Chapter 204
Yoyo stayed in bed in the morning. Shi Ye had finished his morning run and bought breakfast and brought it to her. Only then did she rub her eyes and slowly get up.
Jiang Zhinian laughed at her for being lazy and told her to go wash up and then eat.
Yoyo responded and walked towards the bathroom with messy hair. When she passed by Jiang Zhinian's bed, she couldn't help but think of the scene she saw when she got up to go to the bathroom at 3 o'clock last night.
Dad lay on his side with Mom in his arms, his gray-blue eyes half open, staring at the sleeping Mom quietly, then secretly took Mom's hand on the quilt and gently held it in his hand, and then fell asleep contentedly.
She suddenly woke up and screamed in anger. She had agreed that her mother, who was sleeping with her, should hold her tightly in her bed, but her father not only came to her room to act out a love story, but also coaxed her mother to his side, leaving her to sleep alone the whole night.
What a sinister man! Mom will definitely not be able to bear this sad drama tonight and will turn around and throw herself into his arms.
Yoyo suddenly came to his senses and began to think about how to reverse this downward trend.
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The charity event was held in the corresponding county town. Because it was a cardiac surgery department, the county town specially prepared a dedicated cardiac color ultrasound machine for him in the clinic according to Shi Ye's request, so that he could make instant diagnosis and provide teaching.
Early in the morning, the "Little Windmill" members who participated in this event arrived at the scene in advance and printed out some popular science materials provided by the hospital into brochures for distribution.
A university student volunteer who had signed up to participate followed the crowd and asked curiously, "There are so many people! I thought there wouldn't be many."
There are often free medical consultations in their community, but most of the participants are elderly people, who come to measure their blood sugar and blood pressure.
A staff member at Xiaofengche Hospital told him with a smile, "It's still relatively quiet now. It will be even more crowded later. Doctor Shi is now the top doctor in pediatric cardiac surgery in China. If you go to Yongning Hospital to get an appointment with him, you might not be able to get one even after half a year. Many families of children from remote areas have heard that Doctor Shi is coming and have waited at the hospital gate all night."
The doctor who originally supervised Shi Ye was a famous professor of pediatric cardiac surgery in China. When he got too old and could no longer perform the surgery himself, Shi Ye, who had become internationally famous for performing several consecutive difficult operations, took over his mantle and became a leader in this field.
Now, not only domestic hospitals, but also several famous international medical organizations have invited him, hoping that he can attend some international medical summits, but Shi Ye rejected them all on the grounds that he was busy with surgery.
He doesn't seem to be very interested in such activities that can enhance his international status. He once told his friends that instead of taking a flight for more than ten hours to attend such international events and conferences, it would be better to perform more operations. As for those who want to exchange technology with him, you are welcome to read his papers and watch public surgical videos.
The volunteer nodded in admiration, looked at Jiang Zhinian who was arranging the procedures, and whispered, "I heard that President Jiang is Doctor Shi's wife?"
"Yeah, no need to be so quiet, everyone knows about this, they've been married for over ten years."
The volunteer envied him, "He's a real winner in life. No, a super winner in life. Not only is his career going smoothly, but he also has a beautiful wife who is very supportive."
The staff member laughed and said, "You're mistaken. When it comes to public welfare aid, the wife always follows the husband's lead. It was President Jiang who first proposed the plan, and then Doctor Shi joined in to support his wife."
Otherwise, for Shi Ye, it doesn't matter where the surgery is performed. He has no intention of providing assistance to areas with backward medical care. He just wants to support Jiang Zhinian.
Soon the appointed time arrived, and the influx of patients was taken to various triage desks according to the pre-arranged process. After all, there was only one Shi Ye, but endless patients. They had to first screen out some patients who had not been examined or who were not suitable for the disease, so as not to waste Shi Ye's precious time.
