Chapter 162: then translation of title
Zheng Ren stepped aside, Su Yun applied pressure to stop bleeding.
Going smoothly? Director Lao Pan, seeing the surgery proceed quickly—quite unlike last time—remarked approvingly.
Translation: "Going smoothly?" Director Pan saw the surgery proceeding quickly, completely unlike last time, and praised.
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【2】 "Going smoothly?" Director Pan saw the surgery proceeding quickly, completely unlike last time, and praised.
Not bad. Zheng Ren smiled. "The embolization is fairly secure; postoperative there may be pain and nausea—just give the appropriate medication."
Translation: "Not bad." Zheng Ren smiled, "The embolus is fairly solid; postoperative symptoms may include pain and nausea, just give appropriate medication."
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【3】 "Not bad." Zheng Ren smiled, "The embolus is fairly solid; postoperative symptoms may include pain and nausea, just give appropriate medication."
The next remark was directed at Chang Yue, who was standing guard in the operating room.
Translation: The latter remark was said to Chang Yue, who was guarding the operating room.
【4】 The latter remark was said to Chang Yue, who was guarding the operating room.
Chang Yue readily agreed.
Translation: Chang Yue readily agreed.
【5】 Chang Yue readily agreed.
Although she didn't understand interventional surgery, she could still see clearly that the tumor perfusion had disappeared on the images.
Translation: Although she didn't understand interventional surgery, she could still see clearly that the tumor perfusion had disappeared on the images.
【6】 Although she didn't understand interventional surgery, she could still see clearly that the tumor perfusion had disappeared on the images.
The surgery succeeded, meaning Sister Yun might live another six months or more—undoubtedly good news.
Translation: The surgery's success meant that Sister Yun might live another half year or more, undoubtedly good news.
【7】 The surgery's success meant that Sister Yun might live another half year or more, undoubtedly good news.
Zheng Ren and Director Lao Pan changed clothes, returned to the ward, and answered the director's questions about interventional procedures along the way.
Translation: Zheng Ren and Director Pan went to change clothes, returned to the ward, and along the way answered the director's questions about interventional procedures.
【8】 Zheng Ren and Director Pan went to change clothes, returned to the ward, and along the way answered the director's questions about interventional procedures.
Zheng Ren didn't grow impatient with the many basic questions; he explained them clearly and thoroughly in plain language.
Translation: For many simple questions, Zheng Ren showed no impatience, instead explaining them clearly in plain language.
【9】 For many simple questions, Zheng Ren showed no impatience, instead explaining them clearly in plain language.
Director Lao Pan was delighted, and Zheng Ren was surprised that someone his age still had such a keen thirst for knowledge.
Translation: Director Pan was very pleased, while Zheng Ren was surprised that someone his age still had such a strong thirst for knowledge.
【10】 Director Pan was very pleased, while Zheng Ren was surprised that someone his age still had such a strong thirst for knowledge.
"Director Pan, why are you so interested in interventional procedures?" Zheng Ren, who never minces words, asked straight out.
Translation: "Director Pan, why are you so interested in interventional procedures?" Zheng Ren, being straightforward, asked directly.
【11】 "Director Pan, why are you so interested in interventional procedures?" Zheng Ren, being straightforward, asked directly.
"I'm too old to learn it; even if I could, I couldn't perform it. But any method that saves lives is good." Director Lao Pan added: "Sometimes I can't help thinking that if such technology had existed years ago, many lives could have been saved."
Translation: "I'm old, I can't learn it; even if I did, I couldn't perform it. But any means to save lives is good." Director Pan said: "Sometimes I can't help but think, if such technology had existed years ago, how many lives could have been saved."
【12】 "I'm old, I can't learn it; even if I did, I couldn't perform it. But any means to save lives is good." Director Pan said: "Sometimes I can't help but think, if such technology had existed years ago, how many lives could have been saved."
Zheng Ren remained silent.
Translation: Zheng Ren remained silent.
【13】 Zheng Ren remained silent.
He guessed Director Lao Pan was recalling the bloody battles of the past.
Translation: He guessed Director Pan was thinking of the past battles where blood stained the fields.
