Chapter 280

Su Ruo, upon seeing Lu, teacher, elder, such an attitude, knew that he must know about her relationship with Song Jingyu; otherwise, if she had barged in so rashly, he would have already kicked her out, how could he possibly be so calm and composed and explain to her?

"Chief, Commander, Song Jingyu's body simply cannot withstand any jolts—not by plane, car, or train." No Chinese.

"Chief, Commander, Song Jingyu's body simply cannot withstand jolts; whether it's plane, car, or train, none will do." No Chinese.

We'll output: 【2】 "Chief, Commander, Song Jingyu's body simply cannot withstand jolts; whether it's plane, car, or train, none will do."

"He needs to have the surgery immediately; I'm the only one in all of China who can perform this operation." No Chinese.

Translate: "He must undergo surgery as soon as possible, and this surgery, only I can perform in all of China!"

same as 【8】.

We'll output: 【3】 He must undergo surgery as soon as possible, and this surgery, only I can perform in all of China!"

"The dean also recognized Su Ruo then, knowing she was a doctor sent from Peking University to assist; her medicated plaster worked well and gained the approval of many soldiers." No Chinese.

Translate: "The Dean also recognized Su Ruo at this time, knowing she was a doctor sent from Jingda to support; her plaster was effective, earning recognition from many soldiers."

We need to keep "Dean" as per glossary. "Jingda" as per glossary. Output: 【4】 The Dean also recognized Su Ruo at this time, knowing she was a doctor sent from Jingda to support; her plaster was effective, earning recognition from many soldiers.

"But that doesn't justify Su Ruo standing here spouting nonsense; she won't allow Song Jingyu to be sent away now—if anything happens, who would be held accountable?" No Chinese.

Translate: "But this is not a reason for Su Ruo to stand here spouting wild talk; Su Ruo now won't let them send Song Jingyu away—if something goes wrong, who will take responsibility!"

We need to keep punctuation. Output: 【5】 But this is not a reason for Su Ruo to stand here spouting wild talk; Su Ruo now won't let them send Song Jingyu away—if something goes wrong, who will take responsibility!

"Furthermore, the dean doesn't think someone as young as Su Ruo is capable of performing such a high-risk brain surgery." No Chinese.

Translate: "Moreover, the Dean also didn't think that Su Ruo, so young, could undertake such a high-difficulty brain surgery."

Output: 【6】 Moreover, the Dean also didn't think that Su Ruo, so young, could undertake such a high-difficulty brain surgery.

"He immediately rebuked her: 'What nonsense are you talking about? This is a life-or-death matter—how could you show off? Comrade Song is a combat hero; if something goes wrong, can you take responsibility?'" No Chinese.

Translate: "So he immediately scolded: 'What nonsense are you spouting? A matter of life and death is not something you can show off on—Comrade Song is a combat hero; if something goes wrong, can you bear responsibility?'"

We need to keep quotes. Output: 【7】 So he immediately scolded: "What nonsense are you spouting? A matter of life and death is not something you can show off on—Comrade Song is a combat hero; if something goes wrong, can you bear responsibility?"

"Su Ruo understood the dean meant well, since if anything happened to Song Jingyu, she wouldn't be able to bear the consequences." No Chinese.

Translate: "Su Ruo knew the Dean was also doing this for her own good, after all, if something happened to Song Jingyu, the consequences would be more than she could bear."

Output: 【8】 Su Ruo knew the Dean was also doing this for her own good, after all, if something happened to Song Jingyu, the consequences would be more than she could bear.

"Although she had been scolded, Su Ruo wasn't angry or upset; she simply looked at Lu Zhan and said:" No Chinese.

Translate: "So although she had been scolded, Su Ruo was not angry or upset, but instead looked at Lu Zhan and said:"

same as 【40】.

"I've done brain surgeries tougher than this; if you let me operate on Song Jingyu now, he still has a chance to live, but if you insist on sending him back to Kyoto, he will surely die." No Chinese.

Translate: "\"I have performed brain surgeries more difficult than this; if you let me perform the One Finger Technique on Song Jingyu now, he still has a chance to live, but if you insist on sending him back to Kyoto, he will surely die. \""

We need to use "One Finger Technique" per glossary. Output: 【10】 "I have performed brain surgeries more difficult than this; if you let me perform the One Finger Technique on Song Jingyu now, he still has a chance to live, but if you insist on sending him back to Kyoto, he will surely die."

