Courtyard Houses: Starting with the principle of hard work paying off

Chapter 154: Seeking Medical Treatment is Difficult, Yi Zhonghai's Search for the Killer Seems Uncertain (5k)

"Doctor, do you mean my hand is useless?"

The thing he least wanted to see happened right before his eyes, and Yi Zhonghai felt endless fear.

Without this hand, he might not even be able to become a regular fitter, let alone a senior fitter.

What will he do then?
Even if the factory didn't fire him, he would only be forced to do some unimportant odd jobs, with meager wages.

Although Yi Zhonghai has accumulated a considerable fortune over the years, he still has a long life ahead of him, and he has no idea whether it will be enough for his retirement and future living expenses.

Even if he is a state worker now and will receive a pension after retirement, if his salary decreases in the future, his retirement benefits will definitely also decrease.

not to mention.

He's not alone now; he has Wang Guihua as his wife.

One person's salary is enough to support two people.

What Yi Zhonghai fears most is whether Jia Dongxu will still respect him as before and take care of him in his old age once he becomes a useless person and has no value.

All this is unknown.

Fortunately.

As Yi Zhonghai felt fear, the doctor beside him said irritably, "When did I say your hand was ruined?"

"Doctor, do you mean my hand is fine?"

In a surprising turn of events, Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but feel pleasantly surprised.

"I didn't say that..."

Seeing Yi Zhonghai's startled reaction, the doctor said speechlessly, "I just said that it depends on the recovery. Besides, it's not just your finger that's broken, your wrist is also quite badly injured. No one can guarantee anything about this."

You have to be responsible when you speak to patients.

The doctor didn't want to make any definitive statements.

If something really happens to Yi Zhonghai and he comes to the hospital to cause trouble and make trouble for him, then he'll be in big trouble.

Moreover.

There's no such thing as absolutes in things like this.

"Doctor, please help me!"

"You must help me save my hand; I don't want to be a cripple for the rest of my life."

"I am a senior fitter, and I am responsible for many of the production tasks in the steel rolling mill."

"My hand absolutely cannot be damaged."

"Please, doctor!"

"Please take good care of it; I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life."

"..."

Yi Zhonghai had never begged anyone so humbly in his life, and he was clearly terrified.

"Alright, treating and saving lives is our job, and it's also my responsibility as a doctor. Even if you didn't say anything, I would do my best."

The doctor was somewhat displeased after hearing Yi Zhonghai's words, as if he were not doing his job properly.

However, the other party had seen many patients like this, and considering that Yi Zhonghai was already in such a state, yet still "concerned" about his work and the factory's production tasks, his opinion had changed somewhat.

After treating Yi Zhonghai's injuries and prescribing medication, the doctor arranged for a nurse to administer an IV drip. Seeing how much he cared about his hand, the doctor couldn't help but say, "If you're worried that your hand won't heal properly or that something might go wrong, I suggest you go to Peking Union Medical College Hospital or Peking University Third Hospital for a check-up tomorrow."

They have the most advanced X-ray machine in the country there; taking an X-ray can reveal the specific details of any bone injury inside.

From the other party's perspective, Yi Zhonghai's condition, apart from his hand, was not serious.

But Yi Zhonghai was most concerned about that hand, and he was also worried that it might affect his future work, so he pointed out a clear path for his follow-up treatment.

Although he treated Yi Zhonghai's hand injury, he didn't have X-ray vision, so he couldn't ascertain the specific details of the bone damage, let alone make any guarantees.

"Thank you, doctor. I'd like to go see him now."

Upon hearing that top hospitals in Beijing and even across the country, such as Peking University Third Hospital and Peking Union Medical College Hospital, had such advanced equipment, Yi Zhonghai felt that his hand could be saved and couldn't wait to set off.

however.

Faced with Yi Zhonghai's actions, the doctor couldn't help but frown and said again, "It's so late now, what's the use of you going there now?"

Advanced hospital equipment like X-ray machines aren't something everyone can use; they require specialized hospital technicians to operate, and by then, those technicians have already gone home.

"Your hand injury isn't fatal, and you expect the hospital to come to your house and drag you out of bed in the middle of the night?"

