Chapter 318 She's More Important Than Me

Jerris was somewhat surprised to see Xia Ningxi enter the operating room, and frowned as he asked, "Why are you in here?"

"If I didn't come in, could you handle it well?" Xia Ningxi retorted.

Jerry said, "Of course."

“I’m talking about your eyes,” Xia Ningxi said.

It's common knowledge that Jerry has eye problems, which prevents him from undergoing lengthy and delicate surgeries; otherwise, he wouldn't have been replaced as the lead surgeon in the first place.

This had always been a knot in Jerris's heart. Because of his eye injury, he had lost many opportunities. Now, hearing Xia Ningxi say this, Jerris could only silently step aside and give the lead surgeon position to Xia Ningxi.

Xia Ningxi asked, "Where's the equipment you brought from abroad?"

“They’re all here,” Jerris replied.

Xia Ningxi asked, "Where is the chip?"

Upon hearing this, Jerris's expression hardened: "What do you want to do?"

"I want to remove the blood clot in Xia Wanwan's brain and implant a chip at the same time, so that she won't need a third craniotomy," Xia Ningxi said.

Jerris was shocked by her audacious idea and asked in astonishment, "Are you crazy? This is extremely risky."

"It's not like there's no chance of success, is it?" Xia Ningxi countered.

Jerry said, "You're gambling with her life."

Xia Ningxi said, "Even if we don't implant the chip now, there's still an 80% chance she'll die. So why can't we implant the chip at the same time as the craniotomy? Can't the things you've researched be safely used in surgery?"

"What a joke! Our technology is the most advanced in the world. The probability of rejection after implantation is only one in two hundred thousand." Jerris was furious with Xia Ningxi. "You can doubt our clinical surgeries, but you can't doubt what we've researched."

Xia Ningxi: "Since you've put it that way, let's proceed with the surgery. I'll be the lead surgeon, and you can prepare everything I need."

Jerry said, "There has never been any clinical surgery of this kind in China so far. Think it through. If it is unsuccessful, it will have a huge impact on your future."

To date, no one in the entire country has performed this type of surgery on a person in a vegetative state.

In fact, there are very few publicly disclosed successful surgical cases abroad.

This surgery is extremely risky, with a very high probability of death. If Xia Ningxi succeeds, it will solidify her position in the entire medical field, but if she fails, Xia Wanwan will lose her life.

However, the choice is not actually in Jerris's hands.

They gave the choice to Huo Nanxiao, letting him decide.

Huo Nanxiao said, "Do as Xia Ningxi says."

After receiving confirmation, Jerris said nothing and quickly went into the operating room.

The hospital director and other doctors also heard about this and came to check on the situation. After all, this kind of surgery was very rare for them, and they all came to the observation room to check the surveillance footage with a learning attitude.

Not only that, even the president of the Imperial City Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital personally came to Ninghai Hospital.

Because of Xia Ningxi's surgery, which connected with the chip implantation surgery that Tang En had previously performed, if successful, Xia Wanwan will be able to wake up soon. This technology is extremely rare, and clinical surgery is even more so.

In almost half an hour, the entire observation room was packed with people, all watching Xia Ningxi perform the surgery.

Several experts reviewed Xia Wanwan's medical records again and again, all feeling that Xia Ningxi was incredibly bold. However, they also greatly admired Xia Ningxi's courage. But after their admiration, Xia Wanwan's original attending physician asked, "Why did the patient suffer such a severe blow to the head?"

"Aren't all patients like this?" someone wondered.

The attending physician shook his head. After realizing something was wrong, he quickly walked towards Huo Nanxiao and explained the situation.

Huo Nanxiao said, "I understand."

Lu Qi returned shortly afterward.

Huo Nanxiao asked, "Did you find out?"

Lu Qi said, "All the hospital's surveillance cameras have been turned off."

Huo Nanxiao's eyes turned cold: "Say it again."

Lu Qi said, "Before Xia Wanwan's accident, someone must have entered her ward, but during the time of the accident, all the hospital's surveillance equipment was turned off, and no suspicious person was found. Could it be someone from the Han family?"

Hearing this, Xia Luoluo immediately interjected, "The Han family? Is that the Han family that almost killed my sister before? How could they be so vicious! It wasn't enough that they harmed my sister once, they actually tried to harm her a second time! What did my sister do to deserve this?"

She cried and complained, feeling wronged.

Huo Nanxiao said, "If Han Musen had made the move, Wanwan wouldn't be alive. It wasn't him."

Xia Luoluo's face turned pale.

Lu Qi said, "Miss Xia, you were at the hospital before your sister had the accident. Didn't you see any suspicious people?"

"Me? No, I didn't see anyone suspicious." Xia Luoluo shook her head, looking blank.

Lu Qi said, "That's strange."

Xia Luoluo was so nervous that her heart was trembling. She tried her best to remain calm, but her hands, hidden under her sleeves, were already clenched tightly together out of fear.

Huo Nanxiao saw everything Xia Luoluo did, but he didn't say anything. He just waited patiently for Xia Ningxi in the operating room.

This surgery only took four hours.

Four hours later, Xia Ningxi walked out of the operating room.

