The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 507 Prepare for the worst

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"How did the surgery go?"

Seeing Zhou Shuwen and others coming out of the elevator, Liu Banxia asked curiously.

"For now, the injuries inside the abdomen have been successfully dealt with, and he’s been sent to the ICU. We have to observe for a couple of days; the next steps are crucial," Zhou Shuwen said.

"You, on the other hand, have the gall to interfere with what’s happening in our operating room even when you’re outside? If you’re free for lunch tomorrow, arrange a good meal for us in the cafeteria."

With that, Zhou Shuwen returned to his office.

Liu Banxia was a bit puzzled. What’s this about? Why should I treat them to a meal just because their surgery was successful? And how did I interfere with what happened in the operating room?

"Um, Teacher Liu, please don’t blame me. I told the Director all the key points you explained to me," Xu Yino said before rushing away.

Liu Banxia shook his head helplessly. "What are you all staring at? Staring won’t get you a treat either. It’s Spring Festival, and none of you even thought of showing respect to me. You’re all a bunch of ingrates."

"Teacher Liu, I think we should still stick to the rules of the hospital," the honest Su Wenhao suddenly interjected.

"Get out of here, all of you. When more patients come, you handle them. I need a break," Liu Banxia waved his hand.

"What happened? Were there a lot of patients this morning?" Chen Xuehai asked curiously.

"Yes, there were so many. Some got pricked while cleaning fish, others cut their hands while chopping vegetables, and one even cut his hand while slicing fruits," Liu Banxia said.

"You know, everyone should just stay put during the Spring Festival. Usually, they don’t do any work, but when they try to ’help’ now, they’re only making things worse."

"After all, it’s New Year, so the meaning is different. Let’s all call home when we have a moment. Normally, we should be having the Spring Festival reunion dinner at home around three, right?" Shi Lei said with a laugh.

"Dr. Shi, is that how you guys celebrate too? Some of my classmates only have their meal in the evening," Xu Yino piped up, sidling closer.

"Pretty much. We start eating at three and finish around five. Then we rest, chat, play cards, watch the Spring Festival Gala, and make some dumplings for staying up late. That covers it," Shi Lei said.

"Oh, Teacher Liu, should we wrap a coin in one of the dumplings?" Xu Yino asked excitedly.

"And you call yourself a medical student! Do you know how dirty coins are?" Liu Banxia glared at her.

Xu Yino scuttled away. I was careless. Demon King Liu loves to hold grudges.

"If you want to include something, it should be wasabi. That’s what brings good fortune," Liu Banxia added leisurely.

"Damn, President Liu, from now on I’ll be your lifelong follower, always at your service!" Wang Chao exclaimed with feeling.

"That idea is indeed wicked enough. Let’s wrap a few more. After all, it was Banxia’s idea; it has nothing to do with us," Shi Lei chimed in, drifting by.

The interns were bewildered. Was this the same Dr. Shi they knew? If it were Demon King Liu, it would make sense, but how did Dr. Shi end up like this too...?

"Dr. Shi, your thinking is off on this," Liu Banxia frowned, his face turning serious.

"And I must add, these dumplings should be specifically for medical staff. It won’t be good if a patient eats one, as some patients can’t handle that kind of stimulation."

"As for the patients’ families, anyone interested can sign up. We’ll be cooking many pots of dumplings anyway. Whoever gets lucky, well, that’s up to fate."

What was meant to be a bit of fun quickly turned into a lively event under Liu Banxia’s enthusiastic promotion. Not only the medical staff but even the patients’ families joined in the excitement.

Everyone was stuck in the hospital during Spring Festival, after all. They really needed something to lift their spirits. Being sick was painful enough and unavoidable; they had to face it with as positive an attitude as possible.

"I must say, the idea of letting everyone order their meals is pretty good. It didn’t cost much more, and it really boosted morale. What are your thoughts on our future residency training? We’ll be taking in new residents this summer for the standardized training program," Zhou Shuwen said as he came out.

"Director, that’s not really for me to say. We should just follow the original plan, complete the set subjects within the designated time, and it should be fine," Liu Banxia replied.

"Nonsense. If everyone thought like that, would we have the you we have today?" Zhou Shuwen didn’t indulge his attempt to sidestep the question.

Liu Banxia felt helpless. "Alright, then I’ll tell you the truth."

"Speak," Zhou Shuwen glared at him.

"For someone as ambitious as myself, intensive training is absolutely necessary," Liu Banxia stated with utmost seriousness.

"As for those sent here by other institutions, we should manage expectations. After all, many are just here for the certificate and don’t plan on developing extraordinary medical skills in this field."

"For external applicants and our interns, however, we can invest more effort. If there are promising candidates, we should try to recruit them. Look at me; I’m fiercely loyal to our Second Hospital now."

