Original subtitles

(Thank You, Doctor)

(Adapted from Sheng Li's novel "ICU 48 Hours")

(Episode 26)

I got it now.

He didn't want to spend money.

That's why he didn't want the surgery.

Yes.

We have to compensate the lady.

We have to pay for my tuition too.

He has no choice.

However,

he can't risk his life at this moment.

Don't worry.

I'll convince my dad.

We have to do this surgery.

Thank you, doctor.

I've always thought...

that money and life can't be treated equally.

Now only I know...

that this is the hardest choice...

for many families.

I've thought of a way to help her.

Let's go find Dr. Lu.

Dad, have another sip.

No.

Yun Yun.

Put the water aside.

I have something to tell you.

Leave it there.

Yun Yun.

Listen to me.

Let's not do this surgery.

Dad.

Let me finish.

As you know,

I've been having this chest pain...

for many years.

It has been like this since you were little.

Until now,

nothing happened, right?

The hospital doesn't want to take responsibility.

That's why they make it sound very serious.

They're afraid that if...

If something happens,

they can get away with it.

Trust me.

I know how healthy I am.

I'll be fine.

Tomorrow,

we'll ask to be discharged.

As for me,

I'll just focus on driving...

to earn money.

You just focus on your study and go to college.

Dad.

Stop lying to yourself.

I've looked up your illness online.

The doctor is right.

You have to put the stent in.

Dad.

I know you don't want to spend this money,

but this is to save your life.

What's wrong with you?

Do you believe everything you read online?

There are a lot of scams online.

You believe everything online but not your dad.

Look at our family situation.

You know that.

Dad hit someone.

We have to compensate her.

We can't go against our conscience.

No, you still have to go to college.

I can't stay in the hospital and waste money.

Dad.

You've raised me for 18 years.

It's my turn to take care of you now.

Silly child.

You're my good daughter.

If you don't take care of me when I'm old, who will?

Starting tomorrow, I'll take care of you.

You just treat your illness in the hospital...

and undergo surgery.

What...

What are you trying to do?

I...

I'll look for a part-time job and study part-time.

What nonsense are you talking about?

I'm not talking nonsense.

You said it yourself.

Given the situation of our family,

even if you drive for 48 hours a day,

you won't make enough money to pay them.

If I look for a part-time job, I can also share your burden.

I don't need you to help me with family matters.

Your task now is to get into college and study hard.

I know...

you want to become a lawyer since you were young.

All these years,

you've suffered so much.

It wasn't easy for you to get into law school.

No, you can't...

You have to go to school.

You can't be distracted from studying.

Dad.

It's okay.

I'm still young.

I have plenty of energy.

I can work and study at the same time.

Don't worry.

You just treat your illness in the hospital...

and undergo surgery.

From now on,

I'll take care of our family matters.

How are you going to do that?

You're driving me crazy.

I'm still alive.

I don't need you to worry about family matters.

Dad.

I don't have a mom anymore.

I can't lose you as well.

I'm begging you, all right?

Listen to me this time.

My dear daughter.

Yun Yun.

I'm sorry.

I'm too ashamed to face your mom when I get down there.

Dad.

Dad.

What did I do to deserve this?

Dad.

Sir.

You have a heart condition.

You shouldn't get so worked up.

I'm sorry.

Dad, stop crying.

I'm sorry about that.

We have good news.

Good news?

Here's the thing.

There was a patient and his family...

worked together with our hospital...

to establish a medical fund...

dedicated to helping...

severely ill patients with financial trouble.

Just now, we also talked to Dr. Lu...

and the person in charge of the fund...

about the situation of your family.

The other party has agreed.

They'll pay 90 percent of your medical expenses...

in addition to health insurance.

That includes hospitalization fees, medical expenses,

surgery costs, and the cost of a stent.

You just need to pay 10 percent of it.

That's great.

Thank you.

Don't thank us.

You should thank the medical foundation.

They'll have someone in charge to talk to you later.

So?

Have you thought about the surgery?

I'll do it.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Hello.

Hello? You're still up?

Yes. Anything?

I just remembered that patient named Fang Jing Xuan.

The ballet dancer.

