Healing Doctor

Chapter 596 Fighting the Whole World

"Contraindications aren't absolute; there are occasional exceptions. Dr. Lin, have you never performed a similar surgery in Massachusetts?" Ji Xiang asked, seemingly puzzled.

"Is this Dr. Ji Xiang? I've heard so much about you, your name is legendary." Lin Jiu didn't answer Ji Xiang's question, but instead extended his hand and gave Ji Xiang a belated greeting.

After a brief handshake, Ji Xiang's focus remained on the surgery.

He seemed somewhat puzzled. "Although there is a possibility of complications, Boston Scientific's thrombectomy catheter has been approved by the FDA, and it is said that half of the main Phase IV clinical trials were completed in Massachusetts."

"I've completed about one-third of the four phases of clinical surgeries," Lin Jiu said frankly.

The previously noisy scene suddenly fell silent.

Everyone stared blankly at Lin Jiuze.

Phase IV clinical trials—such a prestigious name, coupled with Massachusetts General Hospital and one-third of the surgeries performed—all of this made Lin Jiu's ordinary and unassuming figure appear extraordinary and awe-inspiring.

"That's great! You're very familiar with this technique!" Ji Xiang said excitedly.

"It is indeed very familiar, which is why I don't think the surgery can be completed," Lin Jiu replied calmly. "Dr. Ji Xiang, sometimes there are limits to surgical and interventional procedures. Not everyone can be treated and cured through surgery."

"But……"

"No buts!" Lin Jiu gradually hardened his tone. Although he looked up slightly into Ji Xiang's eyes, it was as if he was looking down at Ji Xiang, forcefully dominating him.

Even Director Bai, who had been watching Lin Jiuze intently, didn't notice when he had changed.

Lin Jiu was like a giant beast at the top of the food chain, usually lazy and unwilling to even glance at people.

But once he gets serious, he completely changes, and all the directors and experts from the First Affiliated Hospital present fall silent.

Everyone could sense the presence of the senior doctor.

Except for Ji Xiang.

"Dr. Lin, I just wanted to discuss the surgery." Ji Xiang smiled politely, lowered his head slightly, and looked down at Lin Jiuze.

His gaze was truly condescending.

Both in terms of actions and mindset, it's a look down.

Compared to this, Lin Jiuze's actions seemed somewhat ridiculous.

"..." Director Bai's hands went numb from looking at it.

"Dr. Ji Xiang, as I mentioned before, the patient's condition is not suitable for surgery. The expert consultation at the First Affiliated Hospital recommends catheter-directed thrombolysis, which I think is very reasonable, suitable for the patient's condition, and the most appropriate treatment plan."

"But catheter-based thrombolysis... I just glanced at it, and the patient's right lower limb is severely ischemic. Thrombolysis is practically equivalent to amputation. All the risks we would face would still be there after the amputation, and there would be even more." Ji Xiang frowned, but persisted.

"The expert panel's consultation opinion," Lin Jiu said, squinting at Ji Xiang. "As a junior doctor, your job is to execute it."

Ji Xiang was somewhat troubled. He scratched his head, unsure of how to explain it to Lin Jiu.

"Dr. Ji," Li Ming tugged at Ji Xiang, "there are indeed serious contraindications; the patient has atherosclerotic plaques..."

"Teacher Li, I still think we can give it a try," Ji Xiang insisted.

In front of the screen, Director Liu sighed deeply.

Ji Xiang's insistence was so awkward that Director Liu wanted to bury his head under the table.

"What is Dr. Xiao Ji doing?" Ding Xiang asked, puzzled.

"He wants to have the surgery, but everyone thinks it's not advisable." Director Bai stared at the screen. "Simply put, Dr. Ji is now at odds with the whole world."

Director Liu admired Lao Bai immensely.

An extremely embarrassing situation, when spoken by Lao Bai, becomes so cultured and so heroic.

To be an enemy of the whole world!

Just thinking about it made Director Liu's blood boil with passion.

But then Director Liu deflated again.

Even the surgeons who conducted Phase IV clinical trials said it wouldn't work, so what's the point of Ji Xiang persisting!

He and Lin Jiuze understand?

"Director Li, shall we take another look at the patient?" Ji Xiang said softly.

Ji Xiang's tone carried a hint of pleading, and the condescending gaze he had just exuded vanished.

Director Li had no choice but to nod, unable to refuse Ji Xiang.

From his expression, it was clear that Director Li thought Ji Xiang's insistence was meaningless.

Thrombectomy is a new technique and is subject to numerous limitations; the procedure cannot be performed if any conditions are not met.

In particular, the surgeons who participated in the fourth phase of clinical surgery clearly expressed their opinion that the surgery could not be performed, and Director Li did not know what Ji Xiang was insisting on.

Perhaps Ji Xiang was too young, and seeing that the production team had brought in another big star to take his center position, he was unwilling to accept it and wanted to overshadow Lin Jiuze.

But this isn't the way to apply pressure.

……

Shanghai, Hepatobiliary Hospital.

Qin Chu's smile was relaxed and at ease.

"Ji Xiang has completely lost his composure," Ling Tian commented.

"After all, he's still young. Since Jiu is ahead of him, Ji Xiang is trying his best to turn the tables." Qin Chu laughed heartily, making no attempt to hide his joy.

"Some things are beyond human control." Ling Tian felt confident of victory and now all he had to do was watch how Ji Xiang made a fool of himself.

"Boss, Ji Xiang is spoiled. He even tries to overturn the opinions of senior doctors during consultations. This kind of behavior is prohibited in any hospital."

"Hey," Qin Chu scoffed, "Young man, arrogant and domineering."

Qin Chu emphasized the words "arrogant and domineering" heavily, as if Ji Xiang were standing right in front of him, slapping the A4 paper in his face.

The psychological trauma that Ji Xiang left on Qin Chu that day was too deep, otherwise he wouldn't have gone to great lengths to invite Lin Jiuze.

"Boss, you're brilliant!"

"It was also good luck." Qin Chu smiled slightly. "If it weren't for this patient, Ji Xiang's stupidity wouldn't have been apparent."

"If you walk by the river often enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet," Ling Tian said. "He's always been so arrogant; sooner or later he'd run into trouble. It's already quite unexpected that he didn't get a black eye and a swollen face at the Second Affiliated Hospital over there and the First Affiliated Hospital in Lin'an."

"Hehe." Qin Chu chuckled, staring at the tablet screen with regret in his eyes.

Ji Xiang and Lin Jiuze stood together, their auras were not suppressed at all. In fact, Qin Chu could clearly feel that Ji Xiang was suppressing Lin Jiuze.

Otherwise, Lin Jiuze wouldn't have suddenly changed his demeanor.

It seems that even Lin Jiuze felt threatened.

It's such a pity. If Ji Xiang hadn't been so arrogant back then; if Ji Xiang had known to respect the older comrades; if Ji Xiang had been a little more restrained; if Ling Tian hadn't...

Qin Chu was somewhat annoyed. He knew he had discovered a rough gem, but now he had to smash it with his own hands.

This feeling is complex and difficult to explain in words.

The camera pans to the ward.

Lin Jiuze was scribbling something on the paper as usual when Qin Chu suddenly paused, noticing that Lin Jiuze's expression was off!

(End of this chapter)