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[Episode 22]

It's hard to be a doctor in China.

It's even all the more difficult to be a good doctor.

Come with me to America. I'll arrange everything for you.

Study for a license or switch over to pharmaceuticals.

No matter what you do, you'll be better at it than me.

I believe you're capable.

I'm not interested in pharmaceuticals.

As for being a doctor...

It's not easy to study for a medical license again at this age.

Then take a look at the position you're in now.

Yang Fan is director as well as chief of Thoracic Surgery.

Director Fu only protected your right to work.

You don't have your title or any managerial rights.

How will you continue with your job?

If you make one more mistake, Yang Fan could kick you out of Renhe.

Any credit for any of your achievements will only go to Chief Yang.

My one-month suspension allowed me to realize one thing.

I really do like being a doctor at Renhe.

Make me work a month

and no matter how exhausting, I wouldn't feel resentful.

Make me take a break at home for a month

and I feel like I've been confined for the month.

I'd rather they lock me up at Renhe than force me to go home.

Doesn't that sound so shameless?

How come you've turned out this way?

You weren't like this in the past.

In the past, when I felt wronged, I would jump up

take off my name tag, and throw it at Yang Fan.

But now, I won't.

I can't bear to.

My chance to continue staying at Renhe

was gained at the cost of Director Fu's reputation.

It was not easily obtained.

I am very content with what I have.

What are you so reluctant to leave behind?

The sense of achievement or joy in being a doctor?

You can still get those elsewhere.

I can't.

This feeling is like love.

You love someone. They won't be perfect.

But if you can't even tolerate just a little imperfection

and give up on them easily

then it isn't true love.

It's like you and me now.

I've already lost a loved one.

I can't lose my most beloved career.

At the time, my mother said

when she went to the pharmacy

lidocaine was clearly written on the dispensing log.

However, after the incident

the dispensing log retrieved from the investigative team

was not the one she signed.

Instead, it was one that was forged. Penicillin was written on there.

Supervision was not as strict back then.

Nurses copied doctor's prescriptions by hand to go retrieve medication.

It's possible your mother had a slip of the tongue or slip of the hand.

I know mothers are perfect in their son's eyes.

You certainly wouldn't be willing to concede that she made a mistake.

However, you were still young then, and so many years have passed now.

Things that are difficult to face

would unwittingly be erased from your mind

until they fit into your version of events.

You are now a medical expert.

You must have some understanding of psychology.

This sort of situation is commonly seen.

I know my mother's character.

If she really made this mistake, she would definitely admit to it.

But, this isn't a question of morality. Instead, it is a question of logic.

Because the result of appealing was far worse than admitting to it.

Why would she brave the risk of losing a secure life

to request a reinvestigation?

You worked with my mother for many years. You knew her well.

Answer my question.

Her mental state was very chaotic.

You cannot apply the logic of normal people to understand her.

I am sorry.

I cannot answer your question.

Then I'll ask you in a different way.

Someone mentioned that they saw with their own eyes

what my mother retrieved from the pharmacy was a liquid dose

not a powder dose.

How can you explain that?

Who is it?

Who is this person you speak of?

You don't need to know who it is.

But you know whether what I said is the truth.

Are you making an accusation against me?

- Are you saying I framed your mother? - Not just you.

There is also the one backing you.

During Lu Zhong He's treatment

I was the attending physician; there was nobody backing me.

If I remember correctly

Xiu Min Qi was chief of Renhe's Thoracic Surgery at the time.

He was your superior.

Zhuang Shu.

I can understand that you think I hold some responsibility.

I was Lu Zhong He's attending physician after all.

But why must you drag Sir Xiu into this matter?

I issued the prescription. Sir Xiu only signed off on it as usual.

Although he participated in resuscitation efforts

he had nothing to do with this matter.

Who issued the prescription?

Who discovered Lu Zhong He's rare lidocaine allergy?