Has she agreed to the surgery?

I'm still working on it.

It's okay.

We'll cross the bridge when we come to it.

Don't be too anxious.

It's getting late.

You should get some rest.

Okay, thank you.

Good night.

Good night.

It's my turn.

These are the successful cases of burr hole craniotomy...

that I organized.

Actually, this surgery has a very high success rate.

I saw your CT scan.

The bleeding isn't that bad.

If we remove the hematoma in time and drain the blood,

it won't affect your performance in a month.

Can I really go to the Mariinsky Theatre to dance?

We'll help you keep the epidural hematoma under control.

Most people usually take a few months to recover.

But I trust you.

You're a professional dancer.

You're strong-willed.

After a month, you can return to the stage.

However, you have to promise me one thing.

Once the show is over,

you have to come back right away to cure the illness.

Were you bribed by my parents?

Did you come up with fake cases to deceive me?

Your family complained about me.

They even reported it to my chief.

Do you think I'll collude with them?

They did it for my own good. Please don't blame them.

I can assure you.

These are all real cases.

Then you'll have to write me an affidavit.

Promise me that after the surgery,

I'll be able to participate in the show.

All surgeries have risks.

I can't absolutely promise success.

Besides, our hospital...

doesn't allow us to make such promises to patients.

Then why should I believe you?

Once I'm under anesthesia,

I won't know anything.

You'll operate me however you want.

It'll be too late for me to regret it by then.

Let me put it this way.

If I wanted to lie to you,

I wouldn't have exposed your parents.

Back then, you're about to sign the agreement.

Even though I can't promise you anything,

I'll tell you anyway.

We respect life.

We respect patients' rights.

We respect everyone's dream even more.

Please believe in us.

Dr. Xiao.

Xuan Xuan has signed it.

Thank you.

Before this, I was too anxious.

I had some misunderstanding with Dr. Bai...

and I was rude to him.

How about this?

I'll apologize to him in person.

I'm sorry.

Yes.

If Dr. Bai hadn't come here early in the morning...

and explained to Xuan Xuan patiently,

Xuan Xuan wouldn't have agreed to the surgery so soon.

Aren't you off today?

Why did you come to the hospital?

You're so professional, just like him.

I wonder what he's up to.

Xiao Guang told me...

that he did some research all night yesterday.

He came here first thing in the morning.

I'm going to make my rounds.

The surgery was a success.

The epidural hematoma has been removed.

If nothing unusual comes up,

she can be discharged in a week.

Can I go...

to the Mariinsky Theatre?

Yes, you can. The doctor said you can.

One month before the show,

you have to pay more attention to rest and nutrition.

We'll prescribe her...

some anti-seizure medicine and painkillers.

Make sure she takes them.

Once the show goes well,

remember to come back for the surgery.

Thank you.

Hello, Dr. Xiao.

I'm here to visit Fang Jing Xuan.

I heard she just had surgery.

Don't worry. The surgery was a success.

That's great.

Can I go see her?

We need to ask the patient and her family first.

Dr. Xiao.

Perfect timing.

Sir and ma'am.

I'm here to visit Fang Jing Xuan.

There's 5,000 yuan in here.

Please accept it.

Sir.

All the money my dad earned over the years...

has been used for me to go to school.

We don't have much savings.

On top of that, he has been hospitalized recently.

This is all we can spare.

Please don't worry.

We'll definitely pay you back.

We will pay off the money...

slowly in the future.

Miss.

Take this money back.

We can't accept it.

If it weren't for this car accident,

we wouldn't know that Xuan Xuan has a glioma in her brain.

Isn't this a blessing in disguise?

Actually, this is Xuan Xuan's idea.

Before the surgery,

she found out about your family's situation.

She kept telling us...

not to look into your dad's fault anymore.

The money is for your tuition.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you, ma'am.

I'll take you in to see Xuan Xuan.

When she wakes up,

she's worried about you and your dad.

Let's go.

Dr. Xiao, I'll talk to you later.

I really want to see you on stage with my own eyes.

I believe that in a month,

you'll be able to stand on the stage of the Mariinsky Theatre...

and realize your dream.

I will.

Enough about me.

