Chapter 168. To Your World 1 "Then, Miss Lu, please take your clothes off..."
The early spring wind was blowing fiercely in the outside world, and the branches that had been dry all winter were shaken into a mess.
The weak green shoots clung tightly to the branches, as if undergoing the necessary trials before growing into branches and leaves.
The revival of all things is not always so gentle.
Sunlight streamed through the clean glass, and a shadow slowly moved across its reflection.
The wheelchair's tires stopped precisely a millimeter before hitting the wall. Lu Shizhen listened to the wind and went to the window. In the distance, she saw two children playing in the small square against the wind. Their clear and lively laughter was out of place in the quiet and busy hospital.
Lu Shizhen sat silently by the window, watching the little girls chase each other, a hint of envy showing in her calm expression.
Today is her monthly check-up day at the hospital. The so-called treatment is actually a series of measures to prevent her leg muscles from atrophying.
Although the monthly treatments and care are somewhat time-consuming and expensive, her legs are still in good condition, and if she could stand up again, they would be a very beautiful pair of legs.
But sometimes, having such hope is worse than having none at all.
When she was six or seven years old, Lu Shizhen, who was facing a major hurdle in her life, met Mrs. Lu, who had just lost her second daughter, by chance.
Because she and her daughter, who died unexpectedly, not only shared the same name but were also born in the same month and year. Although they weren't born on the same day, she already felt that their connection was extraordinary.
At that time, Lu Shizhen had been in the emergency room three times and was only kept alive by machines. Neither the hospital nor her family was very optimistic about her condition.
Whether it was a sign or not, Lu's mother found out she was pregnant, and their family was about to welcome a new life, a healthy new life.
After hearing about this, Mrs. Lu felt even more affection for Lu Shizhen and offered to adopt Lu Shizhen into her family, promising to take care of the child for the rest of her life.
Mr. and Mrs. Lu were worried about their family's financial situation, and without much consideration, they agreed to let Lu Shizhen be adopted by this other Lu family.
Although Lu Shizhen has maintained contact with her biological parents over the years, and they call each other during holidays.
But Lu Shizhen was still very clear about the fact that she had been abandoned by her family and then taken in by someone else.
Even though Cheng Meiyan treated her very well, and her brother and sister, who were also adopted, never treated her like an outsider, this knot still remained stuck in Lu Shizhen's heart, and she couldn't untie it for a long time.
Physical pain and abandonment by her loved ones made Lu Shizhen afraid of close relationships. She kept her distance from everyone and used painting to create a world that truly belonged to her, which sustained her and allowed her to continue living in this world.
Yes, despite all this, Lu Shizhen still wanted to live.
She didn't know where she got such a strong will to survive, as if there was a pact between her mind and body urging her to live to the appointed time.
But when is this agreed-upon time?
With whom did she make this promise?
Sunlight bathed the door in a dreamlike golden light. The wheels of the wheelchair turned slowly, and Lu Shizhen's gaze shifted from the window to the closed door of the ward.
This wasn't the first time she'd thought about this question, nor was it the first time she'd looked in the direction of the door, as if she could glimpse some answer through it.
Then, a person's shadow was projected onto the frosted glass of the window.
Before Lu Shizhen could think of anything else, someone pushed the door open from the outside.
Cheng Meiyan looked at the sketches Lu Shizhen had placed on the table beside her and asked gently, "Zhenzhen, are you busy right now?"
Lu Shizhen shook her head, her obedient voice carrying a hint of distance: "I just rested, Mom."
"That's good. Let me introduce you." Cheng Meiyan smiled and took a step to the side, making way for Lu Shizhen to see her. She then introduced a woman in a white coat: "This is Dr. Xu, who was just transferred here from Hexie Hospital in City A. She is a neurology expert and specializes in your specific area."
"Do you remember your brother telling you that he found out about a patient in City A who was similar to you and was cured and discharged from the hospital six months ago? That person was cured by Dr. Xu."
Cheng Meiyan's tone, with its usual upward curve, was filled with boundless hope.
Influenced by her, Lu Shizhen shifted her gaze to that Dr. Xu.
Then, something that Lu Shizhen found unbelievable actually happened before her eyes.
Unlike the highly experienced doctors I had encountered in the past, this Dr. Xu looked very young. The ordinary-cut white coat looked exceptionally clean and neat on her, instantly elevating its height.
There is also a sense of distance from others.
As Lu Shizhen was observing, a hand reached out into her line of sight.
Dr. Xu nodded slightly to her and introduced himself, "Hello, my name is Xu Shiyue, and I am your attending physician."
Xu Shiyue's voice was cool and aloof, but surprisingly, Lu Shizhen didn't feel any distance from her.
Her jet-black hair was casually tied back, with a few stray strands falling down as she bent over, the perfect curves as if Lu Shizhen had drawn them with a pen.
Realizing that her earlier peeking might have been somewhat impolite to Xu Shiyue, Lu Shizhen quickly straightened her posture and extended her hand to Xu Shiyue, returning the courtesy with the same words: "Hello, Dr. Xu."
