Chapter 68: Frustration to the Point of Death

"Is Big Brother Xiao Cheng at home?" Wang Cuihua looked beyond Bai Lu towards the yard, not seeing anyone.

Her face turned pitiful as she said to Bai Lu, "Ask Big Brother Xiao Cheng to come out and help me fix the chimney."

"My brother isn't at home," Xiao Wei replied.

"Did he go to sweep the graves?"

Wang Cuihua thought for a moment and then said, "Last year, you all went to sweep the graves in the morning and came back before noon."

Bai Lu said, "Ah Cheng went out for some errands."

Wang Cuihua didn't believe Xiao Wei's words, let alone Bai Lu. "Has Big Brother Xiao Cheng not returned yet?"

"The brick truck has already left." Bai Lu pointed in the direction where the truck was originally parked.

Wang Cuihua looked back.

Seeing that the truck was indeed gone, she reluctantly believed.

"What about my chimney? If it's not fixed by tonight, where will I cook and bathe?" Wang Cuihua didn't want to leave; she wanted to wait for Xiao Cheng to return.

Xiao Wei blocked the doorway. "Big Brother Da Zhuang's home is closer, and he should be back by now."

Wang Cuihua didn't want to call Xiao Da Zhuang. Last time, when she asked Xiao Cheng for help in carrying bamboo firewood, Xiao Da Zhuang, who was laying bricks nearby, insisted on helping, claiming he was stronger than his big brother.

Clumsy and foolish, always spoiling things for her.

"Big Brother Da Zhuang's mother walks slowly; she probably hasn't returned so soon..."

Before Wang Cuihua could finish her sentence, a heavy footstep sounded behind her. "I'm back."

"Do you need me for something?"

Xiao Da Zhuang carried a large grass carp and walked towards Bai Lu's doorstep, being honest and truthful.

Wang Cuihua was stunned, looking at the six or seven-kilogram fish in his hands. "This is..."

"For sister-in-law," Xiao Da Zhuang said truthfully, hanging the fish on Xiao Wei's small arm. "The fish is too heavy; it's not easy to carry. Xiao Wei, you take it. My mom says it's good for sister-in-law to eat more fish."

Xiao Wei agreed, "Okay."

The fish was heavy enough to bend Xiao Wei's arm downward, but instead of going inside, he said to Xiao Da Zhuang, "Biao Sao's chimney is broken, and she wants you to help fix it."

Wang Cuihua stared at Xiao Wei with a dark face.

She didn't want to call Xiao Da Zhuang.

Last time, when pulling bamboo firewood, she originally asked Xiao Cheng for help. Xiao Da Zhuang, upon hearing it, insisted he was strong enough to help his big brother and took over the task.

Stupid and clumsy, always ruining her plans.

"Biao Sao's chimney is broken? I can fix it. Count on me." Xiao Da Zhuang guaranteed, patting his chest.

Wang Cuihua hesitated for a moment, then turned to Bai Lu. "Do you need any tools?"

"No need," Xiao Da Zhuang grinned and shook his head. "Sister-in-law, rest assured. I can handle this small matter in no time. When our chimney had problems before, Brother Xiao Cheng helped us fix it once, and I watched and learned. I've already mastered it."

Bai Lu smiled, giving him a thumbs up. "You're as skilled as Ah Cheng."

"No, no. Ah Cheng is the most skilled!" Xiao Da Zhuang, praised, seemed a bit buoyant and immediately turned to Wang Cuihua's house.

To fix her chimney.

Must implement the "skilled" to the fullest.

His diligent and swift footsteps left Wang Cuihua dumbfounded. When Xiao Cheng wasn't home before, she asked Xiao Da Zhuang for help, but he wasn't this diligent back then!

Though he helped, it wasn't as enthusiastic and proactive as now.

With a dark face, Wang Cuihua followed him back.

Bai Lu said to Xiao Wei, "Put the fish in a basin, and there's another basin with water. After that, let's go move the bamboo."

Xiao Wei turned around to bring the fish back inside.

Wang Cuihua's house was also a blue-brick-tiled house with a front and back yard. In the backyard, they raised chickens and had a small vegetable garden.

Next to the vegetable garden, the chestnut tree wasn't cut down. Xiao Zhongbiao once said that if his big brother had something, he wanted it too.

After Xiao Da Zhuang finished fixing the chimney, he cleaned the black tiles on the roof, avoiding the need for a second repair in a short time.

Diligent and efficient, reaching the peak of expertise.

However, Wang Cuihua didn't even get a cup of tea to drink. She was still sitting at the main table in the living room, looking worried as she said to him, "Big Brother Da Zhuang, our family also has chestnuts."

"Last year, many chestnuts fell from the chestnut tree. Before Ah Biao passed away, he taught me how to store them, and I stored quite a few."

"Oh." Xiao Da Zhuang didn't understand why she suddenly mentioned this. He put the ladder back in its place.

Then he said, "We also have chestnuts at home, stored by my mom. She said they taste great when cooked."

"In fact, chestnuts taste even better when stir-fried than when boiled." Wang Cuihua hinted.

Xiao Da Zhuang nodded in agreement, "You should stir-fry them then."

Wang Cuihua said, "..."

"There are many chestnuts at home. I can't finish stir-frying them all by myself." Now, do you understand?

