Where's my golden core? Did you think I removed a kidney stone?

Jiangcheng, the First People's Hospital, the urology department chief's office.

Zhang Yuanping wiped his hands, casually draped the towel over the back of the chair, and glanced at Su Ye.

"You must be in pretty good shape, right?"

Su Ye was organizing medical records when he heard this and looked up: "I'm fine, what's wrong, Teacher Zhang?"

"Jiangcheng is going to hold a marathon every three years, and the city hopes that our First Hospital can also send a team to participate," Zhang Yuanping said casually, leaning back in his chair. "It's not for you to just run; it's for you to be a medical support team, following the course so that if any runner has a physical problem, you can deal with it immediately."

He paused and then added, "Extreme sports are all about risk. Heatstroke, dehydration, hypoglycemia, cardiac arrest—anything can happen. Having a professional medical team with you provides a guarantee for public safety."

"So we need you resident trainees to go. You're young, physically fit, and can definitely handle some simple first aid. It will also be beneficial for the issuance of your residency certificates. I've secured a spot for you."

Su Ye thought for a moment and nodded: "That's great, thank you, Teacher Zhang."

Marathons are no problem for Su Ye now.

Zhang Yuanping took out his phone, typed on it for a while, and then looked up: "I've added you to the group. There are four people in total, all of them are resident trainees from our institute. You guys can coordinate things yourselves."

Su Ye's phone vibrated.

Zhang Yuanping invites you to join the group chat "Marathon Medical Support Team".

I clicked in, and there were already three people in the group.

Wang Luo, Su Bei, and Wang Dandan.

Before Su Ye could even say hello, messages started flooding in.

Wang Dandan: [Marathon??? I hate running the most!!! Ugh!!!]

Wang Dandan: [I'm the kind of person who dies from running 800 meters, and you want me to go to a marathon?!]

Wang Dandan: [Running along the track is just too devilish! I'm going to get roasted by the sun, waaaaah!]

Su Bei: [Don't worry, Dandan, it shouldn't be too tiring. Just follow the course. Extreme sports can indeed trigger many underlying physical problems. These athletes don't even know they have issues, but under extreme conditions, these problems can surface, and that's when we're needed. Besides, a marathon only lasts a morning, so it should be over quickly.]

Su Bei: [Besides, the weather forecast says it will be mostly cloudy tomorrow, so it won't be too sunny~]

Wang Dandan: [Really, Sister Su Bei! That's good...]

Su Ye watched the messages scrolling rapidly on the screen. Sure enough, a marathon was still too much for these delicate girls. Before he could even speak, a new message popped up.

Wang Luo: [Wait, the new guy in the group, Su Ye? Is that the Su Ye I remember from Jiangcheng Medical University?]

Su Ye was taken aback. You know me?

Su Ye: [Hmm]

The group was silent for about three seconds.

Then Wang Luo exploded.

Wang Luo: [Holy crap!!!]

Wang Luo: [Really?!?!]

Wang Luo: [I admire you the most! You're a genius at school! A medical genius!!!]

Wang Luo: [The one who got first place in the clinical skills assessment for four consecutive years! I've heard of you since school!]

Wang Luo: [Senior!!! No, I should call you a genius!!!]

Su Bei: [? Is she that amazing?]

Wang Dandan: [First place for four years? Really? That's amazing!]

Wang Luo: [Really! Everyone in our graduating class knows the name Su Ye, he's a legendary figure! It's said he got the fluid right on his first lumbar puncture, even his supervising professor was amazed!]

Su Ye looked at the messages popping up on his phone with a sense of helplessness.

Wang Luo's personality is quite unconventional, and he never expected that Su Ye would be so famous in school. However, this sudden enthusiasm was a bit overwhelming for Su Ye.

Su Ye: [You flatter me, that's all in the past.]

Wang Luo: [Senior, you're too modest!]

Su Bei: [Looks like we have a veteran in our group, I feel much more at ease~]

Wang Dandan: [So I'll have a big shot protecting me tomorrow, right? If there's ever any emergency, the big shot will step in first, and I'll feel relieved, hehe.]

Su Ye put down his phone and shook his head.

This group of people is quite interesting.

