The next day, Guo Peihua had his endotracheal tube removed.
He vaguely heard many voices by his ear, so he struggled to open his eyes, and all around him were unfamiliar faces.
Lying in bed, he looked around, unaware of where he was, his mind blank, recalling only fragmented memories and surreal images.
Guo Peihua could only remember that he was in extreme pain, as if his body was being ripped apart, and then he knew nothing, as though he had plunged into endless darkness. Where was he now?
"He's awake!"
Director Kang was leading a group of doctors on a teaching round. He auscultated Guo's heart, then used a small flashlight to check the pupillary light reflex of both eyes when suddenly Guo Peihua awoke, opening his eyes.