Huo Nanxiao strode forward: "How is it?"

"The surgery was a success." Xia Ningxi was exhausted.

A hint of surprise flashed in Huo Nanxiao's eyes, then a rare smile appeared on his cold face as he pulled Xia Ningxi into his arms.

Xia Ningxi was stunned for two seconds, but Huo Nanxiao quickly let go of her, and the embrace lasted only a second.

Xia Ningxi felt an indescribable sadness in her heart. She thought to herself, "Forget it. Huo Nanxiao's greatest wish in this life is to wake Xia Wanwan up. What's the use of her being sad?"

She looked at the extremely cold man in front of her and slowly said, "I have treated Xia Wanwan's brain injury and implanted the chip into her body. There will be a seven-day observation period. During this time, I will stay at the hospital to make sure she is alright."

"Thank you," Huo Nanxiao said in a deep voice.

Xia Ningxi said, "About the child..."

“I will take good care of the three of them,” Huo Nanxiao said.

Seeing that there were people all around, Xia Ningxi wanted to bring up the divorce agreement, but she was afraid that outsiders would hear her, so she swallowed the words she was about to say.

Jerris handled all the cleanup. Xia Ningxi was already exhausted after four hours of surgery. Seeing Huo Nanxiao waiting outside the operating room, Xia Ningxi opened her mouth, but then decided against it and returned to Tang En's ward.

Lying in the hospital bed, Tang En looked at her haggard face and asked, "The surgery failed?"

Xia Ningxi snorted coldly; "What a joke! I can't possibly fail. Move aside, I need to take a nap."

Don's face darkened: "I'm a patient."

Xia Ningxi said, "I'm injured too, so get up quickly and give me the bed."

Don: "How can you be so shameless?"

He grumbled under his breath, but still obediently got up and gave the only hospital bed to Xia Ningxi.

The person who came to change Tang En's anti-inflammatory medication saw Xia Ningxi fast asleep on the hospital bed, while Tang En sat beside her in a very pitiful state, wearing a hospital gown, and was quite shocked.

Tang En also felt a little embarrassed, so he coughed lightly and said, "Just put the medicine down."

The nurse said, "Then take good care of yourself."

"Okay, thanks." After saying that, Don walked over and closed the door.

Xia Ningxi slept on Tang En's bed for two hours before Huo Nanxiao came to her door.

A look of surprise flashed in Huo Nanxiao's eyes when he saw Xia Ningxi sleeping on the bed.

Don said, "You've finally arrived. Hurry up and get him out of here. How can you let a patient sit on a bench?"

"What's wrong with her?" Huo Nanxiao asked.

Tang En said, "Didn't you know we just finished surgery on Xia Wanwan?"

"Is she very tired?" Huo Nanxiao asked again.

Tang En said, "Isn't this obvious? Do you know how exhausting this kind of surgery is? It's beyond just being tired. Forget it, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. You only care about that Xia Wanwan, why bother with our Ning Xi? Since you're here, hurry up and sign the divorce papers, and send the child over to Ning Xi as well."

Huo Nanxiao said, "This is our family matter, and it's none of your business."

Tang En said, "If nothing unexpected happens, Xia Wanwan should wake up in half a month at most. Do you want to go back on your promise to Ning Xi?"

"I will naturally keep my promise to her." Huo Nanxiao walked to the bedside and picked up the sleeping Xia Ningxi.

Don said, "What do you want to do?"

"I'll take her back to rest. This bed isn't suitable for her," Huo Nanxiao said, turning and leaving.

Tang En's face darkened, and he wanted to curse.

Huo Nanxiao ignored him and carried Xia Ningxi into his car.

He gently placed Xia Ningxi in the passenger seat and was about to fasten her seatbelt when he noticed his hands were a little wet. Looking down, he saw bloodstains on his fingers. Huo Nanxiao's pupils widened in shock, and he quickly looked down at Xia Ningxi's lower back, only to find that there was also blood on Xia Ningxi's clothes.

The lengthy surgery caused Xia Ningxi's wound to reopen, and it was bleeding.

Huo Nanxiao gazed intently at Xia Ningxi's exquisite face, a feeling of indescribable guilt rising in his heart.

He silently fastened Xia Ningxi's seatbelt, his cool lips accidentally brushing against her cheek.

The warm touch startled Xia Ningxi awake. She seemed to be frightened and suddenly opened her eyes.

Huo Nanxiao looked away somewhat guiltily and said in a deep voice, "Let's go back."

Xia Ningxi glanced around; they were still in the hospital parking lot. She said, "Xia Wanwan's condition is complicated. I need to stay at the hospital and keep an eye on her."

“Jereth is watching over her,” Huo Nanxiao replied.

Xia Ningxi said, "No, I'm not comfortable with that."

Huo Nanxiao said, "Go back and rest first."

Xia Ningxi was unwilling: "Xia Wanwan's condition is very dangerous, I have to stay with her 24 hours a day."

Huo Nanxiao stared at Xia Ningxi's pale face and said, "Your wound is bleeding."

Xia Ningxi glanced at it and said, "Xia Wanwan's life is more important than mine right now, so I have to go back and protect her."