"You're still here?"
It wasn't until they reached the elevator and arrived at the door of the top-floor operating room that Xiao Chen realized in astonishment that Ye Xiu was still beside them.
Zhao Ruobing also looked at Ye Xiu with surprise. They had brought the patient to the hospital, and Ye Xiu's mission should have been complete. Why was he still here?
"Earlier, I heard you mentioning that the surgery was lacking an assistant. How about I take on that role?" Ye Xiu looked at them.
Ye Xiu had been worried about the patient from the start. In his professional judgment, the patient's injuries were severe. Even if surgery was necessary, it would be far from simple. Most doctors might not be able to handle it. Therefore, he had already decided that he needed to be present, at least to observe.
Originally, he had been contemplating how to convince Zhao Ruobing to let him participate in the surgery, even prepared to bring up his credentials if necessary. But to his surprise, they happened to be in need of an assistant, which was perfect for him.
"You?" Xiao Chen looked at Ye Xiu in surprise.
Zhao Ruobing also seemed taken aback.
"I'm also a doctor, a doctor at this hospital," Ye Xiu stated his identity, adding, "I'm new here," to emphasize his point, fearing they might not believe him.
"Alright, it's settled then!" Zhao Ruobing's gaze lingered on Ye Xiu for a moment, recalling his professional actions earlier with determination in her eyes.
"No, Director Zhao, this won't do!" Xiao Chen panicked.
He couldn't believe that Zhao Ruobing wanted to allow someone whose identity wasn't even confirmed to assist in such a critical emergency surgery. It was even more ludicrous than Zhao Ruobing doing the surgery alone!
"Yes, Director Zhao, this isn't a good idea," the nurses beside him also voiced their concerns.
Although Ye Xiu had shown remarkable strength by carrying such a strong patient, medical procedures required skill, not just strength.
Even Ye Xiu was a bit surprised. He hadn't expected Zhao Ruobing to be so decisive, so readily accepting him as an assistant without any questions.
"That's settled. You'll be my assistant," Zhao Ruobing disregarded Xiao Chen and the nurses' protests, her gaze coldly fixed on Ye Xiu. "But there are two conditions I must make clear to you. First, during the surgery, don't move without my instructions. Second, be quick and efficient."
Ye Xiu was momentarily surprised but quickly understood Zhao Ruobing's meaning. She only needed him to assist and fill a spot. He felt a bit self-deprecating. Back in the big hospitals abroad, it was usually others assisting him. It was unexpected for him to receive such instructions now.
Nevertheless, he nodded.
Regardless, he would strive for the position of assistant first. Once in the operating room, if this woman could handle it, he would follow her lead without question.
And he knew that Zhao Ruobing had never seen his abilities, didn't even recognize him. It was normal for her to have doubts. In fact, it was quite bold of her to let a complete stranger be her assistant. He inwardly admitted that he probably couldn't make such a decision if he were in her shoes.
"I hope you won't disappoint me," Zhao Ruobing glanced at Ye Xiu.
Ye Xiu smiled faintly, not attempting to persuade Zhao Ruobing to trust him more. They were strangers to each other, and no matter how much he said, she might not believe him. Instead of wasting words on meaningless persuasion, it was better to focus on doing his job well during the surgery and finding ways to assist her in saving the patient.
"This is madness!" Xiao Chen looked at Zhao Ruobing and Ye Xiu, feeling frantic. Zhao Ruobing actually wanted to do such a major emergency surgery with someone whose identity wasn't even clear.
He wanted to do something to stop it, but seeing Zhao Ruobing's formidable authority, he didn't dare to act. He could only fret.
The nurses beside him also looked helpless and worried.
Ignoring Xiao Chen and the nurses, Zhao Ruobing continued preparing for the surgery.
Zhao Ruobing's influence in the hospital was evidently extraordinary. Without delay, everything was prepared, and the anesthesiologist and surgical nurses quickly took their positions.
After learning the details of the sudden surgery, the anesthesiologist and surgical nurses strongly opposed it and expressed strong doubts about Ye Xiu, the unfamiliar doctor. They strongly urged abandoning the surgery.
Especially after seeing the imaging results...
Everyone was vehemently against it...
The patient's injuries were so severe, with several ribs fractured, puncturing multiple internal organs. The liver, in particular, was severely injured, causing heavy bleeding... Such surgery was absolutely unnecessary, and even if performed, the success rate would be less than five percent. It was as low as it could get...
After seeing the imaging results, Zhao Ruobing fell silent...
"I believe that as a doctor, as long as there's a glimmer of hope, we should fight for it and never give up!" Ye Xiu's gaze met Zhao Ruobing's.
To be honest, the imaging results were somewhat beyond his expectations too. He hadn't expected the patient's injuries to be so severe! But he still believed that they shouldn't give up. In his view, striving was a proof of action, not an excuse for failure!
This was Ye Xiu's principle, but he had forgotten that it was cultivated through years of medical practice abroad, under the subtle influence of his mentor. It was perfectly acceptable in foreign countries, where there were special rules and regulations in the legal and medical fields, and where doctors' skills and medical accident determinations had fair definitions. But now, he was in China!
In China, where the system was not as perfect, many aspects needed to be considered!
Therefore, he didn't know what his words meant for Zhao Ruobing and what kind of pressure they would bring.
But just because Ye Xiu didn't understand didn't mean others didn't!
"Kid, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand! Do you know how bad the situation is right now?" Xiao Chen jumped up as soon as Ye Xiu spoke, his eyes almost spewing fire as he looked at Ye Xiu.
If it weren't for Ye Xiu's strength in being able to lift a 150-160 pound person, he would have wanted to fight Ye Xiu. In his eyes, this guy was inciting trouble, pushing Zhao Ruobing into a pit of fire!