The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 727 Shocking to the Sight

"Dr. Liu, this is the captain of the City Criminal Police Team, Captain Shen."

Officer Xu, in casual clothes, led a middle-aged man to Liu Banxia's side.

"Dr. Liu, I've heard a lot about you. I'm Shen Xinhao," the middle-aged man introduced himself.

"Hello, hello. I didn't expect someone of your rank to come personally. Could you wait a moment? The patient's examination isn't finished yet," Liu Banxia said quickly.

"No rush. We're on your turf, so we'll follow your lead," Shen Xinhao said with a smile.

"You reported this situation very promptly. We've tried various avenues of investigation but haven't found a breakthrough yet. These people are extremely cautious."

"Captain Shen, are their operations particularly nefarious?" Liu Banxia asked curiously.

Shen Xinhao's expression turned solemn. "It's not just nefarious; they have an enormous sales network. They're no longer just targeting university students; some high school students are also in their sights."

"We've already cracked down hard on campus loans, but we still haven't been able to eradicate these individuals. They've only become more covert. They're also connected to the black market for egg sales; many young women sell their eggs and never see any of the money."

"Although there are a number of victims, many are hesitant to come forward due to privacy concerns and various apprehensions. No one is willing to speak out."

Liu Banxia nodded. "What I'm more curious about is why there's such a large market for this."

"It's quite simple," Captain Shen said. "When the wives or partners of wealthy men are infertile, they often resort to this method."

"Moreover, these wealthy individuals have specific requirements, often related to appearance and educational background. That's what our intelligence suggests. Some of the larger intermediaries even offer customized services."

"In bustling cities, these shady dealings in dark corners are truly shocking. We hope to find a breakthrough this time to prevent more people from becoming victims."

"Well… if that's the case, can we ensure confidentiality? I'm worried someone might retaliate against our patient," Liu Banxia asked, hesitating slightly.

"Rest assured, we've considered that," Shen Xinhao replied. "Didn't you notice we all came in plain clothes? That's precisely because of such concerns."

"If—and I mean if—you happen to learn about other individuals involved, even if they're unwilling to admit it or come forward, it would be best to have them come to the hospital for a comprehensive ovarian examination," Liu Banxia said.

"Many complications can arise during the egg retrieval process, especially for young women whose bodies can't withstand such trauma."

"They inject hormones to increase ovulation and allow for the extraction of more eggs. This isn't natural ovulation; the eggs are extracted by directly puncturing the ovaries with instruments."

"If egg retrieval is performed too many times, or if the individual's constitution is poor, both ovaries can become riddled with damage. This procedure goes against the natural human growth and development process; you could say it's life-threatening."

"Some develop Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, but that's actually one of the milder risks. It can cause inflammation in the pelvic, abdominal, and thoracic cavities, and even impact their original lifespan."

Captain Shen nodded. "We've consulted with doctors about this. It's precisely because of these risks that the bureau places great importance on our special task force."

Liu Banxia finally felt completely at ease. When something is taken seriously, it can be handled thoroughly. And the patient's personal safety would also be somewhat guaranteed. These people dare to do such unconscionable things; what wouldn't they stoop to?

Just then, he saw Xu Yino walking over and beckoned to her.

"Has the patient's examination been completed?" Liu Banxia asked.

"It's done. The diagnosis is Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome. Although the contralateral ovary isn't enlarged, it's showing signs of premature failure. Fortunately, it was detected early. Teacher Zhao said that with proper care and recuperation, she should be able to recover."

Ding! Unexplained Ovarian Swelling task completed!

Base reward: 300 Experience Points, +3 Glory Points.

Task Rating: Flawless! The reward has been upgraded to 500 Experience Points and +6 Glory Points.

Liu Banxia was quite surprised by the generous reward. In his eyes, this was a minor task, yet the reward rivaled that of a somewhat complex surgery. Perhaps it was because although the condition itself was straightforward, its potential harm to the body was significant.

He didn't have time to dwell on it. "Captain Shen, Old Xu, this is our Doctor Xu. Please let her take you to the patient's room."

"Alright. Thank you, Dr. Liu, for providing us with such a crucial lead," Captain Shen said.

"Sigh... this is a disgrace to the medical profession. Doctors are meant to save lives and heal the sick; how can they engage in such harmful practices?" Liu Banxia lamented.

Officer Xu said nothing, merely patting Liu Banxia's shoulder.

He knew a fair bit about Liu Banxia. Both his wife, Qiaoqiao, and his friend, Qiu Huaili, were influential people. Despite having such connections, Liu Banxia still worked hard and faced challenges at the hospital. It was similar to his own situation; they both loved their uniforms, their professions. Otherwise, Liu Banxia could have easily secured a less demanding internal position. Why bother struggling on the front lines?

