RYEY -Chapter 383 Treating Human Life Lightly

Li Bing understood immediately. He returned to his workplace and first requested leave from Director Qin. When Director Qin learned that Li Bing’s wife might be in life-threatening danger, he approved it immediately.

Li Bing quickly rode his bicycle to the hospital. When he arrived, he saw Gu Yuhua’s face full of worry, which made him even more anxious.

“Director Gu, thank you for your hard work. How is my wife?”

Gu Yuhua shook his head. He was the hospital director and also a surgeon. Obstetrics and gynecology were really not his specialty. Even after reviewing the blood and urine tests, there was nothing wrong with Jiang Meili.

“Perhaps we should have the gynecology department do a consultation, so everyone can discuss exactly what’s going on with Jiang Meili.”

Li Bing nodded and followed Gu Yuhua out. Then, he quietly asked him in his ear, “Director Gu, I heard from a colleague at my workplace that his wife had a similar situation back then, and it turned out to be an ectopic pregnancy.”

Gu Yuhua’s heart jumped. An ectopic pregnancy, if not handled in time, could be life-threatening for the woman. He quickened his pace toward his office.

Seeing that Gu Yuhua had taken the warning seriously, Li Bing returned to the ward. Yuan Qin, seeing him come back, immediately started applying eye drops, claiming that Cheng Qiao had already checked the pulse but still didn’t know anything, clearly showing she was unwilling to help.

Veins began to throb on Li Bing’s forehead. If Cheng Qiao wasn’t helping, why would she have taken time out of her busy schedule to come to him and tell him that Meili was in danger?

Cheng Qiao wasn’t a housewife, spending her days at home looking after the kids and gossiping with neighbors. She was also repairing the school and recruiting staff. She had countless responsibilities.

Jiang Meili knew her husband well. Seeing him sit silently, though not speaking, the vein on his forehead already revealed that he was on the verge of anger:

“Mom, don’t talk nonsense. Cheng Qiao is wonderful. I really like her.”

Yuan Qin was furious. Who was she speaking for? Only when she saw the anxious look in Meili’s eyes did she realize that Li Bing was not her man to manipulate.

“I won’t say anything more. Go get some food and drinks for Meili. Sigh, a married daughter still makes me, her mother, worry. Only I could do this.”

“Thank you, Mom. You’ve worked hard.”

Jiang Meili quickly followed her mother’s lead, flattering her. Li Bing and his father were very busy, and she herself had just started a new position, so there were many things to learn. Little Chengcheng was mostly raised by Yuan Qin.

“Meili, you may not be able to keep this child.”

After seeing his mother-in-law leave, Li Bing’s expression turned serious as he looked at Jiang Meili and spoke the words no one wants to hear.

Li Bing was ready, prepared to embrace his potentially devastated wife. Unexpectedly, Jiang Meili gave him a slight smile and nodded in understanding.

“You… you know?”

“I don’t know, but I saw the compassion in Cheng Qiao’s eyes just now. She didn’t want me to grieve alone, so she sent you to tell me, right?”

Jiang Meili raised the hand that was covering her belly toward Li Bing. He quickly ran over and held her small hands tightly.

At that moment, Li Bing realized how delicate his wife was—a woman who needed protection—yet she had shown such strength. The stark contrast made his heart ache instantly.

“Meili, perhaps this child is not meant for us. Trust me, we will have a child soon. From now on, whatever we name the child, I will follow your choice.”

“But you haven’t told me why the child may not survive.”

“Cheng Qiao told me it’s very likely an ectopic pregnancy.”

“An ectopic pregnancy…”

“Yes. If the child is not removed in time, your life will be in danger. In my heart, you are far more important than this child.”

Tears finally appeared in Jiang Meili’s eyes—sadness for the child, but also relief that Li Bing had finally opened his heart to her.

“By the way, please help bring Shen Ying here. She knows something about gynecology. I want to ask if she can help remove the child.”

“Shen Ying…”

Li Bing recalled a refined, slightly aloof young woman. He nodded. He knew her grandfather; as a married man, it was more reliable to seek help through her grandfather.

What he didn’t know was that Shen Ying had already been called over by Director Gu. While his team of doctors was experienced, they still fell short when facing rare or complicated cases.

Shen Ying, however, was different. She was the only granddaughter of Shen Sanleng, the head of a medical family with exceptional skills.

The only difference was that the Shen family used traditional Chinese medicine, while the hospital practiced Western medicine. But in treating patients, a combination of both was sometimes necessary.

“Shen Ying, what’s your opinion on Jiang Meili’s case?”

The consultation had already lasted over an hour. Everyone had voiced their opinions, but none had helped with Meili’s condition. Director Gu could only turn to Shen Ying, who was reviewing the case files.

Shen Ying exhaled softly. She, a young unmarried woman, now had to handle a pregnant woman’s complicated medical issue—it was quite stressful.

“May I take her pulse?”

“Of course, please…”

Unlike Cheng Qiao, Shen Ying had a medical license, allowing her to independently handle medical treatment. When she entered the ward, seeing the three people and the messy surroundings, she frowned.

The small ward had two beds. Although only Jiang Meili was currently occupying one, the other bed could be needed at any moment.

But the other bed had clearly been taken over by Meili’s family, piled with blankets, clothes, and even pots and pans, making it feel like they were moving in.

Li Bing, seeing Shen Ying’s discreet expression of distaste, blushed and quietly stepped back into a corner.

Shen Ying sat on the bed and took Jiang Meili’s pulse. It was slippery but extremely weak, as if it could disappear at any moment.

“Wait a moment, I’ll consult my grandfather to confirm.”

Shen Ying suspected it might be an ectopic pregnancy, but since it concerned a child’s life, she dared not jump to conclusions. At least her grandfather needed to check the pulse.

Shen Sanleng, upon receiving his granddaughter’s urgent message, quickly rode his bicycle over. This girl’s basic skills were solid, and she rarely asked him for help.

Once he checked Jiang Meili’s pulse and looked at Shen Ying, his eyes were resolute: she was correct—it was an ectopic pregnancy. Preparations for an abortion needed to begin immediately, or Meili’s life would be at risk.

When Yuan Qin heard the old man arrive, take a pulse, and immediately decide that her daughter had to terminate the pregnancy, she was furious. This was reckless—treating human life lightly!