Surgery Godfather-Chapter 559 - 507: The Scam

Yang Ping pulled up the X-rays and CT 3D reconstruction images of the six-year-old child.

The child’s parents went through various lengths before they found Yang Ping. At that time, Yang Ping’s spinal external fixator had just finished experimental work in the system space and was merely a stack of blueprints in reality, yet to have undergone animal testing.

With Professor Liang’s help, and by partnering with Xiehe Hospital’s lab in Guilin, Yang Ping smoothly launched animal experiments.

If the degree of pediatric scoliosis is severe, it can be corrected through surgery, but this would potentially affect the child’s future growth and development.

Also, even if the surgery is performed successfully, the child’s spine would lose most of its mobility, making simple actions like bending over to tie shoelaces impossible.

Shortly after, the final group of experimental monkeys completed orthopedic treatment and Yang Ping planned to conduct clinical experiments as soon as possible.

And this child would be the first clinical case treated with the external spinal fixator for scoliosis.

Yang Ping measured various data of the child’s spine and drafted a blueprint of the device.

Then he contacted Huang Jiacai, asking him to coordinate the production of a complete set of personalized equipment.

Ruixing Company had already established a flexible production line equipped with the most advanced industrial 3D printers that allow for the customization of internal fixation devices.

After these arrangements had been made, it was almost time to finish work.

Doctors including Song Zimo and Xu Zhiliang came back one by one from the operating room to the department, having completed a day of intensive surgeries.

With the aid of these two competent assistants, Yang Ping was able to escape the tediousness of clinical work and focus his energy on more important matters.

Such as research topics and more complex surgeries.

Yang Ping called Song Zimo and Xu Zhiliang to his office and told them that he was going to Saudi Arabia for a knife surgery, and this time he planned to go alone.

The child was only six months old and in a more severe condition than the case Professor Li offered earlier. He wouldn’t live much longer without surgery, which puts him at risk of dying at any moment.

Yang Ping always considers the patient’s condition as the primary factor when solving problems, so he wanted to go to Saudi as soon as possible.

Song Zimo and Xu Zhiliang had to adapt to this situation since Yang Ping would frequently go out for surgeries or academic meetings in the future.

After setting up his work, it was time to finish for the day.

Yang Ping went with Xiao Su to the local market near their community to buy some vegetables.

Xiao Su now handles all matters related to home life for Yang Ping, relieving him of any worries.

Xiao Su shopped while Yang Ping followed behind, helping to carry the groceries.

The two had begun to live as a married couple.

In the market, Xiao Su haggled over prices and chose vegetables proficiently, much like a regular shopper.

She told Yang Ping how to choose fish, shrimp, pork, and beef.

When Yang Ping used to shop for groceries himself, he would normally pick up a bunch of vegetables, give them to the vendor, and pay the amount announced by the vendor after the electronic scale readout. He usually didn’t know the prices of the vegetables nor the exact amount he bought.

"I learned how to shop for groceries when I was in primary school. Back then, my parents were busy with work, and I had to go grocery shopping after school. I learned to cook when I was in primary school," Xiao Su said, sounding quite proud.

"You’re exaggerating," Yang Ping laughed.

Xiao Su said very seriously: "If you don’t believe me, ask my brother or my parents."

"One time, when my uncle was visiting and my parents were still out working late, he was going to take my brother and me to a restaurant. I told him I could cook. My uncle said that wouldn’t do, and was going to cook himself. Then my brother said, ’let her do it’. There’s no pressure for her to do a few dishes. I was in the fifth grade at the time."

While walking home after grocery shopping, Xiao Su shared this story with Yang Ping.

Yang Ping did believe her. He thought she could actually have made a full table of dishes to entertain guests when she was in the fifth grade.

They’d just left the market when they ran into the director of the Emergency Department, Xiong Shihai. He was carrying some groceries in one hand and talking on the phone with the other. His towering figure was very noticeable in the bustling crowd.

