The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 390 No Regrets (For the rise and fall of fate, for self and added fate)
"Doctor, how could I be thinking about suicide? You can’t just accuse me like that." The patient’s expression turned somewhat angry.
"Actually, this wouldn’t normally concern me. But I just narrowly avoided being killed moments ago, and seeing you made me want to share a few thoughts," Liu Banxia said calmly.
"When you got off the ambulance, I had a strange feeling. I’ve been pondering it ever since, which is why I was distracted and almost got stabbed to death myself."
"I think I’ve faced life and death myself. To be honest, I was nearly scared shitless earlier. Even after I returned, I could only joke around with everyone to alleviate my anxiety."
"But you? After experiencing something like this, you seem so calm and composed. That’s why I found it perplexing earlier. I’m afraid only those who are desperate to die would behave like this."
"You... you’re the one who wants to die! Whoever wants to die is a fucking jerk! I’m perfectly content with my life!" The patient grew even more agitated.
"Officer, is it alright for him, a doctor, to talk about others like this? I admit, I was distracted and didn’t see the car coming. I’ll take responsibility for what I should. I wasn’t trying to run. How could he say I wanted to commit suicide?"
Hearing his words, everyone began to speculate again. Whether he actually wanted to commit suicide was uncertain. Not everyone becomes frantic after an accident; some people just have stronger composure.
"I’m not trying to keep you here to assign blame. I just feel that you only live once, and when life is gone, it’s really gone," Liu Banxia said.
"The man who attacked me has a ruptured intestine because I kicked him. If we don’t operate to save him, he’ll definitely die. But even so, we still have to try to save him."
"The world has many kinds of medicine, but none for regret. The driver in the accident reacted quickly. I think that was your good fortune..."
Liu Banxia was about to say more when Qi Wentai rushed over, exclaiming, "What about that patient? Don’t let him leave!"
"Luckily, he hasn’t left yet," Qi Wentai continued, having reached them. "The driver has regained consciousness. He recalled that this man jumped out from the side of the road and even stretched out his arms."
Everyone sighed inwardly. This seemed to confirm Liu Banxia’s suspicion.
Liu Banxia didn’t say much more. He just patted the patient’s shoulder. "If you’re not even afraid of death, what’s so scary about living?"
He genuinely didn’t know how to handle this situation. What happened next would also need to be managed by the police. If this person had indeed attempted suicide and caused this accident, the nature of the incident would be different.
"You’re quite perceptive to have noticed that," Li Mingwu remarked.
"I just got lucky. I’ve seen so many people brought in by ambulances. Neither patients nor their families are usually as composed as he was," Liu Banxia said with a wry smile.
"Don’t go wandering around tonight. Get some good rest in the break room," Li Mingwu advised.
"Doctor Qi, how is the driver doing? Your discussion should be over by now, right?" Liu Banxia nodded, then asked Qi Wentai.
"His condition is somewhat problematic. His facial nerves need reconstruction, and his eardrum is damaged. There’s a temporal bone fracture, and we need to locate bone fragments. There’s also bleeding in the spleen," Qi Wentai reported.
"Our surgical plan is to address the facial nerves first; otherwise, the patient risks facial paralysis. As for the hearing problem in his ear, we can only deal with that later."
"Fortunately, there’s no sign of cerebral edema at the moment; otherwise, the subsequent treatment would be even more complicated. Now, it all depends on the patient’s own choice."
Liu Banxia frowned. This was indeed a difficult choice. It was either potential facial paralysis or possible deafness.
However, he agreed with Qi Wentai and the team’s surgical plan. Reconstructing the facial nerves was the priority; otherwise, it would lead to many inconveniences in the patient’s future life.
Although he might also become deaf in one ear, it was, after all, only one ear. The worst outcome would be some hearing loss, which wouldn’t significantly affect his normal life.
Facial expressions are necessary in human life, whether at home or in public. With facial paralysis, you’re stuck with one expression.
"Alright, stop worrying about it. Go lie down," Li Mingwu instructed.
"Okay. Knowing that patient’s situation, I feel a bit more at ease. At least no one will lose their life tonight," Liu Banxia said with a smile, nodding.
Li Mingwu chuckled. He now had a comprehensive understanding of Liu Banxia’s character and resilience.
As Liu Banxia had just said, he truly had a brush with death. That stab wound he suffered... if he’d been a bit slower, who knows what internal organs might have been hit. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺
Moreover, from the description, the attacker’s second strike was aimed at his neck. That area contained the carotid artery. If it had been severed, even at the hospital entrance, there might not have been enough time for emergency treatment.
「Back in the break room」
Liu Banxia had genuinely intended to get some proper rest. But he could only lie on his side, his eyes wide open.
