This person is clearly a male protagonist in a female-oriented novel, yet he is excessively lucid.

(This chapter involves a lot of technical terms. Please point out any problems you find, as I am not a doctor.)

On Monday morning, as the first faint light of dawn appeared on the horizon, the holiday laziness had not yet completely dissipated, and the rhythm of the workday had already quietly begun.

Yu Chenzhou rubbed his temples and sighed to himself, "Time to go to work again."

"Don't you think I'm pathetic? When I'm off work, I want to find something to do, but when I'm at work, I want to rest!"

As soon as Yu Chenzhou got out of the car after parking in the hospital parking lot, he keenly noticed several pairs of eyes on him.

The gaze wasn't scorching, but it carried an inexplicable curiosity that made him pause slightly.

At first, he thought he was just being paranoid, since people come and go in the hospital and it's normal for someone to look at you curiously.

But as he walked step by step toward the office building, he encountered people along the way, whether they were doctors and nurses who knew him or patients and family members who did not know him.

When their gazes swept over him, they all lingered for a few more seconds, their eyes holding an unusual look, as if they were examining something new and interesting.

What bothered him even more was that some groups of people would wait until he had walked seven or eight meters away, then immediately huddle together, whispering amongst themselves.

They would occasionally tap their fingers in his direction, their whispered manner clearly indicating they were discussing topics related to him.

This unusual scene gradually amplified Yu Chenzhou's doubts, causing him to unconsciously furrow his brows.

He thought about it carefully and realized that he hadn't done anything particularly noteworthy recently. So why did he become the focus of everyone's attention as soon as he returned to the hospital?

After all, just last Friday, when he went through the reinstatement process, his colleagues at the hospital were acting as usual.

They were either busy with their work or exchanged a few simple pleasantries. There were no strange looks, not even any extra questions. They didn't receive any special treatment.

He quickly considered the possible reasons in his mind, and the first one that came to mind was the former dean, Zhang He.

But Zhang He's downfall and imprisonment happened some time ago. If everyone is still discussing him because of this, it's a bit too slow. There should have been some news about it long ago, not just today.

Just as Yu Chenzhou walked to the door of his department, full of confusion and bewilderment, Qian Liqun happened to come out of the consultation room and saw him at a glance.

Qian Liqun's eyes lit up, and he quickly walked over with a mocking expression that said, "I saw right through you." He patted him on the shoulder and said.

"Old Yu, you're something else, you kept it hidden so well."

Qian Liqun's abrupt and cryptic words deepened Yu Chenzhou's confusion. He frowned, his tone clearly puzzled, and asked in return:

"No, what did I hide? I don't understand what you're saying!"

"Heh, still playing dumb with me, huh?"

Qian Liqun raised an eyebrow, lowered his voice, and was about to finish his sentence.

"It's about you..."

"Dr. Qian, Dr. Qian, my report results are in, please take a look at them quickly."

Before the words had even finished, a middle-aged man rushed over from the waiting area, his face full of worry.

Clutching a medical report tightly in his hand, he rushed to Qian Liqun and hurriedly handed it over, urging him anxiously.

"Here, let me take a look for you first. I'll go and get back to work now."

Upon hearing this, Qian Liqun glanced helplessly at Yu Chenzhou, then quickly scanned the report handed to him by the patient.

He waved to Yu Chenzhou again, then led the patient into his consultation room, leaving Yu Chenzhou standing there alone.

The abrupt end of the conversation left Yu Chenzhou feeling as if he had been scratched by a cat's claws, leaving him extremely frustrated.

After all, only saying half of what you mean and leaving people in suspense is the most annoying thing to do.

But the other person was a doctor who was seeing patients, so he couldn't very well ask questions, as that would both disrupt his colleague's work and violate hospital rules.

Left with no other choice, Yu Chenzhou could only suppress his curiosity, take a deep breath, and turn to walk towards his office.

After all, they're colleagues, and they'll figure out what happened sooner or later.

He has now been officially reinstated as the deputy director of the department.

Without former Dean Zhang He constantly making things difficult for him behind his back, he no longer needed to be assigned to see ordinary patients.

The first patient that Dean Lu Haifeng assigned to him was Chen Xiaoxiao.

After changing his clothes and sitting down, he saw Chen Xiaoxiao's examination report, past medical records, and related imaging data.

They were already neatly arranged on the desk, clearly prepared in advance by the hospital.

Although he knew the general plot direction based on his memories from his previous life, he was also clear about Chen Xiaoxiao's core illness.

However, the specific details of the patient's condition, test results, and past treatment history need to be carefully understood in order to develop the most reliable treatment plan.