Yang Ping nodded to him in greeting, and he responded while still on the phone.

Just as he passed by Xiong Shihai, Yang Ping heard Xiong Shihai calling from behind, "Dr. Yang, Dr. Yang!"

"Director Xiong, what’s the matter?" Both Yang Ping and Xiao Su stopped.

Xiong Shihai was a little embarrassed: "The doctor on duty in the Emergency Department just called to say they suspect a patient with a fracture is attempting fraud. The patient refuses to have an MRI scan and the doctor on duty isn’t sure what to do. They are asking for an Orthopedics consultation and over the phone, they were afraid to make a judgement. If it’s confirmed that it is fraud, we have to call the police. Can you possibly spare some time to help check?"

This market was originally close to the hospital. It wouldn’t be too troublesome to pay a visit to the Emergency Department once, and that’s why Xiong Shihai asked Yang Ping for help when he saw him. freewebnoveℓ.com

"I’ll go back and start cooking. You go with Director Xiong. Come back early for dinner," Xiao Su said, then went home with the groceries.

Yang Ping and Director Xiong went to the Emergency Department together.

At the door of Room 3 in the Emergency Department, there was a noisy crowd of people.

Someone was grabbing the collar of the doctor in the room and shouting, "You useless doctor, my arm is broken, and you say I’m a fraud? I’ll break your bone, let’s see how you like it!"

The incident happened suddenly, and the nurse outside immediately discreetly pressed the alarm.

"What are you doing, looking for a fight?"

Director Xiong rushed in, not yet fully decked out in his white gown. He effortlessly grabbed the man who’d attacked first, like picking up a little chick, with his thighs-thick arms, and yanked him away.

Just as the group was about to retaliate and attack Director Xiong, they saw the nearly two-meter tall, muscular man standing before them. Dumbstruck by his overwhelming strength, they wilted like frostbitten eggplants.

"So, you want to fight?"

Director Xiong tossed his white gown to a nurse next to him and confronted the person charging at the front.

"I’ll tell you, pick your place to wreak havoc. This is the Emergency Department of Sanbo Hospital, my territory. I dare you to make trouble here today." Director Xiong’s voice rang out like a bell.

All the local hoodlums knew better than to mess with Sanbo Hospital, and specifically its Emergency Department.

They all knew of a Director Xiong who, once he took off his white gown, would pummel people mercilessly till they were at death’s door.

The previously braggart men quickly swallowed their saliva and instinctively stepped back. Fight with this giant? Wasn’t that asking for death? They suddenly found themselves tongue-tied.

"I want to complain! Get your leader here, this doctor has no medical ethics. Look at this person, who’s this injured, and he accused us of insurance fraud." Immediately, this group acted as if they had been gravely wronged.

The emergency squad from the security department arrived at the Emergency Department upon receiving the alarm and saw Director Xiong addressing the situation. They immediately formed a circle separating the group from the medical staff.

Seeing that things had gone awry, the group attempted to slip away, but it was too late. Director Xiong sternly said: "Don’t let any of them escape. Let’s finish reviewing the X-rays before determining what to do. If it is truly insurance fraud, none of them will escape."

"What happened? Come in and talk."

Director Xiong walked into Consulting Room 3 and asked Dr. Sun, a young doctor who had just been scared crooked in his glasses.

"Director, this group has come to our hospital for treatment for the third time. Look, there’s a fracture on the upper part of the left humerus, and there are signs of hardening at the fracture site. It’s clearly an old fracture. Each time they come, they change their identity. I remember this man’s face. He blackmailed someone out of fifty thousand last time, this time he’s asking for eighty thousand." Dr. Sun said indignantly.

"Look, I just pulled up previous data, different identity information, but the X-rays are almost identical, all showing a fracture on the upper part of the left humerus." Dr. Sun pulled up the previous data.

"Dr. Yang, can you help with this?"

