Healing Doctor

Chapter 3 Knotting

Time passes unnoticed in the mountains; the passing of winter leaves one unaware of the years.

After countless failures under the guidance of the system NPC, Ji Xiang finally succeeded in performing a circumcision.

The requirements for system NPCs are very strict, even harsh.

Every time the hemostat landed heavily on Ji Xiang's radial styloid process, Ji Xiang suspected that the system NPC had a 100% hit rate when hitting him.

Ji Xiang even had the illusion that the point he was tapping had never changed.

Although it was hard work, Ji Xiang also reaped considerable rewards.

Under the guidance of the system NPCs, his surgical skills became increasingly proficient, which was gratifying.

But Ji Xiang didn't have time to look at the system panel carefully. If he was distracted for even a moment, the hemostat, with its 100% accuracy, would land on the radial styloid process without exception.

After successfully completing dozens of surgeries, the system NPC nodded in satisfaction. "Your basic stamina is almost depleted. Go back now."

"Teacher, how can I come in next time?" Ji Xiang asked in his last moments when the system NPC was about to kick him out.

"You can come by entering a meditative state."

As he spoke, the system NPC waved his hand, and Ji Xiang's vision blurred.

A flash of white light, and Ji Xiang instinctively closed his eyes.

"Little Ji, are you fainting at the sight of blood?"

A familiar voice appeared in my ear.

Ji Xiang opened his eyes and saw that Colonel Wang had just picked up the syringe. His hand had just been placed on the patient, but he hadn't yet lifted him up to expose the surgical field to Colonel Wang.

The thought that the time in the system was "gifted" flashed through Ji Xiang's mind.

I go!

I've struck gold!

Ji Xiang was overjoyed.

In the blink of an eye, a crisp "ding-dong" sound rang out.

System task: The simplest minor surgery.

Task: Perform a circumcision surgery.

Task duration: one hour.

Quest Reward: Base Stamina +1.

task?

Ji Xiang frowned as he looked at the mission message that appeared on the system panel on the right side of his vision and read it carefully.

Before he could finish reading, another "ding-dong" sound rang in his ears.

[Long-term main quest: Simple quest? No!]

Task objective: Elevate the circumcision procedure to a perfect level.

Task duration: three months.

Mission reward: Unknown.

What?!

Ji Xiang felt as if he were watching a surgical video, but the scene suddenly shifted to a Japanese adult film, which surprised him.

This is far too hasty.

In Ji Xiang's understanding and perception, long-term main quests are extremely difficult, but the rewards are also quite considerable.

The task assigned by the system was still circumcision, which didn't seem too difficult even at the perfect level.

That's it?

That's it!

What a joke.

"Young men, why are you fainting at the sight of blood?" Colonel Wang's mask shifted slightly. "If you're not feeling well, go and rest for a bit. Fainting at the sight of blood isn't a big deal. If you can't do surgery, you can do internal medicine later. It's not shameful. A few years ago, there was a female student who fainted at the sight of blood. She went to the operating room to help with the emergency treatment, and ended up needing to be resuscitated twice."

"Teacher Wang, I'm fine. I was just a little lost in thought about the surgery you just performed."

Ji Xiang quickly explained.

As for that absurd system task, he completely forgot about it.

Ji Xiang didn't know what the inexplicably activated system meant yet; he needed to prove it with facts.

"Oh? You can remember the entire surgical procedure?"

Colonel Wang's eyes held a hint of disdain.

A resident trainee? What do you know?

This person in front of me hasn't even taken the exam, he's not even a resident trainee. His claim of recalling the surgical procedure is most likely nonsense; he's just spouting empty boasts to flatter himself.

No matter how much you try to please him, you can't possibly give him the scalpel. At most, you can go on stage and act as his assistant. If he performs perfectly, tying a knot is the most you can get. That's it.

As for tying knots, Colonel Wang didn't want to do it.

