"Teacher Zheng, are you going to take the high-speed train or do you want me to drive you back?" Gao Shaojie quickly changed the topic and sought Zheng Ren's opinion on this matter.
"I'll just take the high-speed train since it's faster." Zheng Ren saw Liu Tianxing lying on the operating bed and felt a little strange. He was also a little distracted when he answered Gao Shaojie.
"Okay, let's go to my office to rest there for a while." Gao Shaojie immediately took out his phone and began to book tickets for Zheng Ren.
During his time in Sea City, Gao Shaojie knew that Zheng Ren was not interested in eating or socializing, so he did not arrange such activities during his visit here.
Plus, Zheng Ren said a lot of things. Gao Shaojie wanted to learn, but he was already quite confident.
After showing Zheng Ren the ticket, Zheng Ren chose to board the earliest bus there. Time was tight, so Gao Shaojie did not have time to say anything else. He hurriedly sent Zheng Ren to the high-speed railway station.
Along the way, Gao Shaojie kept apologizing.
It made sense. After coming to the Provincial Capital, he had to leave without even having a meal there. Moreover, he did not hide the fact that he had taught him TIPS surgery.
This could be considered a favor on his end. It looked like he could only wait until later when he had other opportunities to return to Sea City.
Chapter 496 - Sudden Panic
On the high-speed train, there were not many people sitting in the first-class seats.
The journey was less than an hour, and the tickets for first-class would cost a few dozens of dollars more. Most people would think it was not worth it.
Su Yun was quite satisfied with Gao Shaojie's arrangements. He listened to music, played with his phone, and occasionally looked at the scenery from outside the window.
The high-speed train left the Provincial Capital. Zheng Ren leaned against the window and quietly looked outside. No one knew what he was thinking.
"Boss, are you thinking about Liu Tianxing's condition?" Su Yun asked with a teasing expression as he moved closer to Zheng Ren.
"Yes," Zheng Ren answered. He did not try hard to hide what he was thinking.
"When did you become so sentimental? Liu Tianxing wants to kill you. Don't you hate him?"
"I did think so too in the beginning." Zheng Ren put his right index finger on his lips and looked out the window. His voice sounded a little erratic. "But recently as technology becomes more advanced, I've been less and less interested in Liu Tianxing."
"Oh, so you still actually think about people? You talk as if you can do anything."
"I grew up in an orphanage." Zheng Ren smiled. "I was bullied. If I didn't fight back, more people would bully me. In the end, I'd be worse than a stray dog."
Su Yun did not have such life experience and was stunned.
"The hospital is only a part of society. To a large extent, the ways of the world are the same. Liu Tianxing wants to kick me out of the General Hospital. I've told you this in the Capital. I can't let this go."
"Hey, my uncle has resigned."
Zheng Ren did not answer Su Yun. He looked out the window like a philosopher thinking about the future and tomorrow.
"Others treat me well and I want to repay them. With a drop of kindness, a gushing spring returns."
"Is this like how you refuse to resign because of Chief Physician Pan?"
Zheng Ren nodded. "If others want to mess with me, I have to take revenge. Otherwise, if everyone sees a soft persimmon, who wouldn't want to step on it?"
"For the first time, I think you're right." Su Yunshen agreed. Just like school bullies, entering society has never changed. It's just that there are some changes in the way they do it."
"But today, I saw Liu Tianxing raise his head on the stretcher. The moment our eyes met, do you know what I thought?" Zheng Ren asked.
"You don't actually want to operate on him now, do you?"
"Yes, I do." Zheng Ren sighed. "I'm afraid of this thought."
The teasing look on Su Yun's face disappeared. It was rare for him to not poke fun at Zheng Ren.
"The Medical University's level of surgery is not as good as mine. I have a thirty percent chance of helping him recover but why would I want to operate on him?" Zheng Ren was very confused. This was the first time Su Yun had seen Zheng Ren reveal his true feelings after meeting him. He revealed the contradictions in his three views.
"Boss, let me tell you. Is there a problem with the point you're focusing on?" The two of them were silent for almost a minute. Su Yun's face revealed a familiar expression. After he finished speaking, he blew at his fringe. The hair on his forehead fluttered about as he silently said, "Why am I so handsome?"
"Huh? What problem?" Zheng Ren did not understand what Su Yun meant.
"What happens on the tenth of December?" Su Yun asked.
"It's the date for the Nobel Prize award," Zheng Ren answered without hesitation.
"Hey! You said that you weren't coveting the Nobel Prize. Are you actually looking forward to getting the Nobel prize?" Su Yun returned to normal and said this to him sarcastically.
"Everyone knows. It's common knowledge."
"You're a heartless man." Su Yun clicked his tongue and said, "Don't you know that the tenth of December is Little Yiren's birthday?"
Su Yun's words successfully diverted Zheng Ren's attention.
Liu Tianxing, the sparks created by the fierce collision between curing a patient, and saving a life... All of these were not as important as Xie Yiren.
"Boss, is your fickle nature a natural part of your personality?" Su Yun asked.
"I... I..." Zheng Ren stuttered.
