Life always teaches us to mature.
Chen Cang remembered that during his internship, a teacher often said, "People follow fate, and when there's no way out, they find whatever they do is wrong, but when roads lead everywhere, they feel all paths could lead to Rome."
At that time, Chen Cang didn't quite understand the saying, but four years in emergency medicine deepened his understanding.
The little girl buried her head low like an ostrich, wishing she could bury her head in the sand.
Tears streamed down her face, "If it weren't for my illness, Dad wouldn't be . It's all my fault, I'm so silly..."
Che Zhehua's wife stood behind, covering her face and weeping out loud.
Yang Jie held the child in her arms, constantly comforting her.
"It's not your fault, how can you be blamed for falling ill?"
"It's okay, it's okay, don't cry, Uncle Doctor Chen Cang bought you candy, Xiao Ke, get the candy for her." Chen Cang glanced at Xiao Ke, who quickly nodded and ran off.
The cardiac monitoring was all normal; it had just been a very low cardiac ejection fraction that caused a transient cardiogenic cerebral insufficient blood supply, leading to unconsciousness.
Xiao Ke stuffed a bag of candy into the little girl's arms, "Don't cry now, it's not your fault!"
Sometimes, Chen Cang really didn't want to judge the word "mature," as so many people mature in a way that breaks your heart.
Seeing the little girl indifferent to the candy, Chen Cang sighed.
Chen Cang got up and inquired about the little girl's condition, getting a detailed understanding.
The middle-aged woman was still crying.
Someone was taking care of Che Zhehua's expenses, but no one said they would take care of the little girl's expenses.
As a visiting scholar, Chen Cang didn't have much authority; if he were at Provincial Hospital No. 2, he could have chosen to use the charity fund for critically ill patients.
But now he was powerless.
Looking at the girl's echocardiogram, Chen Cang sat in a chair, silent for a long time.
Then Xiao Ke walked into the office and said to Chen Cang, "Dr. Chen, the little girl doesn't want to stay inside anymore, she insists on coming out..."
Chen Cang nodded, "Let her out, but tell her not to run around."
The little girl's condition was not an acute episode but a chronic illness over time.
Should he apply to the hospital?
After more than ten minutes, Chen Cang now had a few ideas.
The first option was to consult with Team Leader Ma Yuehui about using research funding.
Another was to use the X-PRI technique.
But Chen Cang was reluctant to use X-PRI, because he had never used the technology before and naturally lacked confidence.
Chen Cang suddenly remembered something.
He had an unfinished research task!
[Ding! Task triggered, research task, publish a clinical paper with an impact factor of 100 points, upon completion, you will receive a reward: Master a new high-tech medical tool!]
After seeing this, Chen Cang began to ponder.
He thought the X-PRI technology was a decent tool, but ultimately, Chen Cang didn't want to dedicate this reward to X-PRI!
There was actually another option.
The Simulation Stone!
Chen Cang could simulate a scenario for the patient and continuously experiment with the X-PRI gun to achieve proficiency.
After weighing the pros and cons, Chen Cang had an idea.
He felt he should complete this task ahead of schedule...
But not by using this reward to master x-pri.
Chen Cang still had a simulation stone in his possession, which was enough to learn x-pri firearms, and with so many animal hearts, there was no need to waste such a potentially valuable skill.
Soon, Chen Cang had his thoughts organized.
He also came up with a way to perform surgery on the little girl.
He decided to publish a paper!
Engage in scientific research!
Utilize Ma Yuehui's research funding to operate on the little girl, conduct thorough examinations, and incidentally produce several papers to fulfill the research objective.
Once he made up his mind, Chen Cang immediately took out his phone and called Ma Yuehui.
"Group Leader Ma, this is Chen Cang."
"Speak quickly!" At that moment, Ma Yuehui was at a car accident scene and had just spoken with Chen Cang when he turned to a nearby nurse and shouted, "Adrenaline..."
Hearing this, Chen Cang paused for a moment, "I'd like to use your research funding for a mitral valve repair on a little girl, but I'll guide you through the paper..."
"Stop the nonsense, go ahead and use it!" Ma Yuehui replied and then hung up the phone promptly.
Emergency rescue was crucial and could not afford delay; as for the use of the funds Chen Cang mentioned, Ma Yuehui didn't even think twice before agreeing.
As for whether to add his own name or not, it didn't matter to him.
He believed in Chen Cang's capabilities, but more so in his integrity.
Once Chen Cang received Ma Yuehui's approval, he called Che Zhehua's wife and daughter into the office.
He grabbed a piece of paper and began to explain.
"Here's the situation, I've called you here to share some good news."
"After communicating with the hospital, I've learned that there is an emergency research project at our hospital, and your daughter's condition, after our assessment, meets the inclusion criteria for our case study."
"This means that her treatment and surgery costs will be entirely covered by the hospital, but you will need to follow our arrangements for comprehensive testing and diagnostic measures..."
"So, that's the situation, I wanted to tell you beforehand. Tomorrow, I will bring the consent forms. If you're willing, once you sign, we can arrange the surgery as soon as possible."
The woman was stunned by Chen Cang's words!
She didn't understand all the details, but... she wasn't foolish; she knew that this must be an opportunity for free surgery that Chen Cang had fought for.
The woman's body trembled a bit, and she nodded quickly.
After all, what other option was there now?
And the little girl, anxious, asked: "Is it like being a guinea pig?"
Chen Cang smiled, "It's not like being a guinea pig at all. Uncle is going to operate on you, so there's no need to be afraid. Uncle promises to cure you!"
Chen Cang comforted the little girl as he looked at her.
Hearing Chen Cang's promise, the little girl nodded but still worriedly asked: "Really, it won't cost any money?"
Chen Cang nodded: "No money needed, and moreover, you will be contributing to the country. Your surgery will be written up in a paper and published all around the world! Helping other children with the same diseases as you."
Every child has a dream of being a hero.
It's irrelevant to gender.
Upon hearing Chen Cang's words, the little girl's eyes went wide. This was a world she had never encountered before, filled with confusion.
But when she heard that she wasn't a burden and could help more and more people, the little girl was overjoyed and even felt a sense of pride and fulfillment deep within.
"I'm willing!" burst out the little girl!