"Why stir-fry so many if you can't finish eating them." Xiao Da Zhuang didn't understand. "Just stir-fry as much as you can eat."

Wang Cuihua was almost infuriated. She bit her lip, hesitated, and stammered, "Those sugar-coated chestnuts sold on the street are delicious, but unfortunately, I don't know how to make them."

Talking about sugar-coated chestnuts, Xiao Da Zhuang finally understood, "The sugar-coated chestnuts are indeed delicious."

Wang Cuihua waited for him to continue, but he didn't say anything for a long time.

Then, he was about to leave without saying a word, "The chimney has been fixed. I'm going home."

"Wait." Wang Cuihua couldn't hold back any longer and tentatively asked, "Big Brother Da Zhuang, do you think, if I want to learn how to make sugar-coated chestnuts, would Bai Lu teach me?"

Outside the window, Bai Lu and Xiao Wei heard the conversation.

Xiao Da Zhuang honestly shook his head, "I don't know."

"Sugar-coated chestnuts can be sold for money. Bai Lu probably won't teach me, right..." Wang Cuihua sighed sadly.

After Xiao Da Zhuang finally understood, he was shocked to the point that he couldn't hide his honest expression, "Do you want to learn from sister-in-law to make sugar-coated chestnuts and sell them on the street?"

Wang Cuihua nodded, expressing her reluctance and continued, "Since the chestnuts are at home, instead of letting them sit there, why not..."

"How can that be allowed!"

Before she could finish her sentence, Xiao Da Zhuang interrupted, "Brother Cheng said that sister-in-law's skills are her own. Brother Cheng didn't teach her how to make sugar-coated chestnuts. Brother Cheng doesn't know how to make sugar-coated chestnuts. If we want to eat them, we should buy them ourselves from the street."

Before Qingming Festival, they were laying bricks at Aunt Wu's house, and Wang Hao casually mentioned this.

Xiao Da Zhuang remembered it very clearly. That's exactly what Xiao Cheng said, succinctly and precisely.

At first, he didn't understand what it meant; he thought Wang Hao just craved the sugar-coated chestnuts made by sister-in-law.

During dinner conversations at home, he casually mentioned it, only to learn the truth from his mother's mouth.

Wang Hao wasn't craving them; he wanted the recipe for sugar-coated chestnuts.

Wang Cuihua was stunned by Xiao Da Zhuang's unprecedented big reaction and dared not mention this matter again.

She could try asking Bai Lu after he left.

At this moment, a knocking sound came from outside.

Wang Cuihua remembered that the door wasn't closed, stood up in confusion, and saw Bai Lu and Xiao Wei standing in front of the wide-open door. Bai Lu was knocking on the open door, probably having just come over from home, facing away from the door.

"We came to see if Da Zhuang fixed the chimney and if there's anything we can help with."

Bai Lu smiled warmly, while Xiao Wei remained silent as usual, representing agreement.

"Sister-in-law, rest assured, I've already fixed it." Wang Cuihua hadn't spoken yet when Xiao Da Zhuang's loud voice came from inside the house. Soon, his tall figure also ran out.

Wang Cuihua was afraid that Xiao Da Zhuang would reveal what happened just now, so she quickly spoke, "Do you want to come in and sit for a while?"

"Big Brother Da Zhuang, if you have something to do, you can go back first."

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 Chapter 67: She is Warm

In the dim light, Bai Lu's eyebrows slightly curved, a few strands of hair at her temples lifted by the wind, clear eyes shining like sunlight, carrying a warm smile. With a windproof straw hat, she swept through the cold wind, unstoppable as she crashed into his heart, holding back the temperature plunging into the abyss.

The dark clouds broke at dawn, and the sky cleared.

Golden sunlight bathed the earth, illuminating Bai Lu's figure, fingertips, clothes, and hair all radiating a halo.

Xiao Cheng's dark eyes were illuminated, and he lit a pair of candles in his hand, the red flame flickering. Despite the harsh wind, the flame remained unshaken, a fiery companion born in silence.

Xiao Wei, holding a just lit incense, looked at Bai Lu standing in the sunlight, lost in thought for a while.

Only when a pair of candles approached the grave did he come back to his senses, placing his incense in front of the grave.

Bai Lu also lit incense, and everyone remained silent, sweeping through the graves in silence.

Finally, they reached Xiao Wei's mother's grave.

After clearing the weeds and lighting incense...

Xiao Cheng did not leave immediately, as he did in previous years. Instead, he turned and walked outside the grave, stopping.

In front of the grave, Bai Lu touched the little one's head, gently guiding the trembling shoulders towards her.

Xiao Wei leaned against the warm waist surrounded by sunlight, hot tears silently falling.

The clothes around Bai Lu's waist were soaked, but she didn't take a step back, gently patting the little one's back.

In previous years, after lighting incense, everyone would leave without saying a word, leaving no one to mourn in front of the grave.

If Xiao Wei dared to cry, Xiao Cheng would turn and leave immediately, not waiting for half a second.

Today was different; even though he still wore a cold expression, he stayed outside the grave.

Even the faint sobbing sounds from the grave reached their ears: "...bought new clothes..." "Mom..." "Big brother and sister-in-law are very good to me..." The usual farewells were not spoken.

...

They arrived home by noon, and as they passed through the town, Xiao Cheng bought some cooked food. They could have a meal after returning home.

