Chapter 1305 I Want the Truth!
“The truth! The truth! The truth!”
In the livestream rooms, the netizens commented even more feverishly, with two same words: the truth. The bullet comments flew across, covering the livestream room of each reporter.
These viewers brimmed with enthusiasm.
When they saw that, these reporters were also bursting with impatience to find out the truth.
Indeed.
Like the netizens, they were also eager to get to the bottom of the truth. After all, this matter became a topic of universal concern. If the truth were spread widely by them, it would be a glory for them and their news outlets!
Surrounded by reporters, Fang Qiu grimly eyed the doctor who had tried to escape, his heart full of anger and apathy.
“We’re ready.”
After all the preparations were complete, these reporters nodded to Fang Qiu, indicating they could start at any time.
“Okay.”
Fang Qiu went straight to the point. Looking steadily at the doctor who had run away, he asked a crucial question, “You gave your patients fake and inferior medicinal herbs. Where did you get them?”
As soon as he said that…
The reporters strained their ears to catch the answer from the doctor who had fled. Meanwhile, all the netizens watching the livestream were also very concerned about the answer to this question.
As they all knew, the answer would be closely related to the truth of the entire incident and therefore was most crucial.
Before Fang Qiu…
The doctor who escaped did not reply; he lowered his head like a student who had made a mistake and was scolded by his teacher.
At the same time, all the reporters and livestream cameras were focused on his face.
Countless people were waiting for his answer.
“I know how you feel.”
Fang Qiu’s eyes grew colder as he said, “Whatever you have experienced, I hope you can tell us the truth. Here, you can say everything you want to say. No one will stop you. As you can see, so many reporters are livestreaming. So, no one can do anything to you.”
The doctor heard his words.
He bit his lips but still didn’t raise his head.
After he hesitated for a while, he spoke, “I didn’t do anything wrong. I did not prescribe the medicines on purpose. It was the Foundation that distributed these inferior herbs to us. I didn’t want to sell fake medicines either!”
After that…
All the reporters were bug-eyed in wonderment.
The next second, the livestream cameras turned to Fang Qiu.
With all eyes on the livestream…
All the netizens were slightly taken aback. Then, they collectively held their breath as they waited for Fang Qiu’s answer.
“The company gave out the medicine?
“Oh, he is bold enough to say that.”
Fang Qiu didn’t seem surprised at all, but his eyes became colder as he asked, “I’ll ask you again. Please answer me honestly. Where did you get the fake medicine?”
He asked it the second time.
Again, the reporters turned their eyes and the livestream cameras to the doctor who tried to escape.
“I’ve already said it.”
The doctor nearly lost control of his emotions and repeated heatedly, “It’s the fund company. I received these medicinal herbs from my company!”
After he finished speaking…
These reporters frowned.
They had seen Fang Qiu saving patients in the hospital, coming out to investigate and track down the doctor who tried to escape. They observed Fang Qiu closely along the way and witnessed the whole process until he caught this suspect. In their hearts, they became partial to Fang Qiu and felt he had nothing to do with this matter.
But the suspect said otherwise…
According to the doctor’s answer, the truth of this matter still lay in the fund company!
Even if Fang Qiu was innocent, his company must have been involved in the case!
In the livestream rooms…
“Of course, it was done by the fund company!”
“Poor Fang Qiu. The whole thing may have nothing to do with him, but he owns and manages the company. So, I guess he will have to take the blame eventually.”
“See? It’s Fang Qiu’s problem. He might not know about it, but the scandal happened because he didn’t manage the Foundation well!”
Obviously…
The netizens were filled with righteous rage.
They believed it must be the Foundation’s problem, and this was the truth!
After the doctor came up with the same answer…
Again, everyone turned their eyes onto Fang Qiu’s face, and so did all the cameras. Everyone waited for Fang Qiu’s response with rapt attention.
“I’ll ask you one last time.”
Fang Qiu then said solemnly, “Please give me the answer in your capacity as a Chinese Medicine practitioner!”
He did not believe the Foundation was connected with any fake traditional Chinese medicine.
Therefore, he had to learn about the truth.
Even if it were real, he still wanted to ascertain the facts. Everyone needed to know what had happened.
The doctor heard every word Fang Qiu said.
All of a sudden, he opened his mouth and was about to repeat the previous answer, but when the words sprang to his lips, he closed his mouth and looked helpless as if he were caught in a dilemma.
“In your capacity as a Chinese Medicine practitioner…”
A trace of bitterness appeared on his face. After a few moments’ consideration, he lowered his head and fell silent again.
Everyone saw this.
Although they couldn’t see his whole face, they found something unusual, some different emotions that flitted across the side of his face.
Instantly…
The reporters turned to look at each other and noticed the same speculation in other people’s eyes.
“There must be something fishy!”
“Did the man say the answer intentionally?”
“If he is willing to speak the truth, he still has a conscience!”
“There seems to be something hidden behind all this.”
Netizens flooded the screen.
At this time…
When he saw how the doctor kept quiet, Fang Qiu took a deep breath and said, “As you said, the company delivered the medicine to you. Then, please tell me: who in the company cooperated with you? Who handed over the medicine to you? Which day was it, and which specific batch of herbs did you receive? How much stock did you get?”
