Hospital 444

"The Double Ghoul Curse?"

"Yes, that’s the news from the Ghost Surgery Department."

In the Hospital 444 cafeteria, Gao He Yan sat opposite Dai Lin and said, "It’s a very rare clinical case. The curse of two ghouls has achieved a kind of balance so that he currently has no clinical symptoms."

"Isn’t that similar to a cursed object?" Dai Lin knew very well that a cursed object is kept from harming Paranormal Doctors by the balance of its curses.

"Chen Jun values this case very much," Gao He Yan said, and after glancing around, lowered her voice, "What I’m more worried about now is that if the surgery to remove the curse is successful, it might be possible to create a very powerful cursed object."

"You’re worried that such a powerful cursed object might fall into the hands of Vice Dean Han Ming?"

"Indeed, I have such concerns. But from the patient’s perspective, it would be a good thing."

Really a good thing?

Dai Lin was now growing even more distrustful of anyone in the hospital.

Even Gao He Yan, he dared not trust entirely anymore.

"From what I heard from Director Song, the current intention is to hope for a multi-departmental consultation."

Because they want a foot in the door, so they can get a share when it comes to the distribution of cursed objects?

"So, what do you think, Dr. Gao?"

"The patient’s vital signs are stable for now, and there’s no rush to operate. If he really goes to the operating table, the risk is going to be great. Even experienced surgeons would have reservations."

As she said this, a gloomy shade passed over Gao He Yan’s eyes.

"If it were my sister... she probably could. She’s done many surgeries in the past that other surgeons deemed impossible, and the outcomes were far better than expected."

Gao He Yan gripped her spoon tightly.

She was very aware that her surgical skills were far inferior to her sister’s. Back then, even Executive Vice Dean Lu Yuan praised her sister, and many doctors with more seniority lamented: Dr. Gao Menghua possesses a pair of divine hands.

She, too, hoped that one day, her own hands could wield the scalpel and perform such complex major surgeries.

"Speaking of which, I want to meet Dr. Ying personally to thank her..." she heard from Deputy Dean Yin that she was a specially recruited intern. In her memory, he seldom did that. She heard that she was from "that apartment."

"Yeah, I also heard..."

Suddenly, someone rushed into the cafeteria and shouted, "Hey, did you hear? Deputy Dean Fang is coming to the outpatient building this afternoon!"

Hearing this, countless people in the cafeteria turned to look.

"For real?"

"Deputy Dean Fang?"

"Was it a year ago or a year and a half ago that he last came to the outpatient department?"

"The three vice deans together—could it be for the patient with the Double Ghoul Curse?"

"Could it be that the Department of Cursed Objects wants to give their opinion on the surgery?"

"Clinical is clinical, curse theory is curse theory, even if it’s a vice dean, the Department of Cursed Objects shouldn’t be giving opinions on clinical surgeons’ operations, right?"

However, Dai Lin noticed that Gao He Yan’s expression had turned quite ugly.

"What’s wrong?"

Gao He Yan was clutching her chopsticks tightly, half of her food still uneaten in her lunchbox, yet she quickly picked it up, saying, "I’m full."

Then, she went over to the cafeteria swill bucket, dumped the food, and left in a hurry.

Dai Lin noticed that Gao He Yan’s expression had turned very ugly after hearing the four words "Deputy Dean Fang."

Head of the Department of Cursed Objects, Curse Affairs Deputy Dean of Hospital 444, Fang Shen!

Also, the most mysterious vice dean of the hospital.

...

In the afternoon.

Gao He Yan entered the clinic room and said to Dai Lin, who followed her in, "According to Deputy Dean Yin’s intentions, you can be officially promoted ahead of time. Starting from this month, you can run an independent clinic and become a resident physician."

"So soon? But I still have so much to learn..."

"You’re much more capable than you think, Dai Lin." Gao He Yan looked at the outpatient appointment records on the computer and said, "I believe you can be an outstanding Paranormal Surgeon."

