Chapter 2880: and translation of title, then ===GLOSSARY=== with list of named entities appearing in these lines, using exact English

2785.2677 Lao He in the Ripples

Lao He in the Ripples

Boss, the annual salary in this appointment letter is empty. Su Yun casually flipped through the document, laughing as she said.

Oh, are you letting me fill it in randomly?

Make sure to keep quotes? The Chinese includes quotation marks. We should keep them? The instruction: translate faithfully, preserve every paragraph break. It didn't say to drop quotation marks. Usually we keep them as part of translation. We'll keep the quotes as they appear in source but translated? The quotes are punctuation, we can keep them as is. So output: 「Boss, the annual salary in this appointment letter is blank. 」 Su Yun casually flipped through the document, laughing as she said.

But we need to use glossary names exactly: Boss, Su Yun. Already used.

Oh, are you letting me fill it in randomly?

"Oh, are you letting me fill it in randomly?"

Look at how Splendid Promise handles things—so straightforward! Su Yun exclaimed admiringly.

Look at how Splendid Promise handles things—so straightforward! Su Yun exclaimed admiringly.

Thus: "Look at how Splendid Promise handles things, so straightforward!" Su Yun exclaimed admiringly.

I don't even know what to eat when I get home this evening. Zheng Ren stood in the elevator, watching the numbers constantly change, muttering to himself.

"I don't even know what to eat when I get home this evening." Zheng Ren stood in the elevator, watching the numbers constantly change, muttering to himself.

With your kind of energy, what difference does it make what you eat? Su Yun said.

"With your kind of energy, what difference does it make what you eat?" Su Yun said.

Zheng Ren chuckled, as if that document didn't exist at all, and it utterly failed to catch his attention.

Translation: Zheng Ren chuckled, as if that document didn't exist at all, and it didn't catch his attention in the slightest. Use Zheng Ren.

…… (ellipsis). We need to output translation of "……". Should we keep as "……"? The instruction: translate faithfully, never skip. So we need to translate the ellipsis. In English, we can keep "……" or "...", but we should translate meaning? It's just an ellipsis indicating omitted text. We can keep as "……". Probably we should output the same ellipsis. So line: 【8】 ……

…… similarly.

The weather is getting colder and colder, and it looks like it will snow soon.

Translation: The weather is getting colder and colder; it looks like it will snow soon. Or "The weather is getting colder, and it looks like it will snow soon." Keep numbers none.

In Zheng Ren's memory, the last snowy day seemed to be when he celebrated Yi Ren's birthday in Hai Cheng; this time, his birthday seems to be spent in Stockholm.

In Zheng Ren's memory, the last snowy day seemed to be when he celebrated Yi Ren's birthday in Hai Cheng; this time, his birthday seems to be spent in Stockholm.

And what he didn't realize was that the ripples he inadvertently stirred were spreading outward, expanding and changing the world. Among them, Lao He's feeling was the most obvious—the salted fish finally had a chance to turn over.

And what he didn't realize was that the ripples he inadvertently stirred were spreading outward, expanding and changing the world. Among them, Lao He's feeling was the most obvious—the salted fish finally had a chance to turn over.

As mid-November approached, the Di Du Anesthesiology Department's annual conference convened.

As mid-November approached, the Di Du Anesthesiology Department's annual conference convened.

Lao He attracted more attention, and many of the attending directors kept asking around who Lao He was.

Translation: Lao He received even more attention, with many attending directors everywhere asking who Lao He was. Use Lao He.

These past few days have left Lao He bewildered and busy; his WeChat mysteriously gained over a hundred new friends, all of them directors attending the Di Du Anesthesiology annual conference who were trying to pick him up.

These past few days have left Lao He bewildered and busy; his WeChat mysteriously gained over a hundred new friends, all of them directors attending the Di Du Anesthesiology annual conference who were trying to pick him up.

There was a moment when Lao He even understood the annoyance of being hit on that he had heard people talk about before.

Translation: At one point, Lao He even came to understand the annoyance of being hit on that he had heard people complain about before. Use Lao He.

Before, I was just a nobody, unnoticed by anyone; although I occasionally complained, life went on as usual.

Translation: Before, I was just a nobody, unnoticed; although I occasionally complained, life went on as usual. The subject is implicit; we need to keep neutral? The line is from Lao He's perspective? It's likely Lao He speaking. We should not guess gender; but we have Lao He as a male? Not given gender. We'll keep neutral using "I". Since it's first person, we keep "I". So translation: Before, I was just a nobody, unnoticed; although I occasionally complained, life went on as usual.

But now that he's gotten attention, it seems to trouble him even more. Over the two days of the conference, Lao He was exhausted, with a sore back and legs.