【14】 He guessed Director Pan was thinking of the past battles where blood stained the fields.
If we had back then the conditions we have now—interventional methods, deep venous puncture, surgical resection, and so on—many lives would have been spared.
Translation: If back then we had today's conditions—interventional methods, deep venous puncture, surgical resection, etc. —surely many fewer would have died.
【15】 If back then we had today's conditions—interventional methods, deep venous puncture, surgical resection, etc. —surely many fewer would have died.
What a pity.
Translation: What a pity.
【16】 What a pity.
But Zheng Ren didn't know how to comfort Director Lao Pan, so he stayed silent.
Translation: However, Zheng Ren didn't know how to comfort Director Pan, so he could only stay silent.
【17】 However, Zheng Ren didn't know how to comfort Director Pan, so he could only stay silent.
"If you go to the capital, you must seize the opportunity." Director Lao Pan, standing beside Zheng Ren, nagged tirelessly: "Your abilities are more than enough; you need a better platform to realize your true value. Haicheng City First Hospital is just too small."
Translation: "Going to the capital, you must seize the opportunity." Director Pan, beside Zheng Ren, nagged without tiring: "Your skill is high enough; you need a better platform to show your true worth. Hai Cheng, City First Hospital—this platform is too small."
【18】 "Going to the capital, you must seize the opportunity." Director Pan, beside Zheng Ren, nagged without tiring: "Your skill is high enough; you need a better platform to show your true worth. Hai Cheng, City First Hospital—this platform is too small."
"What about our emergency department, then?" Zheng Ren asked casually, and as soon as the words left his mouth he guessed what Director Lao Pan would say.
Translation: "What about our emergency department then?" Zheng Ren asked offhand; as soon as he spoke, he guessed what Director Pan would say.
【19】 "What about our emergency department then?" Zheng Ren asked offhand; as soon as he spoke, he guessed what Director Pan would say.
I'm really stupid.
Translation: I'm really stupid.
【20】 I'm really stupid.
"Without you, would the earth still turn?" Director Lao Pan chided him affectionately.
Translation: "Without you, would the earth still turn?" Director Pan scolded with full affection.
【21】 "Without you, would the earth still turn?" Director Pan scolded with full affection.
Afterwards, both fell silent.
Translation: The two then fell silent.
【22】 The two then fell silent.
Director Lao Pan went straight to the administration, saying he wanted to get the interventional surgery qualification transferred to the emergency ward as soon as possible.
Translation: Director Pan went straight to the administration, saying he wanted to transfer the interventional surgery qualification to the emergency ward as soon as possible.
【23】 Director Pan went straight to the administration, saying he wanted to transfer the interventional surgery qualification to the emergency ward as soon as possible.
Zheng Ren returned to the emergency ward; as he entered the hallway, he saw several people in black clothing carrying a coffin, bustling about.
Translation: Zheng Ren returned to the emergency ward; upon reaching the hallway, he saw several people in black clothes carrying a coffin, busy.
【24】 Zheng Ren returned to the emergency ward; upon reaching the hallway, he saw several people in black clothes carrying a coffin, busy.
Had that old man died?
Translation: Had that old man passed away?
【25】 Had that old man passed away?
Zheng Ren hurried a few steps forward to see what was going on.
Translation: Zheng Ren hurried a few steps forward, wanting to see the situation.
【26】 Zheng Ren hurried a few steps forward, wanting to see the situation.
The white-haired aunt's eyes were filled with tears, yet her conduct remained graceful and proper; seeing Zheng Ren hurry over, she slightly bowed and said, "Doctor Zheng, thank you."
Translation: The white-haired aunt had tears in her eyes, yet her demeanor remained graceful; seeing Zheng Ren approach quickly, she slightly bowed and said, "Doctor Zheng, thank you."
【27】 The white-haired aunt had tears in her eyes, yet her demeanor remained graceful; seeing Zheng Ren approach quickly, she slightly bowed and said, "Doctor Zheng, thank you."
"Auntie, that's too kind; I don't deserve it." Zheng Ren quickly replied, "Did the old man pass away?"
