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(Thank You, Doctor)

(Adapted from the novel "ICU 48 Hours" by Sheng Li)

(Episode 10)

She's not awake yet.

Lu Lu, you're awake.

Look, I made you some porridge.

Mom.

Leave it there.

I'll eat it later.

Get up. Eat it while it's hot.

Mom.

Okay, eat it later.

Eat it later.

Dad.

Don't glare at Mom.

I saw it.

Your dad is just worried about you.

- Yes. - See?

I only scolded you...

and Mom feels bad for you.

- I won't feel sorry for him. - Next time,

don't glare at her.

All right.

I won't glare at her, okay?

Dad.

Please step out for a while.

I want...

to talk to Mom.

All right. Go ahead.

Go on.

Go on.

Be careful with the needle.

Mom.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know any better.

I made you and Dad...

worry.

It's my fault.

I shouldn't have urged you to get married.

It's your own business.

I won't bother anymore.

I know.

You did it for my own good.

You're worried...

I won't get married...

and become old and helpless.

Hey.

I know.

It's stressful in the big city.

You've put all your energy into work,

so marriage is put off.

Put other places aside.

Take our city for example.

Those 30 years old and unmarried...

are doing just fine.

I know all that.

But...

I just can't get it through me.

When I get anxious,

I rush you.

Mom.

Do you know...

what I was thinking the moment I was hit by the car?

I was thinking...

I haven't gotten married or worn a wedding dress yet.

If I die,

it'll be such a pity.

Actually,

It's not that I don't want to get married.

I just haven't met the right person yet.

I don't want to settle.

Besides,

when you rush me,

I tend to get rebellious.

Even if the guys you introduced aren't that bad,

I would say they were ugly...

and unsuitable.

Silly girl.

It's my fault too.

I got anxious and introduced you to all kinds of men.

Some of them were indeed not suitable.

But honestly,

you're really quite picky.

Your colleagues...

and old friends...

won't introduce guys to you now, will they?

Look who's talking.

Everyone knows you're picky.

They run away whenever they see me.

I take after you in that aspect.

Grandma told me...

you were the same back then.

You were so picky...

that you hadn't found anyone even when you were 28.

Grandma was so angry.

Your grandma is more wicked than me.

I just graduated from school and was only 18 years old.

But she forced me to find a boyfriend.

You waited for ten years...

before you met Dad.

It was worth it.

It's all thanks to your grandma for rushing me.

Else, I wouldn't have chosen your dad.

You don't mean what you say.

If one day,

Dad is gone, you...

It's bad luck. Knock on wood.

Knock on wood.

I just think this.

Both of you...

seem to be at odds.

And you're always nagging.

- I'm a nagger? - This kind of relationship...

is a match made in heaven.

This is what I want.

This type...

of noisy...

and mundane marriage.

Mom.

I promise you.

I will get married.

But...

I can't guarantee when it will be.

I might get married tomorrow...

if I've found the right one.

But maybe,

I'll never meet him.

Then all I can do is wait.

Okay.

I promise I won't rush you.

I believe...

that you can handle your own business.

Thank you.

Mom.

Hello.

Hello.

I'm Pan Dong.

We were both sent here together.

You saved me.

Have a seat.

"Walden".

You like this book too?

Yes.

It's my favorite book.

Mine too.

"Time..."

"decides who you meet in life."

"Heart..."

"decides who you want in your life."

"But your behavior..."

"decides who will stay in your life."

Dr. Bai.

How did you get hurt?

I tripped and fell. My hands were on the ground.

Do you have any other injuries...

or feel any pain?

No.

How many times have I told you?

You're already so old. Why are you fooling around?

Running up and down so early in the morning,

busy serving the outsiders.

Did you really have to be in such a hurry?

The patient's condition is probably caused by external force.

Perhaps there's a fracture.

I don't think it's serious.

There's no obvious fracture.

I think...

you might have pulled a ligament or muscle.

Medication will relieve it.

Come back to me if there are any problems.

Doctor.

Are you sure she's okay?

She's in so much pain.

She's really fine.

Go home and get some rest.