Therefore, before Chen Xiaoxiao arrived at the hospital, Yu Chenzhou had to read through all the information to thoroughly understand the ins and outs of her illness and its specific details, so that he would have a clear understanding of the situation.

So Yu Chenzhou picked up the materials and began to study them carefully.

He sometimes frowned, sometimes recorded key data in his notebook. Before he knew it, nearly an hour had passed before he finally finished reviewing all of Chen Xiaoxiao's medical records.

In short, Chen Xiaoxiao suffers from a congenital developmental abnormality of the vocal cord sulcus.

This condition causes a distinct longitudinal groove to form under the vocal cord mucosa, much like a groove being carved into a magnetic tape, directly affecting the normal function of the vocal cords.

The reason why her voice cracks when she sings is mainly due to this vocal cord groove.

Abnormal development of the vocal cord sulcus can cause problems such as abnormal mucosal wave transmission and incomplete closure when the vocal cords vibrate, especially in the high-pitched range, where vocal cord vibration becomes extremely unstable.

As soon as her voice enters the high-pitched range, her vocal cords cannot close properly, and her voice will naturally crack.

Based on clinical experience, conservative treatments such as medication and physical therapy are generally ineffective for this type of congenital vocal cord sulcus disorder.

The only solution is surgical treatment, either vocal cord sulcus filling or mucosal flap repair.

Only by surgically filling this groove can the smoothness of the vocal cord surface be restored, allowing it to vibrate and produce sound normally.

However, Chen Xiaoxiao's case is much more complicated than that of ordinary patients with vocal cord sulcus, and it is considered a difficult case in clinical practice.

The examination report showed that her vocal cord mucosa was much thinner than normal, and the elastic fiber layer under the mucosa, which is responsible for support and elasticity, also had a congenital defect.

The entire vocal cord sulcus is barely covered by a thin layer of epithelium, and it simply cannot withstand the rigors of conventional surgery.

Therefore, the surgical plan for her must be extremely cautious, and only autologous fascia micro-filling or mucosal flap transfer repair methods can be used, and each step of the operation must be precise to the millimeter level.

The reason for such strictness is that there is no extra healthy mucous membrane tissue in her vocal cord area to be dissected and sutured, and the operation space for the surgery is compressed to the extreme, with a margin for error of almost zero.

If any mishap occurs during the surgery, such as displacement of the grafted autologous fascia or necrosis of the displaced mucosal flap, it could lead to complications.

Then the remaining healthy mucous membrane on the surface of her vocal cords will be completely destroyed, and hard scar tissue will form, firmly covering the surface of the vocal cords.

By then, even if you wanted to have a second repair surgery, it would be too late.

Without a base of healthy mucosal tissue, any repair procedure will exacerbate scar hyperplasia, ultimately leading to permanent loss of vocal cord vibration function.

At that time, not only will high notes be impossible to produce, but in severe cases, even daily speech will become hoarse and difficult, and may even affect normal communication.

Under normal circumstances, the success rate of surgery for congenital vocal cord sulcus is about 75%-85%, which is acceptable for ordinary patients.

But Chen Xiaoxiao is different. She is at the peak of her career, and as a singer, she cannot do without a good voice.

This 15%-25% failure rate is a chasm that is difficult for her to cross.

She simply couldn't afford to gamble; failure would mean the complete end of her acting career.

"Tap, tap"

Just as Yu Chenzhou was carefully studying Chen Xiaoxiao's examination report and imaging films, repeatedly deducing the details of the surgical plan, two soft but clear knocks on the door broke the silence of the office.

"Please come in!"

Yu Chenzhou didn't even look up, just gave a casual reply and put down the film in his hand. But when he instinctively looked up at the door, his gaze involuntarily froze.

His office door was not closed, and a tall woman was standing in the doorway.

After Yu Chenzhou saw the other person's face clearly, his gaze seemed to move down more than twenty centimeters uncontrollably.

After all, it is known as the world's highest peak, making it hard to ignore.

However, Yu Chenzhou's gaze lingered for less than a second before he immediately realized what was happening and quickly looked away.

He glanced down at the medical report in his hand, trying to hide his earlier distraction, and then spoke in a calm tone:

"Ms. Chen, please have a seat."

I just finished reviewing your test results and was about to discuss your condition with you.

After saying that, Yu Chenzhou thought to himself:

"As expected of someone who can threaten Su Qinghuan, this is practically Mount Everest."

Wouldn't any mountaineer find it hard to resist the allure of climbing the world's highest peak?

