On the operating table, the patient's lower body was held in place by a plaster cast, her breathing assisted by a ventilator.
"Why did it take so long? I thought the family was rather compliant." Su Yun was already at the operating table, all set and ready to go.
"The guy spotted the professor and requested he perform the surgery," Zheng Ren replied as he scrubbed his hands.
Su Yun's eyes widened before bursting into laughter.
He entered the operating theater in a sterile surgical gown, but as he was closing the lead door, his phone rang loudly from the inside the control room.
Zheng Ren halted. "Have a look."
Chu Yanran checked the number. "Emergency department," she called out.
It was one of Zheng Ren's fears: having one ongoing surgery while another emergency case required his attention. It was manageable with the added manpower, but still not ideal.
He made his decision. "Su Yun, go check on the emergency."
