Chapter 1759 - 1155: Senior Brother

Chapter 1759: Chapter 1155: Senior Brother

Second shift.

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"Let her do it." Ye Meiru seriously looked at the female soldier holding onto Chuxia’s arm, "Let her go and let her do it. Given the current situation, if the doctor doesn’t arrive in time, even if surgery is performed to remove the bullet, his life might still be in danger. It’s better to let her try; I believe she’s not the kind of person who jokes with other people’s lives."

The female soldier hesitated for a moment before releasing Chuxia’s arm, not because of Ye Meiru’s authority, but because the situation was clear: if they continued to delay, even if the doctor arrived, it might be too late. If they could stop the bleeding, there might still be a chance.

However... she looked conflicted and glanced at Qi Xiang, with a face full of hesitation, "Group Leader..."

"Let it be." Qi Xiang nodded, "At times like this, we should place our trust; I’m willing to trust her this once. But..." she looked at Chuxia, "make sure you really think it through before proceeding, or else you’ll regret this for the rest of your life."

"Thank you!" Chuxia smiled apologetically at Qi Xiang, regretting her recklessness and impulsiveness. If she had communicated with the others earlier, it might not have come to this.

She also made assumptions prematurely, thinking Qi Xiang seemed difficult to approach, fearing communication might waste time... Now was not the time to apologize; she composed herself and continued her unfinished actions...

Watching her carefully insert each needle into the injured soldier’s chest, everyone’s hearts were in their throats. Whether fellow soldiers or injured ones, it was the first time they saw this method, hoping it would work but inevitably feeling anxious...

"It’s really stopped!" Zhao Zhu exclaimed, releasing Qi Xiang’s hand and looking at Chuxia with thrilled surprise, "Sister-in-law, you’re incredible, truly incredible!"

If her initial reason for staying by Chuxia’s side to protect her was due to admiration for Zhou Mikang, now she was genuinely impressed by Chuxia and felt her job was definitely worthwhile.

Qi Xiang stepped forward, looking at the wound no longer bleeding, with a face full of astonishment. Even she, with more than ten years of nursing experience, was shaken by this!

"I’m sorry!"

Qi Xiang apologized voluntarily, making Chuxia a bit embarrassed: "Group Leader Qi, your attitude makes me even more ashamed. I was really presumptuous earlier; please don’t mind me."

"How could I mind you? You did all this for the sake of the injured..." Glancing at the name tag on Chuxia’s chest, Qi Xiang’s smile softened, "Lin Chuxia, you’re definitely a qualified healer!"

I’m not saying this because of your medical skills, but for your courage and perseverance. Although I don’t fully understand, seeing your approach earlier, I know this isn’t something you do often. As a novice, having such guts shows your future achievements will be limitless!"

First impressions can indeed be misleading; who would’ve thought the stern Qi Xiang would have such a broad-minded heart? Chuxia’s smile became even more apologetic, "Thank you for the compliment, Group Leader Qi. I will continue to work hard!"

In the past, she might have viewed such words as formalities, but now, these words were perfect to express her feelings!

Qi Xiang’s smile grew even more genuine, as she patted Chuxia’s shoulder, then turned to a female soldier standing nearby, "Li Xiao, go check on Doctor Qiao to see if he’s finished. If Li Yuan brings other doctors, make sure they hurry, Lin Chuxia, you and I will prepare the operating room."

"Yes!"

The so-called operating room was a small cubicle separated inside tent number six. All tents, numbered even 1 to 12, had such setups to facilitate emergency treatment when multiple casualties occurred simultaneously.

Zhao Zhu followed in, but Qi Xiang waved her out: "You should get busy."

"Group Leader..."

"You should get busy." Chuxia interrupted Zhao Zhu, making a face at her. Not everyone knew her identity; she didn’t want to utilize her identity to pressure others or cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

Considering only Qi Xiang and Chuxia were inside the tent, Zhao Zhu realized nothing would happen and stepped out.

"Which hospital are you from?" Noticing Chuxia’s proficient actions, Qi Xiang nodded with satisfaction and asked, "You don’t seem too old. How long have you been working?"

"Group Leader, I’m a second-year student at the Medical University and previously interned at 401."

"Ah?" Qi Xiang looked at Chuxia in some disbelief, "Are students so capable nowadays? You’ve really made me see you in a new light, very impressive; your future prospects are boundless."

Qi Xiang repeated her previous words, and Chuxia became more embarrassed, pondering for a moment before explaining, "I’m also a student of Elder Yuan and Elder Qi, privately taught, so I’m slightly more skilled in practical use."

"Right, right..." Qi Xiang slapped her forehead suddenly, "Look at my mind, I just mentioned it earlier; how could I overlook this? But being a student of Elder Yuan and Elder Qi indicates you’re definitely a genius. Finally, someone who can rival Captain Huang, hahaha..."

