Chapter 19 Lu Zhanming asked Gu Baobao to take his pulse.
A low, deliberate cough echoed in the quiet ward.
Lu Zhanming had turned his head back at some point, looking calmly at Gu Baobao. His tone was as indifferent as ever, but if you listened carefully, there seemed to be a hint of something extremely difficult to detect... awkwardness.
Comrade Gu,
He spoke, his voice not loud, but it instantly drew Gu Baobao's attention.
"From what you just said, I feel your medical skills are quite good. Although my injury is mainly in my arm, I keep feeling a tightness in my chest and difficulty breathing. Could you... please take a look at me as well?"
Gu Dongguo: "!!!"
He suddenly turned his head, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets, and looked at Lu Zhanming as if he were seeing this cold-faced devil for the first time.
Feeling tightness in your chest?
Is your breathing labored?
Commander Lu, where did your fierce and piercing gaze go?
Could this excuse be any more obvious?!
With your physical condition, a cannonball hitting you would probably only make you sway, but now you're complaining of chest tightness like a delicate flower.
You're kidding me!
Gu Baobao was also somewhat surprised.
She looked at Lu Zhanming and met his deep eyes.
This officer is really handsome, but he has such a strong presence that he seems a bit unapproachable.
However, since the patient complained of discomfort, she, as a doctor, naturally had no reason to refuse.
She nodded, and with the professional ethics of treating everyone equally as a doctor, she moved a stool without hesitation from Gu Dongguo's bedside to Lu Zhanming's bedside.
"Comrade, what is your surname?"
She asked as she sat down, her voice still soft and gentle, but with a touch of tenderness towards the patient.
"Lu, Lu Zhanming."
Lu Zhanming replied, his gaze fixed on her as she approached.
As she drew closer, a faint, almost imperceptible, fresh fragrance wafted into his nostrils, making his heart skip a beat.
"Comrade Lu, please extend your hand so I can take your pulse first."
Gu Baobao gestured.
Lu Zhanming almost immediately and without hesitation extended his uninjured left hand, presenting his wrist to her.
His movements were so swift that they were somewhat unusual for his usual cool and composed demeanor.
Gu Baobao extended three fingers and gently placed them on top.
The moment his fingertips touched his skin, Lu Zhanming stiffened almost imperceptibly.
A subtle yet distinct electric current-like tingling sensation suddenly surged from where their skin touched, instantly flowing throughout their limbs and bones!
The feeling was unfamiliar yet exciting, causing his heart to beat erratically and his blood to seem to flow faster.
He had never experienced anything like it before; it felt as if that soft little hand wasn't touching his wrist, but pressing directly onto his heart.
He tried his best to control his breathing and expression, not letting any of the turmoil in his heart show, but his eyes grew darker and darker, locked tightly on the girl who was so close to him.
Gu Baobao didn't notice anything unusual; she was focused on feeling the pulse under her fingers.
Yes, her pulse was deep and strong, with a steady rhythm. Apart from being slightly weak due to injury and blood loss, she was generally quite robust, much better than her brother who had many hidden injuries.
As for chest tightness and shortness of breath?
You can't tell anything from the pulse.
[Defu, scan his body data.]
Gu Baobao gave the instructions in her mind.
Defu:
[Ding! Scan complete. Target: Lu Zhanming, male, 27 years old. Physical fitness assessment: Excellent+.]
Current condition: fracture of the ulna in the right forearm with soft tissue injury (already treated), and weakness after slight blood loss.
The functions of other organs are intact, with no organic lesions. Symptoms of chest tightness and shortness of breath: No physiological abnormalities were detected.
Additional analysis: The target heart rate is currently 102 beats/min, which is higher than the normal resting level;
Skin surface temperature rises slightly; adrenal hormone levels fluctuate slightly.
Overall assessment: Emotional or psychological factors are suspected to be at play. (Calm analysis.jpg)
Gu Baobao: [...Emotional factors? For example?]
Defu: [Based on the cross-analysis of human behavior databases by this system, such abnormal physiological indicators,]
When young males encounter highly attractive members of the opposite sex, the probability of this reaction is as high as 87.3%. Commonly known as: the "heartbeat response." (Adjusting glasses.jpg)
Gu Baobao: [...]
Her fingers, which were taking her pulse, paused almost imperceptibly.
Then look at that handsome yet expressionless, cold face, and those seemingly calm but actually deep and focused eyes...
An absurd thought suddenly popped into her mind.
Really?
She quickly composed herself, feigning composure as she withdrew her hand, her tone calm and professional:
"Comrade Lu, judging from your pulse, you have a very good constitution. If this arm injury is treated well, the dressings are changed on time, and you pay attention to nutrition, you will recover quickly. As for the chest tightness and shortness of breath..."
She paused, then looked up and stared directly at Lu Zhanming.
"It may be related to being bedridden after the injury, reduced activity, and poor air circulation in the ward."
When the weather is nice, it's recommended to take a short walk in the corridor to get some fresh air. If symptoms persist, then tell your doctor.
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