Chapter 523: Ji Xiang Wants to Write a Paper

"If you want to write it, then write it." The Gastrointestinal Surgery director looked at Ji Xiang helplessly; he felt this little guy was just arrogant and conceited, yet knew nothing.

Is a paper for a world-class top-tier journal something you can just publish whenever you want?

"Teacher, then shall I list you as the corresponding author?" Ji Xiang asked tentatively.

"Doesn't matter." The Gastrointestinal Surgery director laughed.

In his view, this little guy Ji Xiang was just fooling around.

Publishing an article in a Chinese-led journal might be possible, but to jump straight to *The New England Journal of Medicine*—he wasn't afraid of pulling a muscle from taking too big a step.

"Teacher, let's add each other on WeChat, would you mind sending the photos to me?"

The Gastrointestinal Surgery director certainly wouldn't disagree with such a small matter.

Coupled with the values Ji Xiang had displayed and his ability to talk back to people, the Gastrointestinal Surgery director agreed directly.

Just after the Hyaline Free Body of Abdominal Cavity had been excised, the doctor under his command had taken photos for memory, and the Gastrointestinal Surgery director sent the photos to Ji Xiang directly.

"There's no scale, Teacher, look..."

"I'll take you to the Pathology Department," the Gastrointestinal Surgery director said very generously.

Since Ji Xiang could provide an accurate diagnosis at the first moment, and the surgery and pathology proved he was right, a professional doctor must certainly give Ji Xiang full respect.

Changing clothes and walking out the door, they were met head-on by the camera crew with their long lenses and short cannons at the ready.

"..."

Yang Zhuren frowned, very displeased.

Where would a doctor like this kind of thing? They don't rely on traffic to make money. Moreover, most technical geeks are introverted; they would never show their faces in public unless absolutely necessary.

"Teacher Yang, shall I go and communicate with Fan Dao?" Ji Xiang said.

"Fine, then go ahead."

Watching Ji Xiang walk into the crowd of the camera crew and chat happily with the lead, Fan Dao, Yang Zhuren shook his head slightly.

"Doctor Xiao Ji is more impressive than I imagined," the Gastrointestinal Surgery director said in a low voice.

"Imagined?" Yang Zhuren asked.

"I watched the previous episodes of the show, and I've also heard about his affairs in Shanghai. I didn't expect him to be like this; looking low-key and humble, yet able to handle himself with ease in front of the camera. This person is not simple."

"Of course he's not simple," Yang Zhuren said. "Have you ever seen a Hyaline Free Body of Abdominal Cavity?"

"No."

"When you were in surgery just now, I looked up the data. Spanning several decades, top-tier journals worldwide have only reported 14 cases."

"!!!" The Gastrointestinal Surgery director was stunned. "What Doctor Ji Xiang said is actually true?!"

"It is true," Yang Zhuren said cautiously. "And, to be honest, do you really not want to be the first author of a *New England* paper?"

"Hahaha, Old Yang, you're joking too much," the Gastrointestinal Surgery director lowered his voice and laughed. "You know what kind of magazine *The New England Journal of Medicine* is. Let me ask you, have you ever published a paper in a top-tier journal?"

"I haven't, but Ji Xiang has," Yang Zhuren said very solemnly.

"Ji Xiang is just... what did you say?"

"The evaluation criteria for the Provincial Natural Science Foundation were revised this year, did you know that?"

The Gastrointestinal Surgery director shook his head, signaling he hadn't paid attention to such matters.

"Because Ji Xiang's performance was too dazzling, I made some inquiries. Ji Xiang's Provincial Natural Science Foundation application wouldn't have passed the review, but he met the standard at the last moment through a supplement paper in *The Lancet*."

"A supplement! Damn!!" The Gastrointestinal Surgery director was surprised.

"So, I think a *New England* paper is also very possible."

"Then..." The Gastrointestinal Surgery director felt some regret, but his words were already out; there was no way to pick them back up and swallow them, so he could only bite the bullet and say, "Let's bet."

"Not betting," Yang Zhuren said. "I just have a feeling that what Doctor Ji Xiang said can be done. Let's wait and see."

"This young man is truly surprising. I say, Old Yang, wouldn't it be great if you just kept him here? The show has this gimmick, and the kid is indeed awesome."

"I'd like to, but I don't think he can be kept," Yang Zhuren smiled helplessly, spreading his hands. "Li Ming has been organizing it since early on; as long as Ji Xiang agrees, he'll be responsible for all the paperwork, and he even promised Ji Xiang that once he gets his Intermediate Certificate, he'll let him lead a team."

"Crazy..." The Gastrointestinal Surgery director was stunned.

"And guess what Ji Xiang said?"

"What did he say?"

"He has already been promoted ahead of schedule."

"!!!" The Gastrointestinal Surgery director was dumbfounded.

An intern, who was a Standardized Training Student before participating in the show, had actually passed the Intermediate Professional Title!

Before he could ask for specific details, Ji Xiang walked back, smiling and bowing slightly; every gesture was full of respect for the senior predecessors.

"Two teachers, the show crew said they want to film the patient's Hyaline Free Body," Ji Xiang said, somewhat shy and embarrassed. "Could you please help talk to the Family Member?"

"Since we're writing a paper anyway, the patient's family needs to know about the images cited in the paper. I'll go talk to them," the Gastrointestinal Surgery director was very proactive and did not reprimand Ji Xiang for being "meddlesome."

Doctors are human too; although they are technical people, they still have a tendency to admire the strong. As long as there is no direct conflict of interest, they will maintain a certain level of respect for the strong.

Just like now with Ji Xiang, even though he is young and looks somewhat immature.

"Thank you."

Ji Xiang bowed deeply.

"You're welcome, come with me."

Yang Zhuren watched them go off to get busy and did not follow.

Next, there were many tedious procedures: the Family Member signing consent forms, going to the Pathology Department to record the Hyaline Free Body, and then making the animation.

As Yang Zhuren walked toward the ward, he pondered the previous episodes of the show.

Animation is a good thing; it avoids many risks and can use 3D perspective mode to display some anatomical and technical details.

Plus, the interventional discipline itself doesn't involve blood, and the internal organs are presented under X-ray; that reality show is really getting more and more showy, showy enough to take off.

Walking along, Yang Zhuren pondered Ji Xiang.

Keep this young man here? He would like to, but Yang Zhuren knew his own standing and realized that if he were to ask, the most likely outcome would be getting the door slammed in his face.

No one expected that a reality show could actually invite a big shot like Ji Xiang.

Recalling how he had initially wanted to give Ji Xiang a few warnings to dampen his spirit, Yang Zhuren found it laughable himself.

Returning to the ward, Yang Zhuren stepped into the Doctor's Office.

He saw Zhao Mengmeng was busy.

Perhaps, this one was the "Intern" in the standard sense.

"Doctor Zhao, what are you busy with?" Yang Zhuren asked.

"Director." Zhao Mengmeng stood up in a panic, nearly knocking over the chair.

"Don't panic, I was just asking," Yang Zhuren said kindly.

"Doctor Ji Xiang just sent me a message saying we should write a paper together regarding the issue of rare intra-abdominal Glassy Degeneration Hyaline Free Body, so I am looking for materials."

"..."

(End of chapter)