"Su Ruo spoke with unwavering certainty, and the dean's face darkened further." No Chinese.

Translate: "Su Ruo's tone was firm and left no room for doubt, while the Dean's face beside her grew even uglier."

Output: 【11】 Su Ruo's tone was firm and left no room for doubt, while the Dean's face beside her grew even uglier.

"Su Ruo's words gave Lu Zhan a glimmer of hope—everyone knows forcibly sending Song Jingyu back to the capital would likely do more harm than good—and he asked, 'Are you telling the truth?'" No Chinese.

Translate: "Su Ruo's words gave Lu Zhan a glimmer of hope, after all, everyone knows that forcibly sending Song Jingyu back to the Imperial Capital is likely more ominous than auspicious; he asked, 'Are you telling the truth?'"

We need to use Imperial Capital per glossary. Output: 【12】 Su Ruo's words gave Lu Zhan a glimmer of hope, after all, everyone knows that forcibly sending Song Jingyu back to the Imperial Capital is likely more ominous than auspicious; he asked, "Are you telling the truth?"

"Su Ruo nodded solemnly: 'I wouldn't dare deceive you; I am the direct disciple of Jishi Hall's master, Yan Jiu. Ten years ago, my master's wife had a brain tumor that compressed her nerves, leaving her bedridden for ten years, and I cured her. If you don't believe me, just call Kyoto to check.'" No Chinese.

Translate: "Su Ruo nodded solemnly: 'I dare not deceive you; I am the direct disciple of Jishi Hall's master, Yan Jiu. My master's wife suffered from a brain tumor that compressed her nerves ten years ago, leaving her bedridden for ten years, and I cured her. If you don't believe me, just call Kyoto to inquire.'"

same as 【60】.

"The dean only knew Su Ruo was a student sent to assist; he hadn't imagined her background was so strong—she is in fact a disciple of Yan Jiu." No Chinese.

Translate: "The Dean only knew Su Ruo was a student sent to assist; he hadn't imagined her background was so formidable—she was actually a disciple of Yan Jiu."

We need to keep Yan Jiu as name. Output: 【14】 The Dean only knew Su Ruo was a student sent to assist; he hadn't imagined her background was so formidable—she was actually a disciple of Yan Jiu.

"Anyone in the medical field has surely heard of the prestigious Jishi Hall and Yan Jiu." No Chinese.

Translate: "Who among those studying medicine hasn't heard the great name of Jishi Hall and Yan Jiu?"

Output: 【15】 Who among those studying medicine hasn't heard the great name of Jishi Hall and Yan Jiu?

"The dean, visibly excited, said: 'You really are Yan Jiu's disciple—how is the old master doing?'" No Chinese.

Translate: "The Dean, his expression excited, said: 'You really are Yan Jiu's disciple—how is the old master doing?'"

Output: 【16】 The Dean, his expression excited, said: "You really are Yan Jiu's disciple—how is the old master doing?"

"Su Ruo nodded and said: 'My master is in excellent health; he's been teaching at Peking University all along, and I came to assist this time at his orders.'" No Chinese.

Translate: "Su Ruo nodded and said: 'My master's health is excellent; he has been teaching at Jingda all along, and this time I came to assist at his command.'"

We need to use Jingda per glossary. Output: 【17】 Su Ruo nodded and said: "My master's health is excellent; he has been teaching at Jingda all along, and this time I came to assist at his command."

"She has always warned us to stay low-key when we go out, not to flaunt his banner too conspicuously, which is why I've kept silent until now." No Chinese.

Translate: "It's just that she has always admonished us to keep a low profile when we go out, not to flaunt his banner too ostentatiously, which is why I have never spoken of it."

Output: 【18】 It's just that she has always admonished us to keep a low profile when we go out, not to flaunt his banner too ostentatiously, which is why I have never spoken of it.

"'Good, good, good...'" No Chinese.

Translate: "\"Good, good, good... \""

Output: 【19】 "Good, good, good..."

"The dean said several words in a row, looking at Su Ruo and growing more pleased, thinking this girl truly lives up to being Yan Jiu's disciple—her spirit is altogether different." No Chinese.

Translate: "The Dean uttered several words in succession, looking at Su Ruo and feeling increasingly satisfied, thinking this girl, indeed worthy of being Yan Jiu's disciple, her spirit is altogether different."