Don't overwork yourself.

- Thank you, doctor. - You're welcome.

Mom, go home and get some rest.

Don't keep thinking about serving others.

And don't cook for these few days.

I'll order takeout for you.

That's no good.

I should at least cook for you.

Don't worry about me.

I'm so busy that I won't have time to come home for dinner.

And you paid for your suffering at the hospital.

Are you happy now?

It's a neurological headache.

I can only prescribe some painkillers.

I suggest you to get a full checkup...

from neurology.

Why is it so troublesome?

It's for your own good.

All right.

I think you just want to earn more money from me.

Doctor.

How did you diagnose my mom?

What's wrong?

Hang in there. The doctor will be here soon.

What happened?

My wrist still hurts a lot.

What's going on?

You said she'll be fine after the IV drip.

She should be feeling fine now.

Then why is she in so much pain?

This might be...

a normal reaction after the IV.

Say that again. This is a normal reaction?

Is that fluid or poison?

If anything happens to my mom, I'll deal with you.

Sir.

There's a procedure to all treatment.

How can I calm down when she's in pain like this?

What kind of hospital is this?

- What's wrong? - Dr. Xiao.

Can't you see how much pain she is in?

Dr. Xiao.

This patient pulled a muscle in her arm...

due to external force.

I gave her an IV.

Here's the X-ray.

I think there's a fracture here.

You said she pulled a muscle.

Why is it a fracture now?

It's because of her age.

She has osteoporosis.

Some hairline fractures are not easy to detect.

Don't worry.

I'll arrange for an orthopedic surgeon...

and help you secure your arm with a cast.

Don't worry? He told me it's nothing.

How can I not worry?

What's wrong?

You look half-dead.

It's nothing.

Are you afraid I'll laugh at you?

You found out?

Lin Zhi told me this morning.

You misdiagnosed a patient...

and took a hairline fracture for a muscle strain.

It was my mistake.

Who doesn't make mistakes?

Which doctor can guarantee...

they will never ever make a mistake?

Thank you, Tang Hua.

Actually, I have high hopes for you.

You're logical and hardworking.

You're also willing to put your patients first.

After a few more years in the EICU,

I'm sure you'll become a great doctor.

- Really? - Of course.

However,

you're too soft-hearted.

When you're in trouble, you always doubt yourself.

I don't want to either.

You're a doctor of medicine.

You have a doctorate degree.

There's nothing you can't do.

But I...

Can't you be tougher?

Have some backbone.

Get back up from where you fell.

If you do your job well,

no one will look down on you.

I'm afraid I...

Enough. Don't be like that.

Anyway, I've made up my mind.

From now on,

I'll help you regain your confidence...

and find yourself again.

Look at this ultrasound and chest X-ray.

Find any problems?

Thickening of the gallbladder wall.

Double-layered changes in the gallbladder wall.

Poor gallbladder translucency.

Uneven echo.

It's most likely cholecystitis.

What about the chest X-ray?

Thickening of the hilar shadow in both lungs.

Marked exudation.

It could be pulmonary edema.

Cholecystitis and pulmonary edema.

Are you sure?

I think so.

You must have confidence.

(Cholecystitis)

See, I said you could do it.

Confidence is what you lack the most right now.

Sometimes, for example,

mucoprotein...

- and bile... - You two.

You're so close to each other.

Be careful of cross-contamination.

Dr. Xu, we're just analyzing cases.

Don't mind him.

Just do your thing.

Before you rule out diseases, check this first.

Tang Hua.

You're so protective of Chen Zhi.

Do you like him?

Dr. Xu, we're really just watching videos.

Dirty people see everything dirty.

Young people in love is not dirty at all.

On the contrary,

it's the most beautiful thing In this world.

Continue being beautiful.

Boring.

Enter the gallbladder invertedly through the bile duct...

or via blood circulation...

or via the lymphatic route into...

Why are you looking at me? Look here.

Acute cholecystitis attacks...

take a more typical course.

The onset usually occurs at night...

after a full meal...

or after eating greasy food.

Xiao Gang.

- There you are. - What are you doing here?

