Hearing this, Professor Tang was slightly taken aback. “Robot surgery was invented to go beyond the traditional surgical procedures. The machineries have passed safety tests and their rates of error are close to zero. You don’t have to set such high standards for yourself.”
With an unyielding gaze, Gu Mang smiled. “I believe in myself more.”
The machines’ rate of errors were close to zero so she had to achieve a zero error rate. They could go beyond the traditional surgical procedures, but they could not completely rely on the AI system.
As Professor Tang observed the girl’s confident and brazen attitude, he could not say anything to her. Previously, he had not asked Gu Mang to observe the surgery because he wanted her to leave Medical Informatics because she didn’t seem to take it seriously.
But as it turned out, Gu Mang did not even care at all and had never wanted to go.
He was going against Gu Mang one-sidedly.
For this first time, Professor Tang felt slightly discouraged in front of a student.
He clenched his fists slightly and said, “How long do you need before you can step into an operating theatre?”
“Depends.” Gu Mang fiddled with the thin strings on the mask, looking nonchalant.
Professor Tang thought for a moment. “Okay, you can approach me if you have any questions.”
Gu Mang answered, “Thank you, Professor Tang.”
…
On the way to the university hospital.
Professor Tang seemed to be distracted as if he were thinking about something. Senior Feng and the rest did not dare disturb him. They simply followed him quietly.
Professor Tang remembered what Gu Mang had said. I believe in myself more.
Indeed, they could not rely too much on AI and machines. The machines had negligible error rates. They were very convenient for doctors.
But, what if…
If an error occurred, and a doctor was not confident in doing a traditional surgery, the entire field of robotic surgery would become a joke.
Professor Tang looked at Senior Feng. “From tomorrow onwards, the research lab will be adding an assessment on traditional surgery methods on animals. I will give you guys the thesis topic.”
The students were dazed. They did not know why they had another assessment out of nowhere. Their emphasis was not on traditional surgeries.
Professor Tang noticed that no one was saying anything. “What’s wrong? Do you guys not want to complete this module?”
The rest of them shook their heads quickly. “If you are willing to teach us more things, how can we be reluctant to learn?”
“I was reminded by someone.” Professor Tang lifted the PVC curtains and entered the university hospital through the side gate.
“Huh?” When the others noticed that Professor Tang seemed to be acting more friendly, they were even more dazed.
…
It was already past 9 PM when Gu Mang finished the experiment.
Upon entering the lab, Lu Chengzhou sat in Gu Mang’s seat casually and languidly. He was leaning to one side slightly and his long legs were straight. Propping up his face with his hand, he flipped through a German neurology book.
There were two empty meal boxes on the table. The logos on the boxes read ‘World Restaurant’.
Hearing a voice, Lu Chengzhou looked up. The cool white lighting in the lab was casted on the man’s face, making his features look defined and seductive.
Gu Mang looked at him for a few seconds before looking away quickly. She unbuttoned her white coat and hung it in the closet.
Then, she turned around and approached him. “Have you been waiting for a long time?”
Lu Chengzhou smiled. “It’s fine. I haven’t been waiting long.”
Gu Mang acknowledged him and stood beside him as she started packing her stuff up. She put her laptop in the bag before stuffing a notebook and medical book in as well.
She turned to look at Lu Chengzhou who was still sitting down. “Let’s go.”
“Okay.” He picked up her backpack and carried it over his shoulder naturally. Carrying the empty meal boxes, he held her hand and left the lab.
At this hour, there were not many people left at school. Lu Chengzhou’s car was parked along the road near the Medical Faculty’s back gate. After discarding the meal boxes, Lu Chengzhou opened the door for her.
Gu Mang got into the car. Lu Chengzhou placed the backpack in the back seat and settled into the driver’s seat.
Gu Mang took some white chocolate from the storage compartment in front of the car out of habit. She turned around and asked him casually, “Do you not have to go into No. 14 Research Center these days?”