White armor

Chapter 739 Endless Practice
"what?"

"So let's just remove him. The director is just kind-hearted, but sometimes kindness can lead to mistakes. I think it's better to have less trouble." Luo Hao said helplessly.

Although he didn't know if something had gone wrong, Luo Hao knew something was bound to happen the moment Shen Zizai bought the microwave oven on the first day.

"Why charge? Can't it be used for free?" Old Cui scoffed.

"Anything that's free will inevitably get messed with," Luo Hao rarely cursed.

"Actually, heating rice in a microwave only requires one minute, or at most two minutes, but many people microwave it for five or six minutes, heating the rice until it emits black smoke."

Some people even stuffed metal lunchboxes into the container, while others shoved unopened cans of food inside. Luckily, the nurse on duty saw what was happening and removed them; otherwise, it could have easily turned into an explosion.

"These are all risks and hidden dangers!"

"Uh……"

“That’s nothing. Can you guess that some patients use microwave ovens to dry their shoe insoles and underwear? These kinds of things are not uncommon. Clinical work is really tough.” Luo Hao said, then sighed. “Especially in the inpatient ward, you see all sorts of people there. It’s difficult.”

"..."

“Free options won’t work, so we charge for them. But charging for them won’t work either. It’s best not to do this kind of thing.” Luo Hao said, sighing deeply, and left with Old Cui after changing his clothes.

As I was leaving, I saw Meng Liangren, with a square face, communicating with the patient's family.

Old Meng is indeed useful; he can probably suppress this matter, Luo Hao thought to himself.

Luo Hao didn't pay attention to this, which was a good thing in itself. Although Luo Hao thought Shen Zizai was being nosy, he couldn't deny Shen Zizai's good intentions.

Forget it.

After getting in the car, Old Cui asked, "Little Luo, where are you taking me?"

“The unmanned hospital in the provincial capital,” Luo Hao said. “There’s also one in the capital, managed by Boss Zhou, which mainly focuses on medical care. My unmanned hospital mainly focuses on AI monitoring of clinical medical records and creating cadavers.”

Silent teachers, created!
In Cui Lao's mind, Luo Hao's words had already sealed his fate.

Is this something a human being should say?! It's absolutely outrageous.

"Xiao Luo, I was just spacing out. Say it again." Old Cui finally realized he had misheard.

"Professor Cui, it's like this: in the field of AI robotics, I collaborated with Harbin Institute of Technology to create a humanoid robot. Its muscles, nerves, and skeleton are just like a human's," Luo Hao explained.

"!!!" Old Cui was speechless.

"Actually, I don't like anthropomorphism; it's too restrictive. But there are advantages too. At least the students have a place to find cadavers. Otherwise, there will be fewer and fewer cadavers, and eventually, they will all be used up."

"Like the human body?"

"Pretty much the same, but to make an exact replica, you need a CT scan and then 3D printing it. CT scans include enhanced CT scans, etc., which I won't go into detail about."

“Without 3D-printed cadavers, I worry that in a decade or so we’ll have to buy them from abroad. As for where those cadavers come from… India, you know, 90% of the new bone specimens in medical schools are now imported from India.”

“Uh…” Old Cui wasn’t stupid; he immediately understood why Luo Hao had taken him to that hospital.

As for India, Cui Lao didn't pay much attention to it and simply skipped over it.

There must be a similar AI robot over there, Luo Hao showed it to himself, and he could try it out as many times as he wanted!

Unlimited trials!!
The significance of these four words is something that Mr. Cui understands all too well.

The acupuncture technique for treating rhinitis that he demonstrated to Director Qin and Luo Hao today looked effortless, but only he knows what he went through to hone that technique.

This process involves not only hardship, but also various negative reactions to patients from genuine failures.

It really takes a strong mental fortitude to do this.

Dr. Luo Haoluo has an AI robot with unlimited trial capabilities!
"You'll see once you take a look. The unmanned hospital in Panggezhuang has a security level, but the one here is fine. Feel free to look around, just don't take anything with you."

"Oh, oh, oh." Old Cui had nothing more to say and could only keep responding.

Luo Hao didn't explain; he figured he'd just have to take Old Cui to see it for himself.