Translation: But now that he has attracted attention, it seems to trouble him even more. Over the two days of the conference, Lao He was exhausted, with a sore back and aching legs. Use Lao He.

This year's national conference? Better not attend—Lao He gets a headache just thinking about more people looking for him.

Translation: He thought he might as well skip this year's national conference; just the thought of more people seeking him out gave him a headache. Use Lao He.

He knew full well about these matters; it wasn't because his own anesthetic skill was exceptionally high, but because everyone was curious about Zheng Lao Ban, who breaks dimensional walls with clinical techniques. As Zheng Lao Ban's anesthetist, he naturally benefited by association.

He knew full well about these matters; it wasn't because his own anesthetic skill was exceptionally high, but because everyone was curious about Zheng Lao Ban, who breaks dimensional walls with clinical techniques. As Zheng Lao Ban's anesthetist, he naturally benefited by association.

Today Director Xu approached Lao He for a talk, saying there would be a promotion to deputy chief after the year.

Translation: Today Director Xu sought out Lao He for a talk, saying that after the year he would be promoted to deputy chief. Use glossary: Director Xu, Lao He, Deputy Chief. So: Today Director Xu sought out Lao He for a talk, saying that after the year he would be promoted to deputy chief.

If it had been a year earlier, Lao He would surely have been unable to contain his excitement—being able to become deputy chief of the 912 Anesthesiology Department would have been enough for a lifetime.

If it had been a year earlier, Lao He would surely have been unable to contain his excitement— being able to become deputy chief of the 912 Anesthesiology Department would have been enough for a lifetime.

But now Lao He's heart is like an ancient well, calm and undisturbed. Frankly, there's really nothing simpler than being a full-time anesthetist by Zheng Lao Ban's side.

But now Lao He's heart is like an ancient well, calm and undisturbed. Frankly, there's really nothing simpler than being a full-time anesthetist by Zheng Lao Ban's side.

In recent years, news of doctors dying suddenly has been reported repeatedly, and the department with the most fatalities is anesthesiology. High pressure, non-stop shifts—these are the problems.

Translation: In recent years, news of doctors dying suddenly has been reported repeatedly, and the department with the highest number of fatalities is the anesthesiology department. High pressure, nonstop shifts—these are all problems. Use Anesthesiology Department.

But by Zheng Lao Ban's side, these worries no longer exist.

Translation: But following Zheng Lao Ban, these worries cease to exist. Use Zheng Lao Ban.

The workload is a bit greater, but the pressure has suddenly dropped. With someone of higher skill standing behind me as the operator, what is there to fear?

The workload is a bit greater, but the pressure has suddenly dropped. With someone of higher skill standing behind me as the operator, what is there to fear?

Although Zheng Lao Ban rarely demonstrates his anesthetic skill, Lao He firmly believes in this. So no matter what anesthesia, Lao He can handle it easily and perform at an exceptional level.

Translation: Although Zheng Lao Ban rarely demonstrates his anesthetic skill, Lao He firmly believes in this. Therefore, no matter what anesthetic procedure, Lao He can handle it with ease and perform beyond the norm. Use Zheng Lao Ban, Lao He.

Facing Director Xu, Lao He still expressed his gratitude through a superb mime performance, even though both of them knew what was going on. But as the saying goes, "the flowery sedan chair is carried by others"—seeing through it without exposing it is also a skill.

Translation: Facing Director Xu, Lao He still expressed his gratitude through a superb performance of an empty-handed act. Although both knew what was going on, "the flowery sedan chair is carried by people"—to see through but not speak of it is also a skill. Use Director Xu, Lao He. Keep the idiom? We'll translate meaning: "the flowery sedan chair is carried by people". So translation: Facing Director Xu, Lao He still expressed his gratitude through a superb performance of an empty-handed act. Although both knew what was going on, the flowery sedan chair is carried by people—to see through but not speak of it is also a skill.

When it was time to get off work, Lao He didn't leave; he was waiting for Su Yun's call.

Translation: When it was time to get off work, Lao He didn't leave; he was waiting for Su Yun's call. Use Lao He, Su Yun.

This evening, Professor Yang of the Hepatobiliary Department invited everyone to dinner; on the surface it was to express thanks for the recent pancreatic pseudocyst surgery that saved the patient, but Lao He knew Professor Yang was looking for an opportunity to get closer to Zheng Lao Ban.

This evening, Professor Yang of the Hepatobiliary Department invited everyone to dinner; on the surface it was to express thanks for the recent pancreatic pseudocyst surgery that saved the patient, but Lao He knew Professor Yang was looking for an opportunity to get closer to Zheng Lao Ban.

I really feel like fortune has turned my way—Lao He thought, smiling.

