CHAPTER 340: FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS PROFESSION

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Xu Hui had arranged for the patient to undergo tests related to psittacosis, and Liu Banxia had also thoroughly disinfected himself.

If it really was psittacosis, it was a disease that could spread through the respiratory tract. Today, all direct or indirect contacts needed to be mindful of their health.

Because this disease had an incubation period, anyone with symptoms would need to get checked to see if they had been infected.

"President Liu, you’re really something! The double serum complement fixation test confirmed it—it really is psittacosis." After waiting a while, an excited Xu Hui rushed over.

Ding! Diagnosis complete.

You received 300 experience points, 400 points in medical diagnostic skills, and 2 Glory Points.

This mission was rated as perfect. You receive an additional 500 experience points, 400 points in diagnostic skills, and 5 Glory Points.

Seeing the system rewards, Liu Banxia felt absolutely delighted. So what if he’s been suspended? So what if he was a patient’s relative today? As long as he participated and could help, they had to reward him.

And today’s reward really wasn’t small; it was on par with performing a complex level-two operation.

"So it’s sorted out then? Is it very dangerous?" Qiaoqiao curiously asked.

"Well, it can be dangerous if the patient doesn’t receive effective treatment, which could lead to death. But as long as it’s diagnosed, his chance of recovery is quite high. The treatment period might be a bit long, but the prognosis is generally very good," Liu Banxia answered with a smile.

"He should be grateful to you. If you hadn’t found out, he might have been beyond help by the time he decided to seek treatment. He wouldn’t have been able to save his lungs, and it would have been too late for his hand as well," Xu Hui said.

"It was also kind of lucky for him. If his finger hadn’t started to necrotize, I might not have noticed. And it’s good he believed me; otherwise, would he have come for a diagnosis just because I said so?" Liu Banxia said with a laugh.

"Actually, there are numerous patients we pass by on the street all the time. What can we do? We can mention something to those with obvious symptoms, but we can’t force those with less apparent signs. That would definitely lead to a fight."

"That’s why Brother Qiu says I diagnose illnesses wherever I go. It’s just how it is. To us doctors, symptoms that look normal to others are signs of a disease."

"Are you thinking of hanging around here for a bit? I reckon you’re doing a great job playing the role of a patient’s relative," Xu Hui asked with a laugh.

"Never mind that. Qiaoqiao and I are in our honeymoon phase; we need to have our own world," Liu Banxia said seriously.

Qiaoqiao was feeling quite vexed. She could only sneak a quick pinch at him, as if no one was watching.

As Liu Banxia was suspended and a prominent figure in the emergency center, he was the focus of everyone’s attention. Even Qiaoqiao’s small act was hard to miss, causing quite a bit of annoyance for interns like Huang Bo.

Why? They were already envious of his medical skills, so why did he have to flaunt his relationship too? Wasn’t that just provocative?

"Shall we go?" Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"I’m not going. I’m going to invite Sister Li, Qing Kewa, and Linlin for dinner tonight. If you want to leave, you can go by yourself," Qiaoqiao retorted.

"Then I guess I’m not going either. I have to stick with you. What if someone tries to whisk you away?" Liu Banxia casually replied before settling down on a nearby seat.

"My goodness, this meal will be tough to stomach. I’ll need to bring a bucket of water to wash down all this sweetness, or I’ll choke on it," Zhou Li joked.

At this point, Qiaoqiao wasn’t shy at all, instead giving Liu Banxia an approving look.

"What do you think? Are you getting tired of staying home? Missing work here?" Xu Hui asked teasingly.

Liu Banxia gave a rueful smile and nodded. "Isn’t that the truth? Otherwise, I wouldn’t have rushed over as soon as I got the call from Dr. Shi."

"I sometimes wonder if I’m a bit masochistic. Usually, I’m as exhausted as a dog from work and keep looking forward to having a day off to sleep in."

"But now that I’m actually on holiday, I wake up earlier than Tang Dou every morning and have to urge him to go for a walk. Apart from playing with Qiaoqiao, I just read. And somehow, my reading efficiency at home isn’t as good as it is when I’m here."

"Haha, exactly, it’s always like this," Xu Hui laughed.

"Our profession as doctors is quite unique. Many complain about the hardships and exhaustion, but they still carry on tirelessly. The joy of healing and saving lives is addictive. It’s been barely any time into your 15-day suspension."

Liu Banxia felt helpless; it really was just like that. His life focus had shifted; he had fallen in love with the process of healing and saving lives.

Whether the patient could be successfully saved or not, he savored every moment. As long as he did his utmost in the diagnosis and treatment, that was considered a successful case.

Even if Qiaoqiao hadn’t mentioned it, he would have stayed here a little longer. It wasn’t easy to come here, and he didn’t want to leave so easily.

Although he’d been absent for just a few days, the number of patients coming to the emergency center had increased. Even Qing Kewa was busy and didn’t have much time to chat with Qiaoqiao.