Because Jiang Zhinian was meticulous and thoughtful, and with the advance rehearsal and the hard work of the staff, the entire free clinic went very smoothly. Shi Ye personally performed cardiac ultrasound to understand the condition of each patient, and also explained the treatment plan to colleagues who came to learn and observe.
"Doctor Shi, this patient clearly meets the surgical indications listed in the guidelines. Why did you choose to have him undergo conservative treatment for a period of time instead of going straight to surgery?"
"Doctor Shi, this patient is too young. Surgery is very difficult and risky. Conservative treatment is also possible. Why did you choose surgery?"
"Doctor Shi, this is the surgical plan you performed last time, the world's first extracorporeal circulation..."
The clinic was very lively. In addition to the patients, there were doctors gathered around, constantly learning and asking questions. Shi Ye was surrounded by everyone, answering one question after another calmly and leisurely. Jiang Zhinian walked around outside and couldn't help but sigh after confirming that he couldn't get in.
Yoyo followed her mother and tugged at Jiang Zhinian's sleeve: "Mom, are you going to give this to Dad?"
"Well, your father's throat is probably smoking."
Jiang Zhinian was holding a thermos cup in which she had specially brewed chrysanthemum tea. She thought that Shi Ye had been seeing her for the entire morning and that he would have finished the water long ago. However, there were too many people in the clinic and she couldn't squeeze in.
Yoyo stretched out her hand: "Give it to me, I'll take it in."
Although she was almost as tall as Jiang Zhinian, she was still a child after all, slender and nimble. After taking the thermos cup from Jiang Zhinian's hand, she squeezed in like a loach, turning left and right, and appeared behind Shi Ye smoothly.
"Mom asked you to drink more water."
Shi Ye paused in his explanation and looked up at Jiang Zhinian outside the door. For a moment, everyone inside the door looked outside with Shi Ye.
Jiang Zhinian was stunned for a moment, then quickly smiled generously, appropriately and calmly.
She is no longer the embarrassed girl in her early twenties who habitually dodged and felt embarrassed because of too many people's gazes. Now she is thirty-six years old. Although she is no longer young, she has become more mature and intellectual. As the head of a public welfare organization, she bears responsibilities and obligations that are no less than Shi Ye.
Shi Ye showed a gentle look of appreciation, then retracted his gaze and continued his unfinished explanation. Soon everyone's attention was attracted by Shi Ye again, and they were no longer curious about the beautiful woman at the door.
Jiang Zhinian breathed a sigh of relief and touched Yoyo's head, which had just been squeezed out again: "Let's go, let's go outside and don't disturb Dad from working."
Yoyo held Jiang Zhinian's arm, acting like a mama's girl: "Mom, can we go to Daddy's room tonight and sleep on the big bed?"
"Baby, what's wrong?" Jiang Zhinian touched his daughter's hair, feeling a little confused.
"I had a nightmare last night. If you hold me while I sleep, I won't be scared anymore, okay?" Yoyo pouted and blinked her big watery eyes to act cute and pitiful.
Jiang Zhinian was a little hesitant. If they slept in a twin room, Shi Ye could still come over quietly tonight, but if it was a double room, it would be inconvenient.
"Please, Mom, I beg you, I'm really scared to sleep alone." When Youyou pretended to be pitiful, it was really impossible to refuse her.
Jiang Zhinian hugged her daughter's head with a motherly love: "Okay, we will sleep in the big bed tonight."
"Mom wants to hold me while I sleep."
"good."
Yoyo threw herself into Jiang Zhinian's arms, revealing a triumphant smile.
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After a busy whole day, the work didn't end until after 9 o'clock in the evening. The volunteers sorted out the things that would be needed for tomorrow. After Jiang Zhinian was responsible for the inventory, he sincerely thanked everyone for their efforts and invited everyone to have a midnight snack together.
Dinner was a set of boxed lunches, which didn't taste very good. After they were delivered, everyone had to wait for a long time before they had time to eat. They were already cold and not very tasty. Therefore, Jiang Zhinian specially picked a very famous local barbecue restaurant in the evening as a reward for everyone's hard work on the first day.