Director Xiong was crude on the outside but meticulous in thought. He needed to clarify the situation and have absolute certainty before dealing with the matter. Otherwise, if he made a mistake, he would be in a very passive position.

The patient was unwilling to do an MRI. So, they had to base their judgment on the X-rays, which required a certain amount of experience.

After Yang Ping carefully reviewed the films, comparing the before and after, he found that it was indeed the X-ray of the same person with a definitive old fracture that must have happened at least two years ago.

"Old Xiong! It’s a definite old fracture, and the three X-rays that Dr. Sun pulled out are definitely the same person’s." Yang Ping said with certainty.

If Yang Ping was so sure, it couldn’t be wrong.

Director Xiong glanced at the insurance fraud ring outside, "So, you’re saying that these guys are really an insurance fraud team?"

"I advised them to have an MRI to distinguish if it is a fresh fracture or an old one, and they refused, accusing me of making trouble." Dr. Sun said aggrievedly.

"I understand. I’ll deal with this. You’re too straightforward. How could you say ’insurance fraud’ in front of them? You could have quietly reported to me or the security department and then called the police. Wouldn’t that be better? Your direct approach lacks wisdom; you could have been beaten."

Normally, if a doctor suggests further diagnostic clarification like an MRI or a CT scan for an injured person from a car accident, the injured party would definitely agree. The party who usually disagrees is the car owner, because some of them find it bothersome and fear having to spend more money.

An injured party who refuses further examination is rare.

Director Xiong had made up his mind. He came out of the office and said to the injured party, "Our doctor suspects that the fracture in this part of your body is an old fracture. An old fracture is one that occurred before, not caused by this car accident. Of course, this is just a suspicion. In order to determine whether it is fresh or old, we need to do further tests for a clear diagnosis. This way, there will be no doubts. How about it?"

"Doctor, go ahead with whatever check-ups are necessary. I’ll foot the bill." The car owner immediately replied.

This car owner drove a Mercedes S-class and clearly wasn’t short on money. Besides, he had insurance.

"We don’t have the time to waste with you guys. We’re all temporary workers. The project is finished, and we have to go out of town tomorrow. This arm is broken like this, even a blind man can see. Why do we need an MRI? Are you doctors crazy for money? Trying to rip off patients by doing expensive tests so you can get commissions." One member of the party, with a rather aggressive look, said.

"I’m paying anyway, you guys go and do one. Once we figure out what’s going on, we’ll have a better time explaining it to the insurance company. Private settlement is just not going to work. I don’t have the money for a private settlement." The car owner suddenly stood his ground, obviously intimidated by the large number of people.

Someone from this group had already taken out their cellphone and started saying they were going to complain, even threatening to call the mayor’s hotline.

The woman who claimed to be the injured party’s wife began to cry and weep, talking about how her family’s elder was bedridden and sick, how she was in a hurry to go back home, and how she couldn’t afford the time, demanding the car owner to pay her eighty thousand for treatment back in her home town, stating that eighty thousand wasn’t much.

The team’s division of labor was clear, and they worked together, with multiple contingency plans on the ready. It seemed they had defrauded many people before.

There were so many security personnel blocking their way, any chance of escape was off the table, so they played the victim card thoroughly, accusing the doctors of being heartless, doing anything to get money, and diverting the attention of bystanders in order to gain sympathy.

By now, the police who had received the 110 call had arrived.

Seeing that things had truly gone sour, the group began desperately trying to escape, but they were held by the police and the security staff.

After these people were controlled, an older policeman came over to Director Xiong and said, "This group has been on our radar for some time. They specifically target luxury cars and alternate crime scenes among several accident-prone areas. They’ve been quiet for a while, and we thought they might have moved on, but it turns out they’re still around."

So, they were really insurance fraudsters.

If it hadn’t been for Dr. Sun boldly pointing it out, this guy would have almost succeeded again today.