The community hospital wasn't far, infinitely closer than Panggezhuang. Upon arriving at the community hospital, the outer doors slowly opened, precisely on time.

Wang Xiaoshuai stood at the door and saluted.

"This AI robot looks so ugly. Couldn't it have been made to look better? And what's that on its ears?" Old Cui frowned.

“Uh, Mr. Cui, this is a security guard, not an AI robot,” Luo Hao explained.

"!!!" Old Cui was a little embarrassed, but in the end he didn't say anything, only nodded slightly to Wang Xiaoshuai as an apology.

"Professor Luo," Wang Xiaoshuai greeted respectfully as he opened the car door.

"Okay, I'll bring Mr. Cui to see the AI ​​robot for cataracts. You can contact them and have another batch sent over."

"it is good."

Old Cui could understand each word individually, but he didn't understand the meaning when they were put together.

"Hello, Mr. Cui," Xiao Meng greeted him, bowing slightly.

Old Cui was taken aback. Why did this person look so familiar?

"Xiao Luo, I think I've seen this person at the hospital before, but I don't remember him. What's going on?" Old Cui asked in confusion.

This was beyond Elder Cui's imagination. Instead of guessing for himself, he asked Luo Hao directly.

"Old Cui, its name is Xiao Meng, and it's an AI robot."

"!!!"

"Regarding the appearance of the AI ​​robot, I tried many different designs, but I was not satisfied with any of them. In the end, I adopted the appearance of a doctor in our medical team named Meng Liangren, but it was his appearance when he was young."

Later I figured it out, and I decided to make an older AI robot, but I haven't been able to find the time to do it, so I'm putting it on hold for now.

"So that's how it is. No wonder it looked familiar."

"Mr. Cui, you can just call me Xiao Meng. Please come in." Xiao Meng said politely.

Old Cui looked at "Xiao Meng" with curiosity. Its every move was different from the robots sold on the market. It looked more like a real person.

Whether it's walking or speaking, he's no different from a normal human being. If Luo Hao hadn't told him this early on, he probably would have mistaken him for someone else.

Compared to Wang Xiaoshuai, the "Xiao Meng" in front of us seems more like a real person.

"Dr. Luo, why do the security personnel outside seem to be walking strangely?"

"He used to be a mercenary, and he was seriously injured. He also has a pulmonary hernia, so he looks a bit strange. But you get used to it. Wang Xiaoshuai is actually a good person."

mercenary?
Old Cui remained silent. Dr. Luo Hao's side was truly a diverse mix of people. There were mercenaries, former attending physicians from different departments, and even a Taoist priest. The other experts' subordinates were all PhDs he had personally trained.

As for the pulmonary hernia, Old Cui didn't pay any attention to it.

Although pulmonary hernia is relatively rare for others, Dr. Cui has seen no fewer than ten cases in his lifetime of medical practice.

However, traditional Chinese medicine has no good treatment for this disease.

Upon entering the community hospital, Mr. Cui was surprised to see other AI robots sitting in the computer room monitoring the situation.

The computer screen displayed a sequence of 0s and 1s, which Mr. Cui couldn't understand at all. Green shadows flickered on the walls of the room, looking like scenes from The Matrix.

"Can't we just use AI without AI robots?" Old Cui asked.

"Isn't this exactly the kind of training we need to develop AI robots to adapt to various environments? Normally, AI is sufficient."

"Oh."

"Xiao Meng" led Old Cui to the next room, where a person was sitting, who should be the "silent caregiver" that Luo Hao mentioned.

Mr. Cui was quite interested in this. "Does it have cataracts?"

"Yes, it's one of Director Qin's patients. He underwent the relevant examinations, and it was 3D printed. But..."

"But what?" Old Cui, already itching to get his hands on the item, pressed for an answer.

"The patient is a bit hesitant and insists that the product be completely destroyed after each use. Of course, he won't supervise it. But since I promised the patient, I have to keep my word."

Old Cui nodded intently. He didn't care about the rules; he just wanted to see the AI ​​robot cadaver.

"Old He, this is Cui, the vice president of Guang'anmen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and a top expert in traditional Chinese medicine in China."

