《Famous Among Top Surgeons in the 90s》 Chapter 1 - Chapter 1: Back to the 90s Chapter 1: Back to the 90s How many surgeons are there in the country, how many female surgeons, and among thoracic surgeons, how many women actually stand at the operating table as the Chief Surgeon? A thousand? A hundred? Ten? One?! No, youre all wrong. The voice of the person on stage grew softer and softer, The answer is zero In 1996, in the emergency room of the Third Peoples Hospital in Minjiang District, Songyuan City. Under the dark night, the dilapidated emergency room building was faintly visible, its front courtyard lights dangling messily in the wind, a stark contrast to the dazzling neon lights on the street outside. The ambulance bearing the big, bold letters Third Hospital screeched into the hospitals iron gate, causing a loud clang when it brushed against the gate. The security guard in the booth rushed out to check the gate. Roused by the noise, Xie Wanying, who had been standing in the courtyard, snapped back to reality; her blurry vision sharpened, focusing on the entrance of the emergency room. She saw several flustered nurses pushing an emergency gurney out of the emergency room, slightly ahead of them, a male doctor examined the pupils of the patient lying on the gurney with a flashlight. Blood pressure? Systolic 70, diastolic 40. Low blood pressure, whats the situation? Whats the patients complaint? Says its pain in the chest. Heart disease? Myocardial infarction? The stethoscope was placed on the patients chest to listen. At that moment, the patient was drenched in sweat, his complexion was completely colorless, he looked as though he were dead, and his lips were pale. The male doctor said, Quickly get him inside and give him a shot of morphine for the pain. Youre wrong its not a heart attack, its a ruptured aortic aneurysm. The pallor isnt due to pain, its due to blood loss Xie Wanyings lips parted unconsciously, and a string of words slipped out. The nurses pushed the gurney with the patient into the emergency rescue room. The emergency doctor, following behind the patient and nurses, turned back hastily, then abruptly stopped upon hearing the words carried by the wind. He turned around and saw the girl standing in the courtyard. The girl was slim and tall, with a sleek braid hanging down, like a willow bending in the wind, her skin fair, her wrists delicate, wearing a blue and white high school uniform. Xie Wanying, under the gaze of the other, took in the mans face as well. The male doctor was quite handsome and dashing. With a small chin and a standard fair complexion, he didnt have the rigid square face, making him quite popular with young girls. His hair was styled to match the trend of current celebrities, with short, messy tips and fluttering bangs, his eyes bright and clear in the night. If he werent wearing a white coat, you might mistake him for a young singer with a guitar walking down the street. Wearing the white coat, however, made him even more striking. He looked to be in his early twenties, but his actual age might be slightly older, as a good-looking face can often conceal ones true age. Xie Wanyings gaze fell on the doctors badge hanging on the chest pocket of the mans white coat, which read: Neurosurgery, Cao Yong. On reflection, the black pen in the pocket of his white coat was quite cool. Neurosurgery, no wonder he didnt identify the difference between a heart attack and a ruptured aorta at first glance. Xie Wanying thought. Dr. Cao, the patient called a nurse from the entrance of the emergency room. Hearing the nurse calling, Cao Yong quickly turned and entered the emergency room, unable to shake the image of the high school girl he had just seen. Whose student was she? Which school did she attend? How could she come up with the medical term for a ruptured aortic aneurysm? Had he heard her wrong? Chapter 2 - Chapter 2: Back to the 90s 2 Chapter 2: Back to the 90s 2 As he reached for the black pen in his pocket to write a medical order, Cao Yong lifted his head and took another quick glance at the patients complexion, blood pressure, and other vital signs. Should we do an ECG, Dr. Cao? the intern asked as he pushed the EKG machine over, waiting for the order. No, send her to the CT room first. Make a call to the CT room and inform them that the patients condition is urgent, there might be an aneurysm rupture with major blood loss requiring emergency surgery, and ask them to confirm as quickly as possible, said Cao Yong. As he spoke these words, he paused in astonishment, realizing that he might be crazy. To bypass the diagnosis procedure for a heart attack, which he initially suspected, and follow the advice of a highschooler to have the patient undergo a CT scan was unprecedented. Surprised by his words, the intern asked, Do you think the patients diagnosis isnt a heart attack, Dr. Cao? The symptoms clearly resembled those of a heart attack. Go for the CT! Cao Yong asserted. Regardless, sometimes a doctor has to trust their intuition, especially during emergencies when theres no time for a slow, thorough analysis. Xie Wanying, looking over at the emergency room bed about to be pushed in the direction of the CT room, blinked in confusion: How did that doctor change the diagnostic direction? Suddenly, his initial diagnosis aligned with hers. At the hospital entrance, a security guard was arguing with a middle-aged woman. Im looking for my daughter; she was standing over there. We came to visit relatives living in your hospitals staff dormitory. Her name is Zhou Ruomei, a gynecologist at your hospital, and she is my cousin, said the middle-aged woman. The staff dormitory building doesnt go through the main hospital route, comrade. You should go to the right. I know that. Im telling you, Im looking for my daughter; she took the wrong way and ended up in your hospital, the middle-aged woman said anxiously, stamping her foot, then raised her voice to shout, Yingying, Yingying! Hearing her mothers voice, Xie Wanying turned around: Mom. I told you to wait for me at the hospital gate after school so we could go to your aunts house together. Where did you run off to? Sun Rongfang scolded, pointing at her daughter while raising her voice. Surprised by the after school phrase from her mother, Xie Wanying thought, what after school? She had long since graduated and was working. That wasnt right. Looking at her mother more closely, although it was dark, she noticed her hair wasnt the white of aging but was still black and there were fewer wrinkles on her face, no age spots. Looking down, Xie Wanying saw the canvas shoes on her feet, the kind she used to wear in her student days. She noted her sleeve cuff was that of a highschool uniform. Feeling a weight on her shoulder, she realized she was carrying a backpack. Upon putting the backpack down and unzipping it, the opening revealed it was packed with senior-year textbooks and practice exam papers. Mom, what year is it? Xie Wanying asked, hardly daring to believe what she was seeing. Sun Rongfang pushed past the security guard, came over, and jabbed her daughters head with her finger: Have you gone silly from studying? The college entrance exams are in a few days, and youre asking me the date? Its 1996, the security guard chimed in, who had joined Sun Rongfang to see what was the matter. 1996? Xie Wanyings eyes widened. Heavens, she had been reborn, back to 1996, on the eve of the college entrance examination! Lets go quickly, Ive already called your aunt; theyre probably waiting impatiently at home, Sun Rongfang said, pulling her daughter towards the exit while continuing, By the way, lets buy a bag of fruit before going upstairs, its not nice to show up empty-handed. Carrying her backpack, Xie Wanying listened to her mothers familiar nagging and looked back at the sign of the Third Hospital, reflecting on the life-changing moment she was currently experiencing. Chapter 3 - Chapter 3: 【3】Doctors Relative Chapter 3: 3Doctors Relative Tomorrow, national college entrance exam candidates across the country are going to fill out their college preference forms. She wants to study medicine, so her mother took her to her aunts house to seek advice. Her aunt, Zhou Ruomei, went from being a midwife to a self-taught obstetrics and gynecology doctor, and married Ding Yuhai, a general surgeon at the same hospital; her life story is truly inspirational. Other lines are as mountains, meaning that people outside of an industry never know the secrets within. If you want to pursue medicine, you must understand what the doctors circle is like. Fortunately, they had such an impressive cousin, and Sun Rongfang naturally brought her daughter to consult with relatives. Sun Rongfang was picking out fruits at a fruit stand near the hospital, selecting Sunkist oranges imported from America, which were extremely expensive, nearly ten yuan apiece. In 1996, when an average familys monthly salary was a few hundred yuan, these fruits were simply unaffordable luxuries. For her daughters future, Sun Rongfang was all in, squandering money left and right while saying, Your aunts family is not lacking in good things. She definitely wont appreciate if we buy small oranges or watermelons. The gifts others give to their family are incredibly good. So, study hard, and after you graduate, have your aunt help you arrange a position in a hospital. Once you become a doctor, your life will be different, too. Xie Wanying looked at her mothers actions, held herself back three times, but ultimately couldnt help blurting out, Mom, theres no need to buy them, aunt doesnt like the oranges we buy, and she doesnt think I can become a doctor. What? Sun Rongfang turned around, disagreeing with her daughters words, You can be a doctor, and your aunt would be thrilled to death. Her own daughter couldnt get into medical school, which pained her for a long time. Now, you can vindicate her daughter, she would be delighted. How big of a face her mother must have, to think that her cousin would treat her nieces daughter as her own. After reflecting on it, Xie Wanying realized that intellectuals are indeed different. Zhou Ruomei truly never spoke ill of anyone in front of others. There was only one reason: doctors could silence ordinary people with their medical knowledge, which most dont understand. To her mother, who hadnt even completed elementary school, her doctor cousin was always surrounded by a halo of admiration. Of course, it remained to be seen whether her cousin was genuinely kind to her niece or if she harbored ulterior motives. After spending one hundred yuan on eight oranges, holding the heavy bag in her hand, Sun Rongfang was quite pleased and felt she had the confidence to take her daughter to visit her cousins home. The mother and daughter then walked into the small alley next to the hospital, which was the shortcut the security guard had mentioned, leading directly to the hospital staff residential area. The hospital had good benefits and its staff residential quarters. The buildings in the neighborhood were well-situated, with good quality, safe and elegant environment, and proximity to the hospital. People invariably get sick, and having a home next to the hospital was reassuring. Xie Wanying remembered that later, when housing prices soared, the apartments left over from this era in the hospital were all without exception hot commodities in the resale market. Zhou Ruomei lived on the so-called golden floor, the third floor, in the middle of the residential area. Upon this, Sun Rongfang once again boasted to her daughter about her cousins home: Your uncle-in-law is the lead surgeon of the general surgery department, you know? When you get there, remember to greet him properly. Xie Wanying didnt make a sound at first, seeing as she had been unable to stop her mother earlier and could only wait to get to the others home for them to throw a damp towel, waking her mother up to reality. After climbing to the third floor, Sun Rongfang pressed the doorbell and, worried that no one inside would hear, additionally called out, Is Zhou Ruomei there? I am, a womans voice answered from inside, walking to the door to open it. Chapter 4 - Chapter 4: 【4】The threshold to become a doctor Chapter 4: 4The threshold to become a doctor The door opened, revealing a woman with a neat, short haircut and a mole on her left jaw that was said to be a Beautys mark. Thats your cousin auntie, call her quick, Sun Rongfang hinted to her daughter with a nudge. Cousin auntie, Xie Wanying murmured softly. Come in, Zhou Ruomei invited them inside, heading back to the living room herself. Sun Rongfang followed her cousin sister into the house and helped her close the door. Remember to change into slippers, reminded Zhou Ruomei. After putting on the house slippers at the entrance, Sun Rongfang smiled at her cousin sister, Your slippers are really beautiful. Zhou Ruomei, flattered by her cousin sisters compliment, laughed, They brought them back from abroad. Slippers from abroad? Sun Rongfang took a closer look at the slippers she was wearing. Mom, lets go sit down, Xie Wanying tugged at her mother. Sun Rongfang, unbothered by the slippers, took the opportunity to instruct her daughter, Learn from your cousin auntie well, and in future, let someone gift you things from abroad too. Zhou Ruomei couldnt stop smiling and when she asked them to take a seat, she said to her cousin, Help yourself to the tea canisters under the coffee table. Whatever you want to drink, serve yourself. Ive got every type of tea hereforeign black tea, domestic Tieguanyin, Longjing from the West Lake; its all there, see for yourself. Hearing her cousin sister say this, Sun Rongfang was delighted and hurried to fill the kettle at the sink, eager to make tea. Xie Wanying found a small stool to sit on, clasping her school bag on her lap. Zhou Ruomei across from her surreptitiously sized up her features. Sun Rongfang returned with the filled kettle, asking her cousin sister, Wheres your husband? Hes in the room reading, Zhou Ruomei replied. Sun Rongfang voiced her request, I was hoping Yingying could get some advice from your husband. Yingying says shes thinking of studying to become a surgeon. Surgery? Zhou Ruomei was seemingly taken aback, Does she want to study medicine? Yes. Didnt I tell you over the phone? When Yingying graduates, youll help her find a way to stay at your hospital. Its tough to stay in our hospital now. These days, the educational qualifications for doctors are getting higher. In our hospital, in a few years, they probably wont accept undergraduates anymore; theyll only want postgraduate degrees. Im afraid she wont make it in time. Hearing her cousin sister say this, Sun Rongfang grew anxious, You mean you cant even introduce Yingying to a position at your hospital? How could I? If youre capable, go make acquaintances with the hospital director. But the son of our hospital director has already married and had children; theres no chance for that, Zhou Ruomei chuckled. Agitated, Sun Rongfang asked, Cousin sister, surely theres something you can do? Theres one way. Unless Yingying gets in on her own merit, Zhou Ruomei casually suggested, Lets see how Yingying does on her college entrance exams, no rush. We dont even know her situation yet. Her teacher said shes doing well. She ranked within the top hundred in the city for all three mock exams. So what if shes among the best in the city? When my son took the exam for Zhongshan Medical, he was one of the top three hundred in the province and got into the clinical medicine course. If Yingying wants to study medicine, dont bother unless she can get into Zhongshan Medical within the province. Without it, her degree will be worthless. People will think shes incompetent. The top hospitals in the province only hire graduates from Zhongshan Medical. Do you really want your daughter to end up as a health worker in a county-level clinic? After hearing all this, Sun Rongfang was stunned: if this was the case, should her daughter even bother applying for medical school? Last year, the lowest score to be admitted into the clinical medicine program at Zhongshan Medical University was for students who ranked within the top two thousand in the province. Your Yingying definitely wont be able to get in, declared Zhou Ruomei. So, cousin sister, do you mean your daughter got in because Chapter 5 - Chapter 5: 【5】The top medical school in the nation Chapter 5: 5The top medical school in the nation Right, Ive already told my Looloo, either get into Zhongshan Medical University or dont bother studying medicine at all, better to attend Zhongshan Finance and Economics than some other medical school. So, my Looloo went to a business college. The elation Sun Rongfang had felt upon arrival was all gone. Watching her cousins expression, Zhou Ruomei suddenly perked up and summoned, Quickly, make some tea. Didnt you say you like foreign teas? This black tea is very delicious, have a try; its directly from abroad. Sun Rongfang didnt know how to continue the conversation. The thought that her daughter wanting to become a doctor was this difficult completely took her by surprise. She knew that there were different levels of doctors, but she hadnt expected the process to be so cruel even at the stage of college entrance exams. We have a guest? The door to the study opened, and out came a tall and learned man with glasses, Zhou Ruomeis husband, Ding Yuhai. Hello, brother-in-law, Sun Rongfang turned to greet him. I heard that youre thinking about medical school? Clearly, Ding Yuhai had been listening to the conversation in the living room all along. Yes, Yingying said she wants to be a surgeon, Sun Rongfang said hastily for her daughter, hoping her cousins husband might have different ideas than her cousin. Thats dreaming. The splash of cold water from Ding Yuhai startled Sun Rongfang. Zhou Ruomei laughed while gently slapping her husbands arm, Give my cousin some face. They dont understand medicine. Thats why isnt this something that needs to be made clear to them? She wants to be a surgeon? Obstetrics and gynecology are also surgical fields. Does she want to be an obstetrician and gynecologist? Ding Yuhai questioned. Xie Wanying, who had been silent and looking at the floor the whole time, lifted her head to answer, No, I want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon. Cardiothoracic surgeon? Ding Yuhai waved his hand and shook his head, Female cardiothoracic surgeons? As far as I know, there isnt a single one in the country. There was an article in the paper a few days ago Sun Rongfang had also heard about this from her daughter, who read the newspapers. Newspapers are for publicity. I know who youre talking about. That person was sent abroad for training and upon returning, as far as I know, the dean of their hospital had her perform a few surgeries for the newspapers to add to their hospitals image. Actually, for the most important upcoming surgeries in their department, not one would be passed to her as Chief Surgeon. Women being surgeons in the first place is beyond reason. Obstetrics and gynecology is an exception because of patient and family requests. Cardiothoracic surgery is the most difficult and highest-risk of all surgical specialties, and no department head or hospital dean would ever entrust such surgeries to a female surgeon. What are the reasons women are unsuitable? Sun Rongfang stuttered. Can women endure sleepless nights? Can they stand by an operating table for twenty-four hours straight without fatigue? Female doctors have a fixed menstrual cyclecan they operate unobstructed during those days each month? These were all facts, and Sun Rongfangs head drooped down. Tell your Yingying to give up the idea of being a doctor. Study finance, become an accountant, or a teacher; those are professions men in their circles favor for women, and she wouldnt have an issue with marriage prospects in the future, Zhou Ruomei planned for her cousin. No, I must become a doctor. I will apply to Capital Medical University, Guoxie Medical University, for the eight-year direct undergraduate-to-Ph.D. program, specializing in surgery, the one that only admits ten students per class, Xie Wanying enunciated clearly. For her, reborn with grand ambitions, finally having the chance to grasp this lofty dream was something she was determined to hold onto tightly. Chapter 6 - Chapter 6: 【6】Didnt let her pass the exam Chapter 6: 6Didnt let her pass the exam Whats this eight-year integrated bachelor-master-doctorate program, with only ten people in a class? Sun Rongfang apparently heard her daughter mention this for the first time, couldnt understand, and looked towards her cousin and cousins husband for clarification. Zhou Ruomei and Ding Yuhais faces were a mix of pale and flushing. Angered, Zhou Ruomei waved her hand dismissively at her younger cousin, No need for tea, you all go back home. Such a rude child, not listening to a word the elders saywhats there to talk about? Sun Rongfang was stunned, unable to grasp how her daughters words had managed to offend her cousin and cousins husband, especially when Yingying hadnt said a single bad thing about them. Was the cousins family genuinely stupid or pretentiously foolish and malicious? Zhou Ruomei wondered. Claiming she could definitely get into Guoxie Medical Universitys integrated bachelor-master-doctorate programwasnt that tantamount to trampling on their son, who had been accepted to Zhongshan Medical University, a son of a family of doctors? And to do it right in front of her and her husbandhow could they not be angry? If Zhongshan Medical is ranked first in the province, then Guoxie Medical University is ranked first in the whole country. Their integrated bachelor-master-doctorate program is considered the top of all medical schools nationwide. Go back, think carefully about what my husband and I told you, Zhou Ruomei said earnestly to her younger cousin. Seeing her cousins earnest desire to see them off, Sun Rongfang had no choice but to get up and take her daughter home, attempting to leave behind some Sunkist oranges, which Zhou Ruomei refused. Take them back for yourself. Im aware of your familys financial situation. I also want to make it clear that the early stages of being a doctor are very tough and dont pay much. If you go work in a small county health clinic, the salary is even lower than most peoples. Think it over before deciding whether Yingying should apply for medical school, she added. Zhou Ruomeis words were a real blow, causing Sun Rongfang to completely lose heart over the idea of her daughter attending medical school. If its going to be in some small county clinic, forget about ittheres no point. Sun Rongfang thought. Upon leaving her aunts house, Xie Wanying remained very calm throughout the journey. What do you think? Sun Rongfang asked her daughter, looking back, Your aunt makes some good points, maybe we shouldnt bother with medical school? Mom, lets talk about it after the results of the college entrance exam come in, Xie Wanying replied, knowing that anything she said at this point wouldnt matter; her results would speak for themselves. Your aunt said you wont get in, Sun Rongfang said, shaking her head dismissively, already brainwashed by her cousin. Xie Wanying thought, if her mother could hear Zhou Ruomeis true thoughts, she would be in for a shock. Zhou Ruomei had always looked down upon her less-educated cousin Sun Rongfang, who married a freight truck driveras an intellectual, she always felt a sense of superiority at heart. After their cousins had left, Zhou Ruomei and her husband Ding Yuhai talked, What a pity to become a doctor. Yingying is rather pretty; she might be better off learning to sing, Zhou Ruomei remarked. Upon hearing his wifes words, Ding Yuhai couldnt help but admire her cunningwasnt she indirectly implying one should sell their looks? Zhou Ruomei thought, if her cousins daughter ended up relying on her looks, there was no need to worry about her child being overshadowed in the future. If the daughter of a truck driver became a doctor and outperformed the children from a family of doctors, that would be heartbreaking for her. The phone rang, and Ding Yuhai answered it. Old Ding, theres been a serious incident in emergency tonight. What happened? In emergency, a young person preliminarily diagnosed a rare case of an aortic aneurysm rupture just by sight! Chapter 7 - Chapter 7: [7] What to do if there are no specialists? Chapter 7: [7] What to do if there are no specialists? Dr. Cao, youre amazing, to diagnose such a rare disease so quickly! The interns and nurses buzzed around him, but Cao Yong stared at the CT reports conclusion, a bit stunned. In truth, it wasnt he who made the diagnosis immediatelyit was that high school girl Who exactly was she? Turning around, Cao Yong pushed through the crowd and quickly walked to the emergency room entrance. There were no people standing in the small courtyard, where the hospitals ambulance was parked. Could he have been dreaming, imagining a little fairy descending to tell him what was wrong with the patient? Dr. Cao, who are you looking for? asked the nurse following him. Was there a girl standing in the courtyard just now, wearing a high school uniform? Cao Yong asked, pointing to where Xie Wanying had stood. No, I dont think so. The nurse and intern doctors all shook their heads. Dr. Cao, I called our hospitals general surgery department, but our hospital doesnt have a specialized thoracic surgery department. They said they cant perform this surgery. The intern who had been tasked with calling other departments came running back, dripping with sweat, and reported to Cao Yong in urgency. Cao Yongs face suddenly changed: Damn! He had forgotten; this wasnt the hospital where he used to work. On the other end, Ding Yuhai was surprised to receive a call from his colleague: Which young guy is this impressive, diagnosing an aortic aneurysm, a rather rare case. Not a young guy from our hospital. Hes an old classmate of the dean and from Capital Hospital, borrowed by our Newly-built Neurosurgery Department for exchange guidance. They say he was already a top student in medical school, part of the Returned Overseas Faction, only arrived a week ago, surname Cao. Tonight, it seems he just happened to temporarily replace someone as the in-charge resident of our hospital, so he encountered the rare case. A talented student from Capital, impressive. The problem is, what can be done after making the diagnosis? It might be too late to transfer to the provincial hospital. We dont have anyone in this city who can perform that kind of surgery. Although our dean has been eyeing aggressively to surpass City One Hospital by building the most advanced surgery department in the city, introducing an extracorporeal circulation machine, he has yet to attract a thoracic surgery expert to our hospital. Ding Yuhai said this with a hint of pride slipping through his words. Being a doctor, like cooking, is tough without the right ingredients. A doctor from Capital would still face limitations in their environment. Tonight, Cao Yong would have to admit defeat. At the hospital, Cao Yong, on his way to the operating room, stripped off his white coat to reveal the green scrub underneath and phoned his old classmate from the thoracic surgery department of his hospital, Zhu Huicang, on his Motorola cellphone: Tell me what to do, and Ill do it. No one here can. Have you gone mad? This isnt our hospital. What else can I do? Stand by and watch him die, when he has a wife and kids? In the area where the patients family was located, there was a chorus of weeping. Sigh. Zhu Huicang exhaled and explained how difficult it was to train specialists in thoracic surgery; laypeople did not understand. Therefore, when relatives blamed the hospital for not having thoracic surgery specialists, it was perhaps fair to say that hospitals with a real thoratic surgery department were few and far between, and many prefecture-level cities didnt even have one such hospital. Turning back, Zhu Huicang said to his old classmate, I can tell you what to do, but you need to be extremely cautious because thoracic surgery requires an additional two years of specialized training after becoming a general surgeon. Okay, its the same with neurosurgery. I have some memory of doing a thoracic surgery internship; I just want to confirm with you now. Chapter 8 - Chapter 8: [8] Ive learned her name Chapter 8: [8] Ive learned her name ` Cao Yong was remembered as a well-known star student at their medical school, and Zhu Huicang finally felt relieved, I have confidence in you, go ahead and do it. Ready to scrub in and disinfect for the operating room, the intern was holding the phone for him. Zhu Huicang reminisced and reviewed the surgical procedures with him, while praising his old classmate, You ruled out a heart attack right away. With that skill, wouldnt it have been better if youd joined our cardiothoracic surgery department from the start? Ah! Regarding this matter, Cao Yong decided to be honest with his old classmate, Ill explain everything to you when I get back. The operating room was brightly lit all night. The next morning, the entire hospital knew that the star student from the Capital had saved an emergent and critical rare case. When Ding Yuhai returned to surgery with his briefcase in hand, you can imagine how sullen he felt: rumor had it that this Cao Yong was only in his twenties and would certainly achieve even greater things in the future, since the golden age for surgeons is between thirty and forty-something. Different from her husbands sullen mood, Zhou Ruomei was thrilled and was on her way to see the Handsome Cao from the Capital at the emergency department. Getting on good terms with someone from the Capital could benefit her son, who would be a doctor in the future, and she heard that he was single; perhaps this could secure a match for her daughter. Head Nurse Min. Zhou Ruomei took the hand of the head nurse in the emergency room and made a friendly gesture. The head nurse saw through Zhou Ruomeis intentions at a glance and confided to her in private, Hes a handsome guy, if I didnt have a daughter, Id definitely bring her here to meet him. Zhou Ruomei stood on tiptoe and her eyes lit up at the sight of Cao Yong, who carried an air of coolness as he approached: he was clearly much more handsome than the head nurse had described. Dr. Cao, this is Doctor Zhou from our obstetrics and gynecology department. She has a daughter who attends Zhongshan Finance and Economics, just a few years younger than you, the head nurse hinted to Cao Yong, making the introduction as Zhou Ruomei had suggested. Cao Yong yawned secretly, having performed surgery all night, he would have gone to sleep long ago if he didnt have to handover his shift; he wasnt in the mood to listen to their nonsense. Seeing that Cao Yong did not respond or pay attention to them, Zhou Ruomei and the head nurse exchanged a look: People from the Capital really carry that kind of assured arrogance. Doctor Zhou. The security guard from last nights shift came in to ask Zhou Ruomei, Did a relative come looking for you last night? They took the wrong turn and ended up here in the emergency department. Did they find your home afterward? Hearing this, Zhou Ruomei felt embarrassed by her cousin, Sun Rongfang, so she didnt reply. No? The dutiful security guard persisted in asking, Her daughter said shes going to sit for the college entrance exam soon, in her senior year of high school, so her mother brought her to find you. Her mother calls her Yingying; they stood in the small courtyard outside our emergency room door last night. Was it the fairy-like girl from last night? Cao Yong, who had been reviewing a patient file with his head down, suddenly pricked up his ears, looked up, and pointed with his pen towards the security guard, Are you talking about the female student from last night called Yingying? Did you see her, Dr. Cao? The security guard was thrilled, finally having confirmation that he hadnt lied, and he nodded vigorously at Cao Yong, Yes, her mother calls her Yingying. Why dont you ask Doctor Zhou? As Cao Yongs gaze turned towards her, Zhou Ruomeis heart tightened and she waved her hands dismissively, I dont have such relatives; dont listen to his nonsense. Zhou Ruomei thought to herself as she denied knowing them outright that Handsome Cao was an important person from the Capital that her daughter and son needed to ingratiate themselves with; she could not possibly help her cousin make a connection. After speaking, Zhou Ruomei turned and walked away to avoid Cao Yongs inquiring gaze, feeling that she must not let Cao Yong get in touch with her cousins family no matter what. Cao Yong had no choice but to look down again, but his pen unwittingly scribbled the name of the fairy-like girl onto the paper: Yingying. After writing it, he was stunned himself. ` Chapter 9 - Chapter 9: Beyond the heavens there are other heavens Chapter 9: Beyond the heavens there are other heavens The Xie Family started breakfast early, at just past six oclock. Xie Changrong asked his daughter-in-law, Did you take Yingying to see your cousin and ask how things were? Sun Rongfang recalled the experience from the night before and had no desire to answer. Seeing his daughter-in-laws expression, Xie Changrong seemed to have expected such a response, saying, Havent I said it before? Hoping for Yingying to become a doctor is less realistic than placing our hopes on our son. Last night, Zhou Ruomei and Ding Ruohai had indeed said as much, mentioning that the chances for a woman to become a surgeon were virtually zero. Becoming a surgeon might sound prestigious, but general practitioners are considered mediocre by the average person. Sun Rongfang picked up her chopsticks: Lets eat, she said, adding another egg to the bowl of her son, who was still in elementary school. Xie Wanying was all too familiar with the scene before her. That year, her mother had insisted on having another son despite her advanced age, even if it meant paying a fine or being fired and disgraced at work. The Xie family couldnt be without a grandson, a male descendant, or the extinguishing of their family linethat was her fathers and the entire Xie Familys attitude. Her mother could only go along with her husbands wishes. Since elementary school, Xie Wanying had earned a pile of awards, but all she could ultimately gain was her fathers praise, coupled with the refrain, Its a pity shes a girl with no future. The problem was that everyone around her, whether her parents colleagues or friends and relatives, all said the same thing: Raising a daughter is not as good as raising a son. Even the intellectual aunt and her husband believed, A woman cant wield the scalpel; only a man has the opportunity. Ring, ring, ring. The phone rang. Xie Changrong stood up to answer it, saying to his wife, Its from my dad, most likely. Grandpa Xie was on the other end telling his son, Ive inquired around, and Yingying should apply to the normal college. Its best for a woman to be a teacher. Hearing this, Xie Changrong became even more pleased, saying to his overly optimistic wife and daughter, Look, even my father says so. Sun Rongfang snap dropped her chopsticks, too angry to continue eating, and went to hang clothes on the balcony. Perhaps her mother once dreamed of breaking free from all these constraints, but being powerless herself, she could only pin her hopes on her daughter; she bought a hundred-yuan bag of Sunkist oranges, yet even the well-educated cousin scorned the idea of a woman. Stuffing a bun into her mouth, Xie Wanying picked up her schoolbag and walked to the door, where she pushed her bicycle out and rode away. With the college entrance exam approaching, at the end of June and beginning of July, the scorching heat was intense and the sun already fierce early in the morning. Students heading to school braved the baking sun, riding bicycles through the bustling streets. Xie Wanyings school, Jin Qiao High School, was ranked first in Songyuan City. It was precisely because her daughter attended such a prestigious school that Sun Rongfang harbored a sliver of hope for her daughters future. However, Zhou Ruomeis words the previous night had revealed a harsh reality: theres always someone better. Songyuan City was not the provincial capital but just a second-tier prefectural city in the province. A student ranked within the top hundred from Songyuan would drop to several thousand when compared at the provincial level. The college entrance exam was not merely a competition against students from ones own city but against the whole nation. Even so, Zhou Ruomei had clearly gone too far with what she said last night, intentionally hurting her cousin and the cousins daughter. A mock exams results are no indication of the actual college entrance exam. Many students who do well in mocks flounder in the real exam, while others who perform mediocrely in mocks suddenly shoot up like rockets come exam time, achieving outstanding results. Xie Wanying reflected on her previous life, when she had actually been scared by her aunts words, and as a result, dutifully chose the medical laboratory technology program at a second-tier medical college when filling out her college application. Chapter 10 - Chapter 10: Fill out the wish form Chapter 10: Fill out the wish form The final results of the college entrance exam came out, and her scores were surprisingly enough to get into Zhongshan Medical University. Regrettably, it was too late. It was only afterwards that she learned her aunt by marriage truly did not want her to attend Zhongshan Medical University like her cousin did. Attending Zhongshan Medical University meant she could work in the provincial capital city, which would have immediately elevated her social status by more than just a notch. Zhou Ruomei was not willing to see her cousins daughter soar up the branches like that. Luckily, fate was kind, allowing her to choose her own path in life at this critical moment. Today was the day when all senior high school students in the city were filling out their college application forms, and the large ceiling fans in the classroom hummed on. On the platform, the class teacher Liu Hui called the class president to distribute the college application forms. They were first given a mock form to fill out, which they would then copy onto the official form to prevent mistakes. Liu Hui addressed the students from the podium, Make sure you do not mix up the institution codes and the major codes, a mistake could have serious consequences. What is the early admission round, and what are the first and second rounds of admissionsthe college entrance examination recruitment catalog has it all written down. Remember to check the box for major adjustment within the same school, this gives you an extra opportunity. The classroom filled with the swishing sound of pens writing, and Liu Hui knew her students were all smart and well-prepared, so she wasnt worried. Once they finished the mock form in a bit, she planned to collect them and check them in the office. As soon as the class teacher left, the classroom immediately turned into a marketplace, voices clamoring louder than others. Yingying, what did you fill in? Xie Wanying was nudged on the shoulder by her deskmate Zhang Wei, who asked, I filled in for the medical school. Do you plan to be a doctor? But my mom doesnt think you can do it, Zhang Wei shook her head. Isnt your mom a bank executive? Right, shes seen a lot of people working at the bank and she thinks shes spotted some patterns, Zhang Wei trusted her mothers judgment, so she looked at her deskmate and felt that Xie Wanyings only future option was to get married, My mom says, Yingying, youre beautiful and gentle, youd be best as a teacher, or learning art would also be good. Bent over her book, Xie Wanying didnt lift her head. Since her past life had revealed her aunts true nature, she could no longer hold onto a naive and beautiful impression of all her elders. What about you? Where are you planning to go? I heard your mom wants you to study abroad in the United Kingdom? male student Hu Hao poked his head between the two girls from the back row and asked Zhang Wei. Yes, my mom has it all planned out, after a year in finance here, then off to the UK, Zhang Wei said with an air of ease when talking about studying abroad. The surrounding students listened enviously. In the late nineties, not many families could afford to send their children to study abroad, which showed that Zhang Weis family was truly an elite one. Zhang Wei, you have to leave me a phone number, Hu Hao was the first to take out his yearbook, insisting that Zhang Wei leave him a message. Who said students were innocent? The more elite the school, the less innocent its students, each one smart as a whip, its impossible not to find someone with opportunist eyes. Later, when Xie Wanying reflected on all this, she could only say that if classmates did not share in hardships together, the camaraderie was often superficial. Zhang Wei wrote in the class record eagerly passed by Hu Hao, glanced at her deskmate, and asked Hu Hao, Im done writing, do you want to write to Yingying too? Yingying, do you want to write? Chapter 11 - Chapter 11: The children of the poor take on family responsibilities early. Chapter 11: The children of the poor take on family responsibilities early. Listen to that tone, its clear she didnt want her to leave any message. Xie Wanying naturally shook her head. See, she doesnt like it. Hu Hao chuckled, unconcerned about her not writing as if it was no loss to him. The daughter of a truck driver, even if she got into a first-tier university, still faced a big problem without her familys support in finding a job. Only those children from poor families who had top-notch grades, who stood out nationally, could possibly earn a second glance. Xie Wanyings grades were mediocre, not top-notch, and her familys financial situation was just so-so, so nobody valued her. Thinking back to her past life, when she took her yearbook to exchange for signatures, not a single person had approached her proactively like Zhang Wei. This time, after rebirthing, Xie Wanying kept her yearbook away, and if nobody asked her to write in theirs, she was not going to embarrass herself by asking. Which bank in the United Kingdom are you planning to work for in the future? Hu Hao eagerly pursued the topic with Zhang Wei, London is the global financial center. You seem to know quite a lot, Zhang Wei twirled a ballpoint pen in her hand, I dont know. Ill wait for my mom to arrange it. Hearing Zhang Wei say this, Xie Wanying recalled the life of her former deskmate. Zhang Wei hadnt finished her undergraduate studies in finance in China before she went to the United Kingdom to study finance, yet she failed to land a job in a foreign bank as she had wished. This was because Zhang Weis parents, who were executives in domestic banks, couldnt afford the outrageous sums required to secure their daughter a position in a foreign bank. Xie Wanying wouldnt tell her deskmate the truth at this moment because her whole family was infatuated with foreign things, and nobody could stop them. Zhang Wei, when is your birthday? Hu Hao asked, clinging to Zhang Weis shoulder. Zhang Wei glanced at him out of the corner of her eye: Do you also want to study abroad? My dad did mention letting me go abroad, but we dont have relatives overseas, not like your mom. Maybe we should keep in touch more often, Hu Hao suggested. Zhang Wei turned her head back, showing no interest in Hu Hao. She didnt think much of Hu Hao, who was short and stocky like a dwarf winter melon. Instead, it was Zhao Wenzong with glasses who was somewhat more handsome. But Zhao Wenzong, who had already quietly returned to his book, knew his familys situation was only a bit better than Xie Wanyings. He admired her, sure, but he wasnt delusional enough to think he could climb up high enough to study abroad with Zhang Wei. As Hu Hao moved on to chat aimlessly with other classmates, Zhang Wei told Xie Wanying, If he asks you about my birthday, dont tell him. Xie Wanying nodded; she had no interest in participating in such nonsense. Zhang Wei went to talk to other people. Seeing that the two had left, Zhao Wenzong sneakily took out his yearbook from his backpack and handed it to Xie Wanying: Could you write something for me? Even writing in a yearbook had to be done with such trepidation, as some peoples mouths were just stinky. Anything could be connected to the contempt chain. Xie Wanying took his yearbook, and thinking that this was the first person who had asked her to leave a message since her rebirth, she earnestly wrote a meaningful blessing for Zhao Wenzong. After finishing, she handed it back to Zhao Wenzong with a mysteriously curved smile on her lips. Seeing her smile, Zhao Wenzong couldnt help but mutter, Youre much more beautiful than Zhang Wei. Beautiful as she might be, the elite schools boys all knew the truth that a pretty girl couldnt be eaten for sustenance. Xie Wanying turned back, rebirth had made her understand these truths early on, and Zhao Wenzongs compliment merely breezed past her ear like a gust of wind. Looking down at the yearbook she had signed, Zhao Wenzongs eyelids twitched, and he was stunned. Chapter 12 - Chapter 12: [12] Convinced that she would fail the exam Chapter 12: [12] Convinced that she would fail the exam On the classmate record, a row of delicate and beautiful regular script: I hope you can get into Guoxi University of Technologys Computer Science program. Guoxi University of Technologys Computer Science is the major with the highest admission score in the province, which Zhao Wenzong could only dream of getting into. But with his grades it would be quite difficult Yingying, you Zhao Wenzong was just about to ask for her opinion. At the door, suddenly someone shouted loudly, Xie Wanying, Teacher Liu is looking for you in the office. All the students in the class turned their heads with a swish. At the entrance of the classroom, the class president stood with hands on hips, looking quite angry, which made everyone turn back in confusion to look at Xie Wanying. Having anticipated this, Xie Wanying stood up and walked out of the classroom with light and steady steps. What happened, class president? Hu Hao went up to the class president to ask what the situation was. Shes either got a fever or shes gone crazy, bringing shame to our whole class and to Teacher Liu, the class president huffed. Do you know what she filled out? She chose the number one national surgical class. Anyone considering taking the college entrance exam knew that the class president was referring to the number one in the nation, Guoxie Medical University. The whole class was first stunned, then a group of people burst into laughter. It must be someone who didnt know the height of the sky and the thickness of the earth who would consider choosing that class. Seeing this, Zhao Wenzong hurriedly put away the note Xie Wanying had given him, pretending as if nothing had happened. Standing at the door of the teachers office, Xie Wanying knocked on the door. Im looking for Teacher Liu. Has Xie Wanying arrived? Just in time, come over here quickly! Liu Huis tone was very urgent towards her. To be fair, Liu Hui was a homeroom teacher with a strong sense of responsibility and self-esteem. Entering the teachers office, Xie Wanying approached her homeroom teachers desk. Liu Hui pulled out the college entrance choice form she had filled out, asking, You filled this out? Yes, Teacher. Did you discuss this with your family? Yes. Did you relay my words to your mother and father? Liu Hui thought, perhaps it was the Old Xie Familys lack of understanding that had led to this result. My mom respects my personal opinion. Does your mom support you? Xie Wanying knew that her mom, for her future as a doctor, had even spent a hundred yuan on new oranges, dreaming her daughter would become a great doctor. Remembering this, she nodded forcefully: Yes. Liu Hui was stunned, muttering, Wait a moment, I need to call your mom. Dont worry, Teacher Liu, I am sure I can get in. Liu Hui turned back and glared at her, Xie Wanying, previously your teacher asked you to carefully read through the college entrance examination enrollment guide. Did you actually read it or not? Wanting to get in and actually getting in are two different thingsdo you understand that? With your grades, how could you possibly get in! Since Liu Huis voice was very loud, everyone in the office heard it, including other teachers and students from other classes who came to see their teachers. In no time, probably the whole school knew what Xie Wanying had filled out. Not only Liu Hui, but other teachers also furrowed their brows one after another. You dont know your limits, not listening to your teachers properly. When your grades dont get you into the schools youve chosen, when no school wants you, what are you going to do? Teacher, please believe me, I am willing to take responsibility for the choices Ive filled out on the form. At this point, Xie Wanying could only say this, after all, if she said she was reborn, probably no one would believe her. The problem is you wont get in! Chapter 13 - Chapter 13: 【13】Determined Resolution Chapter 13: 13Determined Resolution All the teachers were unanimous in their opinion. At that moment, it seemed like they all collectively forgot the chance of a miracle happening in the college entrance examination. No, its not that the teachers forgot, its just that they unanimously decided that Xie Wanying couldnt possibly create a miracle. Teacher Liu. Without turning her head, Xie Wanying knew her deskmate Zhang Wei was also called over by Liu Hui. Liu Hui faced Zhang Wei, beckoning with her hand, and with a smiling eye said in a gentle voice, Zhang Wei, Ive spoken with your mother. I suggest you could apply for better schools. With your grades, theres a possibility for a breakthrough in the college exams. Zhang Wei nodded. Suddenly, Liu Hui stretched out her hand, placing it warmly on Zhang Weis shoulder and said, In the future, should you go to the United Kingdom, dont forget to let your alma mater and teachers know, okay? I know, I know, dont worry, Teacher Liu. I wont forget you and the other teachers, nor will I forget our class president and classmates, said Zhang Wei. Feeling touched by her students words, Liu Hui hugged Zhang Wei as if the student had become her own daughter. In that era, having one of their own students go overseas to study would bring undeniable pride to a teacher, regardless of whether the student went by paying their way or not. Seeing this scene, Xie Wanying turned and left alone. In her previous life, she filled out her forms by the book, so she never witnessed such scenes. Her rebirth forced her to open her eyes wide to her homeroom teacher and other school teachers. Back in the classroom, sitting down at her spot, a bunch of classmates squinted their eyes, sneakily looking at her and whispering among themselves. Xie Wanying thought for a moment, worried that Zhao Wenzong might be led astray by Liu Hui just like herself, so she turned her head to see if Zhao Wenzong had noticed her message in the classmates record book. She remembered that in her past life, Zhao Wenzongs grades had skyrocketed in the college exams, jumping from the top few dozen to the top three in the school, naturally allowing him to study computer science at Guoxi University. But Zhao Wenzongs head was buried in his books, evidently avoiding her now. Who would let her be the number one laughingstock of the school? A surge of frustration churned in Xie Wanyings chest. She said to Zhao Wenzong, You must believe in your own abilities! Having said that, she turned back and likewise bent her head to flip through her textbook. After a while, Liu Hui returned to the classroom and distributed the official college application forms, asking the students to fill them out based on the mock forms. As she handed out the forms, walking down the middle of the classroom, Liu Hui solemnly said to certain students, Basically, the teachers have carefully reviewed the preferences you all filled out. I called some of you over and talked to you individually. You are all very clear about how to fill them out. I hope you remember one thing: the application form is not a fantasy. You cant just fill in whatever you wish to study, but rather you need to know your own abilities and your familys capabilities, understand? Understood, shouted Hu Hao. Thank you, Teacher Liu! led the class president. A chorus of students followed the class president, shouting, Thank you, Teacher Liu! Zhao Wenzongs pen trembled slightly on the application form. Glancing at the immovable Xie Wanying sitting in front of him, her strong, slender back within his field of vision surprised him. Liu Hui walked over, deliberately standing beside Xie Wanying to watch what she was writing. What she saw made her furious. Xie Wanying had not filled in her second or third preferences; she had only filled in Surgery at Guoxie Medical University. No more waiting! The daughter of a truck driver actually thought the college entrance exam could really change her fate? Chapter 14 - Chapter 14: [14] For mothers safety Chapter 14: [14] For mothers safety The College Entrance Examination is a turning point in life, such a phrase was written on a red banner, hanging high on the motivational wall for the College Entrance Examination in the schools teaching building. After school, Xie Wanying, carrying her schoolbag down the stairs, turned her head to see this banner and suddenly felt it was quite ironic. It turned out that such a phrase was duplicitous in the hearts of some teachers. For someone like her and Zhao Wenzong, to go from third-rate to second-rate was already a perfect life. If they were to become first-rate, Liu Hui and the others would think that she and Zhao Wenzong were toads wanting to eat swan meat. No wonder her maternal aunt, Zhou Ruomei, spoke to her mother and her with almost a tone of mockery that night. You, the daughter of a truck driver, what business do you have attending a medical college? Even if you graduate, no one would guide you or want you; just stay at the county health clinic. Before going home, Xie Wanying made a detour to the stationery shop to buy some pens needed for the College Entrance Examination, just to be safe. What she didnt expect was that no sooner had she stepped through her front door than her homeroom teacher arrived. Sun Rongfang, your childs homeroom teacher is here. The neighbor called out, and Sun Rongfang, who was washing vegetables in the kitchen, wiped her hands and came out to greet the honored guest. She saw her daughter who had just come home and hurriedly said, Pour a glass of water for your teacher. Her mother didnt know that she had talked back to Liu Hui at school. Xie Wanying quietly went to the kitchen, not wanting to face the homeroom teacher. Teacher Liu, please come in, please come in. Sun Rongfang proactively helped Liu Hui, who was entering the house, move a chair. It was also Liu Huis first visit to Xie Wanyings home. Upon entering, she observed the familys situation: a house less than forty square meters with mottled walls, tables, and chairs with a limp, no sofa. As she saw the way her daughters homeroom teacher looked around, Sun Rongfang thought of the imported oranges that her cousin had rejected and offered eagerly, Teacher Liu, let me cut an orange for you. Its a fresh imported Sunkist orange. Dont bother, dont bother. There are a few words I need to make clear with your family, Liu Hui said. What Sunkist oranges, Liu Hui couldnt stand to stay even a minute in this dilapidated house. She was aware that she had just visited Zhang Weis home the night before, a residential apartment over a hundred square meters. The homes of the two female students were worlds apart. When Sun Rongfang heard the teacher speak in such a tone, she froze on the spot: her daughter was about to take the College Entrance Examination, what could have happened? Teacher, please speak, Sun Rongfang asked timidly. A visit from a teacher to a students home was enough to make any parent tremble with nerves. Does your family know what Xie Wanying has filled in for her College Entrance Examination aspirations? She said she wants to attend medical college, Sun Rongfang responded, thinking of her daughters dream. Its not that I dont support her in trying for medical college, but with her grades, honestly, getting into the medical college in the provincial capital would be very good. But I estimate she wont get in. Based on her grades, all the teachers unanimously think it would be better for her to try for the nearby teachers college. Standing in the kitchen, watching over the boiling kettle, Xie Wanying remained calm as a mountain. She sensed that Liu Hui had come merely to vent her own frustrations. It didnt matter, the application form had already been filled out by her, and it couldnt be changed now, no one could do anything about it. Is that so? Sun Rongfangs voice sank a little, the teachers words echoed what her cousin had said, she knew all along there was nothing she could do. The issue is, Liu Hui said, Xie Wanying insists on filling in Guoxie Medical University, which is the nations top medical college, recruiting only ten people nationwide. Sun Rongfangs head shot up: her daughter had really filled in that aspiration, the one she had mentioned in front of her cousin, the one that had angered her cousin to death, she filled it in. For some reason, she felt a tinge of joy in her heart. Chapter 15 - Chapter 15: [15] For mothers safety Chapter 15: [15] For mothers safety What, do you agree with what your daughter filled out? Liu Hui frowned, clearly dissatisfied with Sun Rongfangs reaction. Could it be that this parent also wouldnt listen to the teachers advice? Its the university she wants to apply to, so of course, she has to make the decision herself, Sun Rongfang said. What she said sounded perfectly reasonable and respectful of her daughters wishes. However, it instantly enraged Liu Hui. Liu Hui stood up, I understand what you mean. I came here expressly to make this clear to you parents. If her scores in the college entrance exam arent enough for Guoxie and she hasnt applied to any other universities, she will end up not being able to attend any university at all. It wouldnt be the teachers responsibility then. After all, I have told you again and again that her grades are just so-so; she definitely cant get into Guoxie. But if, once she does get in Sun Rongfangs lips trembled as she asked the teacher. What! I already said she wont get in, didnt you hear me clearly? Sun Rongfang was taken aback in front of her daughters angry class teacher. The college entrance exam hadnt even taken place yet, how could the teacher be so sure that her daughter wouldnt get in? In any case, if she doesnt get into Guoxie and ends up not being able to attend any university, thats not the teachers responsibility. As a teacher, I have experience in training many students, to be frank with you, for your family to think about nurturing a doctor is nothing but wishful thinking. Youre not a doctor yourself, and cant mentor her. Does she have connections in a hospital who would help her remain and work in a local hospital? My cousin works in a hospital A cousin, you think a relative that distant can help your daughter? Xie Wanying, listening inside, couldnt help but laugh. Even her class teacher, who also looked down on her, had seen through her cousins intentions. Sun Rongfang left feeling resigned; since returning from her cousins house the night before, she had felt that Zhou Ruomei hadnt considered helping her cousin at all. Fine, lets leave it at that. Not even knowing the weight of ones own family and being so presumptuous, its no wonder a family ends up like this. Liu Hui shook her head while carrying her teachers briefcase as she left the Xie household. Mom, have some water. Xie Wanying poured a cup of boiled water and brought it out for her mother to drink. Taking the hot water from her daughter, Sun Rongfang was contemplating asking her if she really did apply for that prestigious university. Hey A loud shout suddenly interrupted their mother-daughter conversation from the doorway, and the two turned around to see that it was Xie Changrong who had come home. As Xie Changrong stormed into the house, he first berated his wife: I heard the class teacher came to our house? How did you entertain them? I heard from Old Wu next door that Yingyings class teacher was very angry. In that era, offending a teacher was a serious matter; news would spread to the neighbors, and everyone would know that the child from that family was doomed. Not at all, not at all, Sun Rongfang explained to her husband, Yingyings class teacher came over just to discuss filling out the college entrance examination preferences. I heard about it, that you didnt listen to the teacher, nor to your grandfather, choosing some medical college instead of a normal university. What are you thinking? Xie Changrong turned and pointed his finger at his daughters face, his eyes ferocious. How good it is for girls to attend a normal university, where they get living allowances and tuition is fully covered. Other majors dont have these benefits. Go and study at a normal university, Xie Changrong lectured, Stop causing trouble for the family, we dont have the money to pay for your education! Chapter 16 - Chapter 16: Skill Awakening Chapter 16: Skill Awakening Her father hated her, hated her to the extreme. Ever since she was born, even if her grades were good, it was a pain for her father. Because she was a girl, not a boy, every award certificate she received for her studies was a slap in her fathers face. What good was it for a daughter to be capable? It would be better if a son was that strong. In the Old Xie Family, it wasnt just about favoring sons over daughters, it was about men being masters and women being slaves. Xie Wanying remembered too well, every year during the familys Spring Festival dinner, the wives and daughters of the Xie Family had to eat in the kitchen. Only the men and the sons and grandsons could eat, drink, and be merry at the main table. She wanted to be a doctor, a surgeon, which was a job only men could do. She wanted to do it for herself, for her mother, for all the women of the Old Xie Family, for all the women in this place who were looked down upon. What men can do, I, as a girl, can do the same. Xie Wanyings eyes met her fathers, and they were steely and unflinching. Xie Changrong involuntarily swallowed his saliva, You dare glare at your father! Without a word, Xie Wanying turned and walked away. Seeing this, Xie Changrong raised his hand. Dont hit her, what are you hitting her for! Sun Rongfang grabbed his arm. You taught her this! Youve raised a daughter who dares to glare at her father. She didnt How could she not? Let me say it clearly to you and your daughter; if she doesnt get into university this time, she will marry as I command! Why wouldnt she get into university? Yingying has always had good grades. Sun Rongfang was so anxious she was jumping up and down, her voice hoarse as if she was about to cry. Xie Changrong, seeing his wife about to be driven to tears, actually felt a surge of satisfaction, feeling like he had gained an upper hand, I know she will absolutely not get in. Youll be crying then. And then you must obediently listen to me and my father, and go marry someone. After saying this, Xie Changrong lifted his head and walked out the door with a self-satisfied air. Sun Rongfang let out a sob and sat down in a chair, her hands reaching for her eyes. Taking out a Navel orange, Xie Wanying cut it up and offered it to her mother, Mom, lets eat it ourselves, no need to give it away, and theres no need to care about what they say. Sun Rongfang had no appetite, only aware that everyone said her daughter wouldnt get into university. Mom, take a bite, you must believe in me. If Dad doesnt give me the money for school, it doesnt matter, Ill work and earn the tuition myself, Xie Wanying squatted in front of her mother, bringing the orange to her lips. Xie Wanying stuffed the orange into her mothers mouth. She knew her mother had it tough, so she had to change both her own and her mothers fate, change her mothers status in this household. Seeing the look in her daughters eyes, Sun Rongfang took a long time to snap back to reality. In the following days leading up to the university entrance exam, the household seemed calm, but everyone knew it was just the calm before the storm. The night before the exam, Xie Wanying, with a flashlight in hand, flipped through a medical surgery book kept at home. The whole book was tattered, its cover long since gnawed by insects. It was a book her mother had brought back from the countryside when she was sent down as an educated youth. Back then, Sun Rongfang had even been dispatched to the villages health clinic to assist as a hygienist and had considered studying medicine from that time, but her dreams were dashed after meeting her future husband. She had decided to take this book with her to the Capital to study medicine. When she placed the book under her pillow to sleep, she had a dream. The knowledge from the book turned into real scenes, clear images of surgery appeared before her, and the scalpel in her hand moved on its own. When she sat up in bed in the morning, the scenes from last nights dream were still vivid in her mind. Was thishad her rebirth bestowed some new skill upon her? Xie Wanying looked at her hands, lost in thought. Chapter 17 - Chapter 17: I just finished the test. Chapter 17: I just finished the test. At the end of the 90s, the college entrance exam was scheduled during the scorching heat of July, in the peak of the sweltering summer. Sun Rongfang had prepared a pot of cooling herbal tea for her daughter to take to the exam site. Mom, you dont need to follow me, I can go by myself, Xie Wanying turned back to say to her mother, who wanted to accompany her to the exam site. Sun Rongfang didnt have time to react before she saw her daughter walking out alone. In the blink of an eye, Wanying mounted her rickety, creaking bike and sped off to the exam site. Upon arriving at the entrance of the No. 8 Middle School exam site, Wanying faced a small sedan. She parked her bicycle in the bike shed and saw her desk mate Zhang Wei getting out of the sedan. Truth be told, the entrance to the exam site was bustling with people. Many parents came personally to keep company with their children during the exams. The college entrance exam could change not just the fate of a student but also the fortune of an entire family. Parents pinned all their hopes on their childrens performance. One by one, they checked and rechecked their childrens bags, muttering nonstop as they did so. Xie Wanying did not want her mother to come to the exam site precisely because she did not want her to tire herself out. There were far too many people; not only was it crowded, but it was also hot. Standing for a while would leave everyone drenched in sweat, and with no place to cool off at the scene, it meant standing in the sun for hours on end. All the parents who came here waited eagerly for their children to finish their exams so they could leave together. The homeroom teacher, Liu Hui, was also present. Since Liu Hui wasnt serving as an invigilator, she came here to cheer on her students. After Zhang Weis mother brought her over, she struck up a conversation with Liu Hui. Wanying walked through the throng of students at the school gate and headed straight for the examination classroom. In the hallway of the exam venue, she saw Zhao Wenzong planning to enter the classroom next door. Just like her, Zhao had come alone. The saying that the children of the poor mature early couldnt be more true. Wanying had wanted to ask him whether he had changed his college application preferences, but then she thought better of it. Since everything had already been submitted, bringing it up wouldnt help and might even affect his mood for the exams. The first subject in the morning was Chinese. After the exam, Wanying went home for lunch. Sun Rongfang did not dare to ask her daughter how it went. Xie Changrong had taken his son to his fathers house for a meal, pretending to be angry with the mother and daughter duo. The exams lasted for three days, and because they took place during the hottest time of the year without air conditioningonly large fansstudents felt somewhat enervated after finishing their exams. Wanying witnessed someone fainting right outside the classroom door after exiting the exam venue. Quick, take them, take them to the hospital, several teachers carried the fainted student and rushed outside. Later, when Wanying got back home, she found that Zhou Ruomei had suddenly called her mother. How did Yingying do in her exams? With the weather being so hot, did she complete all her tasks? Zhou Ruomeis tone seemed to convey genuine concern for the younger generations health. Being straightforward, Sun Rongfang thought her cousin was truly concerned about her daughter and happily said, I was also worried she wouldnt cope, so I made her some herbal tea to take to the exam site. Now, after three days, she seems to be fine, as if nothing happened. I feel like she did quite well. She didnt faint, did she? Ive noticed that Yingying is quite thin. Thats one of the reasons I worry about her becoming a doctor. To be a doctor, you must be in good health first and foremost. Right, she told me the same thing. Shes gone for a run now that shes done with her exams, saying shes getting a head start on building up her strength. Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: 【18】Meet Him Again Chapter 18: 18Meet Him Again Slap! The sudden sound of the phone being hung up left Sun Rongfang startledwhat was with her cousin? She hadnt expected Xie Wanying to manage to go for a run after finishing her exam. After Zhou Ruomei slammed down her cousins phone, she just stared blankly and sat there for a while. She had wanted to pour another bucket of cold water over her cousins head, but it didnt happen. Ill just see how shes going to become a doctor! Zhou Ruomei clenched her teeth as she spoke. Impossible, absolutely impossible. How could a skinny girl with no family financial backing even dream of becoming the first female thoracic surgeon in the country? The idea was absurd! After finishing her exam, Xie Wanying felt very relaxed. Since the summer night breeze was cool and comfortable, she started jogging along the small river beside her house. Canvas shoes werent ideal for running, so Xie Wanying thought about how to work and buy a pair of running shoes as soon as possible. As she ran and walked, she found herself, without realizing it, arriving at Zhou Ruomeis hospital. Thinking about it now, her aunts house was actually not far from her ownafter all, the town was small. Such a short distance could be covered in an hour on foot, yet there was little contact between her family and Zhou Ruomeis. Xie Wanying lamented in her heart how naive she and her mother had been in her previous life. There was a small car parked at the hospital entrance today. Xie Wanying stood behind a lamppost and casually glanced over, spotting the handsome doctor she had met in the emergency room before. This time he didnt notice her, and was chatting with a group of people. Teacher Cao, when can we go to the Capital to find you? A group of young doctors surrounded Cao Yong, chirping like sparrows. Among them were interns and young resident doctors, their eyes shining with the adoration of fans meeting their idol, looking at Cao Yong. To Xie Wanying, this scene was all too familiar, and she could tell at a glance that this handsome doctor must be quite remarkable. The neurosurgery director, seeing the crowd, shooed the young doctors away, saying, Alright, alright, what could you possibly do in the Capital? Director Yu, they can also come to my place to play, as long as its not to see a doctor. Ill treat them to donkey burger, Cao Yong said, flicking back the rebellious lock of hair on his forehead. When it came to food, who wouldnt be tempted? Even the neurosurgery director joined in, asking, Isnt the Capitals most famous dish shredded pork in Beijing sauce? No, no. Dragon meat in the sky, donkey meat on the ground. Anyway, what I love most is the donkey burger from the shop near our hospital, Cao Yong told them. Seeing it was about time, Director Yu asked the group of young doctors to go back into the hospital, and, placing a hand on Cao Yongs shoulder, personally escorted him to his car, saying, I really appreciate your help, and your uncles, this time around. Dont be so formal, Director. Your presence has brought us great techniques and effects and has stimulated the young here to study medicine diligently. Our general surgery department said that they couldnt believe you saved that patient that day. I didnt expect it either. Cao Yong thought to himself. If it hadnt been for that little fairys decisive reminder, if he had been slower or the patient had bled more, he would have been powerless standing at the operating table. Wondering if he would ever meet the little fairy again, Cao Yong got into the car, headed for the airport, and boarded a flight back to the Capital. Watching his car drive away from a distance, Xie Wanying thought to herself that he was not really a doctor from her aunts hospital after all. Chapter 19 - Chapter 19: [19] Grade Release 1 Chapter 19: [19] Grade Release 1 Thats true. If that handsome guy was from her aunts hospital, her aunt would have already considered him for her own daughter. Xie Wanying wondered which hospital the doctor was from as she slowly walked home. The college entrance examination results came out in August, and during July, Xie Wanying found a part-time job distributing advertisements in a supermarket. After a month, she had earned over a hundred yuan. With this money, she bought a decent pair of running shoes to exercise every day. The rest of the money she saved to take to university. This time when she returned home, she hardly spoke to her father. Ever since the day they had faced off, she felt there was even less to talk about. Xie Changrong, as usual, whenever he was drinking and chatting with colleagues, would inevitably talk about his daughter like this, Ah, her, her class teacher came to our house and said that he didnt see her becoming a doctor. If she doesnt get into college, her mother and I said she should just go and get married. Old Xie, dont you have anything positive to say about your daughter going to college? What am I to expect from her? Shes a girl and will eventually get married anyway. Can she support me when she goes to her husbands house? By around 11 or 12 at night, Xie Changrong would come home drunk and red-faced. As soon as he caught sight of his wife, hed scold her: Its all your fault, taking my money to raise such an animal. Shes your daughter, how can she be an animal? Sun Rongfang went to get a towel to wipe her husbands face, Cant you stop getting drunk every day? If Yingying really becomes a doctor, you will If she becomes a doctor, Ill take off my head and let you see! Xie Changrong pointed to his own head. The college entrance exam results will be out tomorrow. Sun Rongfang reminded her husband to be careful with his words. The results are out? Are they out? Xie Changrong repeated, then suddenly collapsed onto the table and fell into a deep sleep. Sun Rongfang, frustrated, hit her sleeping husbands shoulder with the towel in her hand a couple of times. The college entrance exam results were sent to the various high schools the next day, as the evening was drawing to a close. Since it was summer vacation and the school was empty, only the graduating class teachers who had received their students scores hurried into the office to call their students on landlines or cell phones. Teacher Liu followed behind the other teachers and hesitantly entered the office. Before making calls, she decided to first notify the class leaders of her class, Monitor Yu, please tell the other leaders to inform the students to come to school to collect their results tomorrow. Teacher Liu, are the college entrance exam results out? Monitor Yu asked eagerly from the other end. Yes. How did I do, Teacher Liu? Monitor Yu asked. For you Teacher Liu fumbled, Youll have no trouble getting into a second-tier university, but getting into a first-tier might be a bit difficult. Monitor Yu was taken aback and asked, Teacher Liu, did no one in our class do well? Some performed quite well, Teacher Liu said. Monitor Yu was suddenly silent. Teacher Liu felt an exceptional headache coming on. In the same class, there would certainly be students who performed well and others who did poorly. Do you think the teacher is happy for the students who do well? Wrong, utterly wrong, at least in the case of Liu Hui. It mattered most that the students she liked did well. If the students she disliked performed well, that was absolutely a nuisance, a serious nuisance. It inadvertently showed that the teachers judgment of students wasnt sound and that the teachers capabilities were actually very poor. Therefore, how could Liu Hui be happy! This time, however, even class leaders like Monitor Yu in her class had not performed well. A second-tier university score line is still a college score line, which is acceptable in an average high school but is definitely disappointing for both teachers and students at Jin Qiao High School. Students nurtured by Jin Qiao High School were expected to vie for the top examination spots in the city and province. Chapter 20 - Chapter 20: [20] Grade Release 2 Chapter 20: [20] Grade Release 2 Reborn Xie Wanying knew in advance that the report cards would come at this time, so she was not in a hurry at all. After finishing her shift at the supermarket, when it was about time to clock out, she hopped on her familys old. rickety bicycle and creakily made her way to the school. It was dark by then, seven oclock. The only lights on in the entire teaching building were those in the third-floor office, making it clear what was happening. Many students arrived at the entrance of the teaching building one after another, all of them senior year students who had received a call from their teachers and rushed over to get their college entrance examination report cards, unable to wait until tomorrow. Xie Wanying picked up her backpack and walked toward the entrance of the teaching building. She overheard a few students walking ahead saying: Did you hear? Not sure if its true or not, but they say theres a science top scorer in Class Five of the senior year. Who is it? Some say its Zhao Wenzong. Zhao Wenzong became the top science scorer? While thinking that the results were different after she was reborn, Xie Wanying still felt happy for her classmate, who, like her, came from a poor family. Upon reaching the third floor, she saw two familiar figures ahead it wasnt Zhao Wenzong but Zhang Wei and Hu Hao. Xie Wanying slowed down her pace. She wasnt in a hurry at all and was content to let these two get their report cards first. Teacher Liu. The voices of Zhang Wei and Hu Hao at the doorway prompted Liu Hui to look up. Having just been on the phone with Monitor Yu, Liu Hui was wondering how to comfort the class cadre when she took the opportunity to hang up. Come in, Liu Hui gestured to the two with a wave of her hand. Zhang Wei and Hu Hao walked into the teachers office. Liu Huis face revealed a smile of genuine joy because at least these two had performed as expected, and they were students she liked. Pulling out the report cards from her drawer, she said to Zhang Wei, Zhang Wei, just like I told your mother, you scored much higher than on your previous mock exams. Youre likely to get into the Provincial Capital Commerce Institute. Hearing her homeroom teacher say this, Zhang Wei almost jumped up with excitement. Congratulations, Zhang Wei! You might be able to go abroad soon, Hu Hao said from the side. And you? asked Zhang Wei. Teacher Liu, how did I do? asked Hu Hao the homeroom teacher. Hu Hao, you did very well, too, surpassing the cutoff for first-tier universities. You should be able to get into Zhongshan Finance Institute, congratulations, Liu Hui said, handing over Hu Haos report card with a broad smile. After all, Hu Haos score ranked him among the top few dozen in the school. Hu Hao took his report card, glanced at it, and couldnt help but feel somewhat smug. Zhang Wei furrowed her brow, suddenly feeling a surge of irritation toward these two. Everyone knew that it was much harder to get into Zhongshan Finance than the Provincial Capital Commerce Institute one was first-tier, the other second-tier. Hu Hao and Teacher Lius congratulations just now seemed almost like they were making fun of her. Wheres the class monitor? Hu Hao looked left and right, searching for other classmates. Xie Wanying, standing in the corridor outside the teachers office peered through the window and guessed from Hu Haos expression that he was probably daydreaming about finding Zhao Wenzong and her, perhaps looking for another opportunity to lord it over them. The class monitor will come to get his report card tomorrow, Ive already told him on the phone, Liu Hui had to inform Hu Hao, How did you guys know to come to the school to get the report cards, did the class monitor tell you? No, we heard it from students in other classes, heard that the results were out, and I notified Zhang Wei to come together, Hu Hao never forgot his purpose. Zhang Wei, paying him no attention and without a word of thanks, asked Liu Hui, Teacher Liu, how did my deskmate Xie Wanying do? Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: [21] Grade Release 3 Chapter 21: [21] Grade Release 3 Right, how did Zhao Wenzong do on the test? Hu Hao followed up with the question. Why did these two people in front of her mention these two names? Liu Huis face turned pale in an instant. Seeing that the homeroom teachers complexion wasnt quite right, Zhang Wei and Hu Hao exchanged glances: could it be that both desk-mates performed poorly and angered the homeroom teacher? This is troublesome. Now whats Teacher Liu going to say to Zhao Wenzong and Xie Wanying? Hu Hao whispered in Zhang Weis ear. Zhang Wei said, Just tell the truth. Anyway, I know Yingying couldnt get into medical school; its her loss if she doesnt listen. In response, Hu Hao shook his head and waggled his eyebrows as he spoke about his deskmate: Zhao Wenzong is the same, I dont know what got into him, he even went on to choose Computer Science at Guoxi University of Technology. What kind of major is that? The one with the highest admission scores in the entire province. Sigh, I really wonder whats going on in his head; its like hes sick, just like Xie Wanying. Suddenly Liu Hui snapped back to her senses upon hearing Hu Haos words and was shocked, What did you say he chose? Startled by the homeroom teachers abrupt loud voice, Hu Hao stuttered, Teacher Liu, Zhao Wenzong eventually changed his official form to the Computer Science Department at Guoxi University of Technology. Wasnt it you who instructed him to change it? How could I possibly tell him to change! Liu Hui burst out angrily, flailing her arms, With his grades, he couldnt possibly get into Guoxi University of Technology, let alone now think of getting into Computer Science What do you mean let alone now think? Hu Hao detected an implication in the homeroom teachers words, and he began to break out into a cold sweat in shock, Teacher Liu, are you saying that Zhao Wenzongs current grades are good enough for the Computer Science Department at Guoxi University of Technology? Realizing she had said too much, Liu Hui quickly clamped her mouth shut. What she hadnt anticipated was a group of teachers suddenly hearing her and crowding around, saying to her, Thats right, Teacher Liu, we heard from the director of the Academic Affairs Office that your class might have a top science scholar emerging. Could it be this student Zhao Wenzong? If someone could get into Computer Science at Guoxi University of Technology, who else could it be if not the top scholar? No, its not! Liu Hui said loudly, sweat streaming down her back as though she saw Xie Wanyings figure at the door. If its not him, does your class have a student who scored high enough to get into a more prestigious university and major than Computer Science at Guoxi University of Technology? Is it a student who got into a university in the Capital? several teachers pressed Teacher Liu. Zhang Wei and Hu Hao were just as confused, watching Liu Huis hesitant speech, completely clueless about what was happening. Zhang Wei turned around and saw her deskmate standing at the door, calling out, Yingying, come on in, Teacher Liu is looking for you. Xie Wanying smiled, imagining her deskmate likely wanted to see her be the butt of the joke, just like Hu Hao. So with a happy smile, she walked in. On this side, hearing Zhang Wei summoning Xie Wanying into the room, Liu Hui wanted to glare her to death. When had she wanted to talk to Xie Wanying, a student she had argued with before, wishing she could forever play dead in front of this student? Walking up to the homeroom teacher, Xie Wanying turned her head and asked her deskmate, Did only the two of you come? Yes, Monitor Yu and the others didnt come. Teacher Liu said she informed the monitor; did Monitor Yu tell you to come? Zhang Wei spoke with her, I guess the monitor did really well and is at ease; he probably wont come to pick up the report card until tomorrow. Monitor Yu, Xie Wanying remembered that day when she had argued with Teacher Liu, and this Monitor Yu couldnt wait to become Teacher Lius claw to lash out at her. Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: 【22】Science Top Scholar 1 Chapter 22: 22Science Top Scholar 1 Regarding this, Xie Wanying didnt give it much thought because the fact she knew early on was, The class leader botched the exam. What did you say? Is that what the class leader told you when he asked you to come, or what he said to you on the phone? Zhang Wei covered her astonished mouth with her hand, thinking, if the class leader really screwed up the exam, what would the homeroom teacher do. Monitor Yu was Teacher Lius favorite student. Teacher Liu, Im here to get my college entrance examination transcript, Xie Wanying said. She couldnt worry about how other students were doing and stretched out her hand to the homeroom teacher. Looking up and meeting Xie Wanyings gaze, Teacher Liu felt a tremor of unexplainable guilt inside her. The homeroom teacher didnt respond; seeing this, Zhang Wei said, Teacher Liu, its okay, I know Yingying is very strong and can face any reality. Her deskmate was very eager to know her college entrance examination scores. Xie Wanying thought about it; in her previous life, it had been the same. Unperturbed, she told Teacher Liu, Like Zhang Wei said, Teacher Liu, I can accept any score. Zhang Wei glanced at her deskmate: You can accept it even if you messed up? Under everyones watch, Teacher Liu had no choice but to take out the transcript pressed under everything else in the drawer, her hand trembling a few times as she reached to pass it over. The others didnt know what was going on with Teacher Liu. Xie Wanying took her college entrance examination transcript directly from the homeroom teachers hand, glanced at the score on it, and immediately put it into her pocket and turned to leave. This score was within her expectations. The problem was, just now, standing beside her, Zhang Wei and a few teachers who observed her transcript score were all shocked out of their wits. What score did they just see? Teacher Liu, do you actually have someone in your class who scored seven hundred and twenty-one points? A few teachers crowded around Teacher Liu, nearly grabbing her by the collar and yelling, Seven hundred and twenty-one points means the top science scholar! Have you lost your mind? Why didnt you clarify earlier, letting her walk away like that? The complaints from her colleagues were accusations that Teacher Liu hoarding this information was akin to depriving them, the other teachers, of the opportunity to curry favor with the top science scholar. As they watched Xie Wanying, the top science scholar, leave the office and instantly vanish from sight, how could anyone catch up? Teacher Liu herself had not considered congratulating Xie Wanying; how could she possibly let her colleagues step in? After snapping back to reality, Hu Hao still cared about Zhao Wenzongs score and followed up with the homeroom teacher, asking, Teacher Liu, how many points did Zhao Wenzong score? Teacher Liu, annoyed by the questioning, slapped the table and roared at Hu Hao, What business is it of yours how many points he scored! No, Teacher Liu, Im just concerned for a classmate Do you really need to know how many points he got? Ill tell you, he scored more than you, a whole twenty-something points higher! Teacher Liu bellowed, then collapsed into her chair motionless. Hu Hao felt as if the sky were falling, recalling how he had mocked Zhao Wenzong before. As for Zhang Wei, who stood by his side, her world had already crashed down. Xie Wanying, her deskmate, the truck drivers daughter, whom she and her mother had said would fail to get into college and needed to get married, was now the top science scholar. There was no question of which medical school to attend; with Xie Wanyings score, she could choose any university she liked. Zhang Weis legs shook uncontrollably. Xie Wanying, who had left the school with her transcript in hand, hopped on her bike and hurried home to bring the good news to her mother. At home, Sun Rongfang had been anxious all day. The neighbors were all saying that the college entrance examination results would be released today. She thought about going to the school to inquire about her daughters news, but was afraid of her daughters potential poor performance and paced like an ant on a hot pan. Chapter 23 - Chapter 23: 【23】Science Top Scholar 2 Chapter 23: 23Science Top Scholar 2 Xie Youtian, who was in elementary school, got home from school first. Sun Rongfang took her sons backpack and asked, Did the teacher give you any homework? Mom, isnt today the day when sisters college entrance exam results come out? What homework am I supposed to do? Xie Youtian bounced around, ready to grab his shuttlecock and go out to play. What does your sisters college entrance exam results have to do with your homework? Sun Rongfang asked her son. Its a big deal. Dad said if sister doesnt do well, I can get into college without doing homework. Sun Rongfang slapped her son on the back of his head, Do your homework! Dont embarrass your sister. She filled the wall with awards from elementary and middle school. No matter how much she studies, its useless, thats what dad said. Xie Youtian, rubbing his head, angrily looked at his mother. Mom. Xie Wanying stopped her bike at the door and stepped inside the house. Sis, how did you do? Xie Youtian asked. His sister knew the disrespectful tone of her little brother was the result of their fathers pampering. After all, her brother was the Xie familys only direct grandson; their father would indulge him no matter what. Why are you crossing your legs like that? Sun Rongfang slapped her sons leg. Xie Youtian, with his nostrils flared in displeasure, suddenly saw his father coming homeit was like encountering a lifesaverand yelled, Dad. How did you do? Xie Changrong walked straight into the house and asked his wife. He had not gone drinking with colleagues today, specifically to check his daughters scores. Xie Wanying handed her report card to her mother. Whats this? Looking at the score of 721 on the report card, Sun Rongfang, with her first-grade elementary knowledge, truly couldnt understandis that a passing score? Not talking? Xie Changrong looked at his wifes silent expression, and as if he had insight into her thoughts, he laughed and said, I told you so, Yingying wouldnt make it. You can give up hope now. Although Sun Rongfang felt uneasy listening to her husband, Mom, Ive said it beforeIll definitely get into medical school, Xie Wanying told her mother. Receiving the signal from her daughter, Sun Rongfang immediately turned to inform her husband, Did you hear that? Her teacher said with this score, she can get into medical school. Xie Changrong was stunned, Really? For real? Yes, really, didnt you just hear Yingying say it? Did she say it, or did the teacher say it? Xie Changrong was generally skeptical. If you dont believe me, Ill ask my cousin, said Sun Rongfang. She could call Zhou Ruomei, who would certainly know which medical schools 721 points could get you into. Go ahead and call, Xie Changrong moved the home phone to his wife. Seeing this, Xie Wanying went back to her room to start packing for her trip to the Capital. Sun Rongfang picked up the receiver. Beep, beep, beepseveral rings. Zhou Ruomei, looking at the ringing phone in the house, had a feeling it was her cousin calling. Just before, she had been debating whether to call and ask about Xie Wanyings scores. Anyway, even if Xie Wanyings results were good, the first-choice surgery program at the medical college she applied for was definitely out of reach for her. It was impossible for a girl like Xie Wanying to outperform her son in math and sciences. Girls generally have lower science scores. Songyuan City is a second-tier prefecture-level city, and the provinces top science student always comes from a high school in the provincial capital. Having mentally prepared herself, Zhou Ruomei picked up the phone and immediately asked upon hearing her cousins voice, Did Yingying get her report card? Cousin, Yingyings teacher said she could go to medical school now. Yingying is getting ready to go to that medical university in the Capital, Sun Rongfang said with great excitement, remembering the prestigious medical college her daughter had applied for, When the time comes, we hope you can help us connect with the teachers there, build a good relationship, so Yingying can stay and work in a big hospital. Chapter 24 - Chapter 24: 【24】Science Top Scholar 3 Chapter 24: 24Science Top Scholar 3 What is this cousin saying? Is she suggesting that her own daughter is about to surpass my sisters son? Zhou Ruomei felt a darkness at the bottom of her eyes and asked in a heavy voice, Are you sure it was her teacher who said that Yingyings score can get her admitted to the medical school in the Capital? Yes, her teacher said so. It wasnt her teacher who said it, she said it herself! Xie Changrong interjected from the side. Yingying said it herself? Zhou Ruomei caught the handle on her cousin, and burst into laughter, Thats not right, it should be her teachers word, not something Yingying can determine by herself. I believe what she said, she mentioned her teacher believes she can, she wouldnt lie. Sun Rongfang insisted on trusting her daughter. Exactly how many points did she score? Let me help her evaluate it, Zhou Ruomei asked with a flippant tone. Seven hundred and twenty-one, Sun Rongfang answered. How many? In that instant, Zhou Ruomei thought her ears had deceived her. Seven hundred and twenty-one, Sun Rongfang, fearing she had read it wrong, took her daughters score report and read the score again, No mistake, its seven hundred and twenty-one. Now that she heard clearly, Zhou Ruomei stood up and shouted, You read it wrong, you saw it wrong, it must be a mistake!!! Having had a son and daughter who had gone through the college entrance examination, Zhou Ruomei was very clear on what the total score of the examination was. The total score was seven hundred and fifty points; seven hundred and twenty-one would certainly be sky-high. It really is a total score of seven hundred and twenty-one points. Sun Rongfang read her daughters score report three times very carefully and said to her cousin, Cousin, although I only finished the first grade of elementary school, I do recognize numbers and can do accounting. Ruomei. A shout came from the doorstep, it was her husband coming home, and Zhou Ruomei quickly turned her head. Do you know how many points our provinces top science student in the college entrance exam scored this year? Ding Yuhai casually chatted with his wife about the gossip as he walked in and changed his shoes. The day the college entrance examination results came out, people passed on related rumors, which quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys. People at the hospital had already been discussing it, as intellectuals paid more attention to the news about the college entrance exam. If Zhou Ruomei hadnt had the day off and stayed at home, she would have been talking about it at the hospital already. What are you saying? A curious Zhou Ruomei asked her husband. Seven hundred and twenty-one points. They say that this science provincial top scholar is actually from our citys Jin Qiao High School. My goodness, its simply unimaginable. Ding Yuhai patted his forehead to express the same surprise as everyone else, You know, when has our city ever produced the top science student? Thats always been the business of the provincial capitals schools. Seven hundred and twenty-one points? Zhou Ruomeis eyes widened in shock. Who are you on the phone with? Ding Yuhai nudged his wifes shoulder and asked, Isnt your cousins daughter studying at Jin Qiao High School? Ask her if it was one of her daughters classmates who got the top science score? Her daughter Zhou Ruomei hesitated. How many points did her daughter score? Ding Yuhai asked. Seven hundred and twenty-one, Zhou Ruomeis voice got softer and softer, Maybe my cousin read the score wrong? Isnt seven hundred and twenty-one points the score of the top science student? After a moment, Ding Yuhai realized something and suddenly stopped short, Your cousins daughter is the top science student? No no no, thats impossible, how could it be possible! Zhou Ruomei yelled loudly. Cousin, what are you saying? Sun Rongfang felt something was off with her cousins voice and asked anxiously. Xie Changrong leaned in close to the phone to listen along with his wife. Xie Youtian told his parents, Sister is packing up her stuff in the room. Dad, Mom. Chapter 25 - Chapter 25: [25] Everyone wants to curry favor with your daughter now1 Chapter 25: [25] Everyone wants to curry favor with your daughter now1 Yes, your sister is going to college, Sun Rongfang told her son. No, with her grades, whether she can get in, we might as well call and ask her class teacher again. Xie Changrong, after all, had never believed his daughter could get into medical school, or rather, he was reluctant to believe it. Suddenly, their next-door neighbor burst into their home and exclaimed, Old Xie, your family is impressive, producing a talented girl, your Yingying ranked first. First? Xie Changrong asked. Science top scorer. Didnt you know? Hasnt your Yingying come home yet? All the teachers at their school are talking about how your Yingying got the top scorer in science. The neighbor laughed out loud, clearly delighted, now he could boast to everyone that he lived next to the science top scorer. Clatter, the phone receiver in Sun Rongfangs hand fell to the ground. Xie Changrongs mouth was agape, wide enough to swallow a large duck egg. Dad, if sister ranked first, what do we do? Xie Youtian tugged at his fathers clothes and asked. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Xie Changrong, sweating, replied, Yingying just got home, she didnt say she got the science top scorer. What score did she get? Seven hundred and twenty-one. Thats right. The neighbor slapped his thigh, their teacher said so, seven hundred and twenty-one is the top science score. Could you have seen it wrong? Xie Changrong turned to ask his wife. Sun Rongfang picked up her daughters report card and carefully checked it again, showing it to both her husband and the neighbor. With a glance, the neighbor confirmed, Its true, Old Xie, congratulations to you! Xie Changrong was completely dumbfounded. After all, his plan was not to have his daughter attend medical school, but rather to have her go to normal college or marry her off. Whats the benefit of attending medical school? It seemed there was no benefit for him. Only his wife wanted their daughter to become a doctor. He only hoped his son would become a doctor. So, while his daughter becoming a doctor thrilled his wife, Xie Changrong himself was bewildered. Can Yingyings grades get her into medical school? What about the top national medical class? Xie Changrong grabbed the neighbor to clarify. The neighbor thought he might be foolish, gave him a look, and said, Old Xie, are you worried about this? Your mind must be muddled with joy for your daughter. The top science scorer, number one, which university wouldnt want her? Theyll be fighting over her! Your Yingying can go study wherever she wants. His daughter could study anywhere, Xie Changrong turned to his wife and said, Let Yingying go to normal college, he said, anywhere would want Yingying. Hearing him say this, the neighbor glanced at the couple, You two should really think about which university you want Yingying to go to. All Sun Rongfang remembered was what Liu Hui had said, Her class teacher said once she applied for medical school, it cant be changed. No matter how she scores, its that school if she doesnt get in. Liu Hui was already regretting it bitterly! Amidst the chattering outside, Xie Wanying realized the top science scorer was herself, not Zhao Wenzong. No wonder Liu Huis gaze seemed so off when she looked at her in the school office. Outside, her parents continued to argue. We dont have the money to send Yingying to medical school, Xie Changrong told his wife. I just asked next door, and he said medical school takes five years. Normal colleges offer three- and four-year programs. Wouldnt it be better for Yingying to finish a three-year program and start working sooner? Didnt I tell you? It cant be changed. Her class teacher said so, Sun Rongfang said. It doesnt matter. The top science scorer can go wherever she wants. The neighbor said so, Xie Changrong stood confronting his wife. Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: [26] Everyone wants to curry favor with your daughter now2 Chapter 26: [26] Everyone wants to curry favor with your daughter now2 I dont care, Yingying is going to be a doctor, and Ill gather her tuition, Sun Rongfang really got angry, stamped her foot, and left. In 1996, there were no student loans. It was not easy for an average family to send a child to university, but as long as her daughter could get admitted, Sun Rongfang felt it was not a big issue. The family had spent countless money on education for the two children over the years, and they had managed just fine. There was no reason they couldnt support their daughter studying medicine. She knew exactly what her husbands calculations were, and that he would definitely not agree. Seeing his wife unyielding, Xie Changrong went to his daughters room door and said himself, If you really want to study, go to Normal University, got it? Your grandpa has already inquired for you, and Normal University is the best. Dad, why dont you go and ask the elders for their opinion again? Xie Wanying turned her head and said to her father with meaningful intent. Does your grandpa need to be asked? He was consulted last time, Xie Changrong dragged his slippers back to get the phone and call the elder, muttering, Ill let your grandpa talk to you. You could also ask Grandpa Sun for his opinion, Dad, Xie Wanying said. Ask his father-in-law? Xie Changrong thought about it and felt it was a good idea, to get a whole bunch of people to come and say their piece, so his wife and daughter would give in and go to Normal University. Doot doot doot, first he called Grandpa Xies house. Xie Wanyings grandfather was named Xie Yousheng. Dad. Let me tell you, its like this, Yingyings high school graduation exam scores are out, and shes said to have taken first place, Xie Changrong told his father. First place? Grandpa Xie was surprised to hear his son say his granddaughter was first, First in the class? Probably, shes said to be the science top scorer. Xie Changrong actually didnt have much of a concept of what being the science top scorer meant. Grandpa Xie said, Wait for me, Ill inquire and find out the situation for you. Listening from the room, Xie Wanying had known it would be like this and was very calm. The Old Xie Family had never had a college student before, and she was the first child in the Old Xie Family to take the high school graduation exams. Her grandparents didnt understand any of this. But it didnt matter, someone would speak up for her, just like they did in her previous life. Thats why after arguing with her father that day, she didnt bother with him anymore and just focused on her own exams. Doot doot doot, the phone suddenly rang. Thinking it was his father calling back, Xie Changrong hurriedly picked up the receiver and called out, Dad! Do you know why Im calling? The voice of his father-in-law on the other end made Xie Changrong choke up, Dad, you Yingyings scores are out, and shes said to be the science top scorer, which is so thrilling. You and Rongfang should be ecstatic, Grandpa Sun laughed heartily. Xie Changrong stood in place awkwardly; what to say? His wife was ecstatic, but his feelings were just so-so. It wasnt his son who did well, but his daughter, and he couldnt bring himself to be thrilled. Let me tell you, I and your wife C my daughter C have discussed, Yingying is going to medical school, and you have to support her fully. The words from Grandpa Sun snapped Xie Changrong back to reality. He discussed with his father-in-law, Wouldnt it be better for Yingying to go to Normal School? Have you lost your mind! Grandpa Sun was livid at his son-in-law, scolding him furiously, Yingying got first place, and shes not going to study in the nations premier class, youre making her attend what school? What are you thinking! Fumbling for a response to his father-in-laws accusation about what he was thinking, Xie Changrong said haltingly, Its that our family cant afford to send her to medical school, Dad. Normal schools have subsidies, we wouldnt have to pay. Ive asked around with my father. Ill scrape together Yingyings tuition myself, youre not allowed to make her go to any other schools! Grandpa Sun was furious and hung up the phone on his son-in-law. Chapter 27 - Chapter 27: [27] Everyone wants to curry favor with your daughter now3 Chapter 27: [27] Everyone wants to curry favor with your daughter now3 The father-in-law was to contribute financially, and Xie Changrong sat on a stool doing his calculations. When Sun Rongfang returned, she picked up the phone again to share the good news with other relatives and to make plans for raising tuition for her daughter. When she called her own father, Grandpa Sun was indeed overjoyed. He said to his daughter, Let me talk to Yingying for a moment. Just now, your husband annoyed me and I had to hang up the phone prematurely. Yingying rushed over when she heard her grandpa wanted to speak to her and took the receiver, Grandpa. Yingying, study hard and become a good doctor. No matter what, I will provide for your college education, Grandpa Sun told his granddaughter. I know, Grandpa, Xie Wanying nodded, her eyes brimming with tears. There was something she didnt plan on telling her grandfather yet; she had decided to attend medical school and become a thoracic surgeon specifically because her grandpa in her previous life had died of heart disease. You wont have any issues with your tuition, Grandpa Sun assured his granddaughter. Grandpa, I will work part-time to earn some tuition and living expenses during my spare time, Xie Wanying said. Medicine is tough; you wont have the time to work, Grandpa Sun replied, shaking his head in disagreement with his granddaughters plan. Xie Wanying was determined in her heart that she would never let her grandpa or her mother suffer too much in this lifetime. Latter, Grandpa Xie didnt call his son Xie Changrong back right away. It wasnt until the next day that Grandpa Xie personally visited their home. With his hands clasped behind his back, Xie Yousheng said to his son, I have inquired, and it turns out that the medical school Yingying wants to attend has an eight-year program. Xie Changrong jumped up, Eight years?! Shell be old after studying for eight years; how will she get married? That was my thought as well; now its not just about the money, Grandpa Xie cleared his throat and said. In this family, a girl attending college for eight years? It would be okay for a boy, who could be provided for, but not for a girl; at least in the Old Xie Family, where everything revolved around the boys. Wheres Yingying? Grandpa Xie asked, noticing his granddaughter wasnt home. Shes gone out with her mother to get ready for college, Xie Changrong replied, growing increasingly frustrated, and also, her maternal grandpa has offered to support her education. Does her maternal grandpa know shell be studying for eight years? If hes willing, let him provide, Grandpa Xie suggested to his son, the one who commits should pay. Xie Changrong thought it over and agreed; he couldnt believe that Grandpa Sun truly had the means to support his granddaughter for eight years of schooling. After all, Grandpa Sun was practically penniless. What he did not anticipate was that there would be many people willing to sponsor his daughters education to become a doctor. When her exemplary science achievement was announced, along with the prestige of being admitted to the top national medical class, everyone wanted to curry favor with the child from this family who might have a limitless future. After making the rounds among family and friends, Sun Rongfang returned home with great news for her husband, We have managed to arrange for Yingyings college funds. Xie Changrong looked up, Is it money your dad lent you? No, that cant be; where would he get so much money? Not at all. My dad doesnt have much money, but his former colleagues do. Also, Yingyings aunt has offered to lend us some. Yingyings maternal aunt, who used to work as a nanny for a family, told her employers about Yingying. When they heard, they were willing to support Yingyings education, saying its best if she becomes a doctor, explained Sun Rongfang, who knew very well that her husbands family wasnt very helpful and decided to seek support from her maiden family instead. After hearing his wifes report, Xie Changrong couldnt believe his ears, What youre saying cant be true. They dont know Yingying. Why would they willingly pay for her education? They probably think that our Yingying will be successful in the future, and by doing her a favor now, theyll benefit later on, she said. You, you Xie Changrong pointed a finger at his wife, huffing and puffing as he walked out the door. Chapter 28 - Chapter 28: 【28】Meeting my mentor1 Chapter 28: 28Meeting my mentor1 Her husband was angry, but Sun Rongfang wasnt worried. She said to her daughter, Your dads temper, he will come around in a few days. The men of the Old Xie Family were all the same, chauvinistic and particularly concerned about face, yet lacked real competence. In the face of reality, they could not stir up any trouble. On the contrary, among Sun Rongfangs family, there were more children who were good at their studies. For example, the two children of her cousin Zhou Ruomei did exceptionally well in school. Xie Wanyings maternal aunts daughter, Linlin, who was five years younger than Xie Wanying, also performed well in her studies. However, it was common for relatives and friends to have their own agendas. So for her to attend university, it was no surprise that her maternal aunt supported her first, and Zhou Ruomeis opposition was also expected C everyone had their own needs. In the blink of an eye, the university admission notices had arrived. This time, Xie Wanying bumped into Zhao Wenzong at her alma mater. When they encountered each other in the corridor, eye to eye, there was a sense of mutual understanding. After all, they had both been students whom Teacher Liu had scolded and deemed to have no promising futures. This time, it was not Teacher Liu who distributed the university admission notices, but a teacher from the administrative office named Teacher Wang, who was standing in for Teacher Lius class. Teacher Wang explained to their classmates, Teacher Liu caught a cold these last few days, probably because the weather is too hot. She has been running a fever at home. Why dont you go and see how she is doing? Among the students Teacher Liu liked, Monitor Yu didnt even come to school, let alone visit Teacher Liu. Zhang Weis family came to collect her notice; she didnt come to the school either. As for Hu Hao, he turned around and left as soon as he spotted Zhao Wenzong from a distance. A group of students whispered among themselves, Whats wrong with Teacher Liu? How did she suddenly fall ill? The students felt as if they could see right through it C they had heard that Teacher Liu had become erratic ever since the release of her students university entrance exam results. Xie Wanying, why dont you go see your Teacher Liu? Teacher Wang seemed to have had it planned all along and addressed Xie Wanying directly. The other students gazes turned towards her. Xie Wanying returned their looks calmly. The students she looked at felt uneasy. They all remembered when Xie Wanying was applying for university; not a single classmate had stood up to speak for Xie Wanying when she was being mocked and scoffed at by Teacher Liu and Monitor Yu. In fact, none of them were good people. Whats wrong, Teacher Liu is your headteacher, and you are the science top student she has nurtured, Teacher Wang emphasized. Xie Wanyings expression remained calm, looking at Teacher Wang with such composure as if she were in fact Teacher Wangs mentor. Teacher Wangs heart suddenly jolted. True, Teacher Liu was the headteacher, but she had never done anything for Xie Wanying. Teacher Lius heart did not embrace all the students as her own; only the likes of Zhang Wei, Monitor Yu, and Hu Hao were the apple of Teacher Lius eye. Xie Wanying was not. Why should she go see Teacher Liu? Teacher Wang, what did you say? You want her to go see Teacher Liu? Teacher Wang shuddered violently and turned around. At the doorway, there stood a female teacher in her sixties, wearing glasses, with a head full of silvery-grey hair. Facing Teacher Wang with a professional questioning tone, her profound gaze made it impossible for Teacher Wang to evade. A look of surprise appeared in Xie Wanyings eyes as she called out, Teacher Zhuang. Teacher Zhuang has returned! The teachers rushed to spread the news and came over to greet Teacher Zhuang. Teacher Zhuang was a renowned leader of the college entrance examination math research group at Jin Qiao High School. Over the years, she had nurtured numerous talented students. But, she had to retire from school last year when she reached retirement age, supposedly to help take care of her grandson at her sons home. Chapter 29 - Chapter 29: 【29】Meeting my mentor2 Chapter 29: 29Meeting my mentor2 Just so happened that Teacher Zhuang had once been Xie Wanyings mathematics teacher during her freshman and sophomore years. Therefore, Teacher Zhuang knew very well that the time Xie Wanying had spent with Liu Hui was merely a year. High school students lay their foundation in freshman and sophomore years, while the senior year is merely a review, which actually isnt as significant. Facing the inquiries from the other teachers, Teacher Zhuang strode into the office with the commanding steps of a heroic woman and said, Our school has produced a science top scorer, how could I not come and see? The principal even told me I could come over. Its just that I went to my sons place in the Capital and returned a bit late. The teachers, upon hearing this, suddenly understood. As for the other students present, they all made room for Teacher Zhuang and Xie Wanying. Teacher Zhuang stopped in front of her own student and, without any hesitation, turned her head to criticize Teacher Wang, Youre saying Teacher Liu alone cultivated student Xie Wanying? Isnt that a joke? Every teacher who has taught the student deserves credit for their achievements. This credit is definitely not something Teacher Liu can claim all by herself. What is she doing hiding at home now? Upon Teacher Zhuangs words, especially the last sentence, the teachers in the office couldnt help but burst into applause and laughter. Who couldnt guess Liu Huis little scheme? Because she had offended the student and felt guilty, she might as well feign illness and hide at home, trying to morally blackmail the student into submission. The more the teachers thought about it, the angrier they became. With Teacher Zhuang leading the way, they immediately started mocking in unison. Right, right, right, just like Teacher Zhuang said. How could she act as if she were the only one teaching? Your Teacher Liu only taught Xie Wanyings class chemistry. But the average chemistry score of the senior class five was the lowest in our schools college entrance examination. It was Xie Wanying herself who scored well, what does that have to do with her? Xie Wanyings highest score in the college entrance exam was mathematics. If anyone deserves the most credit, its Teacher Zhuang, not her, Teacher Liu! Teacher Wang stiffened on the spot, her face turning livid with humiliation amid the teasing of her colleagues. Seeing this, Teacher Zhuang leaned in and whispered into Teacher Wangs ear, Dont think I dont know her schemes. You go back and tell her to pack up, otherwise, I will go to the principal. Dont think I dont know youre related. With those words, Teacher Wang couldnt even dare to wield her authority as part of the academic affairs office anymore, and she shrank back into her shell. Never mind that Teacher Zhuang had retired, but as a seasoned gold-medal teacher, her words carried great weight with the principal. Teacher Wang scuttled away with her tail between her legs. You all go on with your business. Im just a retired old person with nothing to do, just looking to chat with students, Teacher Zhuang said to the other colleagues. The teachers understood and walked away with smiles. Xie Wanying and Teacher Zhuang stood together, and she said, I tried calling you at home before, but there was no answer at your houses phone. Thinking back, the teacher she most wanted to thank after the college entrance examination in her previous life was definitely Teacher Zhuang, whom she felt had been the most help to her. But she really couldnt reach Teacher Zhuang. Later she heard that Teacher Zhuang had gone to the Capital and never returned to Songyuan City, so she never got to see Teacher Zhuang again. Knowing that after her rebirth, things had changed, and Teacher Zhuang had actually come back and she could meet her, Xie Wanying couldnt help feeling jubilant. Upon hearing these words from her student, Teacher Zhuang was equally delighted and asked with a laugh, Oh, thats because after I left, to save on living expenses, I discontinued the phone service, I truly am sorry about that. Chapter 30 - Chapter 30: 【30】Meeting my mentor3 Chapter 30: 30Meeting my mentor3 Good teachers have such an attitude; were it Liu Hui or Teacher Wang, theyd surely have just asked the students to be grateful, never admitting their own mistakes, believing that a teacher is always superior and too proud to lose face in front of students. Zhao Wenzong came over and said, Teacher Zhuang, I would also like to visit you. Having learned of the two students excellent achievements from colleagues, Teacher Zhuang patted Zhao Wenzong on the shoulder, saying, Your parents should be relieved, with their son going to Guoxi University of Technology, the future is worry-free. Zhao Wenzongs eyes reddened instantly. After the college entrance exam results were released, Liu Hui had never sincerely congratulated him; instead, she complained a lot about him because he had changed his college preference in secret, following Xie Wanyings advice. Study hard. The provincial capital is a big city, much larger than Songyuan. Teacher Zhuang, who had been to the capital, would tell the students during class, Ive visited Guoxi University of Technology with my son; its beautiful. However, there are many distractions in a big city, and I hope youll remain focused on your studies instead of thinking you can stop studying after getting into university. The teacher spoke with weight and earnestness, and both Zhao Wenzong and Xie Wanying nodded vigorously. Teacher Zhuang turned her head and playfully pointed at Xie Wanyings nose, You, did you really argue with her? Xie Wanying wouldnt hide the truth from a teacher she liked, and she admitted she had indeed had a serious argument with Liu Hui, almost getting into a fight. She said you were overestimating yourself, just short of calling you a toad lusting after a swans flesh. Come, let me look at your university admission notice, to see if the toad has managed to eat swans flesh,'' Teacher Zhuang chuckled, adjusting her reading glasses on the bridge of her nose. Xie Wanying handed her university admission notice over to Teacher Zhuang with both hands to share the good news. Through her reading glasses, Teacher Zhuang carefully read the words on the students admission notice, a smile lighting up her face, Wow, the top national medical class, and its even the coolest branch, surgery. I mentioned this to my son before coming here; he exclaimed how awesome this female student of mine is. Really awesome. Having stayed in the capital for many years, he knows just how tough it is to get into this class. For a female student to be admitted to this class, youre the first one in history. After saying this, Teacher Zhuang herself started to laugh heartily, so much so that she was out of breath from sheer joy, for she was exceedingly happy that a student she had mentored had become the top science student and was going to study surgery. This meant that women were capable of shouldering a new world, on par with men. As a woman, how could Teacher Zhuang not feel happy and proud for her female student, which is why she rushed back from the capital to congratulate her student. Xie Wanying was very excited inside, but she remained calm because she knew that studying surgery would not be easy. She was only taking the first step, saying, Xie Xie, Teacher Zhuang. No need to thank me. When you come to the capital for your studies, you can visit my home. Im currently living at my sons place. Ill write the address and phone number of my sons place in the capital for you, Teacher Zhuang said as she took out a pen and paper to write down the address for her student. The other students around looked at Xie Wanying with nothing but envy. They could visit Teacher Zhuangs home too, but the issue was, without going to university in the capital, there was no chance for them to go there. Likewise, Zhao Wenzong just looked at Xie Wanying. This year, Xie Wanying was the only student from Jin Qiao High School to be admitted to a university in the capital. Going to the capital, are you planning on flying or taking the train? asked Teacher Zhuang as she handed her pupil the address. Chapter 31 - Chapter 31: 【31】Go to the Capital 1 Chapter 31: 31Go to the Capital 1 Teacher Zhuang, my family can only go by train, and it should be sitting in the hard seats, Xie Wanying answered. Upon hearing this, Teacher Zhuang sighed. It was very tough to travel to the Capital by train, as it was extremely far from here. If her son hadnt bought her a plane ticket, the journey would have been too exhausting, which is also why she didnt come back to Songyuan City before. In those days, without high-speed trains, it took a full twenty-six hours to travel from Songyuan to the Capital by train, not including the bus ride to the provincial capital to catch the train. Xie Wanyings journey in pursuit of her education was actually very arduous. The image of the young doctor she had seen at the entrance of the citys Third Hospital the other night flashed through Xie Wanyings mind; people like him could get into a sedan and catch a plane back to the Capital incredibly fast. Im sorry, but it seems that only experts enjoy such treatment. Starting from a medical student and struggling forward, it was really just the beginning. Okay, well get in touch afterward, Teacher Zhuang said tenderly, patting Xie Wanyings shoulder. Xie Wanying had to leave first and say goodbye to her teacher because she was in a hurry to buy a student train ticket. No matter when, domestic train tickets were always in short supply and hard to get, especially apparent in the nineties. After she left, Teacher Zhuang suddenly asked Zhao Wenzong, Why did you suddenly switch to Guoxi University, causing Teacher Liu to be furious? Zhao Wenzongs face turned red, filled with particular shame. It was Xie Wanyings suggestion that had caused a turning point in his life, yet at that time, he was such a coward that he didnt speak a word for her. Now, he could only say Xie Xie in his heart. Understanding something, Teacher Zhuang pointed at his face and shook her head before walking away. After queueing to buy train tickets, Xie Wanying finally managed to get train tickets for herself and her mother. When Xie Changrong learned that his daughter had only bought train tickets for her mother, he banged the table at home and shouted at his wife, The beast you gave birth to only remembers you and forgets Im her father. You dont like the university Yingying is attending. Where do you want to go with a train ticket? Sun Rongfang was furious with her husbands words and glared fiercely at him. Whether I like it or not, she should buy me a train ticket, Xie Changrong insisted with the obstinacy unique to the men of the Old Xie Family. Because Im the head of this family, Im her father! Youre just wasting money. If you want to go, take out your own money. Besides, youre her father, you should be the one paying for it! Sun Rongfang fired back, up in arms. Xie Changrong was taken aback and realized that ever since his daughter had been admitted to medical college, his wife had started talking to him with a tone that was dismissive and insolent, paying him no heed. So he recalled what his neighbor, Old Fang, had told him, Old Xie, you need to change your attitude and start pleasing your daughter a bit more, lest she forgets you once shes in the Capital, living a life of glory and wealth. These words made Xie Changrongs heart thump anxiously, and in a flash, he remembered what Grandpa Xie had told him, Son, its useless. Yingying going to medical college, after she graduates, hospitals wont hire female surgeons. If you dont believe it, you can ask Yingyings maternal aunt, whos a doctor. Right, your cousin did tell you that hospitals dont hire female surgeons, said Xie Changrong, tossing his wifes own words back at her. Sun Rongfang did worry every time she remembered her cousins words. Indeed, Zhou Ruomei had more insight into the medical field as she worked in a hospital.So, do you want Yingying to come back and attend a teachers college instead? Xie Changrong seized the opportunity to ask. She previously said that Yingying could never get into medical college. But now Yingying is the science top scorer, how do you explain that? Sun Rongfang spread her hands, feeling that her cousin no longer seemed infallible. Chapter 32 - Chapter 32: 【32】Go to the Capital 2 Chapter 32: 32Go to the Capital 2 Fine, fine, fine, let Yingying go and study; Ill just wait and see how your money gets wasted. Xie Changrong waved his hand dismissively at his wife and daughter and walked away. Since her cousin was no longer an issue, Sun Rongfang couldnt be bothered to call Zhou Ruomei anymore. Meanwhile, Zhou Ruomei had been waiting for her cousin to call as eagerly as a begging dog, for her advice, as usual. After a long wait with no call coming through, she found herself in the role of the begging dog. In a fit of rage, Zhou Ruomei pounded on the sofa in her home: Damn it, really damn it! Its going to be the death of her! * At the end of August, as the summer gave way to early fall, a touch of coolness began to spread across the North. Xie Wanying, who had never been to the Capital to study or work in her previous life, was unaware of this. However, she remembered her grandfather once saying that he had been to the North and knew that the Northern autumn was different from the Souths, where one goes from wearing summer shorts directly into winter quilts; there was a real autumn in the North. For this reason, Xie Wanying brought cardigans for herself and her mother, which were more suitable for putting on and taking off on the road. Before leaving, Sun Rongfang instructed her husband, Keep an eye on your son to make sure he does his summer homework. Isnt that your job? Xie Changrong retorted unhappily, angry that his wife and daughter still wouldnt let him accompany them. Sun Rongfang ignored him and went to take the bus with her daughter and their luggage. On the bus, Sun Rongfang said to her daughter, Your dad wants to see your university, thinking I dont know. He just wants to have fun. If he finds excuses to reach out to you in the future, just ignore him. Xie Wanying smiled and nodded at her mother. Later, she reflected that her mother was actually like the mother in the movie Hi, Mom. After spending the night on the bus, the mother and daughter raced to the train station. In the waiting hall, they didnt dare to sleep, fearing they might miss their trainas the tickets were too precious, and once lost, there was no hope of buying them again. Train CT235 is entering the station. The announcement reverberated through the waiting hall, and the passengers got up and rushed to the ticket checkpoints to get in line. The long queues were overcrowded and the air was stuffy, making people feel increasingly uncomfortable. Coughs began to echo around them. Xie Wanying frowned. Whether it was her slight experience in clinical medicine from her past life, or the seemingly activated medical skills from her rebirth, she felt a sense of unease. Mom, you stand here, Xie Wanying told her mother to stand to the side of the queue where the air was a bit better, and she herself stood in the line. Sun Rongfang started fanning her neck with a newspaper she had picked up along the way. Finally, after passing through the ticket barriers, the crowd raced to the platform, and from the train doors, they shoved their way onto the train, where passengers were densely packed, moving to and fro in the poorly ventilated carriages. Xie Wanying made her mother sit by the window and placed their suitcase on the overhead rack. Of course, the suitcase was quite heavy. Normally, women dont have the strength to lift suitcases onto the trains racks, which is why one often sees men carrying luggage in the carriages. Just as Sun Rongfang was about to stand up to help her daughter, to her surprise, with a single motion, her daughter placed the heavy suitcase securely on the rack. A man standing nearby, who clearly had been planning to offer help in order to secure a spot for his luggage if Xie Wanying couldnt manage, was instantly taken aback. At that moment, a man who had gone through the train corridor to the dining car to fill his thermos with hot water and had returned saw this unfold and couldnt help but glance at Xie Wanyings face: This young lady was clearly out of the ordinary. Chapter 33 - Chapter 33: 【33】Go to the Capital 3 Chapter 33: 33Go to the Capital 3 Xie Wanying, with two long braids, was wearing a clean white shirt and black pants. Her silhouette was gentle and compliant. If someone said she was just a high school graduate on her way to university, one might agree, yet there was a hint that she had moved past adolescence, adopting a touch of womanliness. Xie Wanying was aware that she had been reborn, and her psychological age had long surpassed her current stage of life. When someones gaze swept over her, Xie Wanying couldnt help but look back, first noticing a blue thermos cup in the hands of a middle-aged man. She knew at a glance that he had the hands of a doctor. Why? There was a faint scent of disinfectant that comes from regular handwashing, and his skin was paler than the average persons. When the man saw her looking back, he adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses on his nose and took another look at her before moving on. Watching where the forty-something uncle headed, she saw he went towards the train carriages at the rear, where the hard and soft sleepers were locatedspots with ticket prices out of reach for the average folk. In any era, big city hospital doctors are wealthy and hold high status and identity. Not to mention surgeons, compared to internists and auxiliary department technicians, their money just flows in. Specialties like cardiothoracic surgery sound prestigious just by the name. In the time it took for her to look away and then back, her mother had already struck up a conversation with the passenger across from them. My daughter is going to Guo Xie Medical College, Sun Rongfang said, her voice brimming with barely concealed pride as she spoke of her daughters achievements. The passenger across, a woman in her forties or fifties, introduced herself as Aunt Fang, and upon hearing Sun Rongfangs words, she said, Ah, isnt that just like the girl we saw earlier? Who? Sun Rongfangs interest was piqued at the possibility of meeting her daughters future classmate on the road, and she quickly sought to foster a relationship for her daughter. She and her parents have tickets for the hard sleeper carriage. They passed by here earlier on their way to the dining car, and you hadnt boarded yet, so the aisle was blocked. Mother and daughter had no choice but to rest in your seats for a while. My husband and I chatted with her mother and learned theyre heading to the Capital to study medicine, Aunt Fang explained. Hard sleeper carriage. Sun Rongfang glanced over towards its location, wondering if she should take her daughter there to start making good connections with her classmates. Seeing her mothers expression, Xie Wanying knew her mothers old habit of networking everywhere was kicking in again. Social connections are peculiar in China; its a society built on relationships. Sun Rongfang had always believed in making friends wherever she went and that others would likely want to make friends as long as the approach was friendly, and nobody would refuseespecially intellectuals, who are usually high-quality, compassionate people. Her mother only finished elementary school and had never experienced the social circles of the highly educated, hence her misunderstanding of intellectuals. Xie Wanying thought about this and felt even more determined to study hard and fulfill her mothers unachieved dream of education. Whether a person is good or not has nothing to do with their educational level. Her cousin Zhou Ruomei and class teacher Liu Hui were examples of bad characters. Thus, Xie Wanying took hold of her mothers sleeve and said, No need. Sun Rongfang turned to look at her daughter with a questioning gaze. Mom, your daughter has the ability to make friends come to her instead of needing her mother to help curry favor, Xie Wanying reassured her mother. Sun Rongfang looked surprised, and in that moment, she felt her daughter had grown up. Chapter 34 - Chapter 34: Respiratory Disease 1 Chapter 34: Respiratory Disease 1 Aunt Fang covered her mouth with her hand and laughed upon hearing Xie Wanyings words, Thinks this little girl is really clueless. From the looks of this girl and her mother, as well as their seating in the hard seat class, its obvious their family isnt well-off. Someone in their situation would be lucky to even cozy up to those in the sleeper class, yet she expects them to cozy up to her insteadisnt that a joke? Since her daughter said there was no need, Sun Rongfang decided not to go, turning around to ask Aunt Fang, Are you alone? No, my husband went to the dining car to buy some food for me. Train passengers are ranked by spending power, and from that you can tell. Like Xie Wanying and her mother, its impossible for them to buy food on the train because everyone knows how expensive it is on board. Aunt Fang and her husband belonged to those who had a little spending power but not enough to afford a sleeping berth. The train soon reached dinner time, and the ordinary passengers stood up to prepare their instant noodles they had brought with them. Uncle Fang returned from the dining car and brought back a dinner box for himself and his wife, with each receiving one, exorbitantly priced at twenty yuan each. Xie Wanying, carrying the instant noodles she had bought earlier for herself and her mother, headed to the hot water dispenser to fill up. There were many passengers making noodles, forming a long line. After preparing the noodles, she walked back to her seat with a bowl in each hand and overheard Aunt Fang and Uncle Fang talking. You wouldnt believe how hilarious those two, the mother and daughter sitting across from us, were. What was so funny about them? Her daughter actually said that she wanted those in the sleeper berths to come cozy up to them in hard seats. Aunt Fang said, laughing so hard she was almost in stitches. Uncle Fang paused, his brow furrowed as he said, Thats not funny at all. They think the people who can afford sleepers are what, they probably cant even get into the sleeper carriages. How do you know that? