Chapter 2591: 2597.2498 Unannounced Live Broadcast Surgery (Alliance Leader Yanshang Cangyue Bonus Chapter 3)

2597.2498 Unannounced Live Broadcast Surgery (Alliance Leader Yanshang Cangyue Bonus Chapter 3)

Early the next morning, Zheng Ren finished his rounds at the community hospital, changed clothes, and went straight to the special care ward.

Wen Xiaonuan looked somewhat simple; she seemed both worried and resistant about today's surgery. Perhaps this was Shitou's last day. But seeing Zheng Ren arrive, she still gave him a smile.

Zheng Ren understood the family's mindset. Wen Xiaonuan had a stubborn, strong side. The more someone like that, once they make a decision, they will see it through to the end.

But once she decided to give up, turning back was not easy. No one knows how much resolve Wen Xiaonuan put into the decision to stop treatment, how many sleepless nights she endured—change isn't that simple.

Add the emotions of life-and-death separation, and now her mind is probably in turmoil.

Zheng Ren didn't offer any comforting words, just gave Wen Xiaonuan a small smile, then walked into the ward.

Xiao Shitou wore an oversized hospital gown, sitting bored on the bed, staring blankly.

"Shitou, I'm here." Zheng Ren said.

"You look a bit preoccupied." Xiao Shitou looked at Zheng Ren and whispered, "Are you pushing yourself too hard?"

Last night, Zheng Ren underwent the longest surgical training session he'd had since gaining the system space; although his energy was full, the weary, weathered feeling in his brow wouldn't fade.

Did Xiao Shitou notice all that? Zheng Ren chuckled, stood beside him, and asked, "You didn't eat or drink this morning, did you?"

"The doctors and nurses have told me many times, I definitely won't." Xiao Shitou said, "Brother, is being a doctor really tiring?"

Zheng Ren frowned, not knowing why Xiao Shitou would ask that.

"Don't overthink it; if things go badly after surgery, you can give me extra insulin so I can leave this pain behind quickly." Xiao Shitou said seriously.

Because the tumor compressed his airway, his voice sounded a little strange.

Zheng Ren smiled and said seriously, "Shitou, it's not like that."

"Huh?" Xiao Shitou looked at Zheng Ren, wanting to hear what he'd say.

"After this surgery, I think you need to go to Germany for the latest CT scan. That scan will show the distribution of all tumor cells in your body, and then we can tailor a targeted drug for your pathological type."

"You…" Xiao Shitou looked at Zheng Ren, resigned, and said, "You're just fooling a kid—this offhand excuse doesn't feel real at all."

"What I said is true." Zheng Ren laughed, "You know, I just won this year's Nobel Prize."

"And then?"

"It's a double strike—next we'll definitely conquer cancer." Zheng Ren said with a smile, "You need to have full confidence in me."

"Fat chance I'd trust you." Xiao Shitou forced a laugh and muttered.

Zheng Ren patted his head and said, "I'm going to hand over duty, then an older sister will come to get you."

"Miss."

"Yeah, miss."

Zheng Ren didn't mind; seeing Xiao Shitou's spirits were still good, he turned and left to hand over duty and prepare for surgery.

"Shitou sure talks a lot, but he looks fine." Su Yun said.

"He's okay; this kid is a bit precocious." Zheng Ren replied.

"You say 'a bit'? I regret that description—I think Shitou feels the same way."

Zheng Ren didn't continue chatting with Su Yun about irrelevant matters; he felt a bit nervous, even more so than when he'd seen the Nobel Prize task at 99% progress.

Although last night's surgical training left the completion rate barely at 90%; although after it he had luck value and a halo boost, which would certainly raise the completion rate; although the Scholar title gave a completion rate bonus.

Despite all those 'although's, Zheng Ren still felt a bit nervous.

This was the lowest surgical completion rate he'd ever performed; even with four peak skills, he couldn't guarantee a perfect surgery.

On the way back, after taking two deep breaths, Su Yun noticed something odd and laughed, "Boss, you're not that bad, are you?"

"Yeah, I'm a bit nervous." Zheng Ren didn't hide it, saying softly, "I don't want to fail; I need to do something to feel better about it."

"It's hard to imagine these words coming from a former Emergency Department Inpatient Chief." Su Yun said disparagingly, "In the hospital, in the ED resuscitation room, haven't you seen enough dead people?"

"It's different." Zheng Ren didn't argue with Su Yun; topics of life and death are always heavy, shrouded in an inescapable gloom. He forced a smile, trying to brighten himself up.

Back in the ward area, Director Kong was absent.

"After the surgery, let's go check on sister‑in‑law together." Zheng Ren whispered to Su Yun.

"Look, you say you're not nervous, yet you've forgotten all this." Su Yun said, "Can you do the surgery with a calm mind?"

"It's fine." Zheng Ren smiled.

After handing over duty and making rounds, Lin Yuan went to fetch Xiao Shitou onto the operating table.

Zheng Ren, Su Yun, and Gao Shaojie went straight to the operating room to change; many surgeries were scheduled that morning, and everyone in the OR was chatting and laughing.

Seeing Zheng Ren's group enter, Director Wei greeted, "Boss Zheng, what surgery are you doing today?"

"A late‑stage cancer patient, removing a neck mass and replacing the external carotid artery…"

"Whoa… that complicated?"

"Director Wei, the main point hasn't been mentioned yet." Su Yun said, "We also need to remove the fourth cervical vertebra and implant an artificial vertebral body."

The changing room fell silent.

Normally, the Xinglin Garden livestreams Zheng Lao Ban's surgeries, especially the high‑difficulty ones, with advance notice scrolling on screen.

Whether it's fetal intra‑uterine intervention or the separation of conjoined twins, that's how it's done.

But this time, the Xinglin Garden was quiet.

Could this be a sign? Director Wei recalled the procedure Zheng Ren and Su Yun had just mentioned; he knew that even Zheng Lao Ban lacked full confidence to pull off a surgery of this difficulty.

How young—this patient still wants surgery. If it were me, I'd just regretfully explain things to the family and wouldn't even bother to take another look.

It's not indifference; it's just pointless.

Just moments ago the changing room had been noisy, but now it stayed silent; Zheng Ren had no mood for jokes, changed clothes, put on a cap and mask, and walked into the operating room.

The nurse had just brought Xiao Shitou in.

"Shitou, can you get up there yourself?" Zheng Ren asked.

"Yes." Though Xiao Shitou was weak, he still nimbly climbed onto the operating table.

He sat on the operating table, not knowing whether he should lie down or sit up.

Zheng Ren looked at Xiao Shitou's eyes, gave a slight smile, and extended his right hand.

A small fist bumped into Zheng Ren's fist.

"Come on!" both said softly at the same time.