Song Ning walked the officials and reporters through the process patients followed to receive treatment.
The reporters also interviewed a few patients at random.
They took some photos of the new equipment as well.
Minister Gu took the lead in saying, "All right! This is the first day of the trial opening. Let's not get in everyone's way!"
Before leaving, Minister Gu personally shook Song Ning's hand.
"I won't say anything else. Take care of yourself! Call me if anything comes up!"
"All right! I will!"
Only after seeing off all the officials, high-ranking and otherwise, did Song Ning let out a breath of relief.
At noon, a staff member from the office brought over the figures for that morning's consultations.
As expected, the outpatient department was almost at full capacity.
The patients had all come in for ordinary ailments.
There wasn't a single serious case.
Everyone was still waiting to see how things went, drawn by the buzz and novelty surrounding the hospital.
Those who were seriously ill still didn't dare give it a try.
For one thing, they were reserving judgment about the doctors. For another, they feared a private hospital would charge exorbitant prices.
Although introductions to the departments and specialists were posted in the lobby, and the prices and consultation fees were public,
it would take time for people to accept it.
Song Ning had anticipated all of this.
She wasn't worried.
A hospital's reputation mattered most. With specialists from the major hospitals on hand, they would build a good reputation sooner or later.
But Li Yanzhou and Liang Lichuan had said they would come to support her, and neither had shown up yet!
If he didn't come, she would have to find time that afternoon to go see him.
Song Ning checked her watch and