Beginning at 5 a.m. on 2 January, members of the Third Column of the Military Command left their garrisons in the Third Theater one after another.

At nine o'clock in the morning, after Liu Zezhi went out for a walk according to the doctor's instructions, he returned to the ward, Dr. Qiu and the other four were doing rounds, seeing Chen Ming's face was discouraged, Liu Ze stepped forward and touched his forehead, and said with a little dissatisfaction: "The heat is so high? Dr. Qiu, yesterday he said that he would inject penicillin, why did he delay it until today? When exactly will it be injected? ”

Ge Jiapeng, who came to the hospital for a follow-up, took the medical record and walked into the ward.

Dr. Qiu was very embarrassed: "The dean did approve it, but the pharmacy said that there was only one box of six needles left. Mr. Chen is still in the recovery stage, and there are more than a dozen injured people who have just undergone surgery or are about to undergo surgery...... So let's just wait, the hospital has already managed to procure. ”

"Aren't there still six stitches? Then use it first, I look at Chen Ming's appearance, one needle is not enough, and then apply for another injection. ”

Doctor Qiu was silent, and Ge Jiapeng said with a slight anger: "What's wrong? Didn't hear what Deputy Director Liu said? Isn't it just two shots of penicillin? Chen Ming has been injured for more than ten days, look at his current appearance! The military hospital where I lived, your level, hum, dare not compliment! and Lin Shirong, just because of you, I gave away my life! ”

Dr. Fan, who came to the ward rounds together, couldn't help but sneer: "Isn't it just two injections of penicillin?" What a big breath! Only the people of your military command are human beings, and the other wounded are inferior? Lin Shirong's death is also counted in our hospital? Professional agents? Hum! So many people were actually poisoned together! ”

One nurse chimed in: "Without an antidote, what can we do?" It is said that the military commander is hegemon......"

Dr. Qiu and Xi Ni: "Okay, let's not say a word, Deputy Director Liu, it's not that we don't do our best, it's true that there is a lack of medical treatment." ”

Ge Jiapeng's anger was even greater: "The lack of medicine is your business!" We are patients, look at Chen Ming's appearance, are you waiting for him to die, and then you will pretend to attend the funeral and apologize? Just like to Lin Shirong? The military commander respects and thanks! ”

Dr. Fan was also anxious: "How can you speak?" What does it mean to put on a show? We're just myrrh here! Aren't your military commanders powerful, please be smart! ”

Liu Zezhi also lowered his face and asked, "Doctor Qiu, you are Chen Ming's attending doctor, tell me the truth: how is Chen Ming's condition?" What other medications are needed? ”

Dr. Qiu looked worried: "This ...... After Mr. Chen's amputation, his recovery was not good for many reasons......"

"I don't want to know the reason, I just want to know the truth, and I don't want Lin Shirong's tragedy to happen again. Chen Ming is a professional agent of the military command, there is no need to hide it from him, you just say it. ”

"If I can't get the heat down, I'm worried that the wound will become more inflamed and worse, and now it's bleeding pus, maybe a second amputation will be needed...... It is not excluded that there is a danger ......"

Ge Jiapeng was angry and said angrily: "So serious?!" What do you eat? ”

Dr. Fan immediately replied: "We are so capable!" If you're not satisfied, we can't help it. ”

When it was time for ward rounds, other doctors heard the argument here, some stopped to watch, and some were busy while listening attentively. There are also some patients who are not too seriously ill to probe their brains and watch.

Doctor Qiu smiled and persuaded him: "Old Fan, you have such a temper...... Deputy Director Liu, please bear with me. ”

Liu Zezhi asked: "If you want to cure Chen Ming, what medicine do you need?" ”

"In addition to penicillin, six injections are required, and it is best to have penicillins such as sulfonamides for anti-infective therapy, which is not available in hospitals. As far as I know, Shanghai Jimin Hospital has a far-infrared irradiation device, which has anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, which can promote the absorption of redness and swelling. ”

The little nurse couldn't help but mutter, "Six stitches? There are only six shots left in the hospital......"