We need to keep "girl". Output: 【20】 The Dean uttered several words in succession, looking at Su Ruo and feeling increasingly satisfied, thinking this girl, indeed worthy of being Yan Jiu's disciple, her spirit is altogether different.

"Especially when confronting him and the army, she shows no fear whatsoever; that alone is enough to overwhelm many people." No Chinese.

Translate: "Especially when facing him and the army, she shows no fear at all; just this point alone can overwhelm many people."

same as 【100】.

"Seeing the dean speaking eagerly, Su Ruo said: 'Dean, since you know my master, you must have also heard about my master's wife's illness.'" No Chinese.

Translate: "Seeing the Dean speaking in this eager manner, Su Ruo said: 'Dean, since you know my master, you must have also heard of my master's wife's illness.'"

We need to keep "Dean". Output: 【22】 Seeing the Dean speaking in this eager manner, Su Ruo said: "Dean, since you know my master, you must have also heard of my master's wife's illness."

"My master's wife had been bedridden for ten years; my master wore himself out over it, and later I personally performed the craniotomy on her." No Chinese.

Translate: "My master's wife had been bedridden for ten years; my master exhausted himself over it, and later I personally performed the craniotomy on her."

same as 【110】.

"After the surgery, her master's wife woke up successfully; to this day she has had no issues whatsoever. If you don't believe me, you can call Kyoto to check." No Chinese.

Note there is a typo: the simplified form should be the traditional form. After the operation, her master's wife woke up successfully; to this day, she has had no health issues whatsoever. If you don't believe me, you can call Kyoto yourself to check.

We need to keep Kyoto per glossary. Output: 【24】 After the surgery, her master's wife successfully woke up; up to now, her body has had no problems at all. If you don't believe it, you can personally call Kyoto to inquire.

"Su Ruo acknowledges that she initially succeeded in curing her master's wife by exploiting the system for an advantage, but that's no longer relevant; what matters now is convincing those present that she can successfully treat Song Jingyu." No Chinese.

Translate: "Su Ruo admitted that her initial success in curing her master's wife came from exploiting the system, but that no longer matters; what's important is making the people before her believe she has the ability to successfully cure Song Jingyu."

We need to keep "system" as is (maybe refers to some cheat system). Output: 【25】 Su Ruo admitted that her initial success in curing her master's wife came from exploiting the system, but that no longer matters; what's important is making the people before her believe she has the ability to successfully cure Song Jingyu.

"Upon hearing Su Ruo's words, the dean's eyes lit up; since she is a disciple of Yan Jiu, there's no way she could be lying." No Chinese.

Translate: "After hearing Su Ruo's words, the Dean's eyes lit up immediately; since Su Ruo is Yan Jiu's disciple, there is absolutely no possibility of her lying."

Output: 【26】 After hearing Su Ruo's words, the Dean's eyes lit up immediately; since Su Ruo is Yan Jiu's disciple, there is absolutely no possibility of her lying.

"If someone as young as Su Ruo can cure a disease that even Yan Jiu couldn't, it's absolutely a heaven-sent talent—a genius among geniuses." No Chinese.

Translate: "If Su Ruo, at such a young age, can cure a disease even Yan Jiu couldn't, then it's absolutely a gift from heaven, a genius among geniuses."

Output: 【27】 If Su Ruo, at such a young age, can cure a disease even Yan Jiu couldn't, then it's absolutely a gift from heaven, a genius among geniuses.

"If that's truly the case, then in this world only Su Ruo can operate on Song Jingyu." No Chinese.

Translate: "If the facts are indeed so, then in this world, only Su Ruo can perform surgery on Song Jingyu."

Output: 【28】 If the facts are indeed so, then in this world, only Su Ruo can perform surgery on Song Jingyu.

"Although the dean had never doubted Su Ruo's words, he still called Peking University; although he had no contact for Yan Jiu, the university still had a few old acquaintances." No Chinese.

Translate: "Although the Dean had never doubted Su Ruo's words, he still picked up the phone and called Jingda; although the Dean had no contact with Yan Jiu, Jingda still had a few old acquaintances."

We need to use Jingda per glossary. Output: 【29】 Although the Dean had never doubted Su Ruo's words, he still picked up the phone and called Jingda; although the Dean had no contact with Yan Jiu, Jingda still had a few old acquaintances.

"After receiving an affirmative answer and confirming that everything Su Ruo said was true, the dean's look at her grew even more excited—like he was gazing at a priceless piece of jade, wanting to claim it for himself right away; if Su Ruo weren't a disciple of Yan Jiu, he would hardly resist trying to take her." No Chinese.