Who pointed out that this allergy was extremely similar to a penicillin allergy

mixed the two together, and fooled everybody?

And who forged the pharmacy's dispensing log

deceiving the investigative team and framing my mother?

I will get to the bottom of this.

But before that

I hope you all can face your consciences and stand out

just as you did for this lung transplant surgery

and face yourselves honorably.

Zhuang Shu, you've gone too far.

You have no evidence.

You're accusing me and Sir Xiu

only by relying on your affections for your mother.

I'll tell you this.

All the answers are locked in the National Health Commission's archives.

If necessary, I can step forth and obtain the records.

You can verify the information.

Please leave.

Hello? What time are you coming back today?

Me? I'm not coming back for dinner today.

What?

Didn't I tell you to tell Yang Yu to come over for hotpot?

I already told Zhuang Shu. I've even bought ingredients.

I already got a three-way valve and said I would install it.

Do you think I can cancel?

Why didn't you say so earlier?

I'd forgotten. I only remembered when Yang Yu reminded me.

Isn't this perfect? We won't intrude on you and Zhuang Shu's intimate talks.

We see each other every day. What intimate talks?

Fine, all right. Your mother-in-law's water pipes are important. Go on then.

Enjoy your private time together.

[Lu Chen Xi]

Chen Shao Cong is going to Yang Yu's house to fix water pipes.

He's not eating with us.

It'll just be the two of us. I'll buy less food. What do you want to eat?

Or why don't you give me a call back?

Zhuang Shu?

Zhuang Shu, are you back?

I'm back.

Are you okay?

I'm a bit tired and want to sleep early.

Did you get caught in the rain?

I saw your clothes are wet.

Why don't you have an umbrella in your car?

Do you have a fever?

Probably not. I just have some chills.

That's a prelude to a fever.

I'm fine. I don't have a fever.

Your temperature isn't low. Did you check?

I'm fine.

Let me sleep.

All right, sleep well. I won't bother you.

How come you came in?

Did you sweat?

Do you have a fever?

Why didn't you call for me?

It'd be even easier to catch a cold after you sweat.

- I got it. - Turn back around.

You're the landlord, but you can't just walk into a man's room so casually.

Man or woman? You're a patient right now.

I've been a doctor for over 10 years. What haven't I seen before?

That's work. This is at home.

No matter where, you're still a person. It's all the same if you're sick.

What do you say, patient?

Let me put that on.

It's wet. Change to another one.

Are you afraid I'd cop a feel?

You have so little confidence in my medical ethics?

I have confidence in Dr. Lu.

I don't have confidence in myself.

See? Now you're speaking the truth.

- What's this? - Sugar and salt water.

- Do I have to drink it? - You have to drink it.

I used to tell patients how good this is for them

but now that I have to drink it, it's really hard to swallow.

You only have yourself to blame.

I looked at today's weather report.

Only the eastern suburbs had rainstorms. You went there?

It's time for my car to get serviced.

I went to a rental car company.

Weren't you going to see an old friend, one you hadn't seen in a long time?

I went after I took care of business.

Your answers are a little disorganized.

Actually, you could have visited Dr. Fu if you went to the eastern suburbs.

His convalescent home is in that area.

Maybe after some time. He's recuperating right now.

I'll go with you later.

I'm leaving the thermometer with you.

If you feel unwell, just call me. I'm on-call tonight.

Dr. Lu on a late-night house call. Thank you for your trouble.

Dr. Zhuang, I've requested leave from Thoracic department for you.

Rest well. Don't let it turn into pneumonia.

I made congee with preserved egg.

Eat a few bites even if you have no appetite.

You're already a a middle-aged man. Treat yourself better.

[Name: Qi Xu, Age: 34 days, Sex: Male]

You're quite strong.

Dr. Lu.

He gained 150 grams in the past few days.

Not bad. You're a fighter.

You have to keep on fighting.

