Healing Doctor

Chapter 765 Friendship First, Competition Second

As it turned out, Ji Xiang's judgment was correct.

After three days of intensive care, the Second Affiliated Hospital's ICU adjusted its treatment for lupus and related symptoms, and the patient is now out of danger.

It passed as if nothing had happened, as if nothing had occurred.

The hospital has emergency room rescues every day, so they don't leave much of a mark on the doctors' minds.

But only Director Bai and others who personally experienced it and knew how formidable it were understood how much Ji Xiang had contributed to this.

In the new year, Ji Xiang has his own small goals. He didn't think too much about the prerequisites for being considered for the Outstanding Young Scientists Award—a senior professional title or a doctoral degree. If he wanted them, Ji Xiang believed that Director Bai would arrange them for him.

Ji Xiang just kept his head down and kept working on his papers.

……

In mid-January, the National Weightlifting Championships were held in Shanghai.

Coach Zhang Jinchao sat nervously in the audience, staring intently at Li Cailing without daring to blink.

Li Cailing's opponents are very strong; they have both broken the national record and are still adding weight in their quest for the championship.

The next weight tied the world record.

When the two strong teams met, Coach Zhang was even more nervous than Li Cailing.

"Coach Zhang, just admit defeat."

The opposing coach walked over in a white competition uniform, sporting an irritating grin.

"Why should I?" Coach Zhang said dismissively.

He didn't even look at the other person; his eyes were fixed on the staff member who was installing the film.

The weight she's lifting now exceeds her usual maximum training weight, and it's uncertain whether Li Cailing can handle it.

Coach Zhang knew that his opponent had also reached their limit, and at this point, it was all about giving it their all.

"I heard your athlete was injured last year and had several surgeries," the other coach said. "Why bother? It's already incredibly lucky that he's recovered to his previous level. If he tries to lift him overweight and the old injury flares up, his athletic career will be over."

He said that his other nonsense was useless, but when he brought up Li Cailing's injury last year, it hit Coach Zhang's sore spot.

Coach Zhang hesitated for a moment, then turned and glared fiercely at the other person.

"Hahaha." The opposing coach laughed heartily. "I'm just here to remind you that she injured her shoulder and had three or four surgeries. I can still see the surgical scars on her shoulder. You guys are really something, forcing your athletes to compete under such conditions."

"..."

Coach Zhang was speechless after being reprimanded.

"The current weight is already equal to the world record. I guarantee that if your athlete tries it, his shoulder injury will definitely relapse."

"Stop, there's no need." Seeing Coach Zhang's anxious and complicated expression, the opposing coach clapped his hands and smiled as he left.

To win hearts and minds, all you need to do is say a few words; the referee is already looking this way.

Coach Zhang hesitated for a moment, then waved to Li Cailing with a serious expression.

"Coach, what's wrong?" Li Cailing asked as she walked over.

"Maybe... we should just forget about it."

"Forget it? Why?" Li Cailing looked at Coach Zhang in confusion.

"You were injured last year and had three surgeries. If that old shoulder injury recurs..."

Before Coach Zhang could finish speaking, Li Cailing interrupted him without hesitation.

"Coach, I'm completely fine, really! You saw it during training, it's true, I'm really okay. I can even try this weight, I definitely won't get injured."

As she spoke, Li Cailing raised her arms and made a powerful gesture, assuring Coach Zhang that everything would be fine.

Coach Zhang was conflicted and hesitant.

Being an athlete is a profession that relies heavily on youth, especially in niche sports like weightlifting.

If she can't win medals in national competitions or stand on the world stage, Li Cailing will be covered in injuries and retire in a few years.

Nobody wanted this outcome.

"Coach, I'm really fine! Don't worry!!" Li Cailing said anxiously.

"Then give it a try. If it doesn't work, give up immediately. If you injure your shoulder joint again, you'll have to retire on the spot," Coach Zhang finally advised Li Cailing, unable to persuade her otherwise.

"I can definitely do it!"

Li Cailing raised her arm and spoke to the coach as if making a declaration.

After saying that, she turned around to prepare for the competition, full of confidence.

In the stands, there were only a few scattered spectators, and an elderly man with graying temples was holding some documents in his hand.

He didn't use a tablet to read electronic materials; the old man still preferred to read in black and white.

"Xiao Sun, this contestant named Li Cailing seems to have been injured."

"Yes, sir," the old man's secretary replied immediately. "She injured her shoulder last year and had three surgeries. But the surgeries seem to have worked well; after a period of recovery, she quickly returned to her peak condition."

"Really? I seem to remember that shoulder surgery basically marks the end of an athlete's career."

"I'll ask their coach for details."

"Wait, let's watch the game first," the old man said calmly.

"Actually, I also think that Li Cailing should give up. She has already performed exceptionally well by breaking the national record. Breaking the world record? Absolutely impossible. I feel that if this continues, her old injury will definitely flare up again."

"It was indeed a bit of a joke." The old man nodded, his displeasure deepening. "Go and find out the details."

"it is good."

A few minutes later, the secretary returned with Coach Zhang.

"lead."

"The athlete has suffered a serious injury, why is he still pushing himself so hard?" the old man asked.

"Li Cailing insisted on staying home, saying it was fine."

"It's nothing, it's nothing at all. You're a coach, how could you not know what it's like to have a shoulder injury?" the old man scolded.

Coach Zhang remained silent.

"That's good enough. Friendship first, competition second."

The secretary offered words of comfort.

Coach Zhang paused for two seconds, then whispered, "Boss, the doctor who performed the surgery on Li Cailing has also done it on other people, and the results seem to be quite good."

"Hmm?" The old man was somewhat displeased upon hearing the objection.

"Zhao Dali, that young man who plays in the Bundesliga, was also operated on by that doctor!" Coach Zhang said.

"I've heard of Zhao Dali. I heard he could compete for this year's Golden Boot." The old man looked at Coach Zhang with sudden interest.

"Not only Zhao Dali, but he also performed Neymar's surgery, and Neymar has now returned to the pitch."

"!!!"

"!!!"

Coach Zhang was also taken aback for a moment.

He saw that the old man and his secretary looked bewildered, clearly unaware of the matter.

"Boss, do you watch variety shows?"

"I won't look."

"Neymar had surgery here at the end of last year's... variety show. Initially, it was said that NBA star Vincent van Basmah needed surgery, but somehow, Neymar ended up having the surgery instead."

Coach Zhang's words were incoherent; he was extremely nervous and didn't even know what he was saying.

(End of this chapter)