Healing Doctor

Chapter 621 Never Provoke Ji Xiang

"dad……"

Zhao Tianjiao called out, but he couldn't utter a single word.

He felt Zhao Dali's powerful shot hit him squarely in the chest. It wasn't the goalkeeper who suffered the fracture, but himself.

Now even breathing hurts Zhao Tianjiao, it hurts terribly.

The psychological impact on Dean Zhao was far greater and more intense than that on Zhao Tianjiao.

He has practiced medicine for decades and has seen countless patients with ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries. These types of surgeries are not actually difficult; the challenge lies in controlling the degree of functional impairment after the surgery as much as possible, minimizing the impact.

He also considered the postoperative outcome of Ji Xiang's surgery.

But the best assessment Dean Zhao could give was that Zhao Dali's athletic ability had fully recovered, and even that was only a 0.1% chance.

Coach Zhang clearly explained Zhao Dali's improvement; his 100-meter speed had improved by about 0.3 seconds, which was simply unbelievable.

Each powerful shot, each tackle utilizing his speed advantage, and each outmaneuvering of defenders silently testified to just how successful Zhao Dali's surgery was.

If, after six months to a year post-surgery, with guidance from a world-class sports medicine rehabilitation team, coupled with the player's determination and patience, perhaps... no, even then, it's absolutely impossible.

Dean Zhao looked somewhat bewildered, as if he were watching a science fiction movie. His heart was pounding, and his fingers twitched slightly.

For the first time in so many years, Dean Zhao felt a pang of regret, wishing he had stayed in clinical practice and continued exploring the path of medicine.

"Dad, this can't be right."

After a long silence, Zhao Tianjiao spoke softly.

"I also think it's impossible," Dean Zhao sighed. "Perhaps something went wrong. Let me ask around."

As he spoke, Dean Zhao picked up his phone.

"Professor Deng? What are you busy with?" Dean Zhao asked.

"Perfect timing, I'm also watching that variety show that Ji Xiang is on. Is Zhao Dali, the person on the show, your patient who had surgery a few months ago?"

"I just thought he looked familiar. Professor Deng, your surgical skills have improved so quickly. After this program, you'll be the treasure of our hospital, hahaha."

Dean Zhao's tone was enthusiastic, but his face was gloomy, a stark contrast.

The words "saying one thing and meaning another" were clearly written on his forehead.

After confirming with Deng Chaohong that this Zhao Dali was indeed the same Zhao Dali, Dean Zhao chatted casually for a few minutes before hanging up the phone.

The father and son both fell silent.

Zhao Tianjiao, who had previously said he had overcome his inner demons and was no longer focusing on Ji Xiang but instead putting all his energy into his work, now had bloodshot eyes. His mind was filled with thoughts of how much better he would have been if he had performed the surgery!

Dean Zhao knew very well that if the surgery could be performed to this extent, the fame, money, and honor he would gain would far exceed the position of dean, especially since he was only a vice dean.

For the first time in his life, Dean Zhao regretted his decision to leave clinical practice.

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"Old Bai, do you know what happened?" Director Liu asked, stunned.

He never expected the production team to drop such a bombshell at the end.

"I know. I've been communicating with the hospital about this for a long time."

Director Bai briefly recounted Zhao Dali's story, but concluded with a disdainful remark, "Look at the results of Xiao Ji's surgery; they still have the nerve to call themselves specialists in sports medicine."

"No, no, no!" Director Liu shook his head repeatedly. "Old Bai, what I mean is, did Xiao Ji really perform this surgery?"

"So you think Deng Chaohong did it? Does he have that ability?" Director Bai asked rhetorically.

Director Liu also did not believe that Deng Chaohong had completed the task.

He stared blankly at Zhao Dali running on the green field on the screen, so unrestrained, as if he had never been injured.

The surgery was so effective! As Director Liu looked at it, his mind went completely blank.

Although his specialty is urology, he has some knowledge of common clinical diseases.

It is undoubtedly a miracle that someone with damaged ligaments and tendons could recover to the same level as Zhao Dali after surgery.

No, it's a miracle!

"Old Bai, does this mean we can open a sports medicine department after Xiao Ji comes back?" Director Liu asked casually.

What is said unintentionally may be taken to heart by the listener.

Director Bai paused for a moment, then slammed his hand on the table.

"right!"

The loud bang startled Director Liu, who was engrossed in watching the program. He frowned and looked at Section Chief Bai.

"Don't be silly, I was just saying. The establishment of a new department isn't up to you," Director Liu said. "Even if you get promoted to vice president next year, it still doesn't count. Let alone vice president, even the president's word might not be effective."

The Second Affiliated Hospital has an annual turnover of over 2 billion yuan, which is an exceptionally large sum, and it also involves significant conflicts of interest.

When it comes to establishing a new department, the hospital director really only has a certain say. Even if the application is barely approved and the position is only a formal position, it will be coveted by others, and it is still uncertain who will ultimately win.

However, Director Bai didn't speak, pursing his lips as if he was pondering the matter.

Director Liu sighed helplessly. Old Bai's weakness was that he was too focused on important matters, which often led him to make wrong decisions.

Otherwise, with his abilities, he would have been promoted to vice dean long ago; why wait until next year?

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Ling Tian sat slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the screen.

He watched the show alone, not with Qin Chu.

Seeing Zhao Dali's performance on the football field, Ling Tian felt a mix of emotions, unable to quite describe what he was feeling.

In order to get rid of Ji Xiang, at least to embarrass him in front of the national audience, the boss went to great lengths to find outside help from Massachusetts General Hospital.

From Ling Tian's perspective, Lin Jiu was incredibly awesome.

But this very person was trampled underfoot by Ji Xiang after just one episode. Lin Jiu even left without saying goodbye, returning directly to China, looking as lost and bewildered as a stray dog.

but!

Lin Jiuze unexpectedly returned with a "famous athlete," his purpose being to have Ji Xiang perform surgery!

Tolerable or unbearable!

But what can you do if you can't bear it?

Ling Tian had a lot on his mind, and it was all very chaotic. In the end, he himself didn't even know what he was thinking.

But one thought kept echoing in Ling Tian's mind—never provoke Ji Xiang again.

Let bygones be bygones. From now on, let's keep to ourselves and never see each other again.

Even if you run into someone at the annual meeting, it's fine to pretend you don't know them. It's not shameful to keep a low profile. What's truly shameful is to provoke them repeatedly and get humiliated.

Even someone as strong as Lin Jiu was forced to kneel down in a single encounter, and even turned against them. What else is there to say?

The show continued, and Ling Tian watched silently. He banished Zhao Dali, the green field, and Coach Zhang from his mind, leaving only one simple thought—never mess with Ji Xiang.

(End of this chapter)