When your cries are even louder and can be heard even outside the door

then I'll be at ease.

Dr. Lu.

Thank you.

For what?

Didn't you go to the investigative team and testify in my defense?

What is worth thanking? They were just the facts.

As a man, I couldn't have spoken lies, could I?

About Liu Ling's incident... I am more to blame than you are.

I caused so much trouble for you

and even caused you to be punished.

Honestly, I feel very sorry about that.

Although I've been disciplined

I still get to do clinics and surgeries every week.

I'm quite content already.

That's good.

An outstanding doctor shouldn't be kept idle.

Do you have to go back again this time after visiting the baby?

No, no, I don't have to go back again. That issue has been resolved.

The construction company we worked with

changed our blueprints when carrying out construction, just to cut costs

causing the water supply to be polluted, and the children to fall ill.

However, I was still penalized heavily. My company nearly closed down.

It's a lesson.

By the way, I've already paid the hospital bills from before.

I'm not here to collect on debts.

I care about this child.

He's no longer just an ordinary patient to me.

Don't worry.

I will take good care of the child.

Dr. Lu.

Thank you for saving my son's life

so that I have the chance...

to be a good father.

Thank you.

Keep at it.

Traveling by car is intolerable. I get carsick immediately.

Thank you, Mister.

I said to take the subway, but you said it's inconvenient.

We take a taxi, and you get carsick.

Look at all our luggage.

We would've had to switch trains twice. It's so much trouble.

I'm going ahead first.

What's the hurry? We're almost home.

- Hurry up. - Slow down.

- Hello? - Dr. Zhuang? I heard you're sick.

It's not serious.

I just have a bit of a cold. I'll be fine in a few days.

Is something the matter?

I wanted to...

It's nothing serious.

We can talk when you get back.

Get a good rest. Get better soon.

- All right, thanks. - Bye.

Chu Jun, what's your decision on the job with the comic book publisher?

How come you're back so early?

Did you forget something?

Mom? What is it?

Chen Xi, why didn't you tell me?

Tell you what?

Dr. Zhuang!

Don't act dumb.

I've already met him.

His looks and body all look very nice.

His manners and speech are fine as well.

When did this happen?

What do you mean when? Nothing has happened!

Why didn't you guys say something before coming?

Silly child! Why would we need to say anything when going back to our own home?

Besides, it was a last-minute decision. We're only staying for a night.

We'll be heading abroad for vacation tomorrow morning.

You guys always pop up unexpectedly. Do you want me to have a heart attack?

Listen, Dr. Zhuang is a tenant. I didn't have time to notify you.

Okay, okay. Tenant is good. Good!

Get back to work then. Come home early tonight.

We'll have dinner as a family.

I'm hanging up now.

Hey! Not a family! Not a family!

Move over a bit.

Xiao Zhuang, which department in the hospital do you work in?

How long are you staying here? Do you like it here?

You're asking so much all at once. How is he supposed to reply?

You are...

I work in Thoracic Surgery.

I've been living here at Chen Xi's place for almost two months now.

It's quite nice. I do like it here.

He's already calling her Chen Xi.

You're in the same department as Chen Xi?

Yes.

How are you getting along with her?

We're still trying to adjust at work. And in life...

We take care of each other.

Taking care of each other...

Chen Shao Cong, what do you have planned after work?

Yang Yu has a classmate reunion. I'm going along to be shown off.

Excellent! Don't come home tonight.

What's going on? You're making such quick progress with Bro Zhuang?

Are you kicking me out?

What progress? My parents suddenly showed up and met Zhuang Shu.

Don't come home, or else there won't be enough space.

Then I'm free tonight. I'm going home.

Don't you have a date? Why are you coming home?

Why not? I paid rent. I have the right to live there. Yang Yu will understand.

Yang Yu, Yang Yu! I'm not going tonight!

How can you be like this? You can't go home! Get back here!

The prawns are ready!