Chen Xiaoxiao seemed to be used to Yu Chenzhou's brief moment of distraction and lingering gaze, her face remaining completely calm, without even a furrowed brow.

Having worked in the entertainment industry for many years, she had seen many such gazes. Compared to those direct and scorching stares, Yu Chenzhou's restrained reaction was already considered polite.

Chen Xiaoxiao walked gracefully into the office in her exquisite high heels and sat down directly in the chair opposite Yu Chenzhou's desk without the slightest hesitation.

Her agent and assistant followed closely behind, standing silently behind her.

Furthermore, two tall security guards stood at the office door, clearly to protect Chen Xiaoxiao's safety and privacy and prevent her from being disturbed by irrelevant people.

"Dr. Yu, it's really not easy to see you!"

After sitting down, Chen Xiaoxiao slowly took off her sunglasses, revealing a delicate and beautiful face.

She looked up at Yu Chenzhou, a slightly teasing smile playing on her lips, and casually retorted.

As the second female lead in this drama, Chen Xiaoxiao does indeed have unique advantages.

Besides her unforgettable figure, her looks are also top-notch, with captivating eyes and exquisite features like a meticulously crafted work of art.

It is precisely because of her good looks and figure that she has been able to rise rapidly in the fiercely competitive entertainment industry and achieve great success.

However, fate is fair; it gave her outstanding physical attributes but lacked academic qualifications.

At least compared to Su Qinghuan, a graduate student, and Xiao Yilin, a returnee from overseas, her academic qualifications do seem somewhat weak, which is one of her few shortcomings.

"Speaking of this, I also want to thank Ms. Chen."

If it weren't for you, I'd probably still be lazing around at home right now!

Yu Chenzhou put down the examination report in his hand, leaned forward slightly, looked at Chen Xiaoxiao, and said with gratitude on his face.

After all, if public opinion hadn't completely erupted, many things could have been suppressed.

"If Dr. Yu really wants to thank me, then she should prove it with her actions. Don't let me make this trip in vain and leave disappointed."

Chen Xiaoxiao's tone turned slightly somber, and the smile on her face disappeared, replaced by deep melancholy.

"To be honest, I'm currently struggling on the verge of giving up on treatment."

After all, I can only maintain the status quo now because I can no longer sing some high-pitched songs;

But if the surgery fails, I'll be completely ruined. I might lose everything I have now—fame, fans, career—all gone.

When talking about her illness and the uncertainty of the future, Chen Xiaoxiao's eyes reddened slightly, and her pitiful appearance would make anyone feel sorry for her.

Yu Chenzhou, however, kept reminding himself:

Don't be fooled by her appearance. This woman is very cunning. Showing her sympathy is like digging a hole for yourself and becoming one of her fish in her pond.

All I can say is that he truly deserves to be a top-tier artist in the entertainment industry; his acting skills are absolutely superb, with complete control over his performance. If he hadn't known the plot, he would have been completely out of his depth.

"Cough cough."

Yu Chenzhou deliberately cleared his throat, interrupting her emotional buildup, and said in a serious tone.

"Let's get back to the main topic and talk about your condition first, that's the most important thing right now."

Seeing that her tried-and-true "showing weakness and empathy" skill was actually immune to Yu Chenzhou, Chen Xiaoxiao was not embarrassed at all. Instead, she thought more highly of him.

After all, few men could remain so calm under her charm offensive.

She assumed it was due to Yu Chenzhou's excellent professionalism, so she suppressed her melancholy expression, adopted a serious and earnest demeanor, and asked directly:

"Let's talk about the results first."

"The answer is yes, it can be treated, and the success rate of the surgery can reach 100%."

Yu Chenzhou's tone was resolute and without the slightest hesitation. After a pause, he added.

"But there's one condition: I need you to absolutely cooperate with my treatment plan, and you can't have any questions or make any changes without my permission."

When discussing the illness and surgical plan, Yu Chenzhou's face revealed a confident and composed demeanor, his eyes firm and steady.

This confidence was so infectious that Chen Xiaoxiao almost instinctively chose to believe him, without questioning the authenticity of the "100% success rate".

"Very good!"

Yu Chenzhou's words instantly brightened Chen Xiaoxiao's eyes, the gloom on her face vanished, and a bright, hopeful smile bloomed on her face. She leaned forward slightly and answered with unwavering determination:

"I will absolutely cooperate with your treatment as long as my voice can return to normal!"

Seeing Chen Xiaoxiao's sudden change in expression, Yu Chenzhou couldn't help but feel smug.

"Don't think you're the only one with skills. My 'Professional Confidence' killer move is way more effective than yours!"