Translation: "Auntie, that's too kind, I don't deserve it." Zheng Ren quickly said, "Did the old man pass away?"
【28】 "Auntie, that's too kind, I don't deserve it." Zheng Ren quickly said, "Did the old man pass away?"
"Yes, he's gone." Her voice was soft, like a spring drizzle, leaving no trace: "Very peaceful, he didn't suffer—it's good."
Translation: "Yes, he's gone." Her voice was soft, like a light spring rain, leaving no trace after it fell: "Very peaceful, no suffering, quite good."
【29】 "Yes, he's gone." Her voice was soft, like a light spring rain, leaving no trace after it fell: "Very peaceful, no suffering, quite good."
Zheng Ren felt a little regretful, but there was nothing he could do; arranging a private room for the old man to pass peacefully was already the most he could do.
Translation: Zheng Ren felt a bit regretful, but there was nothing he could do; arranging a private room for the old man to pass peacefully was already his utmost effort.
【30】 Zheng Ren felt a bit regretful, but there was nothing he could do; arranging a private room for the old man to pass peacefully was already his utmost effort.
"Thank you very much; my son will return from the United States in two days, finish the funeral arrangements, and then come to thank you."
Translation: "Thank you, my son will return from the United States in two days; after handling the funeral, he'll come to thank you."
【31】 "Thank you, my son will return from the United States in two days; after handling the funeral, he'll come to thank you."
"Is there anything you need help with?"
Translation: "Is there anything you need help with?"
【32】 "Is there anything you need help with?"
"No trouble for you." The white-haired aunt's tone grew ever more gentle, leaving Zheng Ren feeling increasingly uneasy.
Translation: "No trouble for you." The white-haired aunt's tone grew ever more gentle, making Zheng Ren feel increasingly uneasy.
【33】 "No trouble for you." The white-haired aunt's tone grew ever more gentle, making Zheng Ren feel increasingly uneasy.
This is the result of years of upbringing, enabling the aunt to restrain her deep inner grief and speak calmly. Such a person is undoubtedly a warm presence in this world.
Translation: This is years of upbringing, allowing the aunt to restrain her deep inner grief and converse calmly with herself. Such a person is undoubtedly a warm part of this world.
【34】 This is years of upbringing, allowing the aunt to restrain her deep inner grief and converse calmly with herself. Such a person is undoubtedly a warm part of this world.
After seeing the peaceful old man off, Zheng Ren gazed at the empty ward and felt a hollowness inside.
Translation: After seeing the peaceful old man off, Zheng Ren looked at the empty ward and felt a hollowness inside.
【35】 After seeing the peaceful old man off, Zheng Ren looked at the empty ward and felt a hollowness inside.
Although they had only spent one day together, the scene from last night—when he recited the Biography of Xiang Yu by the bedside—still lingered in Zheng Ren's mind, unforgettable.
Translation: Although their time together was brief—just one day—the scene of him reciting the Biography of Xiang Yu by the bedside last night still lingered in Zheng Ren's mind, unforgettable.
【36】 Although their time together was brief—just one day—the scene of him reciting the Biography of Xiang Yu by the bedside last night still lingered in Zheng Ren's mind, unforgettable.
That's fine; after a long while, Zheng Ren shook his head and consoled himself.
Translation: That's fine; after a long while, Zheng Ren shook his head and comforted himself.
【37】 That's fine; after a long while, Zheng Ren shook his head and comforted himself.
Life and death are destiny; as long as one doesn't suffer, that's enough.
Translation: Life and death are fated; as long as there's no suffering, it's enough.
【38】 Life and death are fated; as long as there's no suffering, it's enough.
Soon, Chang Yue, Su Yun, and Zheng Yunxia came down, accompanied by Xie Yiren and the Chu sisters, making a grand entourage.
Translation: Soon, Chang Yue and Su Yun brought Zheng Yunxia down, accompanied by Xie Yiren and the Chu sisters, making a grand entourage.
【39】 Soon, Chang Yue and Su Yun brought Zheng Yunxia down, accompanied by Xie Yiren and the Chu sisters, making a grand entourage.