After Shi Ye finished his work, he declined another invitation from the local hospital and went to participate in the midnight snack event organized by Jiang Zhinian with several doctors and nurses from the team who had followed him.
Both sides were young people with common topics, and the atmosphere was relatively lively. Amidst the smoke and fire, Jiang Zhinian leaned against Shi Ye and smiled silently.
"Shi Ye, do you still remember the first time we went on a long trip to provide medical assistance?"
"Remember, six years ago."
"Yeah, six years have passed in a flash." Jiang Zhinian fell into memories. "Yoyo was only six years old back then, and it was the first time I left her and went far away. Luckily, Xiaoyu helped take care of Yoyo, otherwise I really wouldn't have been able to leave."
Yoyo was sitting on the side eating grilled lamb skewers. When she heard her mother mention her name, she came over and said with a smile, "What are you talking about? Are you talking about my childhood?"
Jiang Zhinian touched Youyou's head and said, "When you were six years old, we came out to provide medical assistance."
"Oh, I remember, my uncle was a senior at that time, and was busy with his thesis for graduation. I pestered him every day to make trouble, which annoyed him to death, haha." When she was a child, Youyou was a very energetic girl who was a little naughty and clever. Fortunately, Jiang Yubai liked to take care of children and play with them, otherwise he would really be annoyed to death by her.
Jiang Zhinian laughed and said, "You still remember so much about when you were six years old?"
Yoyo nodded and said mysteriously, "I don't remember unimportant things, but there is one thing that left a very deep impression on me."
Jiang Zhinian was curious: "What? About Xiaoyu?"
"When my uncle was in college, he had a crush on a girl."
Jiang Zhinian was surprised and said, "Really? I haven't heard Xiaoyu mention it in all these years."
"Because my uncle was too timid to confess his feelings." Youyou shook her head with a bit of regret, "That sister was so beautiful. It's such a pity. If my uncle had been brave enough to confess his feelings at that time, maybe I would have a little cousin now."
Jiang Yubai has been single since graduation. For all these years, he hasn't had a girlfriend, let alone a companion. He looks pure and unselfish all day long, as if he has no interest in getting married and having children.
This was the first time Jiang Zhinian heard about this, and thinking about it, it felt a bit regretful: "Did you hear Xiaoyu mention that girl later?"
Yoyo thought about it carefully and said uncertainly: "Actually, I have an immature guess. My uncle goes to Switzerland to ski every year. He is looking for that sister."
Every time she went skiing with Jiang Yubai, she would find Jiang Yubai secretly asking others for news about someone, but she would always return disappointed every year.
She guessed that her sister must have gone abroad, perhaps to study or perhaps to immigrate, and the two lost contact. However, her uncle got the news from somewhere that her sister liked to go skiing in Switzerland, so he came here every year to find out about her sister, but for some reason, her sister never came to Switzerland again, and her uncle never found her.
After hearing Yoyo's inside information, Jiang Zhinian felt a little sad: "It's been six years. It seems that Xiaoyu really likes that girl."
Yoyo shrugged: "So, people should be brave. If you need to say something, you should say it immediately. Don't miss out on saying it and then regret it, right?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Shi Ye suddenly held Jiang Zhinian's hand: "I booked another hotel, a family suite, and we will sleep together tonight."
Jiang Zhinian blinked and froze.
Yoyo was horrified and quickly grabbed Jiang Zhinian's other hand: "Mom, you promised me that you would sleep in the big bed with me tonight and hold me in your arms."
Shi Ye ignored his daughter's mischief. He just looked at Jiang Zhinian steadily and said calmly, "My hands hurt a little today."
Jiang Zhinian was startled and hurried to check Shi Ye's wrist: "Why does your hand hurt? Is it injured?"
"My wrist hurts from doing so many color Doppler ultrasounds." Shi Ye gently turned his wrist. "I don't usually have to do color Doppler ultrasounds myself in the hospital."
