Healing Doctor

Chapter 23 The knife was not wrong; the person using the knife was.

"Money is an external thing; you can't take it with you when you're born, and you can't take it with you when you die."

The sea muttered softly in a voice only it could hear.

Each additional procedure means more money, and for Dahai, that money would take a long time to save up.

But at this moment, only one demonic voice echoed in Da Hai's heart—"I cannot sit!"

That sentence made him lose his temper.

Ji Xiang was somewhat sad.

If he could, he would refuse surgery; he simply couldn't believe that the doctors at this hospital would let him die on the operating table.

Too many deceptive tricks are like this.

At this rate, when will it ever end?

The feeling is different when you experience the scenes that appear in news reports and trending topics firsthand.

"Then I'll start making it for you." Dean Sun said with a smile, seeing that Dahai had taken the bait.

"Dean, what should I do?" Da Hai was clearly struggling with the question. He couldn't bear the vicious curse of "I can't sit here," but he also vaguely knew that the surgery would have irreversible effects on his wallet and body.

"Inject 300-500 mL of normal saline with two drops of adrenaline into the suprapubic fat pad using a syringe. Make a small incision of about 0.5 cm on the upper side of the pubic bone. Use a liposuction cannula to aspirate the fat. Once satisfied, suture the incision with absorbable sutures."

The thread is absorbable and looks very nice, so you don't need to worry.

"The surgery is very simple, the effect is obvious, and the cost is not high, less than 10,000 yuan."

Dean Sun concluded by emphasizing two things: aesthetics and cost.

When Da Hai heard the director of the plastic surgery hospital speak so simply and straightforwardly, his last psychological defenses were broken.

He agreed to have an extra liposuction procedure as if he were under a spell.

The hospital director should know a little about medical knowledge. Ji Xiang couldn't hear anything wrong with his description of the liposuction procedure.

but!

Surgery is not about showing off your knowledge!

Knowing only the surgical procedure is not enough!

Even a simple circumcision in urology can have so many complications. Complications such as bleeding and infection at the frenulum are not uncommon. Ji Xiang still feels a chill when he recalls it now.

Because he was lying on the operating table, Ji Xiang's field of vision was limited, so he couldn't see how the hospital director performed the surgery.

The surgery ended 2 hours and 33 minutes later.

After the surgery, I was sent to the ward, and one by one, the bills seemed to have grown wings and "flew" to the front of the sea.

As he looked at the numbers above, his heart bled.

The surgery, which was originally planned to be completed after going bankrupt and borrowing money from relatives and friends, was cut short because additional procedures were added on the spot.

"Hurry up and pay," the nurse said kindly, her smile as warm as spring.

"I...I...I...I don't have enough money," Dahai said sheepishly.

"The surgery was performed by the hospital director himself, so there won't be any problems. If some medications can't be used due to financial reasons, there would be a great risk," the nurse said softly.

But the seasons changed suddenly, and the spring breeze turned into the autumn wind.

risk?

risk!

"What risks are there?" Da Hai's heart pounded with fear.

"You know about infection and necrosis," the nurse said. "If it rots, we'll have to cut it all off, and even our hospital director won't be able to do anything about it. It's clearly written on the preoperative informed consent form; you should remember that."

"..."

Ji Xiang understood the other party's words. They were cutting like a sausage, one slice at a time, and the cost of each step seemed bearable, even if he had to grit his teeth to endure it.

But once a step is taken, there are subsequent steps, all of which are carefully planned.

One by one, they listed them up, determined not to stop until they had emptied the ocean.

Next, Dahai made all the phone calls, but his boss was the most generous and came by on his electric bike to pay his 2 yuan hospital fee.

This is an advance payment of Dahai's salary for the next six months.

In the dead of night, the sea wept silently, the future was dark, and not a glimmer of light could be seen.

A few days later, after the stitches were removed and he was discharged from the hospital, Dahai finally left this den of iniquity empty-handed.

