When I'm on the night shift, all the department heads can't sleep.

Lin Ye finished the last few bites of corn at the entrance of the emergency room, tied up the bag containing the corn cobs, and threw it into the trash can next to him.

Upon entering the emergency room, Lin Ye first went to the changing room to put on a white coat.

As soon as she stood in front of the work station, Jiang Wen handed over the injury registration form from the previous day.

"The breakfast shop owner came by yesterday."

Lin Ye flipped to Fang Yan's name.

The handover log stated: the dressing was dry, the wound was well-closed, there was mild swelling around the wound, and no fresh bleeding was observed. After re-disinfection and dressing change, the follow-up appointment was scheduled as originally planned.

"Did she walk here by herself?"

"Her husband borrowed a wheelchair at the entrance, pushed it to the treatment area, and then pushed it out again, so she didn't have to walk too much." Jiang Wen neatly stacked several triage slips. "The two of them cooperated this time."

After reading the follow-up records, Lin Ye put the register back in its original place.

Qin Hai came out of the second consultation room and handed him an observation medical record: "The on-duty doctor will take over the follow-up dressing changes. Remember the results, and take the second observation bed first."

The patient in the second observation bed had just finished a round of nebulization. Their breathing was more stable than when they arrived, but they still needed to wait for the next blood oxygen retest.

Lin Ye went to the bedside to inquire about changes in chest tightness and shortness of breath, checked the usage of inhaled medication, and returned to the workstation to write down the re-evaluation time.

Around noon, an elderly man carrying a hospital bag squeezed through a gap in the railing, followed by his daughter.

The two of them asked questions at the triage desk for a long time, and the daughter became more and more anxious as she spoke.

"We went from the south gate to the east gate, and then from the east gate to here. The appointment slip clearly says today is for a follow-up appointment, you can't make my dad go through all that trouble again."

Jiang Wen took the appointment slip and glanced at it: "Your follow-up appointment with the gastroenterology department is in the outpatient building. Don't worry, are you feeling unwell again today, or are you coming back for a check-up according to your discharge slip?"

The elderly man, Zhao Fusheng, is 69 years old. He was discharged from the gastroenterology department a week ago due to a stomach ulcer accompanied by upper gastrointestinal bleeding. He returned today for a follow-up visit according to his discharge slip.

Lin Ye reviewed the discharge record and then inquired about the patient's condition over the past few days.

"Has your stomach still hurt in the last few days? Have you vomited blood or had black stools again?"

Zhao Fusheng shook his head: "No, nothing. I'm doing fine at home, but the doctor told me I absolutely had to come back today. My daughter took half a day off, but at the hospital entrance they kept telling her to turn left and then right."

My daughter handed me the appointment confirmation text message on her phone: "We came according to the message, but the people at the east gate say the entrance has changed. Since we're already in the emergency room, can we see a doctor here?"

"It's more appropriate to go for a follow-up appointment today. You can also continue to see the results of your last hospitalization at the gastroenterology department." Lin Ye checked the clinic area on the appointment SMS. "I'll find out the entrance for you first, so you don't have to go around again. If you suddenly have abdominal pain on the way, just go straight to the emergency room."

He dialed the outpatient information desk in front of the two of them.

The other party found Zhao Fusheng's appointment information and told them to enter from the north side of the outpatient building, where a guide would meet them at the entrance of the connecting corridor.

Zhao Fusheng was still worried after hearing this: "They won't make me come back after I go, will they?"

"Your appointment information is at the outpatient department. Go to the connecting corridor and find the staff member in the blue guide uniform; she will take you up."

"Now everything is finally clear." The old man's daughter put her phone back in her bag and helped her father walk out. "Dad, let's believe one last time."

As Zhao Fusheng walked, he muttered to himself, "I've always believed it; it's you who's been cursing me the most along the way."

Jiang Wen heard this, smiled slightly, and continued calling the next patient.

When Lin Ye returned to the observation area, the blood oxygen retest for patient in bed two had already been completed.

He first reported it to Qin Hai, who listened to the breathing sounds at the bedside and then asked someone to keep him under observation for another two hours.

Lin Ye handed over the symptoms and time for the next observation to Jiang Wen, and then went to pick up the next patient.

Around 4 p.m., the internal phone at the nurses' station rang.

After answering the phone, Jiang Wen turned to look for someone: "Lin Ye, the Science and Education Department is looking for you."

Lin Ye picked up the receiver.

The person on the other end of the phone was the teacher who had previously been in charge of keeping the dissertation defense records.