"Dr. Liu, let's consider this our formal introduction. If our officers encounter any emergencies during their missions in the future, I hope you'll do everything in your power to save them," Captain Shen said.

"You're too kind, Captain Shen. Treating patients and saving lives is our fundamental duty. We give our all to every patient who comes to our hospital," Liu Banxia replied.

"Our hospital often has incidents requiring police assistance, and Officer Xu has helped us out a lot. Otherwise, we wouldn't be this familiar. I've even dropped by their station before."

"But that's nothing glorious, so let's not get sidetracked. Please head over. Try to be as gentle as possible when you talk to her. The patient just finished her examination, and with yesterday's car accident on top of that, her mental state won't be very good."

Captain Shen and Officer Xu nodded, then followed Xu Yino toward the ward.

Liu Banxia stretched, feeling mentally drained. This was truly one of society's dark underbellies. He'd heard about such things before, but it was harder to accept when it happened right in front of him, to someone he was treating. After all, reading about it in the news is one thing; experiencing it firsthand is quite another.

Just as he was about to resume reviewing patient files, he saw Zhou Shuwen walk in from outside. He quickly went up to him, and they slipped into the office together.

"You managed the emergency response to yesterday's car accident very well. Is there anything else?" Zhou Shuwen asked.

"There's a small situation," Liu Banxia quickly reported. "One of the patients is an important lead for the police – she was an egg donor. The police just arrived and are currently gathering evidence."

Zhou Shuwen nodded. "Cooperate with them, but also ensure the patient's rights and interests are protected. By the way, the plastic surgery department will be sending someone over tomorrow, and Internal Medicine will also be adding a new doctor."

"Additionally, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Neurology need to coordinate. There are many overlapping areas, so joint consultations could give everyone more time to rest."

"Furthermore, when the internal medicine clinic is busy, the general surgery department should proactively take on more patients. General Surgery currently has the most complete staffing, much to the envy of other departments."

"Hehe, they're probably eyeing our 'six little treasures,' right? Let them be envious. I had to throw quite a tantrum to keep them here," Liu Banxia said with a chuckle.

"You, ah, don't put too much pressure on them," Zhou Shuwen said, also amused. "Good seedlings are hard to come by, and such promising ones must be carefully cultivated."

"I also discussed the matter of pediatric surgery with the Chief Director. He thinks it's an excellent proposal but acknowledges it will be very difficult to implement. He hopes you can persevere and, more importantly, achieve tangible results."

Liu Banxia's expression soured. "I've already asked them. All six said I'm trying to profit at the risk of their lives. I'll keep trying. Maybe I can sweet-talk a few of the new interns. Will there be some policy support if we go ahead?"

"There definitely will be. Don't worry about that aspect. Hard work must be appropriately rewarded," Zhou Shuwen stated.

"Right, Director, I chatted with Wang Chao and Qi Wentai," Liu Banxia said. "The patient numbers in the upstairs wards have reached a substantial and stable level. Do you think we could add another chief resident position?"

"That's certainly a possibility," Zhou Shuwen mused. "What are their thoughts on it?"

"Because of his mother's situation, Wang Chao sometimes has ideas but is hesitant to speak up. Even this fecal transplant project was something I had to coax him into," Liu Banxia explained.

"My thought is to have Wang Chao take charge of the upstairs wards, while also continuing to assist with outpatient consultations in the main hall during the day. As for Qi Wentai, once I step down from my current role, he can directly take over the outpatient clinic."

"This arrangement offers certain advantages for both of them and will help them gain more experience. After I step down, my work will be divided between our emergency center and dedicating more attention to the Anorectal Department."

"I've spoken with Director Jiang. We're planning to try and elevate the teaching and training standards in the Anorectal Department, focusing on two areas: surgical procedures and improving techniques for changing dressings."

"Additionally, Chief Director Li Mingwu is very interested in our educational reforms and intends to formally implement them in Cardiac Surgery. I feel that with Cardiac Surgery and the Anorectal Department serving as pilot programs, along with the existing departments in our emergency center, that should be sufficient, shouldn't it?"

He had mentioned these points before, but that was merely a rough outline. This time, it was a detailed, definitive work report.

Zhou Shuwen reflected for a moment before nodding. "This is very well thought out. My previous thinking was too simplistic, and I somewhat overlooked the specific work of various departments."

"Compile this into a formal document later and send it to me. I'll sign it and forward it for hospital approval. Keep up the good work, and don't let external factors distract you. Understand?"

"Professor, don't you worry. Right now, my wife is the only thing on my mind... so I'd better get back to work!" Liu Banxia said with a grin and quickly slipped out.

Watching his retreating figure, Zhou Shuwen shook his head with a helpless smile.

Though this disciple of his was a bit of a rascal, Zhou Shuwen found himself liking him more and more. The work Liu Banxia had done was excellent and very thorough.