After lunch, Bai Lu took a small stool and a pair of pliers, sitting by the well in the courtyard, cutting snail tails.

Xiao Wei watched for a while, then also grabbed a pair of pliers and imitated her in cutting snail tails.

Tomorrow they would go to the countryside to buy chestnut boards. Xiao Cheng went to buy rice, not from Li Shuixian, but from a rice processing factory outside the town, driving a brick truck.

The factory owner not only offered Xiao Cheng the lowest market price but also invited him for tea, and they chatted happily.

Knowing that Xiao Cheng was not working under the big boss anymore, the rice boss half-jokingly suggested that Xiao Cheng become a supervisor in the factory. The work was easy, and there was money to be made.

In essence, the boss saw Xiao Cheng's ruthless reputation in the past and wanted him to intimidate the people under him.

Moreover, when the cooperative partner who sold rice abroad couldn't pay, Xiao Cheng was asked to collect the money.

The amount wasn't much, but there was plenty of work to do. In the end, Xiao Cheng returned to his old profession, making a living on the edge of the storm.

Xiao Cheng knew the boss's intentions, but he casually used the excuse of building a house to brush off the offer.

He casually mentioned the fluctuating prices in the city.

The rice boss immediately engaged him in a lively conversation.

There were a lot of rice fields outside the town, not far from the countryside. The rice processing factory owned by the rice boss was located here, making it convenient to shell the rice after harvesting. Once shelled, it was sold to the city. He had a good grasp of the market price of rice.

The conversation continued endlessly...

Bai Lu and Xiao Wei cut about three or four pounds of snails, and there were still many left in the basin, more than they could eat at once.

"How long will they survive?" Xiao Wei stared at the small creatures in the basin, asking straightforwardly.

"Without mud, they'll die in two or three days."

Bai Lu pursed her lips. "There are no snails for sale on the street. We could bring the ones from the countryside and sell them. However, the quantity is not large, and we won't earn much money. It's better to eat them ourselves. It not only fills our stomachs but also avoids waste."

Xiao Wei suspected she wanted to keep them for herself.

"I've got it!" Bai Lu's eyes brightened. "Let's raise the snails. We can eat them whenever we want in the future. Whenever we feel like it, we can catch and cook them."

Xiao Wei: "..."

"How do we raise them?"

"In the backyard vegetable garden, there's a small stream, right? Let's pour the snails into the stream. Upstream and downstream, we can set up bamboo poles at intervals to enclose them, letting them grow freely. When they are big enough, we can catch them and cook them."

Bai Lu seemed to have already envisioned the entire river of stir-fried snails waving at her, urging her to toss the pot quickly.

"Xiao Wei, help me scoop the snails into the sieve. I'll send them to the oil later... I mean, to the river!"

The small river in the backyard, a branch of the big river outside the town, was temporarily free from industrial pollution.

The river in the countryside and the small river in the backyard both appeared clear, so they should be able to support the snails.

Bai Lu, walking with excited little steps, quickly placed the cut snails back in the kitchen and returned the pliers to their original place.

Xiao Wei took a large and a small sieve, scooping all the snails out of the basin to drain the water.

After scooping, both of them took a sieve, carrying the remaining snails to the small river in the backyard.

"Boom, boom, boom," the sound of water echoed, and only then did they realize that they didn't seem to have any bamboo.

Bai Lu looked up and saw the big chestnut trees surrounding the vegetable garden... branches, thick and sturdy branches.

However, the chestnut trees had already started to bud, and at the latest, they would bloom next month. After blooming, in a few more months, all the nuts on the tree would be golden tickets.

They couldn't cut them down.

Moreover, cutting them down now seemed to harm the tree.

The firewood used for cooking in the kitchen was short, not even halfway into the river. The snails could escape.

Bai Lu was thinking hard about a solution when a small voice suddenly sounded next to her: "Wang Cuihua has bamboo."

"Two days before Qingming Festival, I saw Dashuang help her pull it back with a wooden cart. There is a bamboo forest by the river, and there are many dry bamboo there. Wang Cuihua goes there to cut dry bamboo to burn firewood."

Xiao Wei explained in detail.

As soon as the words were finished, a knocking sound came from outside the door.

Opening the door revealed it was Wang Cuihua.

Both Bai Lu and Xiao Wei were stunned, what a coincidence!

"Bai Lu, Xiao Cheng... Is Big Brother Xiao Cheng at home?" Wang Cuihua, covered in dust, her face still black and gray, as if she had just crawled out of the stove, stood at the door.

The address of "Big Brother" was used during the ancestral worship in the countryside. Wang Cuihua called him this once, and it happened to be heard by the little girls. They teased her in front of her, and she had to change it back to "Big Brother Xiao Cheng."

"What happened to you?" Bai Lu showed great concern for the bamboo tycoon's safety.

"It seems like the chimney is broken."

Wang Cuihua looked pitiful, her face showing a look of wanting to cry but holding back: "I originally planned to wash my hair with hot water. Suddenly, there was a loud noise from the roof. A lot of chimney bricks fell down. At that time, I had just lit the straw, and when I leaned over to the stove to blow on it, the ash inside all flew out..."

Bai Lu only noticed then that Wang Cuihua's lips were a bit swollen, probably burned by sparks.

A small tuft of bangs on her forehead had turned into curly hair due to burning.