"Hello, Elder Cui. My eyes are all in your hands. You've gone to so much trouble." The AI ​​robot turned around, its white eyes staring at Elder Cui.

Old Cui felt uneasy looking at the AI ​​robot; it was just too lifelike.

Just by looking at the AI ​​robot's appearance, you can't see anything unusual about it. Perhaps the only unusual thing is that it is a "patient".

Not only that, he would also say polite things like "You've worked so hard, sir."

"Mr. Cui, let me go first and explain the key technical points to you." Luo Hao smiled and reached out his hand. "Xiao Meng" took a wooden box made of lightning-struck wood.

Old Cui stared intently at the wooden box with his eyes not covered. Only then did he believe what Luo Hao had said—that there were as many of these things as he wanted.

“There’s a lot of lightning-struck wood. I’ll deliver it to your home later.” Luo Hao opened the wooden box containing the lightning-struck wood and took out specially made acupuncture needles.

While explaining the key technical points, he began to perform acupuncture on the AI ​​robot.

In less than two minutes, the cataract in the AI ​​robot's eye was cleverly extracted.

This time, Old Cui saw things clearly. Although he only had one eye, he was able to roughly understand all the details.

He was no novice; when Luo Hao performed acupuncture, Elder Cui clearly saw all thirteen key points.

Especially the moment it was pushed in, which made Old Cui involuntarily tense up.

That strike was too strong, and too weak, but Luo Hao's strength was just right.

This is indeed a difficult and important point, and we need to pay special attention to it.

"Elder Cui, the Golden Needle Removal Technique isn't actually that difficult," Luo Hao said.

After the surgery, "Xiao Meng" followed the normal procedure to put an eye mask on Lao He and helped him walk out.

what's next?

Old Cui was taken aback.

"Here are a few key points, the most important being the location of the cataract. Knowing the location means knowing where to insert the needle, so you don't have to rely on a delicate touch like Old Tang to pull out the cataract."

Old Cui frowned deeply and slowly closed his eyes.

What Luo Hao said is indeed the key point. In the past, the old Mr. Tang Youzhi relied on his rich clinical experience and specially made acupuncture needles to be able to sense the location, thickness and where to hook the cataract in order to remove it successfully.

However, with the equipment, a general assessment can be made before the operation.

Old Cui had never touched ophthalmic instruments before, but he had seen them. He hesitated for a moment, and before he could ask, Luo Hao began to explain the key points of using an ophthalmoscope to examine cataracts.

Luo Hao only talked about dehydration. He didn't treat Cui Lao as a student without a foundation, and he didn't even think that Cui Lao was a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who didn't know much about fundus endoscopy.

The speaker went on and on about the integration of traditional Chinese and Western medicine. Old Cui listened intently, and a few minutes later, someone walked past him.

Bai Mengmeng stared at him, and Old Cui was stunned.

"Old Cui, you are an expert at Guang'anmen Hospital and a top-tier TCM doctor in China. You must remove my cataracts. Please, please go through all this trouble," Old He pleaded.

Familiar face, familiar expression, everything is familiar, but the stranger is Old Cui.

Didn't they just remove the cataract?
Why is it back again?

"Mr. Cui, the AI ​​robot's eyes are 3D printed and replaceable. We just replaced them with the original eyes and refreshed the program. You can try it now."

Luo Hao explained.

"!!!" Old Cui had imagined this would happen, but the AI ​​robot had its cataracts removed right in front of him, was sent away wearing an eye patch, and then came back. All of this happening right under his nose left Old Cui feeling bewildered.

Even if you know what's going on, you still feel a little scared.

But isn't this exactly what doctors need?
Practice!

With an almost unlimited number of "patients" and a mentor to guide them, they really were fortunate to have caught such a good time.

"Xiao Meng, come and assist Old Cui," Luo Hao said.

"Xiao Meng"?
Even the teachers are AI robots? Old Cui was completely stunned this time.

As for Luo Hao's words about being an assistant, Old Cui knew very well that he was just being polite. Most likely, this AI robot named "Xiao Meng" would act as his teacher.

"Teacher Meng, please give me your guidance," said Old Cui politely.

