Healing Doctor

Chapter 330 Can the Surgery Still Save You? (Bonus Chapter for Alliance Leader Xiaoxiao515 x 5)

"Xiao Ji, let's put these things aside for now; times have changed."

Director Liu didn't look at Ji Xiang, but stared straight ahead and said calmly.

"Is it because of a doctor-patient dispute?" Ji Xiang asked.

"No," Director Liu said. "There are many ways to resolve so-called doctor-patient disputes. What I mean is—in the past, it was said that one had to endure hardship to rise above others; now, it's about being born into a good family to rise above others."

Ji Xiang remained silent.

Director Liu was silent for a few seconds, then turned to look at Ji Xiang.

Ji Xiang smiled but didn't say anything.

"We... never mind, it's not appropriate for me to go to that kind of occasion." Director Liu sighed. "It's like a sheep suddenly appearing in a wolf pack, it's as strange as it gets. I'd better send a message to Lao Bai and wait for the results."

As he spoke, he took out his phone to edit a WeChat message.

Ji Xiang was also quite helpless. He had indeed learned the surgery and was able to perform it, but Director Zhao hadn't called yet, so he guessed that he wouldn't let him do it.

Sigh, I still have to keep moving forward, at least I can have surgery whenever I want and not have to put up with this bullshit!

Ji Xiang made up his mind.

If Ji Xiang was in a state of confusion before this, then this incident and Director Liu's earnest words dispelled that confusion and bewilderment.

"Let's go." After finishing editing the WeChat message and clicking send, Director Liu stood up and patted Ji Xiang on the shoulder. "Go back to the ward and wait. You're coming with me, don't go to the orthopedics department."

Ji Xiang knew very well that Director Liu was afraid he would act impulsively and wanted to "keep an eye" on him to prevent him from rushing forward and taking the blame for others.

"Thank you, Director." Although Ji Xiang was unconvinced, he knew what was good for him and said respectfully.

"No need for formalities," Director Liu said. "Come back with me and wait for news. I suspect I'll need surgery."

"Alright." Ji Xiang glanced at the system panel in the upper right corner of his vision. He felt no regret, only a faint sadness.

But he also understands that in a mature system, all rules are meaningful. It is inevitably the path with the lowest cost and least chance of error.

Whether or not one can actually follow the instructions is another matter entirely.

Ji Xiang listened and did not insist on his own opinion, but followed Director Liu to the urology department.

The two examined the patient and were relieved to find that the patient was awake after the surgery, had smooth drainage, and stable vital signs.

Director Liu pulled Ji Xiang to his office, asked Ji Xiang to sit down, and opened the cabinet to take out a teapot.

"This is a concoction I made a few years ago, meant to be drunk whenever I have free time."

"Oh? Shi Dabin's purple clay teapot?" Ji Xiang said.

Upon hearing Ji Xiang's words, Director Liu's eyes lit up, but with his back to Ji Xiang, the light in his eyes flashed for a moment before disappearing.

Not many people collect Yixing teapots, and even fewer know Shi Dabin, but Ji Xiang recognized him at a glance.

Director Liu guessed that Ji Xiang must have a family background in learning, or at least someone in his family could afford Shi Dabin's purple clay teapots.

"It's not common these days."

"Fortunately, Shi Dabin is still known for making flower vases," Ji Xiang said.

"A vase?" Director Liu was taken aback.

Ji Xiang didn't continue the conversation on this topic, and quietly watched Director Liu boil water and make tea.

This requires concentration and calmness, but today Director Liu seemed preoccupied and couldn't focus. He was clumsy and looked somewhat ridiculous.

Just as the water boiled, Ji Xiang's phone rang.

"Xiao Ji, I'm sorry," Zhao Xiangming apologized after making the call.

"Director Zhao, what are you saying?" Ji Xiang quickly said politely, "What's wrong?"

"The entire hospital consulted and decided that the interventional surgery was too risky, so they refused it," Zhao Xiangming said. "Now he's back in the operating room, ready to have the operation."

Ji Xiang had a thought, but the task in the upper right corner of his vision did not disappear.

"Oh, surgery is an option, but it's risky," Ji Xiang said.

"I'll tell you later, I'm going to check. By the way, Xiao Ji, are you still in the operating room?"

"We've finished and come downstairs," Ji Xiang said. "We're in Director Liu's office."

After hanging up the phone, Ji Xiang put his phone away.

"fine."

Director Liu listened to their conversation and said with a smile.

"Director Liu, it takes five years to be promoted to attending physician. Is there any way to advance it earlier?" Ji Xiang asked.

"You mean making an exception, right?" Director Liu laughed. Of course, he could see right through Ji Xiang's thoughts. "Making an exception is difficult for others, but it's not difficult for you."

"I've discussed it with Lao Bai, and we're going to make sure our current research gets at least a provincial-level science grant."

"With provincial-level science and technology, isn't it easy to get a special exception?"

Ji Xiang lowered his head slightly, seemingly lost in thought.

"In short, taking it slow is the fastest way. I have high hopes for you," Director Liu said. "You should first get your professional license, and then we can talk about the provincial science and technology evaluation and special consideration."

"However, the challenge you'll face is..."

Just then, the phone rang.

Director Liu picked up his phone and slowly opened it to scan the screen.

"Old Bai replied, saying that the other person went up to perform the surgery," Director Liu said softly. "Old Bai's last..."

"What's wrong?"

"He didn't say, but he asked where you were," Director Liu said casually. "Xiao Ji, I have a question for you."

"Director Liu, please go ahead."

"Actually, it was Lao Bai who asked, but he didn't say," Director Liu said. "If the surgery fails and the knot remains inside, can you still save it?"

"Yes!" Ji Xiang gave an affirmative answer.

"!!!"

Director Liu's mind was filled with exclamation marks.

However, he didn't show it on his face, and began to heat the purple clay teapot in a seemingly relaxed manner.

"But does your hospital have 12F catheters? These are not common; they are only needed for aortic interventional procedures."

Director Liu's hand trembled, and he almost burned himself.

"Let me ask."

……

……

Director Bai stood in the operating room, wearing a lead apron.

He specifically requested the operating room for the hybridization surgery, and no one else objected.

Once the surgical preparations were complete, they pulled the Swan-Ganz catheter out while simultaneously checking the condition of the blood vessels.

Originally, the Swan-Ganz floating catheter was only loosely knotted, not tight, and there was still the possibility that Zhao Xiangming mentioned.

But as the floating tube was pulled out, the knot became tighter and tighter until it could no longer be untied.

The more Director Bai looked, the colder he felt.

When they reached the position for inserting the Swan-Ganz catheter into the jugular vein, the head of the vascular department was at a loss.

"Director Bai," he stopped tracing the incision and turned to Director Bai, saying, "It's too long and too thick; it needs at least a 6cm incision. Also, the patient's heart rate was slightly abnormal just now, so I didn't dare. What do you think…?"

Director Bai sighed deeply, remaining noncommittal.

He understood what the head of the vascular surgery department meant: if they pulled it any higher, it could stimulate the nerve tissue, and if the vagus nerve became excited and caused cardiac arrest, he didn't want to take responsibility.

"Look..." Director Wang of the Vascular Department knew that Director Bai understood, so he didn't explain, but asked instead.

"Wait a moment, I'll go report to Dean Zhao."

(End of this chapter)