Even if Yi Zhonghai went to Peking Union Medical College Hospital or Peking University Third Hospital now, it wouldn't make any difference.

He could do it right now; he had already taken care of everything for Yi Zhonghai.

Moreover.

Yi Zhonghai isn't some big shot; he's just a senior fitter at a steel rolling mill, so what?
It's late at night, and Yi Zhonghai doesn't have the qualifications to make hospitals of the caliber of Peking Union Medical College Hospital or Peking University Third Hospital go to great lengths for his minor injury.

Moreover, for advanced equipment like X-ray machines, there are long queues of people waiting to use them, so even if Yi Zhonghai went, he wouldn't get a turn in front of others.

He had actually been quite restrained when he spoke just now.

Faced with the doctor's complaints, Yi Zhonghai felt somewhat embarrassed and could only stay for the time being, as he couldn't continue to act unilaterally.

Because Yi Zhonghai planned to go to Peking Union Medical College Hospital or Peking University Third Hospital for treatment tomorrow, and because there is a shortage of hospital beds, the doctor did not arrange a special ward or bed for him.

the next day.

Yi Zhonghai and his entourage arrived at Peking Union Medical College Hospital early in the morning.

Peking University Third Hospital was too far away, so they naturally chose Peking Union Medical College Hospital, which was the closest.

After much trouble and inquiries, Yi Zhonghai confirmed that Peking Union Medical College Hospital did indeed have an advanced X-ray machine, but because he did not have a letter of introduction from his work unit and did not meet the emergency department requirements, he was not qualified to use it.

Currently, X-ray machines are scarce in China, and are basically only available in top-tier provincial hospitals.

Simultaneously.

There are technical limitations in this area. It is mainly used for tuberculosis screening and war wound treatment. Although it also involves the diagnosis of complex fractures and joint problems, it is not a routine examination for the general public.

In other words, top-tier medical equipment like X-ray machines in China cannot be used by just anyone.

If Yi Zhonghai wants to use the hospital's X-ray machine to examine the condition of his hand, there is only one way right now: he needs to go to the factory and get a letter of introduction from the factory leaders.

"I only injured my hand last night, it's only been one night, why doesn't it meet the criteria for an emergency room?"

Yi Zhonghai was completely dumbfounded. He had come all this way and waited for so long, only to be refused an examination.

"Sir, please don't cause trouble. Your hand injury has clearly been professionally treated and there's nothing wrong with it right now. Please stay calm and don't disturb other patients."

They had already explained everything and even checked his hand, but Yi Zhonghai's attitude made the other party's face darken.

Even the doctors at this hospital don't have the final say when it comes to top-of-the-line hospital equipment like X-ray machines; everything is done according to the hospital's regulations.

If everyone were like Yi Zhonghai, demanding an X-ray examination for everyone regardless of the circumstances, how could they possibly carry out their work?

This was a large hospital after all, and Yi Zhonghai didn't dare to cause trouble. In the end, he could only leave with Wang Guihua and Sha Zhu, feeling rather dejected.

As for Jia Dongxu.

Last night, after Yi Zhonghai finished treating his injuries and started receiving an IV drip, I told him to go home first, citing that I had to go to work the next day and that I should ask him to go to the factory to ask for leave.

Sha Zhu and Wang Guihua were specially left behind to take care of him.

Having no other choice, Yi Zhonghai had to return to the steel rolling mill and ask the factory to issue him a letter of introduction so he could go to the hospital for another check-up.

As a senior technician in the factory, Yi Zhonghai's situation was taken quite seriously by the factory leaders, who did not make things difficult for him.

When Yi Zhonghai returned to the hospital with the letter of introduction from the steel mill, he was told that he had to wait in line and it would be several days before it was his turn. He was truly desperate.

After all that commotion, Yi Zhonghai was utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally.

“Sir, even the doctors at Peking Union Medical College Hospital have said that your hand is fine for now, so don’t worry too much.”

Seeing Yi Zhonghai's worried expression, Sha Zhu felt a pang of sympathy and offered words of comfort.