"Your materials have been reviewed. Come to the Science and Education Department on the third floor after get off work today to hear the evaluation results."

"Do I need to bring the rotation manual?"

"The manual is here with us. Come in person, don't be late."

Lin Ye then asked, "Is Ma Hao coming too?"

"His materials are missing the last page; the notification will be sent separately. You take care of your own first."

Qin Hai was reviewing the test results at the other end of the workstation when Lin Ye put the phone back down. He then asked, "What time are you going?"

"After get off work."

"Then finish your shift first." Qin Hai pushed the signed medical record back. "Write down the next follow-up evaluation time for bed number two clearly, and leave after the handover is complete. The Department of Science and Education won't give you an extra point just because you arrived half an hour early."

Lin Ye took the medical record back: "I know."

When handing over from the day shift to the night shift, he handed over the changes in the second patient's symptoms, the results of the follow-up examination, and the time of the next assessment to the doctor taking over.

After the other party signed their name in the handover column, Lin Ye took off his white coat and went to the third floor of the administration building.

In the small conference room of the Science and Education Department, Liu Zhenhua and the teacher in charge of taking notes were both present.

There were two sheets of paper on the table: one was the evaluation opinion, and the other was the result notification form.

After Lin Ye entered, the teacher from the Science and Education Department pointed to the chair opposite him: "Sit down, we won't ask about the medical records today."

Liu Zhenhua handed the evaluation report to him: "You've passed the previous observation and defense. The emergency department has officially agreed to keep you. Next, we'll submit it to the hospital for review."

Lin Ye looked at the names on the paper: "Is today's decision based on departmental opinions?"

"Yes. Today we'll determine the department's opinion first. The graduation assessment, rotation review, and hospital review still need to proceed."

The teacher from the Science and Education Department pushed the notification form forward: "Make sure you read the name and comments carefully. Sign it only if there are no problems."

Lin Ye read it from beginning to end.

The emergency department's comments were brief, outlining risk identification, handling of routine cases, handover records, and basic procedures. The final point noted a lack of experience with complex cases and emphasized the need to improve the order of treatment when multiple patients arrive simultaneously.

Liu Zhenhua saw him stop there: "Qin Hai wrote this, do you acknowledge this one?"

"recognize."

"Then keep practicing." Liu Zhenhua pointed to the signature area. "Until the formalities are completed, you're still a resident trainee. Follow the original requirements for whoever reviews and signs. Sign it."

Lin Ye signed his name and the date on the results notification form.

The teacher from the Science and Education Department kept one copy and handed him the other one in a transparent folder.

"Keep this copy safe for yourself. Don't let the Science and Education Department chase after you for any additional materials later."

"Won't."

Upon hearing those two words, Liu Zhenhua looked up at him and said, "Don't speak so confidently. I've heard 'can't' far too many times from your batch."

Lin Ye closed the folder and glanced at the words "Proposed for Retention" on the cover before getting up.

Lin Ye left the administration building with the folder in his hand.

When he returned to the dormitory, it was not yet completely dark. Ma Hao was sitting on his bed checking the withdrawal notice for the next day.

As soon as the door opened, the first thing he saw was the transparent folder in Lin Ye's hand.

"Did the Science and Education Department contact you?"

"It called."

"You can't tell anything from your face." Ma Hao held out his hand. "Give it to me, I can read."

Lin Ye handed over the notification form.

Ma Hao read from the first line to the last. When he saw the words "proposed for retention," he pointed to that spot and said, "Okay, the department is willing to keep you. You're not getting away with this meal."

"The paperwork at the hospital hasn't been completed yet."

"I can read too, I saw the last few lines." Ma Hao handed the document back to him. "Corey's nod means we've passed one hurdle. We can wait for the formalities to be done with the treat, but we can't renege on the debt."

Lin Ye took the document back: "Where's yours?"

"We still need that evaluation for tomorrow's site removal." Ma Hao showed him a message Song Lan had sent half an hour ago. "She said to finish the final handover before sending it to the Science and Education Department. My materials are more durable than I am, so I have to keep them for an extra day."

"It'll be all ready once it's submitted tomorrow."

"Don't keep saying 'at least there's still a chance,'" Ma Hao interrupted him, raising his hand. "If you dare say that, I'll double your treat right now."

"Bullshit, I wasn't going to say that."

"That's more like it."

Ma Hao reopened the notice from Thursday, checked the arrival time, and packed the materials to be submitted the next day into his backpack.

"I'll owe you this meal."

"We'll calculate it together once mine comes through."

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