CHAPTER 483: 483 SU WENHAO’S DECISION

DING! Emergency task completed.

Experience Points: 400; Diagnosis Skill Proficiency: 100; Suturing Skill Proficiency: 400; Dressing Change Skill Proficiency: 200.

Spleen Surgery Skill Proficiency: 400; Kidney Surgery Skill Proficiency: 400; Intestinal Surgery Skill Proficiency: 300; Glory Points: 3.

Mission Rating: Perfect.

Bonus Experience Points: 1,000; Diagnosis Skill Proficiency: 200; Suturing Skill Proficiency: 600; Dressing Change Skill Proficiency: 400.

Spleen Surgery Skill Proficiency: 600; Kidney Surgery Skill Proficiency: 600; Intestinal Surgery Skill Proficiency: 400; Glory Points: 10.

"Very good, this operation was very successful. Send the patient to the ICU first. It’s past dinnertime again; I wonder if there are any chicken legs left for us," Liu Banxia remarked wistfully.

Miao Rui, who had been quite happy moments before, suddenly looked crestfallen. Setting aside the money, which wasn’t much anyway, the main issue was that he’d been tricked by Demon King Liu, and this incident would become a black mark on his record.

Returning to the first-floor lobby, Liu Banxia made some inquiries and learned that the girl’s condition wasn’t particularly good. Although her life wasn’t in danger, she would have to endure significant suffering and would require plastic surgery.

"What exactly happened?" Liu Banxia asked as they walked towards the canteen.

"You might not believe it if I tell you. I thought that in this day and age, there wouldn’t be such foolish parents anymore," Wang Chao said.

"What was it? Did they fall in love too young? And both sets of parents disapproved? So they attempted suicide?" Liu Banxia asked.

"Puppy love was a secondary issue. Have you heard of those internet addiction treatment schools? They were banned by the government, but some are still operating secretly," Wang Chao explained. "The two of them met in one of those places. Since they were both from Binhai City, they gradually got to know each other. They were punished at school for their relationship, and both sets of parents were notified."

"Then today, they seized an opportunity to escape and meet. Driven by impulse and unable to think clearly, they acted rashly. Now, both sets of parents regret it and understand, but it’s too late."

Liu Banxia also shook his head. "Internet Addiction Schools" had a notorious reputation. Some were well-known, while others operated secretly, but they were all known for using extreme methods to treat internet addiction.

"Ah, internet addiction. There are so many kinds of addictions nowadays. When will phone addiction be treated? There have been quite a few accidents caused by people playing with their phones," Liu Banxia said.

"It’s not easy to treat. Never mind managing kids; it’s impressive enough if adults can control themselves," Chen Xuehai chimed in.

"Orthopedics has seen a significant increase in patients with cervical spine-related diseases over the past two years. Ophthalmology was already seeing a trend of myopia in younger children, and now it’s even more prevalent," Wu Mingyu added.

"Heh heh, you forgot to mention one department: proctology is also very popular now," Liu Banxia said with a smirk.

"Teacher Liu, I can understand how using phones can lead to accidents. Many people use their phones while walking. The cervical spine is affected from constantly looking down, and eyes suffer from the phone screens. But what does proctology have to do with phones?" Miao Rui asked curiously.

"Seeing as you treated everyone to chicken legs, I’ll enlighten you," Liu Banxia said with a smirk. "You’ve only noticed people playing with their phones everywhere, even some who bravely walk down stairs while using them. Actually, even more people use their phones on the toilet. A task that should take five or six minutes often gets dragged out to at least half an hour."

Hearing his words, no one spoke; this was indeed the current reality. Even they would take out their phones to fiddle with when they went to the bathroom, naturally extending their time there.

"So, you see, everything needs to be done in moderation. If this moderation isn’t controlled well, it will bring trouble to our lives," Liu Banxia said. "These things were originally meant to make our lives more convenient, but now, many illnesses are linked to these modern conveniences. I don’t know if technological progress is driving human development or just bringing more problems into people’s lives."

"Many of the patients we’ve received recently have problems caused by the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, right? So, should we continue to research even more advanced antibiotics?" he continued. "If you don’t research them, the bacteria get stronger day by day. If you do research them, the bacteria get stronger even faster. Without a good system of control, the rampant use of various antibiotics will result in the emergence of more superbugs and drug-resistant bacteria in the future."

"Of course," Liu Banxia’s tone shifted, "our little tradition of adding chicken legs and pig trotters is always welcome. It enriches our taste buds and also brings the joy of giving to the person treating."

Miao Rui rolled his eyes. Since it wasn’t teaching time, he didn’t need to pay too much attention to the Demon King.

"Ah, Director Jiang, why are you eating so late today?" Just as Liu Banxia arrived at the canteen, he saw Jiang Tao, the director of Proctology.

"I just finished a complex anal fistula operation with seven tracts. Did you all just finish a surgery too?" Jiang Tao replied.

