There is no shortage of small restaurants and large hotels near the hospital.
The two old men did not dare to spend money randomly, they just wanted to eat hot meals.
Xue Ling had been riding in the car all day and had no appetite. Across the road from the hospital, she saw a restaurant with beef ramen and large dumplings.
"Why don't you eat dumplings and ramen!"
Cheng Tianyuan listened to her and took the old man with him.
The shop was not big, but there was a big stove and a big pot inside, which made the inside warm. As soon as I walked in, my whole body felt warm.
It was dark, the cold wind was blowing outside, and the pedestrians were shivering.
Xue Ling asked the two old men to sit inside, while he and Cheng Tianyuan sat outside.
Soon, the steamed dumplings arrived.
Then, four bowls of ramen arrived.
Cheng's father and Cheng's mother ate happily. From the beginning, they were nervous and unsure about going out, but they gradually got used to it.
Liu Ying whispered in surprise: "These dumplings are filled with two kinds of vegetable fillings, and they taste pretty good. Let's make them the same way when we go back. They will definitely taste better than them."
Father Cheng smiled softly and said, "It's good to go out and learn some cooking skills and benefit from it when you get home."
Xue Ling and Cheng Tianyuan also laughed.
Xue Ling had little appetite and was full quickly.
"Brother Yuan, I'm going to the hospital to see which doctor will be seeing you tomorrow. Last time I asked for the hospital's phone number, and the service staff said that orthopedic doctors are responsible for installing prostheses. She also said that the most famous doctor in the hospital has the best medical skills.
It’s a director named ‘Xue’.”
Cheng Tianyuan was worried about her and said, "I'll go with you."
"Don't." Xue Ling said, "It's very cold outside. After you pay the bill, take your parents back. The hospital is just opposite. There are people coming and going inside, so don't worry about me."
Cheng Tianyuan was still a little worried and stared at her hesitantly.
Xue Ling's pretty face turned red, she gave him a "calm" look, quickly walked across the road and entered the hospital.
Cheng Tianyuan thought about her habit of being independent, so he watched her go to the hospital and continued to eat.
Liu Ying couldn't help but said: "Can Lingling do it alone?"
"No problem." Cheng Tianyuan said: "She grew up in the imperial capital, which is more prosperous and full of people than here. If she says there is no problem, it will be no problem."
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Xue Ling walked around the hospital and found the Department of Orthopedics on the third floor of the inpatient building.
The hospital corridor was brightly lit, and several young nurses at the nurse's station were chatting in low voices.
Xue Ling stepped forward to ask questions and inquire about the medical procedures.
The nurse in charge was older, probably in her fifties.
She explained: "Let the doctor see you first, and then do everything else according to the doctor's instructions. For example, arranging surgery, hospitalization, medications, etc., you all follow the doctor's instructions."
Xue Ling asked politely: "Sister, may I ask if the famous Director Xue is here? Will he see a doctor tomorrow morning? I want him to see my father-in-law."
The head nurse said "Oh!" and smiled.
"It turns out that I came here because of my reputation! Director Xue is on duty tonight and will not see a doctor tomorrow. If there is no surgery scheduled the day after tomorrow, he should arrange a medical consultation."
Xue Ling couldn't help but frown when he heard this: "Sister, if he has surgery scheduled, then... he won't have to wait for several days, right?"
"That's normal!" said the head nurse, "But Director Xue is very busy! He usually only sees patients for half a day or one day a week, and he will definitely be busy for many days in the future. He sees a lot of patients!"
Xue Ling rolled his eyes, thanked him, and quietly walked to the other side.
In the front is a row of wards, and in the back is the doctor's office.
Xue Ling remembered what the nurse said just now, saying that Director Xue was on duty tonight and had no work scheduled for tomorrow. She wondered if he could let his father-in-law take a look now.
"He is the doctor on duty. If there are patients at this time, he will definitely help. Even if it is not him, there will be other doctors who can help."
Just then, she spotted a small blackboard hanging outside the doctor's office.
There are some daily work rules written on it, followed by the rotation of the doctor on duty.
There are two doctors on duty tonight. One is named "Li", with the name "intern" written next to him, and the one at the front is Xue Zhilan, with the name "director" written next to him.
Xue Ling thought for a moment and hurried downstairs.
When we walked out of the hospital gate, there were no customers in the ramen restaurant opposite. Apparently Brother Yuan had taken his parents-in-law back.
She went straight to the inn.
She knocked on the door next door first, and it was Liu Yinglai who opened the door.
Father Cheng was sitting on the edge of the bed, with his arms exposed, and a basin of hot water next to him.
Liu Ying smiled and explained: "Your dad said his arm is sore. I'll get some hot water and apply it to him."
Xue Ling walked forward quickly and saw that Cheng's father's arm, which had been hidden in his sleeve, had shrunk and turned pale, and seemed to be only a layer of skin and bones.
His shoulders were somewhat red and swollen, and there was a large protruding mass of flesh. It looked like there was a big bump on his lower shoulder.
When she saw it, her eyes couldn't help but turn slightly red.
Father Cheng was a little embarrassed and turned sideways.
"Ling Ling, why are you here?"
Xue Ling hurriedly regained consciousness and asked: "Dad, did you get bumped while riding in the car? Does it hurt? Let's go see a doctor immediately."
Cheng's father quickly shook his head and replied: "It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt. We'll talk about it tomorrow."
Liu Ying whispered: "He can't move his arms too much, otherwise it will hurt. There is no ride in the car that is not bumpy. He started to hurt when he was eating noodles."
Father Cheng glared at her, warning her not to say too much, lest his son and daughter-in-law worry.
Liu Ying quickly stopped talking.
Xue Ling already had an idea and went to the next door to pull Cheng Tianyuan over.
"I just went to the hospital to see him. Director Xue, who has the best medical skills, is on duty tonight. He won't go to work tomorrow. If he has surgery scheduled for the day after tomorrow, he won't see the doctor. If we keep delaying it, we may have to go to the hospital.
I’ve been waiting here for several days.”
When Father Cheng heard this, he frowned and said, "It's too expensive to stay in a hotel or something like this!"
Cheng Tianyuan quickly guessed Xue Ling's intention and asked: "So let's go there now?"
"Yes." Xue Ling replied in a low voice: "Like some emergency patients who suddenly feel very uncomfortable or something, the doctor on duty will come to take care of it immediately. Our dad's wound is uncomfortable now, so don't bear it, take this opportunity to go and have a look."
Cheng Tianyuan said quickly: "Okay! Dad, put on your coat. Mom, put on your coat too."
Then, Cheng Tianyuan went back to the next door, took the money and ID card, and came over in a hurry.
Xue Ling had already been here before and arrived at the nurse station with ease.
"Ms. Nurse! Nurse! My father-in-law's arm hurts so much. Please ask a doctor to come over and take a look!"
Three nurses came out quickly and saw that Cheng's father's arm was unusually red and swollen. The problem seemed serious, and they immediately paid attention to it.
"This is no ordinary patient. Go to the duty room and find Director Xue."
"Okay!" A little nurse hurried over.
After a while, a kind old man with gray hair walked quickly in a white coat.
Xue Ling hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Doctor, my father-in-law is suffering from old injuries and swelling. Please help him have a look."
The old man was used to it and nodded calmly, then walked towards Father Cheng who was being supported.