"Instead of thinking about Liu Tianxing, why don't you think about what gifts to give your Little Yiren on her birthday and how to celebrate it with her? Girls need to be coaxed with gifts," Su Yun said earnestly.
Zheng Ren was dumbfounded.
He had yet to figure out how to visit Xie Yiren when her parents were coming back.
Su Yun was at least at the level of a master when it came to coaxing girls, while Zheng Ren was at the standard of a five-dregs Warrior.
However, no matter how hard Zheng Ren fought, he knew the importance of Xie Yiren's birthday.
He knew it, but he did not know what to do.
Su Yun was overjoyed when he saw Zheng Ren's steady hands begin to tremble slightly. Su Yun was very happy to see this guy panicking.
He pretended to be a big-tailed wolf every day. He even gave Su Yun free access to his scientific research, and it was award-winning scientific research too. He looked calm and cool. Su Yun had been complaining about this for a long time.
Su Yun was someone who was experienced with bragging about his capabilities. He did not expect that he would now have to witness others doing the same.
Zheng Ren...
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The two of them did not continue talking. They both pondered their own things in the silence.
Zheng Ren lowered his head and kept thinking about things. Even when he got off the high-speed train, his expression was still the same.
After getting into Feng Xuhui's car, an idea seemed to cross Zheng Ren's mind. He slowly asked, "Su Yun, I have a plan. Do you think it'll work?"
"Huh? Do you actually have a plan? I thought you were going to ask me what to do."
"I've come up with a plan myself for her birthday since it'll make it more sincere. Besides, I think your experience is too impetuous in regards to this. You don't look beautiful," Zheng Ren said.
Su Yun was angry. Just as he was about to retort, Zheng Ren whispered the plan into his ear.
"Boss, that's far too difficult." After Su Yun heard that, he frowned
and thought aloud, "Not to mention how much it'll cost. Your plan... The key is that the people I know are basically in the medical circle. There are no similar technical talents."
"I remember there's a patient who does this. I'll ask him if he can do it." Zheng Ren racked his brain and came up with a difficult plan. He had to contact the relevant people. This was probably the only thing he could come up with.
Zheng Ren flipped open his phone and started to search for a number.
It looked like he was trying to recall the details. Su Yun also knew that this guy usually never remembered people. To be able to have the patient's contact information was already considered out of the ordinary.
"Old Cui, I'm Zheng Ren.
"You're welcome. Have you been discharged from the hospital?
"Oh, please take care of yourself then. There's no hurry to come and see me." After a few pleasantries were exchanged, Zheng Ren cut to the chase. "Old Cui, I heard from you at the airport that you work in electronics?"
"I have something to consult you about. I'm checking to see if it's feasible."
Zheng Ren then told Cui Heming about the huge plan.
Cui Heming did not directly answer Zheng Ren's question. Instead, he said to contact the relevant personnel and discuss it after consulting them.
Zheng Ren put down the phone and closed his eyes.
Then, as if just remembering something, he picked up his phone again and made another call.
"Chief Physician Pan, Su Yun and I are back.
"Well, don't worry. Have a good rest tonight.
"Okay, then I'll hang up. Goodbye."
Su Yun snickered. Zheng Ren had not forgotten to cancel his leave with Chief Physician Pan even under such circ.u.mstances. He could definitely be considered someone who was meticulous.
Chapter 497 - We Give Up
When he returned to Sea City General Hospital, it was just past the end of the day.
Zheng Ren first reported to Chief Physician Pan before calling Xie Yiren.
Xiao Yiren had already gone home. During the day when Zheng Ren was not around, things were very quiet and nothing serious had occurred.
Su Yun vented his frustrations about this out on him by poking fun at him again. He told him stuff like that with his Conan's constitution, there were usually a lot of patients wherever he went, and so on.
Zheng Ren ignored him. He changed his clothes and started to check the patient ward with Su Yun.
The ward was very quiet. The woman who was about to get married yesterday and was diagnosed with advanced liver cancer was not there.
She did not require an IV drop, so it was normal for a patient like her to not be there. Zheng Ren was not surprised.
When he reached the innermost ward, Professor Rudolf Wagner sat by his patient's bedside like the day had just begun. He did not feel tired at all.
"Lil Fugui, how's the patient's condition?" Zheng Ren asked.
"Boss, you're back! I've missed you so much!" Professor Rudolf Wagner made an exaggerated expression. He stood up and was about to give Zheng Ren a big hug.
"I'm asking you a question!" Zheng Ren berated him in a deep voice. The professor then remembered that this was Sea City.
"Boss, the patient's condition is very good. He has not complained about any discomfort," Professor Rudolf Wagner reported to Zheng Ren. "I think we can remove the urinary catheter early tomorrow morning and try to let him urinate on his own."
"That's a little early on the second day after surgery." Zheng Ren did not allow the professor's request to go through. "It'll take at least three days. We can try it early on the fourth day."
"Okay, boss." Professor Rudolf Wagner considered the problem from the perspective of a scientific researcher. He just wanted to gather firsthand information. At worst, he could just remove the urinary catheter again.
