Original subtitles

(Thank You, Doctor)

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

(Episode 32)

I'm sorry.

We did our best.

Thank you...

for your hard work.

He's the only one left in the family.

He must be so lonely.

When his daughter left,

he didn't shed a tear.

He was so calm.

I thought he was prepared for it.

I can't believe he collapsed just like that.

He must be heartbroken.

He's still young.

I hope he recovers soon.

He used to have a complete family.

Now he's all alone.

You're awake.

Why am I here?

You fainted.

Let me examine you to treat your symptoms.

I don't need any checkups...

and I'm not getting treated either.

I'm leaving.

I suggest you get a checkup to be safe.

It's none of your business.

You should get a checkup.

You're a doctor.

You can't stop me from leaving.

I'm going to find them.

I'm going to find them.

You're in a very dangerous situation now.

You might faint again anytime.

Calm down.

Calm down.

Let me go.

Let me go!

Dr. Bai.

I won't hurt you.

I just want to get out of here.

I don't want to get any treatment.

Okay?

Don't be nervous.

- Okay? - Don't get worked up.

I know.

You're just having a moment.

Put the pen down.

Let's talk.

Yes. Why don't you put the pen down?

There's nothing to talk about.

Nothing.

This doctor you're holding hostage has saved many lives.

Please don't hurt him.

I only have one request.

Let me go.

If I'm not mistaken,

I think you've already been examined, right?

You also have severe pancreatitis.

Mr. Wang.

Have you ever thought about it?

I'm sure...

your wife and daughter hope you live a good life...

and feel the beauty of this world for them.

You have the chance.

Why don't you cherish it?

I have a son. His name is Xiao Guang.

Ever since he was little,

he has been diagnosed with thalassemia.

All the doctors said...

that he wouldn't live past his first birthday.

However, I didn't give up.

He didn't give up either.

This illness attacks every day.

It's so painful when it happens.

Maybe even an adult can't stand it.

However, my son is still cheerful,

facing his life positively.

He's eight years old now.

Mr. Wang.

It's possible to cure this illness of yours.

You've lived for so long.

Can't you do any better than a child?

That's enough.

Get back to your work.

We've called the police.

Let the police handle the rest.

Today,

what happened to these two patients...

gave us a heads-up.

It's my problem.

The patient, Wang Qiang Jun's daughter...

had severe pancreatitis...

and passed away in our hospital.

I was her attending doctor.

I have actually noticed...

that Wang Qiang Jun's mood isn't right,

but I didn't take it seriously.

So...

what happened today is my fault.

- I'm responsible too. - Me too.

That's enough.

We're not here to find out who's responsible.

You have such self-reflection.

Very good.

That's the kind of attitude and responsibility...

doctors should have.

I completely understand you.

The tasks in our Emergency Department...

and EICU...

are difficult and burdensome.

Each of you...

are under a lot of pressure.

While treating patients, you have to take into account...

the psychological condition of the patients...

and their family members.

It's indeed a bit too much.

Yes.

The situation of every patient and family member is different.

Their psychological endurances are different too.

It's hard to tell their mental state.

That's right.

However,

that's not an excuse.

Think about it.

We're under a lot of pressure.

Patients and their families are under a lot of pressure too.

In the face of death,

they are likely to overreact...

and they may also...

do things that harm us...

and other patients...

or even the entire hospital.

We have a lot of cases like this.

Therefore, we must not take...

the psychological condition of patients...

and their families lightly.

We should pay attention and provide them guidance...

to avoid such things from happening again.

Just do what we should do.

Do it...

bit by bit.

Thank you.

Doctor.

I'm willing to cooperate...

and live well.

How about this?

In order to thank Dr. Xiao...

for her bravery today,

I'll treat everyone to supper.

What do you want to eat? I'll order.

Look at the time.

Let's forget about supper.

I'm afraid we'll be called away before we get to eat anything.

How about dumplings and apples?

The night shift in the Emergency Department.

- I can't forget that. - No one sells fruits...

in the middle of the night.

You're giving the delivery guy a hard time.

What do we eat then?

Let's eat chips.

It's called Russian roulette potato chips.

Although it's food, we can play it like a game.

There are six pieces of potato chips.

One of them is very spicy.

Let's take turns rotating them.

Do you dare to play?

Sure.

Why not?

Why not?

I'll do it too.

You can't be a loner.

It's boring.

Fine.

Aren't you bored? Why are you here?

I'm afraid that you'll be bored without me.

Here, let me demonstrate.

I don't feel anything.

This is pizza flavored. It's not spicy.

What do you mean?