What is your dream?

I heard you're going to law school.

I just started last month.

In my spare time,

I'll also work as an intern at a law firm.

Working part-time?

Kind of.

I can also lessen my dad's burden.

That's amazing.

I can't let my parents hear this.

Until now, I'm still spending their money.

That's not true.

In the future, I'm sure you'll do better than me.

We'll both get better.

Hello, Dr. Xu.

The rice is quite salty today.

You know it's salty even before you eat it.

Tang Hua.

Your mixed nuts look delicious.

Hello.

He's acting suspiciously.

Who calls him?

He's just being mysterious.

Go ahead and eat.

I'm full.

Where's Dr. Tang?

Dr. Tang said you're trying to be mysterious.

She left.

Your face changes really fast.

You're lucky that he didn't give you a sour look.

- Hua'er, you're back. - Mom.

I'll put the clothing disinfectant here.

Good, you're back just in time.

Wash your hands and eat.

It smells so good.

What delicious food did you make?

There are so many dishes.

Are we expecting someone?

He's already here.

He has been busy all-day in the kitchen.

Who is it?

Why are you here?

Your mom called me.

She said she made something delicious for me.

She asked me to come and try it.

You have no idea.

Initially,

I wanted Chen Zhi to try my cooking.

But Chen Zhi came...

and made all this delicious food.

They're all your favorites.

Someone like Chen Zhi can even cook.

I think it's not easy.

He can even go to the bathroom himself.

How can you say that?

Ignore her. Come, sit down.

Let's eat.

Have some coconut water.

Thank you, ma'am.

Here, have some coconut water.

Ma'am, have a seat. Let's eat.

The rice is simmering.

I'll leave you two to talk.

Who told you to come?

Why didn't you tell me when my mom called you?

When your mom called me at noon,

we were eating in the cafeteria.

I was going to tell you.

However, after I answered the call,

you left.

Don't give me excuses.

I was in the department this afternoon.

Why didn't you tell me?

I forgot.

You forgot?

I think you did it on purpose.

- No, I didn't... - Did what on purpose?

Mom. Why were you eavesdropping?

She's just concerned about us.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

Ma'am.

There's so much delicious food.

I'm a little excited.

You made all these dishes yourself.

Why are you so excited?

Come on. Let's eat.

Tang Hua.

Don't be mad, Tang Hua.

I...

- I shouldn't have... - I know what you're thinking.

Do you think I'll give you a chance if you win over my mom?

Listen. I won't.

I won't for sure.

The more you please her, the more I hate you.

Do you understand?

Tang Hua.

Spicy hot pot.

It's good, right?

It's good.

It's spicy.

Dr. Xu.

I need your help.

I knew it. There's no such thing as a free midnight snack.

For the sake of this delicious food,

tell me about it.

It's about me and Tang Hua.

It's just as I expected.

Dr. Xu, please help me.

If you take advantage of me, I'll take advantage of you.

Let me give you a piece of advice.

For people like you who have no talent,

there's only one ultimate technique.

Never give up and persevere.

I can do it.

Dr. Tang, are you waiting for a taxi?

It's hard to get a taxi at this hour.

Get in. Let's go together.

You're shameless.

You're so persistent.

Dr. Tang.

Dr. Tang, get in.

You can't be late.

Dr. Tang.

Dr. Tang, get in the car.

You're going to be late.

There's still a lot to do at work.

Dr. Tang.

Drive faster.

Don't worry. I promise we won't be late.

Who did you borrow the car from this time?

I didn't borrow it.

I rented it.

You're so rich.

You don't go to the hospital.

Why are you loitering in front of my house?

I'm not loitering.

It's on my way.

If I remember correctly,

you stay in Pudong.

Which route did you take?

I had some business to take care of,

so I'm going the same way.

How could you lie like that?

You're getting more shameless.

It's true.

You're not ashamed. Instead, you're proud of it.

Don't tell anyone that you fetched me here.

Don't worry. I won't tell anyone.

Good morning, Dr. Xu.

When I was parking just now,

I saw you and Tang Hua came together.

What's going on?

I rented a car...

and waited for her downstairs.