Although "Xiao Meng" is just an AI robot, he still maintains a respectful attitude towards teachers.

"Mr. Cui, you're too kind." "Xiao Meng" smiled and took out an antique-looking box made of lightning-struck wood.

Hey!
Just like the cadavers, this thing went from being in short supply to being available in unlimited quantities! Old Cui stared blankly at this scene with one eye.

The patient sat down in front of the ophthalmoscope, almost exactly the same as before.

“Old Cui, would you like to take a look?” Xiao Meng suggested.

"Okay." Although Old Cui only had one eye that worked, he was already very eager to try it.

He saw the location of the cataract on the fundus mirror, and "Xiao Meng" began to explain the key technical points, just like Luo Hao.

How to determine the density of cataracts, and where is the most convenient place to outline them?

It's packed with useful information.

Old Cui understood immediately. He had spent his whole life working with acupuncture needles and had long heard of Mr. Tang Youzhi's golden needle ailment removal technique, and had even studied it privately.

Without expert guidance, you can't just use patients as guinea pigs; if you did that, what would become of your reputation?

The situation is completely different now. Not only do we have modern instruments to help with positioning, so we don't need to rely on experience, talent, and feel like Mr. Tang Youzhi did, but we also have an unlimited number of cadavers and renowned teachers to guide us.

The environment that Old Cui was in was something he had always dreamed of; he could never have imagined such a bizarre thing before.

On his first attempt, Mr. Cui discovered that the dozen or so details he had noticed before were not enough, and there were several points that he had not paid attention to.

If they were to actually use their hands on a patient, that would be a disaster; something bad would definitely happen.

But the person in front of us is a cadaver, and it doesn't matter if there are a few minor mistakes in the practice of being a cadaver for a cataract patient.

After barely finishing the task, Old Cui was not happy at all; on the contrary, he became even more itchy to try it himself.

Years of speculation combined with "Xiao Meng's" explanation, coupled with the availability of a cadaver for hands-on practice, led Old Cui to disregard his need for rest after just undergoing surgery.

The only eye stared unblinkingly into the "patient's" eyes as a new wooden box was brought in.

"Can't that one be used?" Old Cui was taken aback.

He was already shocked by Luo Hao's "wealth and power".

The boxes made of lightning-struck wood and the specially made needles for removing obstacles are, surprisingly, also supplied in unlimited quantities, just like the AI ​​cadavers!

"Sigh, don't even mention Old Cui," Luo Hao complained. "These special acupuncture needles were handcrafted by Old Tang, and I didn't have the time, so I had to find a contract manufacturer. They quoted a minimum order of a thousand sets, so I could only order the minimum. I don't need that many, but they also charge for making a mold."

Luo Hao complained.

"A thousand sets? How much?" Old Cui was deeply shocked by Luo Hao's extravagance.

"It seems to be 3600."

"3600 per set, a thousand sets wouldn't be enough..."

"No, 3600 for 1000 sets."

"!!!"

Old Cui was speechless for a moment, but then he laughed. Indeed, many small factories are idle now, and if there's work to be done, they can drive prices down to below the horizon.

Here's a living example.

Several tons of lightning-struck wood are harvested each month, and a thousand sets of specially made acupuncture needles are ordered at a time.

The factory won't make more if there aren't enough, since it only costs 3.6 yuan per set, and it's suitable even if you just throw it away after use, treating it as a disposable item.

Old Cui stopped worrying and began practicing the Golden Needle Removal Technique.

Time flies, and a few hours pass in the blink of an eye.

"Dr. Luo, look..." Old Cui greeted Luo Hao proudly after performing a perfect cataract extraction, but Luo Hao was not there.

“Professor Cui, Professor Luo didn’t sleep all night and is catching up on sleep next door. I’ll go wake him up,” said Xiao Meng.

"Uh." Old Cui waved his hand, "Don't call him anymore, let him sleep for a while."

"Old Cui, are you familiar with it?" Luo Hao's voice came immediately.

Old Cui was taken aback.

So fast?
"The AI ​​robot woke me up," Luo Hao laughed. "It has to be an old expert; their level is really high. When Director Qin was learning, it took him a week."

"Hehe." Old Cui smiled calmly. How could that be compared?