Marathon?

……

The next day, at seven o'clock in the morning.

Jiangcheng City Sports Center, the starting point of the marathon.

When Su Ye arrived, the scene was already bustling with activity. Banners and balloons were strung along both sides of the track, volunteers in matching blue vests were busy running around, and runners were warming up in the starting area. The air was filled with the mixed scent of sports drinks and sunscreen.

"Boss Su Ye! Over here!"

A voice came from the crowd.

Su Ye looked in the direction of the sound and saw a slightly chubby boy waving at him. He had a round face, small eyes, and a bright smile. He was wearing a white coat with a "Medical Security" badge on his chest. He looked like a happy little dumpling.

Wang Luo.

Su Ye walked over, and Wang Luo immediately came to greet him, as if he had seen a long-lost relative.

"Wow! I finally met you in person! You look even more energetic than I imagined!"

"Don't call me 'boss,' it sounds weird... Just call me by my name."

"Okay, boss!"

Su Ye: "..."

Two girls were standing next to Wang Luo.

The one on the left has long, flowing hair, delicate features, and a gentle demeanor. Even in a white lab coat, her beautiful features are still undeniable. She stands there quietly with a slight smile on her lips, giving off a very comfortable feeling.

Su Bei.

She nodded slightly to Su Ye: "Hello, Su Ye, I'm Su Bei, and I'm currently rotating in the neurology department."

"Hello there."

The one on the right is short, about 1.55 meters tall, with pigtails, a round face, and big eyes. She looks like a high school student. She's standing there looking around, and her whole body screams "I don't want to come."

Wang Dandan.

She saw Su Ye and blinked: "You're the big shot Wang Luo was talking about? The big shot's got my back!"

"Don't listen to Wang Luo's nonsense."

"But you do look pretty impressive," Wang Dandan tilted her head, then sighed, "Oh well, since I have a big shot protecting me today, I'll just be responsible for handing out water."

Wang Luo laughed so hard his stomach was shaking: "Sister Dandan, you're too honest."

"Call me 'sister'? Do I look that old?"

"No, no, no, they look very young, like a high school student!"

"That's more like it."

Su Ye looked at the three people.

Wang Luo is enthusiastic, outgoing, and naturally sociable—a natural at creating a lively atmosphere. Su Bei is gentle and composed, speaking little but always saying the perfect thing. Wang Dandan is lively and adorable; she complains, but she's already there, her eyes darting around, watching for anyone who seems weak—she has a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

interesting.

"Alright," Su Ye clapped his hands, "Let's go get our gear and confirm our assigned sections of the race. The marathon starts at nine o'clock, so we have two hours to prepare."

"Received!" Wang Luo was the first to respond.

Su Bei nodded.

Wang Dandan snorted, but still followed.

Four people, dressed in white coats and carrying simple first-aid kits, walked towards the race track.

The morning light shone on them, and the June breeze carried a hint of warmth.

Su Ye walked at the front, feeling the increasingly abundant power within his body and the invisible spiritual energy threads in the air.

They also needed to carry a professional first aid kit, which was quite large and looked heavy, making Wang Luo's mouth twitch.

"Seriously? We're supposed to carry this thing around? That's practically killing us!"

Su Bei and Wang Dandan both turned pale.

"I'll do it." Su Ye's voice was relaxed. With a push of his right hand, he easily lifted the box, making Wang Luo, who was standing to the side, widen his eyes. "Isn't that my brother?"

Su Bei and Wang Dandan both took a step back, their expressions showing surprise.

Even the senior member of the academy who was distributing the equipment couldn't help but exclaim, "Young man, you're so strong! You must train regularly, right?"

"It's alright, I haven't practiced in a long time."

As Su Ye spoke, his gaze was fixed on his legs. At that moment, his muscles trembled slightly. He didn't know where his physical limits were. The marathon, which made everyone else hesitate, made Su Ye feel a little eager to try.

Suddenly, Su Ye's eyes narrowed slightly.

He gazed at the enthusiastic crowd, yet he always felt a burning sensation in the air, like an invisible fire drifting in the air, faint but impossible to hide from Su Ye's perception.

Fire energy?