and breaking a million seemed likely.

This amount would at least provide a significant assurance for Feng Juan’s family.

However, Qin Feng was still worried about a hidden danger, as to whether Sun Daqiang would resort to underhanded tactics.

So over these two days, Beijing Tianhong had already started re-investigating issues with Sun Daqiang and his company, hoping to bring him and his family to justice.

To get rid of the weeds, the roots must be removed!

…

In the First People’s Hospital,

Inside the Dean’s office,

Qin Feng and Zhang Fan sat on chairs, facing Dean Zhang Tong.

“Zhang Fan, Qin Feng, I want you to attend this seminar in Guangchuan Province. What do you think? Any objections?”

Dean Zhang Tong asked with a smiling gaze at the two.

Qin Feng and Zhang Fan exchanged a glance, slightly puzzled.

The Medical Seminar in Guangchuan Province is one of the significant gatherings domestically, holding substantial weight within the medical community.

Typically, at least a deputy dean would need to attend to match the status.

Though Jiangcheng City First People’s Hospital is a third-level hospital meeting the criteria for participation,

compared to top-tier hospitals in first-tier cities, they could be easily outshone.

In terms of the number of doctors, skills, or equipment, they barely meet the standard.

If it weren’t for Qin Feng’s transplant center gaining high regard and influence domestically, they might not have received an invitation this year.

“Dean, we’re just two department heads; without a deputy dean leading the way, it might not be appropriate.”

Zhang Fan voiced his concern.

“Hic~ Alas, it’s not that I don’t want to go, but Vice Director Liu and I have so much to do that we can’t get away! Hic~”

Dean Zhang Tong hiccupped, shaking his head helplessly.

“This seminar in Guangchuan Province is mainly gathering experts in cardiovascular medicine, focusing on diseases related to cardiovascular and blood.

Zhang Fan, you are the backbone in the cardiovascular aspect, and Qin Feng’s achievements in hematology are equally remarkable. After careful consideration, we don’t want to miss the opportunity to learn and exchange with major hospitals, so we decided to send you.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan nodded slightly and fell silent, appearing somewhat intrigued.

Cardiovascular diseases!

This aligns perfectly with his specialty, and having the chance to spar with experts from major cities is a rare opportunity for a doctor.

After all, the cases encountered in a single city are limited, and many unique and rare cases might never be seen by most doctors in a lifetime.

This situation is quite common!

With limited cases, yet many specialized doctors, some patients might not even realize their condition until it’s too late.

This greatly restricts the advancement of medicine!

Only through cases can breakthroughs be found, which are essential steps in the development and cure of individual diseases.

The progress of modern medicine relies on human sacrifice…

“I have no problem; it’s a perfect chance to exchange ideas.”

Qin Feng nodded with a smile; this was indeed a good opportunity.

Though he already had world-class medical skills in various aspects, there were always miracles in medicine.

Encountering a disease unfamiliar even to his memory would be an absolute win!

“Hic~ Haha! Since you have no objections, I’ll submit the application.”

Dean Zhang Tong looked at the two with satisfaction,

“The seminar lasts three days, with discussions only taking half-days. You can use the remaining time to relax and unwind a bit; consider it a bonus for you two.”

“Can we bring someone?”

Qin Feng’s eyes lit up upon hearing this and he asked curiously.

“Sure, hic~ As you’re the only two attending the seminar, you can bring whoever you like in the remaining time, but expenses won’t be reimbursed!”

Dean Zhang Tong nodded, generously waving his hand.

Qin Feng was overjoyed at this, as it was a perfect chance to take Liu Yan’Er to explore Guangchuan, a place she hadn’t visited yet.

With three days, there was around a day and a half for leisure, ample time to sightsee and enjoy local delicacies.

Recently, Yan’Er had been working hard on her graduation thesis at home, even experiencing hair loss, so taking her out for a change of scenery would do her good.

“Hic~ Alright, it’s decided then. Off you go, hic~”

Dean Zhang Tong signaled them to leave as there was still a pile of reports and documents in front of him.

Being a dean was no easy feat, even at over fifty, the workload surpassed that of the young.

At a moment’s notice, Dean Zhang Tong would need to drive to the hospital or relevant departments.

He was, after all, the highest authority at the First People’s Hospital, needing oversight in all areas.

He’d been so busy recently that his face didn’t look so good.

“Alright, we’re off then.”

Qin Feng and Zhang Fan got up to leave, just as they opened the door, they heard a series of hiccups from behind.

“Hic~ Hic~ Hic~”

…

“What’s going on with Dean?”

Qin Feng asked curiously.

“Not sure, maybe he caught a chill or ate something at lunch, perhaps choked a bit.”

Zhang Fan shrugged it off, not knowing either, casually noting that hiccups are a common human occurrence.

After leaving,

Qin Feng returned to the transplant center, beginning rounds with attending and resident doctors.

As soon as he walked into a ward, a cute little girl beamed at him joyfully, exclaiming,

“Brother Qin!”

“Xiaoxia, how are you? Your hair’s grown long again! You’re almost ready for discharge.”

Qin Feng walked over smiling, affectionately patting her head, Xiaoxia’s smile widened as she clutched his arm.

After Xiaoxia’s transplant, her recovery was excellent, with no rejection or infection issues.