"A patient's family member looked on strangely and curiously asked Zheng Ren: 'Director Zheng, whose big leader is this, to have such a large entourage?'"
Translation: A patient's relative looked odd, curiously asking Zheng Ren: "Chief Zheng, which big leader's family is this, to have such an escort?"
【40】 A patient's relative looked odd, curiously asking Zheng Ren: "Chief Zheng, which big leader's family is this, to have such an escort?"
Zheng Ren was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "Not a leader."
Translation: Zheng Ren startled, then laughed: "Not a leader."
【41】 Zheng Ren startled, then laughed: "Not a leader."
"Don't joke, Director Zheng—no non-leader could have that many followers. In my view, at least a bureau-level official, or else the family is extremely wealthy. I saw that patient yesterday; he was quite low-key, not showing off."
Translation: "Don't joke, Chief Zheng—no non-leader could have so many followers. I'd say at least a bureau-level official, or the family is extremely wealthy. I saw that patient yesterday; he was quite low-key, not showing off."
【42】 "Don't joke, Chief Zheng—no non-leader could have so many followers. I'd say at least a bureau-level official, or the family is extremely wealthy. I saw that patient yesterday; he was quite low-key, not showing off."
Zheng Ren thought to himself, there's really nothing to show off—no mountains or waters to display.
Translation: Zheng Ren muttered inwardly, there's really nothing to show off.
【43】 Zheng Ren muttered inwardly, there's really nothing to show off.
But there's no need to explain these remarks in detail to the patient's family; Zheng Ren isn't the type to gossip, so he just smiled and helped lift Zheng Yunxia onto the bed.
Translation: But there's no need to explain these words in detail to the patient's family; Zheng Ren isn't the gossiping type, just smiled and helped lift Zheng Yunxia onto the bed.
【44】 But there's no need to explain these words in detail to the patient's family; Zheng Ren isn't the gossiping type, just smiled and helped lift Zheng Yunxia onto the bed.
Postoperatively, there were no adverse reactions for the time being.
Note: The abbreviation likely stands for postoperative. We'll translate it as: Postoperatively, there were no adverse reactions for the time being.
【45】 Postoperatively, there were no adverse reactions for the time being.
Zheng Yunxia felt somewhat excited and told Zheng Ren, "Director Zheng, I saw the tumor completely disappear."
Translation: Zheng Yunxia was somewhat excited, telling Zheng Ren: "Chief Zheng, I see the tumor has completely disappeared."
【46】 Zheng Yunxia was somewhat excited, telling Zheng Ren: "Chief Zheng, I see the tumor has completely disappeared."
Interventional patients, under local anesthesia, remain conscious during the procedure; if they turn their head slightly to the left, they can see the doctor's imaging screen.
Translation: Since the interventional patient was under local anesthesia and remained conscious, just turning the head slightly left lets them see the doctor's imaging screen.
【47】 Since the interventional patient was under local anesthesia and remained conscious, just turning the head slightly left lets them see the doctor's imaging screen.
Generally, patients who are attentive and have undergone one or two interventional procedures basically become semi-professionals; at the very least, they can still assess tumor imaging.
Translation: Generally, a patient who has undergone one or two interventional procedures basically becomes a semi-professional, at least able to judge basic tumor imaging.
【48】 Generally, a patient who has undergone one or two interventional procedures basically becomes a semi-professional, at least able to judge basic tumor imaging.
Zheng Ren smiled and said: "This embolization was very successful; postoperatively there may be discomfort—remember to keep your head turned to one side, otherwise sudden nausea and vomiting could cause choking. Also, if you feel pain, tell Chang Yue so she can give you painkillers."
Translation: Zheng Ren smiled: "This embolization was very successful; postoperative discomfort may occur, remember to tilt your head to one side, otherwise sudden nausea and vomiting could cause choking. Also, if you feel pain, tell Chang Yue so she can give you painkillers."
【49】 Zheng Ren smiled: "This embolization was very successful; postoperative discomfort may occur, remember to tilt your head to one side, otherwise sudden nausea and vomiting could cause choking. Also, if you feel pain, tell Chang Yue so she can give you painkillers."
