Chapter 283: Astonishing

"What!"

"I understand."

Liu Hui hung up the phone, her expression strange.

"Sister Hui, what's wrong?" Feng Yuqing asked, "Don't make me go, damn it!"

Feng Yuqing cursed under her breath.

She had just learned that Master Dong had arrived but was helpless, and furthermore, she had just learned that in front of Master Dong, the Patient's arm had been snapped by some inexplicable existence!

She was very glad she hadn't gone to visit the Patient and had secretly left after sending the Lu family elders to the Second Affiliated Hospital.

This damn thing must have been tampered with by someone, and the other party's sorcery must be far superior to Master Dong's!

As for whether it was a curse or a parasitic insect, there was no way to know; Feng Yuqing was also completely bewildered, feeling as if her whole being was falling apart.

Seeing Liu Hui's expression, Feng Yuqing had a headache, wondering what kind of trouble had been stirred up again.

"Miss, Xiao Lu has a diagnosis; they say the situation is now under control."

"Oh? Master Dong took action?!"

After Feng Yuqing finished speaking, she suddenly realized that Liu Hui had said "diagnosis," there was a "diagnosis"!

"Diagnosis?" Feng Yuqing asked in confusion.

"Yes, those present said it should be that Ji Xiang gave the diagnosis: an infection from Tetanus occurred when the Gold Needle Embedding was performed, and then it became like this."

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!!"

"I also think it's impossible, but after the Second Affiliated Hospital administered targeted medication, Xiao Lu's condition stabilized. Master Dong said it wasn't sorcery, and after symptomatic treatment, the previous situation didn't recur."

Liu Hui finished speaking, though she didn't believe it herself.

The various symptoms before were so bizarre, yet the final outcome had reversed into the familiar Tetanus.

Even if one hasn't eaten pork, one has seen a pig run; would Tetanus snap a person's arm on its own?! This defies common sense.

Feng Yuqing didn't believe it; she picked up her phone and started making calls.

Tang Yan naturally didn't believe it either; although she had been working for 2 years, Tetanus infection was only something in legends, and she hadn't seen a single patient with it to this day.

It was supposed to be a horror movie, where Sadako or Kayako could appear at any time.

But never in a million years did she expect it to turn into a medical drama at the end.

Tang Yan made a gesture and walked out with her phone to make a call.

Ten-plus minutes later, Tang Yan returned with a serious face.

"Sister Yuqing, Sister Hui, I asked the ICU, and they said the Patient's condition is stable."

"It really is Tetanus?"

"The ICU Director is there, and their Nurse said it should be an infection of Tetanus Bacillus; the medication has suppressed it now, and the situation has eased." Tang Yan wrinkled her nose, looking quite cute.

"..."

Feng Yuqing was speechless.

"They also said it was diagnosed by Doctor Xiao Ji; this... is simply too amazing." Tang Yan murmured.

The few fell silent, and after a few breaths, Liu Hui broke the silence, "Miss, let's go take a look; after all, Lu Xiansheng and Master Dong are both there, it wouldn't be good not to show our faces."

"Okay." Feng Yuqing was absent-minded, feeling somewhat dazed.

The two rose and left.

Tang Yan refused their offer to drop her off and didn't call a ride-hailing car, instead walking alone on the streets of the Provincial Hospital at midnight.

It was already autumn, and the leaves of the large poplar trees on both sides of the road were golden, reflecting the light of the streetlamps like gold leaves.

Occasionally a few leaves drifted down, like golden snow falling.

Tang Yan walked slowly through the golden autumn night, biting her lower lip unconsciously, a smile blooming at the corners of her mouth.

From the constant phone messages from Feng Yuqing and Liu Hui, Tang Yan also knew what had happened at the time.

Added to her inquiries afterward, she had a certain understanding of today's strange patient.

Tetanus?

This was not a typical Tetanus infection.

It was said that at the time, a whole bunch of Experts, Professors, and Directors were worried and frowning, and almost everyone believed it was that kind of supernatural nonsense.

Not to mention the hospital, even she felt a chill all over her body in the bustling downtown area.

Yet Ji Xiang was able to provide an explanation, corroborated by laboratory test data, and the Patient's symptoms eased after medication.

Seems quite amazing.

An autumn leaf landed on top of Tang Yan's head, as if she were wearing a crown.

……

……

"Director!" Wu Zong sat in Liu Zhuren's office, "Doctor Xiao Ji is really too damn amazing!"

Wu Zong was still young; he looked much more excited than Liu Zhuren, and he made no secret of his admiration for Ji Xiang.

In that situation just now, he had almost been scared to the point of wetting himself, yet Ji Xiang was able to provide a diagnosis. Not to mention how solid the foundation of diagnostics was, just the fact that he firmly believed the Patient was sick at the time, rather than thinking of all sorts of supernatural things—he couldn't compare to this kind of mental fortitude.

"Mm, indeed." Liu Zhuren was not as excited as Wu Zong; he seemed to be pondering an extremely important matter.

"Director, what are you thinking about?"

"Xiao Ji is very good, and the project in his hands is also very good." Liu Zhuren said, "I'm wondering whether to apply for a Provincial Natural Science Foundation for him."

"Director!" Wu Zong was stunned all of a sudden.

Applying for a Provincial Natural Science Foundation was, in a sense, harder than the National Natural Science Foundation; after all, the province only had such a volume, and the reviewers all knew each other—it was called a review, but in reality, most of it was based on personal connections.

Even if Liu Zhuren had the ability, he would have to pay a considerable price.

"The problem is that Xiao Ji doesn't have an Intermediate Professional Title."

Speaking of this, Liu Zhuren shook his head and smiled, "Don't even mention intermediate level, he hasn't even taken his Practicing Physician Qualification exam. By the way, Xiao Wu, when is the Practicing Certificate exam this year?"

"In a little over a month."

"I'll chat with Xiao Ji tomorrow; if things don't work out, I might have to give it to Zhao Zhe," Liu Zhuren said. "Xiao Ji counts as an assistant, and it would be good for his future growth, it's just a pity."

After finishing, Liu Zhuren sighed.

It was said to be beneficial, but this benefit was limited after all.

If Ji Xiang were an intermediate Doctor, Liu Zhuren would definitely go all out, even if it meant competing with Zhou Tianbo, he wouldn't hesitate.

What a pity.

"Zhuren, I estimate that during the foundation evaluation stage, the things Xiao Ji wrote might not even pass. He hasn't been exposed to it, so he definitely can't do it; he'll have to rely on connections," Wu Zong said.

"Heh." Liu Zhuren shook his head disdainfully, "With the stuff they put together, there's nothing serious in it."

"Everything is about personal favors; I've gotten used to using the Provincial Natural Science Foundation as a stepping stone over these years."

"But Xiao Ji is truly not simple; it's just a pity he doesn't even have a Physician Certificate, otherwise I would really be prepared to go all out and give it a try."

Wu Zong felt some envy and some jealousy, but no hatred.

It was just like facing the top students from various provinces after barely getting into Qingbei; several experiences made Wu Zong realize how large the gap was between himself and Ji Xiang.

After Liu Zhuren finished speaking, he was still deep in thought; the most difficult point of this matter was not the selection for the Provincial Natural Science Foundation, but that Ji Xiang was not the leader.

Although he could obtain some benefits, in the end, it would inevitably be doing the hard work for someone else's gain.

Doing the hard work for someone else's gain... this kind of thing always made it difficult for Liu Zhuren to make a decision.

It was just that Ji Xiang's performance today was too stunning, and Liu Zhuren's heart had already been stirred, unable to be suppressed.

(End of this chapter)