"Silly Zhu, stop trying to comfort me."

Hearing Sha Zhu's words of comfort, Yi Zhonghai felt even more distressed and sighed, "Even the doctors here can't guarantee that this hand won't affect my future work. How can I not worry?"

Even in later eras with advanced medical technology, few doctors can guarantee that their patients will not have any problems whatsoever.

In an era when medical technology and equipment were underdeveloped, it was clearly wishful thinking for Yi Zhonghai to expect such a guarantee from a doctor.

Seeing Yi Zhonghai like this, Sha Zhu didn't know how to comfort him. After all the back and forth, by the time Yi Zhonghai was finally helped back to the courtyard house by Sha Zhu, it was already afternoon.

Although Yi Zhonghai's hand was the most seriously injured, other parts of his body were also affected, and he is currently finding it difficult to move around.

"Hey! Lao Yi, how are you? Are you alright?"

When Aunt Yan from the front yard saw Yi Zhonghai return, she couldn't help but ask him with concern.

"It's alright, nothing serious for now."

Right now, Yi Zhonghai's biggest worry is his injured right hand, but he had already made a fool of himself in front of everyone in the hospital yesterday, and now he obviously doesn't want to show weakness and let them continue to laugh at him.

The doctor at the hospital said that his hand might not necessarily be a problem; it depends on how well it recovers.

Even if there were problems, Yi Zhonghai couldn't let the people in the hospital know, lest he be looked down upon.

Before returning, he made a special trip to talk to Sha Zhu and his wife Wang Guihua.

See this.

Aunt Yan didn't think much of it.

Just as Yi Zhonghai and his group were about to return to the Intermediate People's Court, Aunt Yan suddenly remembered them and hurriedly said to Yi Zhonghai, "Old Yi, at noon, Officer Qian from the police station came to inquire about the beating you received last night."

You weren't there at the time. Officer Qian asked us about the situation and then left.

However, Officer Qian instructed that if you are mobile enough, you should go to the police station; if you are not mobile enough, you should have someone go to the police station to let them know, and someone will come to find out what's going on with you.

"Did you report it to the police station?"

Yi Zhonghai was taken aback.

He was running around all day with his half-crippled body, busy with his hand for half the day. He was in so much pain last night that he didn't get much rest and even forgot about reporting the crime and finding the murderer.

Aunt Yan shook her head and replied, "No, I heard that the hospital reported it to the police."

When the incident happened last night, it was so late, who had the time to go to the police station to file a report for Yi Zhonghua?

When I woke up this morning, everyone was either cooking or going to work; life went on as usual.

Then I saw Jia Dongxu there, and I knew he had come back early last night. I asked him a couple of questions about Yi Zhonghai's situation, and then I sighed.

If a report is to be filed, it has to be filed by Yi Zhonghai, the person involved, or by Wang Guihua, a family member, and his apprentice Jia Dongxu; they have to go themselves.

Hearing that the hospital had reported the case on his behalf, Yi Zhonghai didn't say anything. He could only ask Sha Zhu to take him home to rest first, and then ask him to go to the police station for him.

Night after night, Sha Zhu's usefulness was maximized.

"This silly Zhu is actually quite good."

As Sha Zhu left, Wang Guihua couldn't help but sigh.

Upon hearing Wang Guihua's words, Yi Zhonghai's expression shifted.

For a moment, Yi Zhonghai seemed lost in thought, but ultimately said nothing.

"Old Yi, tell me, who exactly did this to you? Have you offended anyone lately?"

Like Yi Zhonghai, Wang Guihua hadn't had time to consider this issue before, but now that she's back home and has nothing else to do, she's started thinking about it.

"do not know……"

Yi Zhonghai shook his head.

He was completely baffled by this matter.

"Could it be Li Hongbing?"

The only families in the courtyard who had a grudge against them were Li Hongbing in the front yard and Xu Fugui in the back yard. Wang Guihua quickly suspected Li Hongbing, with whom she had a more direct and deeper history of grudges.

Hear the words.

Yi Zhonghai thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "It shouldn't be. Several people attacked me last night, and Li Hongbing should still be in the yard at the time. The situation doesn't match up."