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 Chapter 75: Delivering Food to the Old House

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Chapter 9: Give Me Your Phone Number [1/2]

Even though Qiu Susu didn't smile, once she did, Ou Yan noticed it. Ou Yan raised an eyebrow casually and said, "It's time to fulfill your promise, Deputy Director Qiu."

Qiu Susu was too preoccupied with envy and jealousy to remember their bet!

Master Chen was here, and Qiu Susu wouldn't let herself lose face no matter what! Absolutely not!

She brazenly spread her hands and said, "What promise? What did I say?"

"Deputy Director Qiu, how can you say that..." A nurse couldn't help but speak up. "You said it yourself just now. If this young lady could save Mr. Si, you would kneel down and kowtow to her, even giving up your position as deputy director..."

"Did I? Did I say that?" Qiu Susu denied adamantly. "Where's the evidence?"

Truly shameless, she wouldn't admit it. Another doctor couldn't bear it and said, "You did say it. Everyone present heard it. If you don't want to kneel, at least apologize to her."

After all, she had spoken so harshly to the girl earlier...

"Why should I apologize?" Qiu Susu was shameless to the end, wearing an expression of 'what can you do to me.'

...

There was no saving her.

Just when everyone felt powerless...

Ou Yan swiftly kicked out, and Qiu Susu thudded to the ground, kneeling.

Everyone didn't see how she acted, but they heard the sound of her knees hitting the ground. It sounded painful.

"You, you..." Qiu Susu's lips trembled from the pain, unable to stand up.

"As a doctor, saving lives is your duty," Ou Yan's eyes flashed with a cold light, her voice carrying a hint of chilliness. "The scalpel in your hand is meant to save lives, not to take them!"

"You, you..." Qiu Susu trembled with anger. "Don't you dare badmouth me in front of Master Chen. I haven't done anything!"

"Whether you've done anything or not, what you want to do, we all know in our hearts!"

At that moment, the hospital director arrived. "Mr. Si, is the old master okay? I'm sorry, I just got back from an academic exchange... Oh, what's this? Why is Deputy Qiu kneeling on the ground?"

Qiu Susu saw the hospital director, tears welled up in her eyes, and she was in too much pain to stand up.

She knew the director had high hopes for her. He had praised her in front of many doctors before, making everyone look up to her as a role model.

She was about to speak up to complain, but then she heard the director's surprised voice.

"Yan girl, what are you doing here? Still wearing sterile clothing? You... you're not that high school student who performed surgery on Mr. Si, are you? I heard about it on my way here... So, Mr. Si is fine now?"

Everyone was shocked to hear him speak.

Director Fu not only knew this little girl, but his words seemed to highly approve of her medical skills?

Seeing no one answering him, Director Fu became even more puzzled. "What's going on here? Yan girl, can you explain?"

"Uncle Fu," Ou Yan greeted him when she saw him. "There's nothing wrong, I just don't want to see her in this industry in the future."

The director glanced at Qiu Susu, then at Ou Yan. "What did Little Qiu do to upset you?"

"I'm not upset," Ou Yan's unintentional aura carried a hint of sharpness, showing her strength. "It's the first time I've heard of a patient with heart failure developing endocarditis and valvular regurgitation, still able to receive tranquilizers and cardiac tonics."

"If you keep administering these drugs, it's like giving the patient a temporary reprieve. In less than half an hour, the person will be gone!" Director Fu turned to look at Qiu Susu.

Ou Yan spoke indifferently, "It just shows that your hospital's standards for hiring people are too lax."

Chapter 9: Give Me Your Phone Number [2/2]

"Little Qiu, why didn't you perform the surgery on the patient?" the director immediately asked.

"Director, Mr. Si's condition was critical at the time, and we were powerless..."

"Powerless? But you were able to administer tranquilizers and cardiac tonics? You knew that continuing these treatments, even if Hua Tuo were reborn, would be futile! You're a doctor, yet you sentenced the patient to death when there was still hope of saving him! How could you do this?"

Before she could speak, Director Fu said with utmost disappointment, "Leave, Qiu. Jingkang Hospital won't keep you anymore. You're not allowed to step into this industry in the future."

Someone who cared more about their own future than the lives of patients didn't deserve to be a doctor!

Director Fu was the chairman of the National Medical Association. With just a word from him, Qiu Susu would have no future in this industry.

"Director, please give me another chance..."

Although Qiu Susu knew the director was asking her to leave because he was afraid of Master Chen's blame, the consequences would be even more severe...

But she really didn't want to leave this place...

The salary was high here, everyone treated her well, and her future was once bright...

It was all because of this damned girl!

"Take her away!" After Director Fu finished, he turned to apologize to Master Chen, "I'm really sorry for what happened under my nose. I feel deeply ashamed. Fortunately, Miss Yan acted in time to prevent a major mistake!"

"What's your name?" Master Chen's gaze fell on Ou Yan, his voice clear.

It was evident that he was usually a man of few words, his demeanor as impassive as his speech.

Ou Yan responded openly, "Ou Yan."

"Give me your phone number." Master Chen handed her his phone to input her number.

Having received the blank check, Ou Yan naturally understood his meaning. If anything happened to the old man later on, she would be responsible. Leaving her contact information was also to ensure they could reach her later.

She took the man's phone, her slender fingers lightly tapping the screen to input a string of numbers, then raised her gaze. Her beautiful face was as fair as snow as she handed the phone back.