"Well..." Zhou Shuwen frowned. "Even though what you’ve said is a bit nonsensical, it does reflect the current reality." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Teacher, try not to worry about this too much. Honestly, we’ll get a good sense of what kind of people they are within half a month," Liu Banxia said with a chuckle.

"If some perform well and are eager to learn, then we teach them. If they don’t want to learn, are you going to force them into the operating room? They might end up harming the patient."

"Honestly, I’ve always believed that as adults, learning is a matter of personal initiative. Look at these guys—always grinning, giving me nicknames—but don’t I still have to teach them?"

"When they’re serious about learning, willing to learn, and have the right attitude, it makes teaching gratifying. Even if they don’t become emergency physicians or perform emergency surgeries, they should at least be able to handle routine surgeries, right?"

"You’re always grinning and joking around yourself; I need to keep an eye on you too," Zhou Shuwen said.

"Actually, this is a problem the entire medical community is facing. So many medical students graduate each year, yet why is there still such a shortage of doctors on the front lines?"

"You think about this. I can’t speak for other places. But as long as they come to our Emergency Center or the Second Hospital, we have to find ways to teach them as much as we can."

"They may not end up working in frontline clinical positions, but they might encounter patients needing emergency care in their daily lives. Knowing what to do can save a life."

Liu Banxia furrowed his brows. "Teacher, don’t worry. Anyone who comes to our Emergency Center in the future, even if they try to slack off, I’ll make them work their tails off."

Zhou Shuwen nodded, satisfied. "That’s the attitude. Remember, you’re not just a resident anymore. People call you ’Teacher Liu’ now, so you have to hold yourself to higher standards."

With that, Zhou Shuwen strolled off with his hands behind his back to chat with Wei Yuan and the others, leaving Liu Banxia with a worried frown and a very bad feeling.

"Teacher Liu, what’s wrong? Did the director criticize you? He looked quite pleased, though," Xu Yino ventured, sidling up again, apparently fearless.

"He didn’t criticize me, but the situation isn’t great either," Liu Banxia shook his head, not even minding that Xu Yino had "sold him out" earlier.

"What’s going on?" Xu Yino asked, beckoning her colleagues over.

"I might be put in charge of some teaching and training responsibilities in the future. I’m already stressed out managing just these few people in the Emergency Center. What am I going to do when there are more?" Liu Banxia said, troubled.

"Wow... Teacher Liu, does that mean you might get promoted?" Liu Yiqing asked excitedly.

"This is one promotion I don’t want. I’d rather spend a few extra days in the operating room than do this," Liu Banxia said with a wry smile.

"Just think about your classmates. How many of them truly want to master medical skills? And how many are just trying to get a diploma? Don’t hold back; think about it honestly."

The interns fell silent. Even in medical school, there were indeed students like that.

To be frank, qualifications don’t always equate to actual skill these days. However, a diploma is still a foot in the door. In all its years, the Second Hospital had only made one exception in admitting an undergraduate directly—Liu Banxia.

"That’s why I’m worried," Liu Banxia continued. "The director implied that future residents can’t just coast through and get their certificates. They have to learn real skills. It’s going to be tough."

"It’s a thankless job. Do you really think it’s that easy? How about I recommend you guys to manage it? I think that would work."

"Absolutely not! Teacher Liu, you should rest," Xu Yino said quickly, then joined the others off to one side.

I can’t just stand around here. I actually wouldn’t mind tormenting the future rookies a bit. But if I get tied up with this all day, how will I improve my medical skills?

Liu Banxia figured this was likely a new direction for his development. But I really don’t want this kind of work. Still, what can I do? It’s not like I have the final say.

"Teacher Liu, bad news! Four kids were setting off fireworks near a sewer manhole and got injured in an explosion! Two are in critical condition!" the dispatch nurse shouted, her voice tinged with panic.

"Prepare for full-scale reception. Notify the blood bank for plasma, the laboratory, the CT room, and the operating room," Liu Banxia instructed.

"Director Zhou, Dr. Shi, Dr. Wei, and I will each take a patient. Notify on-call cardiovascular, neurosurgery, and orthopedic surgeons to report here immediately. The rest of you, ensure the access routes are clear and double-check all emergency medications and equipment."

"Sister Li, assign some nurses to comfort the children’s parents. This is as important as their medical treatment; make sure it’s handled well."

"Alright, let’s prepare as Banxia instructed. Everyone put on disposable surgical gowns," Zhou Shuwen affirmed.

With Zhou Shuwen’s directive, everyone sprang into action.

Although they didn’t yet know the specifics of the children’s injuries, they had to prepare for the worst.

One should never underestimate the explosive force of biogas in a sewer; it could be substantial. Every year during Spring Festival, some children were injured in such accidents.

With explosion injuries like these, if one was close enough, the injuries were rarely minor.

Children’s bodies are inherently less resistant; even an adult might not escape unscathed from such a blast.