Chapter 47: I Can Handle This

Chapter 47: I Can Solve This

The conversation in the office continued. Cheng Yufen advised her with some difficulty, "Sister-in-law, my patients are just ordinary folks. How could they possibly have the connections to get a radio? Didn't I give you industrial coupons? Let's just wait; eventually, we'll get in line."

"Yufen, I don't like the sound of that. If we were just going to wait, why would I come looking for you? Don't take this the wrong way, Yufen, but back when your parents were alive, they let you, a girl, go to school, and your brother worked himself to the bone to support you. Now that you're living well and receiving a monthly salary, look at your brother. He's a useless thing. His son is getting married, and he can't even get a radio. Isn't that a joke to everyone?"

Cheng Yufen's face was filled with rage. Over the years, how much had she helped her maternal family? Whether it was repairing houses or providing for their old age, she had always been the one to pay. Now, even for her nephew's wedding, she was expected to pay, and not only that, but she was expected to satisfy all their demands. She had endured enough.

"Sister-in-law, I'm busy here, so I won't be seeing you. I can't help with Cheng Yuan's matter, so please don't come back again."

"What? You can't help? Cheng Yufen, don't you try that with me! Everyone in the county knows your reputation as a master of gynecology. Now that you're living the good life, you want to abandon the whole Cheng family and live your own carefree life? Well, let me tell you, you have to handle this today, whether you want to or not. Otherwise, I'm not leaving!"

Seeing the commotion, doctors and patients walking by outside began to crowd around the door. Cheng Yufen's colleagues at the hospital rushed over to mediate.

"Oh, sister-in-law, you're all family, why are you fighting? Dr. Cheng has kept the family's well-being in mind all these years. We shouldn't say things that damage our relationship, right?"

"Exactly, exactly. Dr. Cheng is a doctor; she can't control the supply and marketing cooperatives. Besides, the item you want is something even the county government leaders have to wait for. There are patients here; let's take this conversation home, okay, sister-in-law?"

Seeing that everyone was taking her side, Wang Jin'e, Cheng Yufen's sister-in-law, slumped onto the floor and began slapping her thighs violently.

"Oh, this is terrible! The hospital is bullying us! Our Cheng family raised a great doctor through hardship and poverty, and now she's ignoring us! You're an ungrateful wolf! That's your own nephew, Cheng Yufen! Are you just going to watch your nephew fail to get married? How can you be so heartless!"

Cheng Yufen was shaking with anger. She had always been a gentle person and had never lost her temper with anyone. This sister-in-law was usually kind and gentle to her, but as soon as her demands weren't met, she would immediately start rolling on the floor and making a scene. Thinking of her husband and children, who were being dragged down by her, she refused to be held hostage this time.

"Fine, I'm an ungrateful wolf! I simply cannot do this. I treat patients in this hospital with integrity; I have never had selfish motives, nor have I ever asked patients for anything. Stop making a scene here. Even if you don't care about your own dignity, you should at least care about Cheng Yuan."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jin'e suddenly stood up and raised her hand to strike Cheng Yufen.

"You ungrateful wolf, you heartless, money-losing brat! You just can't stand to see our family doing well! If my son can't get married, don't expect things to go well for you, you aunt! You soulless thing! *Tui!*"

The words were incredibly foul. Not only did the doctors in the hospital frown upon hearing them, but even the onlookers among the patients couldn't help but mutter. They all knew what kind of person Dr. Cheng was; her sister-in-law was clearly just trying to take advantage of her.

Shen Meng had seen Xie Jinghao and the children off to the ox cart at the entrance. When she turned back, she saw the farce unfolding. She hadn't intervened immediately, naturally waiting for the situation to become truly unsightly before stepping in; rushing in too early rarely yields a good result.

When Cheng Yufen was at her lowest point, meeting Shen Meng—who could actually solve the problem—would make her truly grateful. Everyone experiences illness at some point, and having a doctor as a friend, especially one with connections, would be beneficial for whatever she did in the future.

"Dr. Cheng, what is happening here?"

"Oh, are you here to see Dr. Cheng for treatment too? Let me tell you... *blah blah blah*... and also... *blah blah blah*..."

Shen Meng nodded as if realizing something. "I see. Actually, I have a way to solve this."

Hearing this, the stomping Wang Jin'e immediately fixed her gaze on Shen Meng, her ferocious expression softening instantly.

"Young lady, do you really have a way? Don't try to fool me just to help this ungrateful wolf! I'm not easily deceived!"

Cheng Yufen was anxious. She had never thought of taking advantages from patients or their families; it went against her principles as a doctor. The hospital she had worked at previously had been problematic because some doctors were corrupt and tried to drag her into their schemes. She had been so disgusted that she chose to return to her hometown. For all these years, she had never done anything against her conscience, and she certainly wouldn't ruin her reputation in front of so many people.

"Comrade, thank you for your kindness, but I have my own considerations. I am a doctor, and I must never take advantage of patients or their families. I hope you can understand."

"Cheng Yufen, shut your mouth! This was suggested by the young lady; what does it have to do with you? Stop trying to save face; no one wants to deal with you."

Wang Jin'e shoved aside the people supporting her and happily scurried over to Shen Meng.

"Young lady, was what you said just now true? Do you really have a way to get a radio?"

To say such a thing in front of so many people was truly brainless. If Shen Meng's superiors or any observant person heard it, they would surely report her for speculation and profiteering.

"Sister-in-law, you can't say that. If you want to buy a radio, you definitely have to wait in line according to the regulations. The reason I said I can solve it is because I have a radio and I can give it up. Your family is celebrating a happy occasion, so it's not right to make things too difficult for Dr. Cheng. You are all relatives; making a scene like this only damages the harmony, doesn't it?"

Wang Jin'e was a shrewd woman. Hearing Shen Meng's words, she immediately turned to grab Cheng Yufen's hand, apologizing and saying kind words. Shen Meng couldn't help but marvel; she sometimes admired people like this—those who could cast aside their dignity at any moment.

"Yufen, it was all my fault. Your sister-in-law apologizes to you. This isn't the place to talk. Let's go, let's go to your office to talk. Young lady, please come along too! Haha, let's have a good chat about the radio."

"Sure!" Shen Meng replied with a smile.

Only Cheng Yufen had a bitter expression. Even though she was unwilling, she didn't want to be made a laughingstock. Friendly doctors and nurses helped disperse the crowd and helped the three of them close the office door.

Shen Meng took a look around the office and then casually sat down in Dr. Cheng's chair, an action that left the other two stunned.