Chunliang originally planned to leave after delivering the flower basket, but unexpectedly encountered Zhao Yongsheng, the Director of Neurology. He wasn't surprised, as Zhao Yongsheng and Pei Lin had a good personal relationship, so it was normal for him to come and show support.
Zhao Yongsheng was wearing a black T-shirt, gray casual pants, and sunglasses. Though middle-aged, he was still quite charming. He wasn't familiar with many people at the scene, and seeing Chunliang, he was curious about his presence there. He always thought Chunliang only knew Pei Lin through his introduction, but it seemed they already had a private connection.
Chunliang explained the reason to him, and Zhao Yongsheng then realized that Huichun Hall was actually next door. It was perfectly normal for a neighbor to come and congratulate, and he had overthought it.
Upon seeing them, Pei Lin quickly approached: "Director Zhao, what wind blew you here?"
Zhao Yongsheng laughed, "Your new store is opening; how could an old friend like me not come?" His eyes involuntarily lingered for a moment on the milky skin exposed at the neckline of Pei Lin's chest, before reluctantly moving away.
Pei Lin hadn't invited him, mainly because their relationship was purely professional, and usually Pei Lin was the one asking him for favors. She had no idea where he had heard about it.
Pei Lin said, "I'm not the boss; I'm just a minor shareholder." She then smiled at Chunliang: "Director Xu, sorry for disrupting Huichun Hall's business."
Chunliang replied, "It's fine; persistent effort is more important than rushing ahead."
Pei Lin said to Zhao Yongsheng, "Director Zhao, did you hear that? Director Xu is mad at me."
Zhao Yongsheng wasn't sure how far their relationship had developed and laughed, "I won't interfere in your business matters."
Chunliang had no interest in staying long and used the excuse of having other matters to attend to, ready to leave.
Pei Lin, however, said, "Today is Saturday; no matter how big the matter is, you should have a meal before leaving. I also plan to toast you a few more drinks to thank you for your understanding and tolerance during this time."
Zhao Yongsheng also urged, "Don't leave, or I won't even have someone to drink with."
Pei Lin laughed, "Later, I'll introduce some big celebrities to you."
At this moment, the crowd behind them suddenly began to stir. Chunliang looked over to see chaos, as the opening ceremony had reached the giveaway segment, where the boss, Pei Yu, accompanied by a third-tier celebrity from Xiangjiang, Lisa, were distributing gifts.
The gifts were nothing more than samples of breast enhancement cream, not worth much. The main aim was to use this event to promote their product. Unexpectedly, the onlookers swarmed in, and the distribution turned into a scramble.
Pei Yu and the female celebrity were surrounded in the center by the crowd. Shouting at the top of his lungs, Pei Yu said, "No need to rush, everyone. We have prepared plenty of samples, assuring everyone here will get one... Hey... Why are you touching me? Pervert..."
Pei Lin turned around and rushed inside, only to be grabbed by Zhao Yongsheng. With good intentions, he knew that even if Pei Lin rushed in, there would be no use amidst such chaos. She might even face the same fate as Pei Yu and the others, with plenty of wandering hands on the scene.
Chunliang was speechless at the scene. He had seen scrambles for food and water before, but never for breast enhancing creams. It was one thing for women to scramble, but there were quite a few elderly men joining in. Even if they wanted to scramble, why were they feeling others up? Did they want to experience the effect first-hand in broad daylight?
As the situation rapidly spiraled out of control, Pei Lin could only take out her phone to call the police.
Chunliang stepped in to warn those scrambling for the cream: "Stop it! We've already called the police!" Although his voice was loud, no one at the scene listened to him. Not only breast enhancement cream was being grabbed, but also flower baskets and balloons.
Pei Yu and the female celebrity were huddled together on the ground, covering their faces in fear, doing their best to protect their chests. While their fronts were secure, their backsides suffered, as a hand reached out and groped the female celebrity's rear, causing her to scream, "I… I can't breathe… breathe..." Her breathing grew increasingly labored.
The female celebrity, Lisa, turned a ghastly shade due to difficulty breathing, her expression extremely terrifying, with the air she inhaled barely squeezing through her constricted airway, producing a whistle-like sound.
Realizing something was wrong, Pei Yu shouted, "Help! Help!"
The people scrambling around also noticed something was wrong, realizing if someone died, nobody would want to take responsibility. Just moments ago, they were scrambling forward; now, they were escaping in droves, fearing they'd be blamed if they didn't run fast enough.
In the distance, the sound of police sirens could already be heard, as the police arrived swiftly after receiving the report.
Hearing that a celebrity had fallen ill, Chunliang and Zhao Yongsheng hurried over. From the female celebrity's symptoms, Zhao Yongsheng determined that she was having an acute asthma attack. Typically, people with a history of asthma would carry an emergency inhaler with them, yet upon inquiring with the female celebrity's assistant, there was no knowledge of her having asthma, and there wasn't any medication in her bag upon checking.
Pei Lin quickly called 120, as what was supposed to be a joyous opening turned into this mess.
Asthma leads to breathing difficulties due to acute bronchial spasms, and Zhao Yongsheng's diagnosis was accurate, knowing the treatment method.
The first step during an attack is to provide oxygen. If the patient's respiratory muscles weaken, non-invasive ventilation may be employed to aid breathing. Corticosteroids, such as dexamethasone or methylprednisolone, are used to counter inflammation and allergies, while bronchial dilators like aminophylline are typically administered.
However, no matter how comprehensive a treatment plan is, it requires cooperation, and the scene was far from equipped to handle such emergencies.
What made Zhao Yongsheng anxious was the rapid progression of the female celebrity's condition. It wouldn't be long before she showed signs of laryngospasm, potentially reaching the fourth degree. Without timely airway clearance, she risked suffocating before the ambulance arrived.
Zhao Yongsheng quickly made a decision that she needed an immediate tracheotomy; any delay might be too late. He asked Pei Lin, "Is there a tracheotomy kit? Even the usually calm Pei Lin was now at a loss, understanding that although Lisa was just a third-rate celebrity, if she were to die at the opening celebration, the opening day of 'Beauty Enhancement' might as well be its last day.
Tracheotomy kit? Zhao Yongsheng, what are you thinking? This is a breast enhancement clinic, not a hospital. Where would I get a tracheotomy kit?
"A scalpel and disinfectant supplies, or even a rubber tube!" Zhao Yongsheng shouted.
Pei Lin frantically turned and ran towards the store, as the hundreds of people who were watching had now scattered completely, realizing something serious had happened. Only a fool would stay and take the fall.
Lisa's eyes were wide open, her mouth struggling to gape, looking very much like a dying fish.
She attempted to inhale, but her larynx had stiffened, her neck petrified, and the scene before her eyes began to blur as she thought of death.
Zhao Yongsheng suddenly remembered Huichun Hall, which, although a traditional Chinese medicine clinic, should have some common medical equipment, right? He then realized that during this crucial moment, Chunliang was nowhere to be found, and just as he was wondering.
Chunliang's voice came from behind, "Let me handle it!"
Chunliang approached with a needle kit and instructed Pei Yu to prop Lisa up.
Zhao Yongsheng hastily cautioned, "Her acute asthma attack cannot withstand any hasty movements."
"We can't just sit and watch her suffocate!"
Chunliang's voice was filled with an authoritative power that brooked no argument.
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