Currently, we will monitor in the general ward for a few more days. If everything is fine, you can be discharged soon and go home to continue your studies.

“I don’t want to be discharged.”

Upon hearing his words, Xiaoxia’s expression immediately turned a bit unhappy.

“Why? Once you’re better, you can go back and study with your friends.”

Qin Feng smiled and curiously asked.

“I want to stay and help Brother Qin. In other rooms, there are many younger and older brothers and sisters, and they all like me a lot.”

Xiaoxia’s eyes lit up, as if trying to take credit.

“Hahaha~ So that’s it, but you can’t really help with their illnesses!”

Seeing her cute expression, Qin Feng couldn’t help but laugh, then asked back.

“Well…”

Hearing this, Xiaoxia froze, slowly let go of his hand, and lowered her head, deep in thought.

“Alright, go back and study well. I hope in the future you can also become a doctor and save them, okay?”

“Okay!”

Qin Feng patted her newly grown hair, comforting her.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoxia nodded vigorously: “Then I’ll definitely come find you, Brother Qin.”

“I’ll be waiting for you.”

Qin Feng also nodded slightly, then looked at the couple who were full of gratitude.

“The provincial department has already informed me that they have helped Xiaoxia apply for a bounty, given that the apprehended suspect was on the wanted list. So the total reward is 50,000.

You need to provide me with identification and a bank card, and the bounty will be directly transferred to the card once it’s available.”

The couple was so excited upon hearing his words that they were at a loss for words, tears brimming in their eyes as they held Qin Feng’s hand, trying to kneel.

Seeing this, Qin Feng quickly helped the couple up, shaking his head.

“Don’t kneel, stand up, Xiaoxia has a long road ahead, let her study well.”

“Okay, we’ll listen to Director Qin. Thank you! You’re our savior!”

The couple wiped their tears, nodded vigorously, and their faces showed smiles.

It could be said that they found blessings in disguise this time; not only was their daughter’s illness cured, but Xiaoxia also unexpectedly received a considerable bounty.

This, for their not-so-wealthy family, was indeed a great relief!

…

After a round of inspections, Qin Feng returned to his office.

Ever since becoming the Director of the Transplant Center, it seemed he was more at leisure than the other department directors.

Mainly because the patients being admitted now felt a bit too singular, giving him a sense of constraint.

Qin Feng had always wanted to discuss with Zhang Tong whether he could be assigned to other departments to sit for consultations or perform surgeries.

You know, having so many medical skills without a place to utilize them.

It’s really uncomfortable!

Thinking of this, he went to the dean’s office again in the afternoon.

“Hic~ Hic~ Qin Feng is here! Hic~”

Just as Qin Feng pushed open the office door, he heard Zhang Tong’s constant hiccupping.

His eyebrows immediately furrowed, feeling suspicious.

How long has it been?

Why hasn’t the hiccuping stopped?

“Dean, I came over to discuss something with you.”

Qin Feng sat down opposite him and said.

“Okay, give me hic~ two minutes to finish this document.”

Zhang Tong nodded, looking at the report in his hand.

Qin Feng didn’t speak, instead, he began to observe him.

There are many types of hiccups; usually, they disappear within minutes. If hiccupping persists for a long time, there are many aspects to consider.

For example, excessive nervousness, anxiety, or emotional agitation, even crouching in fear can cause involuntary air swallowing, forming hiccups.

But another kind, hiccups can be found in some organic lesions, such as gastritis ranging from mild superficial gastritis to atonic gastritis, and even stomach tumors can cause hiccups.

Particularly in patients with reflux, belching is more prone to occur, causing hiccups.

Meanwhile, other organs like the lungs, pleurisy, peritonitis, pancreatitis, etc., can also stimulate the phrenic nerve, leading to persistent hiccupping symptoms.

So, hiccups, in a minor sense, are a common form of belching, but in a major sense, they may indicate various diseases.

For an average doctor, without a thorough examination, it’s impossible to detect!

“Dean, how long have you been hiccupping?”

Qin Feng couldn’t help but ask.

“I don’t know, these past two days I’ve been hiccupping a lot, but I haven’t paid it much attention, hic~ it’ll be fine soon, today just lasts a bit longer.”

Zhang Tong shook his head, not thinking much of it.

It has been happening for two days?

“Do you feel any discomfort in your body?”

Qin Feng continued his inquiry.

“Not really, just haven’t been feeling like eating, maybe because the weather is too hot, pretty normal.”

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tong paused, raised his head, thought for a moment, and shook his head lightly.

“Why? Do you think there’s something wrong with my health? Haha~ I get checked every year.”

“No, it just feels a bit strange.”

Qin Feng smiled.

Indeed, Zhang Tong is the dean, so a detailed check-up every year is mandatory.

If there were any hidden health risks, it would have been discovered long ago.

Unless it’s one of those rapidly deteriorating conditions, which is generally unlikely.

Because diseases that escalate rapidly are definitely not minor illnesses!

The symptoms would be evident in physiological signs, noticeable at a glance!

Wait!

Just as Qin Feng was about to let it go, suddenly at the moment Zhang Tong lowered his head, there was a shock throughout his body!

Why do Dean Zhang’s eyes… look somewhat yellow?

No, something is amiss!

That’s….

Jaundice!

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