Ge Jiapeng was furious, rushed to the little nurse and threatened: "What can I do with only six stitches left?" Chen Ming has a good one, I'm not done with you! ”

The little nurse trembled with fright, and Dr. Fan, who was specially recruited by Dr. Qiu, had a violent temper, stepped forward to block in front of the little nurse, and did not show weakness: "What do you want to do?" Not over? Do you still dare to kill? If you have the ability, you will go on a killing spree! ”

Chen Ming hugged his head painfully and said, "Stop arguing!" Let me die, I live like this, life is better than death......"

Ge Jiapeng persuaded Chen Ming distressedly: "Don't be like this, being happy and angry is not good for your recovery, it's all because of me, you went to buy medicine, no matter what way you think, I will cure you, whoever dares to stop me, I will fight with him......"

Liu Zezhi said angrily: "Ge Jiapeng, shut up!" ”

Dr. Qiu hurriedly persuaded: "Old Fan, don't forget that you are a doctor!" How can you make a big fuss with a patient? ”

Liu Zezhi, the highest-ranking military officer on the scene, said: "I'm not allowed to say it anymore, it's not like words!" Dr. Qiu, since the dean has approved a shot of penicillin, please give it to Chen Ming. ”

Dr. Khoo did not speak. Liu Zezhi smiled nonchalantly: "What? Do you need me to go through the approval procedures for penicillin, which is for a shot, to alarm Chief Han? ”

"That's ...... Don't alarm Chief Han, I'm in charge, inject it immediately. ”

Dr. Fan and the others were not prejudiced against Chen Ming, and they had no choice about the shortage of medicines, and the conflict was just a rush of words, and they did not object.

Ge Jiapeng refused to give up, and said: "A needle? What is a syringe used for? Six stitches! All six needles are used! ”

Ge Jiapeng was so arrogant, and the seven or eight people on the spotter were talking about each other.

Dr. Fan was also angry: "Who do you think you are?" Joke, here is the call ......"

"That's it!" Liu Zezhi's face was pale, and he glared at Ge Jiapeng, but Ge Jiapeng didn't dare to say any more. Liu Zezhi ordered: "Doctor Qiu, inject Chen Ming with a shot of penicillin, and I'll figure out the rest." Ge Jiapeng? Are you okay? Just go out if it's okay. ”

Ge Jiapeng left in a huff. Dr. Khoo replied, "I'll do it right away." What to see that? Go back to the ward! Do you hear that? And how many of you, don't do rounds? Let's go, what should I do. Captain Sun, are you back from filming? The medicine you are going to take today is on the coffee table. ”

The onlookers had to disperse. Liu Zezhi watched Dr. Qiu inject Chen Ming, told Sun Dongsheng and Ah Wen in the same ward, and then went to the dean's office, and when he came out, his face was not very good, Ge Jiapeng, who was waiting in the courtyard, greeted him, and the two talked in the corridor for more than ten minutes.

Ge Jiapeng went to Dr. Qiu and asked him to prescribe some medicines that the hospital had, and said, "Handle Chen Ming's discharge procedures for me." ”

Dr. Khoo replied, "I see, let me ask one more question: why did you ask Dr. Fan to do ward rounds with me?" And to have such a big conflict with you? ”

Ge Jiapeng smiled and replied, "Don't ask, Deputy Director Liu has his own reasons." Remember: the truth cannot be told to anyone. Half an hour later, I picked up Chen Ming and left. ”

In the courtyard of the hospital, Xiao Kong and Wang Geng took off the license plate of the box truck according to Liu Zezhi's instructions, replaced it with another pair, and knocked two pits on the body with a wrench.

Liu Zezhi walked over and looked around the car, and said something, Wang Geng agreed and went back to the building. Liu Zezhi took off his coat and got under the car to check. Xiaokong brought two buckets of water to refill the car.

