05 You really can't have your cake and eat it too.
"Ms. Fang, your medical examination report shows a tumor in your stomach. The report shows clear borders, and our initial assessment is either a gastric polyp or a leiomyoma. However, it is not small in size. We suggest you go to the hospital for further examination to see if it needs to be removed..."
Thank goodness, Fang Shuning was almost scared to death. She thought she had a terminal illness.
"...Besides that, you have high blood pressure, abnormal blood lipids, abnormal urinalysis, fatty liver...I suggest you take a good rest and recuperate for a while if your condition allows. Go to the hospital for a follow-up examination of your stomach problem and listen to the advice of a specialist..." Each word floated out of the other person's mouth, and then exploded on Fang Shuning like firecrackers.
Fang Shuning quickly stopped them; firecrackers couldn't be set off continuously, or it would cause tinnitus. She needed a while to calm down.
By the time Fang Shuning left the medical examination center, it was already getting dark. Her mind was elsewhere; the staff member's words, "We suggest you take a good rest and recuperate for a while, if your conditions allow," echoed in her ears. But how could she become a partner at 30 if she had to rest?
It seems that you really can't have your cake and eat it too.
Old Fu hadn't returned from the US yet, and Fang Shuning only received a simple "okay" reply to the contract she sent. With no one to constantly chime in, Fang Shuning had recently found her ears strangely quiet.
After registering at the hospital, Fang Shuning planned to get a thorough check-up. After all, health is the foundation of everything.
Even on a weekday morning, the hospital was packed with people. Fang Shuning made a point of not driving today, taking a taxi directly to the outpatient clinic. She checked in; her appointment number was 2. She knew she'd be there soon.
Parking at a hospital is such a hassle. I once handled a workers' compensation case where the client stayed in the hospital for over half a month, and Fang Shuning had to come to the hospital to collect evidence and meet with the client. Every time, parking issues make me want to curse!
That's enough to gain some experience.
Soon, it was Fang Shuning's turn.
As I entered, a bald doctor greeted me, "Fang Shuning, right? What's wrong?" His face was reassuring.
Fang Shuning succinctly explained the situation and then handed over the relevant page of the medical report. Her professionalism was evident in her concise yet clear expression. Even the bald doctor wanted to praise her. If all patients were like this, his job would be much easier. And he wouldn't be bald.
The bald doctor adjusted his glasses and examined the patient closely.
While reviewing the report, I analyzed it for Fang Shuning. The report showed that the volume was indeed quite large, but I couldn't see any other problems. I suggested doing a gastroscopy and biopsy first, followed by an enhanced abdominal CT scan. We'll come back for a follow-up appointment after the results are in, and then we'll determine the treatment plan based on the situation. Then I asked a student to write up the prescription for Fang Shuning.
Fang Shuning thanked him and was about to leave when the bald doctor called her back and repeated what the staff at the medical examination center had said, reminding young people to pay more attention to their health and not to think that they can be reckless just because they are young.
I have two forms. The enhanced CT scan is in the morning, so I can go get it done right away. The gastroscopy and biopsy are in the afternoon.
A routine gastroscopy was performed under local pharyngeal anesthesia. Fang Shuning tolerated the procedure well and cooperated effectively. The examination was completed smoothly, except for occasional nausea and vomiting afterward.
Enhanced CT scan results are available within 48 hours, while gastroscopy biopsy results are available in about 3 days.
"...waiting, an endless wait, the leaves have turned green and yellow and you still haven't come..." It's hard to understand Fang Shuning's thought process. Just like now, even though she's feeling nauseous and vomiting, her head is singing.
While waiting, Fang Shuning attended a court hearing for a contract dispute on a contingency fee basis, with a claim amount of 6 million yuan. The initial fee was 30,000 yuan, and Fang Shuning would receive 20% of the recovered amount after winning the case. The profits would be split 40/60 with the law firm.
If the case is won, Fang Shuning will receive approximately 550,000 yuan after taxes.
550,000 yuan can buy a toilet of about 6 square meters in City A. Fang Shuning sighed, feeling no joy.
Fang Shuning has been following this case for more than half a year, investing a lot of time, energy and resources, and finally the second trial has begun.
Four hours later, it's finally over! Fortunately, the result did not disappoint Fang Shuning.
When Fang Shuning left the courthouse, it was already evening. She looked at the clouds on the horizon, which first turned golden, then orange-red, and finally dark purple. Everyone said the color changes were beautiful. But in Fang Shuning's eyes, it was like the last gasp of sunlight before its demise.
As the day draws to a close, all things come to an end. Though tomorrow brings a new day, it will never be the same as today.
It seemed like she had suddenly figured something out. Fang Shuning was thinking that once the verdict was served, she would take a two-month break.
While becoming a partner is important, one cannot be alive to make money but not alive to spend it.
Giving yourself a little more time isn't out of the question.
After the results of both tests came back, Fang Shuning went to the hospital again. But that day, the bald doctor wasn't seeing patients, so she just made an appointment with someone else to see what was going on.
