446: Chapter 443: The People of the French Foreign Legion 446: Chapter 443: The People of the French Foreign Legion Andy He’s hair and eyes were black, and he was quite tall with yellow skin, but his facial features resembled those of a Caucasian, with the mixed-race traits quite evident.
When shaking hands with Andy He, Gao Yang could distinctly feel the calluses at the base of Andy He’s palm, as well as on his index finger and thumb, which only form from long periods of shooting and a large amount of it.
“I’m very happy to meet you, Dr.
He.”
Although slightly surprised, Gao Yang didn’t show it, and after shaking hands with Gao Yang, Andy He too seemed a bit astonished but immediately gestured towards Cui Bo and said, “It looks like this is the patient, right?”
Cui Bo nodded and said, “Yes, that’s me.”
Andy He walked over to Cui Bo’s side and asked, “Where are you injured?”
Cui Bo pointed to where he was injured and lifted his clothing; Andy He just pressed a few times and then gestured for Cui Bo to put his shirt down, lightly chuckling, “It’s a fracture, nothing too serious, no need for bone setting.
I’ll get you some medicinal liquor to rub on the bruised area, it can activate blood circulation and disperse blood stasis, and then I’ll give you a few plasters too, and you will be all right very soon.”
Bruce frowned and said, “I know it’s a fracture, but don’t you need to take an X-ray to confirm the extent of the fracture?
If it were me, I would prefer to take a clear look before making a judgment.”
Andy He smiled and replied, “No need for that.”
“I think it’s necessary.
Relying solely on experience and touch can’t confirm the extent of the damage to his ribs.
If the fracture is severe and requires a rib belt, then what?”
As a military doctor, Bruce’s sense of responsibility was very strong.
He had to take responsibility for his teammates’ health.
After inspecting Cui Bo’s injuries, he wanted to find a hospital or clinic because he lacked the means to confirm the injuries with an X-ray.
However, after finding a clinic, the doctor still relied on touch and declared it fine, which Bruce could not accept.
Gao Yang knew that legitimate Chinese medicine practitioners definitely don’t need to take X-rays for treating bone injuries, but Bruce, as a practitioner of Western medicine, didn’t acknowledge this.
He trusted machines more.
Gao wanted to tell Bruce that there really was no need to X-ray Cui Bo anymore, but Bruce was one of their own, and his insistence on taking X-rays was surely well-intentioned.
For Gao to agree with Andy He’s opinion wouldn’t be appropriate.
Just when Gao Yang was feeling troubled, Andy He smiled and said, “It’s not necessary.
The patient’s injury is from a close-range shot with a 9mm caliber submachine gun, after being blocked by a bulletproof vest, the bullet hit between the sixth and seventh ribs.
Although these two ribs were under heavy impact, the extent of the fractures isn’t serious.”
Bruce’s complexion changed dramatically as he said in a deep voice, “It was indeed a 9mm Parabellum bullet.
Can you tell all that just from the injury site?”
Andy He smiled and replied, “Yes, it can be discerned.
How should I say this, when it comes to diagnosing and treating bone injuries, Chinese medicine relies much more on the sensations in the hands and experience.
After seeing many cases, one naturally can tell.”
Gao Yang whispered to Cui Bo, looking puzzled, “Wasn’t it a 5.45mm bullet from an AK74?”
Cui Bo responded with a stunned face, “No, it wasn’t a 5.45.
Initially, I thought I was hit by an AK74, but all of the AK74’s bullets hit the ballistic plate.
The bullet that hit me from the side was indeed a 9mm Parabellum.
Test Tube and I examined that bullet at the time.”
Watching a shocked Bruce, Andy He smiled serenely and said, “I don’t think there’s a need for an X-ray, but if you’re not at ease, it’s okay to have one.”
After hesitating for a while, Bruce finally shook his head and said, “You say there’s no need, then let’s not do it.”
Gao Yang felt the atmosphere was slightly awkward and promptly laughed, “Dr.
He is truly skilled.
May I ask where did you learn such a method?”
Andy He laughed lightly and said, “My father is a Chinese medicine doctor, especially good at treating orthopedics.
My medical skill is somewhat inherited, but I only have some insights when it comes to treating bone injuries.
If it’s other diseases or injuries, I would have to use Western medicine methods.
It’s like a combination of Chinese and Western medicine, haha.”
Gao Yang was full of curiosity about Andy He’s background.
Though it was not appropriate to inquire too much on a first meeting, he still couldn’t help asking in Chinese, “Encountering a Chinese medicine doctor like you in Colombia is quite unexpected.
May I ask what is your ancestral home, Dr.
He?”
Andy He was quite responsive, smiling and replying in Chinese immediately, “I’m a second-generation immigrant, with ancestry from Chaozhou.
My father first went to Singapore before he immigrated to Brazil in the seventies.
I was born in Brazil but have never been back to Huaxia.
However, I definitely plan to visit my hometown if I get the chance.”
Andy He spoke Chinese very fluently and in Mandarin, albeit with an accent, which did not hinder communication at all.
