Chapter 280 - Experienced Vice President Chen (1/2)

“Director Zhang! I’m sorry to bother you. I’m Chen Bin from Hua Corporation.” A rather familiar voice came from the other end of Zhang Fan’s cell phone. However, Zhang Fan really couldn’t remember who this person was.

“Oh, hello!” Zhang Fan’s tone was rather hesitant because he couldn’t recall.

“Haha, Doctor Zhang, I’m Yaya’s uncle. We met earlier this morning at the emergency department. Unfortunately, I was too rude to you earlier this morning. You were kind enough not to mind. I also heard that Yaya probably would have died if it weren’t for you. I truly feel bad about how I treated you. I’d like to formally apologize to you,” Vice President Chen explained on the phone.

He was being really polite. It had been many years already since he was so polite to someone so young. Still, this was how it was because he was the family member of a patient. When the patient’s life was in danger and had no other hope, it would be impossible to understand the patient’s family members’ feelings when a doctor saved the patient, unless you had experienced the same thing yourself.

“Oh! It’s fine, it’s fine. I can understand. No need to feel bad. I simply did what I should have done as a doctor. No need for you to apologize.” Zhang Fan instantly recalled upon the mention of Yaya’s name.

“Ha! I knew that Doctor Zhang was no ordinary person. I shamelessly called you regardless. Even if you got angry at me, it would make me feel better. With you saying this, I actually feel worse. Let’s see, when do you have some free time? I absolutely must formally apologize to you. Otherwise, I’ll regret it for the rest of my life.”

“It’s honestly alright. I don’t mind at all,” Zhang Fan explained.

The moment that Zhang Fan received a call, all of Shao Hua’s family all stopped breathing as they were all worried that it was another emergency summons from the hospital!

Not only would phone calls from the hospital be hard on the doctors, the doctors’ family members would also become really sensitive to every phone call.

“Haha, Doctor Zhang, I’ll choose the date then as the elder. It’s always best to never procrastinate. Tomorrow afternoon, after you finish your work shift, let’s meet at J Hotel, where I’ll have food and wine prepared for you. Honestly, I truly must properly thank a doctor like yourself. Rest assured, I’m also inviting the other doctors.” Vice President Chen then immediately hung up without giving Zhang Fan a chance to respond.

“What’s going on?” Shao Hua asked as she could tell that it wasn’t a phone call from the hospital.

“A patient’s family member is insisting on treating me to a meal.” Zhang Fan felt rather uncomfortable because he had been woken up right after falling asleep! His heart was beating quickly! Shao Hua handed Zhang Fan a cup of cold tea.

“Oh. Is that person’s financial situation alright? If they’re poor, then you should refuse the meal. Surgeries are fairly expensive to begin with. Don’t make things even harder for them,” Shao Hua told him.

“Yes, I know. Let’s talk about it tomorrow. He also invited the other doctors from the surgery.”

At this moment, an advertisement for Daolang’s concert showed on the television. “Daolang’s voice, Daolang’s splendor! Witness him in Chasu City!”

“Sir and Ma’am, I’ll go find a ticket scalper for you tomorrow and buy two tickets. It should be possible to acquire tickets still,” Zhang Fan said to Shao Hua’s parents. He felt that this was a rare opportunity as Shao Hua’s parents didn’t have any particular hobbies, and also because this was a small city with very few things to do.

“I don’t have any interest. Besides, I’ve heard that many people will be at the concert. I’d rather watch on TV from home. You’re so busy every day, so you shouldn’t bother yourself with such a thing. Take advantage of this time to rest. No need to worry about us.” Shao Hua’s mother felt rather awkward, so she immediately refused.

Zhang Fan didn’t say anything else. That was simply how Shao Hua’s mother was. Even if she actually really liked the idea of going to the concert, she didn’t want to make any trouble for him or Shao Hua.

“Mom, if you like it, then just go to the concert! There’s nothing to be awkward about. Zhang Fan isn’t an outsider,” Shao Hua told her mom.

“You silly child, who said that I’m feeling awkward! I’m going to cut some fruits for you.” Shao Hua’s mother actually felt even more awkward with her daughter pointing it out.

Zhang Fan smiled without saying anything. He figured that purchasing some tickets from a ticket scalper wouldn’t be that hard. He checked the time and then called the ICU department of Chasu City Hospital.

“Hello! Is this the ICU department? I’m Zhang Fan.”

“Oh, Doctor Zhang! What’s the matter? Did you miss me?” a middle-aged ethnic minority woman answered the phone. Chinese people weren’t accustomed to such intimate greetings, but the ethnic minorities, especially middle-aged nurses, really liked to adopt such a tone with younger male doctors whom they had a good relationship with.

“Hey, Sister Guli. You’re on duty again?” Zhang Fan smiled. Her friendly words made his heart feel warm inside.

“Sigh, it’s not like I’m the head nurse. Of course I have to work! Oh, wait, wait! You absolutely can’t tell what I said to others. Otherwise, the head nurse will scold me again!”