"Yes, I’m striving to become a versatile talent like Captain Huang. Currently..." Chuxia awkwardly scratched her head, "my practical skills aren’t good enough yet."

"Don’t be anxious, with time, you will definitely be on par with Captain Huang. I have a keen eye for people, you have no problem..."

Apparently, Qi Xiang thought she lacked confidence. Chuxia smiled helplessly, not bothering to explain further.

After finishing the disinfection, they carried the injured in. Doctor Qiao hurried over, his forehead covered in a fine layer of sweat despite the cold winter weather.

"Doctor Qiao, the injured has a bullet lodged in the left chest, and it was bleeding uncontrollably. Comrade Lin Chuxia used traditional acupuncture techniques to stop the bleeding, but the injured is still in a coma..."

Without waiting for Doctor Qiao to ask, Qi Xiang gave a detailed report on the injured’s condition.

As Qi Xiang introduced, Doctor Qiao had already changed into surgical attire, looked into the injured’s eyes, and nodded: "Alright, let’s begin the surgery!"

The white cloth was covered over the injured person, the wound area was marked, a cut was made, and blood quickly spread... Feeling dazed, Chuxia forced herself to quickly regain clarity, reaching for the hemostatic clamp to hand to Doctor Qiao.

It wasn’t her first time on the operating table, and after a brief period of discomfort, Chuxia’s subsequent actions were flawless. After the surgery was completed and the patient settled, Doctor Qiao nodded approvingly at Chuxia: "Not bad, young lady, you did very well. In the future, you can be my assistant during surgeries. Since I’ve been here, I haven’t found a suitable assistant until today. By the way, who performed the previous hemostasis on the patient?" The last sentence was directed at Qi Xiang.

Qi Xiang quickly responded: "It was Comrade Lin Chuxia here."

"You?" Doctor Qiao looked at Chuxia in astonishment, "This young lady is only eighteen or nineteen, right?"

"I’ll be twenty soon."

"Who taught you these skills?" Doctor Qiao asked.

"Hemostasis Technique was taught by Elder Qi."

"Elder Qi?" Doctor Qiao was stunned, looking at Chuxia with shock, "You’re talking about Elder Qi Yinzi?"

"Yes."

"Are you his student?"

"Yes, besides being his student, I’m also his apprentice."

Being a student and an apprentice is a big difference. Doctor Qiao’s expression visibly became excited: "I never thought Elder Qi would take such a young girl as his student. So, you could be considered my junior sister."

"You are also a student of Elder Qi?" Chuxia looked surprised, as she hadn’t heard Elder Qi mention ever taking on such a student...

"I..." Doctor Qiao smiled awkwardly, "I followed Senior Qi for a year as an assistant, not quite a student, but I always felt I should call him teacher. I asked, but he didn’t accept me, but regardless, I did learn from him, so calling you junior sister should be fine, right?"

"Of course, of course..." Chuxia quickly said, "as long as you don’t mind me being your junior sister, it’s fine."

Doctor Qiao laughed: "Those whom Elder Qi values are definitely not ordinary. He didn’t accept me because he thought I was too dumb. If you’re shameful, then I would have no face to see anyone."

As they talked, another severely injured patient was brought in, a soldier with a bullet in his leg. Despite being conscious, he gritted his teeth, and as he was laid on the bed, he looked firmly at Doctor Qiao: "I don’t want anesthesia!"

"Do you want to endure pain to death without anesthesia?" Doctor Qiao frowned, "Comrade, your strength is admirable, but if you undergo surgery without anesthesia, it might literally kill you."

"I can endure, I don’t want anesthesia," the soldier said stubbornly, "If I take anesthesia, it heals slower and can affect the nerves. I don’t want it; I want to recover early to avenge my brothers!"

"The bullet is not in the brain or central nervous system, anesthesia won’t make a significant impact..." Pausing, Doctor Qiao added, "Bravery is good, but unnecessary bravery is meaningless. Lie down and get the surgery done quickly. What if other wounded are brought in?"

"If others come in, don’t bother about me first. Anyway, my wound isn’t life-threatening, and I... won’t take anesthesia."

"You’re really stubborn." Doctor Qiao sighed, looking helplessly at Chuxia, "Junior sister, do you have any solutions?"

"Huh?" Chuxia froze, realizing that he was asking if she had a way to anesthetize without using drugs. Did he really think she was some kind of miracle doctor? She looked at Doctor Qiao with a wry smile and shook her head, "No, truly, I can’t. My teacher never taught me that."

"It’s alright, I really can endure it." The soldier repeated his demand when he saw Doctor Qiao looking his way, not waiting for the doctor to speak. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)