Chapter 724: If only it were him

Chapter 724: If only it were him

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Director Wang introduced, "Director Lu Shan arrived by train this afternoon, and our comrades arranged for her to stay at the military guesthouse. She should be here soon."

Just as they were talking, a comrade in military uniform walked in.

Is he there? A voice reports from the doorway, "Director Lu has arrived."

Lu Shan was wearing a light green shirt and military-style trousers, and had neat short hair.

They arrived, travel-worn and weary.

Perhaps due to the long journey, her capable demeanor was tinged with a hint of fatigue.

Her gaze fell upon the doctors and leaders present in the conference room.

Her gaze lingered on Bai Zhi's face for a moment before she looked away and introduced herself, "Hello everyone, I am Lu Shan from the Nancheng Military Region Hospital."

"Director Lu, please have a seat."

After exchanging a few polite words, Director Li got down to business.

Director Li explained, "Director Lu, you should already know the situation. Our hospital has admitted a critically ill patient. Because our head of orthopedic surgery is attending an academic conference abroad and is unable to perform the surgery, we have specially invited you to come and perform this operation."

"I've got a general understanding of the situation. Where are the patient's test results and films? Let me take a look." Lu Shan didn't waste any time on small talk and immediately started working.

Director Wang gave Lu Shan a series of examination reports, X-ray films, and MRI scans.

Lu Shan flipped through two pages, her expression turning serious. She subconsciously glanced at Bai Zhi. She knew that with Bai Zhi sitting here, the patient's condition must be serious, but she hadn't expected it to be this severe.

The patient is 32 years old.

A comminuted fracture of the femoral neck should not be left open for too long, as this can lead to infection.

Debridement has been performed.

He suffered from multiple drug poisonings in his body and facial injuries from sharp objects.

Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis also indicated long-term malnutrition and severe physical depletion.

Liver and kidney function are impaired, and platelet count is low.

It was likely caused by prolonged exposure to harsh environments and malnutrition.

After reviewing the examination report, Lu Shan looked at Director Li and Director Wang and asked them questions.

When are we planning to perform the surgery?

Director Wang said, "These past few days, Dr. Xiaobai and Dr. Ye have been performing acupuncture on the patient. We have also carried out a series of preoperative preparations. The patient's wound has been cleaned and treated with antibiotics and other anti-infective drugs. The wound has been thoroughly cleaned and the orthopedic surgery can be performed at any time."

"Okay, then we'll go check on the patient's condition in a bit."

Political Commissar Zhang asked Lu Shan very politely, "Director Lu, as you can see, this comrade is quite young. What does losing a leg mean to a soldier? You know very well what the success rate of this surgery is. Will there be any long-term effects?"

This is the issue that military leaders are most concerned about.

Lu Shan's response was conservative and official: "Any surgery carries risks. I can't guarantee 100% success, but I will do my best."

"In addition, we also need to consider the patient's condition and whether now is the best time for surgery. We will make a decision after the assessment."

After the consultation, Lu Shan went directly to the ward to check on the patient's condition.

At this time, the patient was lying on the bed with his face wrapped in gauze, leaving only his eyes exposed. He was already asleep with his eyes closed, and his legs were reinforced with temporary braces, making it impossible for him to move.

Although he was bandaged, it was still clear that he was quite thin overall.

Looking at the man lying on the hospital bed, Lu Shan felt a sudden pang of pain in her heart for some reason.

She thought that perhaps she was thinking of her younger brother, who had suffered similar pain more than a year ago.

Or perhaps, she thought of someone else.

In short, she is increasingly unable to tolerate these comrades who have been rescued from the front lines.

Of course, at this moment, there was another voice in her heart.

If only that person were him.

At least... he's still alive.

"Has the patient remained unconscious?" Lu Shan was unsure of the patient's current condition.

Bai Zhi replied, "No, he fell asleep after I gave him acupuncture."

"His vital signs are currently stable, and he has been receiving intravenous nutrition for the past few days. He is also eating well."

After examining the documents, Lu Shan came to a conclusion.

“He should have surgery as soon as possible. Do you have any latest test results? Let’s check the reports. If there are no abnormalities, don’t feed him after 10 p.m., and we’ll schedule the surgery tomorrow.”

"Okay, I'll make the arrangements. You should go and get some rest."

Bai Zhi breathed a sigh of relief after Lu Shan left the ward, thankful that she had given Gu Jingyi acupuncture in advance that afternoon.

He had been asleep the whole time; otherwise, if Gu Jingyi had been awake, he would have recognized Lu Shan and become very emotional.

When Bai Zhi followed her out, Lu Shan was standing in the corridor waiting for her.

Now that it was just the two of them, everyone was no longer in their serious work mode. Lu Shan smiled and said, "Xiao Zhi, it's been a long time."

"Sister, it's been a long time."

“I was shocked to receive the invitation from this hospital. We’re usually quite busy at the hospital, but since you and Lu Ye are here, I came over to see you.”

Lu Shan's eyes flickered slightly as she asked her, "You said you recommended me to the hospital?"

"You knew that?"

Bai Zhi explained, "I was also present when I consulted with this patient because he had also been poisoned by drugs, and I needed to participate in the treatment. I heard that this surgery was very important, but the leading expert at their hospital was abroad. The leaders at the military level put pressure on the hospital to ensure the surgery was successful. After all, he's a soldier, and if he wants to stay in the military, he can't afford any sequelae. If the surgery fails, he'll be left with a leg disability, which will end his career and have a huge impact on his life."

The hospital said they needed to bring in an expert from another hospital to perform the surgery. Everyone was offering their recommendations, including the most authoritative experts they knew. I mentioned your name, and surprisingly, the hospital actually took my suggestion.

After hearing Bai Zhi's explanation, Lu Shan smiled and said, "It seems you have quite a bit of influence with your superiors."

Bai Zhi shook her head, "Of course not. They value your medical skills. They conduct background checks on all the recommended candidates. You performed surgery on Lu Ye last year, which is why they chose to invite you."

"It's getting late, sis. Are you resting at the guesthouse?"

The two walked and talked as they left the inpatient department.

Lu Shan replied, "Yes, they arranged for me to stay at the guesthouse."

Bai Zhi held her hand, looking at her with a heart full of heartache.

Just one more day, only one day left.

After the surgery is finished tomorrow, they can tell Lu Shan who her primary surgeon is.

She will be shocked and happy.

"Sister, you should go and rest first. You have surgery tomorrow morning. We'll go home after the surgery." Lu Shan looked at the dark sky outside and asked her, "It's so late, how are you going to get home? Is Lu Ye coming to pick you up?"

"It only takes a few minutes to get home by motorcycle."

As they were talking, a tall figure walked towards them under the dim light.

Judging from his expression, he must have been waiting here for quite some time.

"Sister." Lu Ye walked towards them and looked at Lu Shan before speaking.