However, a few days later, after the medication in his body had been metabolized, he examined himself again in the early morning when his corpus cavernosum was engorged with blood.

Find……

Find……

Instead of real growth, it appears to have shortened slightly.

That's secondary; after the blood congestion, there's a spot that's been experiencing slight pain.

Da Hai panicked. He dared not go to the hospital that refused to perform the surgery, so he had no choice but to step back into that den of iniquity.

The dean remained warm and welcoming to the sea, like a spring breeze. But at this moment, not only Ji Xiang, but even the sea itself was somewhat afraid of this "kind" dean.

"There's a slight local infection, but it's nothing to worry about. Just continue taking anti-inflammatory medication for a while longer. Don't be anxious," the hospital director reassured Dahai after examining him.

"But I already took the anti-inflammatory medicine..." Dahai argued softly.

"It's not just anti-inflammatory drugs, but also infrared radiation therapy."

Several more days passed, and the pain not only did not improve, but became more and more severe.

It's not quite accurate to say it's serious; the pain is subtle, you can't feel anything wrong when you touch it, but it just hurts.

It felt as if someone was intermittently pricking the surgical site with needles.

When exactly the pain occurs depends on the person's mood.

He's in a good mood, so he'll give me more acupuncture needles;

He was in a bad mood, so he needed a few more acupuncture needles.

He was in a calm mood and casually inserted a few more needles.

Hearing Dean Sun say this, Da Hai looked miserable and said, "Dean Sun, I really have no money left."

As Dahai couldn't afford the IV drip, the hospital director's attitude towards him gradually cooled, as if he had become a different person, no longer recognizing Dahai and not performing the surgery.

This time, Da Hai was on the verge of tears, wandering around like a walking corpse.

Although he was just an observer, Ji Xiang could feel the stinging pain. Ji Xiang was bewildered; he didn't know what situation Da Hai was facing, nor how to solve it.

One day, feeling utterly hopeless, Da Hai stood on the rooftop.

wind,

Sobbing.

The impact on his eardrum made Ji Xiang feel extremely uncomfortable.

"Teacher!" Ji Xiang cried out in his heart.

Before entering the empathy system, the system NPC told Ji Xiang that he couldn't help but speak.

Even when Ji Xiang's vital signs changed, he never backed down.

He may seem kind, but he's actually incredibly stubborn.

But this time Ji Xiang chickened out. He witnessed Da Hai's ordeal from the very beginning, from Xiao Mo's sarcastic remark to the surgery, lying on the operating table demanding more money, the poor post-operative results, and the intermittent pain.

In the end, Da Hai lost both his money and his life.

Ji Xiang knew that Da Hai wanted to end his life, and he didn't want to witness the most tragic scene.

The scene shifts and changes, and amidst the light and shadow, Ji Xiang returns to the system's operating room.

The surgery points increased by 20, which was a "reward" that everyone could feel, but Ji Xiang didn't notice it.

"Teacher..." Jixiang subconsciously moved closer to the system NPC.

"This empathy session lasted a long time. What did you gain from it?" the system NPC asked.

"Teacher, is it because the surgery was unsuccessful, so the postoperative congestion caused the length to shorten instead of lengthen?"

"Teacher, what caused that needle-like pain? Was any nerve damaged during the surgery?"

"teacher……"

Ji Xiang had countless questions, and he couldn't wait to ask them.

"You only realize how little you know when you need it," Ji Xiang felt a strong urge to read more books, as no amount of reading was ever enough.

Surgery is only one aspect; I still know far too little, far too little, which is simply insufficient before actual clinical application.

"That's a complication after the lengthening surgery—postoperative congestion and retraction. It's not common, but it's not exactly a rare disease either," the system NPC said calmly.

"What about a needle-like pain?" Ji Xiang pressed.

"Traumatic neuroma of the skin."

The system NPC answered all of Ji Xiang's questions and provided solutions.

