Chapter 00008: Frozen Silkworm Disease
# Frozen Silkworm Disease
Chapter 8
Novel: Abandon The Universe
Chapter 8: Frozen Silkworm Disease
Lan Xiaobu was quite satisfied; this kind of job where he did not have to work but still received money was his favorite. Many times, he didn’t even need to go to the hospital. The only downside was that every day he had to accompany Ji Zheng to study Lancomycin for four hours. However, this was already quite good for him.
Aside from the four hours spent with Ji Zheng, almost all of Lan Xiaobu's time was devoted to cultivation. In just a month, he could clearly feel his Inner Qi flowing like a small river. Even when he stirred his Inner Qi, he could hear the sound of its movement.
Even though he had not yet begun practicing any techniques, at this moment, Lan Xiaobu could easily shatter a piece of bluestone the size of a grinding wheel with a single punch.
Ji Zheng was equally pleased. He found that all his problems could be resolved with Lan Xiaobu. Sometimes, it wasn’t just about the issue of Lancomycin; even other medical problems could also be addressed by Lan Xiaobu.
He increasingly believed that Lan Xiaobu spoke the truth; Lan Xiaobu's medical skills were not inferior to those of most doctors. Since Lan Xiaobu had come to intern under him, he didn’t dare let him see patients clinically; otherwise, he believed Lan Xiaobu would perform exceptionally well.
It could be said that if a professor were to learn of Lan Xiaobu’s abilities, not to mention a salary of ten thousand a month, even a hundred thousand a month would not be enough to stop people from vying to invite Lan Xiaobu to be their assistant.
Because of Lan Xiaobu’s prowess, Ji Zheng did not mind at all that Lan Xiaobu came and went as he pleased. In just half a month, he not only gained a clearer understanding of the side effects of Lancomycin but also obtained explicit data for reference.
Ji Zheng calculated the date and decided to publish a paper on the harmful cells caused by Lancomycin by the end of the month. This paper would not be possible without Lan Xiaobu's contributions, and he intended to include Lan Xiaobu's name as a co-author.
In the Emergency Department, aside from assisting Ji Zheng, Lan Xiaobu did not get involved in any other matters and had never seen a patient in the Emergency Department.
It was not that Lan Xiaobu was incapable or that he worried about not having a medical license; it was simply because he had seen far too much life and death. For Lan Xiaobu, the most important thing was that flying saucer deep within Kunlun Mountain. Thus, aside from cultivation, he immersed himself in self-studying various physics and electronics-related knowledge.
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In Room 811 of the Bin'an Creek Moon Hotel, a middle-aged man sat at a table with a very grim expression. He had been deceived, tricked by a seemingly inexperienced young student who had not even graduated from campus.
Cheng Jianjie had encountered all kinds of people since his debut; he had seen countless situations, yet he had fallen into the hands of a young brat. He was certain that the student who called himself Shang Wei had not shown any signs of lying when they spoke. Yet, the other party had deceived him.
Upon arriving in Bin'an, the first thing he did was search for Shang Wei. With his connections, he could find anyone, even if it was just an ant that had come to Bin'an. In fact, the big data of Bin'an showed that no university student named Shang Wei had recently arrived. There were a few with that name, but none were the one he sought.
There was no need to think; it was certain that the identity of Shang Wei from Jin City University of Technology was also fake.
Cheng Jianjie frowned, pondering how to proceed with his search when his phone rang.
Upon answering, a crisp female voice came through, “Brother Cheng, we found him. There is indeed a student named Shang Wei at Jin City University of Technology, a Physics and Electronics major in the Class of 40…”
“What? Shang Wei is really at Jin City University?” Cheng Jianjie exclaimed in surprise, realizing he had misjudged again. Previously, he had not found anyone in Bin'an and immediately concluded that Lan Xiaobu's claim about Jin City University of Technology was also false. What he did not expect was that this identity turned out to be true.
“Yes, Brother Cheng, Shang Wei is indeed at Jin City University of Technology, and he is a top student,” the voice on the phone continued.
Cheng Jianjie took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions as he asked, “When did Shang Wei leave Jin City University? Where did he go? Where is his home? Do you have a contact number?”
“Ah…” A surprised gasp came from the other end, followed by the woman’s voice, “Shang Wei hasn’t left Jin City University! I’ve confirmed that he is still at school, and his home is in Jin City. I have his contact information. Also, the Shang family claims to be the first in Jin City, with considerable influence even in Huaxia.”
