A group of people dared to approach the hospital entrance, only to hear the roar of a helicopter overhead, stirring up a gale that made everyone present unsteady on their feet.
They instinctively looked up, seeing a dark green, military-exclusive helicopter descending from the sky.
What major event had occurred?
Why would a military-exclusive helicopter appear at the hospital entrance?
Everyone was greatly astonished, as such helicopters were rarely deployed, and their deployment invariably signaled a significant event.
Could it be that a high-ranking figure from the military had fallen ill or been injured and was coming for treatment?
But that didn't seem right. The military had its own dedicated hospitals with medical standards far superior to ordinary ones.
So, what was going on?
Not only the ordinary citizens were bewildered, but even the doctors were completely clueless.
They had received no prior notification. The dean had suddenly summoned them, stating they were to welcome an important figure.
Soon, the helicopter landed steadily on the plaza in front of the hospital.
Amidst the widespread attention, a gaunt old man with a head full of silver hair, accompanied by two men in uniform with double stars on their shoulders, strode down.
Double stars on their shoulders!
Those were Second Class Generals, wielding immense power. Even Li Zheng Gang would show them courtesy.
The arrival of two such figures, flanking the old man, indicated the extremely high status of the elder.
Upon seeing the old man, Wang Qing's eyes suddenly lit up with excitement, and he hurried forward.
Seeing their dean so respectful, the doctors dared not show any disrespect and quickly followed.
As they drew closer and got a clear look at the elder, all the doctors couldn't help but gasp.
"Heavens... heavens, it's the divine doctor Li Changsong!"
"This is a legend in the Hanjiang medical community, a true pillar of the profession, and my idol!"
"Elder Li was once said to be able to bring the dead back to life and flesh to bone. He served in the military for thirty years, saving countless soldiers from the brink of death!"
"It's our great fortune that Elder Li has come to our hospital!"
"But I heard Elder Li has already retired and hasn't made a house call in three years. Why would he suddenly come to our hospital?"
"Strange, strange. Could it be that there's truly an incredibly important figure in our hospital that we don't know about?"
"No way, if there were such a prominent figure, it would already be common knowledge."
"That's true, that's true..."
The doctors whispered amongst themselves, their gazes fixed on Li Changsong with fervent admiration.
Even Zheng Guofeng, who had been acting exceedingly arrogant moments before, now wore an expression of utmost respect.
As mentioned earlier, in the entire Hanjiang region, few could surpass him in the field of cardiovascular diseases. And among those few, Li Changsong was precisely one of them, and the most formidable one.
As everyone was discussing, Dean Wang Qing had already scurried to Li Changsong's side, bowing and scraping as he said, "Elder Li, welcome to our hospital for guidance..."
However, his words were interrupted by Li Changsong.
"Cut the nonsense. I'm not here to listen to your flattery. Hurry and lead the way, where is the patient?" Li Changsong strode forward, his face solemn and serious.
No one expected that Li Changsong, at his age of seventy, could still move with such swiftness.
Hearing this, Wang Qing looked confused, "Patient? What patient?"
He quickly scanned his memory. There had been no significant figures admitted recently!
If someone who made Elder Li so tense and serious were to be admitted, how could he, the dean, not know?
Li Changsong was walking quickly, in a hurry. Seeing Wang Qing's ignorance, he became annoyed and said irritably, "A patient with heart disease!"
"A patient with heart disease?"
Wang Qing became even more bewildered. He turned to Director Zheng Guofeng and asked, "Director Zheng, have you had any new heart disease patients in your department recently?"
Zheng Guofeng shook his head, stating with certainty, "No, they are all old patients. There haven't been any new cases recently!"
"Elder Li, you see..." Wang Qing wore a wry smile, his heart filled with unease.
He absolutely dared not offend Li Changsong. A single word from the elder could lead to his dismissal as dean.
"Hmph, how can you be a dean? You don't even know what patient has arrived," Li Changsong reprimanded him irritably.
Wang Qing's face immediately turned pale, cold sweat breaking out. He quickly said, "Elder Li is right to admonish me. Elder Li is right. My work has been insufficient. I apologize..."
The other doctors, seeing their usually stern dean being scolded like a grandchild, exchanged glances, too frightened to even breathe heavily.
They followed closely behind, afraid of incurring the displeasure of this legend of the Hanjiang medical community.
Fortunately, Li Changsong seemed to be in a hurry and didn't dwell on them.
As for the onlookers, they still had no idea what was happening, craning their necks to watch.
The group soon reached the hospital's main entrance.
Li Changsong scanned the surroundings and immediately spotted Ling Feng standing proudly in the hall. His eyes lit up, and he hurried over.
Seeing this, Zheng Guofeng in the crowd felt a bad premonition.
"Could it be... Elder Li is here for him?"
The thought made Zheng Guofeng jump in shock. But then he considered it and found it unrealistic, shaking his head inwardly, "Impossible, absolutely impossible. Elder Li is just passing by."
Yet, as soon as he thought this, he saw Li Changsong walk directly to Ling Feng and stop.
"He... he really came for him?"
Zheng Guofeng's eyes narrowed, his eyelids twitching violently.
"How could this be?"
Zheng Guofeng felt his mind reeling.
This was the outcome he least wanted to see.
But what happened next left him utterly dumbfounded.
Li Changsong stood before Ling Feng and said respectfully, "Mr. Ling, I apologize. This old man is late. Please forgive me!"
"Mr... Mr. Ling?"
Zheng Guofeng felt a wave of dizziness wash over him, a sense of powerlessness surging through his heart.
The title "Mr. Ling" spoken by Li Changsong conveyed a rather terrifying message.
Someone whom even a legendary figure like Li Changsong, a pillar of the Hanjiang medical community, treated with such respect, what kind of existence must they be?
And he, just now...
It's over, it's all over!!
Zheng Guofeng felt his entire life had lost all hope.
At this moment, Ling Feng's gaze slowly shifted to him, and he said coldly, "This Director Zheng said that Old Mr. Bai is beyond saving. You should re-examine him and see if it's truly as he claims."