"I'm feeling a bit nauseous now." Zheng Yunxia earnestly described her current condition.
Translation: "I feel a bit nauseous now." Zheng Yunxia earnestly described her current condition.
【50】 "I feel a bit nauseous now." Zheng Yunxia earnestly described her current condition.
"Metoclopramide 10mg intramuscular injection." Zheng Ren ordered.
Translation: "Metoclopramide 10mg intramuscular injection." Zheng Ren ordered.
【51】 "Metoclopramide 10mg intramuscular injection." Zheng Ren ordered.
Chang Yue acknowledged, turned and left to issue the order, letting the nurse bring the medicine.
Translation: Chang Yue acknowledged, turned and went out to issue the medical order, letting the nurse bring the medicine.
【52】 Chang Yue acknowledged, turned and went out to issue the medical order, letting the nurse bring the medicine.
For Zheng Yunxia, meeting Chang Yue and Zheng Ren on a stormy night opened another door in her life.
Translation: For Zheng Yunxia, meeting Chang Yue and Zheng Ren on a night of wind and snow opened another door in her life.
【53】 For Zheng Yunxia, meeting Chang Yue and Zheng Ren on a night of wind and snow opened another door in her life.
"Heaven does not cut off people's paths"—this is what that saying refers to.
Translation: "Heaven leaves no one without a path"—that's what this situation is about.
【54】 "Heaven leaves no one without a path"—that's what this situation is about.
Zheng Ren also knew Chang Yue felt embarrassed to bother him, and was considering finding a job for Zheng Yunxia, such as cleaning the emergency ward.
Translation: Zheng Ren also knew Chang Yue felt embarrassed to bother him, and was considering finding a job for Zheng Yunxia, such as cleaning the emergency ward.
【55】 Zheng Ren also knew Chang Yue felt embarrassed to bother him, and was considering finding a job for Zheng Yunxia, such as cleaning the emergency ward.
Because the emergency ward had just been established, there were no fixed orderlies; staff were sent from other departments to help. If Director Lao Pan were willing to say a word, this wouldn't be difficult.
Translation: Because the emergency ward had just been established, there were no fixed orderlies; they were dispatched from other wards. If Director Pan were willing to say a word, this wouldn't be difficult.
【56】 Because the emergency ward had just been established, there were no fixed orderlies; they were dispatched from other wards. If Director Pan were willing to say a word, this wouldn't be difficult.
Chang Yue had already bothered Zheng Ren many times; she also accurately assessed her own motherly complex and knew she shouldn't bother him again—she needed to handle this herself.
Translation: Chang Yue had already bothered Zheng Ren many times; she also accurately assessed her own saintly complex and couldn't bother him further—this she must do herself.
【57】 Chang Yue had already bothered Zheng Ren many times; she also accurately assessed her own saintly complex and couldn't bother him further—this she must do herself.
But Chang Yue, who usually interacts with patients like family, will change her demeanor when facing a leader—becoming distant and aloof—and it's unclear what rare personality type this belongs to.
Translation: But Chang Yue, who usually treats patients like family, once faced with a leader, would change demeanor—becoming distant and aloof; it's unclear what rare personality type this belongs to.
【58】 But Chang Yue, who usually treats patients like family, once faced with a leader, would change demeanor—becoming distant and aloof; it's unclear what rare personality type this belongs to.
After administering metoclopramide intramuscular injection, Zheng Ren also checked the dressing at the puncture site—there was no bleeding. A pressure dressing with a salt bag on top can be removed after six hours, serving to assist hemostasis.
Translation: After the metoclopramide intramuscular injection, Zheng Ren also checked the dressing at the puncture site—no bleeding. The pressure dressing had a salt bag on top, which could be removed after six hours to assist hemostasis.
【59】 After the metoclopramide intramuscular injection, Zheng Ren also checked the dressing at the puncture site—no bleeding. The pressure dressing had a salt bag on top, which could be removed after six hours to assist hemostasis.
After finishing this side, Zheng Ren Gang wanted to go back to the office to read a book, but saw two raggedly dressed people guarding the office door, not knowing what was going on.
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