Chapter 217: Military Medical Exam (Part I)

In the written exam, Shen Man handled it with ease.

After preparing for over half a year, she wasn't nervous at all.

Just after finishing the written exam, a examinee to her left snorted:

"I really don't understand—when did military medical exams start letting pregnant women in through the back door? Are there no requirements anymore?"

"Bao Dahai, are you lacking confidence in your own ability to pass, so you're trying to mess with her mindset ahead of time?"

Another female voice rang out—it was a short-haired female comrade, who friendly smiled at Shen Man.

"Zhou Hongyu, who do you think you are? I wasn't even talking about you, why did you jump in? Did I also hit a sore spot?"

Bao Dahai wore glasses, looking rather refined as a male comrade, but his eyes flashed with contempt for the female examinees.

In his view, what business do women have being military doctors?

Is it that pretty woman with a big belly, or this short-haired tomboy, who could become a military doctor?

Ridiculous—military doctors have to go to the battlefield!

Women should be at home bearing children and raising a family; what's the point of coming out to show off?

"Bao Dahai, are you brain‑damaged? Every time you open your mouth you spew filth—your head is full of shit!"

"I'll tell you, I'm definitely becoming a military doctor—your level isn't good enough. If you've got the guts, let's bet: I'll pass and you won't!"

Zhou Hongyu gave a cold laugh, arms crossed, acting all tough.

Shen Man and the other examinees, seeing this, glanced at the two with curiosity.

As the target of the mockery, Shen Man wasn't particularly angry; instead, she calmly gazed at the bespectacled, refined man.

Then she looked at the female comrade who had defended her and was now being targeted, and smiled:

"Comrade Zhou Hongyu, hello—I'm Shen Man. Thank you for standing up for me."

"Comrade Shen Man, hello—don't listen to the barking. I saw you answer questions quickly; you must have real skill. Don't let them affect your mood."

Toward Bao Dahai, Zhou Hongyu was ruthless, but toward the beautiful pregnant woman she quickly softened her voice, fearing to scare the fetus in her womb.

"Mm, I won't be swayed by outsiders. All right, let's go to the practical room and take the next part of the exam."

Shen Man nodded, not giving Bao Dahai even a glance.

What could it matter if they looked down on her?

What's the use of winning with words? Strength speaks for itself!

There are only three spots for military doctors—who will get them remains to be seen!

"Fine, I'll help you walk. Your belly looks like you're about eight or nine months along, right?"

"No, I'm only six months pregnant—I'm carrying dragon‑and‑phoenix twins, which just makes my belly look big."

"Wow, dragon‑and‑phoenix twins—those odds are tiny! You and your partner are really lucky!"

"Mm, we feel the same way."

Shen Man held her pregnant belly, and with the help of this female comrade, she slowly walked toward the next test station.

Before the exam, she drank two drops of Spiritual Liquid; now she feels great, not at all tired.

The children in her womb are also well‑behaved, feeling no discomfort at all.

Aside from that male comrade who just barked like a dog, she felt she had adapted well to everything else in the exam hall.

"Hmph, then we'll see who ends up laughing last."

Bao Dahai gave a cold snort, put away the pen he'd used on his answer sheet, and slipped it into his chest pocket.

He had been preparing for this military medical exam for two years.

In his eyes, first place was already in his bag; everyone else were mere ants, unworthy to compete with him.

Especially—a pregnant woman actually showing up to take the military medical exam? On what basis?

The military medical exam is so sacred—what business does a pregnant woman have butting in?

As for Zhou Hongyu, the two of them had once transplanted rice together in an external brigade, formed a grudge, and have always disliked each other.

He admits Zhou Hongyu has some skills, but as a man he absolutely holds the advantage in physical strength!

Just wait—this military medical exam, he will surely be the rightful first place!

In the adjacent ward, more than twenty beds were set up.

Each bed held a patient with different symptoms.

Each invigilator was responsible for the exam situation of five to six beds.

Shen Man was assigned to the ninth bed; she had to examine that patient, determine the cause within ten minutes, record the lesion, and give a treatment plan.

For an ordinary medical student, this would undoubtedly be an Arabian Night in the practical test.

But for someone like Shen Man who has a cheat, it's nothing out of the ordinary.

All one saw was her calmly picking up pen and paper, walking to the bedside, and gently asking about the patient's condition.

Others watching had some doubting her, while others admired her.

Those who doubted thought, "She's a pregnant woman—shouldn't she be resting at home? Why is she showing off in the military medical exam?"

Those who admired felt that, regardless of her medical skill, just this composed demeanor was like a spring breeze—pleasing to the eye—and soon put the patient's guard at ease, right?

Zhou Hongyu was assigned to bed number seventeen; clinically, she found Bao Dahai disgusting, rolled her eyes, turned her back on him, and began her assessment task.......

"Elder, are those scratches on your leg self‑inflicted, or caused by something you ate, or......."

"Sir, how long have you had the varicose veins on your leg?"

"Ma'am, what about the fluid retention in your abdomen......."

More than twenty examinees, each working independently, did their best to diagnose their patients' conditions, noting causes and lesions, and proposing whatever treatment plans they could think of.

Shen Man's side went smoothly; her patient had some hypertension, and the usual way to lower blood pressure is medication plus dietary management, which can keep it within a certain range.

Just shortly after she finished her notes, the elderly patient in bed ten to her side suddenly began convulsing, foam continuously spilling from the corner of his mouth.

Examinee No. 10 was a young girl; seeing the situation she was completely terrified, unable to move a muscle.

"Wuwu."

"Help, save him."

The medical staff intended to step forward, but received a look from the supervisor and instantly froze.

Realizing something, they held their position.

The other examinees either were indifferent, standing aloof.

or were afraid of causing trouble, daring not to come over.

"What just happened?"

Shen Man surveyed the old man's condition, disregarding personal safety, and signaled the girl to help support the old man while she went to take his pulse.

But the girl was already petrified, utterly unwilling to move.

At the critical moment, Zhou Hongyu vaulted over several hospital beds like a hurdle, leapt forward, and helped Shen Man lift the old man.

The two exchanged a tacit glance: one took the pulse, the other stuffed gauze into the old man's mouth to prevent him from biting his tongue.

Bao Dahai watched the scene from a short distance with a cold stare, having no intention to intervene.

What a joke—his task was the exam, to pass, not to waste time on other people's test questions.......

A few examiners nearby silently recorded the performance scores of this exam.