He was a fairly young-looking guy. Even with a mask on, Fang Shuning, who had seen countless men, knew at a glance that he would be quite good-looking once he took it off! She glanced down at her outfit: a light-colored, elegant long dress paired with light-colored canvas shoes, her hair loosely falling over her neck and shoulders. She had only applied sunscreen, and although she wore no makeup, she was still gentle and captivating. She silently praised herself: Beautiful!
"Fang Shuning, right?" The young doctor's voice was pleasant.
What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?
Fang Shuning quickly took out her test results and handed them to the other person. "I had my tests done a couple of days ago, and the results came back today. The doctor who gave me the prescription the other day wasn't seeing patients today, so I just made an appointment with someone else to see what was going on."
The young doctor took the test results and looked at them. He then glanced at Shu Ning's medical records on the computer screen.
"Leiomyoma, benign. Protruding into the lumen (endophytic type), measuring 2.8Ă—4.1cm. A simple minimally invasive surgery will suffice."
"Huh? Is surgery really necessary?" Even minimally invasive surgery is still surgery, and Fang Shuning was still a little scared.
"Not necessarily. If you don't want surgery, you'll need to have regular checkups at the hospital. If it enlarges, especially if it's growing too fast, surgery will be necessary. In that case, it might not be a problem that can be solved with minimally invasive surgery."
"How about I book another appointment with the same doctor and have him take a look at me?" Fang Shuning said a little shyly. After all, a middle-aged bald doctor seemed more convincing than a young man like T.
The young doctor looked up at Fang Shuning and asked, "You think I'm unreliable?"
Why is this person so blunt!
"No, no, that's not what I meant. I just think it's like having more friends means having more options; it's always good to ask around." You need to consult several people before hiring a lawyer for a lawsuit, let alone for something as "life-or-death" as this.
"Dr. Zhang is attending a seminar at another hospital and will be away for at least two weeks. I'll send him your test results, and he can take a look and see what his treatment plan is before letting you know. Anyway, there's no rush."
"Okay, then I'll trouble you."
After saying that, Fang Shuning got up and left. When she reached the door, Fang Shuning glanced at the name displayed on the screen outside and murmured to herself, "Xu Congye, Xu Congye..." Without hesitation, she turned around and went back into the house, waving her phone with a bright smile, "Dr. Xu, can we add each other on WeChat? That way you can notify me anytime you have a treatment plan."
When she said "at any time," Fang Shuning emphasized the word, as if afraid that Dr. Xu would miss the point.
"Ding~" The QR code scan was successful. Fang Shuning then left, satisfied.
Leaving the hospital, Fang Shuning hailed a taxi and started scrolling through Dr. Xu's WeChat Moments in the back seat. She read it from beginning to end; aside from forwarded public accounts and shared articles, there was nothing else. Fang Shuning mentally muttered, "Boring!" Then she stuffed her phone into her bag and closed her eyes to rest.
Feeling unsafe in an unfamiliar city, and of course, not being able to go back to Ms. Jianhua's place. Although Ms. Jianhua keeps up with the times, she still retains the natural nagging of an old mother.
After much deliberation, Fang Shuning decided to return to Xitang Town. The scenery was beautiful, the people were kind and honest, and most importantly, Fang Shuning hadn't truly spent time in her hometown for many years. She was born here, and like many urban women who have transitioned from rural towns to the big city stage, she possessed an unbreakable bond with the land. Although many people had left, the town still held the people and things she knew best.
She wanted to hold onto something one last time. Anything, from the chaos of daily life to gossip about the neighbors, from digging for wild vegetables to tending her garden... anything was fine.
Have you ever eaten cucumbers picked from the vines in the early morning?
Fang Shuning has eaten it.
Fang Shuning disliked eating fruit from a young age, except for raw cucumbers. She often stayed at her maternal grandmother's house for a while during the summer. Her grandmother's small vegetable garden was full of cucumbers, tomatoes, green beans, peppers... Fang Shuning would wake up in the morning to find the freshest cucumbers to eat.
However, my maternal grandmother passed away in my third year of junior high school. My maternal grandfather passed away in my second year of senior high school.
Fearing that Old Fu wouldn't grant her leave, Fang Shuning had already planned to throw her medical report, medical records, and surgery notice in front of him, then righteously tell him that the Labor Law stipulates that workers have the right to rest and leave. Everyone knows the law; no one can knowingly break it. Unexpectedly, Old Fu readily agreed, although he only gave her a month's leave initially, saying he'd see how things went after a month and decide whether to extend the leave. His quick agreement left Fang Shuning completely bewildered.
Of course, Fang Shuning would be available at any time during her vacation if anything came up. Oh well, whatever, I'll just take the vacation first.
When Dr. Xu sent the message, Fang Shuning was sorting out her work and was almost finished.
For convenience, Dr. Xu simply forwarded his chat history with Dr. Zhang, adding the comment: "Dr. Zhang suggests surgery immediately."
Alright, Fang Shuning stopped worrying and directly asked Dr. Xu what to do next and when to go to the hospital.
