Chapter 252: Dropping the Ball at a Critical Moment!

The blood pressure reading on the monitoring equipment plummeted like a free fall!

The hearts of the doctors and nurses instantly jumped into their throats.

Danger! Danger! Danger!

They knew the patient's identity.

But, at this moment, it was more out of a reverence for life.

Regardless of whether the person lying before them was an ordinary citizen or a famous dignitary, they could never watch a life fade away before their eyes.

Seeing that He Chen did not react for a moment, Tang Yu hurriedly spoke up to remind him:

"Director He, Director He!"

Tang Yu was dissatisfied with He Chen.

How could he be frightened by a sudden situation?

He Chen came back to his senses and took a deep breath.

"Hurry and repair the ruptured aneurysm; this is truly rotten luck, it turns out to be an aneurysm rupture in a deeper location. He had to change the previously planned surgical procedure. Control the patient's vital signs immediately and reformulate the surgical plan!"

Tang Yu looked at He Chen in surprise.

In the operating room, while pre-operative consultation and discussion are certainly critical, the lead surgeon's ability to adapt on the spot is equally important.

Judging from He Chen's words, he seemed to have the intention of giving up on continuing the surgery.

"Little Tang, the difficulty is too great. The blood loss is so astonishing that even if the bleeding is temporarily stopped, subsequent intracranial pressure will surely cause other aneurysms to rupture again."

"Director He, what do you mean?"

"I mean that the surgery has encountered an uncontrollable situation, and the family must be informed of the situation."

"Director He, the most urgent thing right now is to continue pushing forward with the surgery. There is a chance to minimize the damage."

He Chen looked at Tang Yu in surprise and questioned: "A chance? Where would a chance come from? This is neurosurgery, not something that can be completed just by talking; everything depends on real skill. I am the lead surgeon, and I have the final say in this operating room!"

Tang Yu looked at He Chen with a complex expression.

At this critical moment, He Chen not only wanted to back out but also refused to communicate!

"I think at this time, we could start from..."

"You doctors from municipal hospitals are truly too arrogant! You think you can do it? Fine then, the operating room is yours."

Feeling his authority challenged, He Chen interrupted Tang Yu rudely, took off his surgical loupes, and threw away his surgical gloves.

He walked out of the operating room with a face full of rage.

Tang Yu frowned and turned to urge his assistant: "Contact the patient's family immediately and tell them we need to change the lead surgeon."

"Dean, are you going to perform this surgery yourself?"

"Of course, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, we must give it our all, not to mention that we haven't reached a dead end yet."

Upon learning that He Chen had walked out of the operating room, Dean Lu was very surprised and hurried over to ask: "Expert He, how is the surgery going?"

He Chen sneered at Dean Lu and mocked: "Your hospital is truly full of hidden talents; your Vice President of Surgery is adamant that he is more confident than I am in performing this surgery. Since that's the case, I might as well give up the opportunity."

Dean Lu was astonished and tried to persuade him: "Director He, please calm down, you can't just walk out like this."

He Chen calmed his emotions and explained: "It's not that I want to walk out; the patient had an aneurysm rupture during the surgery, and this situation is like stepping into a minefield—there is simply no possibility of success. Since your Vice President still intends to persist, he must have a way, so let it be done according to him."

After saying this, he cupped his hands toward Qi Pingsheng nearby and said: "Dean Qi, I am truly powerless regarding this surgery."

He Chen was a neurosurgery expert specifically invited by Qi Pingsheng.

Qi Pingsheng had thought to use He Chen to suppress Tang Yu and highlight his own capabilities in terms of connections and resources.

Qi Pingsheng leaned toward Dean Lu and whispered: "Why don't you go and persuade Tang Yu not to force it. The patient is the Executive Vice Mayor; if something goes wrong with the surgery, not only will he have to bear the responsibility, but our hospital's reputation will also be severely affected."

Dean Lu understood what Qi Pingsheng meant.

