When the Doctor Uses A Hack

The emergency department means facing all kinds of situations and requires all kinds of preparations.

Even a small child's incident with eating an egg can stir up such a commotion.

Life is always like this. Things you consider insignificant are usually so, but you fear those small probability events.

In fact, the purpose of medicine is just that.

Even the flu, many people get through it and say it's nothing, don't worry.

Yet, every year, the number of deaths from flu worldwide is counted in the tens of thousands.

So, life is very much like that lyric:

"What you can't have is always in turmoil, those favored have nothing to fear!"

Chen Cang and Zhang Yuan, along with others, took the ambulance to the hospital.

Little Bei's fever was now increasingly severe.

Little Nan saw his brother unconscious and seemed to forget he was also a patient, tears flowing incessantly.

He kept saying, "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!"

"I was wrong!"

His voice was choked with sobs, mixed with deep remorse.

Though the two often bickered, the bond between brothers was profound.

Even though his stomach ache hadn't fully subsided, his inner guilt made him unable to stand up straight.

At eleven years old, he already understood the meaning of responsibility.

He knew that if his brother fell ill, it was his responsibility.

Uncle Chen Cang's words echoed completely in his ears.

It turned out they had eaten raw eggs, leading to his brother's fever and unconsciousness.

Thinking of this, Little Nan was filled with fear.

"Uncle Chen, please save my brother, okay?"

"I was wrong. I'll never let him eat random things again!"

"Save Little Bei!"

After speaking, he carefully touched his brother's hot hand, saying, "Little Bei, wake up, okay? I'll give you anything to eat. I won't fight you for food anymore, I'll give you all the tasty things, wake up!"

"I won't bully you anymore, okay... I won't fight with you over toys either..."

Watching the sensible Little Nan, the parents could only sigh helplessly.

They looked at Chen Cang and asked, "Doctor Chen... Little Bei, is he...?"

Chen Cang had Zhang Yuan measure the temperature, 38.6 degrees Celsius!

Such a temperature was truly worrisome.

However, it couldn't be concluded as bacteremia or sepsis caused by bacteria entering the lesion.

It could also be due to an immune reaction causing the fever.

"Let's rehydrate first, intravenous infusion of 5% glucose saline."

Chen Cang wasn't rushing to start antibiotics, as it might be pure gastroenteritis type Salmonella food poisoning, using antibiotics would be a mistake.

Because using antimicrobial drugs doesn't change the course of the disease and could prolong the shedding of the resistant strains in the intestines.

Now, after nausea, vomiting, frequent diarrhea, and electrolyte imbalance, combined with fever, symptomatic support treatment is a better choice.

The same treatment was applied to Little Nan.

Chen Cang looked down at Little Nan with tears in his eyes, realizing the child was really scared!

Sometimes, being an older brother might truly come with a sense of responsibility.

Fortunately, the neighborhood was close to the hospital.

Upon arrival, Chen Cang quickly arranged for blood tests.

The complete blood count results came out soon, and when he got the test report, he sighed with relief.

Fortunately, there was no more serious bacteremia or sepsis.

In that case, routine treatment would suffice, and there was no need to worry excessively.

The child's parents had been anxiously waiting for a long time, and upon seeing Chen Cang come out in the lobby, they quickly ran over: "Doctor Chen, is everything alright?"

Chen Cang nodded: "It's not a big issue."

"But a recovery period might be needed."

"A child's intestinal flora resistance is insufficient, after this ordeal, luckily it's fine, but during this time, easily digestible liquid or semi-liquid diets should be provided. Normal diets should be resumed slowly after the condition improves."

"Okay, okay!" The mother finally felt reassured, "It's good that it's okay, scared me to death."

And then wiped away her tears.

Honestly, for parents, the worry for a child is much more significant than being sick themselves.

The three of them headed toward the ward together.

There, they saw Little Nan sitting on the bed, talking to Little Bei, alternating between apologies and promises.

Seeing this scene, everyone felt a sudden sense of comfort.

Chen Cang actually hoped his first child would be a boy, and the second could be a girl, or a boy.

Because if the eldest is a boy, the child might have more sense of responsibility.

And be more accountable.

The parents went in to comfort the children while Chen Cang and Qin Yue observed that the situation was gradually improving and left the room, giving the family some private space.