Translate: "After receiving an affirmative reply and knowing that everything Su Ruo said was true, the Dean's gaze toward her became even more excited, as if he were looking at a priceless piece of jade, eager to claim it for himself; if Su Ruo were not Yan Jiu's disciple, he could not help but reach out to seize her."

We need to keep "jade". Output: 【30】 After receiving an affirmative reply and knowing that everything Su Ruo said was true, the Dean's gaze toward her became even more excited, as if he were looking at a priceless piece of jade, eager to claim it for himself; if Su Ruo were not Yan Jiu's disciple, he could not help but reach out to seize her.

"Lu Zhan had been listening nearby; although he already knew that Song Jingyu's girlfriend had decent medical skills—she had even healed his leg before—he never imagined Su Ruo's medical skill could be so exceptional." No Chinese.

Translate: "Lu Zhan had been listening nearby; although he already knew that this little girlfriend of Song Jingyu had decent medical skills—she had even once healed his leg—he never expected Su Ruo's medical skill to be so superb."

We need to keep Lu Zhan. Output: 【31】 Lu Zhan had been listening nearby; although he already knew that this little girlfriend of Song Jingyu had decent medical skills—she had even once healed his leg—he never expected Su Ruo's medical skill to be so superb.

"'Girl, how confident are you that you can cure Song Jingyu?'" No Chinese.

Translate: "\"Girl, how confident are you that you can cure Song Jingyu? \""

We need to keep quotes. Output: 【32】 "Girl, how confident are you that you can cure Song Jingyu?"

"Lu Zhan's words cut off the dean's endless questioning, instantly clearing his mind a bit; he realized the most urgent matter at hand was still Song Jingyu's injury." No Chinese.

Translate: "Lu Zhan's words directly interrupted the Dean's endless questioning, clearing his mind a bit; he realized the urgent matter at hand was still Song Jingyu's injury."

Output: 【33】 Lu Zhan's words directly interrupted the Dean's endless questioning, clearing his mind a bit; he realized the urgent matter at hand was still Song Jingyu's injury.

"Su Ruo glanced at Song Jingyu and said: 'Five out of ten.'" No Chinese.

same as 【165】.

"Su Ruo's 'five out of ten' doesn't mean successfully removing the bullet fragments from Song Jingyu's head; it means that after a successful surgery, she would succeed in waking him and restoring his recovery." No Chinese.

Translate: "Su Ruo's five out of ten does not refer to successfully removing the bullet fragment from Song Jingyu's brain, but rather to the surgery succeeding and successfully letting Song Jingyu wake up and recover."

Output: 【35】 Su Ruo's five out of ten does not refer to successfully removing the bullet fragment from Song Jingyu's brain, but rather to the surgery succeeding and successfully letting Song Jingyu wake up and recover.

"Seeing Lu Zhan silent, Sun Dazhi, who had been huddled to the side afraid to speak, also spoke up: 'Regimental Commander, the sister-in-law's medical skill is truly excellent; she not only healed the regimental commander's leg but also healed my arm—please let her give it a try!'" No Chinese.

Translate: "Seeing Lu Zhan silent, Sun Dazhi, who had been shrinking to the side, not daring to utter a sound, also spoke up at this moment: 'Regimental Commander, the sister-in-law's medical skill is truly excellent; she not only healed the regimental commander's leg, but also healed my arm—please let her give it a try!'"

We need to use "Regimental Commander" per the glossary. Also, the term "sister-in-law" refers to Su Ruo as the wife of the regimental commander; they address her as sister-in-law. We'll translate it as "sister-in-law". Output: 【36】 Seeing Lu Zhan silent, Sun Dazhi, who had been shrinking to the side and not daring to utter a sound, also spoke up at this moment: "Regimental Commander, the sister-in-law's medical skill is truly excellent; she not only healed the regimental commander's leg, but also healed my arm—please let her give it a try!"

"Only then did Lu Zhan turn his gaze to Sun Dazhi; when his eyes fell on Sun Dazhi, the latter instantly went rigid all over, but he forced himself not to back down." No Chinese.

Translate: "Lu Zhan then looked at Sun Dazhi; when his gaze fell on Sun Dazhi, the latter instantly became tense all over, yet he forced himself not to retreat."