Translation: I really have luck on my side, Lao He thought with a grin. Use Lao He.

When Zheng Lao Ban first came to 912, I only found out about this person quite late. But I couldn't help it—I have a thick skin and bright eyes.

When Zheng Lao Ban first came to 912, I only found out about this person quite late. But I couldn't help it—I have a thick skin and bright eyes.

Why do my ears feel hot? Who's gossiping about me behind my back? Lao He smiled and touched his ears.

Translation: Why do my ears feel hot? Who's gossiping about me behind my back? Lao He smiled and rubbed his ears. Use Lao He.

Indeed, it's a bit hot—not just warm, but actually a little scorching.

Translation: Indeed, they are a bit hot—not just warm, but slightly burning. Use no names.

Even at the Langshan Xian Yiyuan Hospital 156 li away, people are indeed talking about Lao He.

Even at the Langshan Xian Yiyuan Hospital 156 li away, people are indeed talking about Lao He.

An emergency appendectomy was performed at the county hospital; the anesthesiology department director personally administered the anesthesia. The patient was his own father, already 76 years old.

An emergency appendectomy was performed at the county hospital; the anesthesiology department director personally administered the anesthesia. The patient was his own father, already 76 years old.

The anesthesiology department's Director Xiang (Xiang Heping) also had no qualms about operating on his own relatives; he immediately suited up and performed an epidural anesthesia.

The anesthesiology department's Director Xiang (Xiang Heping) also had no qualms about operating on his own relatives; he immediately suited up and performed an epidural anesthesia.

"Director, isn't this trip to Di Du for the meeting terribly boring?" the assistant chatted on the side.

Translation: "Director, isn't this trip to Di Du for the conference terribly boring?" the assistant chatted on the side. Use Director? The assistant is speaking to the director. We'll keep "Director". So: "Director, isn't this trip to Di Du for the conference terribly boring?" the assistant chatted on the side.

"Indeed it's boring, but I added He Jun Jin's WeChat and left my phone number." Director Xiang sat in his chair, opened the puncture kit, and prepared to disinfect.

Translation: "Indeed it's boring, but I added He Jun Jin on WeChat and left my phone number." Director Xiang sat in his chair, opened the puncture kit, and prepared to disinfect. Use glossary: He Jun Jin, Director Xiang. So: "Indeed it's boring, but I added He Jun Jin on WeChat and left my phone number." Director Xiang sat in his chair, opened the puncture kit, and prepared to disinfect.

"He Jun Jin, who is that?"

Translation: "He Jun Jin, who is that?" Use He Jun Jin.

"These days, people in the WeChat groups keep asking who Lao He is—you don't know?" Director Xiang said dismissively.

Translation: "Lately, people in the WeChat groups keep asking who Lao He is—don't you know?" Director Xiang said disdainfully. Use Lao He, Director Xiang.

In the various anesthesiology WeChat groups, started by Director Qiu of Yangcheng searching for Lao He, it has become a meme.

In the various anesthesiology WeChat groups, started by Director Qiu of Yangcheng searching for Lao He, it has become a meme.

Who is Lao He? The more I think about this meme, the funnier it gets.

Translation: "Who is Lao He?"—the more one thinks about this meme, the funnier it gets. Use Lao He.

"It's him—he's Zheng Lao Ban's exclusive anesthetist! Director, is he especially arrogant?" the assistant asked.

Translation: "It's him—he's Zheng Lao Ban's exclusive anesthetist! Director, is he especially arrogant?" the assistant asked. Use Zheng Lao Ban, Director? The assistant is speaking to the director. So: "It's him—he's Zheng Lao Ban's exclusive anesthetist! Director, is he especially arrogant?" the assistant asked.

"No, he's the capable, even-tempered type." Director Xiang said, "Very amiable,

Translation: "No, he's the capable-but-easygoing type." Director Xiang said, "He's very amiable, speaking softly and gently—unlike you lot, who, at the slightest bit of ability, have your tails stuck up to the sky." Use Director Xiang. So: "No, he's the capable-but-easygoing type." Director Xiang said, "He's very amiable, speaking softly and gently—unlike you lot, who, at the slightest bit of ability, have your tails stuck up to the sky."

"Hehe, Director, you say that—how could it be?"

Translation: "Hehe, Director, how could that be?" Use Director. So: "Hehe, Director, how could that be?"

"How could it not be?" Director Xiang said, "Look at Old He..."

Translation: "Why wouldn't it be?" Director Xiang said, "Just look at Lao He……" Use Director Xiang, Lao He.

"Director, Old He..."

Translation: "Director, Lao He……" Use Director, Lao He.

