Zheng Ren put on his lead apron and scrubbed in.
When the surgical drapes were in place, Dr. Shen took a step back. He was surprised when it was not Department Chief Kong who entered the operating room.
"Little Shen, assist Boss Zheng. Time is of the essence," Department Chief Kong's voice echoed through the speaker.
Dr. Shen did not argue. His boss had spoken.
Nodding in response, he left to wash his hands and put on a surgical gown.
Lin Jiaojiao laid on the operating table. Without a second's hesitation, Zheng Ren performed a radial artery catheterization.
It was successful on the first attempt and the introducer sheath was put in its place. The guide wire was fed into the artery at incredible speed. As the scrub nurse tied the strings of his surgical gown, Dr. Shen heard Zheng Ren urge him, "Hurry up."
Dr. Shen was baffled.
Was the man talking to him?