Since the expert from the province had determined that the surgical risk was too high, the hospital could be considered to have done its best.

If they insisted on the surgery under these circumstances, all responsibility would fall on the hospital if it failed.

Hearing that her father's surgery had encountered a mishap, Jiang Rou felt as if her soul had been instantly drained away.

Liu Lingzhi was full of rage; she pointed her finger almost at Dean Lu's nose and cursed: "Weren't you all so adamant before? How is it that you're changing the lead surgeon halfway through the operation? What exactly is going on?"

Dean Lu was helpless and could only smile bitterly as he explained: "Expert He from the province has already done his utmost; an unexpected situation occurred during the surgery that exceeded the pre-operative assessment."

Liu Lingzhi wouldn't listen at all and roared angrily: "I don't want to hear these explanations, I just want you to cure him! If you can't cure him, I won't let you off, I will sue you!"

At this moment, Tang Ye, who had been silent, spoke up: "The surgery is not over yet; currently, we are only changing the lead surgeon, and the subsequent rescue work is still proceeding."

Liu Lingzhi snorted coldly, "The expert from the province was scared away, how much capability can the experts from the city have? I am completely disappointed in you."

Tang Ye turned to Jiang Rou, "Jiang Rou, your father's life now depends largely on you; you have the power to decide."

Jiang Rou was still a high school student.

Her brows were tightly locked, her eyes full of conflict and helplessness, and her voice trembled: "I... I really don't know how to choose!"

Tang Ye was silent for a moment, then said earnestly: "I suggest you agree to change the lead surgeon. Because this new lead surgeon is my father, and I have absolute faith in his medical skills and ability. Moreover, you must also believe in your father; he is so strong, he will surely be able to overcome this hurdle."

Jiang Rou bit her lip as if to muster up courage for herself: "Okay, I'll take your advice, I agree."

Liu Lingzhi originally wanted to say something else, but when the words reached her lips, she suddenly found that she couldn't say a single word.

Because at this moment, the only one who could truly make the final decision was Jiang Rou.

She and Jiang Jing were already divorced, and there was no relationship between them. The only connection was Jiang Rou. However, Jiang Rou hated her!

After Jiang Rou signed the agreement to change the lead surgeon, she raised her head and said to Tang Ye: "I want to go to the operating room to see my dad and see how he is doing right now."

According to the hospital's strict regulations, except for members of the surgical team, other personnel are strictly forbidden from entering the operating room.

Tang Ye looked at her with some concern, "The scene in the operating room will be quite bloody, aren't you afraid?"

Jiang Rou's eyes, however, were incomparably firm: "Only by seeing him can my heart be at ease."

Tang Ye took a deep breath, then walked to Dean Lu's side and whispered: "Dean Lu, please make arrangements to let the patient's daughter enter the operating room to see the patient."

Dean Lu groaned inwardly; things were a mess.

But things had reached this point, and he couldn't be bothered to care about so much anymore, so he said helplessly, "I will contact Tang Yu and ask if he agrees."

After Tang Yu learned of this request, he hesitated for a moment, but still agreed to let Jiang Rou enter the operating room after strict disinfection.

As soon as Jiang Rou walked into the operating room and saw Jiang Jing lying on the hospital bed, the tears she had been holding back instantly burst forth, and her eyes turned red in an instant.

"Dad! You must hold on, you must get better!"

Everyone in the operating room saw this scene, and their eyes also involuntarily turned red.

Although they had witnessed countless joys and sorrows in their professional careers, the seemingly hard parts deep within their hearts were still deeply touched by this sincere and intense father-daughter bond.

After Jiang Rou walked out of the operating room, the First Assistant hurriedly leaned over to Tang Yu's side and whispered a report: "Boss, I discovered that after the patient heard his daughter's call, his body had a reaction."

Tang Yu had actually also keenly sensed the patient's change.

"Let the patient's family come to communicate with the patient more; this can strengthen the patient's will to survive. Since the patient is so tenacious, we must not have the slightest slackness and must go all out."