Wandering in the vast darkness

Chapter 255 The Best Interview

No matter how the doctors and staff of the Kunming Red Cross tried to persuade Xiao Zhan and Xiao Xia's cousin, especially Xiao Xia's cousin, they all disagreed with Xiao Xia going to other hospitals to continue the separate collection.

Helpless, the staff from the Kunming Red Cross could only wait outside the ward. When Xia came out of the ward, she explained to her that the little girl from Hangzhou was now depleted of her bone marrow and waiting. If she didn't receive a hematopoietic stem cell transfusion within 48 hours, her life would be in danger, and almost 20 hours had already passed.

After explanations from Red Cross staff and doctors, Xia realized the seriousness of the situation. Overcoming her fear, she agreed to be transferred to another hospital for further sample collection. She then went on to persuade Zhan as well.

After obtaining Xia's consent, the staff of the Kunming Red Cross Society notified Xiao Huang of the Hangzhou Red Cross Society to tell her that the volunteer had agreed to donate, while also contacting another hospital in Kunming.

By this time, it was nearly noon. Upon learning of the situation, another hospital in Kunming immediately agreed to forgo their lunch break and proceed with the separation and collection of Xia's hematopoietic stem cells.

When the Red Cross staff took Xia and her two companions from one hospital to another, Xia's parents were already waiting for them at the hospital entrance. It turned out they had received a message from Xia's cousin informing them of the terrifying incident that morning. They were terrified and rushed to the hospital. Upon seeing them, they immediately tried to take Xia away without saying a word.

Red Cross staff came out to dissuade her, and Xia's mother said:

"We know this is a matter of saving lives, but I'm her mother. How could I possibly agree to risk my daughter's life to save someone else's? Could you do the same?"

Whether it's doctors or Red Cross staff, the nature of their work makes it impossible for them to make such a 100% guarantee. Even in a hospital, when removing a fishbone, a doctor can't write a guarantee that there's 100% no risk.

They refused to write the guarantee, and Xia's parents believed there was a huge risk involved; what happened that morning could very well happen again. Fortunately, the blood in the machine that morning was eventually manually returned to Xia's body.

However, the process has changed from a completely sealed environment to manual intervention. Whether the blood being transfused has been contaminated during this process is now impossible to confirm. If the same thing happens again, who can guarantee that the blood will be transfused back into Xia's body, and who can guarantee that the blood won't be contaminated?

Xia's parents grabbed her and left, leaving behind the bewildered Red Cross staff and doctors. Even after they got in the car, the Kunming Red Cross staff kept calling Xia, trying to make a final effort. Xia's mother took her phone and turned it off, then ordered Xiao Zhan and Xia's cousin to turn off their phones as well.

The family of five disappeared into the vast crowds of Kunming.

Unexpectedly, after this incident, Xia became depressed and was preoccupied with worries all day long. She kept thinking about her little sister in Hangzhou, who might no longer be in this world because of her repentance.

She knew she was the only perfect match for that little girl, found among tens of millions of volunteers. She felt she was sent by heaven to save the little girl, but because of her hesitation that day, she didn't persist and went with her parents, not only failing to save the little girl but also harming her.

Xia felt very regretful and guilty, and couldn't sleep all night. Even when she did fall asleep, she would wake up from nightmares. Her boyfriend, Zhan, was also at a loss when he saw her in this state.

When graduation came, they could leave Kunming, and Xia Xia dragged Zhan along, insisting that they come to Hangzhou.

All they knew was that Qianqian had her transplant surgery in a hospital in Hangzhou, but they had no idea which hospital it was or what its name was. However, any hospital capable of performing such a surgery must be a major one, so they decided that once they arrived in Hangzhou, they would search and inquire at every hospital to find this little girl and see how she ultimately fared.

Xia and Zhan arrived in Hangzhou this morning. The nearest major hospital to the high-speed rail station is Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital. When they arrived at the hematology department, the doctors there told them that if it weren't their hospital, such a matter would be a major issue in any hospital and would likely be known throughout the entire facility.

The hematologist was moved when Xia explained the situation and their purpose in coming to Hangzhou, and wanted to help them. He told Xia that Zhejiang University First Affiliated Hospital performs the most hematopoietic stem cell transplants in Hangzhou, and the young girl they mentioned likely had her transplant done there.

Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital and the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University are both affiliated with Zhejiang University, and the staff usually communicate with each other. The doctor asked Xia and the others to wait while he helped them inquire.