"The old man has undergone multiple thoracotomies. Postoperative sternal instability is common, and there may be discomfort in the left lower limb due to repeated intubation during extracorporeal circulation. These are all normal phenomena."

Don't blame her for any shortcomings in her medical skills.

Master Chen's gaze traced the girl's features, his voice deep, "How can we alleviate the pain?"

Ou Yan glanced at the seven or eight cardiac specialists behind him. "These minor issues can be handled by them. Uncle Fu, if there's nothing else, I'll leave first."

"Uh, sure..."

Changing out of her sterile gown in the dressing room, Ou Yan put on a baseball cap and prepared to leave.

"Ou Yan!"

In the hospital corridor, Tang Yiyang caught up with her. "Is your right hand okay? I've been wanting to ask since earlier. What's wrong with your right hand? Why did you perform surgery with your left hand today?"

If everything went smoothly, a right-handed person wouldn't be able to perform surgery with their left hand.

"It's nothing." Ou Yan moved her sore wrist dismissively. "I got into a fight last night."

Tang Yiyang's expression became complicated. "So, you still get into fights..."

Who exactly was this extraordinary person?

Capable of effortlessly obtaining an exorbitant price for divine medicine, performing surgery, and even getting into fights...

Chapter 8: Blank Check, Fill in Any Amount [1/2]

Despite trembling with fear, Qiu Susu mustered the courage to speak, "It was Dr. Tang's idea. He said if anything went wrong, he would take responsibility..."

"What will he take responsibility with? Will he take all of your lives?"

Upon hearing Qing Mu's words, Qiu Susu turned pale, unable to utter a word.

"Young Master Si, let our experts go in and save the old master first. I'll take care of the lead surgeon and her assistant. None of these people can leave," Qing Mu said coldly, scanning the room with indifference.

They must know the consequences of acting recklessly!

Daring to bring in a high school student to perform surgery on the old master?

Are they tired of living?

At that moment, the seven or eight experts behind Master Chen were all surprised.

"She separated all the adhesions."

"She didn't damage a single blood vessel, and even the heart tissue remained intact. And the key is, she's using her left hand!"

"How did she manage it?"

"To separate such difficult adhesions so quickly..."

Although it was an extremely difficult surgery, in Ou Yan's hands, it seemed as natural as breathing. After separating the adhesions, she lifted her beautiful eyes, exuding a fresh and refined temperament that left a deep impression on everyone.

"Professor Zhang, who is she?"

One of the foreign heart specialists brought by Master Chen asked in broken Chinese, "Is she a new doctor at the hospital? I wonder if I'll have the honor to communicate with her later?"

"We arrived late and didn't see how she opened the chest, but to separate all the adhesions so well, her medical skills are definitely superior to mine..."

"I also have a question to ask her..."

Not only Qing Mu was surprised, but everyone present was shocked. A teenage girl actually managed to separate all the adhesions intact in the shortest time possible!

"To achieve this step is already surprising."

"Even experienced experts can't guarantee to separate all the adhesions in such a short time."

"Could she look like a little girl on the outside, but inside, be a decades-old master physician?"

Otherwise, how could she achieve this?

Master Chen's expression was solemn, with a hint of distant inquiry in his handsome features, revealing no emotions.

Qiu Susu couldn't help but sarcastically interject, "Even if she didn't damage the blood vessels and heart tissue, but Mr. Si has undergone multiple surgeries before, and the tissue around the mitral valve used for suturing—the mitral annulus—has very little left. It's difficult for an artificial heart valve to hold."

This was one of the reasons they hesitated to perform the surgery.

"Susu—" Professor Zhang whispered softly, somewhat displeased.

"I just want everyone to know that Mr. Si's endocarditis is severe, and the tissue edema is critical. Suturing the artificial valve is extremely difficult... If her suturing goes wrong, Mr. Si's future heart function is unlikely to improve, and there's a high chance of serious complications."

Professor Zhang knew she was just trying to make trouble, so he quickly told Master Chen, "Young Master Si, this girl's medical skills are excellent. I believe she will handle this situation well... Moreover, Dr. Tang is assisting her. Dr. Tang comes from a medical family, he is talented, and his grandfather is Tang Changhai, renowned for his medical skills."

Tang Changhai?

Master Chen understood immediately. The male assistant in front of him was Tang Yiyang, Tang Changhai's only grandson.

Tang Changhai was also one of the renowned doctors he had invited. Coincidentally, he was stuck in traffic and had not yet arrived at the scene.

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Seeing Master Chen's indifferent expression and no response, Professor Zhang's heart trembled, feeling like walking on thin ice, unsure of what he was thinking.

Next, Ou Yan's extraordinary suturing technique made all the doctors present feel inferior...

After the surgery, everyone was extremely shocked.

Mr. Si, the old master, actually survived.

He's still alive!

"Ou Xiaoyan, are you even human?"

After observing the entire surgery, Tang Yiyang felt the deepest impression. This girl was far more terrifying than he had imagined!

He had originally prepared to step in if needed, but now it seemed futile!

The girl's medical skills were far superior to his, and he didn't need to worry at all!

"Let's clear the area."

After washing her hands clean, Ou Yan walked out of the operating room. Many doctors waiting outside applauded her, praising her medical skills.

Seeing this scene, Qiu Susu couldn't help but clench her fists, her nails digging into her palms.