I went home but no one answered the door.

The neighbors said your mom fell and was sent to Tongshan Hospital.

Is that your home?

You must be having a good life.

Celebrating your birthday?

Dr. Xu.

What's wrong?

I...

What are you mumbling for? Tell me.

I...

Why are you hesitating?

Go on.

I want to ask you something about Tang Hua and me.

I was just kidding.

I'm sure Tang Hua knows I was joking.

It won't affect your relationship with her as colleagues.

- No, Dr. Xu... - Don't worry.

You'll still be good colleagues.

No, Dr. Xu. You don't get it.

I have a patient to tend to. I'll get going.

Dr. Xu.

It's going to hurt a little today.

I'll prescribe some painkillers.

Stay overnight for observation.

You can go home tomorrow when you feel better.

Come back for a follow-up in two weeks.

- Thank you, doctor. - Thank you.

So? Does it still hurt?

- A little. - Okay.

Come. It's all my fault.

I'm so clumsy.

I went to take the cake...

but left the receipt at home...

and made you bring it to me.

Jian Ming.

Let's not talk about this.

You did it for Xiao Gang's birthday.

Has he contacted you?

I called him a few times but he didn't pick up.

Maybe...

he's paying the hospital bill.

Don't worry, Su Lian.

Xiao Gang is a sensible kid.

He'll understand us.

Have a good rest.

Call our nurse if you need anything.

- Okay, thank you. - Thank you.

Dr. Xiao, how's my mom?

Don't worry. The cast is on.

Thank you, Dr. Xiao.

If I may add,

if I'm not mistaken,

it must be your birthday today.

You might always be busy...

and don't even remember your own birthday.

But to your parents,

it's a big deal.

If I'm right,

the cake in the old man's hand is for you.

Let me wish you a happy birthday.

- Call us if you need anything. - Okay.

What's wrong?

It'll be tough for you these few days.

Don't say that.

Look, there are many things I won't be able to do.

- I can't cook for you anymore. - Come.

I'll give you a massage.

Okay.

You're good.

You're here.

Well, I...

I was looking for you.

The doctor...

put a cast on your mom.

She'll be fine.

I know.

Let's go somewhere and talk.

Sure.

This...

I know I've misunderstood.

During this period of time when you're with my mom,

I've been turning a blind eye...

because I feel conflicted.

I'm usually busy with work, so I don't have time for her.

I can tell that she's happier...

with you around.

But as her son,

I can't accept an addition to the family.

Yes. I understand.

I also just realized that this cake...

is not for your birthday.

It's for me.

But...

Your mom and I went to high school together.

I'm sure she told you about that.

But...

as for our relationship,

you probably don't know.

I come from Heze.

In the first year of high school,

your mom moved to Heze...

due to a family problem.

She transferred to our class.

The first time I saw your mom,

I was captivated.

I've never seen...

someone so beautiful...

and elegant.

That year,

she was 16.

Young and beautiful.

Proud.

Just like a princess.

You might think...

your mom is a nagger...

who only knows how to work.

An quite annoying old woman.

But you have no idea...

that she had no choice.

Your dad passed away early.

To not make you upset,

she never remarried.

She had to work...

and take care of you.

That's why she became...

what she is now.

But in my eyes,

she will always...

be the way she was when we first met.

Back then at school,

I was considered a top student.

The teacher purposely made us...

sit next to each other.

He said...

it's to learn and improve together.

But the two of us...

have tough personalities.

We wouldn't give in to each other.

When I said...

this was how a problem was solved,

your mom would insist on solving it another way.

Anyway, it was chaotic...

when we fought.

But for some reason,

slowly,

we fell...

for each other.

And we made a promise...

to attend the same university.

During the winter break of our third year of high school,

your mom accidentally fell into the water.

I saved her.

But it was so cold that I got pneumonia.

I was hospitalized...

for a long time.

I didn't make it in time for the college entrance exam.

When I was discharged,

I found out that your mom was missing.

I tried to find her.

But I failed.

I only found out later...

that our parents...

didn't want us to be together.

