Overhaul

"Now you know I'm the major shareholder of this hospital?"

Lin Chen said coldly, "But let me tell you, it's too late even if you know."

"President Feng."

Feng Yong had heard the phone call just moments ago, so he now had an entirely new understanding of Lin Chen. To be mentioned in the same breath as Zhonghai's richest man—he was a true powerhouse.

Hearing Lin Chen call for him, he immediately bowed. "Mr. Lin, I'm here."

"Starting today, use Zhonghai First Hospital's influence to ban this woman from all medical resources in Zhonghai. If anyone dares treat her in secret, put them on Zhonghai First Hospital's blacklist."

"I want them to know the consequences of touching someone under my protection."

"Yes."

Feng Yong answered, then immediately began using his connections and the hospital's influence to carry out Lin Chen's orders.

As news spread through those channels one piece at a time, it instantly caused an uproar throughout Zhonghai's entire medical system.

Countless specialists and renowned doctors silently committed the Middle-aged Woman's photo and name to memory.

None of them wanted to offend Zhonghai First Hospital over someone like her.

After all, they were human too, and they could fall ill. Zhonghai First Hospital possessed the finest medical technology and equipment in all of Zhonghai and even Jiangzhe Province.

As a result, no one in Zhonghai would dare treat the Middle-aged Woman in the future. If she wanted medical care, she could only go to other provinces and cities.

At that moment, in Ward 606 of Zhonghai First Hospital's inpatient department, no one dared even breathe loudly.

They quietly waited for Lin Chen's next lecture.

"Mr. Lin, I know I was wrong. I know I was wrong. Please show mercy and spare me this once."

Director Zhao no longer had any of his earlier arrogance. After seeing the Middle-aged Woman dragged away and blacklisted, he had completely panicked.

Recalling his earlier attitude toward Lin Chen and the others, his entire body trembled uncontrollably.

"Mr. Lin, how should Zhao Liang be dealt with?"

Feng Yong asked with a bow.

At those words, Zhao Liang's heart skipped a beat. He knew that the next words from the man before him might determine the rest of his life.

"Hmm..."

Lin Chen drew out a soft hum without speaking. He merely watched Zhao Liang, who was continuously kowtowing, while considering whether to forgive him.

Of course, it was not because he was some saint. It was simply because Qin Xueqing's mother was seriously ill.

After all, anyone able to work at Zhonghai First Hospital had Medical Skills worthy of recognition, at the very least.

After a moment, he said, "Zhao Liang, do you know your mistake?"

"Mr. Lin, I know I was wrong. I know I was wrong." Zhao Liang kowtowed hard enough that his forehead struck the floor with loud thuds.

"Since you know your mistake, I can forgive you, but I have two conditions."

The moment Zhao Liang heard that Lin Chen was willing to forgive him, he was overjoyed and immediately began kowtowing frantically.

"As long as Mr. Lin can forgive my mistakes, let alone two conditions—even a hundred, I'll agree to them."

"Mm."

Lin Chen nodded. "The first condition is naturally that you must do everything in your power to treat my aunt's illness."

"The second condition is that, considering you are a doctor yet failed to fulfill the responsibilities a doctor should have, causing a patient mental anguish, your bonuses and salary for the next year will be deducted."

"Do you agree to my conditions?"

Though his voice was soft, the meaning behind his words allowed no doubt or rebuttal.

"I agree. I agree."

Zhao Liang had no room left for dissatisfaction. He repeatedly kowtowed to Lin Chen.

Although losing a year's salary and bonuses was a huge loss, at least he had kept his life.

After all, this was a wealthy man who had acquired ninety percent of Zhonghai First Hospital's shares. With a flick of his finger, he could make it impossible for Zhao Liang to survive in Zhonghai or even Jiangzhe Province.

Considering both sides of it, Zhao Liang knew just how lucky he had been.

"Alright, since you agree, go treat the patient. Don't let things drag on and cause more trouble."

"Yes, yes, yes. I'll take people to treat her right away."

Zhao Liang rose happily, then called over several accompanying doctors and wheeled Qin Xueqing's mother away.

"Xue Qing, go with them for now. Once I'm finished here, I'll come over."

"Oh, okay."

At that moment, Qin Xueqing was as docile as a kitten. She nodded and followed them, but just as she was about to leave the ward, she turned back to look at Lin Chen once more.

What he had done today had shocked her beyond measure. Earlier, when her mother had fallen ill and was about to be driven from the ward, she had desperately turned to Lin Chen for help.

Lin Chen might have been wealthy, but compared with the colossal Zhonghai First Hospital, he had still seemed insignificant.

Yet she had never expected Lin Chen to hold ninety percent of Zhonghai First Hospital's shares. It was impossible not to be stunned.

"Lin Chen, after three years apart, you've given me far too many surprises."

"If we hadn't been classmates, then with how outstanding you are, our paths probably would never have crossed..."

Qin Xueqing thought silently, then composed herself and hurried outside the operating room to wait for her mother's surgery to succeed.

Seeing that the matters concerning the two of them had been resolved, Lin Chen also breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course, that relief was only for Qin Xueqing. As for the hospital's systemic problems, he had to find a way to overhaul them properly.

"How should such a huge hospital be overhauled..."

Lin Chen was at a loss, racking his brain with all his might.

During this time, the doctors and specialists did not dare breathe loudly. They simply stood there rigidly, waiting for Lin Chen to continue.

Even the onlookers were extremely curious.

They also wanted to see what earth-shattering thing this mysterious man would do next.

"Ah, I've got it."

Just as Lin Chen was vexed over how to overhaul the hospital, an app on his phone suddenly sent him a notification.

That notification gave him a flash of inspiration, and he came up with a solution.

"President Feng."

"Mr. Lin, I'm here."

"Something like this happening at the hospital probably isn't the first time, is it? Aside from relying on connections, I imagine red envelopes are involved as well." Lin Chen spoke calmly.

"Mr. Lin, I..."

Though Lin Chen's tone was mild, his words placed enormous pressure on Feng Yong.

He wanted to explain, but had no way to do so.

Just as Lin Chen had said, the hospital indeed had such problems. But these were unspoken rules. Even public hospitals had this issue, let alone a private hospital like theirs.

Lin Chen smiled. "Alright, I'm not blaming you. I can't speak for or control other places, but in my hospital, this absolutely must be stopped."

"Here's my idea. Starting today, the hospital will introduce a rating system. Anyone with good ratings will have their bonuses doubled from the original amount, while those with poor ratings will lose that year's bonuses and have their salaries cut in half."

"Anyone whose rating falls below average three times will be dismissed by the hospital."

"What do you think?"