When Liu Banxia first visited Jinbao, he was shocked. The shock Liu Qingdong and the others felt when they arrived was even more intense than his had been.
This was a leap in experience. It wasn’t that there were no large restaurants back ho, but Liu Qingdong would never willingly spend such unwarranted money to dine in them.
"Granduncle Peng, Dad, I won’t drink today. A situation might co up, and I can’t treat patients if I’ve been drinking," Liu Banxia said after pouring drinks for everyone.
"Fine. You’re a doctor; you have many rules. You’ve indeed spent a lot this ti," Peng Zhanyou said emotionally.
"Don’t ntion it. How often can you co over in a year? Even if my Third Aunt is studying here, you don’t always visit," Liu Banxia said with a smile.
"Since you’re here, stay for a few more days. There isn’t much work to do back ho anyway. School doesn’t start for a few more days, so take your ti and look around together."
"Dr. Liu, why is she younger than and yet she is your elder?" Qing Kewa asked curiously.
"This touches upon our Chinese concept of seniority within families," Liu Banxia said with a smile. "It’s like a large clan; so families have children early, while others have them late. It doesn’t make much difference within their own generation, but the impact becos significant two or three generations down the line."
"She is indeed the youngest, but she’s my mother’s younger sister, so she’s my elder. I suppose you have similar situations where you’re from?"
Qing Kewa thought for a mont and nodded. "Though we usually just call each other by our first nas."
"Banxia, is Qing Kewa here all by herself? Is she having any difficulty adjusting?" Peng Xiuqin asked.
"Her? Her adaptability is extrely strong. Her favorite food now is street barbecue," Liu Banxia said with a laugh.
"The barbecued at is truly delicious, and so many people eat together. Even if we’re not at the sa table, it feels like we’re having a big al together," Qing Kewa said blissfully.
At first, Liu Qingdong and the others were a bit reserved, but they gradually relaxed as they made small talk. The dishes were impeccable. Even though it was a makeshift feast, every dish was sumptuous.
Qiaoqiao had even planned to serve lobster but was stopped by Liu Banxia. He couldn’t take too much advantage of her; Qiaoqiao had already helped him a great deal.
While they were eating, Liu Banxia’s phone rang.
"Ah, Director Jiang, what made you call ?" Seeing the phone number, Liu Banxia quickly answered.
"Sorry to disturb you on your day off. Are you busy right now? My mother-in-law has acute appendicitis. She was originally scheduled for laparoscopic surgery, but she’s afraid of it, so I have to trouble you," Jiang Tao said.
"Alright, tell them to get her prepped. I should be able to get back in about forty minutes," Liu Banxia said.
"Banxia, thank you," Jiang Tao said gratefully.
"Why are you being so polite with ? Let’s not chat now. I’ll have a few more bites and then head back," Liu Banxia said.
"Alright, don’t rush too much. Be careful on the road," Jiang Tao said before hanging up.
"Director Jiang wants you to perform a surgery?" Liang Xiaolin asked curiously.
"His mother-in-law has acute appendicitis and wants a small-incision procedure. You guys don’t need to co. I’ll go back by myself, finish the operation, and then return. Qiaoqiao, could I borrow your car later?" Liu Banxia said.
Jiang Tao had provided him with a lot of support in the past. It wasn’t often Jiang Tao asked for a favor, so Liu Banxia felt he had to oblige. Favors were hard to repay, and Jiang Tao had helped him a great deal during his conflict with Qin Hai.
"Are you guys always like this? Having to go back to work even on your days off?" Watching Liu Banxia wolf down his food, Peng Xiuqin asked with a hint of concern.
"Mom, it’s not always like this. Normally, we get proper breaks. This ti, it’s more like helping out a friend. I’m done eating. You guys rest at the hotel this afternoon. I’ll co over after the surgery," Liu Banxia said, wiping his mouth.
"Go on then. It’s good to be busy. It’s a problem if you’re not busy at work," Liu Qingdong said.
"But you need to rest too, or you’ll wear yourself out," Peng Xiuqin said.
"Mom, I also rest when I’m working at the hospital. Usually, Doctor Liang and the others handle so of the work, so I can slack off a bit. I have to go now. We can chat more tonight," Liu Banxia said and then dashed off.
"That boy of ours... He’s always been so impulsive. He didn’t even drink any water. What if he gets thirsty in the middle of the surgery?" Watching Liu Banxia’s retreating figure, Peng Xiuqin remarked helplessly.
"Auntie, don’t worry. Dr. Liu finishes surgeries very quickly. For this kind of routine appendectomy, he can complete it within twenty minutes," Liang Xiaolin reassured her with a smile.
"In our hospital, he’s the best and fastest surgeon. The person who just called him is the Director of our hospital’s Anorectal Departnt."
"I heard from Banxia that he won’t be coming ho for Spring Festival, not even a two-day break?" Peng Xiuqin asked.
