"An experimental drug caused discomfort in the patient's body?"
Although he was walking side by side with Dr. Phil on the way to the emergency operating room of the hospital's main building, Zhou Wei still could not help but stop for a moment when he heard the former's answer. He stared at Dr. Phil in confusion.
"How could the consequences be so serious?
"Does she need to go to the operating table?!
"Even if it's an experimental drug … Didn't they do a safety evaluation in advance?"
Dr. Phil's tone was a little aggressive and interrogative. Unknowingly, Zhou Wei had a very good impression of the girl named "An Xin". He could also empathize with the hardships and pain that she had experienced.
He could not help but feel angry.
After all, this was St. Edin Hospital, a hospital that had made great achievements in the field of neurological diseases, especially in the field of sclerosis. Logically speaking, all the doctors, nurses, and even the attending physicians should have the corresponding high level of expertise.
How did this happen?
Doctor Phil could sense Zhou Wei's anger and indignation, but he was not too angry in the face of such accusations. He only gestured to urge Zhou Wei not to stop. As he continued to hurry forward, he explained to Zhou Wei helplessly,
"Mr. Zhou, you're making things difficult for us —"
"We are also very anxious and distressed about this, but there is really no other way because experimental drugs are inherently risky. Even if we have done corresponding tests on animals in advance, it's the first time we've used a new drug on a human."
"Because this is a drug specially developed for Ossen Moore patients. Ordinary ALS patients are not the target of the drug's clinical trial. We have communicated in detail with Cassie and her parents about the risks. We only entered the clinical trial stage after getting their signatures and consent."
Dr. Phil paused as he spoke. The worried look on his face was also hard to conceal.
"And, to tell you the truth —"
"In fact, when the new drug was developed this time, several experts and chief physicians in St. Edin Hospital were very optimistic about it. They thought that the new drug should have a good effect on Cassie's illness."
"When she was injected with the drug yesterday, everything was normal. It even alleviated her pain …"
"But who knew that in the wee hours of this morning, Cassie would suddenly have a high fever of 39.5 degrees Celsius. There was also a series of inflammation and breathing difficulties, so she was rushed to the operating room."
At this point, Dr. Phil could not help but clench his fists with a pained expression.
"Damn you, Ossen Mer …"
"Our understanding of it is still too little!"
Zhou Wei took a deep breath and tried his best to calm down. He knew that Dr. Phil was definitely not looking for an excuse. At the same time, he could also feel the sincerity in his heart.
However …
If the hospital wasn't at fault, then what about the girl?
They knew too little about Ossen Mer's disease, so the hospital had no choice but to try all sorts of methods.
However, before they found a true cure, every attempt … was destined to bring that girl pain again and again.
…
They hurriedly entered the main building of the hospital. The emergency operating theater was on the third floor. Zhou Wei and Dr. Phil, who could not wait for the elevator, directly walked down the stairs. When the two of them arrived on the third floor, Zhou Wei looked forward. At the end of the corridor between the two rows of consultation rooms and wards was the operating theater. However, the door of the operating theater was tightly shut at that moment. The eye-catching electronic sign hanging on the door was flashing with a blinding red light —
"Surgery in progress."
Dr. Phil, who was beside him, gestured to Zhou Wei.
"Cassie's parents are over there."
Zhou Wei subconsciously looked in the direction that Dr. Phil was pointing at. Soon, he saw a couple sitting in a row of seats beside the tightly shut operating theater door. They both had familiar and friendly Asian faces.
Then, Dr. Phil took the lead to walk forward and arrived in front of the couple. The middle-aged couple also looked up and noticed him. They quickly stood up in shock and nodded at the former.
"Dr. Phil."
"Why are you here?"
Dr. Phil explained with a gentle smile, "There's nothing going on in the inpatient department for the time being. I'm also worried about Cassie's condition, so I came to take a look."
The girl's mother could not help but reveal a grateful and apologetic look, "I've made you worry —"
"Madam, you're too polite." Dr. Phil waved his hand repeatedly with a solemn and sincere look on his face, "Cassie has been living in our St. Edin for half a year. She's already a precious girl that all the doctors and nurses love and value very much. Her illness … We're all very worried and concerned. I'm just a representative."
"Then … thank you very much." The girl's father reached out and shook Dr. Phil's hand tightly to express his gratitude. Then, he looked behind the former and was slightly surprised, "This is?"
Without waiting for Dr. Phil to introduce him, Zhou Wei had already walked over quickly. When the former was talking to the middle-aged couple just now, he had deliberately observed the two of them carefully —
Although she was already middle-aged, the girl's mother was still well-maintained and had an elegant temperament. One could tell that she was a beauty when she was young. It also made one think that if the girl had inherited her mother's appearance, she would definitely not be bad. As for the middle-aged man who was the father, he had a calm and steady demeanor. He must definitely have a high position in the industry in the country.
However …
Both of them looked haggard and fatigued, and their expressions were unconcealable.
Zhou Wei even noticed that there were some white spots on the forehead and sideburns of the girl's father.
Naturally, this could only be because of one thing.
Zhou Wei, who understood in his heart, did not think too much about it. When he arrived in front of the couple, he bowed slightly to show his respect. Then, he raised his head again to look at the two of them. He went straight to the point and introduced himself without losing any sincerity.
"Both of you, sorry to disturb you."
"I'm Zhou Wei, the person in charge of the London, England branch office of the China eSports Association."
"This time … I'm privately asked by a friend to visit the situation of my two daughters."
As soon as these words came out, the middle-aged couple looked at each other. They were a little stunned and at a loss. After exchanging glances with his wife, the middle-aged man looked at Zhou Wei again and said hesitantly,
"I'm sorry, is there some misunderstanding? But I don't think we've met before. Or, may I know who your friend is?"
Zhou Wei was not surprised by the reaction of the girl's parents. He shook his head and explained patiently,
"There's no misunderstanding."
"It's true that I've never met the two of you before, but my friend is the vice president of the Shanghai branch of the China eSports Association, Chu Fangnan. Perhaps the two of you … aren't too unfamiliar with each other?"
'Chu Fangnan?'
The middle-aged man instinctively frowned. He tried hard to recall the origins of this unfamiliar name, but in the end, he still shook his head and gave up. He looked at Zhou Weizheng and was about to speak, "I'm sorry … we don't have this name —"
However, before he could finish speaking …
The man was suddenly interrupted by his wife who let out a soft cry of surprise.
"Chu Fangnan?"
"Are you talking about … Young Chu?"
For a period of time, the three men in front of the door of the operating theater looked at the elegant and beautiful woman. The latter's eyes lit up slightly at this moment. She looked at Zhou Wei, and there seemed to be some surprise and joy in her eyes.
"You're Young Chu's friend?"
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