CHAPTER 515: CHAPTER 498: TEN YEARS LIKE ONE DAY

"Alright, I’m done."

Jiang Xiaoxiao clapped her hands.

Satisfied as she looked at the human skeleton specimen that had been repositioned before her.

These human bones were as familiar to her eyes as any bone in her own body. She hadn’t done this for many years, and it was inevitable that she would be a little out of practice. Everyone noticed her speed, but in reality, no one knew.

Back in her day, Jiang Xiaoxiao repeatedly disassembled and assembled, disassembled and repositioned the human skeleton specimens in the hospital’s anatomy room to familiarize herself with each bone.

Thousands of days and nights were spent in these exercises.

So much so that Jiang Xiaoxiao could reposition these bones even with her eyes closed, let alone when she could see them now.

Feng Na excitedly raised her wristwatch.

"Six minutes and thirty seconds!"

Not even ten minutes.

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s face showed a somewhat disappointed expression, the brightness in her eyes dulled.

This was far worse than her performance back in the day.

It would be false to say she wasn’t disappointed.

She was also a very proud person.

Her best record was assembling these bones in three minutes with her eyes closed. At the time, she mentioned ten minutes because, after so many years without doing this exercise, she couldn’t guarantee that her current hand speed could reach peak condition.

Now it seemed this speed was faster than ten minutes, but still far behind her three-minute record back then.

Although assembling bones isn’t a compulsory course assigned by the teacher for us medical students.

The teachers only require them to memorize skillfully and be able to perfectly reposition each bone to help them be aware of the presence of every bone during surgery, which will be very helpful for their future surgeries.

It’s just that Jiang Xiaoxiao was strict with herself. What she wanted to achieve all this was to ensure that she wouldn’t make even the slightest mistake in her future surgeries.

Of course, this training was also because she wasn’t a traditionally trained student, so she could only use every unconventional means she could imagine to train herself, helping herself accumulate more extensive knowledge.

Now it seemed that this training of hers could still come in handy.

"Classmate, your watch might have some issues, it’s inaccurate."

This sentence startled all the classmates out of their stupor instantly.

"With such inaccuracy, could it be that Jiang Xiaoxiao exceeded ten minutes?"

Wang Huan also looked at Jiang Xiaoxiao unfavorably, but in such public view, even he wouldn’t cheat like this easily revealed by others.

Besides, more than one person was watching the watch at the time.

Even if Feng Na wanted to help Jiang Xiaoxiao cheat, she wouldn’t be so silly to claim six and a half minutes when it was clearly ten.

The person who looked at the watch before now looked down again to examine the clock hands.

Zhang

"Everyone, you misunderstood. Feng Na’s watch should be 15 seconds fast. Accurately speaking, Jiang Xiaoxiao only took six minutes and 15 seconds to reposition all the skeletal specimens."

Feng Na breathed a sigh of relief, thinking it wasn’t what it seemed.

Somewhat embarrassed, she explained, "Sorry, this watch has been used for many years and is indeed somewhat inaccurate. But the difference is generally not large, so I didn’t pay much attention to it in daily life."

This was her father’s watch, worn during work over many years, given to her when she attended university, the only valuable property at home.

"Oh, what’s the big deal, your watch isn’t accurate. But the difference isn’t big, just 15 seconds? Jiang Xiaoxiao is truly remarkable."

Wang Huan has a merit: he is proud but once someone genuinely defeats him, he will accept it sincerely.

"Don’t underestimate these 15 seconds; it can save several lives. Valuing time is something you need to carry out throughout your life. Alright, Jiang Xiaoxiao indeed repositioned all the human skeletal specimens in a very short time, and without any mistakes.

As a teacher, not only do I commend Jiang Xiaoxiao, but I also tell all of you.

I hope you all can achieve a level similar to Jiang Xiaoxiao’s within one semester, being thoroughly familiar with every bone because this will be critical in all of your future surgeries in medical practice."

Li Xueming stepped forward to acknowledge Jiang Xiaoxiao’s victory. As a teacher, he was unfazed by being outdone by a student. Even if he attempted this, he might not outperform Jiang Xiaoxiao.

But this didn’t prevent him from being suddenly inspired by Jiang Xiaoxiao, opening an alternative method for all students.

Others instantly collapsed—one semester?

Oh god, they had so many courses already, adding the skeletal repositioning training would squeeze out even their sleeping time. Otherwise, it would be impossible to complete, especially Jiang Xiaoxiao managed it in six minutes and 15 seconds. This was going to kill them.

Everyone couldn’t even remember every bone’s position clearly now, just memorizing them would require time, let alone repositioning each piece.

"Teacher, really not possible in one semester."

"Teacher, Jiang Xiaoxiao is insane, she can do it in six minutes and 15 seconds, and this will drive everyone crazy."

"Teacher, help!"

Some students with very good relations with Mr. Li immediately began to act shamelessly.

Li Xueming glared, "Don’t talk nonsense! If even a girl can accomplish this, why can’t you boys do the same? It’s acceptable if you don’t reach six minutes and 15 seconds, but you should at least manage it within an hour.

This benefits you; don’t talk nonsense. ’No pain, no gain,’ if you want to become doctors, stop complaining."

This was Li Xueming’s sternness.

"Professor Li, I also think the task you’ve just set is a bit too difficult."

Jiang Xiaoxiao’s words instantly made everyone give a thumbs-up."

You’re awesome!

"You also find it too difficult! When these people belittled you just now, you endured their ridicule and mockery, yet now you’re speaking on their behalf. I’d like to hear more about what kind of challenge you consider too difficult."

Li Xueming didn’t expect Jiang Xiaoxiao to jump in; initially, he thought Jiang Xiaoxiao was pouring fuel on the fire. This showed the student’s magnanimity.

"Mr. Li, reaching these times through such training comes from ten years of experience, almost daily practicing this skeletal repositioning exercise. Requiring them to achieve this within one semester truly seems difficult for them."

Li Xueming was moved. There were many rumors that Jiang Xiaoxiao’s family background was exceptional, with strong connections.

In his heart, he felt that children from such backgrounds were spoiled, arrogant, and unreasonable. He never imagined Jiang Xiaoxiao would say this today.

This not only moved him but silenced all the students instantaneously.

They only saw Jiang Xiaoxiao’s halo and glory, never contemplating that the efforts Jiang Xiaoxiao made were entirely different from ordinary people.

Consistency in training for ten years—who could achieve that?

No wonder Jiang Xiaoxiao earned the admiration of so many scientific luminaries; such diligence and perseverance were beyond their reach.

Those who mocked her earlier suddenly felt deeply ashamed.