Hearing this, Dai Lin subconsciously looked at his own hands.

It had been a very long time since he had picked up a scalpel.

"Also..." Gao He Yan added, "After work, don’t linger; leave the hospital immediately. Try your best not to encounter Deputy Dean Fang."

"Deputy Dean Fang..."

"Don’t ask me why," Gao He Yan’s expression was more serious than ever, "If possible, try... not to encounter him, Dai Lin! This is my advice... no, warning!"

Dai Lin hadn’t expected Gao He Yan to speak so gravely.

"Alright, I understand."

But just then, the door of the consultation room opened.

Lin He walked in.

"Senior sister," Lin He handed a schedule to Gao He Yan, "This is the on-call roster Director Song adjusted temporarily. Tonight, both you and Dr. Dai have to take the night shift in the outpatient clinic."

"Director Song?"

Gao He Yan took the schedule reluctantly.

Today was the day she least wanted to be on duty.

Although the nights at Hospital 444 were never safe, she especially did not want to stay there this evening.

"Lin He," Gao He Yan gritted her teeth and said, "I want to find someone to take my shift."

"Senior sister, I think Director Song wants you on the roster tonight."

"Director Song? Did she say that?"

"Um... it seems that way."

If that was the case, then there was nothing to be done.

Gao He Yan had always held a fair amount of respect for Director Song; if she arranged it this way, there must be a purpose.

"Then... alright. By the way, Lin He, did Vice President Fang... really come to the outpatient department?"

"I heard he would be visiting, but I am not sure exactly what time he will arrive."

"Okay... I understand."

...

K City.

Hei Tu Chuan Road.

Ying Ziye slowly advanced along a narrow alley and eventually, at the end of the alley, an apartment appeared.

She entered the lobby on the first floor of the apartment.

At that moment, the lobby had already gathered some people. To her amusement and frustration, some even brought their luggage.

"Is this your first time following the blood-written instructions?"

"No, it’s not..."

One of the men approached and said, "Miss Ying, we just want to be well-prepared. If we really encounter danger, we won’t be running with our suitcases."

"Alright, before we set off, I want to emphasize the blood task one last time..."

"Miss Ying," a woman interrupted her, "We still haven’t found any clues about the second section of the blood-written instructions."

"Just interpret it literally,"

"Then... okay."

This was an apartment unseen by ordinary people.

Once chosen as a resident by the apartment, one would be cursed and obligated to carry out ten blood tasks. The apartment’s walls would bleed automatically, forming time-bound instructions in blood, which often required the residents to go to a certain place and stay for a while. Afterward, all sorts of horrifying ghosts were sure to appear. Complete ten blood tasks, and one could gain their freedom and a wish.

One of Hospital 444’s rules was that doctors should not, in principle, treat the residents of this apartment. If they insisted on doing so... they would bear the consequences themselves. One would also never find Hospital 444’s business card on any of the apartment residents.

Ying Ziye looked at her phone screen, at the latest blood-written instruction: "From November 2 to November 7, 2021, search in Gu Mountain of Fei Yun District in K City for a type of shell with a terrifying face. One resident must collect seven such shells, and once found, they must not be discarded under any circumstances.

Remember, under no circumstances should you seek medical treatment at Hospital 444! Do not trust anyone from Hospital 444, especially the Administrative Vice President and the Curse Affairs Deputy Dean! If you accidentally enter Hospital 444, immediately go find the Executive Vice President; he is the only person who can save you!"

None of the residents knew what "Hospital 444" meant.

Only Ying Ziye knew.

However, it was the Administrative Vice President Yin Wuque who had brought her into the hospital!

In her memory, exclamation points rarely appeared in blood-written instructions.

Never seek medical treatment at Hospital 444...

Do not trust the Administrative Vice President and the Curse Affairs Deputy Dean...

The only person you can seek help from is the Executive Vice President?

What secrets are hidden within Hospital 444?