She woke up late...

and she couldn't get a taxi,

so we came together.

Not bad.

- Isn't that great advice? - Yes.

She even praised me for being shameless...

on our way here.

Is that a compliment?

Dr. Xiao.

The patient is a male.

He's 50 years old.

He has abdominal distension.

He had blood in his stool this morning,

so he suspects he has hemorrhoids.

I did a blood test on him.

No abnormalities were found in digital rectal examination.

The possibility of intestinal tumor is not ruled out.

Do you mean intestinal cancer?

That's impossible.

I pay great attention to my body maintenance.

Don't worry.

Body maintenance is one thing.

There are actually many reasons for intestinal tumors.

In addition to the high fat and low cellulose diet,

there are also genetic reasons,

including chronic inflammation of the intestine.

They can all lead to cancer.

I'll arrange a colonoscopy for you later.

Okay.

Over there.

Dr. Xiao.

You're finally here.

That patient just now...

is an experienced Chinese medicine practitioner.

He has been nagging me all morning.

He nags more than my mom.

What did he say?

He said he can tell that I'm not in good health.

I need to take care of myself.

I received many prescriptions in a short while...

like female ginseng, white peony root...

What else?

Anyway, there are so many that I can't remember.

He said I need to replenish my blood...

and regulate my menstruation.

Chinese medicine is broad and profound.

Why don't you listen to what he says?

Get a prescription.

I have been here all morning.

I wonder if I'm the one treating him...

or if he's here to treat me.

Come back to me when you have the results.

Okay, thank you.

Doctor.

The results are out.

According to the colonoscopy,

I think it's an early colon tumor.

But don't worry.

If it's an early colon tumor...

and no metastasis has occurred,

the sooner we find it, the sooner we can cure it.

There's a very high chance that we can cure it.

Doctor, what's the treatment?

Do I need surgery?

It's a minimally invasive surgery.

At that time, our proctologists...

will be responsible for your surgery.

Okay.

Thank you.

Look.

It's so cold now.

I shouldn't have brought you to Shanghai to travel at this time.

What are you saying?

I catch a cold easily in winter.

It doesn't matter where I am.

I'm fine.

This is the first time we traveled together...

and you went straight to the emergency room.

It's all my fault.

I didn't think it through.

It's just a mild fever.

It's 38 degrees Celsius.

How is that a mild fever?

Number 17, Chen Yan Ke.

Please come to the first treatment room.

It's our turn. Let's go.

First treatment room.

Doctor.

She hasn't eaten all day.

Even drinking water hurts.

Inflammation of the throat, tonsils abscess,

and some yellow exudates.

Exudates?

It means pus. I think it's an infection.

Isn't it just a common cold? Why is there pus?

It's a common symptom of infection.

Don't worry too much.

Let me check your lymph nodes again.

Your lymph nodes are swollen.

How about this?

Let's go for a routine blood test and blood biochemistry test first.

Okay.

Okay. Go ahead.

- Okay. - Thank you, doctor.

Thank you, doctor.

Your dad...

thought I couldn't take care of you.

He doesn't want us to be together.

I wasn't convinced at the time.

Now that I think about it,

your dad was right.

You lost all your confidence because of my dad.

In my dad's eyes,

I'm too good for anyone.

Not even a celebrity.

Doctor.

The results are out.

Please take a look at the results.

Elevated C-reactive protein and white blood cells in the blood.

I think it's a bacterial infection.

What's going on?

Da Zhi, let the doctor finish.

The more common bacteria...

that causes purulent tonsillitis...

is Streptococcus.

I'm prescribing you cephalosporins.

Take it orally for three days straight.

It'll basically heal completely.

Does that mean I'm fine?

Yes, you're fine.

When you get home, get some rest and stay warm.

Drink more water.

Also, take your medicine on time to avoid reinfections.

Let's just stay in the hotel these few days.

This is my first time in Shanghai.

It's fine. Let's play again when you feel better.

All right. Go get the medicine.

- Okay. Thank you, doctor. - Thank you, doctor.

Thank you.

Let's go.

What's wrong?

I'm fine. My feet hurt from walking too much.

Let's go back to the doctor.

Forget it.

