When I Turned Presbyterian Hospital Into the First People's Hospital of New York City!

Richard struggled to sit up and grasped Christine's hand.

Hey, Clea, I'm fine, he soothed softly.

Christine nodded with tear-filled eyes, squeezing Richard's hand back tightly.

Richard? Why did you pass out at home?

Richard's face held hesitation, unsure how to begin.

Should he tell her directly that he was a sorcerer of Kamar-Taj, that he had been injured while protecting the Earth, and that he had passed out from severe injuries?

If he really said that, Christine would probably rush him straight to the Psychiatric Department!

Yet he couldn't keep hiding it forever, or it would turn into a classic infuriating trope of "I'm doing this all for your own good!"

Looking into Christine's eyes, Richard spoke earnestly, It's not convenient to talk here. I'll tell you the specific reason once we get home.

Christine nodded obediently, her large eyes brimming with sparkling tears, making him feel a surge of tender affection.

Richard raised a hand to gently wipe away the tear tracks on her face, saying indulgently, My Clea is such a good girl.

Christine's small face instantly flushed red. She hurriedly pulled down Richard's hand, guiltily glancing left and right, and seeing that they were the only two in the hospital room, she playfully gave Richard's arm a light tap. Hush, this is a hospital!

Scarcely had she spoken when the ward door was pushed open violently.

Several female nurses barged in.

Dr. Richard is awake!

That's wonderful, I was worried to death!

Go on, Lilith, Dr. Palmer was obviously the most worried!

Precisely, precisely! Dr. Palmer has been guarding right here the entire time Dr. Richard was unconscious!

Oh my, I didn't even say anything!

The familiar, chattering voices brought a smile to Richard's face. He raised a hand in an enthusiastic greeting, Hi, Lina, Lilith, Mary. Long time no see.

Lilith, the youngest of them, spoke without a filter. Dr. Richard, when you were brought in by the ambulance, you scared us to death!

Nurse Mary cast a sidelong glance at her and said with a giggle, Indeed. If Dr. Nick hadn't examined you and said you were fine, Lilith would have shed tears.

Lilith's face flushed a fiery red, and she raised a hand to claw at Mary's waist. Mary! You're talking nonsense! When did I shed tears!

Richard instinctively looked at Christine, worried she would be jealous.

Seeing this, Christine felt a mix of amusement and warmth in her heart.

She held Richard's hand tightly and flashed him a huge smile.

Nurse Lina, the oldest, watched their silent interaction with a motherly smile, screaming continuously in her heart.

Ahhh! Dr. Richard is so doting! Dr. Palmer is so sweet!

After chatting with Richard for a few moments, the three female nurses who had temporarily skipped work were dragged back by the menacingly approaching Head Nurse Jenna.

Ah! Gentler! Mary was clearly the one who incited us to come, why are you pinching my ear?!

Stop the nonsense! Just because I'm your aunt!

Aaaaaah! This isn't fair!

Listening to Lilith's fading shrieks, Christine let out a chuckle.

Lilith is so cute.

Richard smiled and nodded. To nip any potential jealousy from Christine in the bud, he directly changed the subject. How is the Emergency Department right now? Judging by Nurse Mary and the others, they seem a bit leisurely.

Christine's happy smile gradually faded. Yes. The Emergency Department isn't as busy as it used to be.

Why? Richard asked with curiosity.

Because of you, Christine looked at Richard. When you were here before, Manhattan Presbyterian Hospital was also called the Metropolitan General Hospital.

Metropolitan General Hospital? Richard was startled. It was his first time hearing this phrasing.

Top-tier medical resources have always been in the hands of the powerful and wealthy. Christine gripped her lover's hand tightly, her eyes filled with pride. Ordinary people wanting to book a top-tier doctor had to wait ten years in line!

When you were in the Emergency Department, even patients living in Queens would choose to come here for treatment.

But ever since news of your departure spread, they stopped coming.

To ordinary people, the emergency departments of all the major hospitals in New York are pretty much the same in medical skill.

Without a top-tier physician like you holding down the fort, why would they go out of their way to come here?

Richard:...

He sighed inwardly.

I was really awesome back then! I actually turned Manhattan Presbyterian Hospital into the First People's Hospital of New York City!

So this is what they call downsizing hitting the main artery?

Just as he was thinking, the ward door was pushed open once more.

Karen Thomas, a member of the Presbyterian Hospital board of directors, walked in led by Pansy, the head director of the Emergency Department.

Director Pansy! Christine cried out in surprise, letting go of Richard's hand to stand up.

Director Pansy wore a professional smile as he greeted the two of them.

Hi, Dr. Palmer.

Hi, Dr. Richard. Long time no see.

Richard nodded with a cold attitude, replying in a calm tone, Long time no see, Director Pansy.

Seeing Richard's lukewarm attitude, a trace of displeasure flashed across Director Pansy's face, and he cursed angrily in his heart.

This bastard Richard is still showing this arrogant and rude expression!

Back when this bastard was in the Emergency Department, everyone only knew Richard! Richard! Richard!

Yet I am the head director of the Emergency Department!

I am the biggest one in the Emergency Department of Manhattan Presbyterian Hospital!

I am fucking the boss!

Director Pansy thought with grievance, while there were others beside him for the moment.

Karen Thomas at the side was displeased.

He raised a hand to cover his mouth and gave a heavy cough.

Ahem, ahem!

Director Pansy was snapped out of his thoughts by the cough. Remembering the purpose of this visit, he hurriedly stepped aside and made introductions with an enthusiastic expression.

Dr. Richard, Dr. Palmer, let me introduce you...

This is Mr. Karen Thomas, a member of our Manhattan Presbyterian Hospital board of directors!

Director Karen is a true gentleman. Hearing that Dr. Richard was hospitalized, he made a special trip to come and visit.

Karen Thomas wore a reserved smile. He stepped forward two paces and extended his right hand.

Hello, Dr. Richard. Although we've never met, I've always admired your medical skills!

I just didn't expect the place of our first meeting to be right here.

After finishing, Karen Thomas put on a look of regret.

Richard and Christine reacted very coldly to this, but Director Pansy was a high-level expert at bootlicking leaders.

He would never let the leader's words fall to the ground!

Director Karen, you worry too much. This precisely shows that you, Director, cherish and value talent!

Karen Thomas waved his hands repeatedly, wearing a look of self-reproach. Director Pansy exaggerates. I should have come to visit Dr. Richard much earlier.

Ah! Right!

How is your health, Dr. Richard? Please tell me if you need anything!

I can coordinate it for you immediately!

Richard:...