Chapter 755: Surgical Volume

"Doctor Wei, they say they won't do anything at all. What should I do?" asked Zhao Zhe's former Brother-in-law.

"How would I know what to do?" the person on the other end of the phone was not polite at all. "If I can find a Kidney, I'll perform the surgery; if I can't, I'll return to the Imperial Capital as soon as the surgery is done. Why ask about such a simple matter?"

Zhao Zhe's former Brother-in-law was almost on the verge of tears.

"Your matching results are also suitable."

"I... my health isn't good. If I go through with the transplant, I'm afraid that later on..."

Before Zhao Zhe's former Brother-in-law could finish, the person on the other end had already hung up the phone.

"What a mess."

Zhou Tianbo lounged on the sofa, looking at Wei Fusi with a faint smile.

"Kidney sources are always a headache. At worst, I'll just make one fewer trip here."

Wei Fusi was somewhat displeased. "The Outstanding Youth evaluation is next year. Although the surgical volume isn't a necessary and sufficient condition, it's best to have a certain amount. Gu Lao arranged this for you in advance, so things are a bit rushed on my end."

Mentioning the Outstanding Youth, Zhou Tianbo raised an eyebrow.

In this regard, the two were competitors, yet they had come together for a certain reason.

"Flying Knife surgeries still require caution," Wei Fusi said indifferently. "A few years ago, an Expert from Peking University Third Hospital went for a Flying Knife surgery at a private Ophthalmology hospital, and in the end, 9 Patients went blind. It still makes me feel uneasy. If it weren't for the Outstanding Youth, who would want to run around for such a small amount of Flying Knife money?"

"Old Wei, why has your attitude become the same as those big shots who never leave the Imperial Capital, calling it 'such a small amount of Flying Knife money'?" Zhou Tianbo laughed.

"Fear, it's just pure fear," Wei Fusi said. "The medical standard here in Yuanliao is too low. Otherwise, why do you think I insist on arriving a day early before surgery to check their operating room?"

"Are you worried about the sterilization?"

"Yes, definitely. The Ophthalmology Flying Knife case at Peking University Third Hospital was because the private hospital's sterilization wasn't up to standard, leading to infection. I'm checking it out first; I don't want the surgery to go well only to have all sorts of issues post-op. It's annoying."

"Is it safe in the Imperial Capital?" Zhou Tianbo said. "A few years ago, there was the Perfluoropropane Gas Incident at the Nanjing University Affiliated Hospital, and Peking University Third Hospital also used that batch of gas. The number of Patients who went blind was not small."

Speaking of these matters, Wei Fusi's expression turned serious.

"Hahaha, scared?"

"Of course, definitely scared," Wei Fusi said. "You coming here is said to be for support and to develop Kidney Transplantation, but who doesn't know that Gu Lao wants you to accumulate credentials? You belong to a well-known family with connections and a reputation."

"As if you aren't."

"I still have senior fellow apprentices; many resources don't fall into my hands, so I have to fight for them myself."

"The help from your wife's side is not small. Honestly, I'm truly envious. You're lucky; I can't find a wealthy and beautiful woman to be my wife."

The two chatted idly.

Both were very concerned about the Outstanding Youth evaluation.

And whether it was Zhou Tianbo or Wei Fusi, both seemed determined to win.

"I go out for Flying Knife surgeries to accumulate surgical volume, also so my father-in-law has to pull fewer strings," Wei Fusi said. "I came a day early to look at the details of the operating room here in Yuanliao. After one look, it was truly shocking."

"The sterilization level is average?"

"Heh." Wei Fusi didn't say much more, just gave a cold smile.

In small local hospitals, management is bound to be slightly worse. There are plenty that are worse than them; otherwise, there wouldn't be tragic cases where surgery failed and multiple people went blind due to contaminated sterilization packs.

"That family is something else too. They have the parents' Kidneys available for transplant, yet they insist on looking for a relative's. The way those parents act is truly chilling," Zhou Tianbo said with disdain.

"I don't care whose it is. As long as the family gets a Kidney source, I'll perform the surgery as required."

The two still had disagreements. Zhou Tianbo moved his lips but didn't say anything.

He could feel that Wei Fusi had become somewhat obsessed.

It's true, there are many details in the Outstanding Youth selection. Although a big shot saying a word and making some interest exchanges would certainly get one selected, everyone is still young and doesn't want to be pointed at behind their backs.

But the accumulation of surgical volume shouldn't be done in this way, right?

Regarding organ transplantation, the water here is very deep. Both Zhou Tianbo and Wei Fusi tacitly closed their mouths and stopped saying anything more.

After chatting a bit more about this and that, they each went back to rest.

……

……

Ji Xiang was also lying on the hotel bed.

There are no five-star hotels in Yuanliao City; in Ji Xiang's view, it didn't even feel as comfortable as the bed in the Duty Room.

Ji Xiang even fantasized about hearing the sound of a stretcher outside the door, and the impatient shouting of a Nurse kicking the door open to call for an emergency.

He didn't expect Zhao Zhe to be so resolute and able to see things clearly.

The impression of Zhao Zhe in Ji Xiang's mind had improved a lot.

It had nothing to do with whether the surgery was performed or not; the actions of Zhao Zhe's ex-wife's family should have violated Medical Ethics.

It's just that Ji Xiang himself wasn't very clear about the content of Medical Ethics.

Perhaps...

Ji Xiang thought for a moment; perhaps he could go ask the System NPC.

However, the System NPC had once said that he held a cautious view on organ transplantation.

Holding his breath and focusing, Ji Xiang entered the System Operating Room.

After exchanging greetings, Ji Xiang recounted what had happened today.

"Oh, that old Attending Physician under you is not bad; he can see things clearly," the System NPC gave an evaluation.

"Under me," Ji Xiang felt regretful about the System NPC's qualifier.

Perhaps it wouldn't be long before Ji Xiang would get used to these descriptions, but not now.

"Teacher, what is your take on organ transplantation?"

"I'm not very willing to perform organ transplantation. As for Lung Transplantation, Wuxi does the most, and Heart Transplantation is still under research. I would rather devote my energy to Stem Cell Cloned Organs and Autologous Transplantation."

"Is this technology close to being put into Clinical use?"

"They say it's close, but I feel it's just like Controlled Nuclear Fusion—always 50 years away," the System NPC laughed.

"Teacher, if what you said becomes reality, would that mean Mechanical Ascension is possible?" Ji Xiang asked.

"Mechanical Ascension, why do you all always dwell on these things," the System NPC said. "Zhou Congwen kept nagging, saying he wanted me to wait a few years, perhaps Mechanical Ascension would be possible. I am skeptical of this model; if Mechanical Ascension were truly possible, would one still be considered human?"

This topic was very complex, so the System NPC did not say much more to Ji Xiang, then immediately smiled, "Do you want to experience Empathy?"

"Organ transplantation?"

"I do have a few cases related to Empathy on hand; you should go try one, perhaps it will be for your future..."

The System NPC habitually began to nag, instilling its values.

Ji Xiang also familiarly and automatically blocked out the System NPC's words.

Perhaps the old people of that era all liked to say such things.

It is unknown how much time passed before the System NPC stood up and led Ji Xiang to the Operating Room next door.

Light flickered, and Ji Xiang felt someone holding his hand and crying.

(End of this chapter)