Chapter 250
Liu Yun’s lips parted. "I firmly believe you’ve done nothing to feel guilty about. However, if the hospital can’t find evidence to clear your name, they will absolutely use you as a scapegoat to protect the institution."
Chenyang smiled nonchalantly. "It doesn’t matter how outsiders try to slander me for something I didn’t do; they can’t make white black.
No matter how convincing a story someone invents out of thin air, it’s still just a lie."
A look of understanding flashed in Angie’s eyes. She understood what Chenyang meant and said softly to Liu Yun, "Chenyang is right. If it’s a lie, there are bound to be holes.
Instead of arguing here, we should be using our time to find the holes in their story and gather evidence to prove Chenyang was framed. That’s the best way we can help him."
Upon hearing this, a look of realization dawned on Liu Yun’s face.
’That’s right!’
’The priority is to find evidence.’
’Arguing with people who don’t matter is pointless. I could talk until I’m blue in the face and it wouldn’t solve a thing!’
With that, Liu Yun said, "Vice Dean Kang, I can agree to suspend Chenyang and have him remain at the hospital for now, but I have two conditions."
"Name them."
"First, until there is concrete evidence proving Chenyang is guilty, no one is to interfere with his freedom of movement inside the hospital."
"So you’re saying he can do whatever he wants in the hospital?"
"That’s right!"
"I can’t agree to that!" Kang Yiming refused. "There might already be people at the hospital looking for him. If he’s allowed to roam freely, there’s no guarantee someone radical won’t try to harm him. Every department is swamped right now; we can’t spare the manpower to have someone follow and protect him around the clock."
Liu Yun considered this for a moment. "Then send him to the Obstetrics and Gynecology department. He can move about freely on that floor. That should work, right?"
"One of the accusations against him is that he’s a lecher. Is it really appropriate to put him in a department staffed almost entirely by women at a time like this?"
Kang Yiming paused, then added, "The Emergency Department won’t work either. It’s too crowded, with too many prying eyes, making it a prime place for trouble. How about this? We’ll place him in the Cardiology Department. It’s less crowded there at the moment. Plus, Cardiology’s security protocol is different; besides patients and their families, no one else can enter the main ward. It’s the best way to ensure his safety."
Liu Yun had wanted Chenyang in Obstetrics and Gynecology or the Emergency Department because she was in charge of both. Only by having him under her direct supervision could she truly be at ease.
Kang Yiming saw through her intentions and tried to persuade her further. "I know you want to protect him, but a realistic approach to his protection will be the most effective and valuable.
Rest assured, I have influence in the Cardiology Department. I won’t let anyone harm Chenyang before this investigation is concluded. Besides, even if you don’t trust me, surely you trust your old classmate, Director Liu?"
Liu Yun let out a long breath and said to Chenyang, "The Deputy Director of Cardiology is a classmate of mine. Once you’re over there, if you need anything, just go find her. I’ll give her a call."
"Okay, Sister Liu."
After Chenyang replied, Liu Yun continued, "Second, I want to be personally involved in the investigation. The hospital must share all its findings with me. And, once the truth is out, the hospital must do everything in its power to clear Chenyang’s name and punish the person behind this, no matter the cost."
Kang Yiming nodded. "Done! I agree to that condition."
"Don’t be so quick to agree. When I say ’punish them no matter the cost,’ that comes with a prerequisite."
"And what’s that?"
"That no matter who the culprit is, the hospital must punish them and give Chenyang a result he finds satisfactory. Even if it’s a high-ranking official or some powerful, famous figure, this must be done!"
Liu Yun’s earlier arguments had been a bit impulsive and extreme.
Now that she had calmed down, she not only had a clearer idea of how to protect Chenyang, but she also had a strong suspicion that the person framing him was most likely that famous celebrity, Lin Jiji!
Celebrities aren’t like ordinary people.
She had to get this assurance in advance. Otherwise, when the time came, the hospital might just sweep the whole thing under the rug out of deference to the other party’s status.
Kang Yiming naturally understood her implication. He hesitated slightly before saying, "If the person involved is someone of considerable status, then I can’t give you that kind of guarantee.
You know as well as I do that I’m just a Vice Dean, not the Dean. But I can promise you one thing: as long as Chenyang is innocent,
I, Kang Yiming, will put my position as Vice Dean on the line to make sure he gets the most satisfactory compensation possible!"