She didn't expect this brat to have some skills.

When Mr. Si's emergency bed was pushed out of the operating room, many doctors came forward to confirm that he was still breathing and looked stable.

"Let's disperse... The patient needs rest now."

Tang Yiyang knew the girl was tired. Unknowingly, they had been operating for two hours, and it was already two in the afternoon. He wondered if the girl was hungry.

Many doctors who had gathered around dispersed one after another. Only Master Chen, seven or eight heart specialists, Professor Zhang, and others remained.

"I'll take Mr. Si back to the ward first." Tang Yiyang turned to Ou Yan. "I'll be back soon."

Ou Yan nodded, took off her mask, revealing a delicate and beautiful face. Her casual and captivating demeanor left a deep impression, appearing charming and captivating.

"Who is the family member?" Ou Yan raised her eyes, still having some matters to discuss.

The leading man stepped forward, standing in front of her. At a towering height of six feet three inches, he seemed harmonious compared to the five-foot-seven girl.

Looking at the man in front of her, Ou Yan's eyes flickered with a hint of waves, then she glanced at Qing Mu.

Qing Mu immediately took out a blank check and handed it over.

"Thank you, Miss Divine Physician, for saving the day! This is a token of Master Chen's appreciation. The amount is up to you."

Ou Yan raised her clear and watery eyes, somewhat surprised. Who exactly was this Master Chen, and why was he so generous?

The people around looked at her with surprise or envy...

Receiving a blank check not only meant a rise to prominence but, more importantly, receiving recognition from Master Chen. There would be many opportunities for future development. It could only be said that this girl was extremely fortunate, with a bright future ahead.

"Then I'll graciously accept." Ou Yan lightly hooked her lips, tucked the check into the pocket of her white coat, without any hesitation, appearing decisive and straightforward.

"Mr. Si will be able to come off the ventilator tomorrow."

As soon as Ou Yan finished speaking, she heard a cold laugh coming from the corner, emitted by Qiu Susu.

Chapter 7: Master Chen Arrives [1/2]

Professor Zhang, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke, "I'll go and observe, see what kind of person this little girl can turn the patient into."

Seeing Professor Zhang leaving, the other doctors followed his footsteps one after another, "Professor Zhang, you can't just watch. While Master Chen hasn't arrived yet, think of a solution quickly..."

Qin Susu instructed the nurse beside her, "Have them open all the surveillance cameras in the operating room, record evidence, and at the same time, I want to see how she embarrasses herself next!"

Other doctors in the hospital heard about the highly difficult surgery, with a teenage high school student as the lead surgeon, and rushed to watch.

Even in cases where Professor Zhang was powerless, how could a little girl find a solution? Could she be a charlatan?

Ou Yan changed into sterile clothing, preparing to enter the operating room when Qin Susu arrived, "Just so you know, the patient's pericardium was damaged in the previous surgery. His heart is almost stuck to the sternum. If you don't pay attention when opening the chest, his heart might rupture, and you'll be done for!"

"I'm not you." Ou Yan raised her eyebrows lightly, her beautiful eyes clear and captivating, "I won't make such low-level mistakes."

"You..." Qin Susu was infuriated and turned to walk into the observation room.

The observation room was already crowded with doctors. When they saw the lead surgeon entering the operating room was indeed a young girl, they were all amazed.

"Professor Zhang, where did she come from? Are you really allowing her to behave like this?"

"She's only a teenager, hasn't even graduated high school... But the person lying on the bed is Mr. Si's own grandfather..."

"If something goes wrong, not just you, everyone will be held accountable."

"She seeks attention herself, and Dr. Tang is willing to cover for her. What are you worried about?" Qin Susu folded her hands across her chest, looking sarcastically through the large glass wall at the girl inside.

Ou Yan put on a medical mask, her charming eyes bright and clear. Her calm demeanor even had a bit of the aura of a lead surgeon.

"Position the patient."

"Administer anesthesia."

"Disinfect the skin."

"Scalpel."

Ou Yan orderly instructed Tang Yiyang beside her.

The doctors in the observation room felt surprised.

"Does she really understand medicine?"

"This procedure is correct..."

"Could she really save Mr. Si?"

Qin Susu sneered, "Well, she probably learned it from TV. I advise you not to get your hopes up too high."

If this girl can save lives, she could perform surgery on live TV.

Initially, some held a glimmer of hope for Ou Yan's medical skills. However, when they saw Ou Yan holding the scalpel, they became unsettled.

"What's wrong with this girl? Such a major surgery, and she's using her left hand? Is she left-handed?"

"Left-handed people aren't as stable as right-handed ones."

"If she's right-handed but deliberately using her left hand for surgery, she must be crazy!"

"She's not taking this surgery seriously at all."

"Maybe she doesn't even know how to perform surgery at all. Professor Zhang, how can you trust what a little girl says? This is really over now!"

Chapter 7: Master Chen Arrives [2/2]

No one dares to use their left hand for such an important surgery!

Tang Yiyang was also surprised to see the girl using her left hand with the scalpel. He remembered that she was right-handed.

Could her right hand be injured, forcing her to use her left hand?

Due to the numerous heart valve surgeries the old man had undergone, his heart structure was already different from that of an ordinary person.

When Ou Yan made the first incision, she opened the sternum decisively, stunning everyone.