A bad premonition washed over Cheng Jianjie, causing his hands to tremble slightly. The things he had worked so hard to obtain must not be lost. “Help me arrange a meeting with Shang Wei. I’ll be in Jin City today, and I need to see him tonight.” After hastily agreeing, Cheng Jianjie hung up the phone and began purchasing a plane ticket. No matter how powerful the Shang family was, they should not think they could take away what belonged to him, Cheng Jianjie. The Shang family was formidable, but the Savage Crocodile Gang was not to be trifled with either.
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Lan Xiaobu walked out of Ji Zheng's laboratory, having completed his task for the day. Next, he naturally needed to hurry back to cultivate.
Before he reached the Emergency Department, he noticed a crowd gathered, with cries emanating from within.
Lan Xiaobu sighed; such occurrences were something he could see every day in the hospital, and they were not matters he could intervene in.
“Director Xing, I beg you, Xiaoman cannot lose her leg! Without her leg, she won’t be able to survive…” A middle-aged woman knelt on the ground, her hands clutching the left leg of a middle-aged doctor.
Although Lan Xiaobu had only been at Kunhu Hospital for a little over a month and had never involved himself in such matters, he still recognized who that middle-aged doctor was. Xing Yigeng, an orthopedic specialist at Kunhu Hospital, was known for treating many orthopedic patients from out of town who had not found success elsewhere. It was not that Kunhu Hospital was exceptionally powerful; it was simply because they had the best orthopedic expert, Xing Yigeng.
Xing Yigeng bent down to help the middle-aged woman up, but she was almost prostrate on the ground, repeatedly bowing her head, making it impossible for him to lift her.
Sighing, Xing Yigeng could only say, “Sister, if I had even the slightest way to help, I wouldn’t let such a young girl undergo amputation. I am a doctor, and if I cannot save a patient, it pains me just as much. She has Frozen Silkworm Disease, and her leg bones are completely necrotic. If the amputation is delayed, it may even affect…”
The people around began to persuade the middle-aged woman, helping her to her feet. Xing Yigeng sighed again, shook his head, and quickly turned to leave. He had encountered such situations many times, yet every time, his heart felt equally heavy. He hated his limited abilities.
It was also due to his nature that his medical skills continued to rise, and he was now considered one of the top orthopedic experts in the country. Even so, there were still many patients he could not treat. Frozen Silkworm Disease was one that he could not treat, and not only could he not treat it, but there were currently no doctors in the world who could truly treat Frozen Silkworm Disease.
Lan Xiaobu shook his head. From a distance, he saw a young girl lying on a hospital bed, appearing to be around sixteen or seventeen years old, with a look of despair in her eyes akin to dead ashes. That gaze reminded him of Su Cen.
Lan Xiaobu knew that even if Dr. Xing were to amputate the girl’s leg, she would not survive. He was all too familiar with that look of despair. When Su Cen left, she had the same look in her eyes.
Originally intending to leave the hospital, Lan Xiaobu found himself quietly standing in a corner. He looked at the helpless mother and daughter, feeling an unusual sorrow in his heart.
He could treat Frozen Silkworm Disease, but even if he wanted to help, he had no qualifications to do so. If discovered, not only would he, Lan Xiaobu, face consequences for recklessly performing surgery as an intern, but Ji Zheng would also be implicated.
The crowd slowly dispersed, leaving only the nurse pushing the hospital bed and the helpless mother and daughter.
“Sister Shu, let’s go to the ward first. Don’t think too much; Xiaoman will ultimately get better…” The nurse’s words sounded somewhat weak.
The middle-aged woman continued to gaze blankly in the direction where Xing Yigeng had left. The only thing echoing in her mind was a sentence from her attending physician before her transfer, “If anyone in the country can cure Xiaoman’s leg, it can only be Dr. Xing Yigeng…”
As for Dr. Xing, he must not have seen clearly just now; she had to see him again. A glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes as she grabbed the nurse beside her and said, “Please go call Dr. Xing again. He must not have seen clearly just now. If he takes another look, perhaps he will find a better solution.”
The nurse beside her showed a troubled expression. “Sister Shu, all of Xiaoman’s scans have been done, and the various test data are very clear. Dr. Xing should not have made a mistake.”
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