As Ji Xiang compared everything he experienced in the empathy system, he unknowingly underwent a complete transformation.

"Teacher, this kind of surgical procedure is really harmful," Ji Xiang said instinctively with resentment.

"How could that be?" The system NPC shook its head. "Lengthening surgery is one of the two lengthening methods recognized by the medical community. It has been proven effective through detailed data in clinical practice."

"But there are so many side effects."

"If the surgery is done well, there can only be one side effect—the angle after congestion is originally 45-60°, but after the surgery it will become 90-110°, and it won't look as firm," the system NPC explained. "As for various complications, they will exist whether you take medication or have surgery."

Although Ji Xiang was somewhat emotional, he quickly calmed down after the system NPC patiently explained the situation.

He knew that the system NPC was correct in describing the surgical procedure, and that the ones who used sweet words to deceive people, empty their wallets, and then kicked Dahai out the door were the ones at fault.

It's like that old metaphor—the knife is not wrong, the fault lies with the person using the knife.

After carefully reviewing the system NPC's explanation of the aftereffects of the lengthening surgery, Ji Xiang looked into his eyes and asked, "Teacher, I'd like to read some books. Do you have any recommendations?"

"Urological Surgery," the system NPC said. "You should be on the third edition now. Go back and take a look. Master the basics of circumcision and lengthening surgery first."

"And then?" Ji Xiang asked, frowning.

"Of course, you should read various journals and magazines, large sample data, and some case reports."

"Teacher, may I bother you often?"

"Come anytime." The system NPC smiled gently. "I'm glad you enjoy the tedious and boring surgery."

"It won't be boring or dull," Ji Xiang said firmly.

"Go back, your stamina is about to run out." The system NPC waved its hand.

"Teacher!" Ji Xiang knew that the system NPC was going to kick him out, so he quickly called for a stop.

The system NPCs are efficient and decisive; if you're even a second late, you'll be kicked out. Ji Xiang also has a small ambition: he wants to improve.

"What is it?"

"I experienced empathy three times, and the system gave me a reward," Ji Xiang said.

"Oh, to be able to experience empathy three times in such a short period of time, not everyone can do that." The system NPC smiled. "You're outstanding and deserve special training."

"These two bottles of potions are for you." The system NPC flipped his hand, and two bottles of purple potions appeared in his palm.

"It can upgrade the level of surgery!" Ji Xiang said with a hint of excitement.

"Um."

Ji Xiang knew, of course, that this thing should be used at the end. The earlier surgeries were easier to upgrade, and it would be a waste to use such a bug-like medicine provided by the system.

but……

Looking at the massive amount of experience points required to level up, Ji Xiang felt somewhat helpless.

This is just a circumcision.

"I only get a few thousand experience points every time I run out of stamina in the system's operating room," Ji Xiang said without any hesitation. "Teacher, I want more experience points."

"Haste makes waste," the system NPC chuckled.

"Teacher, is there any other way?" Ji Xiang asked.

"The operating room system has its advantages and disadvantages. Time flows differently here than outside, which is why it takes a lot more to deplete your basic stamina. If you want to train more, you can practice in the real world."

"tie?"

"Familiarity with the structure of the stitcher is also helpful, just like a soldier cleaning his own gun," the system NPC said.

"What about experience points?"

"Focus on understanding the surgery; experience will naturally follow, not be your goal."

After saying that, the system NPC waved.

Ji Xiang opened his eyes.

The midday sun was intense, and the cicadas chirping outside the window added to the oppressive heat.

The bustling, lively atmosphere of everyday life dispelled the chill of feeling empathy.

For a moment, Ji Xiang couldn't distinguish between reality and the system, and felt somewhat lost.

Experiences about the sea came to mind, as if they were Ji Xiang's past life.

He subconsciously reached out and touched it; it was still hard.

The angle is normal, and there are no changes that would prolong the postoperative period.

very nice.

(End of this chapter)