Chapter 425: Chapter 422: I am the one who is sick
However, the grip had to be precise: firm enough to turn his ecstasy into sorrow, yet not truly affect its future usability.
"The peculiar structure of a man’s body means that its weakest point is completely exposed,"
"In the future, when you’re out and about, you should be more careful and always remember not to anger women."
The woman mentioned by He Qianhui naturally included herself.
Seeing him covering himself with both hands, his face twisted in agony, He Qianhui smiled in complete satisfaction.
The pleasure of getting revenge right then and there was irreplaceable by anything else.
The next day, Zhang Hao went to the hospital, thinking about how he took two tumbles at the hands of He Qianhui the night before.
He thought that he needed to find a suitable opportunity to get his revenge in the next few days.
He couldn’t let this little woman get too smug.
"Is Mr. Zhang here?" a man in a white coat called out from the doorway of the department.
Zhang Hao, lost in thought, was brought back to reality.
"Yes, what is it?"
"There’s someone here for a check-up, she says she knows you."
Someone here for a check-up that also knew him.
Zhang Hao pondered for a moment, then realized who it could be.
"Tell her I’m busy, very busy today."
As soon as he said this, the two doctors and the nurse working in the same department were puzzled.
The workday had just begun, the patients had not even arrived yet; how could he possibly be too busy?
"Mr. Zhang, are you sure you want me to say that?"
"Yes, I’m sure, I’ll take responsibility for anything,"
Zhang Hao’s response was decisive, with no room for negotiation.
After the doctor left, the colleagues in the office asked curiously, "Mr. Zhang, it seems you do know that person?"
"If I’m not mistaken, it should be my neighbor."
Besides revealing that it was his neighbor, he didn’t say much else.
But this, in turn, made everyone else even more curious.
If it was just a neighbor, why avoid seeing them unless the relationship was not very good.
"Mr. Zhang, you usually get along so well with everyone; it’s not like you to not manage a relationship with your neighbor,"
"Right, is your neighbor a man or a woman? If it’s a woman, then your reluctance probably has to do with your wife,"
Seeing Qin Miaoke so nosy, Zhang Hao tapped the desk lightly, "Don’t you have work to do? Get on with it."
"What’s this, you tell me to work when you can’t argue back. Seems I’m right, be careful or you might end up kneeling and scrubbing the washboard when you get home,"
Finally, Qin Miaoke stuck out her tongue and turned to the treatment room to stay by herself.
After a short break, patients began to arrive one after another.
The doctors and nurses of the department were fully focused at this moment, beginning their work.
When the morning passed and Zhang Hao finally had a break, he was called away by his superiors.
Arriving at the leader’s office, he remembered that the last time he was here was for medical assistance for a certain village.
But this time, he didn’t know why he was summoned.
The leader, seeing Zhang Hao come in, eagerly directed him to find a seat for himself.
Faced with the unusually warm welcome from the leader, anxiety began to flutter in Zhang Hao’s heart.
Could it be because he had taken too many leaves recently that they were settling scores after autumn?
But no one can guarantee that there wasn’t something more important happening.
It’s not like he, being a doctor, should abandon family and profession.
In any case, Zhang Hao silently reviewed his recent actions in his mind to ensure there were no breaches of protocol.
Once he was sure there were no issues, he sat down on the couch, but he was still on pins and needles.
This habit of feeling nervous when seeing a high-ranking leader was something he needed to change.
"Mr. Zhang, has it been busy in the department recently?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Hao knew the leader definitely had something to ask of him.
"Leader, if you need something, just say it. Is there an issue with my work recently?"
The leader waved his hands repeatedly; he could sit securely in that room largely because of Zhang Hao.
Otherwise, the entire leadership would still be crammed into that old hospital.
He had summoned Zhang Hao over this time for another reason.
"Of course, it’s not about your work. It’s actually a very personal issue of mine, and I need your help."
Being able to help the leader was indeed a rare opportunity for Zhang Hao.
He couldn’t help but adjust his sitting posture, feeling at least this time without the anxiety of being on tenterhooks. "What’s the matter?"
The leader suddenly rose and locked the office door.
"Actually, this matter is not too difficult; it’s just quite private. I know you’ve received quite a number of patients in the hospital."
"Among them, there is a small group of people who come to you for body conditioning."
Zhang Hao listened quietly as the leader chattered on and on.
However, he never got to the point, so Zhang Hao had to ruthlessly interrupt him.
"Leader, what exactly do you want to say? It’s just us two here, you can be straightforward."
Seeing Zhang Hao’s straightforwardness, the leader no longer beat around the bush.
"My problem is, after work today, could you come with me to my place? My sister-in-law hasn’t been feeling well recently."
Zhang Hao subconsciously replied, "If she’s not feeling well, she should come to the hospital for a check-up. What use could I be? I’m not medical equipment."
"But you are a practitioner of Chinese medicine, and Chinese medicine emphasizes observing, smelling, asking, and feeling the pulse. First take a look at her, you can’t refuse."
"I’ll call home now and tell her to make some good dishes for tonight."
Considering his position in the hospital, Zhang Hao reluctantly agreed.
"Alright, after work, I’ll go with you and take a look. But what exactly is wrong with the sister-in-law?"
"You’ll find out when you get home. She doesn’t let me tell outsiders, but it will certainly be necessary for you to discuss her condition as a doctor and her as a patient."
Still playing coy at this time, Zhang Hao didn’t know what else to say.
After leaving the leader’s office, there were only twenty minutes left until the start of the afternoon shift.
He hurried back to the department and took the chance to rest for a while.
Luckily, there weren’t many patients that afternoon, and Zhang Hao didn’t expend too much energy by the time work ended.
The leader was already waiting for him early in the parking lot.
The leader drove in front, with Zhang Hao following behind.
Upon arriving at the leader’s home, he saw his wife dressed to the nines.
"Wow, why are you all dressed up at home?"
"Didn’t you say we were having a guest over today? I can’t meet them looking unkempt. You two sit down first; I’ll go make tea for you."
Zhang Hao took a moment to size up the leader’s wife, not in a rush to speak.
He waited until the leader’s wife brought over the tea, then he spoke in a very calm tone.
"Since we’re here for a consultation, you might as well remove your makeup."
The sister-in-law looked at Zhang Hao, puzzled.
"Consultation? Who’s seeing a doctor? I’m perfectly fine, no problems at all."
With that, Zhang Hao shifted his gaze to the leader.
To determine which of the two was lying.
The leader, knowing he couldn’t hide the truth any longer, tried to break the awkwardness with laughter.
But that only made the situation even more awkward.
"Mr. Zhang, in fact, I’ve been deceiving you. The one with the real problem is me, not my wife."
Zhang Hao frowned, "Leader, why do this?"