You look disappointed when I didn't get to eat it.

I heard from my colleagues.

They went to eat hot pot with Chen Zhi.

He accidentally grabbed a piece of spicy beef...

and his face turned red like a cherry bomb instantly.

It's not spicy at all.

I'm a good person, so it can't be helped.

Let me try.

Mine isn't spicy either.

I can handle spicy food.

It's time to check your personality.

Let's do it.

I'm a good person.

I can handle spicy food too.

I'm not sure if you can handle spicy food.

That's impossible. How...

How can this be?

Dr. Xu. Did you get scammed?

There might not be any spicy ones.

Wait. Let's go for another round.

I have more. Another round.

This game is so boring.

- Come on. One more round. - Come on.

Who will go first?

- Me. - Okay.

How is it?

Is it spicy?

Is it spicy or not?

It's not spicy.

Try this one.

Sure.

Try it.

Thank you.

How is it?

It's not spicy.

- Does it feel good? - It's not in either packet, right?

Let me do it.

It feels good.

You can really take spicy food.

I don't think so.

You said it's not spicy.

- You got it, right? - He can't eat spicy food.

- A cherry bomb. - He ate it.

Look at his face.

Have you seen Xu Yi Ran?

No. What's wrong?

The inspection team will be here soon.

He's gone at this critical moment. This is so frustrating.

He must be hiding on purpose.

Hiding from who?

From Director Xu?

He has been having problems with his dad.

You shouldn't have sent him to welcome the team.

He runs out at the worst time.

When I see him later, I'll teach him a lesson.

You must teach him a lesson.

You'll be in charge of reception.

Me?

Sir, don't push it.

You don't have a choice. Hurry up.

I...

I didn't prepare anything.

How can I...

Dr. Xu.

Fellow experts, this way, please.

This is our EICU ward.

You're welcome to inspect.

We're not inspecting.

We're here to watch and learn.

Isn't that Dr. Bai?

Yes, that's him.

Bai Zhu and my son, Yi Ran, went to the same school.

When he was in school,

the teachers praised him a lot.

Even now,

his articles often appear in international publications.

He's young and promising.

Well, Yi Ran is also young and talented.

That son of mine...

Forget it.

Let's not talk about him.

I heard there's another female doctor here.

She's also quite outstanding.

You must be referring to Dr. Xiao Yan, right?

She was specially hired by our director...

from Lausanne Hospital in Switzerland.

She worked as a Doctor Without Borders before.

Her medical skills are excellent.

You have so many talented doctors in the EICU.

- You're too kind. - Thank you.

All right, fellow experts. This way, please.

This way, please.

Dr. Bai.

Mr. Xu.

If you're not busy,

let's have a chat.

Sure, I still have 10 minutes.

Okay.

10 minutes then. Have a seat.

I took a look around today.

Tongshan Hospital is indeed a beautiful place.

Mr. Xu.

Is there anything you want to say? You can tell me directly.

You're just like me.

Not bad.

You know what?

Ever since you were in school, I've been noticing you.

So?

Are you interested in coming to our hospital?

I'm really sorry, Mr. Xu.

I can't help you with Yi Ran's affairs.

Well, Yi Ran...

doesn't resemble me in any way.

He only resembles me in this aspect.

Too stubborn.

You are his best friend.

If you join us,

I think it will affect his decision.

You're Yi Ran's dad.

You're also my elder.

I respect you.

However,

I really don't like it when I'm treated like a pawn.

I'm sorry.

A pawn?

You're mistaken, Dr. Bai.

One of the reasons I asked you to join Ruirong...

is because of Yi Ran.

However,

I really think highly of you.

Besides,

considering your future,

our hospital is more suitable for you.

Think about it.

You have profound medical knowledge,

outstanding adaptability,

a beautiful resume,

and fabulous educational background.

As soon as you join us,

I guarantee that in less than five years,

you'll have your own research project funding...

and your own lab at the same time.

The terms you mentioned are indeed very tempting,

but I'm not interested.

It's not just a waste of your abilities,

but it's also a waste of quality medical resources.

I'm used to being free and undisciplined.

I don't like to follow other people's pre-planned paths.

Even if I go to Ruirong,

after some time,

you won't be able to stand a subordinate like me.

It's no wonder...

that you and Yi Ran are best friends.

You two are so alike.

I've been there.

The path I designed for him is the fastest and the best.

I don't get it.

Why does he have to...

learn his lesson...

only then can he face reality?

I guarantee you.

If he continues to work here,

I don't think he'll be a director even if he works for his whole life.

Maybe he has never thought about becoming a director.