Let's go back to the hotel and rest.

I've been so tired these past two days.

All right.

Slowly.

Slow down.

Let's go and eat.

I'm not eating. You go ahead.

- Are you okay? - What's wrong?

I'm fine.

There's a scratch.

It's fine.

- Let's go. - Be careful.

Why did you sprain your ankle?

The shoes don't fit.

Here.

I'll apply some medicine for you.

Dr. Bai.

I can do it myself.

Thank you.

- You're welcome. - Thank you.

Dr. Xiao.

How big is your foot?

I think it's size 36 or 37.

I bought these shoes online. I didn't try them on.

That's the same as mine.

I have a spare pair of shoes.

I'll get them for you.

Wait.

I'll go with you.

No, I...

Let me help you.

Slowly.

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

Lin Zhi.

There was a female patient in the morning...

with a tonsils infection who came to Shanghai to travel.

Check the records.

Contact her.

Tell her to come back for a follow-up.

Okay.

These shoes are quite comfortable. Where did you buy them?

Online.

It's a lot cheaper than shopping malls.

Dr. Xiao.

Can't you tell Bai Zhu likes you?

Dr. Bai and I are colleagues.

I'm not blind.

I can tell.

Bai Zhu treats you differently.

You treat him differently too.

I'll get mad if you say that again.

Then I'll say one last thing.

He doesn't deserve you.

That's all.

Thank you, doctor.

What are you doing sneaking around?

Does it have anything to do with you?

Come in.

Dr. Bai.

The patient with a tonsils infection is here.

Okay.

Chen Zhi, let's go.

Do you need two doctors for tonsils infection?

You don't understand.

Dr. Bai is going to train Chen Zhi.

The doctor asked us to come back in such a hurry.

Could something have happened?

Don't jinx me. Touch wood.

Touch wood.

Did you hurt your leg?

The back of my heels are scraped.

Take off your shoes so I can see.

- Lie down on the bed. - Your feet.

I'm going to tear off the Band-Aid.

Is it that serious?

Your swelling is serious.

You'll need surgery to drain it.

Lin Zhi, get ready.

Okay.

Let me tell you.

Later, we have to remove some pus for bacteria culture.

Bacteria culture?

What kind of illness is this?

Only after the bacteria culture results come out...

can we deal with the illness.

Okay.

Why is it so swollen?

I didn't notice it.

It's all my fault.

Why didn't I notice it sooner?

Okay, here we go.

It's going to hurt a little. Bear with it.

It'll be over soon.

Bear with it.

It'll be over soon.

Is it the same kind of pus in her throat?

We don't know yet.

We have to cultivate the bacteria to know.

It won't take long.

Dr. Bai.

Is the infection in her throat and ankle...

really the same bacteria?

Are you serious?

I've never seen anything like this.

I wonder how you graduated.

Bacteria will spread everywhere once it enters our blood.

I know that.

What I mean is...

if it's bacteria,

can it spread this fast in such a short time?

You've finally asked a meaningful question.

Let's wait for the result.

Don't give up.

Dr. Xu said Dr. Bai is trying to train you.

That's how I consoled myself.

- All right. Go get your medicine. - Okay. Thank you.

Dr. Bai.

Chen Yan Ke's test results came out.

Please take a look.

Klebsiella pneumoniae.

It's a superbug.

This Klebsiella pneumoniae can usually be found in hospitals.

It's rarely exposed to ordinary people in everyday life.

Is she infected in our hospital?

It won't happen so soon.

Dr. Bai, I remember now.

When I changed her dressing just now,

I heard them say...

that the patient's boyfriend was hospitalized for two weeks...

due to pneumonia six months ago.

Do you think he was carrying it then?

A healthy carrier.

They're a couple.

It's highly contagious.

Listen.

You give the patient a piperacillin injection first.

Then get a sample from the boyfriend and get it tested.

Okay.

If something like this happens next time,

you'll do it.

Me?

Thank you, Dr. Bai.

I got the illness from Da Zhi?

- Yes. - That's impossible.

I don't have any symptoms.

You don't have any symptoms now,

but you had pneumonia once six months ago.

At that time, you got infected with Klebsiella pneumoniae.