Gao Yang pointed towards Li Jinfang and Cui Bo, smiling, “You must have noticed already, the three of us are all Huaxia people.
It’s really fate that we met here.”
Andy He shook hands with Jinfang and Cui Bo, saying, “I’ve been running this clinic for two years now, and you all are the first Huaxia people to visit my clinic.
Few regular patients ever come back here, and judging by your appearance, you’re not ordinary folks either.
If you don’t mind me asking, are you in the cocaine business?”
Gao Yang shook his head and replied, “No, we’re mercenaries, just here to complete a mission, and we’ll leave soon.”
Andy He’s eyebrows raised as he smiled and said, “Oh, mercenaries, so you’re the tough dragons who have crossed the river.”
After Andy He finished speaking, he suddenly said something in French that Gao Yang did not understand, causing Gao to frown and ask, “What are you saying?”
Andy He laughed and replied, “Nothing, I was just wondering if there were any comrades in arms around, just asking in passing.”
Ivan, dissatisfied, said loudly, “Guys, it’s not nice to talk in a language others can’t understand.”
Andy He shrugged and said, “Alright, we’ll speak in English, is that okay now?”
Gao Yang had wanted to ask Andy He if he had ever served in the military but hadn’t mustered the courage to do so.
When Andy He brought up the topic himself, Gao immediately asked, “Oh, it seems that Doctor He is also an old soldier.
You were speaking French just now, does that mean you served in the French Foreign Legion?”
Andy He gave Gao Yang a thumbs-up and replied with a laugh, “Haha, that’s right.
I did spend a few years in the French Foreign Legion, the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment, for five years of service.”
Andy He’s background took Gao Yang by surprise once again, for the French Foreign Legion was currently France’s most formidable military unit.
Among the various regiments in the Legion, there were differences in strength.
Generally, the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment was the most renowned and could be considered a special forces unit, given the nature of the missions it undertook.
Apart from the 2nd Parachute Regiment, the 2nd Infantry Regiment was also highly regarded.
In recent years, the 2nd Infantry Regiment of the Foreign Legion had been involved in all of France’s foreign military actions and had never ceased operations.
Therefore, since Andy He had served in the 2nd Infantry Regiment, he had surely seen combat.
Upon hearing that Andy He was a veteran of the French Foreign Legion, Bruce immediately took an interest, asking, “So, when you served in the French Foreign Legion, were you a military doctor?”
Andy He shook his head and said, “No, I wasn’t a military doctor.
I was an infantryman throughout my service in the French Foreign Legion, though I occasionally dabbled in the role of a combat medic.”
After finishing his story, Andy He shrugged his shoulders and added, “Actually, I never really liked the profession of a doctor.
I prefer a more thrilling life, and being a doctor obviously isn’t thrilling enough.
So, after graduating from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, I didn’t go back to Brazil, nor did I stay in the U.S., but instead, I headed for France.
My decision upset my father greatly; he always insisted that I return to Brazil.
So, having my clinic here at least means he won’t be calling me every day and demanding I come back.”
Gao Yang chuckled and asked, “Why not open a clinic in Brazil?”
Andy He sighed and said, “Please, do you like living under your father’s watchful eye?”
Gao Yang wanted to say that he indeed longed to live under his father’s watchful eye, but after a moment of thought, he decided not to speak up.
Just then, the door was knocked on again, and the beautiful nurse opened it, whispering to Andy He, “Doctor He, someone from the Osario Gang has been shot.
They just called to ask whether you can perform surgery right away.”
“Tell them to bring the person over.
Here’s a prescription, get these medications for my friends,” he replied.
After Andy He finished speaking, Gao Yang immediately said, “If Doctor He is busy, we won’t keep you any longer.”
Ivan also sighed and said, “It gets busy here every night.
Alright, we’ll be off.
As per the usual rate, the consultation fee is a thousand dollars; how much do we owe you for the medication?”
Andy He waved his hand dismissively, chuckling, “This time’s an exception.
Considering my patients are from Huaxia, both consultation and medication fees are on the house.
You’re welcome to come back and see me anytime.
Of course, I hope you visit to chat, not on stretchers needing urgent care.
I’ve got surgery to prepare for, so I won’t see you out, but Ava will bring you the medications.”
After waving goodbye to Andy He and picking up the plasters and medicinal liquor, they left the clinic.
Noting it was already past ten at night, Gao Yang turned to Ivan and said, “There’s no trouble now, so where should we head next?
If possible, please arrange for us to leave Colombia as soon as you can?”
Ivan gestured dismissively and replied, “Don’t be in such a hurry to leave.
Stay in the hotel overnight; I still have something I want to discuss with you.”
Gao Yang shrugged and said, “Alright, we’ll settle in first; I really want a hot shower.
Also, what did you want to talk about?”
Ivan gave a small smile and said, “I acted as an intermediary this time, but you didn’t receive your full payment, which bothers me.
So, I’d like your help with something; let’s make some money together.” (To be continued.
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