"Could it be that Li Hongbing hired someone from outside to do this to you?"

Wang Guihua quickly came up with a new conjecture.

"I don't think...it's that bad."

Yi Zhonghai shook his head again and said helplessly, "Although Li Hongbing doesn't get along with me, he has never used any underhanded methods against me or Dongxu. If he wanted to cause me trouble, he would have done it openly."

Furthermore, we haven't provoked Li Hongbing for the past six months, and things have been peaceful. Li Hongbing wouldn't suddenly do something like this without a reason.

Without any clues or evidence, Yi Zhonghai dared not suspect Li Hongbing casually. If it wasn't Li Hongbing who did it, and he angered him, he would face the danger of being retaliated against.

When Jia Zhangshi was arrested for reselling grain, Jia Dongxu insisted that Li Hongbing had reported him. As a result, Li Hongbing immediately reported them all, leading to the confiscation of most of the grain stored by the Jia family. Jia Dongxu's salary was also reduced and has not been restored to this day.

Who the hell can afford to get hurt like this?

"That Xu Fugui..."

Seeing that Yi Zhonghai had ruled out Li Hongbing as an option, Wang Guihua could only turn her suspicions to Xu Fugui.

"This... I don't think it's likely to be him."

Based on his understanding of Xu Fugui, Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but shake his head.

It cannot be said that Li Hongbing and Xu Fugui had absolutely no suspicion or motive to take action or hire someone to do so, but the probability of that is not high.

"They may not be from our institute."

Yi Zhonghai sighed, his tone somewhat chilling, and said, "It could be someone from outside, or even someone from inside the factory..."

After much thought, Yi Zhonghai even suspected Li Hongbing and Xu Fugui, but he never imagined that this matter was related to Dong Congyou and his apprentice.

the reason is simple.

Only a small number of people in the industry knew that Dong Congyou had been angered to the point of collapse. It was not widely publicized, and even Sha Zhu himself is unaware of it.

When Yi Zhonghai asked Sha Zhu before, Sha Zhu only said that his master was very unhappy, but in the end he still agreed to let him graduate and did not do anything to him.

and so.

Yi Zhonghai always thought that the matter would pass by peacefully and unexpectedly.

I was a little disappointed, but I didn't think about it too much.

I thought Dong Congyou didn't care enough about or value his apprentice Sha Zhu, or that he was too good-natured and tolerant of Sha Zhu.

Furthermore, the person who attacked this time clearly came with premeditation, and his most serious injury was to his right hand, indicating a highly targeted attack.

Faced with missing and misaligned information, Yi Zhonghai ultimately narrowed down his suspicions to the senior fitters in the same workshop at the factory.

Yi Zhonghai had never had any grudges against any of them before, but since they worked in the same workshop, they were both cooperative colleagues and competitors.

Human nature is treacherous; it's not impossible that someone might secretly plot against him.

It took a while.

Sha Zhu, who had gone to the police station, brought the police with him. However, this time it wasn't Officer Qian who came forward, but someone else.

Around noon, Qian Gong'an had already learned some details about the situation from the court and made a record of it. As for what Yi Zhonghai could provide now, it was actually limited.

It was so dark last night, he couldn't see anyone at all.

From beginning to end, the other party only said "retreat," and based on this clue alone, Yi Zhonghai couldn't identify who it was.

only.

Yi Zhonghai shared his suspicions and analysis with the visiting police officers, providing them with a direction for their investigation.

Faced with such an undeserved disaster, and with his hand almost crippled from eating, and whether he can even keep it now is uncertain, Yi Zhonghai hates those who attacked him last night to the core. Naturally, he hopes that the police can find them and bring them to justice so that he can have an explanation.

just.

This kind of thing is never that easy.

Yi Zhonghai could provide too few clues.

Based on his few guesses alone, the police will obviously conduct a special investigation, but whether they can find anything out is uncertain.

The key issue is...

The direction of the investigation provided by Yi Zhonghai was completely wrong.

If nothing unexpected happens, he's likely to be disappointed this time.

(End of this chapter)