So when I was sick,

they sent your mom away...

so neither of us could find each other.

After that,

I simply became...

a factory worker.

After your mom graduated from university,

she came back here.

We had our own families and children.

We never saw each other again.

Until last year...

when my daughter brought me here to play.

I...

I ran into her again.

Actually,

I should have told you earlier about this.

But I really didn't know how to tell you.

Mr. Zhang.

If you're honest with me...

and tell me you're in a relationship,

I won't disapprove.

After all,

my dad has passed away for so long.

My mom...

deserves a companion.

It's my fault.

I shouldn't have kept it from you.

(Dear Xiao Gang, happy birthday)

Here, Mr. Zhang.

It's all in the wine.

Yes, it's all in the wine.

Get more rest when you get back.

Eat more fruit and foods that are high in calcium...

such as milk and soybeans.

Most importantly,

remember to come back for a follow-up in two weeks.

Okay. Thank you, doctor.

- You're welcome. - Thank you.

Let's go home.

Okay.

Let's go.

I'm finally discharged.

Yes.

I called a taxi.

Let's go home.

Mom.

Xiao Gang.

Come on, let's go home.

Let's go, Mr. Zhang.

Coming.

Let's go.

A long-lost love.

How nice.

Yes.

After decades of ups and downs,

they found their way back to each other.

Have you thought about...

what kind of love you will have?

With whom?

I can tell you haven't thought about it.

Forget it.

Just focus on your work.

Lin Zhi.

Why are you sneaking around?

There's something...

I want to consult you about.

What is it?

Let's say...

a girl...

says to a guy,

"What kind of love do you want?"

What does that girl mean?

What do you mean?

She just wants to know what kind of love you want.

No, I mean...

What I mean is...

why would this girl...

say that to this guy?

What's her motive?

Motive?

She wants to know. Otherwise, why would she ask?

You...

Think about it.

This girl...

said those words to this guy.

Does that mean this girl likes this guy?

It's not impossible.

That's right.

Did a girl ask you that?

You're good, Chen Zhi!

I didn't know that could happen to you.

I'm okay.

Who's the girl?

I just think...

that girl kind of likes me.

She likes you? Who is it?

Who is it?

I have a patient to tend to. I'll get going now.

I hate it when they stop halfway.

What are you thinking about?

Nothing.

You're sweating.

I'm eating spicy food.

Is it good?

Why are you staring at me?

Is there something on my face?

Come with me.

Wait.

Where are we going?

It doesn't matter. Just come with me.

We have a house call later.

Why are you running around?

I have something to tell you.

Say it here.

It's important.

What's wrong? You sound strange.

Just follow me.

Chen Zhi.

Tell me.

Tang Hua.

I've thought about it for a long time.

I'm conflicted.

Get to the point.

Can you not interrupt me?

Let me finish.

I'm sorry, Tang Hua. I'm too excited.

I shouldn't have talked to you like that.

Fine. I don't blame you.

Hurry up and tell me.

Actually, since back then,

my biggest dream...

is to be an outstanding doctor.

I never thought about anything else.

If you keep this up, I'm leaving.

No, I'll tell you.

I don't think...

I can continue to ignore your feelings for me.

I can't give you the cold shoulder...

or hurt you.

So I've decided...

to accept you.

Stop.

Accept me?

What for?

Accept your love for me.

All this time,

I've been afraid...

that dating too early...

might affect our pursuit in ambition.

But now that I've figured it out,

I think...

we can improve together.

So I won't hesitate anymore...

and accept your love bravely.

Who are you playing truth or dare with?

That's a pretty big dare.

Tang Hua.

Don't do that...

to cover up your own happiness.

All right. Stop it.

That's enough.

I'll get mad if you do that.

Are you serious?

Do you really think I like you?

I know I wasn't good enough in the past.

I didn't appreciate your love for me.

But I understand now.

I accept you.

So don't be mad at the old me anymore.

You're mad.

Are you still half-asleep...

or did you suddenly lose your mind?

I told you.

I'm not interested in dating or getting married.

Even if I suddenly became interested,

I wouldn't be interested in a man like you.