Tonight's feast is utterly sumptuous.

Look, look.

- Hi, Uncle. - The rest will be ready soon.

Thanks for your hard work.

There are a dozen dishes all together.

Auntie and Uncle are still cooking. There will be more later.

I should've brought you over too.

- Hurry up. - All right, I know.

Thanks for your hard work, Uncle and Auntie.

It's not hard at all.

It's just a homemade meal. Just have a seat.

What did you say to my parents?

I answered whatever they asked.

What did they ask?

Everything.

Be more specific.

Height, age, ethnicity, birthplace

political affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation--

Okay, okay, stop.

The image I've painstakingly worked so long to build

has been destroyed by the two of them.

The atmosphere is very awkward right now.

Dr. Lu is currently interrogating Dr. Zhuang.

Look.

You better hang up.

Live broadcast has concluded.

Live text updates will continue.

The soup is ready! Let's eat dinner now.

Xiao Shu.

Come eat dinner.

- Dr. Zhuang! - What are you yelling for?

Dr. Zhuang, come have dinner.

Come, come. Let's eat dinner.

Let's eat dinner. Uncle's cooking sure is good.

Of course. Or else, your Auntie wouldn't be so chubby.

Let's eat.

- Auntie, have a prawn. - Thank you, thank you.

- Uncle. - You eat.

Chen Xi, look at how thoughtful Xiao Shu is.

Xiao Zhuang.

I heard you say that you wouldn't be working too long at Renhe?

The contract I signed with Renhe was for two years.

Whether the contract will be extended later on hasn't been decided yet.

So it's like that.

Then will you be returning to America afterward

or do you plan on staying in the country?

I can't say for certain yet.

Perhaps I will return to America.

A long-distance relationship wouldn't be good.

Many married couples grow distant because of long separations.

What married couple?

- Mom, what are you saying? - Shut up.

Xiao Shu, America is nice, but China isn't bad either.

I think you and Chen Xi can consider furthering your careers in the country.

What do you mean me and him?

Yes, yes, yes.

Chen Xi and Dr. Zhuang will discuss it among themselves.

Just rest assured.

Oh, yes, okay.

Let's not interfere too much in the young people's lives.

It's fine as long as you two like it.

It's not good to eat so little.

Get me a bowl of soup.

Auntie, I heard from Chen Xi that

the two of you are very open-minded.

Yes.

And you don't mind whether she marries or not

and would even be okay if she doesn't have children.

Nonsense!

We're nearly burning up with anxiety.

Lu Chen Xi, what nonsense were you saying to Xiao Shu?

Auntie.

You and Uncle Dong may have a bit of a misunderstanding.

Chen Xi and I are good colleagues.

You can say we're good friends now.

- We're not-- - That's a great start.

Isn't that how they all begin? But don't go too slowly.

Chen Xi has quite the temper, doesn't she?

She does have a bit of a temper, but I've been slowly getting used to it.

You don't know about our family's situation.

Her father passed away when she was born.

That's why the two of us have spoiled her ever since she was a kid

and that's why she is like this now.

I hope you don't mind too much.

Chen Xi told me.

Her father died in a medical accident.

She told you?

She doesn't usually mention it to anyone.

Perhaps she feels I'm rather reliable.

Her father died quite strangely.

The medical record clearly stated a penicillin allergy

but there was a nurse who still gave him a penicillin shot.

In investigations afterward

it was said the nurse took the wrong drug.

It was so strange.

So...

You didn't file a complaint and request a reinvestigation?

We didn't have that sort of legal knowledge back then.

The hospital gave us their conclusion and we just accepted it.

Later on, I heard the nurse was raising two kids

and wasn't living well either.

It destroyed two families.

It's old history. Why are you bringing it up?

We're living well now, so that's all that matters.

I'm chatting with Xiao Shu. What are you butting in for?

You've been questioning him since morning. Aren't you tired?

Dr. Zhuang is still sick.

