Chapter 119 Showing Off Skills
On that day, at the Imperial Medical Bureau.
"Oh, Dr. Sun, are you about to finish your shift?"
Sun Chenyang, who was eager to finish his shift as soon as possible, was the same proud young man from a family of doctors who had discussed issues with Li Sanniang when Jun Youlai gave his first lecture. He was a young man who had been working in the Imperial Medical Bureau since childhood.
Although Sun Chenyang was proud of his high talent and entered the Imperial Medical Bureau at a young age, he was still somewhat self-aware when it came to interpersonal relationships.
Although he just wanted to run as fast as he could, once he left the Imperial Medical Bureau, he quickly got into the carriage and headed to Junyoulai to listen to Li Sanniang's second lecture.
However, he stopped his hurried steps, suppressed his anxious heart, and bowed to his colleague, saying, "Indeed, Brother Wang, are you on your way to your shift?"
"Yes, Corey scheduled me for the afternoon shift."
After a long exchange of pleasantries, Sun Chenyang hurriedly had his servants drive the carriage to Junyoulai. But when he arrived, Li Sanniang was being shown off by Doctor Gao to Doctor Huang and the others.
This brings us back to what happened half an hour ago.
In just a few seconds, Li San Niang sewed up nearly a third of the ten-centimeter-long incision that Li Da Lang had made. This blatant display of skill really impressed Li San Niang!
Those present, apart from the Li family members who had witnessed firsthand how Li San Niang could suture so quickly with her eyes closed, were all utterly astonished, having never seen anything like it before.
Before everyone could react, Li Sanniang slowly said, "This is the simplest sewing technique. The reason I can do it so quickly is simply because I'm used to it."
"Isn't Third Sister just showing off her skills?"
After rubbing the stitches on Li San Niang's body a few times, Dr. Sun said, "San Niang is so quick because she wants to demonstrate how to prevent excessive blood loss when stitching on a real person, right?"
Dr. Sun didn't end his sentence with a question, but with an affirmative tone. As soon as he said this, the old doctor Huang and the others beside him nodded in agreement.
This made the doctors who were sitting on the periphery unable to see clearly, but who had all stood up and gathered around, realize what was going on.
"This technique is really fast. I didn't even see it clearly before it was sewn up."
"It is indeed fast."
"However, that's to be expected. If we're too slow, the blood will all be drained out, and then we won't be able to save anyone."
Sure enough, the professional could see the trick at a glance.
"That's right. Dr. Sun is very insightful. Next, I'll slow down and sew up ten more stitches for everyone to see."
Thus, Li San Niang slowed down, stopping every step of the way, and stitched ten stitches for everyone to see. Of course, it's estimated that only the four big shots standing in front of Li San Niang could see it clearly.
"Third Sister, your tools are quite unique, much more refined than those used by us surgeons in the army. I see that the wound you stitched is small, so you must have used catgut sutures. Once it heals, the scar will be much smaller."
Listening to what Physician Sun said, and seeing his eager hands, Li San Niang understood perfectly well.
She looked up at Dr. Sun, whose smile was still visible even through her mask. "Dr. Sun, would you like to give it a try?"
I've been waiting to hear that!
Upon hearing this, Medical Supervisor Sun could no longer contain himself and immediately tried to take the needle-holding forceps from Li San Niang's hand.
However, Physician Sun stopped halfway and called over a young junior physician from the Imperial Medical Academy, who was also specializing in trauma, to help him roll up his sleeves.
After Dr. Sun did this, Li San Niang felt that the morning's lecture hadn't been in vain, as she had at least left a deep impression on everyone regarding preoperative cleaning.
The servant who stayed in the hall was also very observant; he came over carrying a wooden basin.
Sun, the medical supervisor, skillfully imitated Li Sanniang's handwashing and finger scrubbing techniques. Li Sanniang quietly pointed out any mistakes Sun made.
After Sun, the medical supervisor, got the hang of Li San Niang's set of instruments, Li Da Lang stepped forward, raised his hand, and used his dagger to make another cut next to the one he had just made.
At first, Dr. Sun was hesitant to make any big moves. After trying a small injection, he probably thought it was relatively simple and gained confidence. His movements became more and more fluid and faster.
Looking at it, Li Sanniang had to admit that some people really do have a talent in certain areas. Back when Li Sanniang was learning to sew in modern times, it took her many attempts before she could do it properly.
Seeing that Dr. Sun was doing a very good job, everyone felt that they could do it too. Although they didn't shout it out loud, they kept whispering among themselves.
Li San Niang then told Li's father and second brother to bring out the pork and divide it into two sections, one on the north side of the hall and the other on the east side, so that all the doctors present could see it.
This pleased the doctors who were already somewhat resentful and could only sit down.
Although Li Erxiong and Li's father both stepped in to help, they still couldn't guarantee that everyone present, numbering seventy or eighty, could see clearly, let alone allow everyone to try it out.
There's nothing we can do about it. After all, there are only three large pieces of pork, and at most, each piece can be cut with five or six large slits. It can't withstand the test of so many older people.
Over here, Dr. Sun was happily learning how to suture, which pleased him, but those around him were not so happy.
"It's enough that Physician Sun has tried this one dish; he can't keep hogging it and blocking others."
Since Elder Huang had spoken, Medical Supervisor Sun could no longer hog the position and had no choice but to hand over the equipment to Elder Huang.
Looking at the bustling scene in the hall, which resembled a lively marketplace, Li Sanniang felt very satisfied, as if all her previous preparations had been accomplished.
Manager Jin from Junyoulai squeezed in through the door, bowed to Li Sanniang, and said, "Sanniang, look, it's past noon. The doctors' meals are all prepared. When should we start cooking?"
Li San Niang looked out the window and saw that the sun was shining brightly. She thought about how there were still four suturing techniques she hadn't explained yet, but she also needed to eat when it was time to fill her stomach.
However, judging from the situation, Li Sanniang estimated that it was impossible to finish within two quarters of an hour.
"Manager, everyone is in high spirits. It should get better in a quarter of an hour. Then I will ask all the doctors to take their seats and enjoy Jun You Lai's signature dishes."
Having received Li San Niang's approval, Manager Jin and his servant went downstairs to instruct the kitchen.
After nearly a quarter of an hour, Li San Niang watched as the old doctors Huang, Gao, and Sun Chengren all tested their instruments. Then she went up to them and invited them to sit down and rest, while the servants set out a table for a delicious lunch.
The four bigwigs weren't unreasonable people. They all looked out the window. It was indeed time for lunch, and if they didn't eat soon, it would be too late.
After the four big shots from Li San Niang's side left their positions, the doctors from Li Er Xiong and Li's father's side also dared not make too much noise and gradually fell silent.
Jun Youlai's servants were very helpful. Seeing that the seats had been made available, they quickly paired up and worked together to carry out a round table from behind a screen in the southeast corner of the hall. They carefully positioned the table according to the orientation, not only wiping the tabletop clean but also arranging the chairs and stools.
Just as the table was set up, Jun You Lai's signature dishes were served.
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