And so, they lightly clasped hands.
Xu Shiyue's fingers gently touched Lu Shizhen's palm, soft yet slightly cool.
Sunlight streamed in obliquely through the window, landing squarely on Xu Shiyue's face.
Her nose was high and straight, and her thin lips gave her a somewhat aloof air, making her seem like a young, accomplished, and otherworldly princess.
Her pale skin did not respond to the warmth, and the refracted light scattered on her eyelashes, creating a delicate, star-like effect.
They look like they stepped out of a comic book.
However, being pretty is secondary; the most important thing is that this face gave Lu Shizhen an indescribable feeling.
It seems...familiar?
"Zhenzhen, don't worry, Dr. Xu is here. You will definitely be able to stand up this time."
Just as the word suddenly popped into Lu Shizhen's mind, Cheng Meiyan's voice interrupted her thoughts.
She didn't notice the change in Lu Shizhen's gaze when she looked at Xu Shiyue. She put her hands on Xu Shiyue's shoulders and encouraged her with confidence.
To be honest, Lu Shizhen has heard similar words many times over the years.
Moreover, she didn't quite trust such a young doctor.
However, Lu Shizhen did not want to disappoint Cheng Meiyan, after all, she had spent a lot of money and energy on her health over the years, so she nodded in agreement with her excitement: "Yes, I believe in Mom."
[Host, it seems like Lu Shizhen doesn't have much faith in us.]
As Lu Shizhen was talking to Cheng Meiyan, a mechanical voice suddenly sounded in Xu Shiyue's ear.
No one noticed that a small white ball was hovering and floating next to Xu Shiyue.
It seemed somewhat dissatisfied with Lu Shizhen's words earlier, pursed its lips, and said to Xu Shiyue: "Our mission this time is to save her, to help her stand up. Host, as a doctor, you have a 100% cure rate; that's written on your resume. She should have confidence in us."
These words contained both flattery and righteous indignation, but Xu Shiyue remained unchanged.
She looked at Lu Shizhen, who was sitting in a wheelchair, and said in a rare gentle tone, "She will."
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Although Xu Shiyue had already prepared a treatment plan for Lu Shizhen using her system, necessary examinations for the patient still needed to be conducted to avoid unnecessary suspicion and distrust.
During the break between these basic examinations, Lu Shizhen briefly learned about Xu Shiyue's resume and the treatment process of the previous patient.
This person looks young, but he is indeed incredibly capable.
Listening to Xu Shiyue's story about treating the previous patient, Lu Shizhen's previously empty trust in Xu Shiyue slowly began to swell.
"Compared to that case who was successfully cured, Miss Lu actually has another significant advantage." Xu Shiyue deliberately left the story in suspense at the end.
Lu Shizhen asked curiously, "What?"
“Age,” Xu Shiyue said seriously, “because young people are generally in good health, and can get through many minor postoperative issues smoothly.”
Lu Shizhen did not agree with these words of encouragement. Just as she was about to ask, "What about the bad things?", she saw the person standing next to her slowly squat down.
The woman's haughty face gradually came to eye level with his own, and the sense of superiority that had been created by standing versus sitting suddenly disappeared, leaving only an equal and gentle expression: "And those who are having a hard time, leave them to me on the operating table."
哢哒.
It sounded as if something had suddenly fallen into the glass bottle, making a crisp sound.
Lu Shizhen couldn't quite explain her reaction; she just felt a sudden surge of trust in this person.
But after gaining trust, she had to undergo surgery again.
Moreover, according to Xu Shiyue's description, this will be a time-consuming and labor-intensive precision surgery.
It would be a lie to say she doesn't want to stand up; Lu Shizhen has been on the operating table countless times over the years.
It wasn't just Cheng Meiyan; her brother Lu Shize was also trying to find a doctor for her, but what would the result be?
She is still in a wheelchair to this day.
Although her nerves were not necrotic, they were severed.
Such a surgery is so precise that even luck has to be taken into account, and she has never been very lucky.
"Ms. Lu must be very familiar with her own situation. Although the data from this test is below the normal level for adult women, the difference is not significant. Moreover, based on previous test data, Ms. Lu's various test indicators are very stable, which is already quite remarkable."
Xu Shiyue spoke calmly to Lu Shizhen, her words striking precisely at Lu Shizhen's worries, as if she could see into her heart.
The flame that had initially obeyed its mother's arrangements without much hope began to burn slightly brighter.
Lu Shizhen gazed into Xu Shiyue's eyes, which were at the same level as her own, and asked cautiously, "So, the surgery can be performed, right?"
“Before that, I need to consider one more thing to determine whether Miss Lu’s body is suitable,” Xu Shiyue said.
Lu Shizhen was already willing to cooperate and said proactively, "Go ahead and tell me, I'll cooperate with you."
"Then please take off your pants, Miss Lu."
Xu Shiyue stood up as she spoke, her tone very serious.
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