Do you understand?

Tang Hua.

Are you testing me?

Fine.

Since you said I like you,

give me an example.

What made you think I like you?

If you don't like me,

why did you invite me to watch videos together...

and improve my medical skills?

Watching videos means I like you?

I was simply helping a colleague.

That and liking you are two different things.

And when the patient with a hairline fracture left,

you asked me what kind of love I wanted.

Doesn't that mean you want to be in love with me?

You're so full of yourself.

In the face of a beautiful relationship.

I felt touched.

Does asking you something means I like you?

Can I even talk to you from now on?

Do you really mean what you say?

You aren't testing me?

I really didn't expect you to be just like Bai Zhu.

You're so full of yourself.

You think all the women in the world like you?

What made you think Tang Hua likes you?

Didn't you tell me that?

When did I tell you?

No. What's wrong with all of you?

Wait. Let me think.

You mean the last time when you and Tang Hua...

watched videos together?

Yes. Did you tell me that?

I told I was kidding.

I...

Chen Zhi, although you're in pain,

I still have to tell you the truth.

Based on my observation and judgment,

Tang Hua doesn't like you.

And...

you two don't suit each other at all.

So it's better to turn back now.

Can't you do better?

- Hello. - Hurry. We have a patient.

Okay, I got it.

Pull yourself together. Get to work.

The patient is 58 years old.

He fainted while drinking tea at home.

When he came to his senses, he dialed 120 himself.

The patient said he has always been healthy.

No history of hypertension or diabetes.

But he has smoked for 40 years.

I think it's cardiogenic shock.

Where do you feel uncomfortable?

My chest hurts.

When did it start?

Around eight in the morning.

Frequent premature ventricular contractions.

Double-check the EKG. Get troponin.

Okay, I'm on it.

- Are you his family? - Dad.

- You can't go in right now. - Dad!

How is my dad, doctor?

The patient has acute myocardial infarction.

Is it serious?

The mortality rate is very high.

Besides, based on the test results,

the area of his heart blockage is very extensive.

There's a major blood vessel in his heart...

that is most likely clogged.

But there was nothing wrong with his heart before.

Most acute myocardial infarctions are sudden.

It may have something to do with his long years of smoking.

It has been three hours since he collapsed.

He's still in the window period for surgical resuscitation.

So I recommend getting the stent implanted right away...

to clear his blocked blood vessel.

Implant a stent?

Yes.

Acute heart attacks carry many risks of complications.

For example, a heart rupture...

or malignant arrhythmia.

These are all fatal.

And the patient has frequent premature beats.

The blood vessel must be unclogged quickly.

Dr. Bai.

This is the surgery consent form. Please take a look.

If there's no problem, please sign it.

We can schedule surgery right away.

Is there a problem?

But there was nothing wrong with his heart.

I just told you. It's acute myocardial infarction.

Most of the time, it happens suddenly.

Doctor, it says here...

after the stent implantation,

he'll have to take medication for a lifetime.

That's right.

He will need to take anticoagulants for life after surgery...

to prevent his blood vessels from getting blocked again.

Can we not put in a stent?

- Just prescribe some medicine. - Yes.

If you keep going on,

the patient will be at a greater risk of dying.

Mom.

Why don't we sign it?

Xiao Man.

- Dong Cheng! - You can't go in.

- Hong Xia. - How are you, Dad?

Dong Cheng. Where does it hurt?

It's expensive to implant a stent.

Dad, don't worry about the money.

It's not about the money.

I...

Am I not fine?

I don't need a stent.

The doctor said...

you need to have your blood vessel unclogged...

and a stent implanted.

They will charge a lot of money...

to implant a stent.

I knew it.

No wonder they're making you implant a stent.

But as long as it's good for Dad,

the stent must be implanted.

Implant what?

By implanting that,

we don't know how serious the side effects will be.

That's right. They only care about making money.

They don't think about your dad's health.

They're not the ones experiencing the side effects.

How about this? Xiao Man.

Give Ling Ling a call.

Yes. Give her a call.

She works in a big hospital in Beijing.

