Shen Qingqing observed him impassively. The person was much taller than an average woman, with well-developed muscles in his shoulders and arms. The women’s clothing he wore was slightly tight on him.
Shen Qingqing glanced around. No one was present, so she said, "Come in with me for a moment."
Without hesitation, the person pushed the trolley and entered the ward.
Only when the mask was removed did Shen Qingqing see the other person's face – it was Doctor Gao.
He took off his coat, looking completely relieved. "You have no idea how difficult this outfit is to wear. This is absolutely not something a man should wear!"
Shen Qingqing's mouth twitched. "It wasn't meant to be."
Doctor Gao mysteriously closed the ward door and turned to Shen Qingqing. "Do you have something to tell me?"
Seeing his demeanor like a spy meeting, Shen Qingqing couldn't help but laugh. "Don't be nervous. I just want to ask you a few things."
"What do you want to ask me?"
"Let's sit down and talk," Shen Qingqing said, gesturing for Doctor Gao to sit with her in the nearby rest room.
As soon as the rest room door closed, Doctor Gao's tense nerves relaxed slightly. "Are you going to ask me about Director Liu?"
"Yes." Shen Qingqing checked the time and, without beating around the bush, spoke directly. "Director Liu said my family member has a contagious disease and is not allowed visitors. But I'm truly worried, and I want to see him with my own eyes to be at ease."
"Then what use is it for you to find me?" Strangely, Doctor Gao seemed unhappy that she appeared to believe Director Liu. "If you're only here for this, then I can't help you."
From this, Shen Qingqing was certain that Doctor Gao held Director Liu in utter contempt. She boldly asked, "I want to confirm with you, what you said that day, was it true?"
Doctor Gao's anger flared up as he remembered that day. "Of course it's true! I was also involved in the rescue that day, and I am very sure he suffered organ failure!"
Shen Qingqing's heart skipped a beat. Organ failure was no minor illness; if it continued to be delayed, it could be life-threatening.
"What is the severity of his failure?"
Doctor Gao's expression turned serious. "The severity of his failure is very serious."
Shen Qingqing felt a pang of anxiety. "But now they are guarding him very strictly, and we can't see him at all."
Seeing her anxious face, Doctor Gao said, "You don't need to worry about that. He's up for performance review this year and absolutely won't allow any of his patients to be in the hospital."
"You mean..." Shen Qingqing was also sharp and understood instantly. "The medical records say it's a contagious disease, but the treatment will still be for organ failure."
"Yes." Doctor Zhang showed a mocking smile. "Director Liu has always valued fame and fortune. He won't allow any issues with his performance."
Shen Qingqing chuckled sarcastically. "What a dedicated director who knows how to advance his career."
Doctor Gao snorted. "Regardless, Director Liu has always been the top dog in our department, and not just because of his position."
"It's because of his abilities, right?"
"Yes."
Shen Qingqing emphasized the word "abilities," and, coincidentally, Doctor Gao understood.
They exchanged a knowing smile.
Doctor Gao said, "You're the first family member I've met who is so reasonable." If only others could be persuaded so easily... He shook his head, dismissing those stray thoughts, and said sternly, "However, this is not a long-term solution. Director Liu must have his reasons for doing this. Perhaps he's being directed or has taken money from someone. I advise you to investigate who that person is as soon as possible."
"Who was it that brought my father to the hospital?"
Doctor Gao paused when he heard "father" but quickly recovered and thought back. "I really don't know. The patient was in critical condition when he arrived, and we were all busy with the rescue. We didn't pay attention."
Shen Qingqing thought of something. "If we check the surveillance..."
"It's useless," Doctor Gao immediately denied. "Do you think Director Liu wouldn't have thought of this?"
Shen Qingqing nodded slightly. "Right. Knowing Director Liu's personality, he would have thought of it before me."
"Think of another way," Doctor Gao hesitated, then said to Shen Qingqing, "Before coming here, Mr. Fu promised to help me with my job issues. Does that still stand?"
"Of course, it does." Although Shen Qingqing wasn't entirely sure how Fu Jingshu had made the promise, since he had agreed, there was no reason to go back on his word.
"That's good. Mr. Fu said if everything went smoothly, I could start working in three days. It might be busy then, so feel free to call me anytime if you need anything." Doctor Gao was very pleased now; as long as his job and livelihood were secure, nothing else mattered.
"I understand. You should go back now. Be careful on your way back, and absolutely don't let anyone discover your identity," Shen Qingqing said as she walked him to the door, reminding him.
"Got it."
Doctor Gao waved his hand, put on his clothes, masked up, and turned to leave.
As soon as he left, Shen Qingqing also prepared to go out.
Fu Jingshu had been called back temporarily. Seeing her dressed and ready to go out, he instinctively blocked the doorway. "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to scout the ward." Since she wasn't allowed in openly, she'd have to try sneaking in at night.
Fu Jingshu said, "No."
Shen Qingqing raised an eyebrow. "Why not? Didn't I tell you before? I'm doing this to quickly find out about my father's condition." httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"Doctor Gao came today?" Fu Jingshu asked instead of answering.
Seeing this, Shen Qingqing knew he was trying to stall. Since it was still early, a ten-minute delay wouldn't matter, so she cooperated. "He did. He told me about my father's condition at the time."
"How was it?"
Fu Jingshu closed the door behind him and casually took her hand, pulling her to sit on the sofa. "Tell me in detail."
Shen Qingqing found it somewhat amusing. With his skill at changing the subject, anyone else would easily fall for it. "He confirmed that my father has organ failure, not the contagious disease Director Liu mentioned."
"He also told us to be wary of Director Liu and that it's best not to leave my father in his hands. This man will do anything for his performance, no matter how unscrupulous."
A cold glint flashed in Fu Jingshu's eyes. "I will find a way to bring him back as soon as possible."
"How will you bring him back?" This brought them back to the old topic. "We still don't know what the situation is in those wards. I need to go in and see."
Fu Jingshu turned to look at Shen Jinxi. "The child looks much better today."
"He's eaten a lot more, and his hand even moved today... Don't try to change the subject with me!" Shen Qingqing glared at him, on the verge of losing her patience. "Don't you understand that the longer we delay, the more danger he might be in? Director Liu might even move him!" If that happened, it would be much harder for them to find him.