Sent to the countryside, I turned the health center into a top-tier hospital.

These words caused an uproar in the room.

The department heads present exchanged bewildered glances, their hearts filled with turmoil.

What was initially a clear case of suicide has suddenly turned into a serious criminal case!

The girl's parents, who had been crying in despair and numbness, suddenly looked up upon hearing this, their eyes filled with extreme shock and disbelief.

"Abuse? A criminal case? Impossible! My daughter is perfectly fine, how could she be abused?!"

The woman cried out hoarsely, "She was only sent to the new school a month ago! How could this be?"

The man looked equally puzzled. "My daughter has never mentioned this on the phone!"

Director Qian didn't dare delay for a moment. He immediately raised his hand and instructed the medical officer beside him: "Call 110 immediately to report the incident! Simultaneously contact the local criminal investigation team, explain the situation, and request criminal investigation intervention!"

"Medical records, injury photos, and surveillance footage must be sealed and preserved at all times; no one is allowed to alter them!"

Upon receiving the order, the officer immediately turned around and hurried to call the police.

"Don't call the police..."

Just then, a hurried shout came from the emergency room entrance.

Everyone turned to look at the sound.

Two figures, a man and a woman, strode quickly into the room.

The man was dressed in a well-fitting Zhongshan suit, his hair was neatly combed back, and he exuded a calm and composed aura, with a sense of self-assurance and arrogance in his eyes.

Behind him followed a woman with exquisite makeup, long wavy hair, and a business suit. She looked slightly flustered, but there was a hint of panic in her eyes.

The man strode into the emergency room, his gaze quickly sweeping over the hospital beds before finally settling on the group of medical staff. He took the initiative to introduce himself, his tone carrying an undeniable air of authority.

"I am Gao Yi, the principal of Tianhai No. 1 Middle School. This is Bai Jie, the child's homeroom teacher."

After introducing himself, Gao Yi immediately got to the point, "The top priority now is to save lives. The child's life hangs in the balance. All other matters can wait."

"Please hold off on calling the police until the child is rescued. Our school will take full responsibility for and handle all subsequent matters properly."

This statement seems fair, but it is actually highly purposeful.

Everyone present was an adult, and it was clear to everyone that he was deliberately suppressing the police report process in an attempt to cover up and suppress the matter.

Once the police get involved, the dark secrets of school bullying, student abuse, and suspected intentional injury resulting in a fall will be completely exposed.

Once the news spreads, the reputation of Tianhai No. 1 High School will be completely ruined, and his future, connections, and status as principal will all collapse.

So his immediate arrival wasn't out of concern for the students' lives, but to suppress, cover up, and quell the situation.

The emergency room fell into a frozen silence.

Chen Ping's eyes grew increasingly cold, and he remained unyielding, saying in a deep voice, "Saving lives and calling the police are never contradictory. Calling the police now is to secure evidence, preserve the injuries, and pinpoint the truth as quickly as possible."

"If there is any delay, physical traces, clues at the scene, and witness memories will be lost, giving the real culprit the opportunity to collude, destroy evidence, and escape punishment."

"This is not an ordinary accident at all; it is a criminal case. We must immediately open a case and intervene without any delay."

Gao Yi frowned suddenly, his gaze falling on Chen Ping as he quickly looked him up and down.

Chen Ping wasn't wearing the white coat from the People's Hospital; instead, he was dressed in simple casual clothes, making him stand out conspicuously among a group of department heads and doctors.

His position and qualifications were unclear; he was completely unremarkable, like an outsider.

"Who are you?"

Gao Yi's tone was clearly accusatory and dismissive: "This is the emergency scene at Tianhai City People's Hospital. The hospital's experts and directors are on duty making decisions. Who gives you, an outsider, the right to interfere and dictate hospital procedures?"

Chen Ping remained calm. "I am Chen Ping, a doctor at Siping Township Health Center."

Upon hearing this identity, a flash of extreme contempt crossed Gao Yi's eyes, and he couldn't help but sneer, instantly gaining a lot of confidence.

How dare a lowly doctor from a township health center point fingers and boss around the principal of a key municipal high school and a group of hospital directors in the emergency room of a top-tier tertiary hospital in Tianhai?

They are simply ignorant of their own limitations.

"A doctor from Siping Township Health Center?"

Gao Yi raised his voice slightly, his tone laced with sarcasm, "Then you have even less right to meddle here!"

"What does a rural doctor, lacking in experience, perspective, and authority, know about criminal cases or injury classification?"

"Director Qian, I urge you to immediately stop calling the police!"

Gao Yi turned to look directly at Director Qian, his tone clearly pressured, "Focus on saving the students first, and I will take full responsibility for the consequences."

"Our school will handle all subsequent public opinion, family reassurance, and liability determination without the hospital bearing any risk."

After saying that, he changed the subject, his tone subtle yet intimidating: "Director Qian, I have worked in Tianhai for many years and have frequent contact with Secretary Li and Mayor Xiao of the city. We are quite familiar with each other."

"I can handle this little thing perfectly well and won't cause any trouble for the hospital."

The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere at the scene instantly became awkward.

Naked pressure based on personal connections.

Tianhai No. 1 High School is the top key high school in the city. The principal may seem to be just a cadre in a public institution, but in reality, he has a wide network of connections and is in contact with high-ranking officials in the city's education and government departments. His influence is far greater than that of an ordinary department head.

Director Qian's face instantly turned extremely troubled, caught in a dilemma.

He knew perfectly well that Chen Ping's judgment was absolutely correct. The girl's injuries were suspicious and definitely concealed something. Calling the police was the safest and fairest option.

But Gao Yi has connections, and with city leaders behind him, he, as the head of the emergency department, simply cannot afford to offend him.

If you insist on calling the police and completely offend Gao Yi, your future work, promotion, and network within the Tianhai medical system will be greatly affected.

For a moment, Director Qian hesitated, raised his hand to stop the medical staff who was about to call the police, and stood there in a dilemma, not daring to say a word.

Seeing Director Qian back down, Gao Yi revealed a knowing smug look on his face, becoming even more confident as he coldly looked at Chen Ping: "Young man, learn some manners."

"Tianhai is not your backyard clinic, not a place where you can do whatever you want."

"Just watch quietly and don't talk nonsense or cause trouble."

Seeing the silence of everyone present, Director Qian's concession, and Gao Yi's arrogance, Chen Ping's last bit of forbearance completely dissipated.

Rules, connections, and power should never supersede truth and life.

"You can manage public opinion and relationships, but you can't heal the wounds on the victims, the lives that were nearly lost, or the facts of suspected crimes."

Chen Ping's tone was cold and unyielding. He immediately took out his phone, unlocked the screen, and opened the alarm interface.

Since some people in the compound are afraid to call the police because of their power and influence, then he should come himself.