Hurry and go rest.

It's fine. I'm not tired.

Go rest. These are doctor's orders.

Yes, yes. I can take care of things here. Go and rest.

- Go on. Watch television. - All right.

Xiao Shu?

Please come in, Auntie.

How come... It doesn't look fit for living.

What is all this mess?

You don't even have the bearing of an educated person.

Please have a seat. Sit down.

I didn't invite you here to tour my room.

Let's discuss some serious business, okay?

You have the nerve to say that to me?

Dr. Zhuang has been living here for so long.

You didn't even inform me.

You've been busy dating, haven't you?

You know the temper your daughter has.

If the news came from me, wouldn't my life become hell?

Let's not talk about this now.

The important topic right now is

what we'll be doing next.

We'll do what needs to be done.

Can't you tell? They both feel the same way for each other.

It's just that neither of them want to lay their hearts bare.

Uncle Dong and I said so many things they would normally be too shy to say.

Next up, things will play out naturally.

Auntie, you're underestimating these two educated people.

If they put up a front, nobody would be able to break through.

The main topic of their fights is always medical ethics.

You're counting on things to progress naturally?

If you could have grandchildren in eight years, that would be fast.

That's not likely, is it?

They're already that age.

You know they're at that age?

All right, just wait and see. I don't care.

Get back here.

I process things slowly. Just get straight to the point.

Get on first and pay the ticket later.

I don't understand.

I'm saying to have them sleep in the same room tonight.

What are you thinking? Impossible!

Why is that impossible?

Then tell me why I came home tonight.

Didn't you come back to see me and Uncle Dong?

Is that important?

It... It's very important, of course.

But what's even more important is

I'll take up one room tonight

you and Uncle will take one room

so there'll only be one room left.

Tonight, we need to make them have groundbreaking progress.

But... there's still the living room. It'd be reasonable to sleep on the sofa.

Auntie, you're even thinking up excuses for them?

You can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs first.

Just say it. Do you want it or not?

I do, but...

Your Uncle Dong and I are still here.

It... It's not that appropriate.

All right. Anyway, their ages combined is nearly 80.

You can figure out whether it's appropriate.

When my sons are running all over, don't be envious.

Mom, when did you buy that necklace?

It looks good, doesn't it?

Your dad bought it for me.

Do you want it?

Have Xiao Shu buy one for you.

Mom, don't you feel cramped?

I don't. It feels fine to me.

I am though.

You have to sit here anyway.

I'm practically burning to death!

Chen Shao Cong.

Come here.

What? Just say it out loud.

Get here.

Go home tonight.

Where am I going?

What do you think?

Yang Yu's house.

I'm not going. I'm going to sleep soon.

What did I say this morning? Weren't you leaving after dinner?

Why would I go? It's so late. They're sleeping already.

- Lower your voice. - That's right.

Xiao Chen is a tenant. He paid rent.

How can you just force him to leave like this?

Tonight, your dad and I will be sleeping in your room.

Then where am I sleeping?

- You're... - Why don't I room with Xiao Chen?

Chen Xi, you can sleep in my room.

No, no!

Bro Zhuang, I snore particularly loudly. You won't be able to tolerate me.

Why don't you...

You and Chen Xi can room together.

With me?

Do you want to die?

That... That's not appropriate.

There's nothing inappropriate about it.

Of course it's inappropriate!

It's settled.

Zhuang Shu and Chen Shao Cong are rooming. I'm in Zhuang Shu's room.

No, no.

Not only are my snores loud, but I also never sleep with men.

If word gets out, how will I explain to Yang Yu?

Nonsense.

If you really do snore that loudly, would Yang Yu be able to stand it?

It's all right. Yang Yu snores even louder than I do.

It's called fate.

Yes, fate is very important.

People who aren't fated to be with each other

feel uncomfortable sleeping together.

Chen Xi, just put up with Xiao Shu for a night.

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