CHAPTER 53: CHAPTER 53: BEAUTY WITHIN BOOKS?

"Senior, you’re here to attend another lecture today."

As Zhao Heng sat down, the soft-spoken junior Shu Xin next to him whispered.

"Hmm."

Zhao Heng nodded slightly.

"Senior, you’re amazing. The professor even mentioned you in class yesterday."

Shu Xin looked at Zhao Heng with admiration.

Although she appeared soft and cute, she was by no means a ditzy girl. If she weren’t smart, she wouldn’t have been able to get into Boya Medical College.

You should know, the admission score for Boya Medical College is fifty points above the first-tier cutoff.

It was precisely because Shu Xin was so smart that she understood how incredible Zhao Heng was, to discuss topics deeply with the old professor!

"What did they say?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Heng was curious about what the old professor thought of him.

"They said you’re outstanding and an example for us to learn from, encouraging us to emulate you."

Shu Xin’s eyes were filled with twinkling stars as she looked at Zhao Heng.

"Senior, how do you usually study? You’re so amazing, you must have a special study method. Can I consult you often?"

Shu Xin, not missing any opportunity, said with her soft and sweet voice.

"The professor’s lectures are already very good. No matter how well I explain, I can’t surpass the professor, so you just need to listen well."

Zhao Heng didn’t think that guiding others himself would be more effective than the old professor’s teaching.

Ugh...

The old professor isn’t as handsome as you...!

Upon hearing this, Shu Xin couldn’t help but complain inwardly.

"Senior, are you borrowing books again today? After class, I can take you there."

Shu Xin said, unwilling to give up.

Isn’t it said that guys like sweet, cute girls?

Am I not sweet enough?

It shouldn’t be!

"I haven’t finished the ones I borrowed before, so there’s no need."

Zhao Heng said blandly.

Hearing Zhao Heng say this, Shu Xin was momentarily stuck. She racked her brain to come up with some reason to have more time with Zhao Heng.

"Senior, I remember you come to attend classes when you’re on break, right? There are no lectures from professors this afternoon. What are you doing this afternoon?"

After thinking for a while, Shu Xin recalled that Zhao Heng usually attended classes during his break time.

"I’ll go back to read in the afternoon."

Zhao Heng said succinctly.

"Reading all the time must be exhausting, senior. There’s a flower expo nearby; why don’t we go take a look this afternoon? Breathing in the floral scent and fresh air is good too."

Shu Xin relentlessly asked.

"Look at flowers?"

Zhao Heng hadn’t expected Shu Xin to come up with such a unique activity.

That’s really something!

"Yes, senior, you should relax a bit. That way, your study efficiency will be higher."

Seeing that Zhao Heng didn’t immediately refuse, Shu Xin was delighted and said.

"It’s the end of the semester now, isn’t it? Aren’t you preparing for exams?"

Zhao Heng suddenly thought of the fact that it was the end of the semester. Was Shu Xin really so free?

"Oh, those courses, I’ve finished learning them. Exams are no big deal."

Shu Xin said nonchalantly. From primary school to university, she had never known what it was to review.

"Senior, you don’t believe me?"

Seeing that Zhao Heng looked skeptical, Shu Xin became a bit anxious.

"How about you test me? If I can answer them all, you’ll go with me this afternoon, okay?"

Shu Xin continued.

"Test you? Alright."

Zhao Heng found this Shu Xin very interesting. She was lively, cheerful, and sharp. This kind of girl was indeed rare.

"Then tell me, what is the ASA classification standard for assessing the patient’s condition and physical status?"

Zhao Heng first asked a basic question.

"That’s not difficult. ASA is divided into five levels. The first level is..."

Shu Xin provided a complete explanation of the ASA’s five classification standards in detail.

"What is the match blow-out test?"

Zhao Heng asked a relatively more in-depth question.

"Well, the match blow-out test involves holding a lit paper match 15cm from a patient’s mouth and having them blow it out. This is a simple bedside test for assessing pulmonary function. If the match can’t be blown out, this indicates the patient’s FEV1.0/FVC% is less than sixty percent, forced vital capacity in the first second is less than 1.6L, and maximum voluntary ventilation is less than 50L."

Zhao Heng’s question didn’t stump Shu Xin at all. The little junior answered readily.

Wow!

Hearing Shu Xin’s answer, Zhao Heng was startled. Her answer was exactly like what was in the textbook, even down to the most difficult-to-remember detailed data.

This at least indicated that this junior girl had a quite astonishing memory ability.

"Not bad. How about this, let’s have one last question. If you can answer this, I’ll agree to go with you."

Zhao Heng nodded and said. For a junior who had real talent and knowledge, his attitude was completely different.

"Hmm, senior, that’s your promise, no backing out."

Shu Xin said happily.

It’s just answering questions, right?

From a young age, that’s the kind of thing she’s least afraid of.

"Yes, I keep my word. Okay then, tell me, how would you manage acute pulmonary edema during anesthesia?"

Zhao Heng asked a very deep question, one that is also a very tricky aspect in real clinical anesthesia.

Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for a medical student still in school to answer this.

Even an anesthesiologist already working would need a certain amount of clinical experience before they could answer.

As expected, as soon as Zhao Heng posed the question, the junior girl fell silent.

"This question is a bit tough, so let me change it."

Zhao Heng saw the junior fall silent, thought maybe it was too hard for her, and said.

This junior is so sweet and cute. What if she can’t answer and starts crying?

"No need to change, senior, I’ve thought of it. For acute pulmonary edema, first correct the hypoxia, then reduce cardiac load, improve pulmonary capillary permeability, use medications to enhance cardiac contractility, and finally lower pulmonary circulation resistance. Senior, do you need me to mention the specific drugs and dosages used?"

Shu Xin said with a confident look.

"Hmm, that’s enough, that’s enough."

Zhao Heng was somewhat embarrassed. During his study time, he wasn’t as strong as this junior.

He didn’t expect this sweet junior to also be undeniably a top student.

"So in the afternoon?"

Shu Xin asked again expectantly.

"Yes, I’ll go with you."

Zhao Heng nodded affirmatively.

"Great."

Shu Xin said with joy lighting up her face.

It seems reading does have its benefits. Doesn’t the old saying go, ’Book-filled rooms bring forth beauty’?

The ancients weren’t lying!

Shu Xin thought to herself.

At this moment, Zhao Heng also looked at his sweet junior Shu Xin with surprise. Her adorable demeanor was completely different from what he typically envisioned for top students.

And with such a vibrant, lively, and sweet personality, she probably wouldn’t be short of admirers pursuing her.