Chapter 990: Sky-high bills

Yang Fei went to find Linda and learned that she had traveled abroad and had not returned.

Yang Fei returned to New York again, and it was already his fourth day in the United States.

He made an appointment for Sean to meet, and the two exchanged views on Procter & Gamble's lawsuit.

Because Sean is a native of Massachusetts, Procter & Gamble's lawsuit against him is in Massachusetts.

The U.S. court organization is divided into two major systems, federal and state, with different names and trial levels, and complex jurisdiction.

The states follow the model of the federal court system, which generally adopts a three-tier trial system and clearly defines the jurisdiction of each trial level.

The lower courts, often referred to as "district courts" or "courts of ordinary litigation", deal with civil and criminal matters that fall under the jurisdiction of the cantons and conduct the first instance of the cases.

Procter & Gamble's case against Sean for breach of contract is still in the preliminary trial stage.

Sean was very indignant about this, and said to Yang Fei: "I left normally, and then joined the beauty group, before resigning, I had a conversation with the senior management of Procter & Gamble, but none of them agreed to my request, and refused to give me more commitments." They're doing this now, it's completely vexatious!"

Yang Fei said: "If you want to add sin, why don't you have a word?"

Sean said: "Although Beauty Group and P&G are peers, when I joined Beauty Group, there was still a cooperative relationship between the two companies. I also didn't bring any P&G confidential technology to the Beauty Group. You know that, boss. ”

Yang Fei said: "I respect your professional ethics, and I will not ask you to tell any of P&G's secrets for unethical purposes." Because, with the development potential of Beauty Group in the daily chemical industry, I don't need to do this at all. Procter & Gamble has the technology, we have. And we have it, P&G doesn't. However, the truth is the truth, the lawsuit is the lawsuit, can we win this lawsuit?"

Sean held his chin and shrugged helplessly: "It's hard to say, those big men in the court, who they will favor, I don't know." You know, in the United States, the law is not absolutely fair and just. ”

Yang Fei said: "Then let this lawsuit drag on a little longer." We can afford it. From time to time, let the media write a few reports to maintain the heat. I believe that law and justice will be on our side. ”

Although Sean is not optimistic, he is not pessimistic, he is just angry at the ruthlessness and injustice of Procter & Gamble, the former owner, and he said: "I am not afraid of them suing, and I have sued them in the same way." They unilaterally tore up the contract and caused us great financial losses!"

Yang Fei smiled: "That's right, the best defense is offense." Procter & Gamble wants to sue us, and we'll sue him in turn!"

The two also talked about the construction progress of the factory and the distribution channels for the introduction of shampoo.

Yang Fei's phone rang.

Yang Fei's phones are all open to the world, although there is this service, but the price of the call is ridiculously expensive, as high as 25 yuan a minute.

"Yang Fei. Wan Aimin said anxiously on the phone, "Are you still in the United States?"

"I'm here, I'm in New York. Sister Wan, what's wrong?"

"Xiaojia may not be accustomed to the water and soil, or it may be too cold here, she has been cold for two or three days, and she has a high fever. ”

When Yang Fei heard that it was just a cold, he smiled and said, "It's okay, it's just a cold, just take some medicine." ”

Wan Aimin wanted to speak and stopped.

Yang Fei said: "Sister Wan, is there something wrong?"

Wan Aimin said: "Yang Fei, I don't understand the customs of the United States, the day before yesterday I saw that she had a high fever that did not go away, I was afraid that she would burn her brain, so I called 911 in a hurry and called an ambulance." ”

Yang Fei said: "This is also understandable, the ambulance is supposed to save lives." Has Xiao Jia's fever subsided, and how is it now?"

Wan Aimin said: "Xiaojia's fever has subsided, and she has only been hospitalized for one day, and we were discharged from the hospital yesterday." The service attitude of the hospital is very good, the doctor comes to check the room every two hours, and the nurse is also very kind. I also feel that the hospitals in the United States are so good! But when I received the bill from the hospital today, it scared me!"

Yang Fei asked, "Isn't it just a cold? Why? Isn't it expensive?"

"$20,500!" Wan Aimin's voice trembled, "Yang Fei, do you think they are robbing? It's just a cold, it costs 16 or 70,000 yuan? This money can buy a good house in China!"

Yang Fei was also taken aback: "Is it so expensive? I have also seen a doctor, but it is not so expensive." ”

Wan Aimin said: "You must have bought medical insurance, we are here to travel, and the insurance is less, and these items are not covered by reimbursement." ”

Yang Fei said: "Is there a breakdown on the medical bill?"

"Yes, the ambulance alone costs $2,000, and there is a trauma activation fee, which is as high as $15,000! Then, every time the doctor checks the room, he has to charge money, and every service of the nurse also asks for money! God, they are simply robbing money! I was told that it was so expensive, I wouldn't call an ambulance or a doctor to do a ward round! Isn't it just a cold? The most deceptive thing is that this trauma activation fee is completely unreasonable. ”

Yang Fei thought for a while and said, "Trauma activation fee, I've been in the United States for so long, why haven't I heard of it, you wait, I'll ask my friend." ”

He asked Sean for advice.

"The trauma activation fee means that the emergency room calls doctors from various specialties to rescue a critical patient. ”

Yang Fei was stunned and said, "My friend went to the hospital because of a cold, can he also use this project?"

Sean said: "Maybe your friend said that the condition was very serious when he called the emergency number, and the hospital will prepare this project for emergency response." It doesn't matter if you use it or not, as long as you prepare it, then this cost will be generated. If your friend has health insurance, these expenses are reimbursable. ”

Yang Fei smiled bitterly: "My friend is here for tourism, and there is no relevant medical insurance, and travel insurance does not cover these items." ”

Sean said helplessly: "There is no way, I can only pay." If the patient is in the emergency room for more than half an hour, the hospital has the right to charge this fee. ”

Yang Fei said: "Isn't this a pit man?"

Sean said: "Capitalism, you understand ......"

Yang Fei called Wan Aimin to tell him.

Wan Aimin wanted to cry without tears: "Yang Fei, I want to die." I have spent so much money on a cold, how can I have so many dollars on me? I ......."

Yang Fei said: "Sister Wan, I'll come to you immediately, and I'll accompany you to the hospital to pay the fee." It's okay if the little beauty is fine, and the money will be spent when it's spent!"

Wan Aimin said gratefully: "Yang Fei, thank you." I have no relatives in the United States, and I can't speak the language, so I can only ask you for help. ”

Yang Fei said goodbye to Sean and came to Wan Aimin.

Jiang Xiaojia's high fever subsided, but she still had some cold symptoms, she was weak, and she didn't go to study anymore.

She has always been extremely strong in front of her mother, and after seeing Yang Fei, she hugged him and cried out.

Yang Fei patted her on the shoulder: "How old are you?

Jiang Xiaojia wiped her tears and said, "Brother, seeing that you are so kind, I can't help crying." I've had a cold for the past two days, why don't you come to see me? I'm so scared, I miss you ......."