The doctor’s head was still lowered and he remained silent.
“You are a doctor! A Chinese Medicine doctor!”
Suddenly, Fang Qiu lost his temper and wanted to slap him, but he didn’t do that. Instead, he glared at him and said furiously, “It’s impossible that you are unaware if the quality of the traditional Chinese medicine is shoddy. I believe in your medical skills because you passed all the tests and became a doctor who worked in the countryside.”
“Of course, if you cannot tell whether the medicine is genuine or fake, I will go to your school in person and find your teachers and the president. I’ll ask them how they have educated you.”
“If you know the difference, why didn’t you report the illegal activity when you received the fake medicine? And why would you prescribe those poor-quality medicines to your patients?”
“Tell me, why would you do that? Your patients are villagers who trust you and expect you to save their lives with the medicine. Have you ever thought about them?”
“Did a dog eat up your conscience?”
The more Fang Qiu spoke, the more agitated and furious he became!
He could not understand why the man would do this.
How could a doctor, a Chinese Medicine practitioner, do such a thing?
In this era, Chinese Medicine was on the decline. Only those hot-blooded people would choose to study Chinese Medicine. They were willing to dedicate their lives to relieving people of their diseases.
Then, why?
This man, driven by his original good intention, successfully become a Chinese Medicine doctor. But why would he go against his original aspiration and hurt his patients?
Fang Qiu was so angry that his eyes became bloodshot.
He had to restrain himself from beating the doctor up.
When the reporters saw Fang Qiu reproaching the doctor and in such a towering rage…
All their faces darkened, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little solemn.
Everyone could tell that Fang Qiu was angry.
And so did these netizens.
The fierce look on Fang Qiu’s face aroused some complex and subtle feelings in their hearts.
Before the cameras…
Fang Qiu said again.
“Tell me why!”
Fang Qiu didn’t calm down at all. Instead, he questioned the doctor more agitatedly, “Four patients were on the verge of death because of the fake traditional Chinese medicine you prescribed! Were you even aware of that?”
“Do you have a grudge against them?”
“Think about it carefully. What was your belief when you studied medicine?”
“Then, think about their family, your parents, and your Alma Mater that has cultivated you into such a talent!”
At this point…
Fang Qiu took a deep blow and continued, “The truth, I need the truth. And everyone who is paying attention to this matter, including your relatives and friends, also needs the truth!
“It’s a crime for you to prescribe fake drugs. You made the four patients dangerously ill. It was an intentional murder. Do you know that”
“Let me remind you: your answer is going out live.”
“If you tell the truth in front of everyone, it will be a confession of your sin. But even if you refuse to do that, the truth will be found soon with the current high-tech investigation methods. Compared to the consequences you have to accept now, the punishment you will face at that time will be completely different!”
After Fang Qiu finished speaking…
He stopped and waited for the man’s answer.
Everyone turned to look at the doctor.
At this moment…
Eventually, the doctor looked up. His face was contorted. He appeared very agitated and was trying hard to suppress his intense emotions. He seemed pretty perplexed when faced with the difficult dilemma!
After a while…
The conflicted expression on his face gradually faded away.
“I won’t tell you. Don’t force me to do that!”
The doctor who had tried to escape shook his head.
As soon as he said that…
Everyone immediately understood what was going on.
There was indeed something going on behind this matter!
Fang Qiu did the right thing by questioning him closely.
But across from him…
His words added fuel to Fang Qiu’s flames of anger.
“Listen carefully!”
Fang Qiu fumed and said, “In ancient times, Chinese Medicine doctors would risk their lives to collect herbs and test them in person. This was because they wanted to save the world and the people. You and I are both their juniors. They sacrificed themselves to save people, while you harm your patients when you prescribed fake Chinese Medicine. Are you not ashamed when you think of them?”
“As a Chinese Medicine doctor, you are not focused on saving patients. On the contrary, you use your medical skills to cheat and hurt people. Do you know how many people your illegal actions have affected?”
Fang Qiu growled, “The Foundation may have to stop their work because of what you have done!”
Upon hearing that…
All the people were taken aback.
No one had expected Fang Qiu to get this idea.
Would the Foundation close down?
Well…
It seemed to be a reasonable decision.
But was it genuinely sensible?
After this incident, everyone had their eyes on the Foundation. However, they could only see nothing but its wrongdoings. Who would pay attention to the benefits provided by the Foundation?
The netizens could not enjoy the benefits.
But…
Tens of thousands of people in the countryside badly needed these benefits!
Once the Foundation shut down…
Those who lived in the countryside would lose the best treatment within their reach, and people might die because of it!
Besides these netizens…
The doctor, who had just calmed down, once again looked pained when he thought of this plight. This time, he appeared more confused and uncomfortable!
“If you have any conscience, just tell us the truth!”
Fang Qiu bawled at him.
At the same time, all the reporters turned their cameras to the doctor.
In the livestream rooms…
Netizens were busy flooding the screen.
“Go ahead!”
“Hurry up and say it!”
“Tell us the truth of the matter!”
After a long silence…
The doctor held his head up again. With his eyes closed, he let out a long sigh and finally said, “I’ll tell you.”