"You call him Old He? You should call him Teacher He!" Director Xiang corrected, "His skill is high; it's said that Zheng Lao Ban's anesthetic techniques were all taught by him."

"You call him Lao He? You should call him Teacher He!" Director Xiang corrected, "His skill is high; it's said that Zheng Lao Ban's anesthetic techniques were all taught by him."

"Zheng Lao Ban isn't an interventional doctor, so why is he still doing anesthesia?"

Translation: "Zheng Lao Ban isn't an interventional physician, so why is he also doing anesthesia?" Use Zheng Lao Ban.

"You don't know shit! Those top-notch professors can do anything. Everyone says the capital's experts are quick to give a diagnosis. That takes skill—remember that patient a few years ago whose bile duct was cut during gallbladder removal at our hospital? Wasn't that just sent to Chaoyang Hospital to have their butt wiped?"

Translation: "You don't know shit! Those top professors can do anything. They say the experts in Di Du have big mouths and make direct diagnoses. That's skill—take that patient a few years ago whose common bile duct was cut during a gallbladder removal at our hospital; wasn't he just sent to Chaoyang Hospital to have his butt wiped by them?" Use Di Du. So: "You don't know shit! Those top professors can do anything. They say the experts in Di Du have big mouths and make direct diagnoses. That's skill—take that patient a few years ago whose common bile duct was cut during a gallbladder removal at our hospital; wasn't he just sent to Chaoyang Hospital to have his butt wiped by them?"

As they talked, Director Xiang had already steered the conversation to the most practical matter of wiping buttocks.

Translation: As they chatted on, Director Xiang had already steered the conversation to the very practical matter of wiping buttocks. Use Director Xiang.

Langshan is not far from the capital, but patients are also drawn away to the capital in droves, so the medical standards here have never been able to develop.

Translation: Langshan isn't far from Di Du, but patients are sucked away by Di Du too strongly, so the medical standards here have never been able to develop. Use Langshan, Di Du. So: Langshan isn't far from Di Du, but patients are sucked away by Di Du too strongly, so the medical standards here have never been able to develop.

And doing such butt-wiping work is a thankless task; Director Xiang actually also admires his own thick skin—back then, so many people wanted to add Old He on WeChat, and he carved out a bloody path for himself.

Translation: Wiping buttocks is the sort of thing where you prepare just in case; Director Xiang actually admires his own thick skin—back then, with so many people trying to add Lao He on WeChat, he carved out a bloody path for himself. Use Lao He, Director Xiang. So: Wiping buttocks is the sort of thing where you prepare just in case; Director Xiang actually admires his own thick skin—back then, with so many people trying to add Lao He on WeChat, he carved out a bloody path for himself.

"Dad, let me give you a shot, it won't hurt!" Director Xiang said after disinfecting, raising his voice to his father.

Translation: "Dad, I'm giving you a shot—it won't hurt!" After finishing disinfection, Director Xiang raised his voice and said to his father. Use Director Xiang. So: "Dad, I'm giving you a shot—it won't hurt!" After finishing disinfection, Director Xiang raised his voice and said to his father.

His father was in the right lateral knee-chest position, a very common posture. Director Xiang chose the puncture point at thoracic vertebrae 11–12, nothing much to say about it. Although it was his own father, and although he looked somewhat tense, with slight stiffness and trembling in his limbs, Director Xiang did not go easy on him.

Translation: His father was in the right lateral decubitus position, a very common posture. Director Xiang chose the puncture point at thoracic vertebrae 11–12, nothing special to mention. Although it was his father, and although he looked a bit tense, with slight stiffness and trembling in his limbs, Director Xiang didn't go easy on him at all. Use Director Xiang. So: His father was in the right lateral decubitus position, a very common posture. Director Xiang chose the puncture point at thoracic vertebrae 11–12, nothing special to mention. Although it was his father, and although he looked a bit tense, with slight stiffness and trembling in his limbs, Director Xiang didn't go easy on him at all.

After routine disinfection and draping, an off‑midline puncture was performed, and upon reaching the epidural space the catheter was threaded upward.

After routine disinfection and draping, an off‑midline puncture was performed, and upon reaching the epidural space the catheter was threaded upward.

It's just an epidural anesthesia, don't be too simplistic!

Translation: It's just an epidural anesthetic—don't think it's that simple! Use no names.

Director Xiang then withdrew the puncture needle and adjusted the epidural catheter. Having just adjusted the angle slightly, he suddenly felt something was off—the force coming through the catheter was wrong.

Director Xiang then withdrew the puncture needle and adjusted the epidural catheter. Having just adjusted the angle slightly, he suddenly felt something was off—the force coming through the catheter was wrong.

What's going on? Director Xiang's heart suddenly leapt up, and a bad thought appeared in his mind.