Ten minutes later, Wang Geng came back with two quilts and spread them in the back compartment. Chen Ming, who was seriously ill and weak, was in a wheelchair and was pushed into the car by Ge Jiapeng. Liu Zezhi called Ge Jiapeng and advised. Ge Jiapeng nodded again and again, Wang Geng and Xiaokong got into the back compartment, Ge Jiapeng jumped into the cab and drove away.

After doing these things, Liu Zezhi looked at his watch and walked towards the canteen, and the administrator smiled: "You are saying that you are going to deliver food in the building, are you eating here?" ”

"Let's eat here, it's too cold, I don't dare to open the window in the ward, and I don't have an appetite to eat there."

The administrator checked out a pottery bowl of rice, a boiled radish, and a boiled egg, and put them on the table, Liu Zezhi picked up the eggs and peeled them, and Dr. Qiu, who accompanied the dean to eat, walked into the restaurant, saw Liu Zezhi sitting there, and whispered a few words to the dean, and the dean went to sit down on the other side.

Dr. Qiu sat down opposite Liu Zezhi, and Liu Zezhi took the initiative to say, "Dr. Qiu, I was about to go to you, I will be discharged from the hospital this afternoon, help me go through the procedures." ”

Dr. Qiu was stunned for a moment, and his voice couldn't help but raise his voice: "Deputy Director Liu, why are you doing this?" Everyone is their own person, and the words are wrong...... Do you really mind? Your body cannot be discharged. ”

Liu Zezhi smiled and explained in a low voice.

"That's good, you go buy it-" Liu Zezhi motioned for him to silence. The two of them talked in a low voice while burying their heads in eating. Liu Zezhi finished eating first, got up and said, "I'm leaving, don't forget to make up the procedures for me." ”

"Don't worry, you went to the Su Brigade Commander's Department on business and had to be discharged from the hospital early."

That night, at seven o'clock, Boss Li, who was eating flower wine, received an invitation, he looked at it and said, "Everyone, slow use, there is a distant guest, I want to go to the stage." ”

Boss Li walked out of the hotel with an apprentice, got into a special rickshaw and walked towards Wanyi Hotel. Back in the long private room, another apprentice who stayed in the room greeted him and loosened his coat for him. said: "Mr. Chen has been waiting for you for a long time. ”

Boss Li looked at the person and asked unhappily, "Mr. Chen?" Who are you? How come I don't know you? ”

Ge Jiapeng got up and explained with a smile: "I am a friend of Chen Ming, he is on the second floor of this hotel, and the letter to you is written by him. Mr. Li should recognize his handwriting, right? ”

Boss Li was suspicious: "The room on the second floor? I'll take a look. ”

"I don't dare to ask if I want to, Chen Ming is waiting for you, I will lead the way."

Ge Jiapeng walked in the front, one apprentice followed, followed by Boss Li, and the other apprentice was a few steps behind and walked at the back. Ge Jiapeng secretly said that this Boss Li still has two brushes, is he very vigilant.

In a guest room on the second floor, Chen Ming was really inside. Only about 20 days have passed, and Boss Li can hardly recognize Chen Ming. I saw that his face was unhealthy flushed, emaciated, and his left arm was missing below the joint, and he was wearing bandages.

Chen Ming smiled weakly and said, "Mr. Li doesn't recognize me, right?" Alas, bad luck, last time you didn't give up, after I bought the medicine, I was attacked on the way...... Finally picked up a life. ”

Ge Jiapeng interjected: "What did you pick up?" Looking at your current appearance, Lord Yama can summon you away at any time. Mr. Li Da, don't say secret words in front of the Ming people: we have two things on this trip, one is that we want to buy a batch of goods from you; The second thing is to send Chen Ming to the hospital, you have hands and eyes to the sky, and you have a relationship with my brother, you won't die without help, right? ”

This book was first published in Reading Books