Chapter 10 The Old Man Who Lives Alone
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On the second day, Zhou Qiao and Elena kept yawning, and drinking coffee didn't work.
Ava was curious, kept staring at Elena and Zhou Qiao, and asked, "What did you do at night?" Didn't you sleep? ”
Zhou Qiao was suddenly embarrassed, scratched his hair very much, and scratched his ears, taking advantage of this opportunity to cover up, his mind was racing, and he quickly found an excuse.
"That's right, isn't this a clinic open? I felt that my medical skills were not perfect, and I was deeply afraid of delaying the patient's condition, so I couldn't sleep at night, and I studied medical books last night until more than 3 o'clock in the morning. ”
Ava's eyes suddenly lit up, and she gave Zhou Qiao a thumbs up and praised: "You are so good!" If I could have studied like you, I would have gone to college a long time ago! ”
Zhou Qiao smiled and said: "Your education in the United States is different, you are happy education, we are very volatile in China, and it is common to wear stars and moons in high school." ”
Ava shrugged and looked at Elena again, "What about you?" You're not going to tell me you're learning about nurses, are you? ”
As twins, how could Ava not know Elena's skills, it is impossible for her to be able to study hard like Joe!
Elena grimaced and said, "I'm just suffering from insomnia, and I'm probably worried about the future of the clinic, and I don't know where to go, right?" Well, and then I wasn't lying down, I also read the book, and although it wasn't as long as Joe, I also learned new nursing knowledge. ”
Deep down, she applauded for the reason Zhou Qiao found! So I borrowed it. Sure enough, Ava choked.
Ava: "......"
This bright-eyed, blue-eyed white girl couldn't help but mutter: "Why are you all so motivated, it seems that I have no heart and no lungs!" ”
She felt that as a member of the clinic, it was time for her to contribute to the clinic! Well, let's work hard to learn!
"Elena, you can accompany me to the library at noon to borrow some professional books! I can't be left behind by you! Ava said.
"Okay, okay."
Elena and Zhou Qiao glanced at each other when Ava went to make black tea, and smiled knowingly.
Summers in San Francisco are typically "cool Mediterranean climates," with cooler temperatures and little rain. In contrast to cities in the country, the rainy seasons tend to be in winter and spring.
Although the weather was good, in the morning, not a single patient came to the door, and there was no telephone appointment, which made Zhou Qiao a little suspicious that the phone was shut down in arrears. But apparently not.
Because, after a while, he received a call from Mrs. Westin.
Mrs. Westin was very polite, and made a special phone call to apologize to Zhou Qiao, saying that it was an examination at Dean Clinic, and the well-known Dr. Dean said that the quality of the operation was very good, and also praised Zhou Qiao's medical skills, she and her husband were sorry for their son's behavior yesterday, and hoped that Zhou Qiao would not take it to heart.
How could Zhou Qiao be angry? Let's just say that this is human nature, and Brian cares so much about Mr. Westin's condition, he is a very filial and good son, and he is happy that they have such a good son.
Zhou Qiao also specially told Mrs. Westin that "filial piety" is a very good quality in China, ranking first, and in ancient times, filial piety like her son would be rewarded by the government.
If the reputation spreads, he will be elected to be an official.
Anyway, it's a rainbow fart. Mrs. Westin listened happily on the other end of the phone.
No way, the main focus of the clinic is repeat customers, and it is very necessary to establish a good relationship with patients. The only fly in the ointment is that Zhou Qiao's English is really ordinary, and he doesn't know how to translate "Baishan filial piety first" in order to perfectly express that meaning.
Thankfully, Mrs. Westin understands.
After lunch, Ava really took Elena to the library to borrow books, Elena actually didn't want to go, wondering, if Ava left, wouldn't she have the opportunity to be alone with Zhou Qiao?
But I can't resist my sister.
Elena had no choice but to wink at Zhou Qiao and asked, "Joe, are you going?" ”
Zhou Qiao said: "I'd better stay in the clinic, what if a patient comes to the door?" ”
Although, he also wanted to go. I had never been in a relationship at school before, and the thing I used to fantasize about the most was to read a book with my girlfriend in the library, what a tender and sweet scene it would be.
Now, there are two little white sisters in front of him, but unfortunately, he has to stay alone in the clinic for work.
"Okay. Let's go! Rest assured, we will be back as soon as possible! Elena and Ava waved their hands, and they held hands and jumped out.
"Stay safe!" Zhou Qiao couldn't help but remind in the back.
At about two o'clock in the afternoon, a patient with a cold and fever that Zhou Qiao had been waiting for for a long time finally came to the door. It was an old lady who lived alone, named Cathy, in her seventies, who was also a client of the Iris Clinic in the past.
Zhou Qiao helped the old man sit down, and after understanding the condition, he asked Ava to come over to draw blood and send the blood sample to the testing company for testing as soon as possible.
Because the old man's body temperature was a little high, Zhou Qiao instructed Elena to give the old man an injection of antipyretic medicine first, and after resting for a while, the old man was in a slightly better spirit.
Zhou Qiao and Elena chatted with the old man to learn more about her family situation.
The old man had never been married in his life, so he had no children, he fell ill at home, no one served tea and water, and no one even knew.
She carried it at home for a day and a night, and felt that she was likely to die in bed, so she struggled to get out of bed, and came to the iris clinic with a cane.
Call an ambulance, she can't afford to call it. Many people in the United States would rather die than call an ambulance. Of course, this is a joke, and when you really need it, you will still cry out in pain.
Cathy's home was not far from here, only four or five hundred meters, but at such a distance, she walked for almost half an hour. When I arrived, I didn't feel good.
Zhou Qiao took a piece of paper and wrote the clinic's phone number on it with a pen, the font was very large, I was afraid that the old man would not be able to see it clearly: "If you need anything in the future, just call the clinic directly, and we will come to treat you!" ”
Due to the rush to take over the clinic, but also because of lack of money, he has not yet printed business cards, and even if he does, it may not be suitable for the elderly.
Because most of the elderly are dizzy, the font on the business card is too small.
He wondered if he could print special business cards for the elderly. After all, there are still many middle-aged and elderly residents in the surrounding area, and they are also a potential customer group.
Although Cathy is unwell, she talks a lot, it is estimated that she has not spoken to anyone for a long time, and no one will sit down and talk to her so attentively like Zhou Qiao and Elena.