"Others can take turns for ti off, but Dr. Liu can’t. He’s also considered a leader in the Ergency Departnt, so he has to be on call there all year round," Liang Xiaolin said after a mont’s thought.
"Auntie, you could co to Binhai City for Spring Festival. If he can’t go back, you can co here, can’t you?" Qiaoqiao suggested.
"We did consider that, but if we co, we’d have to stay in a hotel, and we wouldn’t be able to cook for ourselves," Peng Xiuqin said.
"You can stay at my place; we have spare rooms," Qiaoqiao blurted out without much thought.
She regretted it a little after saying it. These were Liu Banxia’s parents, his elders, not her own close friends. But the words were already out, so she had to stand by them, trying to maintain her composure.
"We’ll think about it when the ti cos. Thank you so much for your hospitality today. You took ti out of your precious day off to accompany us, and Liu Banxia even had to run off halfway through," Peng Xiuqin said, looking at Qiaoqiao with a smile.
This smile made Qiaoqiao feel even more flustered. She really needed to change her habit of speaking without thinking.
「As for Liu Banxia?」
He was driving Qiaoqiao’s car to the Second Hospital.
"President Liu, why are you back?" Wang Chao asked curiously.
"I need to perform a small-incision appendectomy. Su Wenhao, you’ll assist ," Liu Banxia casually called out.
"President Liu, can I co and observe?" Wang Chao asked with a grin.
"Sure, as long as the Ergency Departnt isn’t too busy, right?" Liu Banxia asked.
"Not busy at all. It’s the calm before the storm. We’ll probably get really busy once we move to the new building," Wang Chao reported.
Liu Banxia nodded and headed straight to the operating room.
"Banxia, we really owe you big ti for this," Jiang Tao, who was waiting at the door of the operating room, said as he saw him, quickly coming forward.
"Director Jiang, you’re giving an opportunity. Otherwise, I’d only have perford two surgeries recently. My hands have been itching for so work," Liu Banxia said with a smile.
"But we’re intruding on your rest ti," Jiang Tao said, looking a bit embarrassed.
"No problem. I’ll just continue resting after I finish the surgery," Liu Banxia said nonchalantly.
Actually, he wasn’t just being polite; his current position at the Second Hospital was sowhat awkward.
He was an Ergency Departnt doctor, and patients with acute abdominal pain were indeed prioritized for the Ergency Departnt. However, so patients with higher pain tolerance would still go to the outpatient clinics.
So, even though he was the foremost surgeon at the Second Hospital for small-incision appendectomies, he wasn’t assigned many such operations. Nowadays, patients generally preferred laparoscopic surgery. Consequently, when discussing options with patients, he wouldn’t specifically push his small-incision technique.
And in the Ergency Departnt itself? Even if appendicitis patients ca in, he couldn’t just take all of them. Other doctors also needed to make a living and perform surgeries. Generally, the principle was that the doctor who initially received the patient handled the case.
If he really beca a "surgery hog," it would make things difficult for him at work. How would that make him any different from the Qin Hai of the past?
Following his usual habit, Liu Banxia first carefully examined the diagnostic report. Good, it was a routine surgical case. Although the appendix was sowhat inflad, there were no signs of pus formation or exudate.
The elderly lady had chosen the small incision because she didn’t want general anesthesia, always feeling that after general anesthesia, there was a chance she might not open her eyes again.
For Liu Banxia, this kind of surgery was incredibly easy. While chatting with the elderly lady, he removed her appendix. When the elderly lady was wheeled out of the operating room, she still seed a bit wistful, as if she could have stayed a little longer.
This simple surgery earned Liu Banxia 80 experience points: 50 skill proficiency points for Diagnosis, 20 for Dressing Change Technique, 40 for Suture Technique, 100 for Appendectomy Skill, and 2 Glory Points.
Even with his rating, the experience points he received now were pitifully few. This was because he was exceptionally proficient at appendectomies, a fact that beca even more pronounced after the system upgrade.
That’s why he was now even more eagerly anticipating the Ergency Departnt’s move to the new building. More patients ant more potential surgeries, and then he could happily level up.
The system wasn’t always so stingy. It all depended on his proficiency in the respective surgery and the complexity of the cases he encountered.
"That was quick work. I’ll treat you to a al when I’m free," Jiang Tao, who was waiting outside, said with a smile.
"I won’t be polite then. How did you know I was off today?" Liu Banxia asked curiously.
"Chief Director Xu called . The elderly lady said she had abdominal pain. An examination revealed appendicitis, so I imdiately thought of you," Jiang Tao explained.
"That’s the spirit. You can think of more often in the future. Director Jiang, I can’t chat any longer; I have to get going," Liu Banxia announced.
"Alright. When you co to work tomorrow, drop by my office for a chat," Jiang Tao invited.
Liu Banxia was taken aback. Jiang Tao definitely had sothing on his mind. However, he didn’t know what it was. For now, accompanying his parents was more important. He couldn’t just leave them with the three young won and shirk his responsibilities.
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