But she still diligently asked Fang Shuning whether she wanted to do it as soon as possible or depending on her free time.
As soon as possible, the sooner the better, ideally tomorrow.
Okay, then you can register for my outpatient appointment tomorrow. I'll give you an inpatient admission form and a blood test. As long as there are no other problems, it can be done on the same day or the next day. You can be discharged in 3-5 days.
Okay, thank you so much, Dr. Xu. Then she sent a cute emoji.
Xu Cong didn't reply. Instead, he browsed Fang Shuning's WeChat Moments. Most of the posts were forwarded articles from public accounts, interspersed with photos. The content of these public accounts was invariably amended laws and regulations—typical case studies. Xu Cong immediately grasped Fang Shuning's profession!
Why is Dr. Xu even studying other people's social media posts?!
The next day, Fang Shuning appeared before Xu Congye looking radiant. She wore a flawless, natural makeup look, a playful bun hairstyle, a cropped top, straight-leg jeans, canvas shoes, and carried a medium-sized LV Neverfull bag. Who would have thought she was 28? She looked like a college student.
Xu Cong also looked at Fang Shuning in front of him and was stunned. "You came to the hospital like this?"
"What, isn't it beautiful?"
Dr. Xu sighed silently and said helplessly, "What I mean is, didn't you prepare any daily necessities for your hospital stay? Besides, even minimally invasive surgery requires general anesthesia. Don't you have any family members with you in bed?"
"Dr. Xu, I'm single, I don't have any family members!" Fang Shuning probably didn't even realize that her voice had become strained.
Dr. Xu sighed silently again and said helplessly, "Father, mother, brothers, sisters, etc., all count as family members. Just one person is enough!"
That's so embarrassing!
This was something Fang Shuning hadn't considered; she'd need to find someone to stay with her at the hospital. "I'll finish the hospital admission procedures first, and then I'll find someone."
Xu Cong didn't say anything more, but quickly filled out the forms, first went to the 2nd floor to have his blood drawn, and then went to the 12th floor of the surgical building to complete the admission procedures.
Fang Shuning took the order, thanked him, and left.
Dr. Xu, on the other hand, seemed lost in thought, as if pondering something.
The reimbursement rate for single-room wards under medical insurance is fixed, and while the price isn't exorbitantly high, they're still in high demand in hospitals. Fortunately, Fang Shuning managed to secure the last single-room ward.
After completing the hospital admission procedures, Fang Shuning pondered in her study who could stay with her at the hospital. Having lived in City A for so many years, aside from colleagues, clients, and the occasional man she "played around with," Fang Shuning had no friends. Or rather, no true friends.
After thinking it over, I called the internet celebrity.
He briefly explained what he needed to do and asked if the internet celebrity had time to come over. She readily agreed, as she was short on material and could shoot a video while she was at it! The internet celebrity was very pleased!
After making the phone call in the morning, the internet celebrity sister appeared in the ward in the afternoon, accompanied by her photographer and assistant. With three more people, the ward became noticeably more crowded. Fang Shuning felt helpless, but she still had to cooperate with their performance.
Fang Shuning was once again relieved that she had managed to secure the last single hospital room!
After finally cooperating with the internet celebrity to finish the photoshoot, the internet celebrity sent the photographer and assistant away, and the ward fell silent. Fang Shuning and the internet celebrity were born in the same month and year but on different days; they were true childhood sweethearts, inseparable since they were little; true sisters sharing a hard drive of memories. They were each other's earliest readers, annotating from the very first page of their innocent lives.
Although we no longer work in the same city, our WeChat chat history is over ten gigabytes long.
Before Fang Shuning died, the only thing she wanted to do was to destroy her chat history with the internet celebrity!
Only when the two of them were left in the ward did the internet celebrity woman finally return to "normal." The two chatted casually for a while, and then Dr. Xu came in.
The blood test came back normal. The surgery is scheduled for 8 a.m. tomorrow, the first one. No eating after midnight. I'll be on duty tonight; if there are any problems, come to the medical station anytime. His tone was businesslike, completely flat.
"Okay, thank you, Dr. Xu." Fang Shuning's voice was slightly hoarse, but only slightly.
After Dr. Xu left, the online celebrity woman immediately understood. "Even though she was wearing a mask, this doctor's appearance is definitely not bad. So, is she single? Have you added her on WeChat yet?"
"I added him on WeChat, but I really couldn't tell if he was single or not."
"Let me see his WeChat. I'm the best at judging people; I can tell what kind of person he is at a glance." Fang Shuning found Dr. Xu's WeChat and handed it to the internet celebrity. The internet celebrity studied it carefully for a long time and couldn't help but click her tongue. "You know what, you really can't tell anything from him." Then she laughed awkwardly to herself.
The internet celebrity firmly believed that nothing is impossible. If she couldn't find out from her WeChat Moments, she'd just ask around. The hospital isn't that big; if you're willing to ask, you can find out anything. Then she tossed her phone to Fang Shuning and left!
What a coincidence! There was a fan of the internet celebrity among the nurses. Now things are much easier!
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