Output: 【37】 Lu Zhan then looked at Sun Dazhi; when his gaze fell on Sun Dazhi, the latter instantly became tense all over, yet he forced himself not to retreat.

"This prompted Lu Zhan to glance at him a few more times; he's not bad—having courage and a sense of righteousness makes him a promising candidate." No Chinese.

Translate: "This instead let Lu Zhan glance at him a few more times; not bad—having courage and righteousness makes him a promising prospect."

We need to keep "prospect". Output: 【38】 This instead let Lu Zhan glance at him a few more times; not bad—having courage and righteousness makes him a promising prospect.

"Lu Zhan has always been decisive and ruthless in combat; upon hearing Su Ruo's words, he immediately decided: 'Alright, then go ahead and try...'" No Chinese.

Translate: "Lu Zhan has always been decisive and ruthless, so upon hearing Su Ruo's words, he immediately made a decision: 'Alright, then give it a try...'"

Output: 【39】 Lu Zhan has always been decisive and ruthless, so upon hearing Su Ruo's words, he immediately made a decision: "Alright, then give it a try..."

"Letting Su Ruo give it a try is certainly better than staying here and risking sending him back to Kyoto." No Chinese.

Translate: "Letting Su Ruo try is certainly better than staying here and risking sending him back to Kyoto."

We need to keep Kyoto per glossary. Output: 【40】 Letting Su Ruo try is certainly better than staying here and risking sending him back to Kyoto.

The dean's eyes were filled with deep, unshakable worry; this is indeed a promising prospect, and if possible he would spare no expense to keep Su Ruo in the military region.

Translate: "The Dean's eyes were filled with deep, unshakable worry; this is indeed a promising prospect, and if possible he would spare no expense to keep Su Ruo in the military region."

The dean's eyes were filled with deep, unshakable worry; this is indeed a promising prospect, and if possible he would spare no expense to keep Su Ruo in the military region.

But if Su Ruo's surgery this time fails and kills Song Jingyu, it would only complicate matters further.

Translate: "But if Su Ruo's surgery this time fails and kills Song Jingyu, it will make the situation even more complicated."

Output: 【42】 But if Su Ruo's surgery this time fails and kills Song Jingyu, it will make the situation even more complicated.

Upon learning of the relationship between Su Ruo and Song Jingyu, he knew that, whether out of emotion or duty, Su Ruo would certainly treat Song Jingyu; it would be absolutely impossible for him to just stand by and watch her die.

Translate: "But once he knew about the relationship between Su Ruo and Song Jingyu, he understood that, whether by emotion or reason, Su Ruo would certainly treat Song Jingyu; it was absolutely impossible for him to just watch her die."

We need to keep gender: Song Jingyu is female per glossary. So "her". Output: 【43】 But once he knew about the relationship between Su Ruo and Song Jingyu, he understood that, whether by emotion or reason, Su Ruo would certainly treat Song Jingyu; it was absolutely impossible for him to just watch her die.

The dean didn't stand in her way, telling Su Ruo: "If you need anything, just let me know; I'll mobilize the whole hospital and fully support you until you successfully complete the surgery."

Translate: "The Dean also did not obstruct, and said to Su Ruo: 'If you have any need, just tell me anytime; I will mobilize the entire hospital to fully cooperate with you until you successfully complete the surgery.'"

Output: 【44】 The Dean also did not obstruct, and said to Su Ruo: "If you have any need, just tell me anytime; I will mobilize the entire hospital to fully cooperate with you until you successfully complete the surgery."

The dean looked at Song Jingyu on the hospital bed; he is the outstanding junior of the entire military region, and his life or death even bears on the future of the entire military region.

Translate: "The Dean looked at Song Jingyu on the hospital bed; she is the most outstanding junior in the entire military region, and her life or death even concerns the future of the entire military region."

We need to keep gender: Song Jingyu female. Output: 【45】 The Dean looked at Song Jingyu on the hospital bed; she is the most outstanding junior in the entire military region, and her life or death even concerns the future of the entire military region.

Even if there's only a one-in-ten-thousand chance, he doesn't want anything to happen to Song Jingyu.

There is a stray punctuation after 。。 We'll translate: "As long as there is even a one-in-ten-thousand chance, he does not want anything to happen to Song Jingyu."

We need to keep the trailing punctuation? The line ends with 。、 maybe a typo. We'll just translate normally. Output: 【46】 As long as there is even a one-in-ten-thousand chance, he does not want anything to happen to Song Jingyu.

Now we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate!