Chapter 2709: with translation of chapter title

2611.2512 Unkillable little cockroach

Boss, after you win the Nobel Prize, your EQ is high.

On the way back to the ward after changing clothes, Su Yun said with a chuckle.

"To be honest, Director Luo's help to us has been great," Zheng Ren said.

"Xiao Shitou is recovering quickly; that kid isn't like a stone, I think he's like a little cockroach," Su Yun said, switching topics quickly, her thoughts jumping like a moose.

"Durable, resistant, I think there's still a bit of hope. Have you contacted Fugui'er's side?" Zheng Ren asked: "If he's fine, let him come back early, and after Xiao Shitou's surgery recovery, take him to Germany for a check-up."

"We still need to wait for the pathology results; Ke Li's side has already said it, the custom targeted drug... I think it's not reliable." Su Yun said: "It's better to go with Shi Huairu's side."

"Bit by bit, even if Shi Huairu is incredibly capable, this can't be finished in a month or two. Xiao Shitou isn't a little cockroach; he can't last that long. We should first use targeted drugs to control it, then continual surgical treatment."

Regarding Xiao Shitou's surgery and treatment, Zheng Ren already had a rough idea in his mind.

That's roughly the idea; whether it can actually work still depends on Xiao Shitou's fate.

"What are you preparing to do for the next step surgery?"

"First go to Germany to have a look, then come back to do a lung metastasis tumor reduction surgery, later we can do a liver intervention surgery." Zheng Ren said: "I'm still hesitating about abdominal surgery; the scope is too broad. If the targeted drug can have some effect, I think I'll be more confident."

"You say it like you had no confidence in your previous surgery," Su Yun said disdainfully.

The two chatted, as if constantly brainstorming, capturing every fleeting thought in their minds, striving to piece together a reasonable treatment plan.

One surgery ended, and before he could even be happy, Zheng Ren already turned his gaze to a more distant future.

Ordering custom targeted drugs belongs to the cutting-edge research field; for Xiao Shitou's illness, Zheng Ren owed the Bruhl family a favor. However, favors like that, after being owed for a while, stop feeling like anything.

Lin Yuan and Gu Xiao Ran brought the patient onto the stage; today's surgery began. Zheng Ren sat in the operating room, watching Gao Shaojie's surgery.

In less than half a year, Gao Shaojie's surgery has improved tremendously compared to when he first arrived. Combined with his focus, seriousness, and pursuit of excellence, Zheng Ren can hardly find any faults anymore.

The surgery ended very early; Zheng Ren glanced at the post-op patient, then went to check on Xiao Shitou.

Without sedation, he was striving to adapt to the state of ventilator-assisted breathing. Just as Su Yun said, Xiao Shitou is like an unkillable little cockroach, striving to cooperate with treatment in order to keep living.

His vital signs were stable, drainage minimal; Zheng Ren estimated he could be transferred out of the ICU in another 36 hours, back to the special care ward.

Because Yi Ren and Chang Yue were going for skin care, Zheng Ren ate his lunch in the cafeteria during this period. After eating, he sat in his familiar spot reading a book, pondering Xiao Shitou's next treatment plan.

"Boss, Manager Zhou is miserable again," Su Yun said while playing with her phone, gloating.

"Again?"

"Yeah, Manager Tang's child is sick, so he took leave," Su Yun said.

……

Zheng Ren expressed sympathy for Zhou Litao's situation; the Inpatient Chief role, if not for the need for promotion, probably everyone would refuse.

I really don't know what the person who first established the Inpatient Chief position was thinking; it's a position like purgatory.

"Go see Manager Zhou?" Zheng Ren asked, looking up.

"Is it to bring him care and concern, or to go watch the spectacle and mock him?" Su Yun's lips curled, drawing a perfect curve.

"Whatever, thinking about Xiao Shitou's follow-up treatment makes my head hurt," Zheng Ren said.

"Take it step by step; overthinking is useless." Su Yun stood up and said: "Let's go, let's go mock Manager Zhou."

"Sprinkling salt on his wound, you look so happy."

"Taking advantage of someone's danger, beating a drowning dog feels the most satisfying." Su Yun said, "You should pick the soft persimmons to squeeze, you don't know?"

"Green persimmons taste better," Lin Yuan suddenly said.

"Tsk, your taste is really heavy."

Lin Yuan didn't argue with Su Yun; she gazed eagerly at Zheng Ren. Seeing Zheng Lao Ban and Su Yun leave, she timidly followed behind.

Gu Xiao Ran also wanted to follow, but Gao Shaojie pressed her into a chair.

"Why are you following?" Gao Shaojie said: "Focus on studying the TIPS surgery; your training period is ending, before you go back apply to Zheng Lao Ban to let you perform two surgeries."

"Teacher Gao, writing medical records every day is really boring," Gu Xiao Ran said with a bitter face.

"You've been following in the Medical Team; this is a big opportunity, if you want to go play back home there are plenty of chances," Gao Shaojie said.

"Teacher Gao, I know that's the reasoning," Gu Xiao Ran said after seeing the few people's silhouettes disappear, he sighed: "I'm not trying to get closer to Zheng Lao Ban, am I?"

"It's useless; work hard, later when you go back ask Zheng Lao Ban to fly over, that's equivalent to giving you a foothold in the hospital," Gao Shaojie laughed: "The rest is useless."

Gu Xiao Ran thought the same; he couldn't compare to Lin Yuan, he hehe laughed and said: "Teacher Gao, is your training period ending, do you also have to leave?"

"Hey." Gao Shaojie didn't answer Gu Xiao Ran's words, he began to continue working.

Is there any point in going back after training ends? Gao Shaojie already greeted Lin Ge; after training ends he'll continue doing surgery. Anyway, Liu Zewei has the final say back home, and greeting Lin Ge here is also convenient.

If there's nothing else, Gao Shaojie plans to stay as an external staff member in Zheng Lao Ban's Medical Team.

But there's no need to tell Gu Xiao Ran about this idea.

……

"Why are you following if you have nothing to do?" Su Yun turned to look at Lin Yuan and asked.

Lin Yuan swung her ponytail and followed behind the two, like a little girl who always wanted to go out and play with the brothers but was always disliked.

She didn't speak; Yun Ge'er is sharp-tongued, the less provocation the better.

"Has Manager Zhou found a girlfriend?" Zheng Ren completely didn't notice Lin Yuan following beside him, he inquired.

"No, I think Manager Zhou is preparing to give up."

"Giving up is not an option; he's only a few years old," Zheng Ren said: "Take your time, don't rush. There will always be a suitable one, right?"

"His standards are high, his own conditions still lacking, there's nothing to be done," Su Yun shrugged.

Chatting lightly, they arrived at the Emergency Department and saw Zhou Litao sitting in the surgical consultation room seeing a patient.

This must be because they were too busy at noon; the surgeons hadn't eaten all morning, now it's time to hastily grab a bite.

Zheng Ren glanced at Zhou Litao, and by the way looked at the patient's system panel, slightly startled.