The doctor called Professor Zheng, who immediately said yes, that's right, and told them to have them come over right away.

And so, Xia and her friends found Professor Zheng's place.

Xia heard from Professor Zheng that because they hadn't received any clear news from Kunming that day, they had no choice but to have Qianqian and her mother undergo a half-matched transplant. Qianqian's life was saved, but the subsequent rejection reaction was severe, and the results were not ideal.

Xia breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that Qianqian was still alive. She immediately told Professor Zheng that she wanted to meet Qianqian's family and apologize to them in person. She also said that if they needed a second transplant for Qianqian, she would definitely be willing to donate her hematopoietic stem cells.

The second transplant will take at least three months. Xia said she could assure Qianqian's family that no matter where she was, she could come to Hangzhou and have the samples collected from Professor Zheng's team.

Professor Zheng also told her that our hospital has more than one separator, so she could rest assured that a situation like the one in Kunming would definitely not happen here.

Professor Zheng's first call was to Xiao Huang from the Red Cross. Xiao Huang rushed over and said that the reason why patients' families and volunteers were not allowed to contact each other was mainly to protect the volunteers' privacy. In cases like Xia's, where the volunteers took the initiative to request a meeting with the patients' families, the meeting could be arranged.

Professor Zheng then called Yu Wenhao, and also called San San and Jiang Yihe.

After hearing the whole story, everyone was deeply moved.

Xia Xia, Yu Wenhao, and Cao Fang sincerely said, "Let's do a second transplant for Qianqian. I will definitely cooperate. I don't have any other requests. I just hope that Qianqian can get better. If she can get better, I think I will get better too."

Yu Wenhao and Cao Fang quickly thanked him. They looked at Professor Zheng, who said:

"My suggestion is to wait another three months, until Qianqian's physical condition is suitable for a second transplant, and then proceed with the second transplant for her. Xiaoyu, Xiaocao, I know what you're worried about, but Xia has already stated that if the collection and reinfusion are to be done, it will all be done at our hospital. I think you have nothing to worry about."

San San had been listening attentively the whole time, and then he interrupted, asking Xia, "Have you two already graduated from university, or...?"

Xia said, "We just graduated and came here hoping to find jobs in Zhejiang. If we can find some, we won't go back. If not, we'd like to try our luck in Guangdong."

"Still haven't found a job?" San San asked.

Xia gave a wry smile: "It's not that easy. We couldn't find anything in Kunming, and we sent out a lot of resumes online, but we haven't heard back. So many people are graduating this year, and we didn't graduate from any top schools. But it's okay. As I said before, no matter where we work, I'll take leave to come over as long as Qianqian needs me."

"How about this, you can come work at my company, okay? You can start tomorrow," San San said.

Xia and Zhan looked at each other and smiled. Xia turned to San San and asked, puzzled:

"You don't even know what we studied, yet you dare to hire us?"

"You can also go to my parents' group company. No matter what your major is, I can arrange a suitable position for you. I'm confident I can do that," Jiang Yihe said from the side.

San San said, "It's the same here; there are no professional requirements."

Professor Zheng glanced at Yu Wenhao and laughed: "Oh, they're even fighting over it. Xia and Zhan, both of their companies are quite good, you can consider them."

It was only then that Yu Wenhao realized that Professor Zheng's real purpose in calling San San and Jiang Yihe over was to get them to keep Xia Xia and Xiao Zhan with them, but he couldn't say it directly. However, the current situation was exactly what he had expected.

Xia blushed. She understood. She asked San San and Jiang Yihe, "You want us because you're worried I'll find some excuse not to come?"

San San frankly said, "I want you two to come to my company for the reason you mentioned, but that's not the whole story. The fact that you two are here today shows that you are responsible and trustworthy people. That's the best kind of interview. My company needs trustworthy people. Work skills can be cultivated, but character cannot."

"Well said. I think Xia and Zhan, this matter can be settled like this. It's fate," Professor Zheng said.

That evening, Jiang Yihe treated everyone to a meal at Tianyu Shangfang·Yunding Seafood Hot Pot on the 50th floor of Raffles City. Everyone in Professor Zheng's office, including Meng Zhen, went. Yu Wenhao also called Qiqi and Zhan Wei over.

Cao Fang drove home and brought Diandian with her. She also brought Qianqian, who was fully dressed up, along to meet Xia Xia.

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