CHAPTER 363: 363 UNLUCKY YET FORTUNATE ZHOU YANG

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"Ah, Dr. Liu, fancy a sparring session?" Seeing Liu Banxia follow him down, Manager Qu asked with a laugh.

"I’d rather not. I have an important dinner gathering tonight. Since I’m not needed there yet, I came here to kill time," Liu Banxia replied.

"HAHA, then it’s perfect. Fellas, I won’t introduce Dr. Liu too much. It isn’t easy to see him. If anyone feels discomfort, don’t hold back," Manager Qu hollered.

Everyone laughed along. Many were well aware of Liu Banxia’s impressive medical skills. Had it not been for Liu Banxia, Han might have lost his life last time.

Although they knew Liu Banxia wouldn’t mind, nobody came to him with trivial discomforts like headaches or minor illnesses.

They sparred often, and since even skilled fighters can get hurt, injuries were nothing out of the ordinary for them.

"Dr. Liu, still busy with work?" Manager Qu inquired.

"SIGH... That’s just the nature of our job. I’ve been wishing for a day off. If no one calls me to go back, I thank the heavens," Liu Banxia said.

"Your life is truly not easy. I frequently see Qiaoqiao roaming here on her own. You two must spend a lot of time apart, right?" Manager Qu asked.

"That’s right. For now, it has to be this way. Next year, when I step down as chief resident, I should have more time," Liu Banxia nodded.

"I owe her a lot. If she causes a ruckus here, please tolerate her. She can be quite cheeky, but she’s pretty straightforward."

"HAHA, no need to tell me. Qiaoqiao fits in well here and is very generous too. If she were wronged, none of these folks would stand by idly," Manager Qu assured.

"Did you know? Qiaoqiao was here the day before yesterday, having a great time. I asked her why, and she said it’s because you’re about to take a break."

"Qiaoqiao is a good girl, Dr. Liu. I’m older, so I’ll take the liberty of calling you ’brother.’ Don’t let Qiaoqiao down. Spoil her a bit; she’s a really good girl."

Liu Banxia gave a wry smile. They were like Qiaoqiao’s family. Qiaoqiao’s frank personality surely won them over.

As for Qiaoqiao, from his perspective, she was impeccable. He knew Qiaoqiao often video called his mother, even more frequently than he did.

Watching these men box was quite amusing. He had never been interested in it before. His last fight with Zhou Yang had been won primarily through superior agility and overpowering him.

Real fights may not be as elegant and chic as those in the movies, but there was a lot to appreciate—very exciting to watch.

"OUCH..."

As he was absorbed in watching, a shout suddenly came from the other boxing ring.

Everyone quickly turned their heads, seeing Zhou Yang with a bloody nose and his left arm hanging limply. It seemed like a dislocation.

"HISS... Dr. Liu, I’ll need your help. HISS... this hurts." Zhou Yang, hastily wiping blood from his nose, walked over to Liu Banxia.

"What happened? Have you dislocated your shoulder before?" Liu Banxia asked.

"I slipped on the sweat on the platform, and my hand couldn’t support me. Will it cause any issues in the future?" Zhou Yang asked worriedly.

Manager Qu was a cautionary tale. He was worried he would end up like Manager Qu and be unable to box anymore.

"After I reset it, wear a sling for two to three months. Avoid using force, and then get an X-ray to check on your recovery," Liu Banxia said while examining his shoulder.

Hearing this, Zhou Yang quickly turned his head away. He knew resetting it would be incredibly painful, and he was apprehensive.

Liu Banxia didn’t delay. He found the right spot, gently shook Zhou Yang’s arm, then with a push, the shoulder was reset.

DING! Consultation successful.

Gained 100 experience points, 200 Bone-Setting Skill proficiency, 50 Diagnostic Skill proficiency.

Liu Banxia was not picky about this kind of reward, even if the amount was small. Now he had to accumulate slowly to level up. The opportunities to level up lavishly like before were no more.

Zhou Yang gently moved his arm. Besides the initial pain, there was no discomfort now.

Liu Banxia felt his shoulder joint again. "Okay, get a CT scan somewhere to see how it is. Also, get a sling, and try not to use this arm for at least a week if you can help it."

"Alright, I’ll get a scan later. You’re so impressive, managed to fix it in an instant," Zhou Yang said with admiration.

"Does your left chest area also hurt?" Seeing him continually massaging his chest, Liu Banxia asked curiously.

"Maybe I strained it just now? Probably a muscle pull," Zhou Yang said nonchalantly.

"Let me take a look. For people like you, this degree of strain typically isn’t a big deal," Liu Banxia said.

But after briefly examining him, Liu Banxia frowned. His method also changed, and he began gently palpating the area with his fingers.

