University Doctor and His Fragile Patients

Chapter 628 - 486: I Just Want Her to Pity Me—Can’t I Get Treatment Now?! (2)

When two drinks were brought up.

The guy was a little surprised and looked into the other’s eyes.

Chen Mu handed over the berry drink to himself, while passing the other cup to the guy.

In the face of the other’s surprised gaze, he began calmly, "I ordered it for you, it’s ice water, you can drink it with ease."

"At the moment, it won’t have a big impact on your throat."

Really?

The guy looked at Chen Mu with some skepticism.

Chen Mu sent a message on his phone before looking back at the guy.

"Classmate, if I want to check your condition now and try to treat you."

"Or send you to the ENT department of a top hospital for a consultation, would you be willing?"

The guy instinctively touched his throat, clearly still worried about it.

But Chen Mu didn’t even have time to relax.

When he saw the guy lower his head and type on his phone.

"Dr. Chen, I don’t want to..."

Don’t want to?

Chen Mu looked at the guy, visibly a bit stunned.

Clearly.

The answer was not what Chen Mu expected.

He stared at the guy for a while before asking, perplexed, "Classmate, can I ask why?"

"Even though I haven’t seen your throat, I can tell you, it’s not guaranteed that your throat can be completely healed even now."

"The longer you delay, the more likely you’ll miss the best treatment window."

"If you can’t give a convincing reason, I will definitely contact your counselor to inform your parents about your throat issues."

Seeing the guy’s eyes, obviously a bit panicked.

Chen Mu maintained a businesslike demeanor.

He continued, "I know you must have reasons not to want your parents to know, but please think from the school’s perspective, if the school doesn’t notify your parents in time and later your throat can’t recover, would your parents not make trouble for the school or hold it accountable?"

"After all, while you’re studying at Hai City University, the school has a supervisory duty over you students."

Guy: "..."

He actually wanted to confidently assure Chen Mu.

He promised not to hold the school accountable as long as they didn’t inform his parents.

But saying that.

He didn’t even type it on his phone.

He realized himself.

It’s practically impossible.

Not to mention his family, even he himself didn’t know, if he completely lost his voice in the end.

Whether he would break down and blame his alma mater.

Why didn’t you force me to get treated back then...

Seeing that the other person had unlocked his phone but wasn’t typing.

Chen Mu knew.

The words he said earlier must have sunk in somewhat for this guy in front of him.

With that in mind.

Chen Mu continued, "Do you want to talk about it or should I contact your parents directly?"

Seeing the guy still hesitating, Chen Mu added, "If you refuse treatment, the school might also suggest your parents consult a psychologist as part of their concern for students."

Guy: "..."

With a twitch of his lips.

Somewhat helplessly typing, "Dr. Chen, there’s no need for a psychologist..."

"Why not, refusing treatment must be a psychological issue."

"By the way, Dr. Ye He should be arriving in a couple of days."

"Just that..."

Chen Mu, resting his chin on his hand, thoughtfully looked at the guy in front of him, continuing, "Dr. Ye He is willing to treat Zhuang Ruoruo’s insomnia for free because her case is special. If he can solve her condition, he can gain fame in Hai City, but..."

Chen Mu sized up the guy in front of him.

He continued, "I just feel that even if you have a psychological issue, it might not be serious enough for Dr. Ye He to treat you for free."

Guy: "..."

Chen Mu: "If Dr. Ye He doesn’t treat you for free, even with the school’s introduction, your family might spend a significant amount on fees if they seek treatment from him. I’m not well-versed in the field of psychology, but I’ve heard good psychologists start counseling at four figures, and five figures are common."

"Just not sure what level Dr. Ye He is at."

Guy: "..."

The guy who was previously unwilling to say much to Chen Mu.

Had silently lowered his head, starting to type on his phone.

Not just that.

Chen Mu could clearly see the speed at which the other was typing.

Getting faster and faster.

Faster and faster...

In less than two minutes.

Chen Mu saw the lengthy message on the phone.

"Dr. Chen, I know dragging it out isn’t great for my throat.

But can you give me more time, I’ve told my girlfriend my throat seems to have issues.

But she hasn’t talked to me in a week, I’m just hoping if I lose my voice longer, she’ll care more?"

Chen Mu: "..."

I thought there must be reasons for refusing treatment.

But Chen Mu never expected.

It would be because of such an absurd reason.

After a brief moment of speechlessness, Chen Mu found his voice again, "If convenient, I’d like to ask why you and your girlfriend were arguing?"

Knowing the guy’s girlfriend hadn’t replied in a week.

Chen Mu already had a guess.

Though that answer might be a bit too harsh for the guy in front of him.

At this moment.

Considering the other’s fragile state, Chen Mu hesitated to be blunt.

The guy thought of his situation.

His face looked a bit aggrieved.

Again, typing furiously on his phone.

Composing another lengthy message.

"It was really trivial, but she suddenly said she wanted to break up.

A new northern-style noodle place opened near school, like the ones back home. Not authentic noodles, but the taste is.

Perhaps you’ve heard of authentic Yunnan-style Northeast noodles?

The place tastes like that.

It reminded me of home noodles after my girlfriend praised and recognized the taste.

I started sharing how back home we add chili oil, sesame oil, and vinegar for the best taste.

She resisted, said she didn’t like all those condiments.

I got anxious, it doesn’t taste good otherwise!

I made her a bowl with everything, mimicking the assertive CEO style she likes, told her to eat, she must!

I thought I was being considerate, but she got mad and left.

I panicked, hence my throat’s current state.

Dr. Chen, when do you think she’ll pity me and reconcile?

If we reconcile, I’ll immediately get treated. I’m actually worried about my throat too!"

Chen Mu: "..."

Reading this content.

Several times, Chen Mu couldn’t help but glance at the guy.

Seeing his aggrieved look, Chen Mu was speechless.

Not mentioning forcing someone into using condiments the way one prefers seems unreasonable from the other’s perspective.

Just the part saying.

Once she contacts him, he’ll get treated.

Seems a bit like emotional blackmail...

If his girlfriend doesn’t reconcile, and if something really happens, would she be partially to blame?

Would the family seek compensation?

And being so anxious, losing his voice.

Such a serious matter!

How could the patient not pay attention to his condition?

Does he think not speaking his entire life.

Isn’t serious enough?

Chen Mu couldn’t understand.

Chen Mu wanted to curse.

He took a deep breath, and when the patient looked at him, he tried to draw a gentle curve on his lips.

Gently he spoke, "Classmate, I have a simple suggestion, I hope you’ll consider it..."