However, when he came to this county-level hospital, he was not very confident about the local doctors' color ultrasound skills. After thinking about it, he decided to do it himself. This way, the child would not have to be carried around by the parents, and it would be more convenient for them to communicate with each other facing the images. It would just make him a little tired.
Jiang Zhinian rubbed his wrist distressedly: "Apply a hot towel to it at night, and I'll give you a massage with essential oils."
Shi Ye said "hmm" softly, his eyes drifted towards his daughter, and he smiled faintly.
What a sinister smile!
Yoyo squinted her eyes, wondering whether she should pretend to have a stomachache at night to trick her mother over.
While the father and daughter were arguing with each other, Jiang Zhinian's cell phone suddenly rang. She picked it up and saw that it was Jiang Yubai calling. He should still be in Germany at this time, so why did he suddenly call her?
Jiang Zhinian spoke with a hint of doubt: "Hello, Xiaoyu?"
"Hello, sister, is your brother-in-law with you?" Jiang Yubai's voice sounded a little anxious and flustered.
"Yes, are you looking for him? Then I'll give him the phone number."
Shi Ye took the phone calmly, seemingly not curious about Jiang Yubai's affairs at all: "What's the matter?"
Jiang Yubai took a deep breath and said, "Brother-in-law, there is a little girl, 6 years old, who may have some heart problems. I just sent all the examination reports to your phone. Please take a look."
He paused, and seemed to be trembling a little: "Is there still a chance of surgery?"
Shi Ye took out his phone and looked at the test results while asking, "Who else did you ask about the surgical plan?"
Jiang Yubai listed the names of several renowned pediatric cardiac surgeons abroad. "Some of them didn't recommend surgery, saying based on past experience, the child probably wouldn't be able to handle the burden and wouldn't be able to get off the operating table. Others said surgery was possible, but they wouldn't guarantee it, and their plans were relatively conservative, suggesting the prognosis would be very poor."
"Have you asked Professor Wang?" Professor Wang is the old professor who taught Shi Ye. Although he has retired from the operating table, he was re-employed by our hospital to work in the outpatient clinic because of his rich experience.
"I asked, and Professor Wang said that no one in the country can perform this surgery except you."
Since Jiang Yubai learned about the child, he mobilized all his connections and spent a full eight hours looking for people to consult. The reason why he put Shi Ye last was out of a backup mentality. He always felt that if Shi Ye also told him that there was no way, then there really was no way.
Shi Ye pondered for a while without saying anything. Jiang Yubai also remained silent on the other end of the phone, as if waiting for the final judgment of fate.
After a long while, Shi Ye calmly said, "It can be operated on. It has a 50% success rate."
Generally, doctors will not tell patients about their confidence in the operation. Talking too much will lead to mistakes and accidents. But Shi Ye chose to tell the truth to Jiang Yubai.
Jiang Yubai was silent for a long time, so long that Shi Ye carefully read all the examination reports again before speaking with difficulty: "Brother-in-law, then, I'm leaving it to you."
Shi Ye was thinking about the surgical plan in his mind and said, "You should have the child hospitalized first and redo all the tests and send them to me. If there are no accidents, I will fly back to perform the surgery in three days."
"Three days, you are not going to provide aid for half a month."
"I can rest for half a day after three days, and then I'll fly back the next morning."
His phone has switched to the flight ticket inquiry page, confirming that the round-trip flight time is fine.
Jiang Yubai quickly said, "Send me the time and I'll send a private jet to pick you up."
"No need." Shi Ye refused directly, "Private planes are not as safe as civil aviation. Just book me a first-class seat."
Shi Ye hung up the phone, and Jiang Zhinian had guessed it almost.
"Whose child is this? Do we know each other?" Among Xiaoyu's friends, some are already married and have children. Since he came to find Shi Ye so anxiously and spoke in a caring tone, they must be people with whom he has a good relationship.
Shi Ye enlarged the examination report and read out the name on it.
"Southern Heart Star."
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