"Not just a little girl, even experienced doctors with decades of experience wouldn't dare to make such an incision. This calm and composed demeanor, could it really be achieved by a little girl? I'm starting to doubt my own eyes!"

"Her first incision was so precise..."

"It's fair to say she's fast, accurate, and ruthless."

Even Qin Susu was stunned, murmuring, "How is this possible..."

How did she manage it?

She didn't look like a beginner at all.

Ou Yan discovered that the old man's heart was scarred and the blood vessels were not in their original positions. Due to the lack of pericardial protection, his heart was almost pressed against the sternum.

Tang Yiyang also realized the severity of the situation. Initially worried that the girl wouldn't know where to start, he was surprised to see her handle every detail perfectly.

"Zoom in on the details," Professor Zhang was shocked and couldn't help but wonder how she would handle the next steps.

Ou Yan was carefully separating the heart from the adherent posterior wall of the sternum, the most difficult part of the surgery.

Given the old man's condition, even experienced doctors would take several hours to handle this.

But for Ou Yan, half an hour was enough.

She lowered her head, her captivating eyes shining brightly, exuding an aura of confidence.

All the doctors held their breath because this process was crucial. If they accidentally injured heart tissue or a blood vessel, it would be disastrous!

Meanwhile, a formidable figure appeared in a grand procession!

The man at the forefront looked only in his twenties but exuded a powerful aura.

With sharp eyebrows, a straight nose, delicate features, he looked extraordinary and noble.

Everyone stepped aside in fear and awe as they saw him, "Mr. Si, you're here?"

Looking at the seven or eight heart specialists behind him, each a top figure in the industry.

To summon these experts in such a short time, besides Master Chen, there was no one else who could do it!

"Mr. Si's condition has worsened again. Just when we managed to control the pneumonia, symptoms of heart failure appeared," Professor Zhang quickly bowed aside, respectfully speaking, "During today's examination, we found that Mr. Si has infective endocarditis and valvular insufficiency around the prosthetic valve..."

"Who is she?" Master Chen's gaze fell on the lead surgeon in the operating room, his eyes cold and indifferent.

She wore a medical mask, only revealing bright eyes, but it was easy to see that she was only in her teens.

"She, she is..." Following his gaze, Professor Zhang's heart pounded incessantly. If he said it, would he see the sun tomorrow?

His assistant, Qing Mu, couldn't help but get angry, "The hospital wouldn't hire such a young doctor. On the way here, I heard that a high school student wanted to perform surgery on Mr. Si. Was it her? Is Jingkang Hospital so irresponsible now? Regardless of whether the doctor has qualifications or experience, as long as they're bold enough, they can perform surgery on Mr. Si? I think you're all tired of living!"

"Assistant Qing, it's not like that," Professor Zhang was scared stiff, unable to explain a single word.

The doctors in the entire observation room were terrified.

Chapter 6: Don't Forget to Kneel [1/2]

Professor Zhang was afraid of causing a big scene, so he advised kindly, "Miss, the surgery is very difficult. Even I, a professor with decades of experience, am not confident. Given the current condition of the elderly gentleman, apart from the late medical sage Mr. Baihe, there is no one else in the world who can guarantee that he will walk out of the operating room alive. It's not that we don't want to perform the surgery, it's just that our skills are limited, and we are unable to help."

Giving tranquilizers and reassurance was also inevitable. They had to wait for the family members to sign before they could proceed with the rescue effort confidently.

Otherwise, they would always fear Master Chen's influence and dare not take the risk of saving the old gentleman...

"You mentioned payment after the surgery?" Ou Yan suddenly asked.

"Well..." Professor Zhang was taken aback for half a second and hurriedly said, "Of course."

Whoever Master Si was, as long as they could save his life, money was not a problem.

Ou Yan had earned quite a bit for the Bai family before, but in the end, it all went into the Bai family's pocket. Coupled with Old Madam Bai's illness, she had almost spent all her savings...

Performing a small surgery to earn some money was not out of the question.

Seeing the confident gleam in Ou Yan's beautiful eyes and feeling the powerful aura emanating from her, Professor Zhang couldn't help but ask, "Miss, do you really understand medicine?"

Ou Yan's crimson lips curved lightly. "Handling a scalpel is not a problem."

"Then how do you plan to save him?"

"Of course, I will perform a heart valve replacement surgery, but the condition is that Tang Yiyang must be my assistant."

"Heh..." Qin Susu, who was beside them, hearing this, first thought she was delusional, "Who do you think you are? What kind of person is Tang Yiyang? I can call him here, but will he be your assistant? I can even twist my head off and use it as a soccer ball for you."

She said this with disdain, turning to Professor Zhang, "Professor Zhang, don't waste your breath on her. Time is running out. Let's administer the tranquilizers and reassurance first!"

She instructed the nearby nurse, "Go get the medicine, and also inform the security room that there is a lunatic here."

When the nurse ran out, she accidentally ran into Tang Yiyang and explained in a panic.

Soon, a familiar voice echoed in the ward.

"Who's looking for me?"

Everyone looked up, surprised that Tang Yiyang would appear here, each with a look of shock.

How did this nurse manage to invite Tang Yiyang? How did she manage to summon this big shot as a small nurse?

"Doctor Tang, you've come at the right time," Qin Susu seized the opportunity, not letting go of Ou Yan, and publicly humiliated her, "This girl is reckless, wanting you to be her assistant."