The Science and Education Department requested that the interns be allowed to go on stage, giving them a legitimate opportunity to experience it up close. This was mainly done to curry favor with his father, Dean Zhao.

Colonel Wang inwardly grumbled at this, the thought flashing through his mind.

"Hold on tight." Colonel Wang asked a question, and without waiting for Ji Xiang's answer, said with a smile, "Do you know what my biggest feeling is after cutting up leather bags all these years?"

Several resident trainees shook their heads.

"Time waits for no one," Colonel Wang remarked with a touch of melancholy.

"Back then, I could pee ten feet against the wind; now, I can pee on my shoes with the wind at my back. Most people who get circumcisions are under 30; young people are really healthy."

"..."

"..."

The trainees were completely unable to understand the sigh in Colonel Wang's words.

"Be gentle when supporting her, and be careful not to irritate her, otherwise the corpus cavernosum and tunica albuginea will become congested, making the surgery very difficult."

"!!!"

Colonel Wang's words flashed through Ji Xiang's mind; similar words had been said by the system NPCs!

This isn't a joke; it's pure clinical experience!

The system failed several times when I tried to cut the leather bag myself because of congestion in the corpus cavernosum and tunica albuginea.

It was all real; Ji Xiang was still slightly dazed, as if he were dreaming.

As for why such a serious matter sounded so unserious, Ji Xiang didn't think about it carefully.

"Hold on tight, the surgery will be quick," Colonel Wang said. "Others take at least 30 minutes to perform a circumcision, but I can do one in 20 minutes at most. Just make sure you don't cause any trouble, Xiao Ji, and keep a close eye on things."

Colonel Wang was quite confident in his surgery, after all, it was the easiest job in urology, and he had performed thousands of such procedures in his thirty years of medical practice.

Confidence comes from years of practice and refinement.

Hearing Colonel Wang's instructions, Ji Xiang didn't feel that Wang was looking down on him, but simply gave a soft "hmm".

Dozens or even hundreds of hours of training taught Ji Xiang not only to master surgery but also to understand one thing: do what you're supposed to do in the operating room, no matter where you stand on the operating table.

Everything for the patient

For the sake of the patient.

He held the surgical site and twisted it in one direction to expose the surgical field for the surgeon.

The needle of the 5ml syringe landed at the base, and after injecting about 1ml of diluted anesthetic, Colonel Wang gave another injection.

After a few stitches, Colonel Wang suddenly felt that something was wrong.

Actually, there was nothing special about it; it's just that the assistant's gestures were very natural, and I felt very comfortable during the anesthesia.

Strangely, when he was to undergo circumferential anesthesia, each time he changed direction, he could twist and turn to expose the surgical field where he needed to insert the needle.

This is a basic skill for an assistant, and it shouldn't be surprising.

The young man standing next to me was just a resident trainee, yet he could do it so smoothly…

After administering the circumferential anesthesia, Colonel Wang capped the syringe needle and then gave Ji Xiang a long, thoughtful look.

The young man is good; why not give him a chance to tie a knot?

"Xiao Ji, did you perform on stage during your internship?" Colonel Wang asked.

"I've had contact with the teacher twice," Ji Xiang replied.

"No wonder, but you have quite a talent and good judgment." Colonel Wang did not hold back his praise.

The anesthetic had just been injected, and it would take a few minutes for the effects to take hold, so Colonel Wang wasn't in a hurry.

"When it comes to circumcision, there are several categories, but after trying them all, I still think the oldest procedure is the most effective."

"Teacher, what do you mean?" a resident trainee asked.

"We have cutting and suturing equipment, but it's too expensive, and it uses nails," Colonel Wang said. "It does have its advantages, but you'll understand once you've used it in clinical settings for a while."

Colonel Wang didn't intend to give a detailed explanation to the group of greenhorns; he just spoke whatever came to mind, adding a casual remark as he went along.