Listen to what she has to say.

- Okay. I'll call her now. - Hurry up and go.

How is your discussion going?

Sign it as soon as you've discussed it.

What's the hurry?

My relative works in a big hospital in Beijing.

We can't just listen to you.

Your relative?

What relative?

Young man, listen to me.

Installing a stent isn't a small matter.

We'll discuss it with my family.

You're in a very dangerous condition.

Ventricular tachycardia and fibrillation can occur at any time.

It'll kill you.

Doesn't he look fine now?

Don't try to scare us.

Young man.

Get back to work.

When we're done talking,

we'll let you know, okay?

Dr. Xu, the patient has a relative who works at a hospital in Beijing.

He wants to discuss with her.

At this rate, he'll be in danger.

I already told them that.

But the patient and his family...

all think he'll get better.

They don't take what I say seriously.

I can't wait any longer.

Ling Ling, right now...

What are you doing?

Hello? I'm the patient's doctor.

He's having an acute myocardial infarction.

We highly suspect an anterior descending artery blockage.

A heart stent surgery is necessary immediately.

You're the patient's relative and a doctor.

Let me ask you.

Do you want him to live or die?

Ling Ling.

Tell me.

Is that so?

Okay.

I'll listen to you.

I'll do as the doctor says.

Sign it.

Sorry for calling you here from home.

You must be tired.

But this patient's condition is special indeed.

It's my job.

Saving lives is our duty as doctors.

Yes.

Aren't you the same, Dr. Bai?

You're so busy...

but you came all the way here.

I'm here to learn from you.

No wonder the director thinks highly of you.

You're indeed hardworking and eager to learn.

- Let's get started. - Sure.

Check the blood vessels first.

The anterior descending artery and right coronary artery.

The stenosis is greater than 90 percent.

Look.

The remaining circumflex is only 65 five percent.

It doesn't look good.

We need to implant the stent right away.

It's so serious.

I can't believe he's held on until now.

He's lucky.

Yes.

The situation is worse than we thought.

Luckily, he chose surgery.

Let's go out and talk to his family.

Doctor, how's my husband?

The result of the patient's coronary artery scan is not good.

You need to prepare yourselves mentally.

Please, doctor.

Please save my husband.

We'll do our best.

- Don't worry. - The patient is in V-fib!

- Doctor! What's wrong with my dad? - What's going on?

Defibrillation! The patient is still conscious.

- Should we... - Saving his life is more important!

Hurry.

Defibrillator.

Charge to 200 joules.

- Charged. - Clear.

Doctor, you said there's no pain during the surgery.

How dare you treat a patient like this?

- I must file a complaint! - Calm down.

- What's going on? - This is an emergency.

I'm trying to save your husband's life!

Please be understanding, okay?

I can't understand! My husband is screaming inside!

- Calm down. - Doctor.

The situation is under control for now...

but still dangerous.

We need to put in the stent as soon as possible.

Otherwise, he might go in V-fib again.

You said the surgery wasn't painful.

Why is he like this?

Please calm down. That was an emergency.

Stent surgery is a minor injury.

Only local anesthesia is needed.

The patient is conscious on the operating table.

We don't know anything. Anything you say goes.

Let me explain it to you again.

When he goes in V-fib and we don't save him in time,

the patient will die.

The best solution is to defibrillate him.

We don't have enough time to give him anesthesia.

Can my husband be saved?

The operation is ongoing.

The previous angiography was very clear.

The situation is more urgent now.

Two out of three major vessels in the heart are already blocked.

The remaining one...

might be blocked too.

If we don't put the stent in place in time...

and a massive heart attack occurs...

then there's really no way to save him.

- Mom. - Doctor.

- Calm down. - I'm begging you.

You have to save my husband.

Help your mom. We're going to continue the surgery.

The patient is in V-fib again!

- Dad! - Calm down.

- Dong Cheng! - Calm down!

How did this happen?

- Dong Cheng! - Dad!

Don't get distracted. Keep going.

- Open the door! - Charge to 200 joules again.

Dad!

- Charged. - Clear.

He's back.

Continue the surgery.