When it comes to children, it's truly a never-ending concern.

Not only do you need to teach him how to be a person, but you also need to provide him with various life knowledge.

Chen Cang increasingly felt that the responsibility of medical care was not just about curing but also about publicity and education.

Preventing illness is definitely better than treating it after it occurs!

Zhang Yuan and Yang Hui were on night duty together, Chen Cang had been here for a year, and the two hadn't gotten together yet.

Everyone in the department knew these two had feelings for each other, but it seemed no one wanted to break the silence.

Seeing them debating about eggs, it seemed... they could always debate over anything.

Of course, maybe they enjoy this feeling.

Who knows!

Seeing this, Chen Cang suddenly smiled and said: "Zhang Yuan, would you like to go back to Anyang with me?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the office suddenly fell silent.

Truth be told, this was the first time Chen Cang had publicly said something like this in the department.

For a moment, everyone looked at Zhang Yuan with envy.

Chen Cang's proactive recruitment was clear; it was essentially a fast track to success.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan's first reaction was excitement; he wanted to go!

Only a fool wouldn't want to!

But the next moment, his immediate reaction was to look at Yang Hui, as if... observing her response.

Yang Hui, hearing this, naturally was happy. If Zhang Yuan followed Chen Cang, his future career path would be promising, but... her gaze soon became much more lost.

Life is like this. When it moves along its original trajectory, it's hard to break it. But when change occurs, choices appear.

And how to choose becomes very important.

Yang Hui glanced at Zhang Yuan, happy yet reluctant, but that's just the nature of youthful love, hoping the other does well.

Looking at Zhang Yuan staring at her, Yang Hui laughed and scolded:

"Why are you looking at me? Show-off!"

Zhang Yuan laughed awkwardly: "I'm not showing off, I mean... I'm afraid if I leave, you'll become the most incapable person in our emergency department six."

Zhang Yuan really hesitated!

Yang Hui immediately laughed and scolded: "Get lost quickly, just the sight of you annoys me."

"I'm waiting for Director Yu to find me a handsome partner, you're so clumsy."

Zhang Yuan's gaze showed a hint of disappointment, he wanted to leave, yet didn't want to.

It seemed difficult to balance family and career.

Some say, isn't it just a matter of distance?

But for a clinical doctor, being in different places might mean rarely seeing each other.

Work is already busy enough, life's burdens make us weary, and not having someone beside you to care can be painful!

Distance may create beauty, but the beauty is for those who got in first, definitely not you, so don't believe those motivational tales and nonsense.

In this world, besides your parents, not many people are willing to wait for you.

When Chen Cang came to the emergency department, the first people he saw were Zhang Yuan and Yang Hui.

The two of them kept calling him a genius all the way here.

Chen Cang had already sensed there was something special about them.

For Zhang Yuan, Chen Cang was also willing to mentor him because, after all, he was a hardworking young man who had helped Chen Cang a lot.

He was willing to nurture Zhang Yuan.

However, Zhang Yuan truly hesitated. He looked at Chen Cang, full of guilt.

"Professor Chen, I..."

Chen Cang's gaze was firm as he looked at Zhang Yuan, saying nothing.

Zhang Yuan suddenly took a deep breath and said, "I am willing!"

After saying this, his tone was noticeably more determined.

Yang Hui, however, looked a bit helpless, smiling as she said, "Now that's more like a man!"

Zhang Yuan didn't speak, turned around, and grabbed Yang Hui: "There's something even more manly!"

With that, Zhang Yuan directly pulled Yang Hui into his arms.

And kissed her directly!

This scene left everyone stunned.

Even Chen Cang didn't expect Zhang Yuan would be so bold... so ruthless!

The office fell silent, with only the sound of Yang Hui and Zhang Yuan's rapid breathing audible.

It seemed as if time had stopped.

Yang Hui was utterly bewildered; she didn't expect Zhang Yuan would... would... kiss her?

At that moment, Yang Hui didn't know how to react!

Conflicted!

Complex!

To say she didn't like Zhang Yuan would be a lie.

They liked each other, yet neither of them said it out loud.

It seemed like a gamble, where whoever spoke first lost.

But, does love really require gambling?

Does it really matter who wins or loses?

Perhaps, all it takes is one opportunity to break the metaphorical paper-thin barrier.