That's why you've been carrying the bacteria.

That's how Chen Yan Ke got infected.

But in the past, both of you never got sick.

This time, it's because you came to travel...

and she was overworked.

Her body was too weak, so she got sick.

I carried it with me?

We found this bacteria in your throat and nasal cavity.

But I come into contact with so many people...

at work every day...

and I've never seen anyone get such an illness.

This bacteria...

can only be transmitted through contact with body fluids.

I'm sorry.

I...

I didn't know I had this bacteria with me.

It's not your fault.

You said it yourself.

You didn't know that.

Moreover, I feel much better now.

Did the medicine you injected me work?

- Yes. - Why don't you give Da Zhi...

the same medicine as me?

That's right.

Get rid of all the bacteria in my body.

Even if I give you an injection, it won't be able to do much.

Why?

Because you've been carrying this bacteria for over six months.

The bacteria are all over your body.

Antibiotics won't help you much.

Wait. What does that mean?

Do I have to carry the bacteria for the rest of my life?

If you don't have an attack, I don't think it'll affect you much.

If I carry it all the time,

won't it still infect Xiao Ke in the future?

It's possible.

Paying attention to precautions during physical contact...

can reduce the risk of infection.

We'll make it work.

There will be a way.

Isn't that right, doctor?

If we find a more effective antibiotic,

I'll let you know.

Take care of yourself.

Come to us if you have any questions.

Let's go.

Your dad was right.

I should've taken better care of you.

I even spread the illness to you.

Da Zhi.

All right.

If there's the latest treatment method,

please tell me.

Okay, thank you.

You came at the right time.

This is some information about the prevention of Klebsiella.

You can read it at home.

No.

There's no need for prevention.

Please...

give this letter...

to Xiao Ke.

I don't have the courage to tell her myself.

I can't take care of Xiao Ke.

Please.

Dr. Bai, what should we do?

Throw the letter away.

Don't you hear me? Throw the letter away.

Go and find Chen Yan Ke right now.

Take her to the entrance and stop him.

Da Zhi.

Are you just going to run away so sneakily?

I'm sorry.

You abandon me because of such a trivial matter.

I carry bacteria with me all the time.

I can infect you at any time.

Sir.

I don't think you need to carry this burden.

It's too heavy for you.

You didn't know about this.

You just need to protect yourselves from now on.

There's still a chance of infection.

As a doctor,

I deal with all kinds of incurable diseases every day.

I've also seen separations between loved ones.

It's rare to see someone...

who gives up love so easily like you.

I don't know...

if you have heard of Lin Ruo Yun...

and Mr. Li Shi Lei in our hospital before.

The struggle Ms. Lin faced is much more painful than yours.

And it's also about...

the life and death of the person she loves.

Even though Ms. Lin chose to let go in the end,

it's about respecting the will of the one she loves.

Love is between two people.

Before you make a decision,

have you asked your lover?

Before this, we had an elderly couple here.

The woman had a car accident and was in a vegetative state.

From a medical point of view,

even if we continue with the treatment,

I don't think she'll wake up.

But her lover didn't give up on her.

He read his diary to her every day...

to help her recall the bits and pieces...

that both of them have experienced

He believes that she'll wake up one day...

and another miracle will happen.

In fact,

you're already very blessed to live in this peaceful age.

If you get sick,

there are such good doctors...

and such advanced equipment...

that can treat you.

Do you know?

There are a lot of places in the world...

where war is still raging.

If the people there are injured or sick,

they may be gone just like that.

It's not easy for two people who love each other...

to be together.

How can you be defeated by a tiny bacteria?

Don't people who love each other...

have to overcome all kinds of difficulties together?

Thank you, doctor.

You're right.

I won't run away.

I won't run away.

I'm sorry.

Xiao Ke.

I'm sorry.

Dr. Bai.

Dr. Bai.

What happened?

It's nothing.

Dr. Bai.

How did you know that the letter wouldn't work?

The couple made up.

If you want to be a good doctor,

you don't just see diseases...

but also people.

Didn't see the way that girl looked at that young man?

Would she stop loving him because of Klebsiella pneumoniae?