"An emergency case, a car accident patient. We finally managed to save their life, but they’ll have to stay in bed for a long time. It was a suicide attempt, so the medical expenses are a huge burden," Liu Banxia explained.

"You guys are doing really well now. That temporary heterotopic replantation of the amputated limb yesterday was beautifully done. Even patients from our department have been asking about it," Jiang Tao commented.

"Word spread that quickly?" Liu Banxia was somewhat curious.

"It just shows how powerful the internet is nowadays; you guys might even end up in the news. When will you have some free time? You still need to visit our department," Jiang Tao said.

Everyone chuckled, knowing what Jiang Tao’s invitation was for.

Technically, Liu Banxia could be considered to have come from the Anorectal Surgery department. After all, his first operation as chief surgeon was performed there, and that’s where he initially built his reputation.

"Director Jiang, let me offer you this chicken leg first, a small token. I really can’t get away recently," Liu Banxia said. "Let’s wait until after the New Year. All our departments will be expanding then, and I should have some free time. Currently, I’m like a firefighter, rushing wherever a fire breaks out."

Jiang Tao nodded. "I know you’re busy now, but you might get even busier. Director Zhou is coming back tomorrow, so you all can relax a bit."

"Oh? Why didn’t I know that?" Liu Banxia asked, surprised.

"He was originally scheduled to return the day after tomorrow, but he’ll land tomorrow night. He knows you’re all busy, so he’s coming back to help share the load," Jiang Tao said with a smile.

Everyone was quite moved. This showed how much Zhou Shuwen cared for them.

"How do you still have such a good appetite?" Jiang Tao asked curiously, noticing how quickly the food on Liu Banxia’s plate was disappearing.

"I have to eat; I’m completely reliant on these meals to keep going right now. It’s the same for the others; dieting isn’t even a consideration," Liu Banxia said. "Luckily, I only have to endure this for a few more months before I can happily change positions. I’ll need a good rest then. Later, Wang Chao and Qi Wentai will split this workload; one will be in the emergency department, and the other in the upstairs wards."

"The goal is for them to become attending physicians next year. By the year after, these ’kids’ will have matured. We’ll help them gain more experience, have them intern in Pediatrics and the ICU, and then they too can gradually become attendings," Liu Banxia continued. "They’re all good kids with decent skills. I’ve poured my heart and soul into trying to keep them here, yet these little rascals are still hesitating."

Chen Xuehai glanced at him, amused. Liu Banxia had indeed put in a lot of effort to retain these interns.

"But don’t decide to stay just because I said so; this concerns your future lives," Liu Banxia added. "If you feel like it, occasionally treat me to a chicken leg or a pig trotter, and come back to visit me when you have time. That would make me perfectly content."

The heartfelt atmosphere was instantly shattered by that remark.

Miao Rui and the others didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. They really didn’t know what to say about Demon King Liu.

The meal was quite lively, mainly because the number of patients had decreased, allowing everyone to eat in peace. If it had been as busy as the first half of the month, could they have chatted so leisurely?

"Teacher Liu, do you have a moment?" Su Wenhao asked after they returned to the Emergency Center.

"Yes, let’s go to my office. It seems you’ve made a decision. I hope it wasn’t influenced by me," Liu Banxia said.

"Teacher Liu, actually, it was influenced by you," Su Wenhao said. "If it weren’t for you, this decision would have been truly difficult. I’ve decided to stay at our Emergency Center. This opportunity is very precious, and I don’t want to give it up."

"Attracted by the attending physician position I dangled out there?" Liu Banxia asked with a smile.

Su Wenhao shook his head. "That’s only one aspect. I’m confident that as long as I study diligently, I can secure an attending physician contract at the Second Hospital within three years. You once said that even if we want to return to our original hospitals in the future, we should acquire sufficient medical skills before doing so. I’ve only scratched the surface of many of your skills, and studying under you will allow me to grow faster."

"To get such praise from an honest person like you, it seems I’m doing quite well," Liu Banxia chuckled.

Su Wenhao looked slightly embarrassed; this was the first time in his life he had praised someone so directly.

"However, you still need to get your family on board with this. If necessary, I can give you a three-day leave," Liu Banxia said seriously. "To put it plainly, we live for ourselves, but also for our entire families. Getting their understanding and support is fundamental."

Su Wenhao scratched his head. "Teacher Liu, could you possibly arrange a dormitory for me in the future? If I send my salary home to my family, that would also be a way of helping them out."

"A dormitory is no problem; I still have enough pull in our hospital for that. But you still need to talk to your family and get their approval. That way, you’ll be able to happily endure the ’torture’ here at the Emergency Center in the future," Liu Banxia nodded.

This wasn’t an issue. He wouldn’t even need to request it from his superiors. If his standing in the Second Hospital couldn’t even manage something this small, then all his time here would have been for nothing.

He was in a good mood; at least one more person was confirmed to be staying. Even though he had told Su Wenhao to choose for himself, deep down, he had been hoping Su Wenhao would stay.