Zheng Ren considered the problem from a clinician's perspective. Even if the embolization operation was done well and the hyperplasia of the prostate tissue was about to die, it would take at least three days for there to be a qualitative change.
After setting down the big principles, Professor Rudolf Wagner reported to Zheng Ren about all the changes in the patient's vital signs and urine volume after the operation.
Clearing all the questions in his mind, Zheng Ren left the ward.
Professor Rudolf Wagner still had to personally guard the ward. This patient was simply too important to him. All the data had to be firsthand.
Back in the office, Zheng Ren and Chang Yue, who was on duty, greeted each other as he found a computer to sit down at and use.
Zheng Ren read her information and saw that the 64-slice CT scan with 3D-image reconstruction had been completed. He suddenly felt a headache coming on.
"Su Yun, I want to do the reconstruction."
"Boss, why don't you buy yourself a machine?" Su Yun spat. "You've been dealing with the CT room for so long, so why don't you fish out your contacts and just use me as the reason for doing so?"
Zheng Ren broke into a sweat. What Su Yun said seemed to make some sense.
"I'll remember it. I'll strengthen my connections with the CT department when I have the time for it," Zheng Ren said. "Take a look. Can you do it tonight or tomorrow?"
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If there was anyone that Su Yun did not dare to retort, Chang Yue definitely occupied that spot.
When Chang Yue rolled her eyes, Su Yun would cower. This had already been proven by facts.
Su Yun had no choice but to smile sheepishly. It was his fault for not being able to drink better than her. It was better not to invite trouble. If she really pushed it, Chang Yue would say that he would have to treat her to dinner. In the end, the outcome would be boring.
Picking up the phone, Su Yun made a call.
Zheng Ren started to look at the patient's various test indicators.
Alpha-fetoprotein 2000+. Liver function seemed to be good, but the indicators such as bilirubin and total bile acid were already starting to be a little high.
This meant that the liver tube was damaged when the tumor tissue had infiltrated.
The overall indicators were not bad. Other than the liver, there were no signs of metastasis for the time being.
As such, he would wait for an opportunity to go to the CT room to do a 64-slice CT scan with 3D-image reconstruction before performing surgery on the patient.
"Boss, you're really lucky. Sister Zhao is working overtime. She asked us to meet her there in half an hour," Su Yun said.
"Okay. "
"Don't forget to find time to thank sister Zhao," Su Yun reminded him.
Zheng Ren could ignore the ways of the world but Su Yun had to care. This was also something a perfect assistant had to do.
"Got it." Zheng Ren raised his head and pondered something for a moment before saying, "Go and see the patient with the impalement injury."
There was still half an hour left. There was no point in going too early. Zheng Ren and Su Yun went to the ICU to take a look.
When they got out of the elevator, Zheng Ren heard some commotion coming from the ICU entrance before making their way there. It seemed that someone was arguing about something.
The ICU was the department responsible for cleaning up the hospital's mess, so its costs were very high. Many patients' families would object to the medical charges of ten thousand yuan for one day and one night after entering the ICU.
It was normal for it to be noisy but not to this extent.
Turning the corner from the corridor, Zheng Ren was stunned.
A young man who looked very familiar was kneeling on the ground. In front of him were two middle-aged men, a man, and a
woman. They were talking to the ICU doctor.
Zheng Ren slowed his pace and walked over.
"Let's give up. That's all I'm asking for," the middle-aged man said coldly. "Where's the signature? I can't read. Can you show it to me?"
"Uncle, I beg you, please don't give up." The young man knelt on the ground, extremely terrified. His voice was trembling. "I'm going to borrow money. I don't need money from my family. I really don't. I don't need a single cent."
Zheng Ren's body suddenly turned cold. He could not help but shiver.
"Young man, it's useless. Besides, what does any of this have to do with you?" The middle-aged man looked disgusted as if the young man in front of him had delayed him from resuming his business.
"Uncle, please don't give up. Don't sign it. I'll go and borrow the money now!" the young man begged with tears streaming down his face.
"Do you think I don't want to treat her illness?" The middle-aged man said coldly, "She's been sick since she was young. The doctors in the town have seen her and said she won't live to the age of 30. Since it's like this, we should just be letting her fend for herself."
Zheng Ren shuddered again.
Internally, his heart felt cold.
Su Yun narrowed his eyes. His gaze was like a knife as he looked at the man speaking.
"Uncle, I beg you!" The young man knelt on the ground. He did not have any good ideas. He bowed so low, his forehead banged against the floor.
There were other family members of various patients who were hospitalized in the ICU watching from the side. They all gave him a pitiful expression.
"What's going on?" Zheng Ren went to the ICU doctor's side and asked softly.
"They're the parents of the girl with the congenital heart disease." The expression on the ICU doctor's face showed her attitude. "After contacting them, they came over and immediately said to give up on all resuscitation attempts."
Zheng Ren was rendered speechless.
"Apparently the funeral parlor car from their hometown has followed them here. They're going to pull out the plug now and take her back to be cremated."
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