A Chinese medicine student with no particular lineage or school of thought...

Thinking of this, he suddenly paused in surprise. Dr. Luo Haoluo didn't even seem to be a college student majoring in traditional Chinese medicine, yet his acupuncture skills might not be inferior to his own.

"Xiao Luo, I'll make one for you to see." Old Cui slowly closed his eyes, held his breath, and focused on his best performance.

In Old Cui's mind, Luo Hao had already become someone who could rival him.

Master Cui performed the Golden Needle Removal Technique with remarkable skill and precision, even giving Luo Hao some new insights.

"Old Cui, you're amazing!" Luo Hao praised.

"Hehe." Old Cui was wearing an eye patch, which was a bit inconvenient, but he smiled proudly. "This is just one eye. I'll get the other one when I'm healed."

Luo Hao nodded, acknowledging that Elder Cui had every right to be proud.

"You gave me a big gift, so I have to give you something in return."

"Master Cui, you have already taught me the acupuncture method for treating sinusitis," Luo Hao said earnestly.

Old Cui looked at Luo Hao with one eye.

Perhaps due to overuse of his eyes today, Luo Hao's vision was somewhat blurry, and he faintly radiated a light.

Old Cui sighed, hesitated for a long time, and finally asked, "Does the AI's backend database have intellectual property rights?"

"Huh?" Luo Hao was taken aback by Old Cui's question.

"It can be used, but it can't be taught. Only AI robots can use it, is that okay?" Old Cui asked Luo Hao.

“Okay!” Luo Hao immediately agreed.

Luo Hao's decisiveness surprised Elder Cui.

"Regarding network protocols, I still need to consult relevant experts and customize one specifically for your requirements, but I understand and respect your request," Luo Hao said. "Mr. Cui, I am so grateful to you."

"Huh? Really?" Old Cui was surprised by Luo Hao's enthusiasm. "Didn't you forbid AI robots from practicing medicine?"

"That's now, after the database is more complete. And it's not like we're completely cutting out surgery; diagnostic procedures are already being performed clinically, and we've already done two surgeries. One was for emergency care, and the other was for a serious congenital heart disease."

Luo Hao recounted the story as if it were a treasure trove of knowledge.

He felt a surge of joy; something passed down in the Cui family for a thousand years must possess some real skill. At least Elder Cui had mastered the Golden Needle Removal Technique completely in just a few hours, demonstrating an extremely solid foundation.

What Luo Hao wanted was not to promote traditional Chinese medicine, but to leave Ye Qingqing a way out, a way out that might not even be useful.

Luo Hao was very happy because he was that girl's brother.

"Dr. Luo, you?"

“That’s right, Elder Cui. I know a little about the rules in your TCM community, but I wouldn’t dare to touch them,” Luo Hao said earnestly. “Even Principal Zhang couldn’t handle it, so how could I possibly handle it? Besides, the backlash would be too great.”

Old Cui's face turned very ugly; Luo Hao's words were tantamount to cursing.

“I have a background from 912 and now belong to the institute. You probably know about what I do, Professor Cui.”

Old Cui nodded slightly.

"I won't go into details. I've written down all your requirements, and you can enter them into the database when you're satisfied," Luo Hao said sincerely to Elder Cui.

"Alright, you get started on the preparations, I'll go back and find some information. Also, about this—" Old Cui pointed to his eyes.

"You can take off the blindfold first thing tomorrow morning, that's all."

Luo Hao smiled and said, "Old Cui, we haven't eaten all day. Let's go grab a bite to eat."

"also."

"When Mr. Chai came to the provincial capital, he visited a secluded place. Let me show you around."

Old Cui concentrated his energy to complete a surgery. It looked simple and easy, but he was actually exhausted to the core.

After getting on the bus, he fell into a deep sleep.

Luo Hao didn't bother Old Cui, but instead drove him to the ancient town by the Songhua River.

The ancient town has already opened for business, but there aren't many people. The peak season is only in winter.

But the place is very clean, and it's always good to entertain some anglers.

"Meow~~~" As soon as Luo Hao got out of the car, a large tabby cat rushed towards him, arching its back and meowing.

(End of this chapter)