But when Zhang Yuan took the initiative, Yang Hui suddenly regretted it.

Why should you take the initiative?

Just as Yang Hui decided to retaliate, Zhang Yuan suddenly let go.

At this moment, he was filled with inner turmoil, his heart was a mess, anxious and uneasy, though he had prepared himself.

No matter what, he needed to express his innermost thoughts.

He was going to leave anyway, so if Yang Hui didn't object, he would refuse to go with Chen Cang and stay!

But!

If Yang Hui slapped him, he would leave. Yeah... even two slaps and he'd still leave.

If he had to go, at least he could say he'd given it a try, even if it meant acting like a rogue... being a rogue was okay too!

Zhang Yuan nervously looked at Yang Hui: "Yang Hui, I like you, I really like you, will you go with me to Anyang?"

"If you love me, I won't go. Otherwise, come with me to Anyang, and I'll support you!"

Yang Hui looked at Zhang Yuan and angrily raised her hand. Seeing this, Zhang Yuan couldn't help but sigh.

So...

He was still considered a rogue.

Zhang Yuan closed his eyes, waiting for the slap when suddenly he felt someone wrap their arms around his neck, and then... wet lips touched his!

At that moment!

Zhang Yuan was stunned.

He hadn't expected such a scene to occur.

He had considered all sorts of possibilities, except for this one.

After a long while, the two of them broke apart.

Yang Hui was very pleased: "You're mine now!"

"Go to Anyang and behave yourself, or else I'll fly over and operate on you!"

Zhang Yuan was overjoyed!

Right there...

In the instant Yang Hui kissed him, he had already thought of their child's name.

"Alright!"

"Wait for me!"

Seeing this, Chen Cang smiled and said, "Alright, you can stop now."

"I'll give you a choice, both of you can come to Anyang with me, or... I won't take Zhang Yuan at all."

Yang Hui's face changed: "Please, Professor Chen, take him with you!"

Chen Cang smiled and said, "What I mean is, I have already signed a partnership agreement with our hospital, so doctors can come and study at each other's hospitals."

"You can arrange the time yourselves."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yuan and Yang Hui quickly nodded and bowed:

"Thank you, Professor Chen!"

"Thank you very much!"

Chen Cang nodded with a smile: "Alright, you two are on night duty, I'm leaving."

With that, Chen Cang left the office with Qin Yue.

Once they were out of the emergency building, Qin Yue couldn't help but laugh: "Were you doing that on purpose?"

Chen Cang paused, putting on an innocent face, and smiled: "What was I doing on purpose?"

Qin Yue jumped right in front of Chen Cang, raised her hand, pointed her finger at him, and bent over with her little head tilted in an "I can see through you" manner: "Play dumb!"

"Fess up honestly. Are you an expert in romance?"

"You've got the moves!"

"Back then, did you use these sly tricks to deceive me?"

Hearing this, Chen Cang couldn't help but laugh: "Of course."

"When I make a move, it's naturally a clean hit!"

Qin Yue was so mad she stomped her feet: "I'm so mad, I... I..."

Chen Cang laughed happily, directly picking up Qin Yue: "You've already been tricked by me, and you still want to leave?"

"Hurry home and be my lady!"

With that, he playfully spanked Qin Yue on the butt!

Qin Yue was both annoyed and furious: "Let me go, I'll call the police!"

With a sneer, Chen Cang said: "This is my turf, you can scream yourself hoarse, it won't help!"

Just as Chen Cang finished speaking, a security guard uncle came running over!

"This is your turf? In broad daylight... Miss, don't be afraid, let me..."

The security guard came running with a baton, and upon seeing Chen Cang, he scratched his head, smiled awkwardly:

"Oh, Professor Chen, uh... take care on the road!"

With that, he pretended not to have seen anything, got up, and left.

Seeing this, Qin Yue was dumbfounded.

Chen Cang laughed merrily.

"See? Everyone here is mine!"

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PS: Fun Fact: Raw eggs are not easily absorbed.

Because they contain anti-trypsin, which inhibits digestion and absorption of proteins by the stomach and intestines.

Moreover, raw eggs are liquid, so they don't stay in the gastrointestinal tract for long. Cooking destroys the existing anti-trypsin and changes the structure of the egg, making 95% of its protein digestible.

Conclusion: It's better to eat cooked eggs.