Qiaoqiao, however, didn’t mind; she knew many people here anyway. She’d chat with one person when they were free, and when someone else became available, she’d join them.

After Shi Lei finished surgery and heard that Liu Banxia had made the diagnosis, he was so happy that he playfully punched Liu Banxia on the arm. Even while he was in surgery, he had been thinking about this particular patient.

"If you really can’t stand staying at home, you can occasionally come over," Shi Lei said with a smile.

"Better not. With so many people around and prying eyes, once in a while is okay, but if I come too often, who knows what kind of idle talk might arise," Liu Banxia shook his head.

"I just chatted with Sister Li; the number of patients coming in for emergency treatment these days has increased. It’s really not bad. Finally, it’s starting to look like a proper emergency center; otherwise, the patient volume was too low before."

Shi Lei gave him a surprised look.

"What’s wrong? Did I say something wrong?" Liu Banxia was slightly taken aback.

"Didn’t Wang Chao tell you? Our public education efforts have had some effect; some patients came for treatment and check-ups after learning about it," Shi Lei said.

"The hidden dangers of cardiovascular diseases are significant. Many heart patients don’t take their chest pains seriously at the initial onset of the disease. The public education this time has made the cardiology department busier than ever."

"That bastard Wang Chao! I want to throttle him for daring to fool me. When I return to work, I’ll give him a pair of size 39 shoes," Liu Banxia said fiercely.

"Why give shoes? And size 39?" Qiaoqiao asked curiously.

"Humph, his foot size is 42. I want to give him shoes that are too small," Liu Banxia said wickedly.

"You’re bold, daring to make things difficult for others like that."

Just as Liu Banxia finished speaking, he heard Zhou Shuwen’s voice from behind him.

He was startled. Seeing Shi Lei’s grinning expression, he instantly knew what was going on. The boss tricked me; the boss has turned mischievous.

"Hello, Professor. This is my girlfriend, Qiaoqiao," Liu Banxia, who had stood up, hurriedly introduced.

"Hello, Professor," Qiaoqiao also greeted.

"Hello. You need to keep an eye on him more often; otherwise, he’s too impulsive," Zhou Shuwen smiled and nodded.

Liu Banxia grimaced. Qiaoqiao keeping an eye on him? The end result might not be less impulsiveness, but even more.

"Director, our special patient’s relative just helped solve a case of a psittacosis patient," Shi Lei said.

"I came down when I heard about it. We have to ensure proper isolation. Once the patient regains consciousness, we will inquire about the source of contact and then notify the local authorities," Zhou Shuwen said.

"Rest assured, we will definitely implement it," Shi Lei said seriously.

"Alright, you guys chat here. Unlike him, we can’t be so relaxed; we’re the poor souls who have to work," Zhou Shuwen joked.

Liu Banxia was startled; this was the first time he’d heard Zhou Shuwen speak like this.

"Don’t be surprised. Although the Director doesn’t joke often, he occasionally says a few words like that," Shi Lei said with a smile.

"Ah... I was feeling so good just now, I even forgot about tracing the source. Hopefully, no one else got infected; the treatment period for this disease is too long," Liu Banxia sighed.

This is where his inadequacy lies. Even with the system’s help, which allows for more detailed observations and provides flashes of insight during diagnosis, he still lacks foundational knowledge. An infectious disease like this, even if not highly contagious, is still dangerous.

At the very least, the people at that auto repair shop need to be careful. If they notice anything wrong with their health, they should get checked. Or rather, they should come straight to the hospital for the relevant examinations.

With this in mind, he quickly called Wang Chao again. This was something Wang Chao needed to handle, and when going to notify them, personal protective measures also needed to be taken.

Better safe than sorry, right? You might not have it even if you get checked, but if you neglect it, it could spread.

While he was idle here, he briefly explained the work process here to Qiaoqiao. At this time, Zhang’s wife also arrived at the hospital.

After simple inquiries, it became clear. It turns out that Zhang went to his hometown last week. Then he had dinner at his father-in-law’s house, where they raise some pigeons.

The disease is called psittacosis, true, but it’s not only spread by parrots. It’s just that in the beginning, most of the infected people were parrot owners, which is how it got its name.

Many birds carry these germs, and by a stroke of luck, Zhang got infected.

It’s just fate. According to Zhang’s wife, no one else in their family has any abnormal symptoms—no nasal congestion, fever, or sneezing at all.

The relevant explanations were handled by Xu Hui. Liu Banxia was a patient’s relative, so he had no right to say these things.

Being careful is never a mistake. He was currently suspended, and he didn’t dare cause more trouble for himself. He felt a strong sense of nostalgia; he really did love life in the hospital. Even now, just sitting here chatting with Qiaoqiao and watching the commotion, he felt incredibly relieved. This was probably what they called falling in love with one’s profession—a pure affection, uninfluenced by other factors.