The bystanders felt a little uncomfortable watching, knowing the history between Liu Banxia and Zhou Yang. But based on what they knew about Liu Banxia, he shouldn’t be taking advantage of Zhou Yang in this situation.

"Come here, I need to tell you something," Liu Banxia said, pulling his hand back.

"Dr. Liu, please don’t scare me. Did you find something wrong?" Zhou Yang asked anxiously.

"Just come with me. Even if we’ve put our past behind us, I wouldn’t take this opportunity to get revenge," Liu Banxia said.

Manager Qu and the others watched Liu Banxia and Zhou Yang go around the corner, their curiosity piqued. They didn’t know what Liu Banxia had said, but Zhou Yang’s expression first turned angry, then strange, making them sense something was definitely off.

They didn’t understand the situation, but it seemed that Zhou Yang might have some problem.

Then they saw Zhou Yang return looking rather troubled. He didn’t greet anyone and left straight away.

"Dr. Liu, is there a problem with Zhou Yang’s health?" Manager Qu asked curiously.

"There might be some issues. Anyway, he needs to have his shoulder joint examined. I told him to get a thorough check-up," Liu Banxia said with a smile.

Of course, I couldn’t reveal the true situation; it might cause problems. When I examined Zhou Yang just now, I found a lump. Although not very large, its edges were somewhat irregular.

In my judgment, it could very well be breast cancer. Could I announce such a diagnosis in public? How would Zhou Yang face anyone after that?

Moreover, I’ve never personally diagnosed such a case. I only suspected it based on the lump I felt. It was only because my sense of touch is so sensitive that I even found it; otherwise, it might have gone undetected.

Even if I hadn’t reconciled with Zhou Yang, I would have warned him if I found something. It’s a doctor’s duty; my conscience wouldn’t let me ignore it.

Although this disease is more common in women, it doesn’t mean men are immune. The incidence is lower in men, but when it is discovered, it’s usually already in a late stage.

Firstly, it’s not easy to confirm during a manual examination and is easily overlooked. If it’s not detected, symptomatic check-ups won’t happen. By the time the body feels it, and one thinks of getting it checked, it’s often too late.

Like many other cancers, it often starts with ordinary symptoms and only becomes malignant after worsening. Zhou Yang was unlucky, yet also lucky in a way, I suppose.

I really hoped I was wrong, but I also knew my hands were quite accurate these days. The lump felt very distinct; the chance of a misdiagnosis was extremely low.

Of course, he couldn’t say much more. Although Manager Qu and the others were curious, they didn’t ask further. The truth would unravel soon enough anyway.

After hanging around for a bit longer, seeing it was almost time, he said goodbye to Manager Qu and the others and ran upstairs to find Qiaoqiao. They planned to have dinner at Zhou Shuwen’s home and needed to arrive early.

"What happened to Zhou Yang?" Qiaoqiao asked curiously.

"How did you know?" Liu Banxia asked with curiosity.

"I saw his face; he looked upset. He said he had to go on urgent business. You didn’t bully him again to take revenge for me, did you?" Qiaoqiao asked.

Liu Banxia shook his head, laughing. "Of course not. I’m very magnanimous. But you need to promise me not to spread this around. It’s not yet confirmed, but he may have mastitis."

"PFFT..."

Qiaoqiao, who was drinking water, couldn’t hold back and spat it all out.

"Come on, you’re not a child. No need to rush like that," Liu Banxia picked up a napkin from the side and carefully wiped Qiaoqiao’s mouth.

"My god, really? You’re not just trying to cheer me up, right?" Qiaoqiao asked in a lowered voice.

"I’m a doctor; I can’t joke about a patient’s condition. It’s only because I knew I couldn’t resist your interrogation; otherwise, I wouldn’t have said anything," replied Liu Banxia.

"So, keep this to yourself for now. Now, thinking about it, it’s lucky that Jiaojiao broke up with him. If they’d married, life would have been so tough for them."

Liu Banxia continued, "So, we should be more accepting in the future. Some things are best left as they are. I used to be too impulsive, which isn’t good."

Qiaoqiao nodded seriously. He’s right, that’s indeed the case.

Jiaojiao had early-stage melanoma, but it seems like it’s not a major issue now with regular check-ups. Now Zhou Yang has this suspected breast cancer... If those two had actually married, who knows who would have outlived whom.

Actually, she was dying to share this ’good news’ with Wang Xiaoyan and Jiaojiao. But since she had promised Liu Banxia, she had to keep it to herself for now.

’Temporarily’ meant until Zhou Yang’s examination results were out. She wouldn’t carelessly spread rumors about such things; it would lower her own standing.

But for the straightforward Qiaoqiao, such patience was very taxing, somewhat agitating even.