Tang Yiyang glanced at Ou Yan, who stood casually as if none of the surrounding attacks could harm her.

He frowned slightly, looking displeased with this woman's lack of manners, and asked the others, "What's the situation?"

"This patient..." Qin Susu hurriedly explained the situation, even tucking a strand of loose hair behind her ear, revealing what she thought was her beautiful profile, hoping to leave a good impression on Tang Yiyang, "Such a case has never been seen before, neither in China nor abroad."

"What are we waiting for then?" Tang Yiyang, reluctantly taking on this hot potato because of the little girl, said expressionlessly, "Let's perform the surgery."

"Doctor Tang, why are you being reckless with her?" Qin Susu didn't expect this outcome, stunned for a moment, and hurriedly said, "The success rate of the surgery is less than 10%... This elderly gentleman has a distinguished status. If something goes wrong, none of us can afford it!"

Tang Yiyang's gaze carried a hint of displeasure, even his voice sounded chilly, "If something goes wrong, you don't need to take responsibility."

"Doctor Tang..."

"I will take full responsibility."

All the doctors were stunned.

***

shishiballs thoughts: I hope she is a licensed medical doctor capable of performing surgery. No matter how brilliant she may be in medical field, without proper licensure, she should not be permitted to conduct surgeries. Licensing ensures that medical professionals have completed extensive training, adhere to ethical standards, and possess the necessary skills to provide safe and effective medical care. Additionally, it helps regulate the medical profession, safeguard patient well-being, and maintain standards of practice. Therefore, it is essential to require licensure for individuals performing surgical procedures to ensure patient safety and uphold professional standards.

Chapter 6: Don't Forget to Kneel [2/2]

Was he planning to mess around with the little girl?

Tang Yiyang didn't waste time with them, glanced at Ou Yan, "Follow me."

He was going to take her to the operating room.

As Ou Yan passed by Qin Susu, she lightly hooked her lips, "Didn't you say you'd twist your head off and use it as a soccer ball for me?"

"You..." Qin Susu was somewhat speechless. She did say that if Tang Yiyang agreed to be this girl's assistant, she'd twist her head off for her to kick, but she really didn't expect Tang Yiyang to agree.

Tang Yiyang was usually very proud. How did he suddenly change his attitude today?

Was it because the little girl was pretty?

Ou Yan's beautiful lips curved slightly, her exquisite eyes showing disdain, "Don't forget your promise."

"Me? What promise?" Qin Susu suddenly remembered, "Oh, I said if you could save the old man, I'd kneel down and call you ancestor, but I'm afraid you don't have the ability! Don't kill the patient, then blame us!"

Ou Yan slowly curved her lips, her beautiful eyes dismissing, "I don't want to recognize a descendant like you!"

"You—"

"Don't forget to kneel." Ou Yan left with these words, following Tang Yiyang's footsteps.

Qin Susu watched her leave, feeling unable to swallow this humiliation, and said loudly, "If you can save the old man, forget about kneeling, I can even give up my position as director!"

She said, patting her badge, "Let's see if you have the ability to take it away!"

Tang Yiyang heard their "bet" and casually asked, "How did you get into a conflict with her?"

"Ignorant people."

It's good to kill her spirit and let her know that there are always people better than her.

Mr. Si was pushed into the operating room by two nurses, leaving only a few doctors in the ward, all looking at each other.

"She's gone mad, all of them are mad!"

"How can we perform surgery on this old man's condition? I think Dr. Tang is just too young and doesn't understand the consequences of failure! It's not as simple as ruining his reputation and future!"

Who is Master Chen? If something happens to the old man, Master Chen will take the lives of all of them!

"Professor Zhang, are we really going to just let this go? After all, it's a human life."

"Mr. Si's identity is so noble, how can we allow them to behave like this? Professor Zhang, please say something!"

"Yes, stop them now while we still can!"

Compared to their anxiety, the female director held onto a glimmer of hope, "Dr. Tang comes from a medical family, generations of medical geniuses. Although not as good as Baihe, his superb medical skills might really be able to bring the dead back to life."

The male director also clung to a glimmer of hope, "Dr. Tang is hailed as a genius doctor by everyone. As long as he's here, miracles might happen..."

"You're all confused. He's just assisting that girl. It's that girl who's performing the surgery! That girl is just a few years old, what does she know about medicine?" Director Liu was so anxious that he was spinning around, "Professor Zhang, please say something!"

"Director Liu, what are you worried about? Dr. Tang said he would take full responsibility if something goes wrong!"

"But that's Mr. Si's own grandfather. If something happens to him, Mr. Si will blame us for not stopping him!"

"Then we'll say that Dr. Tang insisted on performing the surgery and we couldn't stop him!" Qin Susu made up her mind. Who asked him to accompany the little girl in her nonsense?

This little girl doesn't know the old man's true identity. If she knew, she would probably have run away long ago.

Who dares to take on this hot potato?

*** Shishiball's thoughts:

Ows that's why they forgot that they are professional doctors and allowed some unknown girl to perform surgery because this case is a HOT POTATO 🥴

But seriously this is just fictional, This kind of thing does not exist in the real world unless it is a super emergency and in a secluded place where it took 8 hrs to arrive at a run down small medical center that is not capable of performing surgery and no professional doctor is on duty