Trying to explain the difference between staples and sutures to a group of novices is like talking until your lips are worn out – you'd never get it right. It's better not to explain at all.

"Teacher, I heard there's a procedure called 'Great Extension'?" A resident trainee asked, knowing that Colonel Wang was waiting for anesthesia.

"Hey, what's up? You have a friend?" Colonel Wang asked.

"Teacher Wang, you even know this joke!" The resident trainee wasn't embarrassed at all, giving a knowing smile that most men would understand. "Everyone says 18cm, I'm a little shorter than Ji Xiang, but I'm still over 1.8 meters..."

Colonel Wang interrupted the resident trainee, not listening to his rambling, and laughed, "Normally, it's divided into the external and internal parts. Lengthening surgery sounds mysterious, but it's really nothing special. I don't recommend it, especially since you're doctors. This thing is fine as long as it's sufficient."

"28 isn't enough," a junior trainee muttered under his breath.

Cheerful laughter echoed from the operating room.

"A must-have for a player, looks like you have the potential to be one," Colonel Wang said. "Extending length is rarely performed in public hospitals."

"Oh? Why, Teacher Wang?"

"It's a minor surgery, not very difficult, and unnecessary; it's a cosmetic procedure. The most crucial point is..."

"It doesn't make money and it's a hassle, so who would do it? None of that matters. The most important thing is that it's unnecessary. How long can't it be used? Who is this self-deception ruler for? Don't they all claim to be 18?" the nurse said disdainfully from the side.

Colonel Wang smiled but remained silent.

"How could we not make money!"

Although they were chatting, Colonel Wang's attention remained focused on the patients.

Estimating that the anesthesia time was about right, he pricked the patient with the syringe needle. Seeing that the patient did not react, he picked up the scalpel and began the surgery.

Slice the outer edge plate with a leather ring, and fix the inner plate outward.

Colonel Wang was extremely skilled at this process; it's no exaggeration to say he could complete it with his eyes closed, relying solely on his sense of touch.

However, Colonel Wang was distracted during today's surgery, his eyes constantly darting to Ji Xiang's movements.

After carbon dioxide laser circumcision, hemostasis, and trimming, Wang Daxiao began intermittent suturing.

For the first stitch, he flicked the end of the thread over.

"Xiao Ji, tie a knot," Colonel Wang said calmly.

Several intense gazes fell upon Ji Xiang.

tie!

This is a knot!!

There are very few doctors like Colonel Wang who can supervise resident trainees in surgery. Most resident trainees just write medical records haphazardly and do some odd jobs in the ward, and they have no chance to do it themselves.

Knotting is basically the ceiling for resident trainees in surgical studies.

As for the idea of ​​surgery, it's practically just a legend, except for certain special cases.

Even if surgery is performed, it's usually because a teacher takes a liking to a student, and the student has been working like a slave. As a reward, the teacher will have the student perform the smallest surgery before graduation.

But today is a visit!

They're not even qualified residents in a proper residency program!!

Teacher Wang actually made Ji Xiang tie knots!!!

Envy and jealousy began to spread.

The first student to go on stage as an assistant, in particular, initially looked somewhat lost, and then his expression became complicated.

"OK."

Ji Xiang wanted to let go, but hesitated for a moment and looked up at Colonel Wang.

Colonel Wang was taken aback, but immediately understood.

This is my own fault.

Ji Xiang was supporting him and couldn't free his hand. He had suddenly decided to see how the little guy tied the knot, but he didn't take over.

"I'll take over, you can let go." Colonel Wang took over, watching Ji Xiang's movements intently, ready to interrupt at any moment—if Ji Xiang's movements deviated even slightly.

However, the next second, Colonel Wang's mask moved slightly and became a little damp.

Ji Xiang skillfully tied a surgical knot, his right index finger pressing the knot onto the patient's bag.

Everything happened so fast that Colonel Wang didn't even have a chance to call a halt.

"you……"

(End of this chapter)