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? Uncle Fang shook his head while speaking, There are attendants guarding it, not letting us into the sleeper carriages unless we have tickets. Theyre worried well sneak in to sleep. All I wanted was to see what the beds looked like since weve never slept in them. But they had someone standing at the entrance who wouldnt let us through. Are the sleepers near the dining car? Yes, theyre close to the dining car. Not like us, having to walk so far just to buy something from the car. If you have money, the service on the train is definitely a level higherthats the way it is everywhere. Theyre just eating instant noodles, Aunt Fang whispered to her husbands ear. Only able to afford noodles, cant even buy a meal box, and yet they say stuff like that. Dont talk to people like them. I tell you, those two are probably just shameless, Uncle Fang said to Aunt Fang, just before looking up and suddenly noticing Xie Wanying standing in front of them, their faces turning an embarrassed shade of green. Sun Rongfang returned from the bathroom and saw her daughter placing the bowls of noodles on the little table, You eat first, Ill go to the dining car to see if I can buy some more food for you, she said, wanting to buy something nicer from the dining car to provide some extra nutrition for her daughter who was about to start university. Mom, no need, I like instant noodles, I dont like the others, Xie Wanying pulled her mother back saying. Pulled back to her seat by her daughter, Sun Rongfang suddenly realized that Aunt Fang and Uncle Fang across from them had strange expressions on their faces. Catching Sun Rongfangs gaze, Aunt Fang preemptively accused, Your daughters going to university? She came over and didnt say a word. Auntie, thats precisely because I was being polite. When it came to such people, Xie Wanying had no intention of being courteousshe shot back sarcastically. Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: Respiratory Disease 2 Chapter 35: Respiratory Disease 2 After a moments pause, Sun Rongfang nodded vigorously, Thats right, my daughter is polite. Aunt Fang and Uncle Fang, the couple, hadnt expected the instant-noodle-eating mother and daughter to be so bold, and their expression darkened in unison as they stood up and left first. Aunt Fang discussed with her husband while they were walking, You shouldve just said we were looking for Doctor Lin. Her daughters last name is Lin, named Lin Liqiong. Having mentioned her name, we shouldve been able to go see her in the sleeper car. Didnt they say she was just a medical student? Didnt you listen carefully? Her mother said shes an outstanding medical student who prescribes with old professors. Nothing like those two dummies across from us, acting all high and mighty without even being doctors, Aunt Fang said. Uncle Fang nodded, agreeing that his wife made sense. He thought to himself that he and his wife were truly clever, while Xie Wanying and Sun Rongfang, the mother and daughter, were truly foolish. Rich people wouldnt bother with poor people, it should be the other way around. After the couple had gone, Sun Rongfang took out pickled vegetables and corn sausages, adding them to her daughters bowl of instant noodles. Xie Wanying shared some of the contents of her own bowl with her mother. Seeing her daughters filial piety made Sun Rongfang very happy. The mother and daughter enjoyed their noodles together, eating cheerfully. Unconsciously, the night deepened; the train traveled through the dark as the wind softly blew in through the windows. In those days, trains were green-skinned, and there was no air conditioning at nightthe temperature inside the carriage completely depended on the outside climate. Xie Wanying remembered the slight discomfort at the train station today and in a moment of realization understood it was due to the temperature difference, causing her, with her medical experience, to sense something was off. Mom, put on the wool sweater before sleeping, Xie Wanying immediately took out the wool sweater from her luggage bag and draped it over her mother. No need, no need, its hot, Sun Rongfang protested. Mom, listen to me, this train is heading north at night. The North gets colder and colder. We cant afford to catch a cold in the night, Xie Wanying said, Because Im going to be a doctor in the future, I understand these things. Yes, her daughter was going to be a great doctor, so Sun Rongfang cheerfully accepted her daughters suggestion. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0?0.? When Uncle Fang and Aunt Fang returned to their seats, they saw the mother and daughter across from them, wrapped in wool sweaters as they slept, and laughed outright: What a pair of fools. The weather was so warm that people were in short sleeves, yet they were wearing sweaters? None of the other passengers seemed to be doing the same thing. Indeed, as it neared the wee hours of the night, the temperature suddenly dropped. Why has it suddenly become cold? Aunt Fang muttered groggily as she awoke. Uncle Fang shivered in his sleep from the cold. Looking around, many people were putting on thick clothes, some even pulling out military coats. Aunt Fang and Uncle Fang took out a thick cotton coat. Now, they still thought the mother and daughter across from them were foolish, thinking: With such cold, shouldnt they be wearing thick cotton coats? In fact, this temperature didnt require a thick cotton coat. After all, it was only autumn. Its just that those traveling from the South to the North for the first time had never experienced the autumn of the North, only knowing the Souths seasons of wearing short sleeves and thick coats. As a result, passengers wrapped in thick cotton coats began to feel hot and took them off, like Aunt Fang and Uncle Fang. Sometimes they were hot and removed their coats, other times cold and covered back up. In this way, tossing and turning, they hardly got a good nights sleep, similar to not being able to sleep well if the comfort level of the blankets at night was insufficient. In the morning when they woke up on the train, Aunt Fangs first sensation was discomfort in her throat, thinking: Oh no, could I have caught a cold? In a rush, she nudged her husbands shoulder, Im going to look for Doctor Lin, she should have some medicine. Chapter 36 - Chapter 36: Respiratory Disease 3 Chapter 36: Respiratory Disease 3 ` What do you want with her? Isnt she studying at the Capitals Medical College? I heard shes already prescribing medicine under the old professors guidance, so Im going to find her and see if she can help me with my sore throat, said Aunt Fang. While youre at it, get me some medicine too, Uncle Fang told his wife, feeling unwell himself as he touched his heavy, drowsy forehead, seemingly unable to eat his breakfast. Aunt Fang hurried to the sleeping car to look for someone. On the other hand, Sun Rongfang had a comfortable nights sleep thanks to the cardigan her considerate daughter provided. The temperature was just right, neither too cold nor too hot. She felt extremely relaxed upon waking, only feeling a slight soreness in her neck when she turned her head. Upon waking, Sun Rongfang noticed that Uncle Fang across the way seemed to have some problems. Looking at his complexion, she asked, Do you have a cold? Dont you have a cold? Uncle Fang asked her back. Of course not, said Sun Rongfang, My daughter prepared a cardigan for me, which kept me warm without being cold. Not too hot? Uncle Fang remembered how he almost overheated in his thick cotton clothes the previous night and was surprised that the mother and daughter could stay warm just by wearing a sweater. Not hot, said Sun Rongfang. Noticing the thick coats thrown on the seats by the couple, she exclaimed in astonishment, My goodness, its not winter, why are you wearing such heavy clothes? Making them sound foolish, Uncle Fang became annoyed and said defensively, What about it? Its cold, and no matter what you say, a thick cotton coat is better than wearing a sweater, you fool. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. At this point, Xie Wanying, who had woken up earlier, took the chance to get off at an intermediate stop and bought some buns from a breakfast cart on the platform. Hearing someone curse at her mother, she strode up to Uncle Fang and said, Wearing excessively thick clothes and taking them on and off can easily lead to catching a cold. I suspect youve caught a cold too. Respiratory diseases like the common cold are most likely to surge suddenly in the North during the fall. Uncle Fang, realizing that he and his wife were probably right about having caught a cold and feeling as though Xie Wanying had hit the nail on the head, was too embarrassed to back down and said angrily, Youre not a doctor, just someone who is going to study at medical school. You dont understand a damn thing. Lets see what you have to say when a real doctor comes back. Just then, Aunt Fang came back with someone. Behind her followed two women. One of them had her hair coiled up, a round and chubby face, around forty years old. The other had a ponytail, wore glasses, and was dressed in a prim skirt, looking no more than just over twenty. These two, presumably, were the mother and daughter medical students Aunt Fang had mentioned. Doctor Lin and her mother are here, Aunt Fang said to her husband. Doctor Lin is so kind; as soon as she heard we had a cold, she immediately came to see us. This is perfect. Doctor Lin, Uncle Fang began, turning to address her, this person here, who knows where she came from, claims that wearing cotton clothes makes it easier to catch a cold, and also says that taking clothes on and off will make one more prone to a cold. Youre the doctor; you tell her if shes right or wrong. The so-called Doctor Lin, Lin Liqiong, looked no more than a third or fourth-year clinical student to Xie Wanying, who immediately knew that her clinical experience must be insufficient. Of course, if Lin Liqiong really possessed medical knowledge, she should know that Xie Wanyings professional opinion was correct. Under the watchful eyes of Uncle Fang and Aunt Fang, Lin Liqiong adjusted her glasses and said primly, What she said is incorrect. See that! Uncle Fang let out a sigh of relief, exclaiming excitedly. Sun Rongfang was stunned. What did that mean, had her daughter, who was supposed to be a doctor, been wrong? Chapter 37 - Chapter 37: Emergency on Train【37】1 Chapter 37: Emergency on Train371 This senior sister, Xie Wanying only saw the iciness hanging on the rims of her glasses as if she had caught a whiff of something. It seemed that Aunt Fang had spoken to this mother and daughter already. Sun Rongfang explained to the other side, My daughter is going to the Capital to study at a medical college. Weve heard. But the medical colleges in the Capital happen to be the universities with the highest enrollment scores across the nation, so which class of which grade is your daughter in? When my daughter took the college entrance exam, she attended the teacher training high school affiliated with the provincial capital. Which middle school did your daughter attend? Mother Lin came out and said. Obviously doubting her daughters grades, Sun Rongfang unhappily said, My daughter is a student at Jin Qiao High School; she ranked first and is the top science student. Jin Qiao High School, in which city? Songyuan City. A non-provincial capital school can have the top science student? You mean she was first in the whole school, right? Mother Lin voiced strong skepticism. Their children werent taking the college entrance exam that year so they didnt care or even know who the current top scorers were. Sun Rongfang became angry, My daughter is the top science student; why would I lie to you about that? Mother Lin said, Even if she were the top science student, your daughter is just a freshman. My daughter is a fourth-year medical student, entering her clinical internship. A freshman is just like someone who has never studied medicine; she knows nothing. Not so, Sun Rongfang defended her daughter, My daughter had already read medical books at home before; she understands them. Does reading them on her own count as understanding? Mother Lin asked with disdain in her voice as she lectured Sun Rongfang, In the medical college, my daughter is your daughters senior, equivalent to her teacher and elder. Your daughter should respect my daughter, do you understand? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? A mere freshman, would she dare not to address her as a senior sister? Sun Rongfang was taken aback, believing that medical students were supposed to be gentle and refined, yet here was talk of rank and hierarchy suddenly. Her mother was unaware of this industry practice, but Xie Wanying, reborn, was already familiar with it, and she said to her mother, Mom, its fine. In clinical practice, if the senior brothers and sisters have no real skill, nobody wants to address them as seniors. The medical field is a place where technical prowess is revered, similar to the hierarchy among martial artists. What do you mean by that? Mother Lins eyes bulged with anger, ready to pop out. This girl in front of her had just dared to imply her daughter had no talent. Xie Wanying didnt fully understand whether this senior sister had any skill or not, but just this professional attitude alone would likely cause difficulty in being a doctor. Being a doctor required the utmost professionalism and fact-seeking. Xie Wanying bluntly said, Uncle Fangs condition is not just a possible cold. At his age, he is very likely to suffer from high blood pressure. Sudden changes in the weather can cause fluctuations in blood pressure, leading to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. What are you saying, my old man has high blood pressure? Impossible. His health is just fine, even better than mine, Aunt Fang hurriedly said. Xie Wanying looked at Uncle Fangs complexion across from her, and her reborn abilities surfaced in her mind. She saw Uncle Fangs blood pressure curve and heart rhythm, confirming her own guess. She suggested, It would be best to get him off the train immediately and have his blood pressure checked at the hospital. Youre talking nonsense; my old man doesnt have high blood pressure. Theres nothing wrong, Aunt Fang said to Mother Lin and her daughter, My old man is perfectly healthy and has never needed to go to the hospital. Chapter 38 - Chapter 38: Emergency on Train【38】2 Chapter 38: Emergency on Train382 Has he had his blood pressure checked and found to be normal? Lin Liqiong spoke up, asking Aunt Fang. Yes. Then theres definitely no problem. Exactly. Doctor Lin said theres no problem. Doctor Lin said theres no problem, and youre spouting nonsense cursing my old man, how wicked you all are! Aunt Fang shouted as she jumped up and down. Sun Rongfang swallowed hard, feeling that her daughter had changed even more today. She couldnt understand a single word of what her daughter had just said. The surrounding passengers had already started discussing when they heard Aunt Fang and Lin Liqiongs conversation: Whats going on here? One says shes a doctor, and the other says shes a medical student. Whats a medical student? A student studying medicine. Someone who plans to be a doctor in the future. Then shouldnt the medical student listen to the doctor? That should be the case. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???.? However, didnt they just say that both of them are actually medical students? The onlooking crowd around them was just as confused. When Mother Lin heard these people talking nonsense, she adopted an even prouder stance and said, You dont know that there are different levels of medical students. The high-level ones are equivalent to doctors, and the low-level ones are not. The high-level direct the low-level. When the audience heard Mother Lins words, they all felt that this woman seemed not to be offended, and they stopped talking. Sun Rongfang scratched her head and looked at her daughter with questioning eyes on what to do next. Xie Wanying said, Mom, weve said what we needed to say, weve done our duty. What did you say, say it again, you said my old man Aunt Fang had just pointed her finger toward Xie Wanyings nose when it was suddenly pulled back by a hand, startling her. When she turned around, she saw it was her own husband pulling her arm, asking, Old man, whats wrong with you? Im in pain. Uncle Fang showed a pained expression to his wife and began to groan. Aunt Fang caught her husband with both hands and anxiously said, Doctor Lin, arent you a doctor from the Capital? Hurry and have a look at my old man, he says hes in pain from a cold. How can a cold cause pain? Mother Lin stepped in front of her daughter to check on Uncle Fang, observing his complexion and said, It seems like hes running a high fever. Uncle Fangs face and head were covered with beads of sweat dripping like rain, which did look like symptoms of a high fever. The surrounding passengers saw this and stood up anxiously, with people moving around in the cabin. Someone ran quickly to inform the train conductor of the situation. The train conductors voice spread rapidly throughout the entire train via the onboard speakers: Attention all passengers, attention all passengers! There is an elderly comrade on this train who has suddenly fallen ill and urgently needs assistance from medical staff. If you are a medical worker, please come to car number two and contact our service staff to assist Upon hearing this announcement, someone in a sleeper car lifted their bespectacled face from a book. Why look for a doctor? My daughter is a doctor! Mother Lin heard the announcement and immediately turned around to tell all the passengers around her. If your daughter is a doctor, have her hurry up and check on my old man, Aunt Fang yelled at Mother Lin in desperation. Mother Lin turned around and called her daughter. Lin Liqiong walked over slowly, adjusted her glasses, and looked intently into Uncle Fangs wide-open mouth: Is it a toothache? I see cavities, several of them. I suspect the cavities have caused the gums to swell and induced the fever. When we arrive at the Capital, I can help him get an appointment with a senior professor at Xuanwu Hospital. Chapter 39 - Chapter 39: Emergency on Train【39】3 Chapter 39: Emergency on Train393 This is wonderful. Aunt Fang was overjoyed and said, Xie Xie you, Doctor Lin, I cant thank you enough, you truly are a good doctor. Old man, just hang in there, once we get to the Capital well get you an appointment with a specialist, just like Doctor Lin said. Sun Rongfang, sitting opposite them, felt that Uncle Fang didnt seem to be suffering from a toothache at all. She anxiously grabbed her daughters hand and urged Aunt Fang, I think something is seriously wrong with your husband. Shouldnt you listen to my daughter and get him off the train to a hospital right away? It looks like hes in unbearable pain What are you talking about! Aunt Fang and Mother Lin turned their heads and yelled at Sun Rongfang. Xie Wanying stood in front of her mother defending her, addressing the two women, Hes going to faint. Let him lie down first, dont move him around carelessly, and wait for the ambulance at the next stop. My old man couldnt possibly Aunt Fang bellowed these words when suddenly there was a loud bang. A womans scream then filled the carriage. Everyone looked and saw that it was Lin Liqiong who was screaming. Her screams stood every strand of her hair on end because Uncle Fang had suddenly fallen down right in front of her, spraying a mouthful of foam onto her exposed white socks. Aunt Fang knelt down next to her partner, her trembling lips asking, Old man, whats wrong with you, talk to me. Uncle Fang had already become unconscious. Hes dying! someone shouted. Aunt Fang burst into tears, crying out, Doctor Lin, please, save my old man! Lin Liqiong kept backing away, her dirty socks quivering at the tips of her toes. Mother Lin hid behind her daughter. Now, everyone could see Uncle Fang was in trouble; this wasnt a toothache. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? Why arent you saving my old man? Aunt Fang turned and shouted at Lin Liqiong and her daughter. Lin Liqiong and Mother Lin kept retreating, their faces showing terror. What to do, what to do? Aunt Fang cried out loud, Who will save my old man? Make way! Xie Wanying rolled up her sleeves, forcefully pushing away the Lin mother and daughter. Lin Liqiong and Mother Lin stumbled, nearly falling to the ground. Seeing Xie Wanying approach and squat beside Uncle Fang, the pair started shouting, What are you trying to do, youre not a doctor! Ignoring what everyone else was saying around her, Xie Wanyings fingers touched Uncle Fangs carotid artery. Feeling the pulse was abnormally rapid, she knew there was a problem with his heart. Based on Uncle Fangs profuse sweating and cries of pain, it was very possible that a myocardial infarction had caused a life-threatening arrhythmia. Her eyes moved to Uncle Fangs chest, and in her mind emerged the image of a heart rapidly and strangely contorting with every beat. At this moment, instead of performing chest compressions, it was better to do All eyes were on her as the girl with two long braids suddenly clenched her fist and struck the chest of the man lying on the ground, like a hammer coming down. A chorus of gasps echoed around; her precordial thump had scared them half to death. Only a man who had hurried to the scene felt a sense of admiration when he saw the act, his glasses flashing a bright light: that Precordial Thump was beautifully executed. What are you doing? Youll kill him, you murderer! Mother Lin tried to push Xie Wanyings shoulder while telling her own daughter, Quick, you save the man. By then, Lin Liqiong had snapped back to reality, saying, Right, the patient needs chest compressions, everyone back off! Chapter 40 - Chapter 40: Emergency on Train【40】4 Chapter 40: Emergency on Train404 Hearing the conversation between this mother and daughter, everyone became confused. Aunt Fang stared blankly, unsure of what was happening. She looked back and noticed: hey, it seemed that her husband had stopped frothing at the mouth. Wait, wait, my old man seems to be waking up, said Aunt Fang. The scene was now a mess, and it appeared that no one heard Aunt Fangs words. Except for Xie Wanying, who kept her eyes fixed on the patients heart, monitoring the heartbeat. What do you mean waking up? He needs CPR right now. Move aside and let my daughter, the doctor, save him, Mother Lin urgently yelled at Aunt Fang. Sun Rongfang couldnt stand it any longer and tried to calm the two down: Can you please stop adding to the chaos? What chaos? Your daughter is not a doctor, my daughter is! Mother Lin turned and waved her hand dismissively at Sun Rongfang. Really, this mother and daughter. Sun Rongfang rolled her eyes. Everybody stop! Amidst the disordered crowd, the train attendant had to raise their voice and shout, There is a professional doctor here. A professional doctor? The Lin mother and daughter had to turn around: What professional doctor? Standing next to the attendant, a genteel middle-aged man adjusted his glasses and introduced himself: I am the Chief of General Surgery at Xuanwu Hospital, my surname is Wu. Director Wu from a major hospital! Mother Lin was excited and pleased, eagerly hinting at her daughter with a wink: Hes a doctor from your internship hospital, could it be Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?? Lin Liqiong, however, shuddered inexplicably, because the medical teachers gaze upon her seemed a bit off. Director Wu moved forward, crouched down to check Uncle Fangs current condition, felt his pulse, and placed his ear close to the patients chest to listen for the heartbeat. He nodded in satisfaction: the patients heartbeat had clearly restored a normal sinus rhythm, and the visible froth at the corners of the mouth confirmed that the patient had just experienced a terrifying brush with death, having nearly passed away. How is he? Mother Lin anxiously asked Director Wu, Is he not going to make it, all because she pounded on the patients chest? As she spoke, she pointed accusingly at Xie Wanying. Aunt Fang looked at Director Wu, equally nervous. The surrounding crowd swallowed hard, the scene before them was chaotic indeed. It was unclear who was the real medical student or doctor. No, she did a good job, Director Wu suddenly declared decisively, The patient has been saved for now. An ambulance will take him when we arrive at the station. Dont move him carelessly for now. I know, you mean my daughter saved him, Mother Lin smugly replied, pulling her own daughter forward. Since the doctor was from her daughters hospital, he must surely be speaking about her daughter. No, I am saying that she did an exceptionally good job, Director Wu shook his head, denying Mother Lins shameless boastfulness, and stood up to ask Xie Wanying, Which hospitals young doctor are you? What? Director Wu called her doctor? Mother Lin and Lin Liqiong gasped in surprise. Youre mistaken, shes not a doctor, shes just a first-year medical student, Mother Lin hurriedly grabbed Director Wus arm, My daughter is the doctor, shes the one who saved his life. But what I saw as I arrived was that your daughter was standing by, doing nothing, said Director Wu truthfully, recalling how Lin Liqiong stood beside the patient screaming and panicking as he quickly followed the attendant, Which hospitals doctor is your daughter? Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: Emergency on Train【41】5 Chapter 41: Emergency on Train415 My daughter works at Xuanwu Hospital, Mother Lin blurted out, not noticing her daughter frantically waving her hands behind her, signaling her to stop talking. Shes a doctor at the same hospital as me? If shes my colleague, how come I dont remember ever seeing her? Director Wu turned his head and scrutinized Lin Liqiongs face as if he were holding a magnifying glass, causing Lin Liqiong to step back, Which department is she in? Shes in your dental department, learning to write prescriptions with the old professor, Mother Lin said proudly. The surrounding crowd exclaimed in surprise, Dentistry! Aunt Fang, sitting on the ground, cried out in pain, smacked her thigh, and started cursing the mother and daughter, Youve killed me, you almost killed my old man, you pair of bastards, I originally thought you were What did you think my daughter was? You also heard me saying my daughter is a doctor and begged us to come over. What have we done wrong? Mother Lin was absolutely unwilling to admit fault on her and her daughters part, and was extremely displeased with Aunt Fang, Get it straight, the one who killed your old man was her, not my daughter, shes the one who thumped your old man to death. Now Aunt Fang was filled with regret, immediately cozying up to them upon hearing they were from Capital Medical University, not realizing she had completely cozied up to the wrong person. Had she known, it would have been better to cozy up to Sun Rongfang and her daughter instead. Director Wu had long since stopped listening to Mother Lins unreasonable nagging and curiously asked Xie Wanying, Do you know how to perform a precordial thump? Yes, teacher, Xie Wanying answered. Youre just a medical student? Director Wu, upon hearing what Mother Lin had said earlier, was skeptical. The beautiful precordial thump was unlikely to be a medical maneuver that a medical student could execute. Because the precordial thump is a technique-requiring, more advanced maneuver. Generally, doctors find it difficult to perform the maneuver to a standard that saves lives. Yes, Xie Wanying, who didnt lie, responded. On medical matters, how could one be the least bit insincere as even a little insincerity could cost lives, just like what Lin Liqiong had done earlier. Tell me, what is a precordial thump? Director Wu thought, wanting to clarify whether Xie Wanying was just a blind cat that happened to catch a dead rat or not, while also asking Lin Liqiong, You tell me too, what is a precordial thump? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.0 After all, as a student interning at her own hospital, she should be given a chance to be examined. Its not to say that shes a clinical senior. Even in dentistry, such emergency techniques should be learned in the field of emergency medicine basics. Lin Liqiong fell silent, not speaking for a long time. Say it, hurry up and tell him! Mother Lin urged, as if she wanted to push her daughter to the ground. Lin Liqiong looked at her mother with an almost angry gaze. She couldnt answer what a precordial thump was. It might have been something she learnt in clinical emergency medicine. The problem was that her main specialty was in dentistry. Of course, had she studied diligently and treated medicine with sincerity, even if it was outside her specialty, she would have solidified her foundations in clinical basics and would not fail to answer such a medical question. What, you cant answer? Mother Lins voice trembled a bit when she caught her daughters gaze and turned her head towards Xie Wanying. Now the focus of those gathered was on Xie Wanying, Right, you certainly cant answer either! Youre not even a student. Youre not even a medical student, youve never been to medical university. The woman raged like a shrew until Director Wu, frowning and waving his hand, stopped Mother Lin from speaking further, waiting for Xie Wanyings answer. Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Emergency on Train【42】6 Chapter 42: Emergency on Train426 Being able to answer a medical predecessors question is equivalent to receiving guidance from them, so Xie Wanying was extremely careful and treasured such an opportunity, speaking meticulously, Precordial thump is one of the effective measures in emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The biggest difference from chest compressions is that, if the method is proper and timed well, it can terminate ventricular tachycardia with an efficacy rate of over 40%. Director Wu nodded in approval, Now tell me, whats the standard for performing this operation? The strike point must be correct, on the lower half of the sternum along the midline of the chest. This spot is where the chest cavitys supportive strength is weakest; striking there, if the chest cavity deforms to a certain extent towards the heart, can transfer the mechanical energy of the strike to the heart and stop the tachycardia. A clenched fist should be 20 centimeters away from the heart with the striking force concentrated on the ulnar side. If one strike is not enough, be ready to administer a second one immediately. This is especially important when there is no defibrillation equipment present. A silence fell in the carriage. Is she right? Mother Lins voice was hoarse, as if she was about to cry. This time, her daughter was actually being outdone by Xie Wanying. Correct, Director Wu responded affirmatively. Mother Lin stumbled, almost sitting down on the ground. The surrounding crowd gazed at the Lin mother and daughter with furrowed brows. It was evident who was the real medical student and who was the dregs. Who would dare to visit their Clinic? Didnt you hear? Shes a dentist. Dentists are doctors too, and if she doesnt know anything, I wouldnt dare let her treat my teeth. Voices of accusation rose in waves, and Mother Lins face turned green and then white. She needed to find out who this miss Xie was, glaring hard as she said, Which medical school are you from? Speak! My daughter is a student at Capital Medical University! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? What did that mean? Sun Rongfang was really angry now. Was there a special distinction between medical schools? Werent they all teaching doctors? Shouldnt medical students prioritize saving lives? My daughter is a student at Guoxie, Sun Rongfang articulated, speaking out on behalf of her daughter. Guoxie! Director Wu and the Lin mother and daughter were all shaken. Whats wrong? Sun Rongfang, puzzled, looked at the expressions of the three people in front of her. Her mother, not being from a medical background, wouldnt understand and would probably be humble if she did, because thats the kind of person she was. Xie Wanying told her mother, Its okay. All medical schools are the same; they teach people how to save lives. Comforted by her daughters words, Sun Rongfang felt at ease, as her daughter was thinking the same as she did. Director Wu, after listening to the conversation between the mother and daughter, felt a deep admiration, saying, Students from Guoxie are indeed extraordinary, modest and eager to learn. If you graduate and want to work at our hospital, you are welcome anytime. Graduates from Guoxie were in high demand everywhere. Hearing this news, Sun Rongfang got excited, thinking that perhaps there was a ray of hope for her daughters future employment, eliminating the need to ask her cousin for help. She eagerly introduced her daughter to Director Wu, Director, my daughter is from the Guoxie Eight-Year Program. Eight-Year Program! Mother Lin screamed. Now it was her turn for her hair to stand on end. Good Lord, the daughter of this mother-daughter duo was a student in the Guoxie Eight-Year Program. Mother Lin and Lin Liqiong trembled at this revelation. Medical students and their parents were keenly attuned to medical news. It was well known that Xie Wanying was about to study at the pinnacle of medical academia. Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: [43] Freshmen Registration 1 Chapter 43: [43] Freshmen Registration 1 Whats going on? Mother Lin called out again, and Sun Rongfang looked to Director Wu, puzzled, seeking an explanation. Director Wu just gave a bitter smile. Students from the Guoxie Eight-Year Programtheir Xuanwu Hospital would probably not be able to recruit them. Those graduates were medical graduates whom hospitals all over the country could not manage to snatch up even if they tried. As the train stopped at a temporary station, an ambulance arrived, and Aunt Fang accompanied Uncle Fang, who had already woken up, off the train. As the couple passed by Xie Wanying, they repeatedly said, Xie Xie, Xie Xie!! No need to thank me, its my duty, Xie Wanying said. I believe in you, youll definitely become a good doctor in the future, much better than her. In the future, my old man and I will only go to you for our medical needs, Aunt Fang said as she held Xie Wanyings hand. Sun Rongfang just rolled her eyes upon witnessing this. Before, this couple had looked down upon her daughter becoming a doctor as if it were the worst thing, and now they had completely changed their tune. Director Wu glanced at his watch, then looked over at Lin Liqiong and her daughter, who had slipped to the back of the crowd, and shook his head, saying, When we return to the hospital, Ill discuss your case with the head of the medical education department. Upon hearing this, Lin Liqiong covered her face with her hands. Mother Lin was stunned and exclaimed, No, Director, whats going on? Who are you telling my daughter to meet? Director Wu spread his hands and said, Can you not tell? Your daughter has a pretty serious issue. For her to intern at our hospital and leave like this, we cant face the public. Mother Lin let out a yelp of shock, and panicked, chased after Director Wu, Director, director, director, listen to my explanation. My daughter isnt usually like this; its all because this person kept competing with her of course, at first, we didnt know she was a student from Guoxie. Director Wu put his hands on his hips and was quite fed up with Mother Lin, saying, First of all, the person who really needs to be educated is probably you. When a mistake is made, you dont teach your child to quickly recognize and amend it, what are you striving for with your stubborn pride? Let me tell you, medicine is not like other fields; the most severe consequence of not changing is killing someone instead of saving someone. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.0 Mother Lin sobbed, worrying about what would become of her daughter now. Could it be that she wouldnt be able to graduate or become a doctor? Make a good change. Go back and study hard, Director Wu said earnestly and motioned to Xie Wanying, Come, lets talk some more. Clearly, Director Wu thought that even if they couldnt recruit students like Xie Wanying from the Guoxie Eight-Year Program in the future, this young ladys humility and eagerness to learn was irresistible, and he couldnt help but want to teach her. Because any teacher would want to teach a good student. Maybe in the future, Xie Wanying would remember him if she were to consider coming to Xuanwu Hospital. Thus, Sun Rongfang accompanied her daughter to the sleeping carriage where Director Wu was. This was the first time the mother and daughter had seen what a sleeper was, and they looked around curiously. Director Wu even invited them both to the dining car for lunch. The train conductor, grateful that Xie Wanying and her companions had saved a passenger and averted a crisis on the train, offered them a free lunch for three. As her daughter talked with Director Wu, Sun Rongfang listened with wide eyes, although she didnt understand much of it. Where did you get all this medical knowledge from? Director Wu asked Xie Wanying, Does someone in your family practice medicine? Did someone teach you? To be honest, Teacher Wu, when my mother was sent down to the countryside, she worked at a health center and wanted to become a doctor but never had the chance. Otherwise, my mother would also be a doctor whom I admire, Xie Wanying earnestly shared her thoughts. Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: [44] Freshmen Registration 2 Chapter 44: [44] Freshmen Registration 2 As soon as her daughter praised her, Sun Rongfangs face turned red, and she waved her hand shyly, Not at all, not at all. Director, her aunt is my cousin, and their whole family are doctors, not me. Im just an ordinary worker. My daughter is much more capable than I am. Director Wu laughed, deeply sensing the strong bond between mother and daughter, that sincere and touching kind, and nodded. Later, Sun Rongfang took her daughter back to the hard seat carriage and spoke to her daughter intimately, I think Director Wu is quite a good person, and he seems to like you as a student too. Maybe, in the future, you could consider working in their hospital. As for your aunts place, if they want you in the future, you can think about it, too. Her mother had only met a few doctors, so she loved whomever she met, fearing that her daughter might not find a job in the future. Xie Wanying couldnt help but smile at her mother, gripping her mothers arm tightly; for now, she just nodded to give her mother some peace of mind. The train traveled for another day and finally arrived at Capital West Train Station. The immense flow of people at the Capital made Sun Rongfang gape in astonishment. Too many people, all crammed together. Upon leaving the train station, the sight of bustling traffic and people packed like a swarm of bees left Sun Rongfang a little panicked, worried whether her daughter could survive in such a throng. The more people, the greater the competition. That was Sun Rongfangs first maternal instinct. Dont rush to compete with others right away, okay? First, wait and see how things are, Sun Rongfang whispered social tips to her daughter on the road. I got it, Mom. Lets go to the university. Teacher Zhuang has already booked a guesthouse near my university for us, Xie Wanying told her mother. Since they had a lot of luggage, taking the bus might be a problem since people probably wouldnt let them on board. Sun Rongfang decided to spend the money on a taxi, comforting her daughter, Dont worry, Ive brought quite a lot of money with me. Your grandpa said, he wants you to have enough living expenses when you go to school, so you dont have to work for a living. Studying medicine isnt like other fields, you need to focus on your studies, without distractions. Last time, Xie Wanyings grandpa had expressed this view over the phone, and she hadnt expected it to be true. In her past life, she had not studied in the Capital but in a school near her hometown, where transportation, accommodation, and other expenses were much cheaper than in the Capital. Her mother and aunt had managed to put together some money through borrowing, and so she asked, Mom, did you borrow the money from Auntie? Yes. Your Auntie said she would lend ten thousand from her savings for your education. Its okay, when her daughter gets into university, Ill have saved up some money in a few years to pay her back, its all the same, Sun Rongfang patted her daughters hand. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?0 Did mom borrow from anyone else? Xie Wanying knew for sure that ten thousand wouldnt be enough. Your eldest aunt sent some money over to support your education. Xie Wanyings eldest aunt, Zhou Ruohua, was nearly eight years older than Zhou Ruomei, but like Ruomei, she usually had little contact with their cousins family. Zhou Ruohua lived in the provincial capital and had a much better economic situation than her sister. What had made her suddenly willing to get in touch and contribute financially now? When your eldest aunt heard that you were the top science student, she immediately sent the money over, Sun Rongfang admitted candidly. Xie Wanying instantly understood. Its okay, when the time comes, Mom will save up the money to pay them back. You just focus on your studies and dont worry about the money, Sun Rongfang would definitely not let her daughter be burdened with these things and interrupt her studies; this was the only thing a poor mother could do for her child. Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: [45] Freshmen Registration 3 Chapter 45: [45] Freshmen Registration 3 Arriving at the guesthouse booked by Teacher Zhuang, they moved their luggage inside and waited to register as new students at the school tomorrow. Before that, Xie Wanying and her mother couldnt stand the loneliness and took the opportunity to look around the small shops near the campus and sneak a peek at the Medical College. The campus was shaded by green trees and cooled by gentle breezes, with the sound of birds chirping among the flowers and plants. Sun Rongfang was very satisfied, thinking that the place where her daughter would study and live was beautiful. The only concern that remained was whether her daughters classmates and teachers were pleasant to get along with. The next day, mother and daughter got up early, had the Capitals special large dough sticks at a street corner, much bigger than those in their hometown. After eating their fill, they hurriedly gathered their belongings for school and headed to the university. Todays campus was different from yesterday, with the auditorium opened for new student registration. Still, as every year saw a large number of new students, the students and their families were crowding together, turning the entire auditorium into a bustling marketplace. Having been reincarnated, Xie Wanying was familiar with the university registration process and took her mother directly to the registration desk of her own department. The two threaded their way through the long lines of students and eventually reached the last registration desk. There were long queues at the other departments, yet not a single person was in line at this desk. For a moment, Sun Rongfang asked her daughter, Have we come to the wrong place? It should be correct, Xie Wanying checked the red sign placed on the desk, which read Guoxie Eight-Year Program Registration. Why isnt anyone queuing here? Sun Rongfang looked around, and there were people everywhere to the right, yet no one at this spot, as if they had seen a ghost. Xie Wanying waited for a while then saw a bespectacled male teacher rushing over, around fifty years old, with graying hair. Sun Rongfang whispered to her daughter, Doesnt something seem off? Look at the others welcoming students, theyre all young; why is there an old man here? Unexpectedly, the old man teacher heard her and burst out laughing, Im sorry, your senior brothers and sisters are busy and cant come to welcome you. Over there, its the senior students welcoming the freshmen. The class advisor for your program will be determined on the first day of class, so for now, the Director of Academic Affairs will be here to welcome you. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? Director of Academic Affairs? Sun Rongfang blinked. Yes, my surname is Jiang, the old man teacher showed his work badge to them. Nice to meet you, Director Jiang, its our first time at the school, so we dont know anything, Sun Rongfang said, holding her daughters hand. Its okay, no need to worry. Hello, Teacher Jiang, Xie Wanying stepped forward and gave a bow to the teacher. Director Jiang was surprised and quickly stood up, helping her up, No need, no need, please dont be so formal. After sitting down again, Director Jiang, clearly embarrassed by the politeness of Xie Wanying and her mother, covered his mouth and cleared his throat before saying, I know who you are. You know who we are? Sun Rongfang asked in surprise. Youre Xie Wanying, right? Director Jiang pointed his pen in Xie Wanyings direction. You know my daughters name? Sun Rongfang was even more astonished, as they had never met this man before. Of course, the science champion, right? Director Jiang playfully winked at the two of them. Sun Rongfang couldnt help but laugh out loud, indicating to her daughter: this teacher is nice and has a sense of humor. Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Separation and Departure 1 Chapter 46: Separation and Departure 1 Parents are actually quite afraid of teachers like Liu Hui, who can act like Bao Qingtian ready to chop someone at any moment, which has long terrified the parents into chaos. A witty teacher can effectively manage the relationship between the school and the students families without causing the awkwardness that Liu Hui does. Sun Rongfang thought this and thus felt relieved after meeting Director Jiang, convinced that her daughter had really come to a good school. After checking Xie Wanyings admission notice, household registration book, and other documents, Director Jiang processed the students enrolment procedures while saying to the student, We are truly very warmly welcoming of a science top scorer like you choosing to study at our school. However, medicine is a grueling science that requires more perseverance to endure, probably presenting more difficulties than the college entrance exam, and it is long-term. Ill definitely bear Teacher Jiangs guidance firmly in mind, Xie Wanying said. Director Jiang thought to himself that what he said was quite commonplace, something he repeated to many students every day, but such a modest and receptive attitude he had only seen in Xie Wanying alone. Mmm, this student is bound to be extraordinary. With this thought, Director Jiang couldnt help but nod repeatedly. After completing the first step of the enrolment process with Director Jiang, Xie Wanying and her mother hurried with their luggage to complete registration at several other departments and then went to get the dormitory keys. It was almost lunchtime by then. Along the way, they saw groups of students heading to the cafeteria. Sun Rongfang, upon seeing this, became somewhat anxious and said, I wonder how the food at your school is? A mothers greatest concern is invariably whether her child is eating well and enough. Mom, dont worry. If worst comes to worst, you know Im not picky about food, Xie Wanying reassured her. I know youre not picky, but still, you need proper nutrition. If the cafeteria food isnt good, make sure you cook something for yourself outside to supplement, understand? Sun Rongfang advised her daughter, Your health is the most important thing; without it, being a good student is meaningless. Dont forget what your cousin said about you. She said youre too thin to be a doctor. Hearing this, Xie Wanying almost laughed out loud. She doubted that Zhou Ruomei had ever imagined that her ironic words would become a reference and motivation for her cousins actions. On the other hand, it was a testament to just how endearing her mother was. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.0 Reaching the dormitory area, they saw that the dormitories for female students were separate from those for male students, with their own set of buildings. It was evident from the number of students they had seen on their way that the returning students had already arrived many days before the new students and had started their classes. During the mealtime rush, the dormitory buildings were bustling with people coming and going, and there was constant motion of figures. Many students were hurrying down the stairs with food containers to get their meals from the cafeteria, and a good number were dashing back to their dorms with backpacks and textbooks tucked under their arms. A particular group of people caught Sun Rongfangs attention. They were a group of female students, either holding white lab coats or simply wearing them, strolling back and forth in the corridor. I wonder if youll be just like them in a few days, Sun Rongfang said, smiling at the thought of her daughter one day wearing a white lab coat, looking confident and professional. Hearing her mothers words, Xie Wanying also made a vow in her heart: she would become a good doctor and fulfill the expectations of her mother and grandfather. The mother and daughter searched for a long time before finally locating Xie Wanyings dormitory in a secluded corner. Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Separation and Departure 2 Chapter 47: Separation and Departure 2 Thats good, its quiet here, Sun Rongfang said to her daughter. Xie Wanying nodded in agreement. They unlocked the door and entered the dormitory room, which had two bunk beds for four people without being cramped. It was unclear whether the other freshmen hadnt arrived yet or had come earlier because no one else could be seen inside. One of the bunk beds had a mattress and a mosquito net hanging over it, indicating that someone was already living there. Xie Wanying chose a top bunk among the remaining beds because the top bunk was quieter and more suitable for studying. She and her mother made the bed together, arranging the sheets, mattress, and pillows. Items like buckets and washbasins needed to be purchased at the small convenience store within the school. The mother and daughter planned to buy the other necessities there while on their way to eat at the school cafeteria. Since finding the dormitory had taken some time, by the time mother and daughter went to the cafeteria, they found that almost all the food was gone, leaving only scraps and leftovers. See, I told you, if you encounter this situation in the future, remember to open a small stove outside, got it? Sun Rongfang reminded her daughter again not to let her studies affect her health. This time, Xie Wanying heeded her mothers advice and nodded. After a simple lunch, they browsed the convenience store inside the school and found that items were more expensive there, so they went to a commercial supermarket outside the school to shop instead. After helping her daughter acquire all the necessities, Sun Rongfang felt she had fulfilled her mission of accompanying her daughter on this trip. With nothing else to do and the teachers seeming nice, Sun Rongfang planned to follow her original plan and take the train home the next day. Back at home, her younger son was not good at studying, and her husband was unreliableit was up to her alone to return home and take care of things. If only your dad could give me peace of mind, I could stay with you a few more days, Sun Rongfang said to her daughter, her voice laden with deep guilt. She knew this was her daughters first long journey away from home, studying alone in a foreign place, which must have inevitably led to many days of loneliness and helplessnessa time when she needed family. However, she was helpless against her good-for-nothing husband and son. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?0 Mom, its fine, I can manage on my own, Xie Wanying said as she hugged and held her mothers hand like she did when she was a child. All right, stay with me for one more night tonight, Sun Rongfang said, patting the back of her daughters hand reassuringly. The mother and daughter walked back to the guest house together. Xie Wanying knew that after tonight, it would be a long time before she could see her mother again. It might often be the case in the future since her medical studies would take eight long years. She felt somewhat sad about this. Before leaving her daughter, Sun Rongfang also wanted to do as much as possible for her, so she grabbed a brush and started scrubbing her daughters shoes after dinner. Mom, let me do it. You just sit there. I feel uncomfortable if Im not working, Sun Rongfang told her daughter, waving her back to her seat as she scrubbed vigorously. Perhaps it was only through working that she could temporarily forget the fact that her child was growing up and moving away from her. That children grow up and leave their parents is something Sun Rongfang, as a mother, had long been aware of. She believed that as a mother, she had to bravely bear this kind of pain alone. While her mother was busy, Xie Wanying crouched down to pack her mothers luggage for the return trip, stuffing several bags of instant noodles into her mothers travel bag. She scrubbed cups and bowls forcefully, and put away the towels, tissues, and other items. Ultimately, the night passed quickly as mother and daughter prepared items for each other. Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: Separation and Departure 3 Chapter 48: Separation and Departure 3 The next morning, before the start of the new semester, Xie Wanying took her mother to the train station. As the moment of parting approached, Sun Rongfang looked at her daughter, with a thousand words on the tip of her tongue, yet her lips trembled, not knowing what to say. All she could do was nag incessantly, Take care of your health above all, your health is the most important. Mom doesnt ask for anything else, just that you stay safe and healthy Mom, I know. Xie Wanying extended her hands and embraced her mother tightly. Sun Rongfang hurriedly wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes, holding back, until after her daughter had finished the hug, when she turned around resolutely and walked straight into the ticket checkpoint with her luggage. Watching her mothers figure get smaller and smaller until it disappeared at the end of the platform, it was like returning to that scene from the middle school textbook, Back View, except this time it was the mothers back view, not the fathers. In each family, sometimes it is the fatherly love thats greater, sometimes its the motherly love. Xie Wanying stared at the ceiling, trying not to let her tears fall. She didnt have the right to cry, she still had many things to do, to change her own life and her mothers. Turning back, she walked out of the train station with determined steps. When she returned to the dormitory that night, Xie Wanying found out: Were none of her roommates planning to come back to the dormitory tonight? Ring, ring, ring, the phone in the dormitory rang. Jumping down from her bed, Xie Wanying walked over and picked up the receiver. Hello, is this Xie Wanying? Yes, it is. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. Teacher Ren informs us that we need to go to classroom xx in the teaching building for a meeting tomorrow. He is the counselor of our class. This was the first time she heard the voice of one of her classmates, a boy. His voice sounded a bit muffled, and his tone was standard. He seemed to be someone not good at talking. After saying this, the other side didnt seem to know what to say next and fell silent for a while. I understand, thank you, classmate. Xie Wanying took the initiative to resolve the awkwardness. No problem, no problem. The other side hurriedly hung up the phone. Having toured the campus, she knew where the teaching building was. Xie Wanying wasnt worried, but she was accustomed to arriving early at the classroom to wait for classes to start, so as usual, she took her backpack and notebook and everything, finished breakfast early, and hurried to the teaching building. When she arrived at seven oclock, she could see people everywhere in the campus reading English or reciting medical textbooks. After all, this was Guoxie, the gathering place for the proud and top students from across the country. With competition, the blood inside her seemed to boil with fervor. Upon reaching the classroom, as expected, it was empty. After making sure she hadnt gone to the wrong classroom, she chose a seat in the third row in the middle of the front, which was the most suitable for listening to the teacher and viewing the blackboard. She put down her backpack, took out a new textbook received at the start of school, and started reading it closely. As time passed, more and more students arrived in the classroom. The chatter around her gradually increased. Anyway, without the teacher present, the students were all free to do as they wished. Checking the time, it was seven fifty. The teacher would probably arrive soon. Xie Wanying put the textbook back into her bag, not wanting to give the teacher the impression that she didnt respect him speaking. At that moment, she suddenly turned her head and realized: Hey, thats not right, the seats beside her on both sides were empty, and whats more, nobody was sitting in the rows in front or behind her. What was going on? Her eyes then broadened further, and whooshrow by row, quite a few students, perhaps forty or fifty, were seated, all of them looking at her, some even covering their mouths to laugh. Chapter 49 - Chapter 49: A girl and forty-nine boys Chapter 49: A girl and forty-nine boys Could it be that I didnt do my hair properly? With a habitual gesture, Xie Wanying touched her hair braid. To her surprise, the laughter in the classroom grew louder after her action. Her hand suddenly stiffened as if she sensed that something significant had occurred. The classroom door creaked open, and someone walked in. The chatter and laughter in the room came to an abrupt halt. This indicated that the person entering must be the guidance officer. The man entering was in his twenties, tall, with a stylish fringe. He wore a short-sleeve white shirt, black trousers, and his bespectacled face broke away from the stereotype of a bookworm; the slight sternness in the corners of his phoenix eyes painted the image of a trendy young scholar as if leaping out from the pages of a book, refreshing to all. It seemed that some students recognized who the man was and whispered, Is Instructor Ren going to be our guidance officer? Those who came to study at Guoxie were undoubtedly aiming for affiliation with it, and it wasnt strange for students to be quite familiar with Guoxie before arriving. However, such news usually circulated only within the internal channels of Guoxie, unless the students had contacts within its inner circle. Xie Wanying definitely lacked such resources; firstly, she was just a truck drivers daughter, and secondly, her hometown was far away from the Capital. Instructor Ren? What does that mean? Xie Wanying pondered over the background and personality of the guidance officer of her class. Building a good relationship with the guidance officer was vitally important for students in the university. Hasnt it been said that Instructor Ren was coming to be our guidance officer? The other students continued whispering about the guidance officer, each one aware of the officers importance. It was announced last night. It scared me to death. Is he any good? This was asked by someone unaware of Instructor Rens background. Just talk to him, and youll know. Those in the know obviously wanted to withhold information, as revealing the officers secrets could mean asking for a beating. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???.? Can you at least tell me his name? As someone asked this, the young scholar at the podium spoke up, If you want to know my name, Ill write it on the blackboard now. Read it carefully. Immediately, the area beneath the podium fell silent as a tomb. True to Instructor Rens reputation, the moment his voice rang out, everyone bowed in submission. Tap tap tap, the chalk on the blackboard spelled out each character as if striking the board, and after the young scholar finished his swift, serious writing, three characters appeared before Xie Wanying and the other students: Ren Chongda. How about it, my name is quite good, isnt it? Tossing the chalk aside, Ren Chongda tapped his knuckles on the blackboard in the classic Teaching Whip manner. No one dared to speak. What were you laughing at when I walked in just now? Ren Chongda asked. The freshmen exhibited various behaviors: some with raised eyelids, others with heads bowed, and still others twirling pens. Unique postures abounded. Only Xie Wanying sat calmly in the middle, her face nearly expressionless. Ren Chongdas gaze was fixed on her alone. The other students were on the verge of laughter again, struggling to contain themselves. Do you know the reason why? Ren Chongda addressed the question to her alone. Xie Wanying lifted her eyelids and met the guidance officers gaze with calm eyes, her own betraying not the slightest ripple. Instead, Ren Chongda would take aback by her look, his cool lips curling in a half-smile, It seems you know. After his words, the laughter that had been suppressed in the classroom erupted once more, filling the room with roaring laughter. Chapter 50 - Chapter 50: A girl and forty-nine boys 2 Chapter 50: A girl and forty-nine boys 2 Ren Chongda waved his hand and said, You shouldnt be laughing like this. She is the first female surgical medical student in the history of our Guoxie Eight-Year Program. Of course, shes also the only girl in our class. Shes our classs little princess. What are you laughing at her for? You are knights, gentlemen, you should be protecting the little princess. The male students continued to laugh as they responded to Ren Chongdas words, Yes, we understand, Teacher Ren. Little princess? Did they think this was a title worthy of pride and joy? This situation was no different than a male preschool teacher being treated like a monkey among a group of female preschool teachers. Zhou Ruomei, my aunts sister-in-law, was certainly right about one thing: the medical community is predominantly male, much like the situation with male nurses and female nurses, male preschool teachers, and female preschool teachers. This is especially true in the surgical field, where female doctors are scarce except in gynecology. No wonder Ren Chongda declared her the first female surgical medical student in history. So-called little princess C was it a term of endearment or praise? No, it carried an undertone of gender discrimination within this field. A woman in surgery isnt good enough, will never outdo the men, so they might as well coddle you as a little princess since you dont have the strength to be anything else. After all, what little princess is meant to do the work? None; theyre meant to be shown off. This even aligned with my uncle-in-law Ding Yuhais words: recruiting a female surgeon is just for show, for publicity; male surgeons and hospital leaders dont expect female surgeons to do the work. Xie Wanying, reborn, was well aware of this situation in the industry and was thus not surprised. It was just that previously, she hadnt realized that besides surgery, no other girls were recruited for any other disciplines in this years Eight-Year Program. Ren Chongda was now briefing the class about the Eight-Year Program on the podium, saying, Among you, there are ten in surgery, twenty in internal medicine, and twenty in miscellaneous other disciplines, including the basic sciences and medical auxiliary departments. Each discipline recruits only a few people since everyone was an elite in high school. In our class, there are two science gold medalists; there isnt a single student ranked beyond the top hundred in their province in science. However, the school encourages interaction, so by tradition, you are all placed in one class for ease of management and to prevent feelings of isolation. Compared to other colleges, the Eight-Year Program has fewer students, but thats what happens when its all a group of academic elites. Despite the male instructor being a bit cool and seemingly indifferent, he turned out to be somewhat verbose, and a group of students began to understand why he was nicknamed Instructor Ren. The Instructor loved to ramble, after all. Yet, Ren Chongdas familiarity with the Eight-Year Program and ability to articulate these details revealed the depth of his understanding, since he himself was one of the lonely elite graduates from the Eight-Year Program. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??.? At the beginning of the school year, your senior brothers were too busy to meet you at the admissions office, for which they feel deeply apologetic. Let me apologize on their behalf, but later, when you start your clinical rotations, your senior brothers will surely compensate you adequately. As for your senior sisters, there are only a few of them, including our classs little princess here; theirs is the toughest path. Hearing Ren Chongdas last words, Xie Wanying could sense that this instructor and senior brother was indeed a gentleman who understood the hardships female doctors face in this industry. It seemed she could call her mother later and reassure her that the instructor was quite decent. Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: A girl and forty-nine boys 3 Chapter 51: A girl and forty-nine boys 3 After a lengthy speech, Ren Chongda picked up the thermos he had brought with him to the podium, opened the lid, and took a sip of water to moisten his throat. The newcomers below were all abuzz, discussing the information Ren Chongda had shared. Among them, Ren Chongdas remark that top students in the eight-year program will inevitably be top students in clinical practice as well was like injecting adrenaline into everyone, and they were all extremely excited. Top students, each and every one of them. This competition, unmatched by any other institutions across the nation. And in the field of medicine, the most profound of disciplines. Life sciences could be said to be the most mysterious of all sciences, the closest to the divine realm. The number one medical class in the nation could also be called the number one science whiz class or something of the sort. Thud, thud, there was a knock on the classroom door. The marketplace-like classroom suddenly quieted down as if they had caught a whiff of something, and the chatter ceased once again. Who is it? Ren Chongda asked. Teacher Ren. The door opened, and a bespectacled woman in her thirties poked her head through the gap in the door to speak to Ren Chongda, Do you have a student named Xie Wanying in your class? Yes, whats she done? All eyes in the classroom, including Ren Chongdas, turned to look at the only little princess in the class. Xie Wanying herself was clueless as to why this woman was looking for her, her expression one of bewilderment. Heres the situation, Teacher Ren. The train station called, saying they were looking for a medical student from Guoxie who saved a passengers life on the train. The patients family and the train station are planning to jointly produce a banner of honor to be presented to our school. When our school heard about it, first they were thrilled, for the compassionate heart of a student trained by them is the thing teachers are most proud of. Second, after checking and double checking, they just couldnt find anyone by the name of Xie Wanying among the medical students who have entered clinical rotations. So after an extensive search, the only student list left was that of the new students in your class, Teacher Ren, with a student named Xie Wanying. Hence, I came to inquire about the matter, the woman said, adjusting her glasses. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧͨ. Did you save someone? Ren Chongda asked the student. Is the patients surname Fang? Xie Wanying replied calmly and coolly, not immediately assuming the situation involved her, though it was a possibility. Thats right, it is Fang! The womans glasses gleamed with excitement. So it was really you? Tell us, what did you do? Precordial Thump. Because he had a sudden onset of malignant arrhythmia, said Xie Wanying. The others listened to her content, but what surprised them even more was the tone in which she spoke. Generally speaking, if a medical student had saved someone and was being praised, they would act like a shy child. This is because medical students saving lives dont have much confidence; each rescue is like hitting the jackpot. Only someone like Xie Wanying, who spoke with such composed and seasoned tone, could be a professional doctor who has been fighting it out in clinical practice for a few years, at least. Is she the child of a doctor? Are her parents doctors? Is her father or her mother a thoracic surgeon or a cardiologist? An emergency physician is also possible. The two teachers shared the same suspicions and asked, What do your parents do? At which hospital do they work? My father is a truck driver, and my mother lost her job after giving birth to my little brother and runs her own small business to help with the family expenses, Xie Wanying answered. No way! exclaimed the classroom in amazement. Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: 【52】Medical specialties are not divided from the whole1 Chapter 52: 52Medical specialties are not divided from the whole1 The daughter of a truck driver knows how to perform a precordial thump? A blind cat running into a dead rat? Do you really understand how to perform a precordial thump? The tone in Ren Chongdas voice expressed the same skepticism that Director Wu had on the train initially. The female teacher recalled the content of the phone call and said to him, Teacher Ren, do you know Director Wu from Xuanwu Hospital? Yes. As doctors in hospitals in the same city, they invariably interacted with each other, and Director Wu was quite well-known in medical circles, so Ren Chongda nodded. Director Wu was on the train at that time. Later, we spoke with him on the phone. He was very sure that the student from Guoxie performed the thump beautifully, like an old hand at it. It seems he had communicated with you afterward? As the female teacher spoke, she turned to look at Xie Wanying again. This would mean that at the time, Director Wu had not fully grasped the information leaked by Mother Lin and didnt follow up with detailed questions about Xie Wanyings year of study, assuming based on experience that Xie Wanying couldnt possibly be a first-year freshman. What do you mean? Ren Chongda asked his colleague. When Director Wu questioned her about technical issues, she was able to answer them very clearly, the female teacher said. Upon hearing this, Ren Chongda didnt ask any further. The boys in the classroom began to see Xie Wanying in a new light. At this point, none of them dared to underestimate or treat Xie Wanying like a little princess anymore. Hey, this girl, with nobody in her family to guide her, can perform a precordial thump. Without formal medical education and being self-taught, she seemed to be more skilled than any of them. What was this? A medical super-genius girl ready to crush the male student group right from the get-go? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0. There were no more teasing laughs at the girls in the classroom, replaced instead by taut skin, swallowing throats, and restless gazes. Ive found the person, Ill go back and report to the head, said the female teacher from the publicity department, satisfied with the results of her investigation as she breezed out of the classroom. Ren Chongda took a deep breath, not feeling nearly as relaxed; the appearance of a female academic powerhouse in the class was unprecedented for him. In fact, this wasnt the first time he had been assigned the task of being a university counselor in the face of a crisis. The emergence of a female academic powerhouse in medicine, especially in surgery, was something he had never even heard of! Even he was somewhat unsettled by the surprise, recalling how he had initially referred to the academic powerhouse as little princess in class, feeling like he couldnt really back down. You Ren Chongda thought for a moment. As a teacher, there was some advice he still had to give to his students. He said to Xie Wanying, If youre just self-taught in medical knowledge, without a teacher on site for guidance, you better not attempt medical procedures on your own. Yes, Teacher Ren, Xie Wanying nodded in agreement, expressing the same sentiment as Ren Chongda. At the time, I had wanted the patients family member to contact the train staff, to inform the station to send an ambulance and a doctor. But I didnt anticipate that the patient would have an attack so suddenly, and everything was too late. Since it was a cardiac disease, every minute counts in the golden four minutes; delaying rescue might be too late. There were no other doctors on the scene, so I had to step up and help because I felt I had the responsibility as a medical student. Even if I were not a medical student, ordinary people also have a duty to assist in rescuing a patient. The golden four minutes for cardiac arrest rescue, thats right! On the train, with no other doctors present, what else should he expect his student to do if not step in to attempt a rescue? For a long time thereafter, no other sound was heard in the classroom. The boys only knew that even the imposing Instructor Ren was talked down by the classs little princess. No, thats wrong C the female academic powerhouse! Chapter 53 - Chapter 53: 【53】Medical specialties are not divided from the whole2 Chapter 53: 53Medical specialties are not divided from the whole2 The first class of the new semester had just ended. Ren Chongda hurriedly left and returned to his own office. The surrounding teachers, who had already heard the news from the female teachers, gathered around him with smiles and asked, How do you feel? Ren Chongda, with legs casually draped over each other on his knees, grabbed his collar to catch his breath and asked his colleague with a curious tone, Who brought up this girls file? The scores were sufficient, but the school had the discretion to admit or not. Traditionally, it wasnt the case that if a girl scored higher than a boy, she would be admitted to certain majors by the university. Otherwise, how come for so many years, Xie Wanying had been the only one accepted into surgery? About this matter, some teachers had heard some rumors and didnt hesitate to share with Ren Chongda, It seems it was one of your classmates who brought up her file. Which one? Who else could it be if not Cao Yong? Upon hearing the name Cao Yong, Ren Chongda instantly understood what was going on. So it was him. After all, aside from Cao Yong, none of his classmates would likely have the clout to be invited by the school to help select new students. Ill give him a call to ask about it. With his mind made up, Ren Chongda decided to call his old classmate who was in the hospital. Unlike him, who stayed at the university after graduation, Cao Yong had been placed directly in the neurosurgery department of Guoxie Affiliated Hospital during his internship and was now hailed as the top young surgeon there. The last time Cao Yong was on a business trip, he performed a tremendously difficult surgery in a local hospital to save a patient with a ruptured aortic aneurysm. He was not only commended within the hospital but also gained nationwide recognition in the surgical community. Everyone knew that this guy was bound for greatness. Ren Chongda dialed the hospitals switchboard and asked for neurosurgery as he thought about his colleagues prospects. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.?? Hospitals are much busier than schools. After morning rounds, the surgeons had to proceed immediately with the surgeries they had discussed the previous afternoon. Hearing the nurse say it was him calling, Cao Yong quickly answered the phone and asked, Whats up? Do you know Xie Wanying from my class? This abrupt question from his old classmate made Cao Yong pause before asking in return, Have you become a counselor? It seemed they were both somewhat behind on news about each other. Hearing a nurse rush a doctor on the other end, Ren Chongda decisively said, Lets have dinner and talk tonight. Sure, Cao Yong responded and hung up the phone. As he turned away, he reflected on the mention of that name by his classmate, his eyelids fluttering involuntarily, and he couldnt help but smirk, seemingly betraying a hint of joy. Could it be that his old classmate was implying she had arrived? In the classroom, the counselor had finished the class meeting and assigned military training tasks for the beginning of the semester, which would last for ten days. During this time, the students wouldnt have any specialized classes. Reluctant to head back to the dormitory just yet, a lively chatter continued among the students in the classroom. Now that they knew the only girl in class was not a princess but a study whiz, several boys approached and sat around Xie Wanying to talk. Truly no one in your family practices medicine? they continued to question Xie Wanyings previous answer, finding it astonishing that one could achieve such results through self-study alone. After all, medicine was a field vastly different from other disciplines, with a strong emphasis on practical skills. Xie Wanying shook her head. How about relatives? My maternal cousin. Oh, the boys realized and then looked troubled again. After all, would a distant relative possibly teach her medicine? Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: 【54】Medical specialties are not divided from the whole3 Chapter 54: 54Medical specialties are not divided from the whole3 My grandfather is a doctor in my family, said a slightly short and chubby boy, pointing to himself as he introduced himself, My name is Zhao Zhaowei. After introducing himself, his hand moved to introduce a few other boys beside him: They are Feng Yicong, Li Qian, and Zhang Desheng. The four of us live in the same dormitory. Among them, Feng Yicong was tall and skinny, like a bamboo pole, resembling the physique of a basketball or soccer player. Both Li Qian and Zhang Desheng wore glasses and were scholarly looking. The most talkative was Zhao Zhaowei, who had volunteered to start the conversation. All four of us are studying internal medicine. I dont know why the surgery guys arent coming to talk to you. Arent they more likely to be in the same department as you in the future? Zhao Zhaowei said this with a hint of disdain, scornful of those male students studying surgery for being even more cowardly than those of internal medicine, yet still wanting to wield surgical knives. The other classmates looked on and listened to Zhao Zhaoweis jokes, and burst into laughter again. As for surgery, who doesnt want to study it? But the problem is, you cant be chosen by the school to study surgery without the strongest capabilities. Now that there is an opportunity to tease the surgery students, everyone was eager to join in. As for the nine male students studying surgery, Xie Wanying was also a bit curious. But after such a round of laughter, were the nine male surgery students just going to hide in the crowd without showing their faces? Are they really that cunning? Zhao Zhaowei lured her to switch sides, In that case, you might as well hang out with us internists in the future. Surgeons also need to study internal medicine, and internists need to study surgery. In fact, medical specializations are not separate from each other. Its best to learn all medical knowledge, the more the better, Xie Wanying said. Without a doubt, her statement immediately sparked another lively discussion among the male classmates. Listen to that professional tone C she sounds even more like our medical teacher than Instructor Ren. Instructor Ren got it so wrong, she is not a little princess at all. She is a medical queen. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? A few boys even pushed Zhao Zhaowei, look who you are joking with? Xie Wanying herself admitted she was not good at joking. Fortunately, as top students, they were all knowledgeable and reasonable male classmates, like the Gentleman Faction that Ren Chongda talked about; they had no thoughts of troubling her. Zhao Zhaowei touched his nose with a hint of apology and took the initiative to confess to her, Do you know why our instructor is called Instructor Ren? It seemed Zhao Zhaowei knew the secrets of the school? His grandfather is from the Hepatobiliary Surgery department of our associated hospital, Feng Yicong revealed some confidential information about the person. With the secret unveiled, Zhao Zhaowei frankly admitted, Ren Chongda is one of the rare ones in our school who stayed in the cadaver dissection lab, and now he holds the keys to that place. Thats why the school made him our instructor. Anatomy was of the utmost importance among all the basic medical sciences. Hearing this news, Xie Wanying couldnt help but light up. To tell you another truth, our current temporary class leader is studying surgery and just before this, he took your eight other surgery classmates to fetch our military training uniforms on Ren Chongdas orders, so theyre not here, Zhao Zhaowei said. Who was being cunning? Xie Wanying instantly understood, squinting her eyes to focus on the few boys in front of her. No no no, the boys, including Zhao Zhaowei, waved their hands as they met her gaze, We really want to establish a good relationship with you. Think about it, Ren Chongda will appreciate you. You helped him win an award banner at the start of school. If you talk to him and ask for the cadaver room keys for a visit, he might give them to you. Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: The Three Musketeers 1 Chapter 55: The Three Musketeers 1 Would Instructor Ren give her the key? Xie Wanying was no haughty princess; she never believed she had much of a reputation, so she frankly answered, Impossible. Her answer came as no surprise to Zhao Zhaowei and the others, who, after a brief conversation, could tell that she was very cautious in her actions and speech, quite unlike other girls her age. Its ok, if you happen to run into Instructor Ren, you can make a joke with him. Despite his serious expression, he can be quite witty. You might even bump into The Three Musketeers, said Zhao Zhaowei. What are The Three Musketeers? The Three Musketeers refer to Ren Chongda, Zhu Huicang, and our schools most famous Cao Yong, Handsome Cao. The moment the name Cao Yong entered her ears, Xie Wanyings mind conjured the image of the handsome figure she had seen in her aunts hospital emergency room that night. Ive heard Handsome Cao is really amazing, Feng Yicong asked Zhao Zhaowei if the rumors were true. He is amazing, a super scholar back in university and later sent by the school for an oversea scholarship program. Upon returning, he went straight into neurosurgery. Neurosurgery is a rising field in our domestic medical community, needing to leverage latecomer advantages. Many privately say, in the future, the head of our hospital could very well be Handsome Cao. Zhao Zhaoweis gossipy tone immediately drew immense attention from the surrounding students. An older student who could potentially become a hospital dean; everyone would think of ingratiating themselves with him. How can we meet Handsome Cao? Feng Yicong and others asked enthusiastically. Instructor Ren and Handsome Cao are good friends; they occasionally dine in the alley connecting our college and the hospital. If you run into him, its always right to go up and say hello, Zhao Zhaowei suggested to his classmates. If youre lucky and he remembers you, there shouldnt be any problems with your internship or even staying to work at the affiliated hospital in the future. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? Hearing this, Xie Wanying and others realized that even for the eight-year program, graduating and staying to work at the affiliated hospital was no longer easy. Guoxie is the highest medical sanctuary in the nation, and Guoxie Association Hospital is the most renowned top-tier comprehensive hospital in the country, known in the medical circle as the last straw for patients. Its a place where only the most elite medical graduates can stay. Some students received a message from the class monitor on their phones, informing the others, The monitor said were going to get our military training uniforms, and that theres a queue, so he cant come back quickly. Everyone should head back to the dorms; he will deliver them this afternoon or tonight. What a nice class monitor! They all shouted in agreement. Seeing the phone reminded Xie Wanying to call her mom. She asked Zhao Zhaowei, Where can I make a cheap phone call? Youre new so you wouldnt know. Let me tell you, first you should buy an IC card, much cheaper than from convenience stores or supermarkets if you buy it on the street where we go to eat. Then at night, you use it at the IC card phone in the hospital. There are no patients in outpatient care at night, no queues, its better than the phone booths outside, he explained. Xie Xie, she said. Afterwards, like the rest of her classmates, Xie Wanying headed back to her dormitory. Looking up at the two empty beds that no one had slept in, she suddenly realized what was going on. She shared a dormitory with two senior female students who were on clinical internship and would not return to the dorm. Touching the mosquito netting that the seniors had hung, the dust was plentiful, showing just how busy medical students entering clinical training could be. With no roommates to dine with, Xie Wanying would take her meals back to the dorm to eat. After sleeping in the afternoon, she found time in the evening to visit the affiliated hospital, exploring and making a call home. Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: The Three Musketeers 2 Chapter 56: The Three Musketeers 2 At six or seven in the evening, Xie Wanying found the little alley that led from the school to the affiliated hospital. It was a rather hidden spot, unknown to those who werent part of the hospital or school staff. Had Zhao Zhaowei not provided the information, she would have had no knowledge of this secret. Upon arriving, she saw restaurants lining both sides of the street. Especially around meal times and in the evening, with smoke curling up from cooking, the place was full of life. The shops located near the school and hospital were prime real estate, never lacking for customers. Most of the diners here were medical staff from the hospital or teachers and students from the school. This led to frequent greetings among themhey, theres Old Liu, Teacher Zhang, and so on. After dinner, Xie Wanying primarily looked for stores selling IC cards along the street. According to Zhao Zhaowei, by comparing different shops, she might even find a fifty-percent discount card. Such a tempting offer, Xie Wanying searched from one store to the next. At last, she found one selling at a thirty-percent discount. Xie Wanying stood at the entrance waiting for the owner to fetch the goods. A group of students from her school approached, talking among themselves. Hey, do you know? They say this years eight-year program has got a new female academic star. Ive heard shes Beautiful too. Female academic star, Beautiful. Clearly, the latter was more captivating. Medical school was no film and art academy, where handsomeness and beauty were the exceptions; academic stars, however, could be found everywhere. Could she be the future School Beauty of our school? Possibly. Wonder what School Beauty Zhang is thinking right now? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Xie Wanying didnt move, nor did she turn around. The most surprising aspect of her rebirth was that her appearance had started attracting attention. After all, she had always considered herself to be quite ordinary looking. She only wanted to be a technical doctor; suddenly being talked about in terms of looks was somewhat distressing to her. School Beauty Zhangs face is extremely Beautiful, you know. Last time I heard the schools PR department wanted her to take photos for the new student recruitment advertisement. Since when did our school need to post recruitment ads? Is School Beauty Zhang here? Havent you seen the School Beauty as a freshman? School Beauty Zhang is part of our schools art troupe and the radio station. She often comes here for dinner in the evenings. One look and you can tell youre like many other new students, coming here to check out the School Beauty. Where is she? Over there, eating hot pot. Someone pointed a finger right toward where Xie Wanying was standing, towards the second-floor hot pot restaurant. The new students below craned their necks, looking up at the second floor like a bunch of monkeys searching for the School Beauty. A Beautiful silhouette of a girl peeked through one of the windows, her long hair flowing like the female protagonist in a shampoo commercial, wearing a princess-style pink butterfly headband. Feeling all eyes below on her, Zhang Xiaohui turned her head and seemed to catch sight of something, standing up excitedly and calling out, Senior! After all, it was the School Beauty calling out. Everyone swiftly turned back, looking at who might have caught the attention of the School Beauty. They searched for a while but seemed unable to find the person School Beauty Zhang was looking for. The fellow diners at Zhang Xiaohuis table, with a smile, asked her, Did you see someone by mistake? I probably mistook someone for him. For a moment, I thought I saw Senior Cao and his friends, Zhang Xiaohui said, sticking her tongue out and sitting back down. The scene made the new students feel delightedfinding the School Beauty not only Beautiful but also very cute. Xie Wanying finally acquired her thirty-percent discount card, breathed a sigh of relief, and turned to step down the stairs. Someone caught a glimpse of her moving figure and paused, That girl is also very Beautiful, wonder which department of our school she belongs to. Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: The Three Musketeers 3 Chapter 57: The Three Musketeers 3 The sound traveled through the air and Ren Chongda, who had ridden over on an antique bike, heard it. He looked and thought: Isnt that someone from my class? As he looked further ahead: Hey, isnt that my classmate Cao Yong standing in the distance? Was Cao Yong watching Xie Wanying from his class? Xie Wanying walked with her head down, paying no attention to anything else. From behind, the creaky sound of a bicycle approached and then suddenly, right next to her, came a shout: Student Xie Wanying. Caught off guard, Xie Wanying looked up only to see Instructor Rens face and couldnt help but get startled. It took her a second to steady herself before addressing the other party, Instructor. Seeing that she seemed scared amused Ren Chongda quite a bit because the girl had previously been too composed in his class, almost inhumanly so. Have you eaten? Ren Chongda asked. I have, Instructor, Xie Wanying answered. Then lets go talk, Ren Chongda said. Xie Wanying remembered Zhao Zhaowei telling her to take the initiative to talk to Instructor Ren, but he hadnt mentioned what to do if Instructor Ren took the initiative to come to her. She had no choice but to follow Instructor Ren. Instructor Ren seemed to be on his way to eat as he stopped his bike in front of a street stall at the corner and leaned it against the wall. Turning around, he shouted for a fellow student, Cao Yong. As Xie Wanying turned towards the voice, she made out the silhouette of the man under the night light. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? At first glance, she thought the man was handsome. At second glance, she remembered him standing at the entrance of the hospital, laughing and chatting with a group of students, the two dimples at the corners of his mouth like refreshing springs to the eyes. Now, at this third glance, he was standing before her, in a black striped shirt with both sleeves rolled up to reveal his strong muscular arms, one hand casually tucked in his trouser pocket, exuding the same nonchalant handsome air as always. Under the slanted fringe, deep set eyes sparkled with life, a beautiful sight that is rare in men. Problem was, this man was a doctor. Xie Wanying thought that him being a doctor was somewhat of a waste; he definitely had the makings of a top-tier celebrity. What was strange was that the man locked his eyes on her and didnt move an inch, as if frozen in place, his gaze sweeping over her face like an X-ray machine. All Xie Wanying could do was to blink in bewilderment. Fairly speaking, she knew she had seen him, but she also knew that he probably didnt recognize her. At that moment, another man wearing glasses came walking up the road. Seeing the two of them standing still, he pushed his glasses up with curiosity and went over to Ren Chongda, giving him a nudge, Whats going on with these two? Who is she? A girl from my class, Ren Chongda replied. Oh, the only one from your class, the one who made you, Ren Chongda, lose face on the first day, said the man with glasses, bursting into loud laughter. Ren Chongda seemed helplessly to twist the corners of his cool Instructor Ren mouth. I also heard that you called her Little Princess, but turns out shes the Little Queen. Enough, Zhu Huicang, youve never been an instructor, so you dont know how tough it is. You dare make fun of me? Zhu Huicang? Xie Wanying immediately remembered the information shared by Zhao Zhaowei. Zhu Huicang, from The Three Musketeers, was the only senior brother remaining in the thoracic surgery department. Thoracic surgery was precisely the department she aspired to join. Without delay, Xie Wanying quickly turned her head to get a good look at this senior brother. The other three quickly noticed her unusual move. Her usually calm eyes suddenly shone brightly at someone, as radiant as little stars. Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: The Three Musketeers 4 Chapter 58: The Three Musketeers 4 Seeing her expression, Cao Yongs eyebrows twitched as he thought: Whats going on? You know someone from my class? Ren Chongda immediately interrogated his classmate. How would I know? Zhu Huicang jumped in fright, hastily denying, Dont know them, absolutely dont know them. I have never met anyone from your class. The only thing is, I heard about some strange happenings in your class today at the hospital. Dont know them. The attractive eyes deep in Cao Yongs eye sockets twinkled. Ren Chongda pondered the various possibilities: Could it be that you, Zhu Huicang, have finally become more handsome than Cao Yong? What a joke, could I be more handsome than him? Zhu Huicang was even more scared, repeatedly waving his hands. He would definitely not overestimate himself in this regard. Among the three of them, he, Zhu Huicang, had the lowest facial appeal, although he, Zhu Huicang, was definitely not an ugly man. But anyway, the medical field is not about competing in looks; its about technical prowess. Ren Chongda turned his head once more to compare his two classmates. In terms of looks, indeed, Cao Yong was much more appealing than Zhu Huicang, already the top campus heartthrob at school. In terms of skills, Cao Yongs reputation in the surgical community was already well-known nationwide, much higher than Zhu Huicangs as well. Whenever a student came over to meet the three of them, the first person they would fawn over and idolize was always Cao Yong. Nobody would go to either him or Zhu Huicang first. Speaking of which, that sole female student in his class who wasnt a little princess, Xie Wanying, was really different from others! Ren Chongda thought about it for a while but couldnt come up with a reasonable explanation. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? Meanwhile, he and Zhu Huicang discovered once again that their campus heartthrob classmate, Handsome Cao, was staring at the little junior sister in a daze again. Zhu Huicang whispered in his ear: Ive never seen him like this. However, the girl from your class is beautiful. Ren Chongda could walk into his own class on the first day and call someone a little princess; obviously, if that person wasnt beautiful enough, he, Ren Chongda, probably wouldnt have been able to joke like that and would have been ridiculed by all the boys in the class. Because no one would acknowledge it. It was said that because of this, someone proposed today to re-select the school beauty. Yet, Cao Yongs behavior still surprised both of them. Handsome Cao, Cao Yong, had been chased by girls since elementary school, including countless beauties. Having encountered numerous women, they had never seen Cao Yong stare at a girl as intently as he did tonight. How weird? Ren Chongda touched his forehead. Having heard some rumors, Zhu Huicang continued asking while leaning on Ren Chongdas shoulder: Did you invite him to dinner? He mentioned it. Did you ask him about something from your class? Seeing people moving around, Ren Chongda said, Lets go inside and have dinner first before we talk. Youve been busy all day at the hospital, you must also be hungry. Speaking of hunger, he was indeed hungry. As a surgeon, standing all day with hardly a chance to sip water, it was extremely draining. After work, Zhu Huicang admitted: I nibbled on two biscuits before coming over. Lets go in, lets ask the chef to cook a few more dishes, Ren Chongda beckoned with his hand. The others followed him into the restaurant. Xie Wanying had intended to just greet the counselor and leave, but alas, the counselor didnt even bring up what hed wanted to talk about with her. A group of people made their way into Awang Stir-fry Restaurant. Hidden in a corner, this place seemed to have fewer customers compared to street-side restaurants, providing ample privacy and a good space to talk. The three teachers sat down at the table. Xie Wanying stood for a while. You sit, Ren Chongda spoke. Just as Xie Wanying was about to move a chair over, someone brought a chair to her and said with a warm voice, Please sit. Looking up, she realized it was the famous Handsome Cao who had moved the chair for her. Chapter 59 - Chapter 59: The Three Musketeers 5 Chapter 59: The Three Musketeers 5 Thank you, Teacher Xie! Xie Wanying hastily expressed her gratitude as she accepted the chair. The other two looked at this scene and began whispering to each other: Hes really acting so strange tonight, dont you think? He definitely has never moved a chair for a woman before. Could he be running a fever? If its a fever, its definitely possible that some region of his brain is overheating. Hes a neurosurgeon, so he should know better than us if somethings wrong with him. Cao Yong sat down and shot an annoyed glance at the two brothers who were gossiping like old women. They pretended as if nothing had happened, started sterilizing their bowls with hot water, and urged the waiter to hurry up and stir-fry a few dishes to fill their bellies. Meanwhile, they asked the waiter, What drinks do you have? Just as they asked and before the waiter could answer, someone else suddenly chimed in. What would you like to drink? The other three were startled, only to see that the person who had spoken was Handsome Cao. After a moment of hesitation, Xie Wanying realized that she was the one being asked, but didnt know how to respond immediately. She was here to answer questions from Instructor Ren, not to eat or drink. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. Not sure what to drink, huh? Cao Yong noticed the confusion on her face and turned to the waiter, Tell me, what do you have thats good to drink? The waiter stood beside them and listed, Theres Fanta, Pepsi, Coke, Wang Laoji, and also Want Want Milk. In the meantime, Xie Wanying was still doubting whether she had misheard the question just now. Seeing that she hadnt moved, Zhu Huicang across from her couldnt help but laugh, Senior Cao is asking you what you want to drink, just honestly tell him. Hes never offered to buy a junior sister a drink before, so you should take the opportunity to take him to the cleaners. That probably wouldnt be right, Xie Wanying said earnestly, finding herself unable to take advantage of Senior Caos or any teachers wallet. The other three men at the table were initially startled by her response, then, understanding her meaning, they all laughed at once. As Xie Wanying saw these three men laugh, they looked even more dashing, truly resembling The Three Musketeers in terms of style and appeal. Any woman or girl who saw them would be moved, and she found herself smiling along involuntarily. Seeing her smile, the laughter of the three men ceased. Cao Yong recalled that on the night of the emergency, he hadnt been able to see clearly, but now, under the brighter lights, her oval face looked even more like a fairy that had descended from heaven. Her cool features, independent demeanor, plain apparel, the two long braids, and the green shoulder strap of her bag She lacked any of the trendiness young people chased after, and yet, she resembled an innocent girl from a movie, blossoming like an unveiled epiphyllum, extremely beautiful. Hes gone silly again, Zhu Huicang whispered, covering his mouth and blowing a secret to Ren Chongdas ear. Ren Chongda cleared his throat and said, Lets eat. As the food was served, Xie Wanying didnt want to disrupt the teachers meal and asked Instructor Ren, Instructor Ren, the reason you wanted to talk to me was Its nothing. Ren Chongda remembered his previous excuse but couldnt find a reason and said, Ive also forgotten what I needed you for. Ill tell you when I remember. After hearing this, Xie Wanying could excuse herself and leave. They watched as her silhouette, like a drifting cloud, vanished at the entrance of the restaurant. Perhaps a passerby outside had caught a glimpse of her figure and whistled. Both Ren Chongda and Zhu Huicangs gazes locked onto Cao Yongs face. Cao Yong, who had just picked up his chopsticks to grab some food, seemed oblivious to their questioning looks. They said you brought up her file, does that mean youve known her for a while? Ren Chongda asked him. He has known her from before? Zhu Huicang asked in surprise, But weve never seen her before, when did the two of them meet? Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: The Three Musketeers 6 Chapter 60: The Three Musketeers 6 People at the school say it was he who recommended her file. If they dont know each other, how could he have recommended her file? Ren Chongda voiced his suspicion. You make it sound like Im giving someone backdoor privileges, Cao Yong clearly didnt appreciate that comment, stating bluntly, The school normally raises files based on the order of the scores. She was the top science student with the best grades, why wouldnt her file be raised? But shes a girl. You recommended her for surgery? Ren Chongda expressed another doubt. He recommended her file for surgery? Zhu Huicang recalled Xie Wanyings image, Beautiful and pretty, she seems more suited to be an internist. Surgery is messy and exhausting, which isnt very friendly towards women. The other two didnt expect him to say that at all! Cao Yong looked at Zhu Huicang as if seeing his classmate for the first time, his gaze intense: Are you that compassionate now? Feeling Cao Yongs piercing look, Zhu Huicang denied it with a chuckle, Why that look? You know Im taken. Zhu Huicang was in a relationship. The other two remembered this fact. To be honest, if she really does go into surgery, she wont be able to go into any department except gynecology because shes a woman, Zhu Huicang shook his head, finding his old classmates actions strange, Are you trying to get her into gynecology? No, Ren Chongda was certain without needing Cao Yong to say it, Gynecology, like ophthalmology, is a separate discipline if one wants to study it, especially for graduate and doctoral students. And its not within this years eight-year program recruitment scope. Really? Zhu Huicang, whod been out of touch with the school, asked. Yes, ophthalmology admitted two students for the eight-year program this year. Maybe gynecology didnt recruit because theyre not lacking people, Ren Chongda explained. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Recruitment in schools depends on clinical needs to prevent graduates from being jobless. Gynecology isnt lacking in personnel in the country; this is something every clinician knows. From the talent training perspective, gynecology was one of the earliest specialties to develop in the country, with salaries among the highest in surgery and closest to international standards. Due to its specific environment, it prefers female doctors. Many female medical students have their best clinical practice choice and have greatly enriched gynecology, which already boasts a wealth of talent. Moreover, gynecology also likes to recruit male surgeons, because men always have an advantage in the operating room. I heard their director say, if they recruit anyone else, it would be a man for surgeries. She wouldnt be able to wield a scalpel in gynecology, Ren Chongda added, cutting off any path Xie Wanying might have had to an operating table. So, the two of them were even more confused about why someone would recommend raising her file for surgery. Listening to their conversation, Cao Yong just focused on eating his meal. Seeing that he remained silent, they were even more intrigued: It seems like hes hiding some secret. Theres no secret. What secret could there be? Cao Yong finally spoke up, tapping their bowls with his chopsticks, Didnt I say it? Her admission and file raising were based on the score line. Shes the top scorer in science, the first in admission scores, where else would she go if not the eight-year surgery program? Do you mean she could actually get into surgery? The two of them prodded, trying to guess his inner thoughts from his tone. What do you want me to say! Cao Yong lost his temper, thinking to himself how his old classmates were really something to doubt her abilities before she even began her studies. Theres a reason why Handsome Cao is widely praised. The other two thought about it too. They didnt know how their junior brothers and sisters would perform; it was too early to make conclusions. Xie Wanying, leaving the restaurant headed for the hospital, passed by a few girls at the corner who glanced back towards the restaurant and said: Zhang Xiaohui, Senior Cao and the others are really here, eating a meal. Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Emergency Care for Trauma 1 Chapter 61: Emergency Care for Trauma 1 Xie Wanying arrived at the outpatient department of the hospital, where only a few consultation rooms were open for the night clinic. The corridor on the second floor was dark and almost deserted, with a row of IC card phones at the end. She quickly seized the opportunity to call home while no one was around. Sun Rongfang had returned home, and upon receiving a call from her daughter that evening, she said happily, I was just about to call you. I talked to your maternal aunt when I got home and told her about how you helped someone on the train. She said that when the time comes, shell have your cousin who is studying at Zhongshan Medical University get in touch with you. I said thats good, considering you need someone to guide you. Had Zhou Ruomeis attitude changed? Had she recognized the reality and was preparing to concede? Xie Wanying wasnt as optimistic as her mother thought. Mom, get some rest at home and dont worry about me. What Xie Wanying most wanted to tell her mother was that last sentence; she didnt want her mother to worry about her all day long. I know youll study hard. But, Mom wants to say what your maternal aunt mentioned isnt wrong. You can date while at university if you have time. Otherwise, itll be hard to find a match after eight years because youll be older. She had known all along that it was unlikely for Zhou Ruomei to give up. It was obvious she knew how demanding medical studies are, and yet she brought up this topic right at the start of the semester. After finishing her words, Sun Rongfang thought of another persons advice and said, Of course, your grandpa says that its most important for you to study well first, and everything else is not a problem. Her grandpa, who had truly been educated, was different. Xie Wanying felt touched; having such an elderly person in the family who could understand the feelings of young people was not easy. Afterwards, Xie Wanying told her mother not to call her; she would regularly call home to report on her status. Sun Rongfang hung up the phone feeling reassured that her daughter was so sensible. Having finished the task of calling home, Xie Wanying turned around and remembered the scene of meeting with the three teachers that evening. She could feel it; Zhu Huicang looked at her with the same skepticism as Ren Chongda, always questioning whether she, a girl, could become a good doctor. If he knew she would choose cardiothoracic surgery, Zhu Huicang might be the first to oppose it outright. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0.? She could only let her strength speak for itself. On the way back to school, thinking about Zhao Zhaoweis mention of the hospitals special convenience store that sold medical equipment and materials, Xie Wanying hurried over to find it. Thanks to the directions provided by Zhao Zhaowei, the store wasnt hard to find. At night, there were hardly any customers. Xie Wanying stood alone at the counter, picking out needle holders, forceps, and other instruments. With these, she could start learning how to tie surgical knots in the dormitory. She was so engrossed in her selection that she didnt notice someone had been standing nearby, quietly watching her. When she looked up, she was suddenly face to face with someone who looked familiar. The person, caught by her gaze, quickly turned away, leaving a glimpse of a handsome and somewhat frosty male profile. What would you like to buy? the shop owner asked the young man. Id like to buy That deep voice with a sultry undertone made Xie Wanying recall the phone call from the night before. She asked, Are you Monitor Yue? Zhao Zhaowei had said that the person who notified the class about the meeting last night was their temporary class leader, Yue Wentong. Being named, Yue Wentong could only nod in acknowledgement. Both of them looked at the items they were buying, and their choices were strikingly similar, consisting of needle holders and other instruments for learning basic surgical skills. The difference was that Yue Wentong was buying more than she was, clearly not as concerned about saving money as she was. Another customer came in, this time a big one. A skinny little man approached. The shop owner greeted him warmly, Doctor Zhang, hello, hello. Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Emergency Care for Trauma 2 Chapter 62: Emergency Care for Trauma 2 Hello, Boss Lady. Doctor Zhang said, Do you have the medicine I mentioned last time? Yes, yes, yes, we have ten boxes of imported Amoxicillin, all reserved for you, Doctor Zhang. In those days, there was a significant gap between domestic and imported medicine. The efficacy of many antibiotics fell far short when compared to foreign ones. Thus, knowledgeable people in the hospital, who had the need, would try every means to buy the imported drugs because even the hospitals couldnt get them. It wasnt certain you could get good medicine even if you had the money. Ten boxes of Amoxicillin were placed on the counter by the Boss Lady, and it was unclear what Doctor Zhang needed so much for. Doctor Zhang, about my friends surgery, he said he would like you to administer the anesthesia, the Boss Lady said in a low voice as she handed over the medicine. Standing at the counter, Doctor Zhang was counting the boxes of medicine, seemingly ignoring what the Boss Lady had said. Turning his head, he saw what the other two were buying and pushed up his glasses, Which class are you students from? 96 Class, Xie Wanying and Yue Wentong replied without a second thought. Since this person was clearly a senior in their clinical practice and a teacher, they naturally answered. 96 Class, arent you just new students at the school? Doctor Zhang realized, and, taken aback, then swept them with a rather contemptuous gaze, Just entered and think you can be doctors and get on the operating table? It was obvious that the Boss Lady wanted to ingratiate herself with Doctor Zhang, and she followed with flattery, Right, I didnt know they were first-years, I thought they were interns at your hospital. So what if they can tie surgical knots after studying. Every day I see in the operating room, interns who can actually get on the operating table are very rare, Doctor Zhang said confidently. Really? asked the Boss Lady. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? For an intern to stand by the Chief Surgeon and hold a retractor is already good. Want to hold a scalpel? Want to tie surgical knots? Wait until youre a Ph.D., Doctor Zhang said, Even changing a dressing or treating a simple wound, you wont get the chance on your own until youre a Ph.D. I see, no matter what, this is Guoxie. The Boss Lady revealed the truth with one sentence, The standards are especially high. Lets not talk about third-rate hospitals and medical schools; they could treat patients as guinea pigs and let inexperienced, weak doctors practice. Guoxie would never do that. What the Boss Lady said was mere flattery. Xie Wanying knew that even at Guoxie, if there was a chance, promising students would definitely be allowed to seize the opportunity to practice truly practical skills. Because without training in a real environment, medical students would never be able to develop courage. On the contrary, Doctor Zhang seemed to have issues with surgical medical students. Normally, any clinical teacher would encourage medical students to practice hard, not demoralize newcomers like Doctor Zhang. A little strange? Since this teacher had no regard for them newcomers, Xie Wanying immediately left after paying. Sharing the same foresight, Yue Wentong followed quickly. Watching the two medical students leave without staying to flatter him, Doctor Zhang patted the boxes of medicine, not very pleased, and said, The young people these days, getting prouder, their sights set too high, but their abilities dont match. Yes, yes, the Boss Lady agreed, then asked him quietly, Doctor Zhang, about that matter I mentioned earlier What did you say? Xie Wanying, who had left, had no idea what happened after. There was only one road back to the school, and she walked one after the other with the class monitor to the small back door behind the hospital building. The iron gate was pushed open, and a tricycle came charging headlong, shouting, Get out of the way, get out of the way! Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: Emergency Care for Trauma 3 Chapter 63: Emergency Care for Trauma 3 It seemed like the brake pads on the tricycle had failed. An elderly person walking up ahead couldnt dodge in time, and the tricycle struck them head-on. The old man let out a cry and fell to the ground without a word. Whats more terrifying is that after hitting the old man, the tricycle crashed into a wall and tipped over on the spot. The uncle riding the tricycle fell off and lay on the ground, motionless. The sudden accident left all onlookers stunned. Only after coming back to their senses did Xie Wanying realize that among the spectators, only she and the class monitor had actually witnessed the accident. Without a second thought, Xie Wanying sprinted toward the injured parties. Yue Wentong watched her retreating back run about ten meters before he remembered to start moving his feet. Ah, ah, ah! The elderly man was panting heavily in pain, wailing and crying out. There wasnt a single streetlight at the end of this alleyway at night, no wonder a serious accident like this had occurred. Quickly pulling out a flashlight from her bag, Xie Wanying turned on the light and directed it toward the old man, as well as the uncle who lay in the distance next to the tricycle. Yue Wentong, who had caught up, hadnt expected her to even carry a flashlight, and a flash of surprise crossed his eyes. After all, who would think to carry a flashlight in their backpack every day? Depending on the special ability activated within her, Xie Wanying rapidly assessed the severity of injuries for both victims. The uncle had injured his head, while the elderly man had suffered injuries to his thigh. If a head injury needed to be treated, it would require an electric drill to bore a hole in the skull for drainage, which she didnt have on hand. Besides, the progression of a brain injury could be less immediate and less fatal than the current state of the old mans thigh injury. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. It was estimated that the old mans leg injury involved a severed femoral artery. If a thigh injury reaches a major artery, it could result in heavy bleeding. The body could swiftly lose over half its blood, leading to hemorrhagic shock and death. The first principle of emergency treatment on the scene is not to attend to whom is more severely injured but to consider the overall situation on site and decide who requires and can receive immediate aid faster. Both factors need to be weighed. Treat this one first! Xie Wanying made a decisive decision, squatting down beside the elderly man, and called out to the class monitor across from her, All the gauze and bandages you bought, give them to me, quick! Yue Wentong, looking at the uncle lying motionless on the ground in the distance, felt that he seemed to be more severely injured and replied, Ill go check on that uncle. Its no use if you go. Hes suffering from a brain injury; its internal, and theres nothing you can do. Its not too late to move him to the hospital when others come, Xie Wanying said. In the next few minutes, its more important to save the old man. How do you know? Yue Wentong asked her. There was no time to explain in detail. Xie Wanying snatched the plastic bag he was carrying from the store, took out the gauze and bandages, quickly stacked the gauze, then placed the bandages, opened the rest of the bandages, and prepared to use the recently purchased surgical scissors to cut them for binding. Her series of swift and decisive actions left Yue Wentong dumbfounded. He had purchased these items to keep in the dorm for emergencies, but when it came to actually using them, he had only seen doctors do so at the hospital. He had not yet learned emergency or surgical medicine and had no understanding of how to use them. Is your father really a truck driver? Yue Wentongs heavy voice of skepticism echoed through the night. It seemed that doubts about her had been present from the very beginning. Like the other male students in the class, hearing about a girl joining their class, the top science student with a quiet and refined demeanor, who looked like she ought to study humanities, how could she be chosen for surgery? No one could make sense of it. Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: Emergency Care for Trauma 4 Chapter 64: Emergency Care for Trauma 4 Not to mention that later, the train station wanted to award her with a banner in recognition for saving someones life with her medical skills. Everyone actually found the rumor hard to believe; they always assumed that the train station must have made some mistake. Now, seeing her, she seemed to understandExternal, Surgery, Stop, Blood?! Hey, you Seeing that she seemed to be taking the initiative to place gauze and bandages on the patients thigh, Yue Wentong voiced his dissent, You should know, we are just freshmen in our first year; wouldnt it be better to ask the teacher how to proceed first? As he spoke, he took out his phone to call the instructor, Ren Chongda, for help. Xie Wanying had no time to pay attention to him; she targeted the femoral artery pressure point, first placing a gauze pad and two bundles of bandages on the pressure point to stop the bleeding. Hurry, hurry, the blood must be stopped first. Beep beep beep, Yue Wentongs Nokia phone was ringing. At the Awang Stir-fry Restaurant, after Xie Wanying left and Zhang Xiaohui subsequently entered with two girlfriends in tow, they approached the three teachers who were dining, flicked their long hair, and called out, Senior Cao. As expected, Ren Chongda and Zhu Huicang thought, the students who came to see the three of them always called for Cao Yong first. Only Xie Wanying, who had just been there, was the exception, directing her attention solely towards Zhu Huicang. Handsome Cao, who was busy shoveling rice into his mouth, didnt even lift his head, as if he heard and saw nothing, only caring about filling his own stomach first. Seeing this, Zhang Xiaohui and the other two stood by, awkward and stiff, for quite a while, then turned to call out to Zhu Huicang and Ren Chongda first, Senior Zhu, Senior Ren. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. You can call me teacher, Zhu Huicang immediately corrected their way of addressing. Not under any circumstances can one casually claim seniors and juniors. To acknowledge them recklessly would leave one open to ridicule, equating it to calling pigs, dogs, and sheep senior, which would be laughable. Guoxie graduated thousands of students every year, and Zhu Huicang, counting offhandedly, had tens of thousands of juniors; thus, he would never let just anyone on the street call him senior. Senior signifies a close relationship within the same school. A teacher can simply be a term used in society to address an elder from whom one learns, even a bicycle repairman can be addressed as teacher without misunderstanding. Upon hearing Zhu Huicangs words, Zhang Xiaohuis face turned from red to white. Everyone knew that it was difficult to get close to Cao Yong, but what she hadnt expected was that the other two Musketeers were just the same as Cao Yong. It seemed her aspirations as the school beauty to get close to one of The Three Musketeers were very much elusive. Zhang Xiaohui was somewhat anxious; otherwise, she wouldnt have hurriedly approached Cao Yong to greet him. After all, she was already a junior and would soon enter her clinical internship period. The internship period was critical, as it would determine her future prospects. For medical graduates, the best employment path was to stay in an academic institution or a hospital directly affiliated with a medical college. It was hardest to stay in academia, requiring the highest academic qualifications. Even though Zhang Xiaohui was rated the school beauty, she only had a bachelors degree, which made it nearly impossible to stay in academia. Her only hope was to win favor with a clinical teacher and see if she could take an indirect path to stay at the hospital. However, it was clear that this school beauty had absolutely no reputation in the eyes of The Three Musketeers. Zhu Huicang, who even students did not like to casually claim as their senior, then carefully inquired about them, Which major are you from, have you gone to the clinic yet? I dont think I have ever seen you before. Zhang Xiaohui felt embarrassed right down to her toes. The teacher didnt recognize her, the school beauty. The two girls who came with Zhang Xiaohui introduced her to Teacher Zhu, Teacher Zhu, this is Xiao Hui. If you come and go from our medical college, you should have heard our schools radio broadcast. She broadcasts school news every day from our schools radio station. Moreover, she is from our schools art troupe. Whenever our school holds cultural performances, she is always on stage, and she also hosts the shows. Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Emergency Care for Trauma 5 Chapter 65: Emergency Care for Trauma 5 Compliment after compliment, they were just short of directly bursting out with the term school beauty. But as Zhu Hui Cang listened to their endless praise that nearly exalted Zhang Xiaohui to the heavens, she appeared utterly bewildered, as if she was hearing Martian, not Earthly speech. Its true that the schools art troupe and radio station are not easy to get into. Zhu Hui Cang knew that, but the problem is that this is a medical college, not an institution for arts and entertainment. No hospital would want to recruit a medical student who can only sing, right? Clearly, these few individuals in front of her had no idea what they were studying. Zhu Hui Cang shook her head. This is why, sometimes, female students arent very popular with the teachers during clinical practice. Do they think being beautiful qualifies them to be a doctor? Do they think dancing and singing to please the hospital leadership will get them a job in a hospital? This isnt some third-rate hospital, this is Guoxie, the top comprehensive national hospital. He was not denying opportunities to female medical students; he had already asked them what their speciality was, yet the answers he received were completely beside the point, leaving him feeling helpless. Thinking it over, he realized he was indeed a good person for having inquired; his two other companions had already treated the female students like air, not bothering to interact at all. Zhu Hui Cang then sent a glance to Ren Chongda: Arent you at the school every day? Dont you know who these people are? Ren Chongdas reply: I might be the Anatomy Room Chief, but that doesnt mean I care about who sings or dances or broadcasts. Im busy dealing with corpses every day. If you ask me about any corpse, I can tell you, but singing and dancing? I have no clue. The answer from his old classmate was not wrong, Zhu Hui Cang touched his nose, then turned to look at Handsome Cao, who was truly remarkable, like an immortal above the clouds, swift to finish a bowl of rice in no time. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. Zhang Xiaohui and the other two girls had been waiting for what seemed like ages only to see that The Three Musketeers had no interest in girls or dancing or broadcasting, so they could only continue to feel awkward. Now, to turn and give up did not sit well with them. Riiing, riiing, riiing. Your phone is ringing, Cao Yong put down his chopsticks and, after seeing the call wasnt for his phone, said to Ren Chongda. At the reminder, Ren Chongda fished out his mobile phone from his pocket and answered. Teacher Ren. Yue Wentongs voice came through from the other end. Whats the matter? Did you distribute the military training uniforms to the students? Did you tell them when the training starts? As the counselor, Ren Chongdas first concern was whether his class leader had executed the orders he had given. Yue Wentong answered, I asked a few students to help distribute the military training uniforms. Then, what did you want to talk to me about? Ren Chongda asked. Getting to the point, Yue Wentong replied, Teacher Ren, theres been a car accident over here. Theres an elderly gentleman with a severe leg bleed. I dont know how to handle it and wanted to ask for your advice. A car accident! Ren Chongda was so alarmed he nearly jumped out of his skin. Youre saying you got into a car accident?! No, not me, Teacher Ren, its an old man, Yue Wentong hastily clarified. Where did you say you are? Feeling the urgency made it hard to hear clearly over the phone, Ren Chongdas voice thread with agitation. Both Cao Yong and Zhu Hui Cang had already put down their bowls and chopsticks in unison. Right behind the hospital At the hospital back entrance. After sharing this, Ren Chongda and his two old classmates ran for the door together. Zhang Xiaohui and her two friends who had remained standing there, didnt react in time and were almost knocked over by The Three Musketeers rushing past. As doctors, the first thought in their heads was to get to the scene and save lives, to rescue. The three men charged forward. Having finished his call with the counselor, Yue Wentong soon saw the figures dashing towards him, utterly surprised by how quickly the counselor had arrived, which made him pause before calling out, Teacher Ren Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Emergency Care for Trauma 6 Chapter 66: Emergency Care for Trauma 6 Three people ran to the end of the alley and stopped at the scene of the incident without even catching their breath. Ren Chongda first glanced to make sure his class leader was fine, then turned his head and when he saw who it was, he froze. Soon after, regaining her senses, Zhang Xiaohui and the others who had run all the way with them shouted, Teacher Cao, Teacher Zhu, Teacher Ren Her delicate voice, upon arriving at the scene, suddenly shrieked like shed seen a ghost, belting out a high-pitched soprano chorus, Oh my God, oh my God! What were these people doing? Realizing something was off, Yue Wentong turned his head back and followed everyones gaze back to Xie Wanying, eyes bulging: no way, in the time it took him to make a phone call, how did she get covered in blood? Teacher Ren, heres the situation, let me report to you. After I walked out the back door with her, we saw a tricycle knock down this elderly person. I called you right away, I didnt know she had this blood on her The situation was serious, and Yue Wentong hurriedly explained to the teachers that he hadnt just stood by as a classmate had an accident. This is not her blood? Its the elderly persons blood, Ren Chongda muttered to himself, as if repeating what hed said. At this moment, Yue Wentong read something else in the look the counselor was giving him. Ren Chongda was shocked and didnt know what to say to the temporary class leader he had chosen. The new class leader came about like this. When the freshmen first arrived at school, they didnt know each other, and a popular vote was out of the question, so the counselor had to pick someone to be the temporary class leader. Needless to say, Yue Wentongs grades and student profile were definitely the brightest and most outstanding among all the freshmen; thats why he was favored by Teacher Ren and the other teachers and ultimately chosen to be the class leader. But what was the situation now? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? The best talent selected by the teacher, when faced with a car accident, could only call the counselor for help? And the only girl in the class who wasnt favored by the counselor was going all out to treat the injured? Ren Chongdas astonished gaze moved from his dazed temporary class leader and turned back to the two classmates who were technically skilled in clinical work, studying someones first aid technique for external trauma. Zhu Huicang pinched his chin with his fingertips and looked at Xie Wanying from left to right, up and down, assessing her body and hands thoroughly. In this moment, he seemed to understand why Handsome Cao had initially used x-ray eyes on this girl, just as he was doing now. Was this person before them really a girl? Female medical students were no match for male medical students; he himself had ridiculed female medical students before for not being suited to become surgeons because women inherently have less physical strength than men. Like the situation right now, under the dimly lit lamp, seeing the elderly persons trousers soaked with blood, with a large pool of blood on the surrounding concrete. These were enough to illustrate the severity of the car accident when it first happenedthe injured persons femoral artery must be ruptured at the very least. How terrifying a femoral artery rupture is, every clinician knows: firstly, a ruptured femoral artery can instantly cause fatal blood loss; secondly, to stop the bleeding of a ruptured femoral artery, the location of the pressure point itself is tricky, and its difficult for a doctor who isnt skilled to accurately press on the spot to stop the bleeding. Thirdly, stopping an artery bleed is different from a vein, as it requires significant physical strength due to the arterial blood spurting out like a fountain. This is one of the emergency surgical bleeding situations that clinicians hate the most. Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: [67] Got praised by an elder apprentice brother once Chapter 67: [67] Got praised by an elder apprentice brother once ` Even male doctors, when dealing with this location without any auxiliary tools, need to use almost all of their strength, and exhausting themselves does not necessarily guarantee stopping the bleeding. He Zhu Huicang had never seen a female doctor succeed in stopping the bleeding of the femoral artery with just a bandage and her own strength. Of course, Xie Wanying was drenched in sweat by the time she tied off the last bandage. However, the fact was before their eyes, by the time they arrived, at least the elderly mans severe bleeding had been stopped, and he was single-handedly pulled back from the brink of death by her. A freshman, just entered the school gate, a little sister alone achieved what most clinicians possibly could not do. Zhu Huicang believed the surprise and questions in his mind were the same as those in the minds of the two classmates beside him. The old man, who was about to faint from excessive blood loss, barely opened his eyelids and the first thing he said was a curse: Ouch, youre killing me, which bastard hit me Old man, old man, Zhu Huicang squatted down to talk to the old man and encourage the patient, while he couldnt help but take another look at how Xie Wanying had secured the compressive bandage. At this moment, Cao Yong, just like him, came back to his senses and checked the bleeding site she had treated. Seeing two bandages stacked on gauze, accurately pressing on the left femoral arterys bleeding point, and without an elastic bandage, only a regular one could be used. At this point, the force used by the operator goes without saying; it had to be several times the usual amount to successfully compress and stop the bleeding. Fingers reached out, touched the top of the bandagefirm and steady, as solid as Mount Tai. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. Ren Chongda and Zhu Huicang then crowded over to take a look, and the three exchanged glances. Not only that, Cao Yong and the others noticed someone had made excellent use of the hip joint and other bony landmarks, creating greater pressure to compress and stop the bleeding. Under existing conditions, to quickly assess the victims body size and the anatomical positions of the various skeletal joints, and to use all possible conditions to create the optimal hemostasis plan and succeed in on-site emergency treatmentis a clinical response that not all clinicians can achieve, only surgeons or well-trained emergency doctors could possibly perform so excellently. In a moment, Zhu Huicang almost mistakenly thought that his old classmate Ren Chongda had secretly taken the students to the dissection room for instruction. On second thought, it was completely impossible. This freshman hadnt even been in school for a week. Then looking at Handsome Cao, with a performance as bizarre as tonights, he looked up again at a certain girl, as if her soul had drifted away. After tying the final knot in the bandage, Xie Wanying struggled to suppress the trembling throughout her body. Just now, she had almost indeed used all her strength to stop the bleeding, fearing that the slightest relaxation could cost the old man his life. Even with a special ability, it still drained her own physical strength. Fortunately, in the end, she temporarily stopped the major bleeding from the femoral artery. Her knees had already gone weak, and with a stagger, she stepped back to sit on the ground and catch her breath. At that moment, a swift hand grasped her arm, carefully pulling her, preventing her from accidentally falling hard onto the concrete floor. Xie Wanying looked up, her eyes catching Handsome Caos handsome face. Realizing that help had arrived, she quickly said, Calling the hospitals emergency department would be faster. Two casualties, one preliminarily judged to have a femoral fracture and femoral artery injury, the other possibly has a traumatic brain injury, unconscious, no further preliminary examination done Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: [68] Got praised by an elder apprentice brother twice Chapter 68: [68] Got praised by an elder apprentice brother twice Having said that, Xie Wanying was just about to catch her breath in the middle, feeling a bit uneasy and unsure about how well she had handled the situation, and what the doctor would say after watching. Before her rebirth, after all, she was not a clinical doctor. To her surprise, a voice from the opposite side said, Okay, we know, you did well, leave the rest to us. The tone of this person speaking was as if they considered her a colleague? Xie Wanying was stunned. She watched as, under the dark night sky, Handsome Caos smile with two dimples at the corners of his mouth seemed like he was praising her. The others around were shocked by Handsome Caos words as well. Because Handsome Cao had given praise. Zhang Xiaohui and the other two girls were turning over in their minds their impression of Handsome Cao: Handsome Cao seemed never to compliment anyone. Dont think that just because Cao Yong can converse and joke easily with students on a daily basis hes an easygoing person. No, no, no, Handsome Cao is notoriously strict on the clinical side, the most severe among the middle-aged and young teachers. Its said that in Handsome Caos scoring, a student getting over eighty points is absolutely equivalent to getting ninety-nine points from other teachers. In the hands of Handsome Cao, there had never been a student who scored over eighty points. Handsome Cao had never praised a student like this before either. Directly praising a student like this for doing well is definitely a sign of a teachers recognition that the student is fit to be a doctor in clinical teachers comments. Who was she? To have gained Handsome Caos acknowledgment? Zhang Xiaohui and the two girls gazes scoured Xie Wanyings face intensely. Bring over a few bottles of water, Cao Yong instructed the shop assistant who had hurried over upon hearing the commotion. The assistant ran back into the shop to fetch bottled water. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. Meanwhile, reminded by Xie Wanyings words, Ren Chongda watched his class monitor making a call to the emergency department. Yue Wentongs hands were shaking as he held the phone, feeling too ashamed to raise his head. Later, Ren Chongda didnt plan to scold his chosen class monitor. Upon reflection, Xie Wanyings performance belonged to an absolutely exceptional category among the freshmen, whereas Yue Wentongs represented the normal performance of new students. Those who didnt understand trauma first aid would naturally not attempt to treat an injured person. Yue Wentong did the right thingRen Chongda just hadnt expected someone like Xie Wanying to be capable of performing surgical hemostasis. Nobody would have thought a freshman girl could do it. Having a family with impressive doctor parents was useless; this kind of thing required clinical practice to achieve. No wonder the stringent Handsome Cao directly praised her. Ren Chongda scratched his head. All of a sudden, the dark iron gate made a creaking noise, and a short man slipped in. Hearing the sound, Yue Wentong, who was making the call, looked back and saw it was Doctor Zhang they had encountered before at the convenience store. Wow, why is she covered in blood? Upon walking a few steps and seeing Xie Wanying, Doctor Zhang yelled in shock, much like Zhang Xiaohui and the others initial reaction as if seeing a ghost. Whats your name? Ren Chongda was displeased, feeling as if this person was accusing his student of doing something wrong, when clearly his student had done a great deed. Doctor Zhang steadied himself and looked around, seeming to comprehend the situation, and asked Ren Chongda, Is she your student? Yes, what about it? Ren Chongda thought the other party might be about to praise his student. Just in time, I had encountered them at the convenience store before, Doctor Zhang continued, pointing at Yue Wentong standing there, I told the two of them. I said that as first-year medical students they shouldnt get ahead of themselves, buying surgical forceps and such for practice, thinking they could perform surgery. Now look, she got injured herself first Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: [69] Got praised by an elder apprentice brother three times Chapter 69: [69] Got praised by an elder apprentice brother three times Ren Chongda, after listening to this person for quite a while, realized that the only thing missing from the other partys words was an implication that his student deserved this. Suddenly, he was fuming with rage, What did you just say! It was one thing to criticize his own student, but to have outsiders slander them without knowing the facts, Ren Chongda exploded! Xie Wanying and Yue Wentong suddenly realized that Instructor Ren was fiercely protective of his students. Did I say anything wrong? Doctor Zhang retorted. The blood shes covered in is from saving a life. Look carefully before you speak! Do you even lack this basic judgement? Are you still a doctor?! Ren Chongda was so angry he felt like his lungs would burst, outright questioning the mans medical expertise as worthless. Doctor Zhang stuttered, You say she saved someone? Who did she save? She must not have been able to save anyone, thats why she would only cause more chaos and get herself covered in blood. Just then, the emergency department received a call and quickly arrived at the scene with a stretcher. Upon arrival, the emergency doctor didnt need to think twice before praising The Three Musketeers on-site, Its fortunate that you were here. You managed to stop the bleeding, or this man would have likely lost his life. This was a textbook example of an excellent surgical hemorrhage control. Zhu Huicang adjusted his glasses and embarrassedly corrected them, It wasnt us; she did it. She? Who else but her? With such severe bleeding, anyone who went to save him would definitely get blood on their hands. Theres no blood on ours, Zhu Huicang presented the most incontrovertible evidence. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. He was right. The emergency doctor and Doctor Zhang, upon hearing this, of course, couldnt believe it at first, and both sets of eyes turned to Xie Wanying filled with surprise and questions: Who is she? Seizing the evidence, Ren Chongda hammered Doctor Zhang, demanding justice for his student, You call yourself a professional? Tell me, if you were to save someone, wouldnt you get blood on your hands? Are you a deity? Show us right now. Perform for us and lets see if you can save someone without getting blood on you? Doctor Zhang retreated repeatedly, shamed into silence by Ren Chongdas shouts, unable to utter a word, only able to stare intensely at Xie Wanyings face. He seemed to remember her saying that she was just a first-year student. How could it be possible that a first-year female medical student single-handedly managed to control an arterial hemorrhage? Even he, an anesthesiologist, had never seen such a situation. Apologize to my student! Ren Chongda stood before him, formally demanding. Doctor Zhangs face darkened, and he yelled back, Shes a first-year, and you had her save someone? Is this how you act as an advisor, Ren Chongda? Werent you afraid she would harm the elderly patient? Hey, hey, hey, get your facts straight. Upon hearing this, Zhu Huicang, adjusting his glasses, interjected, somewhat agitatedly countering, By the time we arrived, she had already completed the emergency first aid. It was well done; why should we interfere, release the pressure and re-tie it only to cause the patient to bleed heavily again? Emergency first aid is not about qualifications. Medicine is a science and its about seeking the truth from facts. She managed to perform emergency first aid without your guidance? Doctor Zhang asked again. The others unanimously nodded in agreement. The fact was the fact, although it was somewhat unexpected. Oh, so someone taught her beforehand, right? Was it her family? Doctor Zhang said as if he had an epiphany. This notion had also baffled Ren Chongda and the others about Xie Wanying; where had she learned these skills? It couldnt possibly be self-taught. Medicine doesnt have a self-taught component; it requires practice. The emergency doctor brought over medical supplies like IV fluids to further treat the patient, saying, Either way, this old man is very lucky indeed. Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Document No. 70: Commendation 1 Chapter 70: Document No. 70: Commendation 1 ` Stopping the bleeding timely was more important than anything else. The old man didnt understand medical jargon, but he knew what it meant to have a close call with death. As he was being lifted onto the stretcher, he looked around at the people nearby and asked, Who saved me? The common people dont care about the specifics, as long as they remember who their lifesaver was. At this point, Doctor Zhang lowered his head and slipped away while Ren Chongda and the others were distracted. Old man, lets get to the hospital first, the emergency department doctor soothed the old man before walking over to check on the man who had collapsed. He asked Cao Yong, A head injury, will you be performing the surgery on him? Im not on duty in neurosurgery today, Cao Yong answered. Handsome Cao would never take work from someone elses shift. The injured were all taken away by the emergency department. Cao Yong took the mineral water handed to him by a colleague, opened the cap, and rinsed Xie Wanyings bloodstained hands, so as not to frighten people on the way. As a surgeon, Handsome Caos fingers were delicate and tender, gently pouring water over someones hands now. In the hazy night, this image of Handsome Cao was mesmerizing. Zhang Xiaohui and two other female students watched, their hearts racing. Thank you, Teacher, Xie Wanying sincerely expressed her gratitude. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? Cao Yong threw away the empty bottle and pulled out a handkerchief from his pocket, handing it to her, Wipe your face. Was there blood on her face too? Xie Wanying took his handkerchief and wiped her face. Also, call me senior brother,'' Cao Yong told her. Zhang Xiaohui and the two other girls felt a twinge in their heartsthe three of them had eagerly wanted to call him senior brother but were rejected So boring! one of the girls stamped her foot and cursed. Zhang Xiaohuis face darkened, and she turned to walk away. Seeing this, the other two girls followed, occasionally glancing back to imprint Xie Wanyings face firmly in their minds. Wasnt it the same whether she called him Teacher or senior brother? Xie Wanying didnt ponder this question too much but remembered distinctly that she had to wash and return the handkerchief lent to her for wiping her face. Having regained some strength, Xie Wanying stood up with her backpack and followed the three teachers to the restaurant first, where she used their washbasin to wash her hands and face, and also borrowed soap to scrub someones handkerchief clean. Cao Yong and the other two went back to sit down at the dining table. The dishes and rice had cooled, so they asked the waiter to reheat them. Ren Chongda glanced at Yue Wentong standing beside him and instructed, Escort her back to the girls dormitory later. Yes, Teacher Ren, Yue Wentong replied, his voice a bit weak. He didnt know what to say next, considering his poor performance that night had embarrassed the counselor. Noticing the class leaders mood, Ren Chongda said, The path of medicine is long. Medicine isnt about scoring ninety or a hundred points at the start and then definitely being able to do something. The path of medicine is long and arduous; every day is a new test, without end, without a definitive best. Be a doctor, and as long as you can save one patient each time, you win, Zhu Huicang continued his old classmates thought. Yue Wentong felt even more awkward upon hearing the underlying message from the two teachers, in that he was actually comparing himself with Xie Wanying in terms of winning and losing. As a doctor, having a calm mind is more important than anything. Senior brother, Xie Wanying came out after washing the handkerchief, offering the wrung-out handkerchief back, Its clean now, but I didnt manage to dry it in time for you. How about I take it back to the dormitory balcony to air dry? Alright, take it back to dry, Cao Yong said. Xie Wanying was taken abackAh, wasnt Handsome Cao in a hurry to get his handkerchief back? ` Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: Document No. 71: Commendation 2 Chapter 71: Document No. 71: Commendation 2 Perhaps they found the act of hanging out the laundry a hassle. With that thought, Xie Wanying silently retracted the handkerchief, preparing to return it after airing it out fully in the sunshine. A little later, she noticed several peoples gazes had somehow shifted back to her. With the lights on, everyone could see the situation clearer and brighter. Upon closer inspection, everyone realized more clearly what kind of situation she had encountered earlier. Blood on the hands is easy to wash off, but blood stains on the clothes are not so easy to remove, and they would probably have to be discarded. Anyone who has worked in clinical practice knows that this conclusion about discarding is inevitable. After all, this was arterial bleeding, which is akin to a sudden, fountain-like hemorrhage. There must have been a sudden loss of three to four hundred milliliters of blood. The patients regaining consciousness indicates that the bleeding must have been stopped immediately, Zhu Huicang said, adjusting his glasses with a sense of reflection. The emergency department doctors were rightthe old man was lucky; if the three of them had arrived later to save him, the old man could have easily gone into hemorrhagic shock within those few delayed minutes. Suddenly, it seemed Senior Zhu, who initially doubted her abilities as a doctor, had changed his opinion of her. Xie Wanying felt overjoyed in her heart. Out of the blue, another person cut into Zhu Huicangs reverie and said to her, In the future, come join our neurosurgery department. Turning her head, she saw it was Handsome Cao who had spoken. Hey, are you recruiting that quickly? Zhu Huicang realized what was happening and frantically wiped his glasses. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? Cao Yong chuckled and picked up a piece of pork belly with his chopsticks, chewing it thoughtfully. Ren Chongda was stunned: His student had only been at the school for a few days and someone had already reserved her? Let me tell you, even if she excels in her studies, its not certain that shell be yours just because you started recruiting first, Zhu Huicang nagged at Cao Yong repeatedly. Frankly, if Xie Wanying truly was skilled and hardworking, it wouldnt matter if she was a girlevery department, including his own thoracic surgery, would compete for her. In clinical practice, its all about genuine abilities, not about discriminating against girls. However, it is true that girls do have a physical disadvantage when it comes to surgery. No matter what he said, Cao Yongs handsome mouth curved with a dismissive pride, clearly indifferent to his declaration. The waiter came out of the kitchen, bringing a steaming bowl of beef noodle soup, its aroma wafting through the air, and walked over to Cao Yong. Seeing this, Zhu Huicang asked Cao Yong, Youre still not full? What? This is for her. She exerted so much effort saving someone; she deserves some late-night snack, Cao Yong said and personally handed over the bowl of noodle soup to Xie Wanying, exclaiming, Eat! The others, including Xie Wanying, were taken aback and didnt know how to react for a moment. Eat up quickly! Cao Yong commanded as if issuing an order, directly placing the wooden chopsticks in her hand, A surgeon must constantly replenish energy to maintain strength, to be ready to save lives at any moment. Going to bed hungry is bad for your health. Thank you, Senior, how much do I owe you? Xie Wanying, with the matter being as it was, searched for money in her wallet. No need, its on me, Cao Yong stopped her while indicating to the waiter, Dont take her money, or Ill have a word with you and your boss. Who would dare to offend Handsome Cao? The waiter grinned, nodding his head incessantly, Yes, yes, Dr. Cao. The waiter slipped away. Unable to give the money, Xie Wanying felt anxious, This wont do! Why wont it? This is an elder in clinical practice guiding and rewarding a junior. Youll encounter this a lot in the future; youll get used to it, Cao Yong explained. Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: Document No. 72: Commendation 3 Chapter 72: Document No. 72: Commendation 3 ` Look at what Handsome Cao is saying, he seems quite profound. Zhu Huicang and Ren Chongda sensed the thick challenge and provocation coming from someone: Want to poach someone? Please learn from Handsome Cao first. Did you not know you had to give something in the beginning, and now you hope to poach someone with just words? Ren Chongda thought about it afterward and felt it was true, who said that only affiliated hospitals wanted to keep talent, good talent is even more sought after by universities to keep for themselves! You eat, eat, eat, order more if its not enough, just say whatever you want to eat. Ren Chongda and Zhu Huicang reacted, simultaneously raising their chopsticks and tapping on the edge of Xie Wanyings bowl in encouragement. She noticed something was off, the three teachers ganging up on her left her no choice but to treat them to the meal. Xie Wanying looked at Handsome Cao, with his dimples showing at the corners of his mouth. Right then, Handsome Cao was smiling in a particularly sly and cunning way. Dare not fall further into Handsome Caos trap. She kept quiet and hurried to finish her beef noodle soup first. In those days, beef noodles were made with real, quality ingredients, plenty of beef, and plenty of noodles. Back then, the proprietors wouldnt dare be universally sly and cunning with the customers like they did later. At that time, ingredients were also relatively cheap, and it was true that there wasnt much industrial pollution. After finishing a big bowl of beef noodles, she was satisfied. Xie Wanying wiped her mouth, looked up and saw the three teachers opposite her smiling, urging her to get up quickly: Thank you, senior brother. A smart junior sister indeed, she knew to change her tone and called him senior brother. Latter, Yue Wentong accompanied her back to the dormitory. Although she wanted to say it wasnt necessary, she didnt want to make things difficult for him as he was following Instructor Rens orders. On the way, the two of them didnt speak. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? The next day, she woke up a bit later than usual, because last night was too exhausting both physically and mentally. She went to the cafeteria to grab breakfast, and along the way, she could hear many people talking about what happened last night. Did you hear about it? They say a freshman saved someone behind our hospital. Even the clinical teachers were shocked. Arterial hemorrhage, but it was saved. A freshman? Didnt they just join our school a few days ago? Who? Whats the name? Definitely a Talented Scholar from a family of doctors! Parents are doctors, everyone in the family is a doctor. Xie Wanying passed through the crowd, bought eggs and bread and soy milk at the cafeteria window, and hurried to nibble them before heading to the drill field. Military training started today. Luckily, military training began, and the entire schools attention was pulled away by the atmosphere of the new students training. The schools broadcasting station also began airing a special continuous report on the military training of the new freshmen from today onwards. Xie Wanying was the only girl in her class, so she was put together with girls from other departments, which also had a low female ratio, to form a training squad. Girls from other departments could chat in groups of twos and threes, but Xie Wanying couldnt make friends with them. They were all undergraduates, while she was the only one reading for eight years until her doctorate. Thus, making friends would be hard to maintain over eight years. It wasnt that she was unwilling to befriend them, but they looked at her differently. Moreover, the time for military training was very short and tough, ending in ten days. Once the instructor left, it all felt a bit perfunctory. Everyone went back to their respective departments. Without friends, it indeed got a bit lonely. That evening, after the military training had ended, Xie Wanying returned to her dormitory. Just as she was about to open the door, she suddenly heard people talking inside Ah, junior sister is back. Do you think she will like the welcome gift we brought for her? Following that, the door was opened ahead of her by someone inside. ` Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: 【73】Add one more chapter Chapter 73: 73Add one more chapter The two senior sisters smiled at Xie Wanying, Welcome back! Before Xie Wanying could react, the senior sisters had already pulled her into the dormitory. A small folding table was set up in the middle of the dormitory, with McDonalds hamburgers, fried chicken wings, and more. It goes without saying how expensive McDonalds was at that time. Dont think its just for you to eat, were going to eat too, said the senior sisters, immediately dissipating the junior sisters awkwardness. The three sat down. Confronted by her senior sisters, Xie Wanying was somewhat shy, not daring to speak up, and she sneakily observed the two seniors. One seemed older, with a quiet demeanor, her hair braided into a thick plait, and a delicate and pretty face. The other appeared younger, obviously fond of laughing, with bright eyes when she smiled, and a round face like a big, rosy red apple, extremely cute. As for cuteness, both senior sisters thought the junior sister was adorable, giggling and talking to each other: Thinking back to our freshman year, we were the same, not daring to speak to anyone. Its because there are so few of us. After all these years, a girls dormitory just cant stay full. The junior sister is called Xie Wanying, right? asked the one with the round face, turning to her. Xie Wanying nodded and asked, Yes, may I know how to address you two senior sisters? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??.? Im He Xiangyu, currently in clinical practice, from the 93 batch. Im specializing in pathology. Shes specializing in anesthesiology, from the 92 batch, Lau Jingyun. You can call me second senior sister, and her first senior sister, since right now there are only the three of us female students studying. Of course, there are senior sisters who have graduated and found jobs. But ultimately, there are fewer, especially those in clinical practice. Theres no way around it, the Guoxie Eight-Year Program admits fewer female students for clinical practice. Many female doctors in clinical practice didnt come out of the eight-year program, said the second senior sister, He Xiangyu. This could only mean one thing: everyone knew that female doctors werent really welcomed in clinical practice. They say internal medicine hires more women. But our senior fellow student Li, who graduated last year and stayed in gastroenterologyshe never gets to do endoscopy. They say the chief always thinks women lack the practical skills, timid and shrinking, saying women are better suited for dispensing medication and doing basic research. When your own chief disdains the female doctors he hired, what can you say? He Xiangyu said, spreading her hands, Not to mention surgery, aside from so-called obstetrics and gynecology, no other surgical department wants a female doctor. Mmm. Lau Jingyun, the less talkative first senior sister, couldnt help but nod vigorously upon hearing this, as she, specializing in anesthesiology, felt the same way, given that anesthesiology also requires significant practical clinical skills. But anesthesiology was certainly much better than clinical surgery, as it didnt involve outright rejection of female doctors. Its not just female doctors who have it tough in the country; discrimination against women in employment has always existed in all professions. I heard they dont even like to hire women in the finance department, whispered He Xiangyu. They say its a hassle dealing with women taking maternity leave and having to go home to care for children. So, with the Guoxie Eight-Year Program being such a prestigious label, the market demand has led to hesitancy and selectiveness when it comes to admitting female students. Youre studying surgery? Both senior sisters suddenly looked at her. Xie Wanying replied, Yes. Youre amazing. The direct praise from the two senior sisters caught Xie Wanying off guard: Not really. We heard about it; you just started school and brought Instructor Ren two silk banners, all praising you for saving people, the senior sisters said, winking and smiling at her. Chapter 74 - Chapter 74: 【74】Add two more chapters Chapter 74: 74Add two more chapters The incident with the two banners wasnt mentioned by Instructor Ren in class or to her afterwards. Xie Wanying thought it was a rumor and explained, Thats not true It doesnt matter whether its true or not. Anyway, with the capability of our junior sister, we senior sisters can also be proud. Those of us who are senior sisters wish nothing more than to see those who look down on girls get their faces flattened by those who come after us. Senior Sister Twos breezy words made Xie Wanying unable to contain her laughter. After all, one of her purposes in studying medicine was precisely to challenge this mindset. We see your potential and must help you fully, He Xiangyu finished, exchanging a glance with Lau Jingyun, before bringing out the freshman gift they had prepared for their junior sister. In addition to McDonalds, the table soon saw a pile of notebooks stacked up into two small hills. These are the notes from our early studies, now all yours. The weighty gift from her senior sisters left Xie Wanying overwhelmed. She immediately stood up, with a thousand words tumbling in her throat, not knowing what to say, but could only bow deeply. Dont mention it! He Xiangyu and Lau Jingyun hurriedly helped her up. For a woman to establish her own career in fields dominated by men is as difficult as it can get, otherwise, why would there be so much expectation from predecessors here? Not just her mother but also her senior sisters, the expectations of so many people couldnt be let down. Xie Wanying swore to herself. Eat, eat, seeing the junior sisters eyes reddening, the two senior sisters felt a bit guilty and quickly urged her to eat the McDonalds. Burgers and chicken wings and fries were all stuffed into Xie Wanyings hands. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.0 A large cup of Coca-Cola for each person. It was obvious that the circumstances of the two senior sisters were a bit better than hers. While eating, He Xiangyu and Lau Jingyun had decided to suggest to their junior sister, Were planning to chip in to buy a computer to put in the dormitory. You can use it too when its there. The school has a computer room, but there are too many students there every day. With less than a hundred computers for students, we cant even squeeze in to practice for the computer exams, let alone a newcomer like you. Computers in the nineties were quite expensive, and although the prices had dropped a bit, they were still unaffordable for the average student. For someone like Xie Wanying with her family background, she couldnt even think of buying a computer for personal use before graduating and getting a salary. In the university, there were more children of the poor, after all, the average salary of Chinese people back then was so little. Hence, when the senior sisters said it would be impossible to squeeze into the computer room, it was quite normal. Having a computer would also make it more convenient to connect a network cable and look up foreign materials. Moreover, senior brothers and sisters, and teachers all have email addresses. You can go online to contact them. Some predecessors have gone abroad, to other countries. Do you have an email address? When the senior sisters asked, Xie Wanying shook her head. After her rebirth, she hadnt even caught up with the first time using a computer, let alone owning a cellphone. Sensing something, the two senior sisters comforted her, Its all right, when we get the computer in the dorm over the weekend, well teach you how to go online. Teacher Ren also has an email address. It was apparent, even if he wasnt the mentor of the two senior sisters, they were very familiar with Instructor Ren. What was this about? Instructor Ren is one of The Three Musketeers, and there have been rumors that he was going to be a counselor. He was actually supposed to become a counselor last year, but in the end, he did not accept the class from last year, He Xiangyu shared information about Instructor Ren, because he felt that last years class was poor and not as good as his own cohort. But you should know that his cohort was the best class in the history of Guoxie. Especially since it produced Cao Yong. Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: After three and a half years Chapter 75: After three and a half years The influence of Handsome Caos fame only gradually became apparent to Xie Wanying after she had arrived at Guoxie and heard people talking about him everywhere. How impressive is he? Xie Wanying inquired cautiously. She had only met Handsome Cao a few times and didnt know much about him. She wanted to learn more about what kind of person her senior fellow was. Are you talking about Cao Yong? Hes a key talent our hospital is developing and stands out among the nations young and middle-aged physicians. He was previously sent abroad on a government-sponsored study trip to Europe for a year. Ive heard hes going to be sent to America for a few years to learn and exchange. It goes without saying how important neurosurgery is, the clinical technology controlled by developed countries is known as the pinnacle of surgery, representing a weak clinical field in developing countries. Our countrys overall surgery field lags behind developed countries, and neurosurgery is where the gap is wider. Xie Wanying could feel the great responsibility that Handsome Cao shouldered, but she found him always cheerful and charismatic whenever she saw him. Uncontrollably, the image of Handsome Caos beautiful dimples floated into her mind. Thats right, such an impressive person, and yet hes handsome with a good family background too. I hear your class president has a similar genetic makeup to Handsome Cao. Her mentor casually changed the subject to the class president, Yue Wentong, something Xie Wanying hadnt heard before and listened to with interest. Instructor Ren agreed to be the counselor for your class this time, reportedly because he saw many students in your class with family backgrounds like Handsome Caos, coming from families of doctors and being top students since middle school. Your class presidents uncle is the dean of Xuanwu Hospital, or so we have heard. It turned out that Zhao Zhaoweis grandfather was some hepatobiliary surgery expert, but that was just the tip of the iceberg concerning the students family backgrounds in the class. No wonder they were so eager to know if Xie Wanying was indeed the daughter of a truck driver. Suddenly, she remembered the handkerchief that Handsome Cao had lent her, which she hadnt found the opportunity to return to him due to the busy military training. Hes in neurosurgery, which floor of the hospital is that on? Xie Wanying asked her mentor. Neurosurgery is the colloquial term, but in the hospital, its officially referred to as neurological surgery. You want to see Handsome Cao too? The mentors asked with a grin, covering their mouths. No. What I like is thoracic surgery, Xie Wanying quickly clarified. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. The two mentors were now in clinical practice and wouldnt have found it difficult to take her to see Handsome Cao. She decided to wait for one of the mentors to call to arrange the visit. Nobody expected that Handsome Cao would be sent to a conference the next day. Then one day dragged into another, and since there was no rush, the mentor was equally busy with clinical duties. Unconsciously, the matter was forgotten. The mentors thought she just wanted to see Handsome Caos face, not knowing that she was supposed to return his handkerchief. And Xie Wanying thought Handsome Cao didnt care about the handkerchief at all and had forgotten about it herself. In the blink of an eye, three and a half years had passed It was the turn of the millennium. The Spring Festival was joyous; the Capital was festooned with festive decorations everywhere for the holiday. This was going to be Xie Wanyings fourth Spring Festival at the medical school. In the previous three years, she hadnt gone home for the festival. First, train tickets were hard to get. Second, the Old Xie Family would definitely take the opportunity to criticize her during the New Years meal. Third, working in the Capital during the Spring Festival was lucrative thanks to the extra pay for overtime. It was an opportunity to earn more living expenses and lighten the load on her mother and grandfather. Ever since she received a scholarship in her first year, along with various subsidies from the school, she hardly needed to depend on her familys money. Despite that, people from the Old Xie Family often complained that she spent too many years studying and didnt work earlier to contribute to the family finances, calling her unfilial. As for this, her mother, Sun Rongfang, was indignant and adamantly refused to let her daughter come home during her studies to face scolding. Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: After three and a half years 2 Chapter 76: After three and a half years 2 The fact that my daughter didnt come home for Chinese New Year was okay, Sun Rongfang planned to visit the school to see her again sometime; after all, shed been to her daughters university and knew the way around. Study hard, and dont worry about anything else, you dont need to take care of the family. These were the words her mother and grandfather repeated to her on every phone call. Which kind-hearted parents from poor families werent like this? Being alone out there, winters in the north were very cold indeed. I remember when Xie Wanying first arrived, she almost caught a cold from the freezing weather. It should be noted that ever since she was reborn, shed been committed to jogging and exercising daily. Early in the morning, Xie Wanying would rub her face and bridge of her nose with cold water to acclimate to the temperature before going out for a jog around the school track. In the evening, she would find time for another workout. Not everyone could keep up with twice-daily physical exercise over the years. Indeed, the medical school was not lacking in self-disciplined people. After all, doctors are a group that emphasizes self-regulation. Even though today could be considered the coldest day of the winter so far, there were still runners on the school track. There were students like her, Xie Wanying, who didnt go home for the winter break, and faculty members who lived in the school dormitories. However, in the scattered group of seven or eight people exercising, she was the only girl. She often saw these same people during her regular workouts, so when they saw her, it wasnt surprising, but they still felt a bit astonished. How should I put this? In addition to jogging, Xie Wanying habitually did pull-ups on the horizontal bar at the edge of the track after warming up. This event was generally practiced by boys, for goodness sake! The weather was too cold, and even through gloves, the bars felt ice-cold. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? One, two, three, four, five Today she had to reach twenty pull-ups, Xie Wanying counted silently to herself. As for the others exercising on the track, they had already stopped to watch her. The iron gate of the track creaked open, and a few boys walked in, starting to murmur when they saw her. Shes up earlier than us again. How does she manage to be so Amazing, right? Instructor Ren called her a little princess. We thought she was a queen, but now she should be defined as a superwoman. No, shes specifically born to crush the forty-nine of us guys. Will we never be able to outdo her on an exam in the future? The last question was asked by Feng Yicong, who slapped his forehead and then gestured towards the other side for his roommate Zhao Zhaowei and the others. The class leader has arrived, Zhao Zhaowei observed, spotting Yue Wentong and two other male classmates from their department, and those other two, theyre from surgery too. Ive always believed the pressure on those in surgery is absolutely greater than ours. Theyve been crushed by a girl for three and a half years now. You know what theyre more worried about now? I know, I know. In the second half of this year, well soon start our clinical internships. In the first three and a half years, purely theoretical professional courses, none of the forty-nine guys in our class could ever outscore her in a single subject. Girls are better at memorizing, Li Qian said, feeling there was an issue with this. For instance, calculus learned in the first year was a strong point for technical-minded boys, not an area where girls generally excelled. Being defeated by a girl made it hard for these technical whizzes from each province to bear. I bet the real skill will come out during the clinical internship period, Zhang Desheng declared. Chapter 77 - Chapter 77: After three and a half years 3 Chapter 77: After three and a half years 3 The other three glared at him: thats called stating the obvious! The competition in our class is just terrifying, Li Qian expressed his deep worry. Who would have thought that since a super female academic prodigy emerged in their class, the forty-nine guys had been incessantly stimulated and spurred on by her grades for three and a half years, with no one daring to slack off. Instructor Ren seemed to be the happiest. This sessions average grades in the Guoxie class had reached an unexpectedly historic new high. For this reason, where in previous years there might have been a few students not studious enough to reach a score of eighty in a single subject and fearful of not graduating, it was unlikely to happen in Ren Chongdas class. (The graduation requirement for the eight-year Guoxie program is very high, demanding not only no failures but also scores of over eighty in each subject.) When Ren Chongda took over as the guidance counselor, he adjusted the curriculum so that his class would end theoretical studies earlier than in previous years, entering the internship and practical training period half a year ahead of schedule, and they had unprecedentedly reached that target. The school was said to have given Ren Chongda a bonus, though of course, that was just hearsay, the truth of it unclear. Twelve already! Shes probably going to do eighteen pull-ups, Li Qian said, his tone sounding as if he was about to cry like a young lady. How many can you do? Feng Yicong asked him. I can do a standard seven or eight pretty well. Dont ask me, ask Zhao Zhaowei next to you. He cant do the passing mark of three standard ones, Li Qian complained. Zhao Zhaowei shrank his neck into the scarf he had wrapped around itit was cold. If it werent for the female prodigy Xie Wanying, why would they need to get up early and stay out late to exercise? It was a well-known saying throughout the school that the forty-nine guys couldnt beat one girl. When he got home, he was ridiculed by his own grandfather and sent back to the medical college to work hard over the winter vacation. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????. Feng Yicong reached out, pulled the scarf off Zhao Zhaoweis short neck, and gave him a look of disdain: Shes not wearing a scarf, why are you wearing one, embarrassing! After exercising, Xie Wanying was already sweating profusely and certainly wouldnt have worn a scarf to train. Zhao Zhaowei hung his head like an ostrich continuing to shiver in the cold wind. When the count reached twenty, the surrounding crowd couldnt help but applaud and cheer. Twenty, there werent many boys who could do that. This girl was extraordinary! Relieved, Xie Wanying slowly let go of the bar and stood firmly on the ground. She couldnt hear any applause; she exercised for herself, not to show off. Suddenly, a boy made his way through the crowd and came up to her, calling, Xie Wanying. Who? Xie Wanying looked at this suddenly appearing boy with a face very unfamiliar to her. Zhao Zhaowei and the others were equally perplexed; this guy was clearly not one of their classs forty-nine. These are movie tickets for the Spring Festival; Id like to invite you to watch a movie with me. A confession!!! Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh, the sandy soil and green grass on the playground were blown over by the northern wind. A silence as quiet as death ensued. Zhao Zhaowei and their groups faces turned as black as asphalt: Where did this guy come from? Which major? Which department? He had the guts to confess to the only female academic prodigy in their class right in front of all of them?! Li Qian turned his head to sneak a peek and saw Yue Wentong and the other two staring dead at this direction, obviously just as displeased, thinking: this guy whos confessing must be crazy to do such a thing. Now they just had to wait for Xie Wanyings response. In the meantime, Zhao Zhaowei and a few others started to pass judgment on the boy making the confession: Hes not that good-looking. Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: After three and a half years 4 Chapter 78: After three and a half years 4 Hes nowhere near as good as our class leader, full of freckles on his face. Hes not as tall as you, Feng Yicong. His grades definitely arent as impressive as hers. Are boys the real gossips? The confessor couldnt believe it and turned to look at Zhao Zhaowei and the others speaking. Where are you from? Zhao Zhaowei stepped forward and asked him. Who are you guys? Were in the same class as her. I see. The boy laughed, I know, you dont dare to chase her because you cant compete with her, right? Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhaowei and the others got furious and surrounded the boy. You think you can chase her with your looks, with your level? Lets make it clear, if you want to chase her, at least beat the forty-nine of us first! Why should I accept your terms? I just need her to agree, its none of your business! How is it unrelated? Arent you a man? As a man, can you be worse than your girl? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. What are you, effeminate? What did you score on calculus? Are you as good as her? Do some pull-ups. She just did twenty. Hurry up and do twenty-one, and well consider you won! Twenty-one pull-ups? The boy looked at the horizontal bar, cold as a Nanji popsicle in the chill wind, struggling to do even one! The boy felt faint, his steps weakening. Go do it! Twenty-one, well count for you! Zhao Zhaowei and his group started pushing the boy towards the horizontal bar. But when the boy reached the bar, he suddenly turned and ran as if his life depended on it, sprinting out of the playground and disappearing in no time. Coward! What a useless guy. With that look, he dares to chase the princess of our class? Instructor Ren said from the start that shes our class princess, and nobodys allowed to bully her. At that moment, all forty-nine boys remembered that someone was the princess of the class. Without having said a word, Xie Wanying saw the matter had already ended. She didnt feel much about it; after all, she would never accept the invitation. She had never considered dating during her studies. Studying medicine, the most demanding subject in the world, where was the time for romance? After exercising, she bought breakfast and returned to the dorm. The two senior sisters who were on night shifts at the hospital had come back, seemingly having witnessed the incident at the playground, and they kept giggling at her. No wonder, I always found it strange that our lovely junior sister received no suitors. He Xiangyu whispered with a laugh to her senior sister Lau Jingyun. Lau Jingyun nodded in agreement while laughing elegantly. Turns out there was a wall of forty-nine guys blocking the pursuit squad. Nothing could be said. After hearing this, Xie Wanying winked at the seniors: What about you two, isnt it the same? Both of you are also the princesses of your class, the only girls there. Our class supervisors arent Instructor Ren, clarified He Xiangyu. Instructor Ren only ever called you princess ha. When I heard him calling someone princess, I had mixed feelings, Xie Wanying candidly shared her feelings back then. Realizing the implication in her words, both senior sisters fell silent for a moment. Lau Jingyun directly sat on the bench without a word. Being the only girl in the class was worthless. Whether in the hospital or the university, retention was based solely on ones abilities. The anesthesiology department was already full, and keeping anyone was challenging. The eight-year class had its advantages, but they werent absolute. With her graduation only six months away, the decision to retain her at Guoxies anesthesiology department was still undecided. Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: After three and a half years 5 Chapter 79: After three and a half years 5 Whats even more alarming is that the university student expansion plan of 99, which was supposed to increase the enrollment for the eight-year program, didnt actually expand; it reduced instead. The school claimed it was due to plans to reform the eight-year program, but who knows whether thats a good or a bad thing. The reality is that, since Xie Wanying, no more female students have been admitted into the eight-year clinical program over the past few years. Its extraordinarily difficult for female medical students to find employment in good hospitals. For someone like Lau Jingyun, a diploma from Guoxie is highly prized in itself; except for Guoxie Affiliated Hospital, it shouldnt be difficult to secure a position in other hospitals. However, having graduated from Guoxie, one would naturally prefer to stay there. Now the graduates from the eight-year program might not be as sought after as other regular masters and doctoral graduates because, they say, the eight-year program offers too few hands-on opportunities. Senior Sister He Xiangyu also appeared to be deeply concerned, facing the same job issues in a years time. Lau Jingyun didnt utter a word, not knowing what to say. How about this? He Xiangyu suggested, Isnt Senior Cao coming back to the country? When he does, go and ask him about the situation. His word might be able to help you stay at the hospital. The name Handsome Cao seemed to have been absent for a few years. Xie Wanying thought that the fact she could quickly remember who he was upon hearing his name again spoke volumes about the charm of this man. Ill ask when the time comes, Lau Jingyun nodded, having no other choice given the circumstances. Were all from the eight-year program, and the senior brothers and sisters are really nice people. Turning back, the two seniors asked about their junior sisters study plans: Youre about to start your internships. How is that arranged? Well study and intern simultaneously. The class advisor has already set up the schedule, which will be published after the New Year. The class representative should know, Xie Wanying said. You can take a break for the Spring Festival. What are your plans? the two seniors asked her, their tone faintly betraying a hint of envy. Theres no helping it. Once you start clinical internships, its a given that interns will be scheduled to work during the New Year. The hospital claims its to provide medical students with more practice opportunities. In the past few years, the Spring Festival has really been spent alone, sometimes even working at McDonalds to get by. This year might be a little different. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? Teacher Zhuang, having received filial piety from her son, now had her own new house and could invite her to have a meal at her new place. It was an opportunity for the teacher and student to catch up. Another matter was that a childhood friend from her hometown was coming to Beijing for a visit. Xie Wanying, of course, couldnt possibly be without any friends back home. Her closest friend was named Wu Lixuan, with whom she attended the same primary school, being classmates for two years. Unlike Xie Wanying, who later went to high school, Wu Lixuan didnt continue her studies after primary school due to economic hardships, helping her family with work instead. Later, as her familys business grew, she started her own small company and became a tea distributor, taking on the role of a business owner. The two seniors were surprised to hear about her peer being a business owner. It wouldnt have been easy for a girl to be her own boss, especially in her hometown where gender inequality was a significant issue. Xie Wanying also felt that her childhood friend was unique and much stronger than the average girl. A few years ago, when Xie Wanying was admitted to the university, Wu Lixuan was traveling with her family. After they got back in touch, Wu Lixuan would go out of her way to visit Sun Rongfang, Xie Wanyings mother, on her behalf. After all, Sun Rongfang had always treated her daughters good friend like her own. This year, since Sun Rongfang couldnt make it, Wu Lixuan brought some local specialties from their hometown and planned to visit her best friend after the Spring Festival, traveling thousands of miles. Where are you going to study by yourself during the day later? The anatomy room. Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Anatomy Anatomy 1 Chapter 80: Anatomy Anatomy 1 ` Thats why the school was so keen for Instructor Ren to be a counselor. Just look, ever since he became their counselor and personally took on the dissection classes, demanding fresh cadavers for dissection, their class has ranked first. Isnt the clinical department at the hospital always complaining that the eight-year program students lack practical skills? Besides the hospitals clinical department, the dissection room is the only other place where students can practice with a scalpel. Now, this place is almost exclusively occupied by their class during the extra hours, quiet and undisturbed. The two senior sisters have gone to the hospital. Xie Wanying stayed alone in the dormitory for a while, browsing some latest medical information from abroad online to see if it differed from her memory. In addition, once online, her QQ account would automatically sign in and start collecting stars and moons. In her QQ friends list, she had only added the two senior sisters. She didnt like to chat on QQ anyway. The two seniors added her to a large group, which was entirely made up of eight-year program students. No one in the group used their real names in reality, only a series of strange QQ nicknames, which made it difficult for her to recognize anyone. Like the two seniorsHe Xiangyus QQ nickname was Big Crab and Lau Jingyuns was Male Lion, with profile pictures of a big crab and an African male lion respectively. Who could tell they were female. Medical students and doctors share a common trait of being introverted and reserved. The group was so quiet that only the crows flew by every day. Taking a notebook and pen, Xie Wanying shut down the computer, unplugged the network cable, and headed to the schools dissection room. Upon entering Building C on the third floor, a faint smell of formaldehyde could be detected. In the hallway, several girls were chattering, none of whom seemed like they were planning to enter the dissection room, craning their necks as if looking for someone. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.0 Is he inside? He should be. Wait for him to come out, then you can give him your letter. That only girl from his class is here. I heard shes really good at studying, and even the class counselor trusts her enough to let her be the class monitor. Actually, aside from her, the others in his class arent bad either. Obviously, referring to the fact that no boys had shown any interest in her during these three and a half years, in contrast, many girls openly pursued the forty-nine boys in her class, among whom Monitor Yue was the most popular. Xie Wanying pushed open the door of the dissection room and stepped in. Inside, the intense smell of formaldehyde filled the air, almost unbearable for ordinary people. Some medical students would vomit at the scent. Those girls outside, its uncertain if they were from the medical college, but as soon as their heads neared the window, they quickly pinched their noses and stepped away. Following the rules of the dissection room, she changed shoes, took off her coat to put on a white lab coat, and then donned a hat and a mask. This time, Yue Wentong and the others arrived a bit earlier than she did. She was late because she didnt have the key to the dissection room; it was with the class monitor. The dissection room was eerily quiet, with the Cadaver Teacher placed there, everyone unconsciously maintained silence. The quietness at this moment was the best respect for the Cadaver Teachers who had contributed to medical research. As usual, Xie Wanying stood at her practice spot. She had two dissecting knives, two toothless forceps, and one toothed forceps which she would absolutely not use unless necessary. The latter could damage the Cadaver Teacher, so it was best avoided. Today, after many requests, she finally had the privilege to dissect a heart alone. The heart had already been removed from inside the Cadaver Teacher, a step completed earlier by the dissection room staff. ` Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Anatomy Anatomy 2 Chapter 81: Anatomy Anatomy 2 The damp cloth covered the organs, and Xie Wanying took a deep breath before she was ready to begin. In the past, when she was part of a group dissecting a heart together with others, there was not nearly enough time for an individual to explore on their own. Today, she spent the entire day here researching. She felt an excitement that was difficult to suppress, and at the same time, she harbored deep sorrow for the Cadaver Teachers death. Therefore, she was determined to properly dissect and identify the evil that caused the Cadaver Teachers demise. With a scalpel in hand, she made cautious, pen-like incisions on the heart. Compared to males, the operating method of females was obviously different, delicate and gentle. She opened the right auricle and with gloved hands, she felt the special pectinate muscles inside. This was a crucial area for the study of the importance of anticoagulant therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation. As the dissection progressed, it became apparent how wondrous the evolutionary journey of the human body was. Even just a heartall of its parts, its very structure were mythical in nature, something humans could explore but never create. Gradually, the surroundings turned into a cosmos, and Xie Wanying seemed to enter another world where she became oblivious to any sound or object around her. That was at least what Ren Chongda sensed when he walked up to the only female student in the class. Concentration is one of the reflections of a doctors professional qualities and also a benchmark for a medical student to determine whether they can become a doctor. Inability to concentrate can be fatal for a surgeon performing operations. The more focused a doctor can be, the higher achievements they can surely reach in clinical practice and research. At that moment, Xie Wanying was so engrossed that not even the Instructor Rens eyes roaming over her face could distract her. The other students in the anatomy lab were, however, disturbed. They lifted their heads one after another to look at the Instructor Ren and Xie Wanying standing face to face, with those out of the loop wondering what was going on between them. What do you think is wrong with this heart? At that moment, Xie Wanying had entered a world stimulated by her Special Ability. Through the touch of her fingers on the heart and the connection with the Special Ability world in her brain, she could clearly see the activity state of the heart when it was still alive. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. The voice of Instructor Ren asking the question sounded to her more like a quiz provided by her Special Ability. After pondering, Xie Wanying answered, The myocardial wall is thickened, indicating hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which can be detected by cardiac echography. Clinical features include atrial fibrillation, clinically diagnosed as originating from the atrium. The patient was treated with anticoagulants and sent to internal medicine for catheter treatment, which unfortunately delayed the optimal treatment time. There are significant lesions at the pulmonary vein ostium and the European ridge. The right auricle should be excised for occlusion surgery, and the thickened part of the myocardium should be cut, with surgical treatment to the pulmonary vein ostium and European ridge. Internal medicine cannot treat a heart that already has complex structural changes. Upon hearing her explanation, Ren Chongda immediately turned to look for the deceaseds medical records. How come the students words differed so significantly from the cause of death he had reviewed earlier? Pulling out the deceaseds medical records and comparing them to the heart regions dissected by Xie Wanying, Ren Chongda checked each detail thoroughly. The conclusion was that Xie Wanyings post-mortem findings were more accurate. It could only be said that the clinical doctors judgments inherently had an objective blind spot, as they could not see the patients internal organs. However, to articulate the deceaseds previous symptoms and treatment plans so clearly and accurately through dissection was something even he, Ren Chongda, felt he couldnt quite achieve. Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Anatomy Anatomy 3 Chapter 82: Anatomy Anatomy 3 This kind of meticulousness should be considered an advantage and strength of female medical students. As this view flashed through his mind, Ren Chongda was surprised to find that for the first time he recognized that female surgeons might have their own unique surgical strengths, possibly incomparable by their male counterparts. After all, this type of delicate surgical technique requires a gentle womans heart as an essential element. Moreover, do not think that a gentle knife technique equals a lack of strength, which is a ridiculously false assumption. On the contrary, in order to make the incision gently, a pen-holding grip is utilized, and it is difficult to exert force properly and control the knife. Holding the knife like a pen, relying solely on a few fingers and the alignment of the wrist and arm without any movement, makes it easy to quickly become tired resulting in unstable subsequent knife handling. Clinically, many doctors alternate between various knife-holding techniques to adjust the fatigue level of their hands, arms, and other muscle groups, continuously exerting strength. Ren Chongda glanced at Xie Wanyings hand, which had been holding the scalpel in a pen grip the entire time, and then looked at the clock. An hour and a half had passed and her posture had not changed. One could only say that her finger, wrist, arm, and latissimus dorsi muscle strength were beyond ordinary. A girl with such strength? Not only Ren Chongda, but her male classmates also felt an enormous pressure. Yue Wentong frowned as he looked at her a few steps away. In the morning, he had watched her do twenty pull-ups, a level he could barely achieve himself. The problem was, shes a girl and hes a boy. The implications were self-evident. Its as if she had leveled the field where girls are generally at a disadvantage compared to boys. As for whether he could catch up to her advantages, it now seemed there was no such tendency. However, compared to the shock he felt the first night he had to perform an emergency treatment on her, he was now able to quickly adjust his emotions. Holding the scalpel in hand, Yue Wentong bowed his head and proceeded with his own organ dissection. Today, he had been assigned a brain from the same Cadaver Teacher. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0. The girls outside had long become impatient, and a few of them bravely pushed open the door to the dissection room, sneaking peeks at their crushes. What they saw made their hair stand on end and they screamed, Yaaahhhh Ren Chongda turned his head and shouted, Get out! The girls ran out cradling their heads, cowered and fearful. Angrily, Ren Chongda turned back and saw Xie Wanying, who hadnt relaxed the slightest bit and continued with her dissection. He thought to himself: How could there be such a big difference between girls? The morning passed. All ten students from the surgery group were in the dissection room, which Ren Chongda found quite satisfying. The most important phase of study, the clerkship and internship period, was soon approaching, and at this time, any medical student who was serious about learning should not be thinking about taking a holiday or celebrating festivals. The circle of doctors in third-class hospitals is one of the earliest industries to undergo intense competition in China. And only third-class hospitals will not let down students graduating from Top-tier Medical Colleges. I have a New Years gift for you all this Spring Festival, the sudden statement from the instructor made the students sense a bad feeling rising within them. Come, draw lots, one per person. Ive arranged for you all with clinical teachers from various surgical departments. You will start shadowing them on duty starting from New Years Eve. Wherever you draw, thats the department where youll spend the New Year as an intern. It was the instructors best treatment for their surgical studentsspending the New Year in a clinical internship! Later, it was heard that Zhao Zhaowei and students from his class who were oriented towards internal medicine also had the same experience, except they were drawing lots for various internal departments. Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: 【83】A flower in the clump of green leaves1 Chapter 83: 83A flower in the clump of green leaves1 Everyone stepped forward to take a folded piece of paper from Instructor Rens hand. After unfolding it, the name of a department was written inside. Xie Wanying hoped to end up in the cardiothoracic surgery department she wanted to go to and excitedly unfolded her paper: oh, it was the neurosurgery department. The other boys finished unfolding theirs and looked at each other, noticing class president Yue Wentongs paper and laughed, Class president, youre going to cardiothoracic. At that moment, Yue Wentong and Xie Wanying both thought: how great it would be if we could swap departments. You cant exchange departments, Ren Chongda said, sensing what was going on in their minds. No one could guess what the counselor had in mind with this arrangement. Apart from the two of them, the rest of the boys mainly ended up in general surgery and orthopedics. There were a lot of divisions in both general surgery and orthopedics at the Guoxie Affiliated Hospitalnine in total. Even then, one boy was assigned to gynecological surgery. That boy was somewhat distraught and immediately said, Xie Wanying, Ill switch with you Ive said it, no switching, Ren Chongda emphasized again, Anyone who secretly swaps and gets caught by me, its not over! No swapping, going to neurosurgery it was. Xie Wanying felt somewhat ambivalent. Like cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery was also seen as a prestigious specialty within surgery, even revered as the pinnacle of surgical fields. It was said that a surgeon who could perform neurosurgical operations had to be the most skilled among surgeons. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. It was good to go there to learn, but considering her grandfathers future illness, Xie Wanying had always had her heart set on cardiothoracic surgery. She needed to prepare to call Teacher Zhuang, and now she wouldnt be able to visit him for New Year greetings; she would have to find another time. Upon returning to her dormitory, she went online to look up some internship materials. The usually quiet QQ chat group suddenly had someone come online. Pons Pons, what should I do with you: Class of 96, whos coming to neurosurgery? Wasnt that her being asked? But who was it? You couldnt tell from the profile picture, but it was definitely a senior. Xie Wanying spoke up, Its me. Pons Pons, what should I do with you: Name? Xie Wanying: Xie Wanying. Pons Pons, what should I do with you: Sounds like a girls name. Anastomosis is awesome: Could this possibly be a boys name! Pons Pons, what should I do with you: No, I mean its profile picture is blank, cant tell the gender Blank Xie Wanying: The only one with a blank profile picture and nickname in the group. Anastomosis is awesome: I never knew a nickname could be blank! A profile picture can be blank! The whole group instantly erupted: Blank, how do you do blank? I want to do blank too!!! Blank looks so high-end!!! Are you sure it isnt just their head thats blank, thats why its blank. A person with a blank head going to neurosurgery? Neurosurgerys got work to do, better start treating that empty-head syndrome. Blank going to neurosurgery sounds perfect. Pons Pons, what should I do with you: Xie Wanying, is your name really Xie Wanying? Blank Xie Wanying: Yes. Pons Pons, what should I do with you: Answer me, why is it blank? Blank Xie Wanying: I dont like getting on QQ, setting all this up is too much trouble. Anastomosis is awesome: Ive got it, shes definitely a forthright girl! Stent wants attention: The only girl in the 96 Class, the one who crushes the forty-nine boys in their class? The group exploded once more, a chorus of: wows wows wows wows A part of the forty-nine boys swarmed in: No, its not like that Stent wants attention: Not like what? Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: 【84】A flower in the clump of green leaves2 Chapter 84: 84A flower in the clump of green leaves2 Forty-nine boys: Silent. Anastomosis Top-notch: She can come to our Hepatobiliary Surgery. It turned out this person was a senior from Hepatobiliary Surgery. Xie Wanying the blank: I will definitely go to Hepatobiliary Surgery to learn from the senior. Stent Seeking Favor: Hmm, her words imply that Hepatobiliary Surgery doesnt seem so great in her eyes. Anastomosis Top-notch: Youre stirring up trouble! Our department is top-notch domestically and internationally in Hepatobiliary Surgery! Stent Seeking Favor: Many departments in our hospital are top-notch domestically and internationally. Pons Pons What Should I Do With You: Enough, shes already coming to our Neurosurgery. Hey, blank, have you reviewed your lessons yet? Anastomosis Top-notch: Her head isnt really empty! Others sensing something: Hey, does Hepatobiliary Surgery really want a female doctor? Anastomosis Top-notch: With all us guys in general surgery, who wouldnt want a flower among the green leaves? Stent Seeking Favor: A flower? Arent they said to be tough women? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? Anastomosis Top-notch: Are you genuinely unaware or just pretending? Someone confessed to her this morning. Xie Wanying the blank: Shocked, how did the mornings events reach the seniors ears? Stent Seeking Favor: Whos going to tell if what he said is true or false? Lalalalala: True. Only later did Xie Wanying find out that this lalalalala was her classmate Zhao Zhaowei. As the group was silent, suddenly, an equally blank avatar popped up: Whos pursuing her?! The group fell into silence again, a silence different from before, filled with a very tense and terrifying atmosphere. This made Xie Wanying a bit curious about who this person with a nickname and blank avatar like hers could be. Soon after, Instructor Ren came online, seemingly just having read the chat log, and erupted: What! Who in my class is being pursued?! Everyone recognized that it was Instructor Rens account from this message. Which bastard is chasing my classs princess? Ren Chongda yelled. Stent Seeking Favor: What are you worried about? Anastomosis Top-notch: How can he not be worried? Hey, shes the potential first female surgeon weve had in our entire hospital that hes trained. Stent Seeking Favor: Do you really think its possible? A female surgeon? Are you sure shes not just going to end up in Obstetrics and Gynecology? Anastomosis Top-notch: Possible or not, I dont need to say. Anyway, someone has placed a bet. Xie Wanying the blank: Watching the two seniors argue, she felt a subtle tension, and thought it best to keep silent. Pons Pons What Should I Do With You: Xie Wanying, remember to review your lessons. Come to the department at 5:30 p.m. on New Years Eve, your shift starts at 6 p.m., and its a 24-hour shift. So, her internship truly starts on the evening of New Years Eve. By the way, who is Pons Pons What Should I Do With You on QQ? Without hearing the other person introduce themselves, Xie Wanying noticed they had gone offline, which showed how busy the senior must be in clinical work. Soon, New Years Eve arrived. She had called her mother in advance to inform her that she would start a night shift internship at the hospital this year and to wish an early Happy New Year to her family. Hearing her daughter would finally be working in the hospital, Sun Rongfang felt a bit worried and said to her daughter, When you go to the hospital, Im not worried about you not learning well, but do make sure you rest enough, okay? Her mother knew her daughter best. Xie Wanying smiled, Mom, I know. She packed her things and headed to the hospital. Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: 【85】First Entering Neurosurgery 1 Chapter 85: 85First Entering Neurosurgery 1 Donning a white coat and hanging an intern doctors ID, she filled the pockets of the coat with a notebook and small flashlight along with her watch, attaching four pens to the top pocket: blue-black and black signature pens, a yellow highlighter, and a red ballpoint pen. Speaking of Guoxie Affiliated Hospital, simply known as Guoxie Association Hospital, the main campus is adjacent to the university, with another branch located in a more remote area. The main campus houses most of all the cutting-edge experts and departments, so generally, people only know to come here for medical consultations. The main campus of Guoxie Hospital has two outpatient buildings, one old and one new. The new building mainly accommodates dermatology and pediatrics, comprising a small two-story outpatient building. It was said that plans were underway to construct a larger outpatient building, but when it would be completed was unknown. Having frequented the outpatient old building often, usually sneaking in at night to make phone calls, Xie Wanying was quite familiar with the outpatient building. Through this building, one could directly reach the inpatient tower. The inpatient tower is divided into three buildings, the internal medicine building being the largest, the smallest old building housed by pediatrics, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and other departments, while the new building is said to be exclusively for surgery, not yet constructed nor open for use. Hence, surgical departments continue to be in the internal medicine building. When she arrived, it was five oclock in the afternoon, the beginning of the peak of departing staff. At this time, dont assume that the patients at Guoxie would lessen. As outpatient doctors finished their shifts, the number of patients started to decrease, but the entrance of the inpatient department was overwhelmed with people. One after another, they hastened to complete admission procedures before the specialists could leave for the day. Following her seniors instructions, Xie Wanying approached the internal medicine building, saw a big crowd squeezing around the elevator, and without a second thought, she decided to take the stairs. Ordinary doctors dont have the privilege to compete with patients for elevators, let alone interns and students in training. It could be said that for a medical student, the test of physical strength begins with climbing stairs. The first floor housed radiology, the second floor the intensive care unit, the third floor the operating rooms, internal medicine wards usually located in the middle to lower floors, while surgery preferred the higher floors. Neurosurgery was on the ninth floor, thankfully not the topmost tenth floor. When going to neurosurgery, Xie Wanying specifically noted that the thoracic surgery she yearned for was just on the eighth floor, right above neurosurgery. She didnt encounter other classmates on the way, who might either be earlier or later than her. Arriving at the neurosurgery ward, she found it shared the same floor with the Hepatobiliary Surgery department. Remembering the conversation in the group chat among seniors that night, she felt it was a bit coincidental. Upon entering the ward, there were meal attendants pushing carts distributing dinner to patients, making the hallway bustling and lively. Walking alone through the ward area, Xie Wanying appeared somewhat lonely. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? Guoxie Eight-Year Program had few students, resulting in only one intern rotating through each department alone, having to handle everything by oneself, unlike other departments where students could pair up in small groups. True enough, upon reaching the doctors office, she found other interns and students present, assembled in groups. Looking around, to her surprise, on the New Years Eve night, not a single intern or student was absenta grand sight with approximately fifty to sixty people, filling the entire office. She suddenly felt a lot of pressure inside. Xie Wanying had never seen such a scene in the hospital in the evenings before her rebirth. In her previous hospital, at night, most of the interns and trainees would have left, leaving at most around twenty; unlike in Guoxie. It seemed normal upon reflection, after all, its Guoxie, a top-tier, triple-A hospital in the country. Who wouldnt want to intern or train here, not to mention the individuals coming from other hospitals across the country for advanced training. Looking into the ward again, if it were any other hospital, many patients might have taken leave to go home for the holiday. But not at Guoxie. Unless you were a severe case, you simply couldnt get into the inpatient department. Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: 【86】First Entering Neurosurgery 2 Chapter 86: 86First Entering Neurosurgery 2 The alarm of the monitoring equipment beeped incessantly, conveying its warning from the patient ward to the office nurse station. At such a moment, one couldnt help but recall a famous line from a medical drama, Excuse me, are you afraid? Xie Wanying stood at the door, trying to find that senior who had exclaimed, Pons, pons, what shall I do with you? Later, she had asked the instructor for the persons name, and Instructor Rens response was simply, Find out for yourself. They hadnt contacted her again on QQ, seemingly too busy with work to get online. A doctors busyness is truly hectic. Therefore, medical students learning in a clinical setting doesnt resemble the environment in school, where teachers wait for you or seek you out, urging you to study. Thats just not possible. You must take the initiative to seek out teachers yourself. Looking around the office, she saw no doctors standing alone; everyone was in groups of twos and threes. Based on experience, they were primarily interns and residents in training. Upon seeing this, Xie Wanying walked into the office, approaching a few of her nearby classmates to inquire, Excuse me, do you know who the on-call doctor is tonight? Its Doctor Wang, a girl with a ponytail told her. Doctor Wang mentioned that they had something to take care of after handing over their shift and they havent arrived yet. Are you by yourself? Yes, its just me. Which department are you from? the other was curious about her being alone without any classmates. 96th Guoxie Eight-Year Class. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. The group turned to look at her as if they now knew who she was. The few girls and boys closest to her, with their backs towards her, whispered among themselves: Its her. Forty-nine male students and one female student C its definitely her. Shes actually with us tonight? Whats she studying? Since its 96 Class, she must be just an observer. I remember their eight-year program doesnt include surgery courses yet. Did she come to observe in surgery so early? You know so much about their courses? Oh right, I forgot, someone in your family is a teacher at our medical school. Among medical students, there were many like Zhao Zhaowei with connections in university hospitals. Not like her, Xie Wanying, who had none. Hence, her mother tried to help by asking Zhou Ruomei for assistance in finding connections. Of course, she declined, telling her mother there was no need. Before long, Doctor Wang arrived, their badge reading Resident. A bunch of interns and residents clattered over, encircling Doctor Wang. Suddenly, Doctor Wang became the star of the show, standing in the spotlight at center stage. Feeling that there were too many fans tonight, Doctor Wang let the people below organize themselves into groups and report back. Shortly after, a large group followed Doctor Wang off to conduct the nighttime rounds. During this time, Xie Wanying remained still; if she hadnt remembered incorrectly, after eight years, her senior peers should all be at least attending physicians. When those people ran after Doctor Wang, some looked back, finding it strange to see her standing there dumbly. Some found it amusing, thinking the Eight-Year Program had indeed made her book-smart but clueless. Later, Xie Wanying would learn that the Eight-Year Program was always criticized on the clinical floor for producing bookworms. After the large group left, Xie Wanying took some time to familiarize herself with the environment of the doctors office. Electronic medical records were now in use, and doctors needed to be proficient with computers. However, there was no rush as computer logins required permissions which she, as an observer, did not possess. Nonetheless, she could check the medical record papers available in the office to see what and where they were. Doctor Huang, have you started your shift? Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: 【87】Pons, Pons, elder martial brother is coming 1 Chapter 87: 87Pons, Pons, elder martial brother is coming 1 The nurses call had Xie Wanying immediately turning around. Opposite the doctors office at the nurse station stood a handsome young man, clad in a white coat over a white sweater, tall with a height of 1.81 meters, wearing glasses with a refined and delicate face resembling a young lady. In the hospital, if you want to know which doctor is good, just look at which doctor the nurses like to cozy up to. No outsider has the insight into the doctors of their department like the nurses who work with them day in, day out. Reflecting on the previous encounter with Doctor Wang who seemed to be in his early thirties and was just a resident, Xie Wanying noticed that the nurses didnt take the initiative to greet him. On the other hand, Doctor Huang, quite young, already had his attending physician badge, and conversely, the nurses were very enthusiastic toward him. She immediately understood, feeling relieved that she had not guessed wrong: the Doctor Huang before her was indeed her senior brother, Senior Brother Huang, evidently quite capable. Ive been on duty all along, and just started serving as the chief resident a couple of days ago. The chief resident must be incredibly busy. Have you eaten yet, Doctor Huang? I have, just had something, then came back to the department to meet a junior sister. Did Doctor Huang get a new junior sister? Thats rare. Seems like I recall seeing one or two before, but not many. After greeting the nurses, Doctor Huang turned around and swiftly saw Xie Wanying standing at the entrance of the doctors office. Hello, senior brother. I am Xie Wanying from the Guoxie Eight-Year Program, Class of 96. Xie Wanying proactively introduced herself first, as it was indeed her first meeting with her clinical senior brother. Upon hearing this, Huang Zhileis eyebrows rose slightly, Do you know who I am? Are you sure you havent mistaken the person? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???.0 Predecessors from the Eight-Year Program, each one of them emerged from being top students in the college entrance exams. Some may call the Eight-Year Program students bookish, but Xie Wanying never dared to think so. Top students could hardly be referred to as bookworms. Senior brother, are you trying to quiz me on the secret codes from online? asked Xie Wanying. At her remark, the nurses listening in burst into laughter. Xie Wanying thought that the nurses probably felt like they were watching a spy drama unfolding. Huang Zhilei walked into the office, no longer continuing with the jokes, as after all, the little junior sister had amused the nurses. It just so happened that there was no one in the office, which was quiet. Huang Zhilei led her first to the doctors computer, saying, When you have the chance, you can help me write some medical records. Yes, senior brother. On the clinical floor, medical students must vie for any work available, no matter the task. Huang Zhilei turned around to take another glance at his junior sister, observing her more meticulously than he initially had. He noticed that the junior sister was not short, standing over 1.6 meters tall. In a group of female doctors, a height of over 1.6 meters was considered relatively tall. Moreover, aside from height, Xie Wanyings figure was moderate in build, her white coat hinting at well-proportioned and firm muscles on her exposed arms. It was said within the group that the junior sister often worked out, and now Huang Zhilei believed it to be true. While predecessors often say that medical students should keep fit, that if you arent healthy yourself, how can you take care of patients, in reality, the medical students who truly adhere to this are few and far between, let alone female medical students. This is precisely why surgeries dont usually favor female medical students. For a female medical student to achieve physical fitness comparable to that of a male student is no easy feat, especially in a society that values slimness in girls. Among the female students in the medical school who cherish beauty, few would be willing to work on building muscle, as most girls would hardly agree to do so. Huang Zhilei took another look at his junior sisters hair and shoes. Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: 【88】Pons, Pons, elder martial brother is coming 2 Chapter 88: 88Pons, Pons, elder martial brother is coming 2 The little junior sisters long hair was not like that of other female medical students, who often let their hair flow as if they were strutting on a fashion runway in the hospital. You should know that flowing locks are also one of the reasons why clinical surgery dislikes female doctors. Unlike internal medicine, surgery places greater emphasis on sterile procedures. In sterile operations, hair must be tucked into the surgical cap completely, should you enter the operating room. For everyday surgical procedures, sterility is still stressed, but wearing a surgical cap is optional. If you have hair that sheds and a few strands fall into a wound, thats big trouble. What is surgery? The likelihood of dealing with bodily wounds in surgery is much higher than in internal medicine, which focuses more on prescribing medications. Some long-haired girls in clinical practice, when advised by their seniors, would tie a ponytail. If a strand suddenly falls out, or the ponytail swings about, its a disaster, and you cant touch it with sterile-gloved hands. A better practice is for female doctors among the experienced old guard in surgery to like cutting their hair short, even into a mens style. If not cutting it short, then the hair must be well managed, tied into a bun, with all potentially loose hair securely pinned in advance. Of course, cutting it into a mens style is just treating the symptoms, not the root cause. The bigwigs in clinical surgery dont like female doctors with mens haircuts either. The latter option, showing the strong control a female doctor has over her tidy appearance, is the ideal. Little junior sister happened to be the latter, which Huang Zhilei happily discovered. Additionally, the flats on the little junior sisters feet, ready for a sprint at any moment, pleased Huang Zhilei even more. Doctors must run during emergencies. At such times, its best not to flaunt beautiful high heels on womens feet. Just by their attire, senior doctors can recognize if a medical student has the potential to be a professional. Clearly, Huang Zhilei thought the little junior sister before him did. Without further consideration, Huang Zhilei turned on the computer, showing Xie Wanying the hospitals electronic medical record system for inpatients: Here are my login credentials. Remember them, he said. Xie Wanying quickly took out a small notebook from her pocket and started recording what her senior brother wanted her to remember. While advising the little junior sister on what to pay attention to, Huang Zhilei asked, Have you started learning surgery yet? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? Well start with diagnostic studies next term. Surgical studies might not begin until the second half of the year, Xie Wanying answered. Huang Zhilei muttered to himself in apparent complaint about their counselor, Instructor Ren, being too hasty: Thats the way it is, and yet youre being pulled in for practice. Xie Wanying said, Teacher Ren probably thinks its good for us to be intimidated in a clinical setting first, to benefit our later learning progress. Huang Zhilei pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose and a smile spilled from his eyes: he hadnt expected the little junior sister to be quite witty. A doctor with a sense of humor is one kind of good doctor. While medicine requires precision, being too serious all the time can lead to mistakes from constant stress. Its good to show humor when appropriate, as it can also comfort distressed patients effectively. Its safe to say that a proper sense of humor can earn a doctor high praise among colleagues and patients alike. Female doctors are often more reserved, and those who can be humorous are too few, which is also one of the disadvantages in comparison to male doctors. After explaining to the little junior sister some of the procedures for interning in the inpatient department, Huang Zhilei checked his watch and said, I am now the inpatient director and must go on rounds in different departments. You dont need to accompany me. As Ill be quickly visiting each department, its meaningless for you to follow. Before I get back, just wander around our departments ward. If you want to look at medical records, use my login. Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: 【89】Pons, Pons, elder martial brother is coming 3 Chapter 89: 89Pons, Pons, elder martial brother is coming 3 Xie Wanying nodded. Huang Zhilei remembered something important and reminded his junior, Doctor Wang is on duty in the department today, dont ask him any questions. Wait for me to return and then ask me. To an ordinary medical student who had just entered clinical practice, this advice would be incomprehensible. As someone who had been reborn and had experience in the hospital, Xie Wanying understood what it meant. It meant that, at least within the Neurosurgery Department, her senior brother and Doctor Wang were not from the same faction. In the circle of doctors, factions are comparable to martial arts sects, with each sect possessing their unique techniques. In the circle of doctors, this translates to their preferred medical technology. Medical science itself is an endless subject of debate. Some doctors believe that only their medical skills can save lives, dismissing others techniques as inadequate such occurrences are common. Therefore, the divisions between doctors are not so much about monetary gains but rather stem from holding their ground due to differing medical opinions. Xie Wanying expressed her understanding to her senior brother. He was worried that she might be mistreated alone, so he wanted her to wait for his return to take care of her. Perceiving Junior Xie Wanying to be intelligent and quick-witted, Huang Zhilei decided to test her review before leaving, asking, What is the pons? The pons, the pons, what am I to do with you, even her QQ nickname showed how much her senior brother cared about the pons. If as a junior sister she didnt understand this basic knowledge, didnt look it up or prepare, that would be unacceptable. Xie Wanying responded fluently, The pons, also called the pons Varolii, is part of the brainstem. It is located between the medulla and the midbrain. Due to its proximity to the respiratory center, if there is bleeding in the pons, the condition is life-threatening and has a high mortality rate. Her answer was concise and clear, showing she understood the material, not just memorizing by rote. No wonder Little Sister was known as a top student. Huang Zhilei nodded vigorously and gave her another question without prior notice and without answers that could be found in a book, Do you know what special position our hospitals Neurosurgery Department holds nationally? The Guo Xie Neurosurgery Department was the first in our countrys history to perform neurosurgical brain tumor removal surgery. Just this historical achievement is permanently recorded in the annals, she replied. Not bad, not bad. Do you know who the technical expert in our department is? he asked. Although Professor Feng has retired, he occasionally returns to the department to provide guidance, she answered. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? Very well-informed. Do you know who Professor Fengs disciples are? Senior Cao is also one, she said. Top student, intelligent, aware of worldly wisdom. Huang Zhilei patted Junior Xie Wanyings shoulder, nodded, and left. His meeting with Little Sister this evening took him completely by surprise, and he didnt know quite how to describe it. He had thought she would be a bookworm, but she wasnt. He had thought shed be preoccupied with looking beautiful, but she wasnt. He had thought she would be thin and frail, but instead, she was slender and muscular. After the senior brother left, Xie Wanying followed his instructions and began making her rounds from bed number one in the ward. Without her senior to guide her, it was impossible to ask the patients about their conditions for no reason, so she could only check the beds monitored by guardianship instruments. Such patients were generally in a sleeping or comatose state and were a focus for clinical interns. Passing by the wards, she saw Doctor Wang, impressive and commanding, leading a large group of medical students bustling in and out of the rooms. In the hospital, everyone was too busy to remember that today was New Years Eve. In just a few more hours, the bells for the New Year would start ringing. Capital Airport An international flight landed on time on the tarmac. Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: He came back 1 Chapter 90: He came back 1 The Capital at night, where neon lights flicker like stars. On New Years Eve, the airport wasnt crowded. The only busy area was the arrival gate where passengers who had just disembarked were bustling about with those who had come to pick them up. Suddenly, a tall and handsome man emerged from the arrival gate. He moved swiftly, casually carrying a black leather bag in his right hand. Dressed in a brown leather jacket, he looked extremely cool, with his stylish hair flying and sunglasses on his face. One glance, and anyone could tell he had just returned from abroad, exuding a westernized aura as he walked like a moving fashion show, capturing the attention of passersby. Uninformed onlookers mightve thought he was some celebrity in disguise, returning to the country, given his striking good looks. That was until someone across the way called out, Doctor Cao Yong. The man stopped in his tracks. The person calling out hurried over to him. He was a short young man dressed neatly in a suit, and said to him, Dr. Cao, Im here on behalf of the dean to pick you up. My last name is Du, you can call me Xiao Du. As he spoke, Xiao Du extended his hand to take the black handle of the luggage bag from Cao Yongs grasp. Cao Yong didnt compete and let him take the bag, while he slipped his sunglasses into the chest pocket of his leather jacket. Dr. Cao, is this the only piece of luggage you have? Xiao Du asked, since it was rare to see someone returning from abroad with so little baggage. There is other luggage, it will be shipped back by friends in a few days. Ive returned ahead, Cao Yong explained. Once he understood, Xiao Du said, The car thats picking you up is at the airport entrance, Ill take you there. What is your relationship to the dean? Cao Yong asked. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? I guess Im the deans assistant. I work in the hospitals personnel department. Im new, so Dr. Cao doesnt recognize me, Xiao Du replied, clearly nervous. The dean sent you to pick me up. Didnt I say that there was no need for someone to come? Cao Yong asked again. Dr. Cao, you spent three years abroad for advanced studies and youre returning for the New Year. The dean said youve had a tough journey, so he sent me to pick you up. Also, he mentioned that on the first day of Spring Festival tomorrow, you should go to his house to eat dumplings. It seemed that eating dumplings was the main point. Cao Yong raised an eyebrow, Okay, I understand. The two of them went out of the airport and boarded a small sedan that had been waiting for them. Once in the car, Cao Yong took out his cell phone and dialed the number of his old classmate, Ren Chongda. Youre back? Ren Chongda was surprised to receive his call. Yes, Ive just landed, said Cao Yong. When did you come back? You didnt notify us you were arriving today; we thought youd be returning after the New Year, Ren Chongda murmured a complaint about Handsome Cao not giving them a heads-up. How could I not return to my country and home for the New Year, said Cao Yong lightly, and then chided his old classmate for making a fuss, I just went to study and exchange, nothing big, no need to make a fuss about picking me at the airport. Isnt it right to pick you up? Youve been away for three years. Its been over three years since we last saw each other, right? The three-year advanced study was, in reality, even longer when counting the preparation before departure, plus another half a year. Listening to his old classmates lament, Cao Yong casually glanced out the window at the roadside scenery passing by. Every scene looked familiar, yet somehow distant. In the three or more years he was gone, the city had been under continuous renovation and had already changed beyond recognition. Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: He came back 2 Chapter 91: He came back 2 Are you going home now? Ren Chongda asked. No, Im heading to the hospital first to check things out. Cao Yong said this in passing, to inform the driver and Xiao Du. Ren Chongda was taken aback, Youre not going home first but to the hospital? Why? When had the heartthrob, old classmate, turned into a workaholic? Ren Chongda had never heard such a thing. Because Handsome Cao was not the working type but the practical, effortlessly cool type, with strong capabilities. He always believed that a doctors work and leisure time must be well-coordinated to be sustainable. Cao Yong found it difficult to answer his question, his mind preoccupied with the conversation he had seen on the chat group the other day: was she going to visit the hospital for an internship today? Its been a long time since Ive been back. I dont know what the hospital is like now, so I thought Id check out the department first, Cao Yong eventually said. The hospital hasnt changed. The new building for your surgery department isnt finished yet, so no one has moved, Ren Chongda informed him. Lets meet tomorrow. You havent gone back to your hometown anyway. With that, Cao Yong seemed tired and hung up the phone. Ren Chongda thought for a moment and realized something was off. Handsome Cao couldnt possibly be unaware of the hospitals situation; even if he was abroad, he would have surely kept in touch with his department. There was only one possibility left. Could it be? Ren Chongda thought. If his old classmates first phone call was to him, it was indeed possible. After all, Xie Wanying did not have a cell phone. The image of Handsome Cao standing in the college snack street, staring blankly at someone, resurfaced in Ren Chongdas mind. He scratched his head. After ending the call with his old classmate, Cao Yong realized that he had dialed the wrong number. He should have called Huang Zhilei directly, so he dialed Huang Zhileis cell phone. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? Senior brother?! Huang Zhilei was overjoyed to receive his call. Im back. Are you at the hospital? Yes, Im on duty for the inpatients. Okay, come down to meet me when I arrive, and well go to the department together. Huang Zhilei chattered excitedly like a little sparrow, Senior brother, its perfect timing. Tonight, we have a junior sister coming to our department for an internship. Knowing who he was talking about, Cao Yongs lips curled up slightly, revealing dimples with a smile. * Ninth floor, Neurosurgery Department At this moment, Xie Wanying, who had started her rounds at six, was slowly examining patients, and it was already past nine in the evening. Her senior brother had gone to another department and hadnt returned. She had only seen three patients so far. On the other hand, Doctor Wang had finished rounds with the medical students early on and had no special cases to handle for the time being. While idling in the doctors office, they worked on electronic medical records and dealt with other matters. With the teacher like this, the group of medical students had nothing to do either. They too stayed in the doctors office, doing their own things, with some chatting and others studying. Finally, someone remembered it was New Years Eve, deciding to call a friend for a chat. The nurses were busy as usual, but fortunately, that evening, the general populace had all gone home for the reunion dinner. During the New Year, unless there was an especially critical condition, people tended to endure and preferred not to visit the hospital for emergency treatment during the transition into the new year, as it was considered bad luck. It wasnt until after ten oclock in the evening that someone made a call to the nurses station. Xie Wanying, who had taken a turn out of the ward, was heading back to the office to check the electronic medical records of the three patients she had studied, and she passed by the nurses station. She overheard the nurse on duty inquiring over the phone, Emergency patient? What kind of patient? Our on-duty doctor tonight is Doctor Wang. Ah, a patient designated by Director Lv; does Doctor Wang know? Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: 【92】First operation 1 Chapter 92: 92First operation 1 ` Turning around, Xie Wanying saw Doctor Wang rushing out of the office. The rest of the medical students, sensing the subtle atmosphere, fixed their eyes on every move of Doctor Wang, all of them tense. Yes, yes, as Director Lv ordered, you hurry up and prepare a bed Doctor Wang said to the nurse while holding the phone to his ear, speaking with Director Lv, Director Lv, youre saying we dont need to prepare a bed? The patient wont be admitted, and well just treat the wound in our ward, is that correct? Upon hearing this, the nurse was surprised: Not admitted? Cant it be handled in the emergency room? Why send to our ward? What are you talking about! This is a very important patient of Director Lv. If Director Lvs patient wants to have their wounds treated in the ward instead of the emergency room, dont you understand? What kind of place is the emergency room? Its chaotic; all sorts of patients are there. Treating a wound in such a place would affect the patients mood, Doctor Wang lectured the nurse. Realizing what was happening, the nurse said, Ill go to the dressing room and prepare things for you. Doctor Wang waved his hand: Hurry up, Director Lv and the patient will be here soon. The nurse ran off. The directors VIP is not an ordinary patient; they certainly needed to be catered to properly. A group of medical students looked on, exchanging glances: Who could be the patient that is a VIP of the director? Xie Wanying glanced at the list of department doctors hanging in the ward corridor, which stated that the chief director of neurosurgery was surnamed Pang, and the deputy director was surnamed Lv. Remembering the advice of her senior, Xie Wanying knew she shouldnt join the other medical students to spectate and went straight into the office. Unexpectedly, as soon as Doctor Wang turned his head and saw her leaving, he shouted, Whats the matter with you, student? A patient has arrived, and instead of learning, where do you think youre going? Previously, Doctor Wang had seen her studying alone and hadnt bothered her. Now that he suddenly put on airs, it was obvious it was because of Director Lvs arrival. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Thinking over it, her senior had only told her not to ask questions; she had intended to be invisible, but now with Doctor Wang calling her like this, she feared she might cause trouble for her senior if she didnt turn around. Xie Wanying turned back and joined the ranks of medical students. Now, Doctor Wang looked satisfied. The group lined up neatly, standing outside the dressing room door. Inside, the nurse bustled about preparing surgical instruments and disinfectants, asking Doctor Wang, What exactly is the patients condition? The emergency room call wasnt clear. Doctor Wang said, Youll know when the patient arrives. Clearly, on the phone, Director Lv was not willing to disclose a single word about the patient, believing that those below did not need to know the privacy of the VIP patients condition. So, the nurse didnt ask any further and stood there as well. The large group waited for about half an hour until several figures finally appeared at the end of the corridor. Thats to say, under normal circumstances in the ward, half an hour is quite good for waiting for an emergency patient to come up. The emergency room is busy with its own matters; transferring emergency patients to the ward requires waiting in turn. Especially for minor patients with connections who also say they wont be admitted, the emergency room doesnt know what youre trying to do. It wasnt until Director Lv personally arrived and went to the emergency room to bring the patient up. From a distance, complaints from Director Lv could be heard along with explanations to the patients family: Our hospitals emergency room is always like this, newcomers on duty who dont understand many things, so they act all slow and sluggish. ` Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: 【93】First operation 2 Chapter 93: 93First operation 2 Yes, weve said were not staying for hospitalization, but the emergency department staff couldnt tell us what other procedures are needed. Fortunately, Director Lv, youve arrived, the patient and family members complained while expressing their gratitude to Director Lv. Director Lv chuckled, Its nothing, its nothing. As the person approached closer, Xie Wanying and the others could finally see the situation clearly. They saw a young man in his twenties pushing a wheelchair. Sitting in the wheelchair was a middle-aged woman in her forties. On the right side of her forehead, a few thick gauze pads pressed down with adhesive tape, likely a simple first-aid bandaging done in the emergency room. This was the female patient and her son. As for Director Lv, being in the position of a deputy director, he was in his fifties, with a physique similar to the average middle-aged man, slightly overweight, with some flesh on his face, not wearing glasses, and his hair might have been dyed as no white hair was seen. With a doctor of that age, the clinical experience alone was definitely rich, enough to earn the trust of patients. Make way, make way! Doctor Wang glared at the medical students blocking the way. The medical students who had been standing around, not sure what they needed to do, finally reacted, making way for the director and the patient. Xie Wanying had already stepped back to the end of the crowd, blending in next to the corridor walls, not sure how Doctor Wang managed to spot her again and called her forward. The young man pushed the female patients wheelchair into the dressing room, where a nurse helped the patient sit on the examination bed. Upon hearing Doctor Wang calling for someone, Director Lv looked back at Doctor Wang with a questioning glance. Receiving a hint from Director Lv, Doctor Wang walked over and whispered in Director Lvs ear, A student from Guoxie Eight-Year Program. Tonight, Huang Zhilei was supposed to oversee the inpatient wards, visiting various departments. I dont know how he left this person in the department. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. Director Lv listened with narrowed eyes and said, In that case, let her come in and learn. As she made her way through the medical students, Xie Wanying could feel the eyes around her, all possibly looking forward to seeing some drama unfold. In response, she coldly and composedly walked into the dressing room. Director Lv put on the sterile gloves handed to him by a nurse and tore off the adhesive tape from the patients gauze. The patient whined in pain from her mouth. Once the adhesive tape was removed, the gauze stuck to the wound was clearly hard to remove. With the patient crying out in pain, it made it even more difficult for the doctor to proceed. Director Lvs mind quickly turned, and he said to Doctor Wang, Let her try. Before Xie Wanying could react, the medical students behind her raised their eyebrows because they could guess she was a first-day intern and probably had never tried any surgical operations. Although it was just removing a gauze pad, the situation could be more or less serious. If the patient suffered pain, wouldnt it result in immediate scolding? You come, Doctor Wang, not caring about the consequences, directed Xie Wanying to step forward and whispered to her, Do well, this patient belongs to the director. Xie Wanying nodded her head; in fact, whether or not it was the directors patient, she would treat all patients equally and definitely handle it with care. She took the gloves passed to her by a nurse and put them on. When she was about to put on the gloves, the nurse initially wanted to remind her, Do you know how to put on sterile gloves? Medical students on their first day of shadowing generally didnt know how to properly put on gloves. But Xie Wanying was different. Not to mention her rebirth, she spent every day in Instructor Rens anatomy lab and was well-versed in putting on gloves. Before the nurse could even finish her reminder, Xie Wanyings hands moved swiftly, pinching the inner layer of the glove and slipping it on in a smooth motion, without contaminating the so-called sterile area on the outside layer of the glove. Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: 【94】First operation 3 Chapter 94: 94First operation 3 Director Lv and Doctor Wang were taken aback for a moment, and the nurse was even more surprised. The aseptic technique was too practiced, not matching up with the title of a medical student on her first day of internship. Could you please give me some saline and a syringe? Xie Wanying asked the nurse. Indeed, this new female intern was very polite, making a courteous request to the nurse. The nurse, in her early thirties, was pleased and poured saline into a sterile curved tray. Xie Wanying picked up a 2 ml syringe, removed the needle, pulled the plunger back, drew up saline using her mouth, then carefully dripped the saline onto the gauze on the patients forehead, all the while being careful not to let too much water run into the patients eyes and face. The gentle dripping of saline did not cause the patient much pain, just a slight cool sensation. As the wound itself felt somewhat hot, the cool sensation was just right. The reason the gauze would stick to the wound was that the blood, having soaked into it and then dried, caused the adhesion, and at this point, soaking it in saline or iodophor could facilitate its removal. Medical students observing from the sidelines whispered among themselves: So thats how its done, soaking with saline. This indicated that many medical students, new to clinical practice, didnt understand this procedure. Upon hearing this, Doctor Wang frowned: How did this female medical student already know? Wasnt it her first day on duty with Huang Zhilei? As Director Lv watched on, he looked over at Doctor Wang. Doctor Wang shook his head to indicate confusion about the situation. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. After soaking the gauze, the removal had to be quick, otherwise, it would stick again. Director Lv stepped forward, thinking that at this point the medical student would definitely mishandle things, as this action was much more difficult than soaking in saline, requiring higher proficiency. To his surprise, Xie Wanying didnt wait for him to approach, and as soon as she saw the gauze loosen, she swiftly, with the speed of lightning, peeled the gauze off the patients forehead. Director Lv stopped in his tracks, his eyes widening in surprise as he looked at her. Mom, does it hurt? the young man asked his mother. The middle-aged woman replied, Not too much. As she said this, the female patient looked at Xie Wanyings face with some amazement and asked Director Lv, Is she your student? Director Lv found it hard to respond. Thinking she was, the patient smiled, The students of Director Lv are as impressive as Director Lv himself. Director Lv was even more at a loss for words and turned his head as if he hadnt heard her, saying to the nurse, Prepare the suture thread. Start with local anesthesia. Lidocaine? asked the nurse. Yes. Lidocaine doesnt require a skin test, Director Lv found his rhythm again in the conversation with the nurse, and said to the patient, This wound is not deep, two stitches should suffice, dont worry. Xie Xie, Director Lv, the female patient was glad to hear from the doctor that it wasnt serious. This time, Xie Wanying looked at the patients head and a three-dimensional image of the patients brain appeared in her mind, which seemed to have something inside. She said, We need to do a head CT scan. At her words, the female patient and her young son were startled. What do you know! Doctor Wang snapped back to reality, raising his voice at Xie Wanying. Without Director Lv saying a word, a junior intern dared to make a medical diagnosis for the patient in front of the patient and the patients family, and additionally, had an opinion contrary to that of the Director. Did this intern have no regard for her future? Doctor Wangs voice when chiding her was very rough, as if billowing with intense anger. Seeing this scene, the other medical students thought Xie Wanying would probably wish she could run away or find a hole to crawl into, as it seemed stupid of her to contradict her clinical teacher in front of the clinical teacher. Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: 【95】Competing for supremacy Chapter 95: 95Competing for supremacy After a little while, everyone realized with alarm: Xie Wanying remained motionless, regarding Doctor Wangs temper as if it were the air around her. Adhering to the principle that a doctor must treat and save patients, Xie Wanying was certainly not going to yield or retreat the slightest bit. Director Lv, this patients forehead injury is deep and unusual. How it happened, whether an underlying brain disorder caused the external injury, needs to be thoroughly investigated. A CT scan is a very good diagnostic imaging tool, Xie Wanying continued to urge the clinical teacher. The patients son became very anxious upon hearing this and asked, Director Lv, is what shes saying true? Didnt you just say my mom is fine? Director Lvs face turned stormy, and after shooting a cold glance at Xie Wanying, he said to the patients family with a smile, Shes just a medical intern, she doesnt know anything, only knows how to recite textbooks without any clinical experience, how would she know how to treat patients? Shes not even my student. Shes not your student? the female patient murmured. No. So, do you understand now? The patients son seemed to understand but also did not, a bit confused, he said to his mother, Mom, Ill call Dad and ask him. No need, no need! the female patient quickly stopped her son, Your father is very busy and doesnt have time. This is just a minor injury, if Director Lv says its nothing then it must be nothing. Director Lv is a neurosurgery expert, if you dont listen to him, who will you listen to? This is Guoxie Association Hospital. Her mothers words caused the young man to hesitate. Director Lv gave Doctor Wang a signal with his eyes. Doctor Wang turned and said to Xie Wanying in a low voice, Get out! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? We dont need you here! What good is an intern who doesnt listen to the director? Xie Wanying furrowed her brows, it didnt matter to her if she was sent out now, but could the patient be saved? Why not ask her how she got injured? Is it from falling and hitting a hard object? Did she have dizziness before getting hurt? Xie Wanying tried asking the patient about the specifics of her injury. Doctor Wang, already extremely displeased with her insistence on staying, said sternly, She is not your patient, and you are not a doctor, what right do you have to ask about the patients condition? Get out at once! Being a junior and not yet a doctor, of course, what she said didnt count. What she could hardly believe was that these two doctors seemed to put the patients safety in second place, instead, they prioritized their own dignity, holding themselves in high regard. Xie Wanying thought about it and decided she could only run out to find someone to help quickly. The medical students standing by the door stepped aside, whispering incredulously to each other as they saw her walking out: What is she doing, daring to oppose the directors diagnosis? Who does she think she is? Shes not even an intern, just a mere observer. People from the Guoxie Eight-Year Program are really the bookworms of legend. Read too much and dont understand the real world when it comes to clinical practice. Does she really think she knows better than the director? Ha ha ha ha ha ha Shes just asking for it, to be honest. If I were the director, I would have kicked her out long ago. Director Lv and Doctor Wang are just being patient. She doesnt even know what shes doing here, talking like this. She is harming the patient. The voices of the others were like a breeze past her ears, and Xie Wanying, concerned only about the patients condition, reached the nurses station and quickly picked up the departments telephone to call Senior Brother Huang. The situation was too urgent; if the female patient were discharged like this, she might not survive to make it back to the hospital should another incident occurshe might die somewhere else. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: [96] Senior Brother to the Rescue 1 Chapter 96: [96] Senior Brother to the Rescue 1 Having a lesion in the head is a big deal. Beep beep beepafter a long series of tones, someone finally picked up the phone. Hello, who is it? Senior Brother Huang, its me, Xie Wanying. Whats wrong? Huang Zhilei asked from the other end. Its like this, Senior Brother, theres an emergency. Can you come back to the department right now? Xie Wanying tried hard to explain the situation over the phone. There was silence from Huang Zhilei, which almost drove her mad with anxiety. Senior Brother, Senior Brother? Xie Wanying called out twice. Im here. Huh? Senior Brothers voice wasnt on the phone anymore. Xie Wanying looked up. Standing in front of the nurses station was Huang Zhilei, smiling at her while putting his cell phone back into the pocket of his white coat. She had been feeling very tense, but now, seeing Senior Brothers smiling face and remembering his previous assurance that hed have her back in any problem, Xie Wanying relaxed and said, Senior Brother, a patient needs a head CT scan. What patient? Wheres Doctor Wang? Huang Zhilei inquired about the situation. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. Doctor Wang is in the dressing room, and Director Lv is there too. I suggested to them, but they want the patient to go back without any further examination. Im worried something might happen. His junior sisters words made Huang Zhilei blink. So it was Director Lvs patient? Thats tricky to deal with. Whats the condition of the patient? Trusting his junior sister, Huang Zhilei asked for more details. The patient has a right-side frontal head injury and was admitted to the neurosurgery ward. They are currently in the dressing room for wound stitching, with the wound about half a finger long, requiring a couple of stitches. Director Lv is attending to it. However, the wound is quite deep, and rather than being an operational mishap in a factory or an injury from falling objects, its most likely from a fall or a collision. Its possible that the patient might have experienced a transient loss of consciousness or dizziness leading to the accident, and personally, I think its better to be thorough with the examinations. Listening carefully to his junior sisters reasoning, Huang Zhilei pondered before further questioning her, She herself didnt say it was an operational injury in the factory or from falling objects, so how did she get injured? Didnt she say? Doctor Wang wouldnt let me ask. But she doesnt dress like a worker. The female patient and her son were quite well-dressed, and besides, being Director Lvs special guests, how could they possibly be workers? Doesnt look like a worker, and its Director Lvs patient. Mulling over his junior sisters words, Huang Zhilei turned to ask someone else, Senior Cao Senior Cao? Hearing this name, Xie Wanyings memories flashed back to more than three years ago, to a scene with a certain someone at the emergency department entrance of her aunts hospital. To be fair, a handsome doctor like Handsome Cao was hard to forget wherever he went. Could it be that Handsome Cao had come back? Suddenly, the night-shift nurses shriek echoed down the corridor, Dr. Cao, youre back!!! Cao Yong led the way, followed by Xiao Du, who was carrying his luggage bag. Xiao Du didnt dare to utter a word, closely trailing behind Cao Yong, her curiosity piqued by this legendary surgeon of their hospital, whom she was seeing for the first time as a new staff member. Yes, Ive just come back. How are you all? Cao Yong greeted his colleagues and nurses warmly, I heard from the director and head nurse that you got married last year. Did you receive the wedding gift I sent? One thing about Handsome Cao was really admirable: although he was a top student, he was never arrogant. He was always polite and courteous and generally maintained good relations with his colleagues. Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: [97] Senior Brother to the Rescue 2 Chapter 97: [97] Senior Brother to the Rescue 2 The nurse was over the moon when she heard him, babbling nonstop, The person we wanted to invite the most to our wedding was you, Dr. Cao, but you were abroad and couldnt make it back. I told my husband that well have Dr. Cao over for dinner sometime. We absolutely love the gift you sent us. Dr. Cao, youre really rocking that outfit! And rock it, he did. The stylish leather jacket with fleece lining, paired with a deep blue pure cashmere sweater underneath, was like something out of a celebritys wardrobe. Back home during winter, people usually wore puffy down jackets or cotton-padded coats that made them look terribly bulky. So fashionable, damn it, truly fashionable. The nurses words had already drawn the attention of a group of medical students standing at the entrance of the dressing room. Upon seeing Handsome Caos figure, both male and female medical students had stars in their eyes, radiating fan-level adoration. After all, modern domestic medicine was highly Westernized. Many medical students held foreign doctors in high esteem, and watching American medical dramas was all the rage. Their ideal self-definition of a doctor was to be just like those in the American shows: skilled in medicine, stylish in dress, and suave. A doctor like Handsome Cao, if he existed in reality, whether it be medical students, nurses, patients, or their visiting families, wouldnt they all turn into adoring fans? After greeting the nurse, Cao Yong approached the nurses station and asked Junior Huang Zhilei, Whats up, you called me earlier? Yes, senior brother, its like this, the junior sister said theres a patient While Huang Zhilei was reporting the situation, he noticed his senior brother suddenly turned his head. The moment Xie Wanyings eyes met Handsome Caos, she felt a twinge of nervousness, but out of habit, she smiled politely. Cao Yong saw the stiffness in the corners of her mouth and couldnt help but smile. As a doctor, he recognized at a glance that the junior sister had become suddenly nervous upon seeing him. Xie Wanying was somewhat nervous; after not seeing him for several years, she had a feeling that Handsome Cao who had returned this time was likely even more formidable. Are you talking about Director Lvs patient? Cao Yong was listening attentively to his junior brothers work report. At that moment, Xiao Du suddenly received a phone call and handed his mobile phone to Cao Yong, saying, President Wu is calling you, Dr. Cao. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Cao Yong took the phone, listening to the instructions from the leader on the other end, Yes, President Wu, Ive arrived at our department. Director Zhangs wife is here in our department, and youd like me to also have a look at her situation, right? Alright, Ill check if shes around. Director Zhangs wife? Huang Zhilei repeated, touching his glasses on his nose in surprise: Could it be Director Lvs female patient? Where is she? asked Cao Yong. In the dressings room, Huang Zhilei answered. Come with me, Cao Yong beckoned. Huang Zhilei and Xie Wanying immediately followed him. In the meantime, Cao Yong first entered the doctors changing room, took off his coat, put on his white lab coat, and attached his doctors badge. The sight of Cao Yong in his white coat caused another stir among the medical students. No way, an associate chief physician! Everyone in medicine knew how difficult it was to become an associate chief physician; some doctors could never achieve it in their lifetime. For someone in his twenties like Cao Yong to become an associate chief physician, one could count the number on ones fingers nationwide. Not to mention that he was an associate chief physician in neurosurgery, the pinnacle of surgery. The medical students gazed at Handsome Cao as if they were looking at someone from their dreams. After all, upon looking back, there was Director Lv who was in his fifties and held the same title. Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: [98] Senior Brother to the Rescue 3 Chapter 98: [98] Senior Brother to the Rescue 3 Huang Zhileis confidence swelled with his senior brothers return. After the junior sister revealed that it was Director Lvs patient, he truly didnt dare to meddle with the situation. The medical profession, after all, is one that respects hierarchy. Xie Wanying, following behind the two senior brothers, also deeply felt that the atmosphere had changed greatly from just a moment ago. Those other medical students who had originally mocked her now fell silent in her solitary presence. These people automatically and consciously cleared a path for the three of them. Inside the dressing room, the duty nurse, seeing Cao Yong, became visibly excited and shouted loudly, Dr. Cao! Director Lv, who had just finished stitching up a patient, immediately furrowed his brows. As for Doctor Wang, assisting at the side, his eyes nearly popped out of their sockets upon spotting Cao Yongs arrival, When did this happen? It was evident that both individuals were overly surprised by Cao Yongs appearance at this time; they hadnt heard anything about it before. Hello, Director Lv, Cao Yong said, hands in the pockets of his white coat, smiling amiably as he greeted his department colleague. Youre back? Director Lv squinted at him, speaking over his shoulder, When did you get back? Director Chen didnt mention that you were coming back today. Whats going on? Its difficult to book a flight home during the New Year, so I couldnt provide the department with an exact date, Cao Yong explained. This person is? the female patients son was the first to notice that Cao Yongs doctor badge seemed to rank equally with that of Director Lv. My surname is Cao, are you Director Zhangs son? Cao Yong asked. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? You know my dad? the son of the female patient was surprised. Director Lv and Doctor Wang immediately became vigilant: what was happening here? President Wu called me. It might be that your dad called President Wu, asking me to take a look at your moms injury, Cao Yong explained. It was his own dad who had called the hospital president to request the doctor. Upon hearing this, the patients son instantly understood what was going on: it was clear that Dr. Caos medical skills were considered superior to Director Lvs, otherwise why would his dad and the president call him instead of Director Lv. Thank you, Dr. Cao. My mom is like this, she suddenly called me saying she fell at home the son of the female patient disclosed the reason she was brought to the hospital. Handsome Cao is impressive. She had asked to death earlier and they didnt say a word. Xie Wanying inwardly marveled. The medical profession truly is one step at a time, built up through accumulation. Fell? Cao Yong narrowed his eyes, recalling Huang Zhileis earlier conjecture. It seemed, this junior sister, who resembled a fairy at their first encounter, was about to be right once again. Director Lv and Doctor Wang, seeing this, tried to interject in any way they could. She accidentally tripped, and her head hit the corner of a table, causing the injury, Doctor Wang attempted to interject on behalf of Director Lv, trying to prevent Handsome Cao from continuing the consultation, Theres no issue with the wound, it hasnt affected the bone, just a scalp laceration. Director Lv has taken care of it, disinfected and stitched up the wound, theres nothing more. A table corner can cause a laceration? Although Cao Yongs tone was low when he said this, it unmistakably carried a hint of amused laughter. Doctor Wang said, Lacerations can happen if the table corner is sharp enough. What do you think? Cao Yong turned around and asked his junior sister. Everyone around was stunned. Huang Zhilei thought: Could it be that his senior brother also wanted to take the opportunity to test the junior sister, whod just arrived for clinical practice that day? Upon receiving Handsome Caos cue, Xie Wanying responded without hesitation, Tests related to nystagmus could be done. Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Doctor "lying" is also a technical job 1 Chapter 99: Doctor lying is also a technical job 1 What is nystagmus? Some medical students unconsciously reached into the pockets of their white coats wanting to pull out their notebooks, textbooks, or an English-Chinese glossary to check. Meanwhile, other students who understood the word blinked at Xie Wanying once more, thinking how bold she was to keep making suggestions under these circumstances. Xie Wanying noticed that Handsome Caos beautiful eyes had a deeper look in them after hearing her words. Huang Zhilei touched the frame of his glasses: Oh, the junior sister suddenly burst out in English, what does this mean? Is she trying to say that the patient might be lying? If she doesnt want the patient to understand and hinder the check-up, it makes sense to show off her English skills. Judging by the current situation, it was possible that the patient had lied. A scalp wound from a table corner this deep? What kind of table corner could compare to a knife? At the same time, the female patient became unhappy with her son after hearing his words and complained, I know Director Lv, he is a director, with a high position and the best skills; otherwise, how could he become a director? I dont need other doctors. Now that the wound is stitched up, lets hurry back. Today is New Years Eve, and we need to go home for the reunion dinner. Overall, the female patient seemed more concerned about the reunion dinner. This reaction was clearly abnormal compared to the usual reaction of patients coming to the hospital. Any patient would be willing to wait for an expert to have another look and conduct a thorough check-up. This female patient, however, was so averse, insisting only Director Lv treat her. Luckily, the patients son was clearer-headed than his mother, saying, Mom, Dr. Cao is someone Dad brought in, its different. Your dad knows nothing, hes not a doctor! the female patient vehemently opposed. Hearing the female patients words, Director Lv tugged at the lapel of his white coat, looking brimming with confidence, his self-assurance fully restored. No matter how impressive Cao Yong may have become after returning from abroad, it was useless if the patient did not want to see Cao Yong and only wanted Director Lv. Mom, you have to listen to Dad! the patients son urged, arguing with his mother. The female patient turned away in annoyance, clearly sulking; it was more evident that her son sided with his father over her. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. The others watched this scene with puzzlement, wondering what was going on with this family and the female patient. All of these things only further confirmed the possibility that the patient was lying and concealing her condition. Huang Zhilei frowned, adjusting his glasses while observing Director Lv across from him. If Director Lv and Doctor Wang were purely treating the patient, they should have noticed something odd by now and be persuading the patient to proceed with the next steps of the examination, but these two showed no signs of doing so; on the contrary Doctor Wang told them, Dr. Cao, let it be, the patient herself does not want the check-up. We should respect the patients wishes. Besides, Director Lv has already examined her before, and theres nothing wrong. Humph. Huang Zhileis lips curled up: He knew it would come to this. Thats why he had warned his junior sister to be very careful. Xie Wanying watched the expressions of her two seniors in silence. Senior Ren had said to trust him as he had her back, so she definitely would. She would do whatever Senior Ren advised her to do. What examinations have been done? Cao Yong asked Doctor Wang. Doctor Wang didnt know and turned to ask Director Lv. Director Lvs eyebrows furrowed slightly, obviously filled with pride, as he felt there was no need to answer such a question. Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Doctor "lying" is also a technical job 2 Chapter 100: Doctor lying is also a technical job 2 He is the director, why should a director answer questions from subordinates? Although he clearly knew what a formidable character Cao Yong was, within the department, while the director sounded important, in reality, the director mainly handled administrative tasks, and the most skilled doctor wasnt necessarily the director. But it didnt matter, now the female patient would only trust Director Lv and no other doctors. He had his reasons to be confident about this. On one hand, Doctor Wang couldnt come up with an answer. Huang Zhilei and Xie Wanying figured out what was happening: obviously, Director Lv had very likely not performed any tests on the female patient, which was why he couldnt even respond to a simple test procedure. Like the nystagmus test she just mentioned, to this moment, both Doctor Wang and Director Lv seemed to have completely ignored it, as if they hadnt heard it at all. I wont take any tests, whatever you say, I wont do it, Im going home! the female patient lashed out at her son, insisting on leaving right away. Director Lv caught the womans glance and then stepped forward, saying to the female patient and to everyone else, If theres anything, call me tomorrow. Right, Director Lv has said so, can there be a problem? the female patient turned and scolded her son, If theres a problem, I can call the doctor tomorrow just the same. The scene was somewhat chaotic for a time, everyone was tense, even causing confusion and uncertainty about how things would unfold. Xie Wanying looked towards Handsome Cao, feeling as if fate had arranged for her to meet this doctor on her first day of rebirth for some special reason. Cao Yong had turned his back early on, quietly observing every move of the female patient. Suddenly, he pulled out the doctors signature pen from the pocket of his white coat and held it in front of the woman, smiling, Take a look at this pen, have you seen it before? Upon hearing this, the female patient turned around, her face filled with wariness and confusionafter all, her son had said that this doctor was called by her husband, could there be anything tricky? Did this pen hide some secret? The female patient looked intently at the pen in Cao Yongs hand. At this moment, Doctor Wang and Director Lv, like the medical students, had not yet grasped what was happening. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. The medical students standing at the doorway discussed: Could this pen have been given to him by someone? Did he know the patient before? Was it the patient who had given him the pen before? After listening, the womans son thought: If his mother hadnt known Dr. Cao before, and if it wasnt a pen given by Dr. Cao to his mother, then it must have been a pen given by his father to Dr. Cao, right? When did that happen? Cao Yong could hear the reactions of the people around him, while his junior sister remained calm, clearly having seen through his intentions. Xie Wanying thought: Senior Cao is really good at deceiving people. A good doctor knows when to expertly deceive patients as a technical strategy. Without a doubt, Handsome Cao was an excellent deceiver in this regard. No wonder everyone says Handsome Cao is a formidable doctor. The female patient looked at the pen in Handsome Caos hand, and as it moved before her eyes, her gaze followed the pen, trying to make out its shape clearly. Seeing this, Director Lv and Doctor Wang finally understood Cao Yongs strategy, but it was too late. Medical students might not understand, but doctors in neurosurgery would definitely have recognized: the womans eyeballs, while following the parallel movement of the pen, suddenly started swinging back and forth like a pendulum. Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Doctor "lying" is also a technical job 3 Chapter 101: Doctor lying is also a technical job 3 Nystagmus! Doctor Wangs voice suddenly soared, trembling as if in tandem with the female patients eyes, uttering with a shiver, Ah, is that what she just meant? Hearing Doctor Wangs exclamation, Xie Wanying realized: It seemed that when Doctor Wang and Director Lv didnt respond to her mention of the nystagmus test earlier, it wasnt out of opposition, but because they hadnt understood what English word she had said. Not understanding, they could only pretend not to have heard it and had defaulted to something. It wasnt surprising, given that Director Lv was from a generation of doctors who came up in the sixties and seventies, with poor English speaking and listening skills. And there was Doctor Wang, much older than her senior brother, yet only a resident physician, which suggested that his academic paper level might be terrible. Doctors papers always needed to be linked to international journals, and passing English was the basic threshold. Perhaps, was this one of the reasons these two seemed to dislike her and her senior brothers? The elite students recruited into the eight-year program were academic prodigies. Not to mention clinical skills, when it came to writing papers, especially in English, they were definitely better than these two. Thats why Handsome Cao was sent abroad on a government scholarship, becoming a key figure in the countrys medical circles. Going abroad to study, English proficiency was the foremost criterion. Realizing he had slipped, Doctor Wang covered his mouth with his hand and glanced nervously at the others. He just happened to meet Director Lvs displeased gaze. Doctor Wang grew even more uneasy. Director Lv turned around, his gaze sharpening as he looked at Cao Yong, then sweeping over Huang Zhilei and Xie Wanying behind him with the same sharpness. As Director Lv looked at them like that, Cao Yong suddenly turned around and said to him, Its time for a CT scan, isnt it, Director Lv? Want to see his junior brothers and sisters? Cao Yong smiled mischievously, blocking the others view with his body. Director Lvs expression darkened. At this point, if he said it wasnt necessary, he would certainly not be acting as a doctor. And after all, he was a doctor. The patient exhibited nystagmus. It wasnt plausible to forego further CT scans, especially since this female patient was Director Zhangs wife. Yes! The word that came from Director Lvs mouth was heavy with significance. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.? What did you say, Director Lv? The female patient couldnt believe her ears and anxiously grabbed at Director Lvs sleeve, Director Lv, you promised me, you assured me over the phone. You said just a couple of stitches and I could go right home. You should know you were recommended by my cousin. My cousin said you were a good person and an easygoing doctor. Oh, so thats how it was. An easygoing doctor, one who would heed the patients wishes without worrying about the actual condition. The medical students were shocked after listening, feeling that the current incident reshaped their understanding of clinical doctors: Whats going on here? Is this how doctors operate? Director Lv was startled, quickly denying: I never said such a thing to her. I only instructed her to come to the hospital for an examination. After all, her family said she was bleeding nonstop, and I said that definitely required a hospital check-up. You clearly said that, are you trying to blame this on me? The female patient, furious, stood up to confront Director Lv and clear the matter. Unexpectedly, as she stood, she couldnt steady herself; her legs seemed to be fighting each other, tilting to one side. Seeing this, the patients son was close to tears: Mom, Mom, whats wrong? Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: [102] Overnight Success 1 Chapter 102: [102] Overnight Success 1 Send her to the CT room for a scan immediately, Cao Yong ordered with a serious expression. Director Lv was also anxious, Quick, quick The CT results were produced at the fastest speed. A few doctors stood in the office reviewing the films. The medical students all stood around the perimeter, following along to learn, with some of their gazes circling around Xie Wanyings face: Could it be that she got it right? Even if she did, its not a big deal, after all What these medical students meant was that they no longer unconditionally sided with Director Lv and Doctor Wang as they had at the beginning. Because medicine is the most scientific discipline, which seeks truth from facts, the correctness of a claim must be evidenced through facts. Now that the films had come out, by merely observing the expressions of Director Lv and Doctor Wang, they could tell that something was indeed growing inside the female patients head, confirming that Xie Wanyings lone assertion was utterly correct. So it wasnt a moral issue that the medical students had initially scoffed at Xie Wanying, it was just that who would have thought that a trainee on her first day of clinical practice would win an academic debate against the department head? After all, clinical experience is what counts in medicine, and all achievements in medicine depend more on the accumulation of clinical experience than on theory. With the directors many years of clinical experience, by all logic, the trainee had no chance of winning. The current situation only made the medical students think: Could it be that this rumored academic powerhouse from the eight-year program has an exceptional medical talent!? I heard she outperformed all forty-nine of her male classmates in each and every subject. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0. So what if thats true. Exams in medical school test theoretical knowledge. Maybe her solid theoretical knowledge is why her judgment is more accurate than the directors? Impossible. The theoretical knowledge from textbooks is vastly different when applied to clinical practice. Clinical phenomena are much more complex than whats described in textbooks. Just by reading textbooks, you cannot make accurate clinical judgments. Clinical practice is all about experience. The medical students kept arguing among themselves. What exactly are the results of the films? The medical students collectively looked towards the clinical doctors. Doctor Wang could barely contain himself and, with a changed complexion, he whispered to Director Lv: It seems there really is a tumor growing inside her brain. Shock! Doctor Wangs comment put an end to the medical students debate. The trainee had won against the director. The medical students didnt know how to react, their gazes towards Xie Wanying no longer carried any contempt or mockery, but were as complicated internally as the forty-nine male students in her class. If the surprise of her male classmates on the first day of school years ago, from being called Little Princess to stunning the whole class, took just one lesson, then undoubtedly this time, she might just explode the minds of all medical students on her first night as a trainee. Would she become famous overnight? It was quite possible. For this reason, the students eyes were all focused on the CT films clipped to the light box, a series of radiological films that under the white light tubes resembled the worlds most top-tier labyrinthine puzzles. Doctors solve the worlds most difficult questions every day, as they relate to the most mysterious subject of the human body. Not to mention these were brain films. The brain is the most enigmatic organ in the human body, and to this day, humankind hasnt been able to fully decipher it, only able to research a very small part of its functions, and even then, it remains uncertain whether that part is all there is. Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: [103] Overnight Success 2 Chapter 103: [103] Overnight Success 2 The medical students watched and sighed in admiration, considering the work to be extremely important, and at the same time, it was truly very challenging. Its no wonder neurosurgery is known as the pinnacle of surgery. She could predict the results before looking at the images? Could she not become famous from this? What would the clinical doctors decide next? Director Lv, who stood at the forefront, was silent, his expression becoming more and more somber as he looked at the images, just like Cao Yong. Doctor Wang, not senior in rank, seemed to have only noticed the presence of a tumor but didnt determine its location immediately. In contrast, the younger attending physician Huang Zhilei detected something odd more quickly than Doctor Wang and couldnt help but express his astonishment, Again! Xie Wanying, stationed behind a row of clinical doctors, couldnt get to the best position to view the images and could only guess based on the doctors reactions whether her Special Ability had made a mistake. Now, it seemed she was correct, as the sigh from Senior Brother Huang confirmed that the tumor was situated in a tricky location, near the area of the Pons, which he most disliked. Ill go talk to the patients family, Director Lv said in a low voice. As a doctor, he certainly didnt want the patient to die. So, his suggestion was, Start with conservative treatment, and then when Director Zhang returns, it would be better to send the patient to America for surgery. Upon hearing this, Huang Zhilei looked at Cao Yong: Were they really considering sending the patient abroad? If it couldnt be treated domestically, it wasnt a bad idea to send the patient abroad for the sake of their life, especially if the technology there was more advanced. Of course, this would make the domestic neurosurgeons look incompetent, subject to ridicule by their foreign counterparts. Cao Yong stared at the images without speaking. Theres no need to think about it anymore, Director Lv waved his hand and said, This is a cerebellopontine angle meningioma. Even Doctor Chen couldnt operate on it if he were to return. Thats the level of technology we currently have in our country. There are more specialists abroad who can perform this type of surgery. She is the wife of Director Zhang; her life is very important. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.0 The cerebellopontine angle meningioma is very difficult to operate on; the location is peculiar, with a multitude of important nerves and blood vessels entwined, and the postoperative results are poor. Fortunately, with the development of microsurgery, the outcomes have improved greatly. Although the technology abroad might be advanced, the fact remained Its too late to send her abroad. This tumor has a tendency to bleed. Turbulence on the airplane might cause her to pass away right there, Xie Wanying had no choice but to speak up once more. It was this urgent situation that had made her insist on having the woman admitted for an examination initially, because surgery needed to be done as soon as possible. Youre just an intern, what youre saying Doctor Wang began to chastise her anxiously, never expecting that this time someone would stop him, and it was? Let her speak, Director Lv interjected. Doctor Wang turned back, looking incredulously at Director Lv: What was going on with Director Lv? Was he really going to let an intern take charge over him? A person who could truly hold the position of an associate director wasnt a fool, even if their skills might not be the top-notch. A sense of tension emerged in Huang Zhileis mind, seeing that Cao Yong had been silent while looking at the images, indicating that he had reservations about the junior sisters suggestion. In any case, it wasnt possible to identify any signs of bleeding tendency from the images at hand. Doctors, even if they truly disliked how patients always put more trust in foreign technology than domestic medicine, must certainly respect the patients pursuit of better medical technology to treat their own diseases, which is why Cao Yong did not immediately respond to Director Lvs previous statement. Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: [104] Overnight Success 3 Chapter 104: [104] Overnight Success 3 You may speak, the director said. Upon reflection, Doctor Wang thought perhaps Director Lv wanted Xie Wanying to be publicly embarrassed, thus he let her continue. Before, when the patient fell in our dressing room, she spoke breathlessly, seemingly due to emotional agitation. But with careful observation, its not hard to notice that the patients breathing wasnt entirely rapid; there were pauses, which may explain why she suddenly fell while talking. This suggests the possibility of disordered breathing. Disordered breathing could involve the respiratory center, that is, the brain stem, or there could be an issue with the blood supply to the cerebral artery. If this were the case, the patient might already be experiencing Cheyne-Stokes respiration. By the end of Xie Wanyings explanation, she didnt need to physically check the patient; her special ability allowed her to see the patients current state of breathing was indeed Cheyne-Stokes respiration. The office fell silent initially, so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone was stunned, shocked by her ability to observe such subtle changes in the patients condition! Cao Yong turned around, his deep gaze fixed on her, recalling the emergency event from years ago, thinking she really was a little fairy Check on the patient! Cao Yong made a decisive moment and led the team out. Director Lv snapped out of it and followed: Hurry and check on her! Doctor Wang called out: Is that so? Impossible. The patient had just been taken to the CT room, and she seemed fine. For neurosurgical patients, one is never sure what might happen the next second. Director Lv turned back and glared at Doctor Wang. A large group burst out of the office, medical students trailing behind the clinicians, their murmurs turning into: I think what she said might be true! Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? Right, her judgment is even more accurate than the directors! My god, is the Guoxie Eight-Year Program producing a genius? Is our medical school about to have a female genius? The female medical students were even more excitedly chattering. Being fellow female students, the emergence of such a figure among their ranks was incredible. No longer would the boys underestimate the girls in surgery. Due to a lack of beds in the general ward, the patient was temporarily lying in a bed inside the dressing room, waiting to be moved tomorrow. When the group of doctors arrived, the patients son was on the phone at the door: Yes, thats the situation with mom right now. The doctors said they are looking at the scans. Doctor, hows my mom? Without time to speak to the patients family, the doctors proceeded to check on the patient. Upon examination, a nurse who was about to report to the doctors office said, Dr. Cao, Director Lv, it seems theres something wrong with the patients breathing. Cheyne-Stokes respiration is also known as chain-stokes breathing, where the patients breathing is tidal-like, gradually weakening and then strengthening. If the even more dreadful apneustic breathing occurs, it typically indicates impending death. As doctors stood by the bedside, they could hear that the patients breathing frequency was completely different from a healthy persons; no need to say more, it was definitely Cheyne-Stokes respiration. We need surgery, we must operate immediately! Director Lv exclaimed. Huang Zhilei glanced at the person, thinking: As expected, once again this scenario plays out. Previously avoiding examination, now they hurriedly attempt to make amends. This person is always like this. Why? Perhaps because they forever believe that doctors are not just there to see patients? Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: [Tech requirements high 1] Chapter 105: [Tech requirements high 1] After shouting that surgery was needed, Director Lv turned back to explain to the patients family, The situation with your mother is like this. I made a promise to her before, as she said your father is working away and cant come home, I promised your father to take care of the New Years Eve dinner first, and everything else can be discussed later. The elderly in your family, due to their age, need this reunion dinner the most. So, if theres any disease that requires examination, well talk about it tomorrow. Is that so? The female patients son was surprised after hearing what Director Lv said, his mind a little confused. This meant that it was unclear whether what Director Lv had said before, to do as his mother had requested, was good or bad, whether it was the advice of a good doctor or a bad doctor. I understand your mothers feelings. The New Years celebration is too important for everyone, very important for your mother and your family. But now, your mothers condition has changed, as you have seen. I was originally thinking of suggesting to send your mother abroad for surgery, but with her tumor in a critical state right now, we cant keep delaying, nor can we wait to go abroad. Tumor! The female patients son exclaimed, his anxious gaze turning towards the doctors, What will happen to my mother? Dont be nervous, dont be nervous. Director Lv patted his shoulder, comforting him. Huang Zhilei adjusted his glasses and could only think of rolling his eyes at Director Lvs behavior. To make amends after a lossthere were few who could do it to the extent of Director Lv. Director Lvs prowess lay in his ability to suddenly perform a complete one-hundred-and-eighty-degree attitude reversal. You didnt say it was a tumor before! the female patients son yelled. We hadnt done an examination before, Director Lv replied. Why didnt you carry out an examination for my mother? the female patients son regained his senses and questioned him. Didnt I tell you? Your mother requested it this way. I am a doctor, but at the same time, I must respect your mothers wishes. If your mother hadnt had an attack, it would have been possible to delay the examination until tomorrow. The situation in your family is the real question here, Director Lv said meaningfully, It wasnt that I refused to check your mother, but based on her previous demands, which everyone saw, she didnt want to be examined, and no one could force her to be hospitalized for it. My mothershe the female patients son hesitated, unsure of how to speak well of his mother. The fact was that she had been determined not to get checked, which everyone had seen, and even as her son, his urging was useless and led to arguments. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? If the female patient continued to refuse an examination, she would definitely bear the responsibility. In that case, it couldnt be said that the doctor was at faultshe had been offered an examination and refused, essentially choosing her own fate. But where did the problem lie? The female patients son felt a bitter taste in his heart, sensing his mother appeared to have acted in an indescribably foolish way. Ultimately, the only consolation was that someone persisted, insisted that his mother get examined. So the female patients son suddenly snapped to clarity, looking towards Cao Yong, Xie Wanying, and the other doctors. To get his stubborn mother to seek medical attention and undergo an examination required not just a persistent doctor but also a very, very clever one who knew how to persuade his stubborn mother to be checked. A patients temperament might be abnormal precisely because of their illness. When relatives bring a patient to see a doctor, they are seeking the doctors help. The relatives themselves are helpless concerning the patient, and the doctor should provide the most effective solution. Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: [Tech requirements high 2] Chapter 106: [Tech requirements high 2] ` However, such doctors are relatively rare in clinical practice because the requirements for them are much higher, encompassing a very high level of technical expertise, extremely high indeed! Director Lv didnt think he was at fault, as his explanation made it clear that his approach had no legal errors. As for the unpredictability of a patients condition deteriorating so rapidly, its something that any doctor can hardly foresee. If a doctor incorrectly insists that a patient be hospitalized, there often are cases where the patient bites back and accuses the doctor. The severity of this patients condition was not something he could detect, nor could Cao Yong; it was the female intern who had noticed it. This was very clear in Director Lvs mind, so he squinted his eyes and scrutinized Xie Wanyings face intently. He had thought this female intern was nothing more than a self-important fool, but she turned out to be a genius Prepare for surgery, Director Lv shouted down to his staff once he had finished speaking with the patients family. Doctor Wang was momentarily taken aback and asked, Who will be the Chief Surgeon? Discovering the issue was one thing; as Director Lv had said before, it would be better to send the patient abroad for treatment. Therefore, when Director Lv had mentioned sending the patient overseas, he had breathed a sigh of relief. An incident where a patient dies on the operating table can have grave consequences for any doctor involved, even if the doctor isnt at fault at all. Upon hearing the question of who would perform surgery on his mother, the patients son suddenly became alert. Regardless of what Director Lv said, it was clear that it was the doctor his father had found who had saved his mothers life, leading him to approach Cao Yong with a plea: Dr. Cao, please, I beg you, you must save my mother! Cao Yong said, The doctor will definitely do their utmost. After hearing this, the patients son was on tenterhooks; the doctor hadnt assured him that he could save his mother one hundred percent. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? No doctor can make such a guarantee; anything can happen during surgery, especially one so risky. Handsome Cao wasnt wrong at all in what he said. There was no time for the medical staff to continue discussing with the patients familythey urgently needed to save the patients life. A group of people moved towards the operating room. As Huang Zhilei ran back and forth arranging for the patient to be taken to the operating room, he suddenly remembered his junior: Xie Wanying, come to the operating room later; you can watch from the side. Her senior brother was really thoughtful, letting her observe in the operating room on her very first day as an intern at the hospital. No other interns who arrived on their first day received such an opportunity. The size of the operating room is limited; it couldnt accommodate many medical students as observers. Upon hearing this, Xie Wanying excitedly volunteered herself: I can help push the patient to the operating room. Today, the junior sisters performance had been an eye-opener for everyone; Huang Zhilei had confidence in her and said, Alright, I leave it to you! His words were like an adrenaline shot to her; Xie Wanying responded with a mixture of excitement and calmness, Since senior brother trusts me, I will definitely be able to do it. Her senior brother went off to prepare other things, while Xie Wanying joined the nurse to push the gurney. One should not underestimate the task of transporting a patient to the operating room; this job is equally important. This is because they are dealing with critically ill patients who might require emergency medical attention at any moment. All the way to the operating room, the patients son followed alongside, full of worry. As they entered the elevator, he saw Xie Wanying holding his mothers hand. The patients son was stunned; his gaze landed on Xie Wanyings face. The concentration he saw there was not only something hed never witnessed before, but also it stirred something inexplicably within him. Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: [Tech requirements high 3] Chapter 107: [Tech requirements high 3] Are all doctors like this? Hearing the question from the patients family member, Xie Wanying did not take her eyes off the patients face and simply said, Dont worry, with us here, we will never easily let the Death God take your mothers life. This is the oath every doctor takes upon becoming a doctor. Suddenly, the words moved the patients son. Looking at his mother, he could feel that if his mother really had an accident on the operating table, the doctor before him would definitely have the determination to pull his mother back from Ghost Gate. For the patient, this was undoubtedly the greatest happiness. Thank you, doctor, I believe in you! The son of the female patient let his gaze fall on the name on her doctors badge. The nurse nearby was surprised to hear this. In clinical practice, there were hardly any medical interns remembered so dearly by patients families on their first day; if there were, no doubt, this medical student would surely be a great doctor in the future. The patient was wheeled into the operating room. While the anesthesiologist was preparing, Xie Wanying hurried to change into the scrub suit for the operating room as instructed by her senior brother. After renovations, the operating room at Guoxie was now beautiful. This was said by the eldest sister who often stayed in the operating room, Lau Jingyun. But for now, Xie Wanying hadnt seen her eldest sister in the operating room area and didnt know where she had gone. After changing into the scrub suit, Xie Wanying entered the operating room and consciously stood against the wall. As an intern, she had no right to approach the operating table and could only observe from a distance. Not far away, her senior brother Huang Zhilei was shaving the patients head. Before disinfecting after shaving, he first drew the incision line and the reference lines for opening the skull on the scalp with 1% Gentian Violet. There was also a light box in the operating room, and several CT scans were moved in for the surgeons to refer to at any time. Upon hearing that the assistant had finished preparing the skin, the Chief Surgeon finally appeared. Standing near the entrance of the operating room, Xie Wanying could hear someone washing their hands outside. Looking through the open door of the operating room, she saw Handsome Cao rinsing off the disinfectant under the tap. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0. Director Lv, standing by Cao Yongs side, was on the phone: Dont worry, Director Zhang, the surgery will be led by Doctor Cao Yong who has just returned from advanced training abroad; Ill be his assistant. Im quite old, and you wouldnt be at ease with me as Chief Surgeon, both Director Chen and I understand that. This remark reached the operating room, and Huang Zhilei wanted to roll his eyes behind his glasses again. No problem, no problem. Director Zhang, Im here. If he cant handle it, Ill take over immediately, Director Lv said. As for what Director Lv said, Handsome Cao remained completely unfazed, as if he hadnt heard a thing. Doctor Wang swallowed, waited for Director Lv to finish his call, took the phone and put it aside, and then washed his hands along with Director Lv before entering the operating room. A few people walked into the operating room and easily noticed Xie Wanying, standing near the door. Never seen surgery before? Are you scared? Doctor Wang couldnt help teasing her when he saw her standing there, thinking that finally, this female intern had shown a weakness he could seize upon. But Xie Wanying, being honest, shook her head in denial at his assumption: I was thinking, if the operating room suddenly needs someone to go fetch something, like blood or something else, I can rush out and get it right away to help the operating room. Doctor Wang was lost for words. Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: 【108】The response needs to be faster. Chapter 108: 108The response needs to be faster. Gentle laughter reached her ears, and Xie Wanying could tell it was Handsome Cao chuckling. It was clear that Handsome Cao was extremely tense, as this operation would not be easy even abroadit was a complicated and high-risk neurosurgical procedure. Knowing her words could help the Chief Surgeon relieve some of his stress, Xie Wanying felt that she had done the right thing and was happy about it. Doctor Wang almost glared at her, muttering, Hey, whats going on? Is this her first time in a clinical setting? Who are her parents? Has she been loitering around hospitals often, listening to her parents talk about the operating room so much that she even understands this? His remark thoroughly proved that Xie Wanyings answer was the standard one. In the operating room, emergencies sometimes require additional personnel to run and provide support. Interns and trainees can fill this role well while learning. But a medical student new to the hospital would definitely not understand this. Doctor Wangs suspicion was quite reasonable. Director Lv turned around and asked her, What do your parents do? My dad is a truck driver, and my mom doesnt work, Xie Wanying said, never feeling there was anything shameful about her parents jobs. The daughter of a truck driver can still become a doctor by studying hard. After hearing her response, Director Lvs gaze roamed around her masked face a few times. As the Chief Surgeon, Cao Yong focused intently on studying the surgical incision. The location of the surgical incision was crucial; one cut that leads directly to the lesion meant everything was won. If not, the situation in the middle of surgery could be tricky to handle, potentially resulting in the operating surgeon sweating profusely, and in the worst case, might even require reopening the skull. Do you want to come over and have a look? Director Lv suddenly motioned for someone with a wave. Doctor Wang was surprised: Why was Director Lv also interested in this female trainee? Xie Wanying declined; it was her first day of the internship, and she didnt want to stand out too much. Previously, she had spoken out because it was necessary to save a life, but now, with several experienced surgeons in the operating room, there was no need for her to push herself to the forefront. Saving lives was the most important thing; all other concerns, like flaunting reputation or seeking benefits, should not be considered by her as a future doctor. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?? Seeing her adhere to her position as a trainee, Director Lvs squinted eyes revealed a hint of satisfaction: It seemed that he had completely misjudged this female trainee. She didnt care about fame at all. There were not a few medical students who would get carried away by praise, but Xie Wanyings demeanor was rare and would surely be liked by the clinical seniors. Meanwhile, Cao Yong moved to the patients head and after Junior Huang Zhilei completed the preoperative preparation, picked up the syringe to start the scalp anesthesia, signaling the beginning of the surgery. The operating room fell into silent moments. People could only hear the beeping of the patients heartbeat from the monitor. The scalp was incised, gauze pads pressed on either side of the cut to stop the bleeding, and then the skin flap was pulled back. Each step involved careful cutting to prevent bleeding; the Chief Surgeon and his assistant were methodically performing each action. A good surgery isnt like what is portrayed in dramatic TV shows with many twists and turns; its best if its steady and stable. A surgeon wants to be mechanical and precise to the utmost degree. After opening the skull, they entered the deep waters of the brain. Handsome Cao sat down in the surgeons chair, and through the most advanced surgical microscope, he continued the operation. From a distance, Xie Wanying watched Handsome Cao wearing sterile gloves, his hands so delicately moving they appeared almost stationary. Such surgical finesse was pleasing to the eye because it was supremely steady. Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: 【109】The response needs to be faster 2. Chapter 109: 109The response needs to be faster 2. Under the shadowless light, the handsome contour of his face revealed outside the mask dangled alluringly. Xie Wanying watched carefully and noticed that Handsome Cao hadnt sweated a drop. By comparison, another senior, Huang Zhilei, being less experienced, was breaking out in quite a bit of sweat on his forehead. Director Lv, acting as First Assistant, suddenly shouted, Aiya. Doctor Wang immediately followed with a cry, Bleeding, theres bleeding In the tense moment, Huang Zhilei gave those two a disdainful glance: Damn it, isnt this the time to be even calmer? Whats there to shout about? Of course, the Chief Surgeon was his senior and not these two people, so any issues were his seniors business and not theirs. The bleeding during the surgery wasnt due to a doctors mistake but as Xie Wanying had predicted earlier, from the tumor. So, the amount of blood loss was quite significant. Blood pressure fluctuations and heart rate changes alarmed on the monitoring devices constantly. Doctor Wang looked up to see where Xie Wanying was, since she had predicted this: Where is she? Gone? Really run away? The operating room nurse answered, She ran to get us blood! Doctor Wang was utterly speechless, thinking: How can this female trainee run faster than interns who have been around for years, reacting as quickly as lightning and a rabbit. Such a medical student would be prized wherever she went, and every teacher would want her. Therefore, he realized why Director Lv had such a rapid change of attitude towards Xie Wanying. The nurse watching Xie Wanying dart out and then rush back in was equally flabbergasted: A female medical student running that fast had never been seen before, with a speed that wasnt the slightest bit inferior to a male students, and reactions even quicker. Xie Wanying, bringing back a bag of blood, handed it over to the nurse and the anesthetist, focusing all her energy on the patient on the operating table. She only remembered her promise to the patients family, to never give up on the patients life, no matter what. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? Blood was replenished in time, and with the surgical doctors full efforts to stop the bleeding, the patients blood pressure and heart rate stabilized. Everyone in the operating room had sweated bullets. No one dared to relax because stopping the bleeding was only the first step; removing the tumor flawlessly was a far more challenging task. From what could be seen in the current surgical area, the tumor was larger than what the CT scan showed, which is a common occurrence. Imaging examinations can only serve as an auxiliary tool; no condition can be confirmed until surgery. The tumor was positioned close to various nerves, in line with the doctors preoperative prediction, making it all too easy to leave the patient with functional impairments postoperatively. The surgeons carefully maneuvered around the surrounding nerves and blood vessels, then proceeded to remove the tumor. Steps that seemed easy actually took over two hours to complete. Therefore, neurosurgery often takes longer than general surgery. An entire night had passed, who would have thought that this was New Years Eve night? At least, no one in the operating room could feel that it was New Years Eve. When the surgery ended, it was five-thirty in the morning. Outside, Mr. Sun broke through the clouds, showing his face. As Chief Surgeon, Cao Yong and Junior Huang Zhilei went outside to inform the patients family about the patients condition. Soon after, the anesthetist along with the operating room nurse would transport the patient to the ICU. The neurosurgery department, for the time being, had no vacant beds, so having the patient stay in the ICU for a couple of days after major surgery to stabilize their condition was a necessary precaution. Upon returning, Huang Zhilei didnt expect that in the short time he and his senior went outside, the two they left behind had gone directly for the younger sister. Chapter 110 - Chapter 110: 【110】The response needs to be faster 3. Chapter 110: 110The response needs to be faster 3. Let me tell you, your Senior Brother Huang is now the overall inpatient supervisor, and he has to go around different departments, so he doesnt have the time to mentor you in our department. I can see that youre very interested in our specialty and have a talent for it. For the next few days, Doctor Wang is on duty, let him guide you. He can give you more opportunities to practice hands-on, Director Lv said, standing in front of Xie Wanying. Having thought it through, Doctor Wang nodded emphatically, Exactly, exactly, just like last night, didnt Director Lv give you the chance to remove the dressing? Next, if theres a chance, you can try suturing wounds as well. I can guide you through the procedure. Both Director Lv and I believe youre capable, and we want to cultivate you. What were these two talking about? Were he and his Senior Brother incapable of giving their junior sister opportunities to practice? These two thick-skinned people, had they forgotten how they bullied the newcomer last night? Huang Zhilei was seething with rage. Senior Brother! Huang Zhilei clenched his teeth as he asked Cao Yong what to doif it were him, he wouldve told these two shameless guys to get lost. As if he hadnt heard his junior brothers words, Cao Yong walked up and said to the group with a smile, Lets go, lets get breakfast. When it came to breakfast, Director Lv and Doctor Wang certainly wouldnt eat with them. Director Lv glanced at his watch, Alright, you young ones go eat. Ill give Director Chen a call to report on the situation. Doctor Wang followed behind Director Lv, saying he wanted to make the rounds in the department. Watching the two strut away, patting their backsides as if nothing had happened, Huang Zhilei was so furious he could explode, After weve cleaned up their mess all night, they dont even say thank you. After waiting for a long while without any response from his Senior Brother, Huang Zhilei turned around only to see Senior Cao staring intently at their junior sister. Cao Yong had heard his junior brother loud and clear, but he knew the junior didnt have much social experience and didnt quite understand how to handle things. For a doctor, the most important thing is to save lives; everything else is insignificant. What would you like to eat? You made quite a few trips last night, so you must be hungry, Cao Yong asked the junior sister with focus. On hearing this, Xie Wanying was surprised. She hadnt expected that her runs outside were unable to escape the Chief Surgeons keen observation. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???0. The surgery last night was so perilous, yet Handsome Cao evidently remained quite relaxed, retaining a certain level of stamina, staying so composed that not a hair was out of place, and constantly monitoring the situation of each staff member in his operating room. This Handsome Cao, to be honest, her other Senior Brother, Senior Brother Huang, was overthinking it; Director Lv couldnt trouble Handsome Cao at all. If there was another chance, what would it be like to be Handsome Caos assistant on the operating table? The thought crossed Xie Wanyings mind, and she realized she was indeed developing a liking for neurosurgery, perhaps because of Handsome Cao. Thats how it is with medical students; sometimes, they choose a specialty simply because their idol is in that department. Ill go eat at the school cafeteria, Senior Brother, Xie Wanying said. She didnt want to cause any trouble for her Senior Brother. Why go to the school cafeteria? Youve worked hard all night, order some takeout! Huang Zhilei swiftly took out his phone, ready to treat himself and everyone else. Which clinical doctor doesnt have takeout numbers? Having several on hand is the norm. Cao Yong let the junior brother order; having been abroad for over three years, he wasnt as familiar with the current takeout scene as his peers back home. And so, Xie Wanying had to follow her two Senior Brothers to the office for breakfast. When they returned to the department, she saw that Handsome Cao, back from abroad, had his own private office. Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: 【111】Senior brother is considerate of junior sister Chapter 111: 111Senior brother is considerate of junior sister This kind of treatment is usually only available to directors and deputy directors. Its clear that Handsome Caos status is quite extraordinary. Without much thought, Cao Yong casually tossed his office keys to his junior brother, If you feel the on-call room isnt comfortable to sleep in, come sleep in my office at night, its quieter. Thank you, senior brother! Huang Zhilei gratefully accepted the keys. Sometimes the on-call room is packed with people, and once someone gets up after their shift, its impossible to lie back down again. The issue of sleep for doctors has always been a critical one. Before long, Huang Zhilei ordered breakfast to be delivered from a morning diner, and the waiter soon brought over the meals. The three of them sat on small stools, using the coffee table in Handsome Caos office as a dining table, and started eating. The breakfast was lavish, with rice noodle rolls, porridge, eggs, and deep-fried dough sticks with bread. The two senior brothers ate heartily, and Xie Wanying couldnt be bothered with modesty either. As Handsome Cao said, after staying up late and a few sprints, she was starving. Watching her eat breakfast, Cao Yong bent down to search for the tea caddy under the coffee table. I didnt bring any tea back with me, Ill get some later, Cao Yong said regretfully after not finding it. He had known earlier, he could have personally brewed flower tea for his junior sister. Senior brother, are you going home later? Huang Zhilei asked. Cao Yong remembered what Xiao Du had said about the dean inviting him over for dumplings. Under the current circumstances, he could only go in the evening, and he also needed to go home to sleep. He said to his junior brother and sister, You two go take a nap, then get back to work afterward. Xie Wanying was thinking about which on-call room to sleep in later after her 24-hour shift with her senior brother, waiting for him to make arrangements for her. Instead, the two senior brothers told her, Go back to school to sleep. The on-call room is not a good place to sleep. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ???. Its fine, well call you back to the hospital if theres any situation, Huang Zhilei added for her. As a trainee, if theres a chance to slack off, better do it now; the days of being a doctor will be tough later. This was the senior brothers considerate advice, born from experience, for his junior sister. Thus, she was sent back to school by her seniors without further ado to catch up on sleep. At six oclock in the morning, with biting cold winds, Xie Wanying took off her white coat, which had her name and department written on it, and threw it into the dirty laundry basket in the department designated by her senior brother, to be centrally washed and disinfected by the hospital laundry. She put on her overcoat, ran down the road to warm-up, and then headed back to the school dorm. Once back, she thought it was a good thing she had bought several white coats just in case. Having had a full breakfast, she slept until three in the afternoon. It is indeed hard to be a doctor, no wonder so many young doctors suffer from stomach issues. She got up, washed her face, and prepared oatmeal and biscuits to eat, waiting for it to be a little past five oclock to go to the dining hall for dinner. In that moment, Xie Wanying couldnt help but think of her mother. The oatmeal and biscuits were what her mother had insisted she buy over the phone. She initially wanted to save money by not buying them but got lectured by her mother on the phone. Sun Rongfangs concerns as a mother were just like any other mothers: regardless of whether the sky was falling, as long as her child wasnt going hungry and wasnt hurting her body, that was what mattered most. Mom, Xie Wanying said, munching on the biscuits and thinking of her mothers kindness, a bit teary-eyed. The people who love children most in the world are definitely their mothers. Senior Brother Huang hadnt called yet, so Xie Wanying booted up her computer to check if there were any messages from her class. Upon opening QQ, she found that she had been added to a group. It was a group created by her own class. Seeing her come online, a bunch of her classmates popped up. Zhao Zhaowei said to her, Yingying, dont rush into the large group and chat, its chaotic. Whats going on? Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: 【112】Attracting the attention of the seniors Chapter 112: 112Attracting the attention of the seniors You yourself should recall what big thing you did last night, Feng Yicong and the others reminded her. The tone, which seemed to be accusatory as if a severe incident had occurred, was worrying. Xie Wanying carefully thought back, feeling she hadnt done anything wrong. Even Director Lv, who initially scolded her, ended up praising her later on. The bosses from each department are inquiring about neurosurgery in the group chat, Zhao Zhaowei said. Inquiring about neurosurgery? Xie Wanying was confused. Didnt you diagnose a patient with a brain tumor last night? The medical students on duty with you said you were even better than the chief surgeons. After thinking for a moment, Xie Wanying said, It was Senior Cao who made the diagnosis after he came back. For the time being, Handsome Cao could serve as the scapegoat. Really? Her classmates looked at each other, half-believing, half-doubting. At the same time, a bunch of students envied her for having the chance to enter the operating room. From the first day of aspiring to study medicine, who wouldnt want to go into an operating room to see what its like, as it was both cool and awesome? Coincidentally, apart from Xie Wanying, someone else from the class had also gone into the operating room that morning on their first day of apprenticeship. Guess who it was? Zhao Zhaowei teasingly whetted her appetite for the answer. The class president? Xie Wanying guessed. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.?? How did you guess right on your first try, Zhao Zhaowei informed her, The class president got splattered with blood all over his face. Xie Wanying was momentarily stunned: Huh? Reportedly, after hearing about her impressive feat, the thoracic surgery department thought that Yue Wentong, as their class president, would be even more capable, so they took him to an emergency surgery in the operating room. Yue Wentong, without the benefit of her rebirth experience, did not stay obediently at the entrance of the operating room. Called over, just like those fresh clinical students, he got too close to the operating table to watch. His position was right behind the chief surgeon and the assistant. When a major hemorrhage occurred and blood spurted out, the chief surgeon and the assistant dodged successfully, while he was the first to be hit by the flying blood. It was said to be a spectacular sight, which sent laughter soaring through the operating room. I can imagine the class presidents psychological trauma, Zhao Zhaowei and the others snickered. With such a vivid contrast, a bunch of seniors in the group chat started asking about her situation in neurosurgery. Whether the news going around outside was true or not, they had to ask someone from neurosurgery to get clarity. Huang Zhilei couldnt care less about that. Junior Xie Wanying was truly talented, and he was even more determined to keep her under wraps, not letting other departments snatch her away. This view coincided perfectly with Cao Yongs. Im still on duty in the department of neurology, Zhao Zhaowei told her, feeling sentimental, Neurology is so boring. Its not easy wanting to study surgery, as the practical requirements for surgery are much higher than for internal medicine. Generally speaking, kids who are good at studying might not necessarily have strong hands-on skills. The class president is probably back at the dormitory taking a shower, Xie Wanying thought. At this, a group of male students laughed heartily. Xie Wanyingthought that if the class president suddenly popped up right now, the scene would probably be even more spectacular. Unexpectedly, someone with a QQ avatar named Bear ah surfaced, typing, I just got back to the dorm. Whos looking for me? The group that was just laughing in unison spoke up, The class president worked hard! This time, it was Xie Wanyings turn to laugh in her dormitory, almost breathlessly. Thud thud, it sounded like someone was back. Xie Wanying went to open the door for her roommate: It must be the senior sister returning. The one who came back was the eldest senior sister, Lau Jingyun, pale-faced and sitting motionless on her bed. Shortly after, the second senior sister He Xiangyu came back and gave junior Xie Wanying a meaningful glance. Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: 【113】The eldest apprentice sister was given a hard time Chapter 113: 113The eldest apprentice sister was given a hard time The clever Xie Wanying immediately followed her second senior sister out of the dormitory and asked about the situation in the corridor. Last night, the eldest senior sister went to the emergency room and got scolded by the emergency room staff, said He Xiangyu. Why? A overweight patient needed to be intubated and put on a ventilator for resuscitation, and the anesthesiology department was asked to send someone to help. The eldest senior sister was called down by the anesthesiology department. The emergency room staff left her there all by herself. With an overweight patient! How could the eldest senior sister possibly handle it on her own? She ended up getting blamed by the emergency room! He Xiangyu added, worried that her junior sister might not have understood, she asked, Do you understand? Of course she understood. She was reborn. Upon hearing the words overweight, Xie Wanyings expression dramatically changed. She could imagine the perilous situation her eldest senior sister, Lau Jingyun, faced last night. Intubating an overweight patient is several times, even tens of times, more difficult than with a regular patient. If even a male anesthetist, who is thin and small, cant handle intubating an overweight patient, how could they expect her eldest senior sister, a female anesthetist, to do it? Moreover, in that era, fiber optic laryngoscopes hadnt become widespread, so the most basic laryngoscope would have been used for intubation in the emergency room. Successful intubation with a basic laryngoscope heavily relies on the patients position. It was likely that the emergency patient, needing ventilation, had lost consciousness and wasnt able to cooperate with the doctor in any positioninghow could a female doctor move a patient weighing more than a hundred or even two hundred pounds to position them. It was clearly being difficult for the sake of being difficult! He Xiangyu asked her junior sister if she understood, not expecting that the newcomer to the practice would speak so professionally and even pinpoint the crux of the issue, leaving her stunned. Second senior sister, who told the eldest senior sister to go down by herself last night? Xie Wanying asked. That bastard isnt worth a damn. It was someone with the surname Zhang. He Xiangyu wanted to remind her junior sister, to have her also be on guard, He hates interns the most. Not every clinical senior likes students. Some really despise them because every new arrival could potentially compete with them for jobs. This situation isnt unique to the circle of doctors but exists among nurses, pharmacists, and others as well. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? Looking back at the eldest senior sister in the dormitory, Xie Wanying felt a pang in her heart. It wasnt easy for women to be anesthetists, as being an anesthetist is a profession that requires considerable practical skills. Anesthetists often have to complete procedures alone without help, facing numerous problems under extreme conditions, with significant responsibility. At that moment, Xie Wanying understood why her eldest senior sisters QQ profile pic was that of a lion. Her senior sister didnt want to be outdone by men; she wanted to be courageous like the king of lions, pressing forward bravely. Are you going to the hospital later? He Xiangyu asked her junior sister. Yes, Im going to continue accompanying my senior brother on his shift, Xie Wanying answered. Zhang is on the night shift these days, just be careful, alright? He loves to catch medical students trying to stand out. Its his peculiar hobby. It seemed that the second senior sister had heard about last nights events and was quite worried for her junior sister. Just then, Huang Zhilei called her dormitory, asking her to return to the department. Xie Wanying hurriedly grabbed her white coat and ran to the hospital. Arriving at the entrance of the neurosurgery department, she ran into Xiao Zhang, the son of the patient from last night. Today, Xiao Zhang brought an elderly lady with him. Grandma, this is the Dr. Xie I told you about, the one who saved my mothers life last night along with Dr. Cao and Doctor Huang, Xiao Zhang said to the old lady by her ear. Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Emergency Room 1 Overcrowded Chapter 114: Emergency Room 1 Overcrowded Thank you, thank you so much, Dr. Xie! Grandma Zhang approached Xie Wanying, firmly grasping one of her hands in thanks. Xie Wanying couldnt pull her hand away from the older womans grasp, feeling it tremble even as it squeezed tightly. Grandma Zhang felt that she had nearly lost a family member, nearly gone from sending off the young before the old. His mother was wrong last night, Dr. Xie; Im apologizing to you on her behalf! Grandma Zhang said, But I hope you can understand. Shes always been this way, strong-willed. We havent held back in our words to her. She always thinks shes capable, that she can do anything and bear everything. Over the years, my son has been very busy with work. Its his mother whos been running around; shes a good daughter-in-law beyond words. Now that shes sick, our whole family is deeply concerned. If it werent for you doctors insisting on examining her, treating her illness, we couldnt even bear to think what might have happened Each patient and their family members have their own stories, and each familys story is a difficult sutra to chant. Doctors surely understand. Xie Wanying was thinking about what Xiao Zhang said to his grandma that made Grandma Zhang feel the need to explain and apologize to her personally. My grandson told me, my daughter-in-law caused Dr. Xie to be scolded, Grandma Zhang whispered. What the doctor has done, the family members of the patients see everything, keep it in mind, and for anything that warrants gratitude, they are truly grateful for a lifetime. Its alright, Xie Wanying said, As long as the patient is alright, thats what matters. Listen to Dr. Xie, I can tell just by listening that youre truly an excellent doctor, Grandma Zhang said. Later on, when his father comes back, Ill have him come specifically to your place to thank you. No need, no need, Xie Wanying became somewhat anxious, as she was just an intern not seeking to take any limelight from the clinical doctors, The surgery was performed by Dr. Cao. We know. We will also visit Dr. Cao. But what makes us feel most guilty is that you were scolded because of his mother, Grandma Zhang said. This family wasnt bad at all. Among patient families, those who are truly bad are few and far between. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. As she spoke, Grandma Zhang had her grandson bring up the cookies and candy they had bought, shoving them into Xie Wanyings palm: For you doctors to eat during your night shifts. Dont refuse, with a full belly, you can save patients better. Hearing this, Xie Wanying had no choice but to take the treats into the department and leave them for Senior Cao to deal with. After hearing what she said, Huang Zhilei placed the cookies and candy in the office, telling the nurses they could come over and eat whenever they wanted. Of course, doctors and medical students on duty were even more welcome to help themselves. Senior Cao just got back, taking his New Years leave; hell be visiting his seniors these next few days, Huang Zhilei explained to Junior Xie Wanying, implying that Cao Yong probably wouldnt be in the department for the coming days. Handsome Cao was a popular figure, and being popular meant being incredibly busy. Lets go tonight, youll accompany me around the hospital for a visit, Huang Zhilei changed his strategy from the previous night, intending to keep Junior Xie Wanying by his side, lest someone else sweep her away in his absence. As a junior, Xie Wanying would just follow Senior Caos arrangements. Lets start with the emergency department, we just received a call asking for me to go take a look, Huang Zhilei said with a hint of helplessness. During New Years, a top-tier hospital like a triple-A never rests and instead sees even more critical and severe cases. Especially after the New Years Eve dinner, patients rush to the hospital one after another. To give an example, like the female patient from last night, if she hadnt fallen ill then and had delayed coming until today, it would have been even worse for her. Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Emergency Room 2 Overcrowded Chapter 115: Emergency Room 2 Overcrowded On the way to the emergency room, Huang Zhilei said to his junior sister, You werent here this morning, so when the dean came to wish each department a Happy New Year and give red envelopes to the staff on duty, I took one for you. Xie Wanying did not expect such a surprise, and as she took the red envelope handed over by her senior brother, she said, Thank you, senior brother. Do you still need to say anything? Huang Zhilei adjusted his glasses and joked with his junior sister. Senior brother, Happy New Year! Xie Wanying said. What a smart junior sister, Huang Zhilei couldnt stop smiling. The emergency room wasnt located in the inpatient department or the outpatient building, but rather in a separate small building next to the outpatient department, with its own entrance. The sound of ambulances wailing like banshees all the way to the courtyard in front of the emergency room brought to Xie Wanyings mind the night she met Handsome Cao over three years ago. Now, a figure rushing out of the emergency room seemed vaguely familiar; looking closer, it turned out to be the class monitor. Yue Wentong, who had gone out to receive a patient, sensed something, turned his head, and saw Xie Wanying, his eyebrows appearing to furrow in surprise. Your class monitor? Huang Zhilei asked his junior sister. It wasnt unexpected that senior brother would know the class monitor with his widespread reputation. Xie Wanying nodded to her senior brother in confirmation. Yue Wentong turned back and, along with other medical staff, pushed the gurney to send the patient into the emergency room. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? Following the group, Huang Zhilei and Xie Wanying stepped into the emergency room. As expected, during the New Year period, when most of the doctors in the outpatient department were not consulting, the emergency room turned into a place packed to capacity with people. The emergency hall was almost filled to the brim with patients and their families cramming together, the medical staff shouting intermittently as they maneuvered through the crowd, Excuse me, please make way, comrade, we are trying to save a patient here! Following behind her senior brother, Xie Wanying struggled through the congested crowd and saw Yue Wentong in front of her, stopping the gurney he was helping to push in front of the nurses station. It looked like this patient was going through the emergency procedures to be admitted to the inpatient department due to the outpatient department being closed for the New Year. As such, the condition of this patient might not necessarily be severe. Busy emergency nurses were registering the patients basic information and had to call the cardiothoracic surgery department to inquire about bed availability. Yue Wentong spoke up, Its Professor Lis patient. Is it a bed reserved by Professor Li? asked the nurse. Are you helping Professor Li to receive the patient? Yes, Yue Wentong nodded. Professor Li instructed that theres no need for emergency processing. The patients family, eager upon hearing this, also quickly added, We dont need to go through the emergency room. My old man only drank some alcohol and his blood pressure shot up after eating the reunion dinner last night. His heart isnt very good normally, so Professor Li asked us to come to the hospital to stay a few days to stabilize his condition. Dont think that the patients family is being talkativeits only because they fear not being able to be admitted. Just look at the dreadful situation in the emergency room at this moment; its filled with patients everywhere. Some are more critical patients lying in the emergency room unable to move to the inpatient department because there are no beds available in the departments. The nurse, regardless, still had to make a call to the cardiothoracic surgery department to confirm the bed availability. The reality was that beds were indeed in severe shortage. The nurse knew that although the department had been called earlier, they had said there were no beds available at all. While the patient was stable, Yue Wentong waited for the nurse to complete the procedures and turned to see where Xie Wanying had gone. The only girl in their class had always inspired awe among thema bunch of male academic achievers. Yes, it was awe! This was something the group of male scholars had never anticipated or expected from the start of their medical studies. Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: Emergency Room 3 Overcrowded Chapter 116: Emergency Room 3 Overcrowded Yue Wentongs narrowed eyes furrowed when he saw someone suddenly grab Xie Wanyings sleeve. The hand holding onto her white coat belonged to a child. Xie Wanying looked down to see a little girl, about seven years old, with a face on the verge of tears, so pitiful it tugged at ones heartstrings. Doctor, doctor, please save my dad, hes inside! The childs hoarse little voice, filled with despair and anxiety, kept calling out. Where is your mother? Xie Wanying couldnt help but ask the child. It was entirely irrational for a child to be left alone here with a patient. But the current situation could only mean one thing. My mom is gone. I came from my hometown to spend the New Year with my dad. He works here alone. The seven-year-old child was already speaking like an adult, reporting the situation to the doctor meticulously. Hearing this, the surrounding crowd and medical staff who could hear the child speak were just as lost for words as Xie Wanying. Junior sister. Huang Zhilei called out. Xie Wanying could only let go of the childs hand, comforting her, Dont worry, your dad will be alright. Yes, yes. The child, like a little rabbit, obediently nodded and listened to the doctor sister, waiting outside. She followed her senior brother into the resuscitation room. The cramped room, originally meant for one patient, was now divided by curtains with at least three patients inside. Today was indeed as her senior brother had predicted; the emergency room was overwhelmed with patients. Not knowing which patient was the childs father, Xie Wanying looked over each one: among the three patients, the youngest was a man in his thirties, with an IV bag labeled with the surname Liu. He must be the childs father. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? Another patient was a much older woman with a gastric tube inserted in her nostrils for drainage, suspected clinically of gastrointestinal bleeding. There were no available beds in either the gastroenterology or surgery departments. The last patient was a car accident victim, lying next to Father Liu, looking deathly pale. When she followed her senior brother over, Xie Wanying firmly pulled the curtain again to hide the view from the bed next to it, but from the corner of her eye, she could see the extreme fear in Father Lius eyes. No patient would be unafraid to see another patient next to them die. Whats the situation? Huang Zhilei asked the on-duty surgical doctor in the emergency department. Dont even mention it. When we got there after the call from 120, they hadnt made the situation clear. Arriving at the scene, brain fluid was already spraying out of the nose. I thought calling down your neurosurgery department would be pointless. He had a cardiac arrest as soon as we got back, pressing on his chest was just to give the family some closure. The emergency surgical doctor spoke with a tone suggesting neurosurgery should hurry and show some gratitude. Of course, Huang Zhilei had to thank his colleague from another department, Thank you, Ill treat you to a meal later when Im on duty. Its Doctor Wang on duty in your department, isnt it? Forget it. Doctor Jiang from the emergency surgery waved his hand dismissively. It seemed Doctor Wangs popularity wasnt that great; even an offer of a meal was turned down. Huang Zhilei took out the hospitals overall registration form to record the situation. Who is she? Doctor Jiang suddenly looked at Xie Wanying, standing behind Huang Zhilei. An intern observing in our department, Huang Zhilei tried to address his junior sister in one sentence. But the other doctor wasnt fooled, asking directly, The intern who shocked everyone last night? Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Emergency Room 4 Overcrowded Chapter 117: Emergency Room 4 Overcrowded Doctor Jiang was in his early thirties, more robust than Huang Zhilei, and was introduced as the attending physician from General Surgery Department One, on emergency shift. In China, most emergency department doctors come from various specialties on rotation, and there are very few who actually belong to the emergency department. As for general surgery, its a very broad concept, which can be divided into many sub-specialties. Thus, the general public usually doesnt understand why some general surgeons treat certain diseases while others do not, and sometimes they seem to treat everything. The main reason is that since hospitals began competitive internships with self-sustaining financial responsibilities, fierce competition under market conditions occasionally leads to stealing patients and performing surgeries from other specialties. Currently, Guoxies General Surgery Department One and Two both primarily handle the most common gastrointestinal surgeries, Department Three houses Guoxies most famous Hepatobiliary Surgery, Department Four covers colorectal surgery, Department Five urology, Department Six thyroid, breast, and neck, Department Seven burn surgery, and Department Eight vascular surgery. Thats right, theres also a small pediatric surgery department. Orthopedics and hand surgery are completely separate specialties. With so many departments, no wonder they had to build a dedicated surgical building. Unlike the neurosurgery department with fewer staff, General Surgery Department One alone boasts as many as eleven attending physicians, and the competition among colleagues is unimaginably fierce. You were lucky to go into neurosurgery back then, Doctor Jiang said to Huang Zhilei, Everyone knows its a coveted position to stay in neurosurgery. With fewer people in neurosurgery, promotions or becoming famous were relatively easy. Across Guoxie, whether in internal medicine or surgery, no department had fewer people than neurosurgery. After all, neurosurgery is considered the apex of surgery and has particularly high standards. I should say it was all thanks to my senior brother, admitted Huang Zhilei candidly. His ability to stay in the neurosurgery department was greatly attributable to Cao Yongs help. Cao Yong, right. Doctor Jiang sighed with nothing but admiration, I heard he has returned to the country. He just came back yesterday, and nobody knew about it. I only found out when he called me after arriving at the hospital, said Huang Zhilei. Youre lucky. Its going to be tougher for your juniors, Doctor Jiang said quietly. Huang Zhilei managed to stay at Guoxie over three years ago, the same year Xie Wanying and her peers enrolled. At that time, the number of masters and doctoral students in domestic medicine had not surged like it has today. Those in the medical field know that the grueling competition for employment in Tier-3 hospitals among medical students will only become more intense, never lessening by the slightest degree. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0. For an institution like Guoxie, due to the high number of their own masters graduates wanting to stay at its affiliated hospital every year, the competition is stiff. Everyone wants to stay at the affiliated hospital of their alma mater, which is ranked the best in the country. Those from the eight-year program have no particular advantage in employment. They may be academic aces at the time of the college entrance exam, but its hard to tell if theyll remain so after graduation. This is especially true in surgery, where hands-on skills are critically important. Those from the eight-year program who fail to stay on at the hospital often end up working in university research labs to maintain employment rates, as universities retain some of the students who struggle to graduate. However, there are exceptions such as Cao Yong. With fierce natural talent, he had no fear of being unwanted; on the contrary, various institutions fought fiercely for him. After so many years, will there finally be another surgical genius emerging from the eight-year program besides Cao Yong? The events of the previous night had spread throughout the hospital, and everyone took note. Doctor Jiang examined Xie Wanying, wondering what made this female intern stand out. While the two senior clinicians were conversing, Xie Wanying was mindful of the young patients request and kept an eye on Father Lius condition. Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Emergency Room 5 Overcrowded Chapter 118: Emergency Room 5 Overcrowded The orderly was free, so he pushed the cart over and transported the deceased car accident victim to the hospital morgue. Father Liu glanced at the dead patient and his breathing became rapid. Strangely, however, the heart rate on the monitor showed no significant changes for the time being. No beds in cardiothoracic surgery? Concerned for the little one, Xie Wanying asked her senior. Cardiothoracic surgery? Upon hearing her question, both Huang Zhilei and Doctor Jiang were somewhat surprised. Its a patient with angina, suspected of having a myocardial infarction, so theyre on the monitor, Doctor Jiang explained, The case was taken by the internal medicine department, and they might need to have an interventional stent, but there are no beds available in cardiology. While answering, Doctor Jiang guessed that Xie Wanying had learned of the patients condition from the diagnosis on the Bedside card. Yet, with the emergency department overflowing today, emergency nurses simply didnt have the time to place Bedside cards in the resuscitation room. Having gotten to know his junior sister better last night, Huang Zhilei looked down at the head of the bed to check for a Bedside card but found none. In fact, upon his arrival, he didnt even know what was wrong with this patient. It was Doctor Jiang, not the emergency internal medicine physician, who had called him in. How can we secure a bed? Xie Wanying asked her senior. Getting a bed today is too difficult; well have to wait, Doctor Jiang replied, highlighting the predicament, Look at my female patient with gastrointestinal bleeding, from last night shes been lying there unable to get into our department. She is our departments patient, and its even harder to say for patients from other departments without doctors on duty in the emergency room today. The attending physician himself couldnt manage to get a patient admitted. Xie Wanying immediately thought of Yue Wentong, who was in front of the nurses station. The patient the head nurse had taken was admitted by a professor. His condition seems alright, he might need to wait a few more days, or he could be directly transferred to the Observation Room for monitoring, Doctor Jiang suggested, looking at Father Lius heart rate and blood pressure on the monitor. But with patients like this, isnt it more important to determine how many vessels are blocked? Waiting until a large area of the myocardium dies is too late. The gold standard for confirmation of diagnosis is coronary angiography. Moreover, the monitor simulates leads, its not as accurate as an ECG machine, Xie Wanying stated. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.0 Huang Zhilei was taken aback: his junior sister was as blunt as she had been the previous night. Although last nights issue was neurosurgery, todays was cardiac disease. Had his junior sister also reviewed knowledge of other departments that werent part of the internship program? In fact, Xie Wanying was somewhat anxious about Father Lius condition, hence she directly addressed the seniors in front of her, just like she had the previous night. After listening to her, Doctor Jiang thought about it and agreed. Some patients with cardiac vascular disease, can maintain a balance of oxygen supply and demand before a heart attack, often showing no significant characteristic changes on the ECG. However, once an attack occurs, their condition can deteriorate rapidly. Some patients can show no signs at all before dying. They may not even experience any chest pain despite their complaints of pain. We need to first perform a coronary angiography to see how blocked the vessels are. If thats not possible, transfer from cardiology to cardiothoracic surgery can be considered, Doctor Jiang said, no longer insisting on his initial statement, and began to somewhat support Xie Wanyings idea. He then smiled and asked Xie Wanying, Youve studied diagnostic medicine, so which chapters of internal medicine and surgery have you reached now? It felt like this female intern could pinpoint the crux of clinical observation, indicating an expertise that was unusual for a clinical rookie. These insights were not something found in medical textbooks; they belonged to a doctors personal clinical experience. Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Emergency Room 6 Overcrowded Chapter 119: Emergency Room 6 Overcrowded We just finished our basic science studies, Xie Wanying replied to her senior, including diagnostic, internal medicine, and surgery. Our counselor said that those who are capable can start self-studying ahead of time. You learned this on your own?! Doctor Jiang expressed deep astonishment at her words. Its very important for the clinical subjects to be taught by clinical teachers because they provide students with clinical experience not found in textbooks. I can search for papers and review medical records for learning. Such an exceptionally hard-working student! A huge exclamation mark was the only thing left in Doctor Jiangs mind. Intelligence should allow for less effort, but what if a genius also worked hard? Huang Zhilei dared not think further. He felt his junior sisters future growth would be astonishing. Thats fine, keep it up, Doctor Jiang couldnt help himself and patted Xie Wanying on the shoulder to encourage her. No medical teacher would dislike such an extremely diligent student. Senior, Xie Wanying seized the opportunity, hoping to draw the seniors attention to Father Lius condition, Although he was admitted by the Department of Internal Medicine, its possible he needs to go to Cardiac Surgery instead of Cardiology. Do you think he needs to go to Cardiac Surgery? Doctor Jiang remembered her initial statement, which clearly indicated Xie Wanying thought Father Lius condition required Cardiac Surgery from the beginning. Yes. Personally, I dont rule out the possibility that he has the most severe form of triple-vessel disease, Xie Wanying said, her eyes fixed on Father Lius heart. She could clearly see the condition of the coronary arteries inside, and indeed they were very worrying. Triple-vessel coronary artery disease is considered the most severe form of heart attack, where Cardiologys Stenting procedure is not enough, and it requires Cardiac Surgerys bypass operation for treatment. Based on what she observed with her Special Ability, Xie Wanying predicted that Father Liu likely had a seventy percent narrowing in his three major arteries, which met the criteria she mentioned for needing to be sent for Cardiac Surgery to undergo bypass surgery. The question was how she was going to persuade her clinical senior to pay attention to this. Without coronary angiography, its impossible to confirm, Doctor Jiang said. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??. Right, but if theres such a suspicion, shouldnt we send him for it as soon as possible? Instead of leaving the patient here without doing anything, Xie Wanying tried her best to convince her senior. Doctor Jiang and Huang Zhilei looked at each other. The patient was taken in by Internal Medicine, and if they were to look at the medical records, wouldnt that be overstepping their bounds? Moreover, doing so would seem to doubt the competency of the Internal Medicine on-duty doctor. As colleagues, they generally wouldnt do such a thing, as it could lead to dislike by their peers. Only an intern would dare say such a thing, not being constrained by the environment of being a colleague. Let me tell you, you can certainly trust our Internal Medicine on-duty doctors. Our hospitals doctors are very responsible, and I can vouch for that, Doctor Jiang said, aiming more at comforting the intern to avoid disharmony, If they really suspected anything, they would have sent the patient for arterial angiography in the intervention room a long time ago. I dont distrust the seniors, but its undeniable that they might just be too busy and might not have the time to notice all the details, inadvertently neglecting certain aspects, Xie Wanying sincerely said, If another colleague raises an issue, its out of good intentions, for the patients benefit, as well as for the colleagues, right? Were just going to take another look at the medical records to be sure. Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: 【120】Hurry, emergency rescue 1 Chapter 120: 120Hurry, emergency rescue 1 The emergency department is busy; sometimes several patients come in at once, and a single ER doctor can definitely become overwhelmed, missed details are inevitable. It has been statistically proven abroad that the most common medical errors are missed and misdiagnosed cases, and they cant always be completely avoided. This was something that neither Doctor Jiang nor Huang Zhilei could refute. Doctor Jiang had no choice but to tell the truth, The problem is, it wouldnt be appropriate for me to make suggestions. Since Im neither a thoracic nor a cardiology doctor, Im not a specialist in this area, and I dont have persuasive power. If youre going to argue with someone, without bringing in an expert in that field, they wont pay any attention to you at all. Because youre not a specialist in that field, what right do you have to argue with a specialist about their expertise? Which attending is on duty for emergency internal medicine today? Huang Zhilei asked, having understood something. It should be Doctor Lin from cardiology on duty in the ER, Doctor Jiang replied. Lets go, Doctor Jiang motioned with his hand, Ill take you to see another patient. Clearly, Doctor Jiang was trying to be kind; he didnt want an intern, because of sympathy for a patients family, to be drawn into an unfavorable situation. As an intern, Xie Wanying had boldly spoken up, and old Jiang, who had been in the field for many years, knew right away that she must have been influenced by the patients family outside. After all, as an intern fresh in clinical practice, its easy to be very eager, Doctor Jiang understood; he had gone through the same phase when he was a medical student. Helpless, Xie Wanying had no choice but to walk with her seniors while continuing to brainstorm in her heart. The group left the resuscitation room. They heard nurses talking to one another, We have to transfer out the one on the cardiac monitor, another more serious patient is coming in; thats what Doctor Lin said. Theyre going to transfer Father Liu out now? Upon hearing this, Xie Wanying grew even more anxious. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??.? In the crowded emergency room, where so many patients were present, it was impossible for nurses and doctors to constantly monitor every patients condition. For Father Liu, who might suffer a severe episode at any time, the cardiac monitor represented his last line of defense. Without the monitor, Father Liu would be left in the care of his family members at his bedside. And Father Lius family member was just a seven-year-old child! Apparently, Doctor Lin didnt seem to have considered these factorswas it due to ignorance, or something else? Xie Wanying, anxious, slowed her pace considerably, practically looking back with every step she took. Huang Zhilei noticed and comforted his junior, Wait a moment, Ill see if I know someone and ask if we could check his medical records. But it was too late! Xie Wanying turned back, her eyes fixed on the resuscitation room: Father Lius cardiac condition was changing. Seeing her like this, Doctor Jiang scratched his head and smiled at Huang Zhilei, Its been a very long time since Ive come across a medical student like this. Medical students just entering the clinic are full of eagerness, but when faced with the realities of clinical practice, they are like newborns, simply curious babies, more likely to watch than dare to act or speak out. Teachers have always said, clinical practice is nothing like the textbooks, reality and the words on textbook pages are two entirely different worlds. Since the medical students remembered their teachers words, they wouldnt dare to take rash actions. The passion displayed by Xie Wanying is something that not even many experienced clinicians who have become Slick may not be able to achieve. To reach her level is definitely not easy; it meant engraving the oath of becoming a doctor deep into ones bones. It requires immense bravery to fear nothing if it means being able to protect a patients life. All that can be said is, Xie Wanying had managed to move Doctor Jiang a bit. Doctor Jiang changed his tone and said, Alright then, Ill try to find Doctor Lin and ask about the situation. Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: 【121】Hurry, emergency rescue 2 Chapter 121: 121Hurry, emergency rescue 2 Speaking of which, Doctor Jiang caught sight of Dr. Lins back and called out, Old Lin, I have a question for you. Dr. Lin, who was called, turned back around. Dr. Lin was somewhat skinny, with a refined appearance, and about the same age as Doctor Jiang. Both were attendings, but Dr. Lin wore a more serious expression on his face, giving the impression of someone not too easy to talk to. Therefore, Doctor Jiang felt a little uneasy when he greeted him. After all, General Surgery Department One specialized in gastrointestinal diseases, while Cardiology dealt with heart conditions. They didnt interact much on a daily basis and werent very familiar with each other. Whats the matter? Dr. Lin, whose eyes were intently watching the blood pressure being taken by a nurse for a patient, obviously wasnt too pleased to be interrupted with a question at that moment. Its like this, could I take a look at the medical records of the patient from Cardiology that you admitted to the emergency room? Doctor Jiang approached him tentatively. Do you know that patient? Having confirmed that the patients blood pressure wasnt high, Dr. Lin managed to find a moment to counter-question Doctor Jiang. I dont, Doctor Jiang couldnt lie. Why do you want to see his medical records? Dr. Lin turned his head and scrutinized his colleague, probably finding Doctor Jiangs request quite odd. If it wasnt a patient he knew, why the curiosity to see their medical records? Let me explain. Its about this intern, Xie Wanying. Shes particularly concerned about this patient, possibly because, Doctor Jiang whispered into Dr. Lins ear, hoping to quickly move him with the medical students concern. Dr. Lins brows knotted almost instantly, and he nearly shouted at Doctor Jiang: What are you talking about? Where do you think this is, the emergency department! Here in the emergency department, we barely have time to handle patients, let alone to discuss medical records with interns. If you want to discuss, please go back to the school, or wait until theres downtime in the inpatient department to discuss at leisure. Old Lin, look, just let me see the records. You go on with your work, and Ill talk to her, Doctor Jiang said, seeing Dr. Lins expression and having to resort to cajoling. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. Youre really at leisure? Your surgery department has run out of patients to see? Dr. Lin was a little temperamental. The Cardiology department was indeed busy, while the Surgery department seemed to be having a leisurely time, even free enough to chat with interns. Of course, Doctor Jiang had patients to see; he was just taking a brief break, without any new surgical patients coming into the emergency room for the moment. The emergency room was always like this sometimes patients came in droves, other times there would be a lull. Seeing this, Doctor Jiang scratched his head again, troubled about how to find another way through. When the conversation ceased, Xie Wanying, who stood behind her senior, suddenly started running. She dashed through the crowd like a gust of wind. Huang Zhilei and others turned in surprise, watching her and not knowing what had gotten into her. Why did she run off? Dr. Lin asked the two in front of him. I dont know, Doctor Jiang honestly replied. Is she the one who wanted to see the patients records? Why would she run, scared I would scold her? Dr. Lin complained, thinking that modern medical students were such snowflakes, running away without him even saying much. No, definitely not, Huang Zhilei, who had seen the capability of his junior the night before, trusted her and promptly dismissed Dr. Lins suggestion, My junior sister would never run away. Then why did she suddenly run? Dr. Lin, as a senior, started instructing Huang Zhilei, Shes new to the internship and doesnt understand, didnt you tell her? If someone in a white coat suddenly starts running in the emergency room, the public cant tell if shes a doctor or an intern and might panic. Were all not running you only run when its time for a patients emergency resuscitation Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: 【122】Hurry, emergency rescue 3 Chapter 122: 122Hurry, emergency rescue 3 I know! Huang Zhilei interrupted him urgently and likewise broke into a run. This left Doctor Lin and Doctor Jiang stunned for a moment. What was going on? It turned out that as Xie Wanying ran through the crowd as agile as a leopard, she didnt draw much attention or cause any panic. However, the place she ran into was the very special resuscitation room Doctor Lin had mentioned! Realizing it was the resuscitation room, Doctor Jiang followed suit, fearing that the patient with gastric bleeding in his resuscitation room was in trouble, and quickly rushed to check. At that time, Yue Wentong, who was standing in front of the nurse station, was the first to see Xie Wanying rush into the resuscitation room. After a moment of surprise, the only image that flashed into his mind was of her successfully resuscitating an elderly patient in front of him more than three years ago. His intuition told him something must be about to happen. Turning around, Yue Wentong was the first one to follow into the resuscitation room. As he looked up, he saw Xie Wanying push away the dazed nurse with a shove. Whats wrong! the nurse exclaimed, then snapped back to reality and yelled, The patients heartbeat has stopped! At the same time, Xie Wanying positioned her hands one on top of the other on the patients chest and began to perform rapid cardiac compressions. Yue Wentong, standing aside, wondered how he could help, when two more people rushed in, knocking him to the side. The people who came in were none other than Huang Zhilei and Doctor Jiang. In front of several onlookers, the monitor connected to the patient emitted a persistent, ear-piercing beeping alarm. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.? Doctor Jiangs face turned pale, and he yelled loudly for Doctor Lin, Old Lin, hurry, your patient, cardiac arrest Doctor Lin, who was observing the group running, hadnt thought it had anything to do with him. After all, he only remembered that the patient in his resuscitation room was about to be discharged, seemingly out of danger. He had taken a few steps in the opposite direction when he suddenly heard Doctor Jiang calling for him; surprised, he turned around and asked in confusion, Who are you talking about, which patient, my patient? This rhetorical question almost doubted whether Doctor Jiang was out of his mind. Yes, Doctor Lin, your patient in the resuscitation room! the nurse called out as she ran out of the room. Now it seemed to be confirmed without doubt. Doctor Lin quickened his pace towards the resuscitation room, surprised, Wasnt it said that the patient being transferred from City Hospital Six hasnt arrived yet? Where did the patient in need of resuscitation come from? Its the one who was lying in the resuscitation room, the nurse explained hurriedly, almost incoherently, You told me to remove the monitor leads from him. Just as I was about to do so, the alarm on the monitor went off. The nurse on the scene hadnt been able to react immediately, and it was fortunate that someone had burst into the resuscitation room and pushed her aside to start immediate cardiac compressions on the patient. Is she your student, Doctor Lin? She reacted extremely fast, the nurse remarked, squeezing out a sweat herself first. Seeing a patient whose condition seemed to be improving suddenly suffer cardiac arrest was a shock to anyone. The nurse figured she herself would need a moment to regain her composure before remembering to call a doctor, let alone perform cardiac compressions. At that time, anyone who could rush into the resuscitation room to perform a rescue was definitely a formidable individual, the nurse thought. Because thats how it is with cardiac patients: the faster the resuscitation, the higher the chance of success, but very few can remain so composed. Hearing the nurses account, Doctor Lin denied, No, I didnt bring any students today. As he spoke, he hastened into the resuscitation room to see who was so brave. Catching sight of the female intern performing cardiac compressions, he shouted in alarm, Who let her perform cardiac compressions? Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: 【123】Hurry, emergency rescue 4 Chapter 123: 123Hurry, emergency rescue 4 Could a trainee perform standard heart compressions? Doctor Lin stared incredulously. If the heart compressions arent done correctly, its just wasting the patients golden rescue time do it wrong, and youre not saving a patient; youre killing one. What are these two doing just standing around? Doctor Lin rolled up his sleeves and looked at Doctor Jiang and Huang Zhilei discontentedly. Hold on, Old Lin, its almost Doctor Jiang grabbed him, urging him to calm down. Sometimes, emergency treatment for patients is not about having more people rush in to help. Resuscitation needs to follow an order, and the more urgent the situation, the more a cool head is required. If someone had already started performing heart compressions on the patient, the best thing others could do was to prepare to step in when the person before them became tired or wasnt compressing effectively. Because switching out compressors effectively meant pausing the resuscitation, which isnt necessarily beneficial for a patient whose heartbeat is on the verge of recovery. Now, that was exactly the situation with Father Liu. Stopped and cautioned by his colleague, Doctor Lin turned to watch how Xie Wanying was doing. With both hands pressed on the patients chest, Xie Wanyings arms were straight like columns, generating the most powerful compression force. At this sight, Doctor Lin was somewhat surprised. He knew all too well that many clinical medicine students started with straight arms during heart compressions but within seconds, their arms would be almost completely bent. Keeping the arms perfectly straight required significant arm strength as well as movements honed through training. Moreover, the key to heart compression was accuracy in positioning, at the middle-to-lower third of the sternum. This obviously wasnt too difficult, but what was tougher was maintaining the frequency and depth of the continuous heart compressions according to the standards, or else it would hardly be effective. The frequency should follow the CPR guidelines, reaching a hundred to a hundred and twenty compressions per minute. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.?? For an adult, the compression depth should be up to five centimeters deep, while controlling the force to not press down too hard, which could easily break the patients ribs. So, achieving such standard and effective actions is not just a challenge for the average person but also for medical students. Even after practicing multiple times on mannequins, compressing on a real person feels completely different. When new clinical medical students are tasked with performing life-saving heart compressions on dying patients, the teachers dont expect them to get it right. It was for this reason that Doctor Lin did not agree to let a trainee be the first to perform heart compressions. But now, looking at it, Xie Wanyings depth with each compression was adequate, as could be seen from the patients chest movement. Xie Wanyings rate of compression showcased her distinct performance as a female medical student compared to the others. A nearby nurse couldnt help but count for her: one, two, three, four, five, six it seemed as if the count could barely keep up with her pace. Fast, it had to be fast, desperately pushing, in a rhythm racing against the Death God for a human life. A hundred and twenty compressions per minute could only be achieved by gambling with lives. Even if all ones strength was spent, one could not stop, absolutely could not, just a little bit more, its getting faster On the monitor, what sounded like Deaths doorbella straight linesuddenly changed back to beeping, beeps, beeps, beeps, as the gates of the King of Hells palace were forced shut, and the heartbeat returned to its waveform. Xie Wanying immediately stopped her hands any further compression now would be redundant and could potentially harm the patient. Everyone around focused their eyes on her face. Huang Zhilei was the first to react. He approached the bed, took out a medical flashlight to check Father Lius pupils, then felt his carotid artery, and measured his blood pressure. Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Counselor came 1 Chapter 124: Counselor came 1 Fortunately, thanks to the most timely chest compressions, Father Liu seemed to have no brain damage and quickly regained consciousness. His blood pressure and arterial pulse returned, proving that the patients life had been pulled back from the brink. Father Lius eyelids fluttered, straining to open his eyes as if searching for the life-saving hero among them. Alright, take a rest, Huang Zhilei said to his junior sister, giving her an inward thumbs up. The cardiac compressions performed by his junior sister validated the standard and efficacy of chest compressions in resuscitating patients, something he couldnt achieve when he first entered clinical practice. Senior brother, Im not tired, Xie Wanying looked up and replied to her senior brother and then saw Doctor Lin and Doctor Jiang staring intently at her from behind him. She claimed to be untired, and indeed she was. This was observed by Doctor Lin and Doctor Jiang. Xie Wanyings relaxed demeanor and the absence of sweat on her face, which couldnt be simply chalked up to the winter season, gave her away. In their medical careers, not to mention female doctors, even among the male doctors who performed cardiac compressions with the intensity that Xie Wanying had, few didnt gasp for breath afterwards. Womens physical strength was generally less than mens, but Xie Wanying showed no signs of this weakness. Xie Wanying secretly gripped the palm of her hand: Not bad at all, over three years of physical training had paid off. Comparing herself to the crisis she felt more than three years ago when resuscitating an elderly patient with severe blood loss, she was quite satisfied with her current ease and determined to keep up with her exercise regimen. Being a doctor really, really requires physical strength. Old Lin, arent you going to look at the medical record? Doctor Jiang snapped back to reality and turned to ask his colleague. Doctor Lin realized the gravity of the situation and hurriedly called for a nurse to fetch Father Lius medical record, explaining to his colleagues, This patient wasnt handled by me. I was needed in the operating room for emergency surgery this afternoon, so the department arranged for our graduate student to cover my shift in the ER. Shes the one who took over. She didnt mention any danger with this patients condition when handing over the shift to me; instead, she said the patient was stable enough to be transferred. Just then, the patient at City Hospital No. 6 said their situation was very urgent. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.?? Doctor Jiang and the others listened to Doctor Lins explanation and could understand his special circumstances. Just returning to the emergency department to take over for a colleague, Doctor Lin wouldnt have had time to re-examine every patient. Thats the nature of the emergency department, where doctors may need to immediately attend to critical incoming patients during a shift handover, leaving less urgent cases for later. Could it be that the person handing over the shift to Old Lin missed the severity of Father Lius condition and thus didnt inform him? Honestly, Old Lin, we wanted to check the medical record because she thought the patients condition might be severe enough to be a triple vessel disease? Doctor Jiang, reaching this point, confided the reason to Doctor Lin. This time, he wasnt afraid of being scolded by Doctor Lin. He believed that after having witnessed Xie Wanyings performance, Doctor Lin would have gained a new understanding of this trainee. Triple vessel disease? Doctor Lin was taken aback, his brows furrowing tightly. If true, the situation was more complicated. He feared his previous graduate student had missed or misdiagnosed the condition, saying, If so, we need to immediately call for a cardiothoracic consultant. Are you looking for someone from cardiothoracic surgery? Suddenly, a head peeked through the crack in the door of the resuscitation room. Everyone turned at the sound to see who it was. Yue Wentong was the first to recognize the face of their instructor, nervously asking, Teacher Ren, when did you arrive? Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Counselor came 2 Chapter 125: Counselor came 2 The visit from the student advisor for an inspection, without prior notification, was enough to scare the soul out of any student. Waving at the two students from his class, Ren Chongda said bluntly, I was passing by and thought Id try my luck to see if any of you had come to the emergency department to learn something. I always have to check if any of you dumb birds have learned to walk in the emergency room. With humor and wit in his words, those who didnt understand might think Teacher Ren was joking. In reality, his words carried deeper meaning. In the emergency department, where its often necessary to run, learning not to is a crucial lesson. Running is akin to panicking, indicating a lack of confidence in ones ability to handle emergencies, and an inability to predict and control the rapid development of a patients condition. Hearing the student advisors words, Yue Wentong and Xie Wanying felt a sudden increase in pressure. Ren Chongda, however, believed he was not expecting too much, after all, it was his class leader and the sole female academic star from his class present. Realizing something, Doctor Lin asked Ren Chongda, Did you just say you could help find someone from cardiothoracic? Who are you looking for? Youre not from cardiothoracic. With the situation being urgent, Ren Chongda picked up his phone to make a call, HelloIm in the emergency room. What are you doing in the emergency room? Werent you supposed to go to President Wus house? Hasnt Cao Yong already gone? We were just waiting for us two. Come to the emergency room for a moment. Anyway, I know you must be right outside the ER door now. To visit someones home, one had to pass by the ER door, because the employee dormitory buildings were built right next to the hospital back then. Alright, Im in the ER, where are you? the person on the other end replied, reluctantly entering the ER with a hint of frustration in their voice. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??.? In the resuscitation room, Ren Chongda put down his phone and waved to someone outside. A few seconds later, everyone saw Zhu Huicang appear behind Ren Chongda. Doctor Lin internally rebuked himself for his foolishness. Everyone in the hospital knew who The Three Musketeers werethose three who were always together. If it wasnt Cao Yong with Ren Chongda, it had to be Zhu Huicang. Whats the matter? Zhu Huicang asked, holding gifts meant for house-visitinga couple of bags of fruit and candy. Take a look at the medical records, Ren Chongda replied, taking the items from him. Uncertain, Doctor Lin asked Zhu Huicang, Do you have time? If you dont, I will call your cardiothoracic departments on-duty staff. Zhu Huicang didnt want to deal with the situation; he wasnt on duty, and so he cast an annoyed glance at Ren Chongda for summoning him. Ren Chongda also blinked, wondering if hed been too meddlesome. Xie Wanying only knew that Father Lius condition couldnt wait. Seizing the opportunity, she immediately said to her seniors, Teacher, please take a look at the medical records. Just now, the patients heart stopped once, we cant wait. And, outside, theres only his seven-year-old daughter waiting for him. I asked his daughter, and she told me she has no mother and only her father left. The family information she revealed caused an uproar among the group. What did you just say?! Old Lin, did you know about this? I didnt know! Nobody told me that, she didnt mention this situation when she handed over the shift to me! It meant that just a moment ago, the world was almost one orphan richer, with no mother or father. If this father died, how could the doctor tell a seven-year-old girl that her father was dead. Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: After discussion, the seniors decided to do 1 Chapter 126: After discussion, the seniors decided to do 1 Doctor Lins head was spinning as he snatched the medical record from the nurses hands, resenting aloud, You never mentioned it! Didnt Doctor Zhang tell you during the handover, Doctor Lin? We asked her earlier if this patient had any relatives, and she said she would inquire, but she never updated us on the situation, the nurse replied, refusing to take the blame. Zhu Huicang pushed his glasses up and, upon recognizing Xie Wanyings features, recalled their meeting over three years ago: Was she the girl Cao Yong saw that looked completely dispirited? Is she now studying at our hospital? Zhu Huicang asked his old classmate Ren Chongda. She has come for an internship in the Neurosurgery Department; isnt she following Huang Zhilei? said Ren Chongda. Oh, Zhu Huicang thought to himself, wondering if someone was overjoyed because the junior sister was coming to intern in their department. Meanwhile, Doctor Lin was flipping through Father Lius previously conducted ECG: This, this Zhu Huicang quickly leaned in to take a look and then glanced at Doctor Lin, Your patient? No, not me! Doctor Lin denied vehemently, using all his strength, She didnt tell me there was a change in his ECG, she said the ECG looked fine and the blood tests for myocardial infarction were normal. With such a serious issue at hand, this was a blame he could not bear! You call this no issue? Isnt the ST segment depressed? Zhu Huicang pointed out the problem immediately, Isnt this a typical sign of myocardial ischemia? Of course, Doctor Lin had seen it too, which is why he was desperately denying it: Yes, yes, yes, its myocardial ischemia. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ??.? Not just myocardial ischemia, right? The patients chief complaint was chest pain that had vaguely started in the morning and had been painful for several hours before being admitted. Its definitely ACS. With ACS, we must be vigilant. He should be on cardiac monitoring for at least eight hours. How long has it been since he was admitted to our emergency department? Zhu Huicang asked, looking at his watch to calculate the time. ACS stands for acute coronary syndrome. First of all, normal cardiac enzyme tests do not mean that there is no myocardial infarction. The standard diagnosis for a myocardial infarction is not just based on cardiac enzyme tests. Its confirmed when two out of the three indicators matcheither the ECG, the cardiac enzymes, or clinical symptoms. Secondly, the ECG can also present with pseudonormal patterns. For instance, some myocardial infarction patients might undergo an ECG during the very acute phase. At this time, the patient is in the acute injury phase of ST-T abnormalities, before the full development phase, and the ECG may temporarily return to normal. Needless to say, this kind of normality is pseudo-normal. Therefore, ECGs conducted during this period can easily lead to a misdiagnosis by the doctor, and Father Liu might well be such a case. Experienced hospitals certainly provide guidance and requirements for clinical doctors in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial infarctions. For example, at Guoxie, the protocol is that if the initial ECG appears largely normal but the patient complains about symptoms not normal and suspects ACS, as Zhu Huicang has mentioned, cardiac monitoring for over eight hours is required. Eight hours of ECG monitoring does not mean doctors can ignore the patient once the machine is connected. Such monitoring would be meaningless. Doctors need to check back from time to time to see if there are any developments or changes in the patients ECG. Such subtle changes in a patients condition require a doctors vigilance and responsibility for them to be detected. If its a doctor with a strong sense of responsibility, they might even perform another ECG for the patient periodically. As Xie Wanying initially argued with Doctor Jiang, the ECG monitoring uses simulated leads which are not up to the standards of an ECG machine. Chapter 127 - Chapter 127: After discussion, the seniors decided to do 2 Chapter 127: After discussion, the seniors decided to do 2 Even if any of the preceding doctors had attended to just one of these details, the terrifying consequences that occurred today wouldnt have happened. Father Liu nearly died; his heart monitor was about to be turned off before he passed. Wouldnt saying that out loud amount to accusing the doctors of disregarding human life? Theres only an admission record in the medical history. What about the subsequent medical records? No follow-up records of blood pressure and heart rate? No additional ECG? Has the patient been left unattended for a whole three hours since admission? Then why bother having him stay in the resuscitation room? Zhu Hui Cangs disbelief grew as he looked harder, grabbing Doctor Lins face and demanding, Hey, buddy, whats going on with your cardiology department? Doctor Lins complexion turned paler and paler, his lips quivering. He had been led into a trap by someone! Youre absolutely right. Doctor Lin was a straightforward man, candid in admitting wrongdoing. But you didnt do anything? Zhu Hui Cang questioned. It wasnt me, Ive said it so many times, it was Zhang Xiaohui! Doctor Lin felt an urge to punch someone at that moment. Who is Zhang Xiaohui? Zhu Hui Cang seemed to have no recollection of such a person. Shes a graduate student in our department; she was called in to cover my shift this afternoon. Doctor Lin replied. Shes just a graduate student in your department and you trusted her so much? Zhu Hui Cang adjusted his glasses, continuing his interrogation. Shes our chiefs graduate student, okay? Its said she will stay in our department in the future. Doctor Lin spoke the truth. Had Zhang Xiaohui not been a student recommended by the chief, he wouldnt have trusted her entirely. But now, he felt that her performance did not fit the level of a graduate student from his department. It could be understood if another hospital missed the diagnosis, but your department should have been trained for this. Such a patient definitely needs another ECG. Its impossible that there was no action for several hours, and yet you were asked to remove the monitor? Doctor Jiang, who had been listening, found it incredible. He had done a rotation in Guoxies cardiology department and was clear on how they trained their physicians. Even if he wasnt a cardiologist himself, if he were to take on Father Lius case, he certainly wouldnt handle it this way. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ????.? They even asked you to remove the monitor? Zhu Hui Cang was even more astonished by the information Doctor Jiang revealed last, Why remove it? What was the reason? All Doctor Lin could think of was hammering someone Yes, the incident happened when it was removed. Fortunately, Huang Zhileis junior was there. She immediately performed cardiac compressions and resuscitated the patient. Doctor Jiang recounted the incident, filling in for Doctor Lin. Huang Zhilei was overjoyed, having a skilled junior like her was different; it also cast a halo on himself. Xie Wanying. Zhu Hui Cang remembered this name and couldnt help but sigh. He remembered not only the scene of her meeting with Cao Yong over three years ago but also the image of her saving an elderly man. Had this seemingly talented female medical student grown further? Zhu Hui Cang cast a questioning glance at his old classmate: Why havent you mentioned her much lately? Hey, its very important to give your old classmates a heads-up about such a talented student. Ren Chongda couldnt care less. You, Zhu Hui Cang, were the one who paid attention three years ago and then forgot about it; thats your business. In any case, some people havent forgotten. Moreover, a promising seedling needs to be kept cool, and the student mustnt find out too soon and become self-satisfied, proud, and stop striving for improvement. Even if Xie Wanying seemed very humble, as a supervisor, it was essential to protect an outstanding student. In fact, the news had been flying around in the group these past few days. It was just that Zhu Hui Cang probably hadnt logged onto QQ and didnt know about it. Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: After discussion, the seniors decided to do 3 Chapter 128: After discussion, the seniors decided to do 3 Doctor Lin picked up the phone, maintaining his composure first, he wanted to handle the patient before settling scores with someone. Calling the cardiology department, Doctor Lin turned to confer with Zhu Huicang, Lets transfer to your cardiac surgery unit. After all, the heart has suddenly stopped, it must be quite serious. Wont your cardiology department do an angiography first? Zhu Huicang raised an objection. Doctor Lin echoed Doctor Jiangs suspicion at this point, He suspects the patient might have triple vessel disease. Its not me, its her, Doctor Jiang clarified with a rueful smile. It was her again. Zhu Huicang quickly asked Xie Wanying, How did you come to this conclusion? Why do you suspect the patient has triple vessel disease? Having just been observing, Wanying now looked at the patients medical record and became even more certain of her suspicion; she told her seniors, Its not just a common ST segment depression, its a widespread ST segment depression, which is not common. If the seniors have paid attention to recently published papers internationally, researchers have been trying to sum up whether this is a typical change due to ischemia caused by severe blockage of the left main coronary artery or severe triple vessel disease. On hearing her explanation, Doctor Lin and Zhu Huicang remembered there had been such a view in a recent international medical perspective. Given the patient has already experienced cardiac arrest and with these rare clinical changes, it might not just be triple vessel disease but also possible vascular malformation. Intervention carries risks, it might be safer to perform bypass surgery. If interventional stent surgery fails and then sending for bypass surgery means losing the golden opportunity for rescue, Xie Wanying further answered. Doctor Lin and Zhu Huicang looked at each other, then asked her, Do you know what triple vessel disease is? Doctor Jiang and Huang Zhilei noticed: these specialists, obviously, had become more interested in the trainee as they kept asking questions. Triple vessel disease refers to the three most important main coronary arteries of the heartthe right coronary artery, the left anterior descending artery, and the left circumflex arteryall undergoing relatively severe changes, with stenosis that can reach over seventy percent, Xie Wanying stated. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.?? Do you know where the anatomy of these three vessels is located? Yue Wentong, standing opposite her, began to sweat when he heard the two specialists ask this question. Continuing the examination like this, no medical student would be able to withstand it. With a swoosh, Xie Wanying quickly pulled out a notebook from the pocket of her white coat, rapidly flipped to a blank page, drew a pen, and swiftly sketched on the paper! She drew with amazing speed, creating an accurate heart diagram in just a few strokes. Stop! Zhu Huicang and Doctor Lin shouted in unison, asking her to stop drawing. Whats the point of continuing the test? No need for further testing; shed surely get a hundred percent. What were they thinking, why suddenly wanting to test a student? Perhaps encountering such a bright student, they couldnt help but want to test her; rather than testing, they were probably itching for a chance to converse with a potential medical prodigy. The cardiology department had not connected earlier, but now they were returning the call. Doctor Lin listened to the person on the other end while maintaining a serious expression, and asked Zhu Huicang, Is it that your cardiac surgery unit has no beds available? That should be the case, Zhu Huicang didnt need to think about it, as beds were in high demand in every department. Go to the ICU after surgery? But as far as I know, there are no beds available in the ICU either, Doctor Lin remarked, unless patients in your department who are recovering well in the ICU can be moved down to your department to free up a bed, your department would need to have a bed available. No beds available? What about Father Liu after his surgery? Yue Wentong, who had been at a loss about what he could do, suddenly remembered the patients outside his own department. Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Directors House 1 Chapter 129: Directors House 1 Suddenly, Yue Wentong said to the teachers, There is a patient of Professor Li outside that I was tasked to pick up. Im quite familiar with this patients condition and its not very serious, so perhaps we can let him sleep in the corridor of our department for tonight and move him to a bed tomorrow. It made sense! The senior clinicians exchanged quick glances. Zhu Huicang immediately made a phone call to communicate with Professor Li from his own department. When Professor Li heard over the phone that a seven-year-old little girl was about to lose her father, he agreed to go talk to his patient about giving up their bed. You take him to the operating room first, Zhu Huicang said after finishing the call, directing Yue Wentong. Following the clinicians instructions, Yue Wentong and the nurses took Father Liu out of the emergency room, preparing to head for the operating room. As for the original patient, once the paperwork was done, the nurses could take him to the cardiothoracic surgery department since his condition wasnt urgent and didnt require emergency treatment. The doctors and nurses pushed Father Liu out of the emergency room together. Among the crowd, a seven-year-old girl ran over with a thud, calling out to the stretcher, Daddy, how are you? At this moment, Father Liu was still in mortal danger, with the Death God tugging at him. Hearing his daughters voice, he exerted strength to open his eyes and said to his daughter, Zhenzhen, be good, listen to the doctor The little girls name turned out to be Zhenzhen. Seeing this scene, the group of doctors and nurses truly felt their hearts ache. Because of this, Doctor Lin felt like scolding someone again, picking up the phone to call that person, but that person took forever to answer. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?0.0 Xie Wanying, who should have stayed in the emergency room with her senior brother, saw this and said to Huang Zhilei, Senior brother, may I go and keep her company? Okay, Huang Zhilei agreed, considering it would be better for a little girl to be accompanied by a female doctor. Besides, the nurses had said they would take the little girl to the nurse station, but they would be too busy to watch her anyway. Xie Wanying walked over and took the little girls hand on her own initiative. Zhenzhen lifted her little head to look up at her. Her small mouth curled into a smile, her worried little face brightened with a glimpse of joy like the sun peeking out from behind clouds, and she said, With a doctor sister here, my dad and I are at ease. Im sure my dad will be fine. One could only say that the child was smart, knowing and seeing that she had rushed into the emergency room to save her father. Xie Wanying felt a heavy responsibility on her shoulders and held the childs hand tightly. Meanwhile, Zhu Huicang had helped Doctor Lin transfer the patient and walked out of the emergency room shoulder to shoulder with his old classmate Ren Chongda. The three of them had agreed to go to President Wus house for a New Years visit and to eat dumplings, but they were now late and both men hastened their steps. The night had fallen dark, and it was nearly seven oclock. Upon arriving at President Wus house, they rang the doorbell, ding-dong. The door was opened by President Wus wife, Comrade Chiang Ying. Youre here, Chiang Ying beckoned them warmly, Come in quickly. The dumplings are wrapped, and we are just waiting for everyone to arrive so we can start cooking them. It was unknown how many people were expected at President Wus house for dumplings that evening. Zhu Huicang and Ren Chongda entered the house and only saw Cao Yong sitting alone in the living room, busy helping Chiang Ying wrap some more dumplings. Hearing their footsteps, Cao Yong rolled up his sleeves, took a break, and urged them, Quickly come help, dont dawdle. Zhu Huicang and Ren Chongda put down the fruits and candies, washed their hands, and sat down with Cao Yong to wrap dumplings together. At this time, the doorbell rang again, ding-dong, ding-dong. Unsure who else had come, Chiang Ying murmured, There are really a lot of guests tonight. Could it be that everyone got the message, knowing that my Old Wu isnt home during the day and only comes back in the evening? Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: Directors House 2 Chapter 130: Directors House 2 Chiang Ying opened the door and saw three young, beautiful girls standing outside. All three girls had long, flowing hair, wore fashionable winter fur hats, short skirts, and leg-hugging pants. Two of them had brightly colored down jackets, and one wore a white cashmere short coat. During the New Year period, who wouldnt dress up beautifully? All three girls had their eyebrows drawn and lipstick applied. At this thought, Chiang Ying came back to her senses, thinking of The Three Musketeers in the living room, Mingming was handsome, but today he didnt seem to dress up much. Are you from our hospital? Chiang Ying asked the guests, clearly unfamiliar with the three girls in front of her. Yes. Weve come to pay a New Years visit to President Wu, Teacher Chiang, said the lead girl. Director Zhao was busy, so he sent us to bring something to President Wu on his behalf. Are you from Director Zhaos department? Chiang Ying continued in response to the others statement. Im Zhang Xiaohui, and these two are Shen Xifei and Huang Beibei, said Zhang Xiaohui. Shen Xifei was eager to continue, Teacher Chiang, Zhang Xiaohui is now Director Zhaos postgraduate student in the Cardiology Department, the one who will stay in the Cardiology Department in the future. Huang Beibei and I are postgraduates in Gynecology and Hematology; we will work hard to stay at the hospital. Meanwhile, Huang Beibei also began to establish a connection, Teacher Chiang, I dont know if you remember, but all three of us were once students in the Medical College Art Troupe. You came to give us dance guidance in the Troupe before. Chiang Ying was a dance teacher at the National Conservatory of Music. With such an introduction from the other party, Chiang Ying tried hard to recall her impressions of these girls; there might have been a bit, It seems With that, she stepped aside from the doorway to let the three young ladies into her home. Anyway, since they said they were from Director Zhaos group, and Director Zhao of the Cardiology Department was a former student of her husband and had a good relationship with him. Once Zhang Xiaohui and the others entered the living room and saw The Three Musketeers packing dumplings, they were instantly thrilled. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?.?0 Its actually them, Shen Xifei exchanged glances with the others. This was truly unexpected for them; it was not easy to find an opportunity to talk and get close to The Three Musketeers normally. Have a seat, Chiang Ying said to them, Help yourselves to chairs and stools. Zhang Xiaohui and the others took small stools to sit down on, but dared not really approach Cao Yong and the other two. Chiang Ying, busy returning to the kitchen, looked back and asked Zhu Huicang, Why didnt your wife come? Shes on duty today; she said she would come over tomorrow to pay a New Years visit, Zhu Huicang, intently making dumplings without lifting his head, was unaware of who had arrived. Youve been married for a year now, right? About to have a child. What about them? Chiang Ying turned to ask about the love life of the two bachelors. Theres not even a hint, Ren Chongda, the candid man, answered swiftly. No hint, so start looking, Chiang Ying retorted, Good people with no shortcomings, how can they not find a partner? Isnt that a joke? Why didnt you dress up better today? Ren Chongda, the straightforward man, continued bluntly: President Wus home is like our own, its just eating dumplings, not going on stage, no need to dress up. Hearing this, Zhang Xiaohui and the others faces stiffened a bit. In comparison, was their attire for visiting the Presidents house perhaps a bit too much? Across from her, Chiang Ying heard Ren Chongdas candid remark and laughed, Old Wu must be thrilled, right, just like your own home. Actually, you must have someone you like, right? I can tell. Take Cao Yong for example, he went abroad for three years, and everyone thought he might bring back a foreign girl. Chapter 131 - Chapter 131: Directors House 3 Chapter 131: Directors House 3 Cao Yong hurriedly joined the chorus of denials, Where did this rumor come from? A foreign girl? Why would he, a handsome local guy, go for a foreign girl? Exactly, I also think its impossible. You have plenty of girls who like you. Ive heard from your mom that many people want to matchmake for youcivil servants, teachers, artists, and company office workers, they have it all. Your mom even said you can pick whatever you likeits just a joke. She mentioned that you were already popular among your female classmates in primary and middle school and that many of them still hold a strong impression of you to this very day. Chiang Ying spoke with such certainty that everyone in the living room turned to look at Cao Yong. Zhang Xiaohui and Shen Xifei were astonished: Handsome Cao, this lady-killer, truly has a myriad of female fans. Cao Yong glared back at the two old classmates staring at him, What do you want to catch me out on with your sharp eyes? The two old classmates thought hard but couldnt recall a single woman by Cao Yongs side, except for that fairy-like Xie Wanying, in front of whom Cao Yong seemed to lose his soul every time he saw her. Zhu Huicang started chattering, Feeling pretty smug lately, arent you? Someones been to your department. Who visited Handsome Caos department? Zhang Xiaohui and Shen Xifei pricked up their ears to listen attentively. Cao Yong narrowed his eyes at Zhu Huicang, Hurry up with your dumplings, or there wont be any left for you tonight. Clearly, someone was avoiding the topic to protect his little junior sister. The doorbell rang again at the entranceanother visitor? Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?Ϧ?. Chiang Ying went to the door once more, Could it be that Old Wu finally remembers to come home for the New Year? After a while, the people in the living room heard someone speak, So many people here? Its going to be lively tonight. Recognizing the voice, those present exchanged knowing glances. Didnt expect him to show up, Zhu Huicang muttered. The man who walked in was about 1.7 meters tall, not tall nor fat, dressed in a dark blue down jacket that was dignified with a touch of trendiness, his hair cut short and stylish, and his baby face attracting the attention of young girls. Zhang Xiaohui and the others couldnt take their eyes off him, exclaiming, Teacher Tao. Tao Zhijie, from Hepatobiliary Surgery, was not from the same class as Cao Yong and others but also graduated from the eight-year program. Actually, he should be considered a senior to Cao Yong and his friends since he was one batch ahead of them. Have a seat. Ren Chongda, who was closest to him, moved a chair for Senior Tao. Tao Zhijie sat down and informed the others, Theres someone else coming soon. I saw them parking. Who could it be? Someone coming from afar to park? Could they not just walk a few steps? Unless they were not staying in the hospital or the hospital dormitory recently? Following Tao Zhijies heads-up, Chiang Ying simply stood at the door waiting for that person to enter before closing it. From a distance, they could hear the rustling at the entrance, and Chiang Yings voice carried over, Its perfect timing, your colleague is here. Zhu Huicang had a foreboding feeling. Cao Yong and Ren Chongda both turned to look at him. Unexpectedly, the person Chiang Ying brought in turned out to be two people. Both men were tall, one over 1.8 meters and the other appeared to be just over that height. They had similar crew cuts, but their facial features were completely different, clearly not brothers. The one who entered first wore a thick black suit and a tie, looking very formal, with sharp eyebrows and narrow eyes, handsome yet icy cold. As soon as the three women saw him, their hearts raced secretly as they whispered, Teacher Fu. Chapter 132 - Chapter 132: 【132】Fuming with rage Chapter 132: 132Fuming with rage Fu Xinheng was from the same department as Zhu Huicang, both in cardiothoracic surgery. The one who followed Fu Xinheng inside was also dressed quite formally, wearing a gray cashmere coat with a belt tied around the waist, exuding a bit more charm. He was named Chang Jiawei and was from the orthopedics department. Fu Xinheng and Chang Jiawei were classmates, not graduates of Guoxie, but from another well-known domestic medical school. Actually, Guoxies annual recruitment is open to the whole society, desperately seeking medical talents. As long as one is a good doctor, Guoxie wouldnt care about where they graduated from. This resulted in even fiercer internal competition. Had we known, wouldnt it have been better to come a day later? Zhu Huicang whispered, complaining about why his old classmates had to come tonight. On New Years Day, of course, everyone was rushing to visit President Wu to offer New Years greetings. President Wu originally wanted him to come this afternoon, but he operated on a patient last night and couldnt make it early, so he called to change it to tonight, Ren Chongda said. It could have been changed to tomorrow, Zhu Huicang insisted. Are you that afraid of him? Seeing the blame inexplicably directed at himself, Cao Yong mentioned his old schoolmate. Zhu Huicang said, Its not that Im afraid of him. I just dont really want to bump into him face-to-face. The fact was, Zhu Huicang and Fu Xinheng were admitted to cardiothoracic surgery in the same year. But now, it was clear that Fu Xinheng had moved ahead of Zhu Huicang, with a recent expectation of being promoted to associate chief physician. However, it wasnt because of this that Zhu Huicang felt jealous or intimidated. Cao Yong and Ren Chongda knew this very well and silently accompanied Zhu Huicang. Chiang Ying told all the visitors, Just grab a chair and sit down, dont be shy. Source: Webnovel.com, updated on ?0??. Teacher, let us move the chairs for you, Zhang Xiaohui and her other two The Three Musketeers friends promptly moved to help Fu Xinheng and Chang Jiawei with their chairs. Chang Jiawei recognized them and said, Hey, arent you Zhang Xiaohui? Yes, Teacher Chang, said Zhang Xiaohui, her face finally showing a hint of relief. Just now, whether it was The Three Musketeers or the later arriving Tao Zhijie, no one paid any attention to the three of them, regardless of how eager they appeared. Didnt our hospital hold a New Years party a while ago? You sang Eighteen Bends of the Mountain Road on stage, quite a nice performance. Chang Jiawei looked at her dress and the cashmere cardigan, and praised her, Youre also dressed beautifully today. Someone remembered the song she sang a few days ago and called her beautiful, which left Zhang Xiaohui feeling a bit thrilled. Zhang Xiaohui? Someone else called her name again, remembering the song she sang. Zhang Xiaohuis heart swelled with pride in that instant. But unexpectedly, the person calling her name this time stared at her face with wide eyes: Youre Zhang Xiaohui! The startled Zhang Xiaohui turned around to find the speaker was Zhu Huicang, staring blankly: Teacher Zhu? Others listened with surprise to Zhu Huicangs strange tone. Ren Chongda recalled something, touched his nose, and chose not to speak, letting others take the initiative. What happened? Cao Yong and Tao Zhijie asked. Hearing Zhu Huicangs tone and seeing his expression, they both knew something was wrong. Do you like listening to her sing? Chang Jiawei asked with a smile, not sensing any serious issue. Today was New Years Day after all, if anything were to happen it surely had to be something good. What do you mean listening to her sing! Zhu Huicang was furious, flinging the dumpling in his hand onto the plate, pointing his finger at Zhang Xiaohui, Tell me, why didnt you answer Doctor Lins phone call?