This was a feeling of lingering fear; he didn’t dare close his eyes. The moment he did, he could see that gleaming dagger lunging toward him.
He and this assailant had some old history. If Liu Banxia hadn’t meddled last time, that man might still have his girlfriend completely deceived.
But even after what happened today, he still had no regrets.
Could that man really pretend to have cancer for his entire life? Moreover, to maintain the deception, he had to regularly take tetramine. He needed to keep up his ’frail’ appearance to win the woman’s sympathy. As time went on and the poison accumulated in his body, once it surpassed a certain threshold, he would truly be poisoned to death.
Just as he was trying hard to fall asleep, a video call came in from Qiaoqiao on his phone.
Liu Banxia quickly sat up and straightened his clothes. "What’s up? Missing me again?"
"Let me see your wound," Qiaoqiao said in a muffled voice.
Liu Banxia’s expression immediately fell. "How did you find out? It’s just a few stitches. Vice Director Li himself stitched me up. I’m fine, don’t worry."
"I still want to see it," Qiaoqiao insisted.
Liu Banxia had no choice but to show her the bandaged wound.
"Does it hurt?" Qiaoqiao asked.
"Doesn’t hurt a bit, and I’m not bragging. The anesthetic hasn’t worn off yet. It’ll probably hurt later tonight, but I can handle it," Liu Banxia said with a smile.
"Our Vice Director gave me two days off. Have you thought about what to do tomorrow? Once I finish my handover, I’ll go home. I can even slack off tonight and not do any work."
"Then... should I come pick you up now?" Qiaoqiao asked.
"Absolutely not. I’m currently enjoying a hero’s treatment. If you take me away, who will I enjoy it with?" Liu Banxia joked.
"Seriously, don’t tell anyone else. It’s not a big deal. The hospital is very supportive of me in this matter, but I plan to keep a low profile. It’s best to handle this discreetly. Otherwise, if it gets blown out of proportion, I’ll be thrust into the limelight again."
"And don’t you worry, I’m really fine now. Actually, I was almost asleep just now. When I saw the video call from the ’boss’ at home, I instantly felt re-energized."
Qiaoqiao wrinkled her nose. His words were reassuring, but she was genuinely worried, knowing the injury was actually quite serious.
"Then wait for me to pick you up tomorrow morning. How can you drive when you’re injured like this?" Qiaoqiao said.
"Mhm, whatever you say. Go be good and get to sleep. Dress up nicely tomorrow morning, let them see how beautiful my girlfriend is," Liu Banxia said.
"Go on, be good and go to sleep," Qiaoqiao said, glaring at him before hanging up the video call.
Putting down the phone, he had to admit, chatting with Qiaoqiao for a while had made him feel much better. Indeed, people need care. Now, the wound on his body didn’t seem like a big deal at all.
He wanted to sleep but genuinely couldn’t. For a night owl like him, this was typically when he felt most energetic.
After a moment’s hesitation, he slipped out.
"Why aren’t you resting properly?" Wang Ying asked with concern.
"Sister Wang, it’s too early. I can’t fall asleep even if I lie down. Besides, I have a case to crack. I need to find out who tipped off Qiaoqiao and got me scolded," Liu Banxia said with a straight face.
"Crack what case? I told her," Wang Ying said nonchalantly.
"What? Sister Wang, when did you get in touch with Qiaoqiao?" Liu Banxia asked in surprise.
"All of us have added Qiaoqiao on WeChat. So, whatever happens with you, don’t expect to hide it from her," Wang Ying said with a smile.
"If I hadn’t told her, she would have been even more upset finding out tomorrow. Besides, your injury isn’t that serious, so it’s fine for her to know."
Liu Banxia nodded with a wry smile. Qiaoqiao was really something, managing to get so friendly with Sister Wang.
"What do you plan to do about that assailant?" Wang Ying asked.
"It will be handled officially. He’ll be sentenced according to the law. I don’t need any financial compensation from him. He just needs to pay the price for his actions," Liu Banxia said.
"I was just thinking in my room, I might encounter similar karmic situations in the future, and I’ll still choose to get involved. Maybe I’m just a bit of a meddler, but anyway, I don’t regret it."
"Regarding this matter, it’s hard to say whether it’s right or wrong," Wang Ying said thoughtfully.
Liu Banxia scratched his hair. "I thought you’d say I was being meddlesome or something."
"Why would I say that? Doctors are living people, not tools," Wang Ying said with a laugh.
"Don’t overthink it. Take a stroll outside, see what’s going on, and then go rest. Tomorrow, spend some good time with Qiaoqiao at home; otherwise, you won’t have much time."
"Mhm, I’m just wandering around a bit," Liu Banxia quickly replied.
He really couldn’t sleep; this time of night was still a bit awkward for sleeping.
