Chapter 48: Surgery to Save a Life

After the New Year, Lu Cheng’s body gradually recovered, but his legs still couldn’t walk. He relied on Lin Yuexi for care most of the time. Lu Cheng, initially uncomfortable, gradually accepted Lin Yuexi’s care. As for Lin Yuexi, she treated Lu Cheng as a patient and didn’t have any other thoughts. Besides, her acupuncture skills had indeed alleviated Lu Cheng’s pain, earning praise from Doctor Wang, President Xiao, and others.

One day, after Lin Yuexi finished giving Lu Cheng acupuncture and tidied everything up, she was about to rest when she heard a loud cry from the next ward. Lu Cheng, who had just rested, was also awakened by the crying. Fortunately, Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun had been taken back to the Xiao family by Xiao Yichen, otherwise, they would have been scared.

“Lu Cheng, you rest for a while, I’ll go take a look…” Lin Yuexi said.

Lu Cheng wanted to stop her, but in the end, he just said, “It’s good that you go and check…”

Lin Yuexi hurried to the next ward and saw a middle-aged man lying on the bed, his face pale. His wife and children were weeping beside him, surrounded by a few medical staff with troubled expressions. Lin Yuexi gently inquired about the situation. From the doctors, she learned that the man’s deep-seated brain tumor had severely compressed the surrounding nerves and tissues. The surgery was extremely difficult and risky. The slightest mistake could lead to the patient’s death or becoming a vegetable, so no one in the hospital dared to take on this surgery.

Lin Yuexi knew that this surgery would be a hundred percent guaranteed with future medical technology. But this was the 1970s, surgical instruments and techniques weren’t as advanced as in the future, making the surgery very risky. Lin Yuexi had advanced equipment and technology in her space, and she was confident in performing this surgery, but her current identity was just a village woman. How could the hospital possibly let her operate on him? How could she perform the surgery without attracting attention?

Lin Yuexi thought of Doctor Wang. That’s right, I can have Doctor Wang take on this surgery, then I can take the patient into the space to perform the surgery, and then bring him back out! How can I convince Doctor Wang to take on this surgery?

Lin Yuexi returned to Lu Cheng’s ward and began to ponder. To save or not to save? Saving him would inevitably expose the fact that she had a space. Not saving him, as a doctor, she couldn’t just stand by and watch him die.

Lu Cheng saw her troubled look and said with a touch of heartache, “Yuexi, I know you’re kind. But some things are beyond human power to change. Don’t think about it anymore…”

Lin Yuexi didn’t expect Lu Cheng to comfort her. A warmth spread through her heart. She thought, this Lu Cheng isn’t actually that annoying!

Lu Cheng had no idea that Lin Yuexi was thinking this way about him. He was still thinking about how to make up for his neglect of her and the children over the past five years once his legs were healed.

Lin Yuexi was about to respond when Doctor Wang came in to check Lu Cheng’s body. Seeing Doctor Wang, her eyes brightened, and an idea gradually formed in her mind.

After Doctor Wang finished checking Lu Cheng’s body, Lin Yuexi said, “Doctor Wang, you have excellent medical skills. You’re a well-respected doctor in this hospital. You also know the situation of the patient in the next ward. I just can’t bear to see him like this.”

Doctor Wang sighed helplessly, “How could I not want to save him? But this surgery is too difficult. With our current conditions, we can’t guarantee the success of the surgery. If it fails, the consequences will be unimaginable.”

Lin Yuexi looked at Doctor Wang and said sincerely, “Doctor Wang, I know there might be a way to try. I’ve seen some special treatment methods and theories in ancient books. Although I’ve never practiced them, I think they can be used in this surgery. If you’re willing to trust me, we can try together. You can do the regular surgical preparations and procedures outside, and I’ll assist you with the crucial part. Of course, we’ll say that you’re the main surgeon.”

Doctor Wang looked at Lin Yuexi in surprise, hesitant. “That’s too risky. If something goes wrong, we can’t bear the responsibility. And you’re just a family member, how can you participate in the surgery?”

Lin Yuexi quickly explained, “Doctor Wang, I know this is very abrupt, but this is the only way to save him now. Although I don’t have a medical license, I’m very confident in these theories, and I’m willing to bear all the consequences. Just give me a chance, and give the patient a chance to live.”

Doctor Wang pondered for a long time, finally moved by Lin Yuexi’s sincerity and determination. “Alright, since you’re so insistent, I’ll take a chance with you. But we have to consider every detail carefully and minimize the risk.”

But Lu Cheng was very surprised to hear their conversation. He exclaimed, “Yuexi, you… you…”

Lin Yuexi knew what he was thinking. She rolled her eyes at him and said, “Lu Cheng, don’t worry! I never fight a battle I’m not sure I can win…”

“Yuexi, that’s not what I meant. I just think this is too risky. You should talk to the president about it.” Lu Cheng said, feeling uneasy.

“Lu Cheng, no need. There’s no time. His tumor, if it’s not removed, will be life-threatening…” Lin Yuexi said.

Lu Cheng was helpless. He could only say to Doctor Wang, “Doctor Wang, since Yuexi insists on taking this risk, then you must first talk to the patient’s family and get their consent…”

Doctor Wang said, “Of course…”

Next, Lin Yuexi and Doctor Wang discussed the surgical plan. They carefully studied the patient’s condition and the available surgical conditions. Lin Yuexi incorporated the advanced technology and concepts she had learned from the future into the surgical plan. She also considered how to operate without arousing suspicion.

Doctor Wang then submitted a report to the hospital that he could perform surgery on the middle-aged man, but he needed Lin Yuexi as his assistant. President Xiao was hesitant at first, but seeing how Lu Cheng’s dangerous case had miraculously recovered under Lin Yuexi and Doctor Wang, he felt they should give it a try. If it was successful, it would not only raise the reputation of the hospital but also save a life. If it failed, well, it was a desperate attempt for the patient anyway! So, after the patient’s family signed the risk agreement, Doctor Wang and Lin Yuexi began preparing for the surgery.

On the day of the surgery, Lin Yuexi was a little excited. She could practice medicine and save people again. Following the plan, after Doctor Wang began the regular steps of the surgery, she found an excuse to take the patient to a pre-prepared, relatively secluded small room next to the operating room. This would allow her to quickly take the patient into the space to perform the crucial part of the surgery.

In the space, Lin Yuexi carefully removed the tumor using advanced equipment and technology. Every movement was precise and accurate. After the surgery, she quickly brought the patient back to the operating room and let Doctor Wang finish the final work.