Chapter 467 Fate

Just by looking at Li San Niang and the other doctors' expressions, the tall, strong man knew that Zhu Niang's condition was not optimistic.

"How is it? How is it?"

Will Zhu Niang be alright after getting the needles inserted?

She still looks like she's in pain! Doctor, female doctor, please save Zhu Niang!

Li San Niang glanced at Nan Xing, who quickly stepped forward to explain to the man and calm him down. Meanwhile, the five doctors gathered together, discussing what to do.

In modern times, if the patient is taken to the hospital in time, the cyst can be removed conservatively under laparoscopy, ensuring that the ovary remains intact and fertility is preserved.

If the condition is severe, the only option is a laparoscopic oophorectomy on the affected side.

But in the Tang Dynasty at this time, even if Li San Niang had some kind of cheat code, she couldn't possibly treat him without the right tools.

However, surgery is not a one-time event; there are a series of post-operative issues and so on.

Li San Niang couldn't save this person at this moment.

"Didn't I just ask? The two of them already have a son. So if..." Manager Gao looked up at Li San Niang and the others and said, "If it doesn't work out, we'll use a strong medicine. Whether they live or die is up to fate."

Li San Niang suddenly looked up at Manager Gao, thinking that this was all she could do, and then lowered her head again.

Seeing Li San Niang's state, Doctor Cui comforted her, saying, "Doctor Li, please don't be like this."

Nine times out of ten, these acute illnesses are like this: they can't be cured. The lucky ones might survive, but the rest won't.

Li San Niang nodded sadly, then looked up at Doctor Cui and said, "I know, but I just can't bear it."

Just as Li San Niang was about to explain to the tall, strong man, Manager Gao stopped her: "I'll go instead. Judging from his appearance, he might do something rash."

Li San Niang turned to look at the tall, strong man kneeling beside Zhu Niang. After thinking for a moment, she accepted Manager Gao's offer.

As Li San Niang and Tang Mingyue were discussing how to prescribe the medicine for this last desperate attempt, they heard a tall, strong man's roar from behind: "What?"

How can it be beyond saving?

Zhu Niang is perfectly fine, isn't she?

You are all skilled doctors, please save her!

I'm kneeling before you, I'm kowtowing to you, I beg you, please save Zhu Niang!

Just as Manager Gao was about to lean over and help Nanxing pull the man up, the man, with a choked sob, pulled a purse from his chest. He emptied the loose silver from the purse into his palm and pleaded with Manager Gao, “I have silver, I have money, I have money! Doctor, please, please save Zhu Niang, please save her!”

My child and I can't live without her.

"Pearl Girl, Pearl Girl, open your eyes and look, look!"

Upon hearing this, Li Sanniang knew something was wrong. She quickly turned around and passed between the man and Manager Gao to Zhu Niang's side. She took Zhu Niang's pulse and felt her heartbeat. Li Sanniang had no choice but to insert two more needles into Zhu Niang's body.

"The bleeding has increased; let's administer stronger medication."

Manager Gao looked at the man kneeling on the ground and asked directly, "You are her son-in-law. Now that things have come to this, as I just told you, if we use strong medicine to save him, it will be very difficult for him to have children in the future."

If you agree to administer strong medicine, we'll get the medicine, brew it, and force-feed it to her right away.

If you don't agree, then you can take it away; our clinic can't save it.

With tears still on his face, the man hurriedly looked up at Manager Gao in a daze and repeated, "Huh? Can't have children anymore?"

Why can't I have babies anymore?

I only have one son.

Feeling the rapidly dropping body temperature beneath her, Li Sanniang could no longer bear it and roared at the man, "Hurry up, are you going to use a strong drug or not?"

The man had originally intended to spend money to treat Zhu Niang, but after hearing from Manager Gao that even if she was lucky enough to be saved, she would never be able to have any more children, he hesitated, became fearful, and wavered.

Li San Niang knew the outcome as soon as she saw the man avoid her gaze.

Li San Niang glared at the man, removed the gold needles that were already on Zhu Niang's body, and then inserted new needles to relieve the pain.

"There's nothing I can do, except make your journey less painful."

Next, the man who had been kneeling on the ground struggled to get up and came to Zhu Niang's side. Looking at Zhu Niang's increasingly pale face, he lowered his head and cried softly, muttering, "People like us, it's all fate, it's all fate, it's fate."

Seeing his state, Li San Niang didn't say anything more. She helped the man lift Zhu Niang from the wooden bed frame and carried her away from the clinic, making the man seem several sizes smaller.

Sitting in the chair, Li Sanniang seemed somewhat depressed, her head lowered as she stared unconsciously at the paper and pen on the table, lost in thought.

Qiu Xiang was a little worried and called out to Li San Niang with concern, "San Niangzi, let me pour you a cup of hot water."

Holding the cup with its scalding hot water inside, feeling the warmth of her fingertips, Li Sanniang spoke: "I know he had no other choice."

That potent medicine contains several expensive herbs; if he were to take just one dose, he wouldn't have enough money in his purse to pay for it.

I know that he made the most correct choice objectively.

I know that he was right to give up on saving Nazhu Niang.

But why do I feel so sad?

Li San Niang looked up at Qiu Xiang, who was sitting down beside her, and said, "Qiu Xiang, I know that I am just a small doctor with some skills. I can't save everyone."

I simply believe that the most worthwhile thing for me is to treat as many people as possible within my capabilities.

I know, I know everything.

Even though I know now, my heart is still so sad.

Qiu Xiang, I…

Qiu Xiang hugged Li San Niang, gently stroking Li San Niang's back with her right hand, and whispered in response, "I know, San Niangzi, I know everything."

You've done your best, you've done your best, that's enough, that's enough.

Let yourself off the hook.

Li San Niang hugged Qiu Xiang back, closed her eyes, forced back her tears, and only let the tip of her nose tingle slightly, trying not to think too much.

At this moment, Qiu Xiang was thinking: "Third Sister is still too soft-hearted. She can't bear to see her daughter suffer."

There are millions of people in this world, how can they all be saved?

After a few moments, Li San Niang composed herself and asked Qiu Xiang to open the curtain, since there were still quite a few people waiting outside with number plates for her to see.

This world, regardless of who lives or dies, will continue to operate in an orderly manner.

Therefore, the best way is to cherish yourself.