When the Doctor Uses A Hack

It was as if he had become a top performer in a daze.

Tao Zi’s words had truly shocked Meng Xi!

How come I had no idea that Chen Cang was so strong?

Did Chen Cang learn my techniques?

But did I teach him the surgery for constrictive pericarditis?

Even if I did… don’t I know my own level? I am far behind Director Tao!

However, seeing the surprise and admiration on everyone’s faces when they looked at him, Meng Xi felt delightfully elated.

The feeling of being highly regarded by people was really awesome!

With this thought, Meng Xi couldn’t help but puff out his chest a little, but then… his clothes felt a bit tight.

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Meanwhile, back in his office, Chen Cang suddenly heard:n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

[Ding! Meng Xi’s favorability +10!]

Chen Cang was startled.

What the heck?

What’s going on?

How did Teacher Meng’s favorability increase by 10 points!

This kind of shock isn’t easy to come by!

Last time it took me a lot of effort to gain 10 points, and now I’ve suddenly gained another 10 points.

My favorability with Teacher Meng has gone back up to 40 points.

The video broadcast in the office only showed the surgical video, which turned to a black screen after the surgery ended, naturally blocking out any visibility or audibility of the surroundings.

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In the operating room, Tao Zi kept exclaiming, “Director Meng is truly young and promising, flourishing in both research and clinical work! Director Xia, the cardiology department of East University Hospital is really full of talents!”

Although Xia Gaofeng was somewhat confused, the feeling of being complimented was naturally great.

“Oh, it’s nothing! Director Tao is too kind.”

But now Xia Gaofeng regretted not paying more attention to Meng Xi’s surgeries in the past.

He had been unaware of the treasure he had right under his nose, allowing Tao Zi to get there first.

Thinking of this, Xia Gaofeng felt somewhat regretful.

However, at this moment, a director suddenly said,

“Right, I have another surgery today too, another patient with constrictive pericarditis… How about it, Director Meng, would you demonstrate for us?”

As soon as these words came out, everyone’s eyes around him lit up!

Right!

That’s a great idea.

Even Xia Gaofeng and Tao Zi nearby were looking at Meng Xi with great anticipation.

Meng Xi was also taken aback.

Oh man…

I…

In comparison to Tao Zi, his skills were significantly lacking.

But Tao Zi had built him up so much, what was he supposed to do?

With this thought, Meng Xi couldn’t help but sigh, it didn’t matter, he would just do it!

If push came to shove, he would openly admit his limited abilities.

But then Tao Zi said, “By the way, where’s Xiao Chen? Didn’t Chen Cang come? I think we could let Xiao Chen give it a try.”

Just as Meng Xi was getting ready to step forward, after hearing Tao Zi’s suggestion, he suddenly had a thought, right!

Chen Cang could do it!

If I can’t, why not Chen Cang?

After saying this, he picked up the phone: “I’ll call Xiao Chen over.”

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When Chen Cang received Teacher Meng’s call, he immediately heard the system’s notification sound.

[Ding! Aid Teacher Meng out of a predicament, and upon successful resolution, automatically receive: +10 Meng Xi’s favorability.]

Chen Cang’s eyes lit up, 10 points of favorability, and with his own 50 points, just another 10 points would allow him to exchange for a Level 3 cardiac surgery skill.

With that thought, Chen Cang suddenly felt excited and quickly nodded.

“Teacher, wait for me, I’ll be right there!”

Chen Cang hung up the phone and sprang to his feet, dashing towards the operating room.

Once he entered the operating room, everyone looked at Chen Cang with curiosity.

Was this young Chen really as impressive as Director Tao Zi had said?

The crowd… still harbored some doubts.

But since he was already here, might as well give it a try!

Everyone was half convinced, even Meng Xi felt uncertain.

She cautiously pulled Chen Cang aside and, while washing up, asked with a skeptical look in her big eyes, “Can you do it?”

Chen Cang blurted out without hesitation, “Definitely!”

Meng Xi was taken aback, “Really?”

Chen Cang, “Of course!”

After washing their hands, Chen Cang walked in and another chief surgeon of cardiothoracic surgery, Gao Jianxin, approached him, “Xiao Chen, let me fill you in on the patient’s condition.”

“Tuberculous pericarditis, long-term… The current situation is constrictive pericarditis, and it’s not very clear what the specifics are, but be careful during the surgery!”

Chen Cang nodded, and after discussing with Chief Gao for a while and reviewing the images, he felt he had a good understanding.

After endotracheal intubation by the anesthesiologist, general anesthesia was administered, and the patient was placed in the conventional supine position.

Chen Cang said to the nurse, “Elevate the scapular area on the back.”

The male nurse, Xiao Qin, hurriedly nodded, placing a sterile sheet under the patient.

There were quite a few male nurses in the operating room, as transferring patients is physically demanding, and sometimes girls lack the physical strength that boys have.

The crowd was slightly surprised to see Chen Cang propping up the back.

Was he going to use the conventional incision?

Yes! This time, Chen Cang did not choose the incision everyone was expecting but switched to another traditional surgical approach.

Chen Cang held the scalpel and sliced right through the center of the sternum!

Hmm, this cut was very decisive.

The area behind the sternum was clean, without any adhesions, which eased the onlookers’ minds a bit.

Sometimes, adhesions are completely invisible from the outside examination.

Often, after opening the abdomen or chest, there are unexpected surprises, or shocks.

Chen Cang’s chest opening was crisp and neat, with very little bleeding.

Gao Jianxin personally assisted Chen Cang, nodding in approval; it seemed that Xiao Chen truly had the skill.

Chen Cang turned:

“Rib spreader!”

Gao Jianxin quickly handed over the rib spreader, prying apart the sternum on both sides.

Now, the pericardium was exposed.

Seeing this, Chen Cang immediately frowned!

Because the appearance of the pericardium… seemed off.

Even Gao Jianxin detected the anomaly!

“This pericardium seems to have some serious adhesions.”

Indeed!

Experienced doctors could tell just by looking at this pericardium that the adhesions inside were severe – such is the power of experience.

The onlookers surrounded the operating table, also surrounding with curiosity.

Yet Meng Xi looked on nervously at Chen Cang, fearing that he might encounter a problem.

Chen Cang picked up the scalpel blade and began to peel away the pericardium from the tip of the heart.

However, as he made the incision, Chen Cang noticed a problem – the pericardium had thickened noticeably!

This would significantly increase the difficulty.

[Ding! Constrictive Pericarditis Monster, Boss Level, LV60, Severe adhesions causing thickening of the pericardium, with serious adhesion between the pericardium and the heart muscle. Be extremely careful not to damage the myocardium during separation.]

Chen Cang was momentarily taken aback, unable to help but swallow!

Not out of fear!

But out of longing!

He hadn’t encountered a big boss like this in a long time, and to be honest, Chen Cang was quite looking forward to it.

To the others, however, his reaction came off as hesitation.

Gao Jianxin was frowning, “These adhesions are severe. Pericardial decortication might be very troublesome, right? Xiao Chen… can you handle it? Should we ask Director Tao to step in?”

Chen Cang shook his head, picked up the scalpel blade, and began peeling layer by layer.

His eyes didn’t show fear, but were filled with excitement!