I think...

he just enjoys treating patients and saving people.

Becoming a director and having a good prospect...

It doesn't matter to him.

He's still too young and immature.

Mr. Xu.

I understand your good intentions as a parent,

but I have to remind you.

Don't impose your will on Yi Ran.

You may make things worse.

It's almost time.

I should get back to work.

Mr. Xu, see you next time.

See you next time.

Bye.

Did my dad talk to you?

He wants me to join Ruirong.

He even made me a very good offer.

It seems like my dad really likes you.

I doubt it.

He asked me to join Ruirong because of you.

But I have to say...

that your dad's deduction is pretty astute.

He knows that I have a huge influence on you.

If I go to Ruirong,

I'm sure you'll go too.

However, he miscalculated one thing.

He underestimated the difficulty of persuading me.

I, Bai Zhu,

won't change my mind...

for anyone...

or anything.

His respiratory system is normal, right?

Yes, it's normal.

I don't see any pantothenic acid in his digestive system.

Vomiting...

Yi Ran.

- You may get back to work. - Okay.

Why are you here?

Are you unwell?

No. My due date is near.

I'm here for a checkup.

Everything is normal.

Are you here alone?

Why isn't anyone with you?

My mother-in-law came with me.

She has a stomachache, so she went to the restroom.

When is your due date?

The fifth of next month.

There's less than a month left.

Time really flies.

Back then, we used to do homework together.

It feels like yesterday.

In the blink of an eye, you're a mom.

You should hurry up too.

Don't be so picky.

You're missing out on all the good girls.

Yes.

Don't drink anything cold.

Come to my office to drink some warm water.

Let's go.

Here.

Drink some warm water.

Thank you.

I hope I didn't keep you from work.

I'm not busy right now.

They'll call me if there's a patient.

Right.

I ran into your dad just now.

There's an inspection team visiting our hospital.

He's the team leader.

Your dad asked me to persuade you to join Ruirong.

He really has the audacity to do anything.

He has your best interests at heart.

He never cares about what I think.

He only cares about what he thinks.

What a control freak.

Most parents are like that.

I couldn't understand it either.

As you know,

my parents are the same as your dad.

They just want me to follow their plan.

But now, I'm pregnant with my own child.

I've come to understand them.

Parents can give up everything for their children.

I can understand that.

In my department,

I have such patients and their families.

A dad with leukemia...

even tried to infect himself with the pathogen...

in order to find out what's wrong with his son.

I believe he's willing to sacrifice everything for his child.

Your dad is like that with you too.

Actually, deep down in your dad's heart,

he feels guilty toward you.

I know.

He's a very controlling person.

He's also very strict with me.

But there's always a kind of begging when he looks at me.

A begging behind a strong command.

Because of the divorce between him and your mom.

He must think that...

because of him, you didn't have a complete family.

So he's always trying to make it up to me.

In the way he thinks is right,

he paved the way for my development.

He even started socializing for my future.

He used to hate socializing.

I know it's not easy for him.

That's why whenever he made an unreasonable request,

I always agreed to it.

I was always softhearted.

But this time, I really have no choice.

I just want to follow my own way.

Children love their parents,

but they're always slow to realize it...

and then they regret it.

Yi Ran.

You should talk to your dad.

There's nothing you can't talk about between father and son.

I'm afraid it's hard now.

Maybe when I have my own child,

I'll be able to understand him.

Hello, Mother.

Don't worry. I'll be right there.

What's wrong?

My mother-in-law couldn't see me when she went back.

She's worried.

Don't rush it. Let me help you.

All right.

Don't rush things.

Take it easy. It's all right.

Where did you go?

You're pregnant.

Why are you wandering around?

Ma'am. Xiao Jing was chatting with me.

Dr. Xu.

Xiao Jing is a married woman.

Don't try to take advantage of every chance you get.

- Mother... - And you...

You're going to be a mom soon.

Whatever you do,

you have to be mindful of the consequences.

Let's go home.

Dad.

What a pity.

Xiao Jing is such a good girl, yet she married into such a family.

I still have patients. I'll get back to work.

Wait.

Do you have nothing to say to me?

I really have patients to see.

Are you really not going back to Ruirong?

Dad, I told you.

I'm doing fine here.

I don't want to go to Ruirong.

Fine.

You don't have to go back if you don't want to.

Do whatever you want.

The inspection is over.

You can get back to work.

I'll get going.

Dad.

What is it?

You're busy with work.

Take care of yourself.

Don't treat yourself like a young man.

You brat.

Are you trying to control me?

Let me tell you.

I can work for another 20 years.

Has your dad left?

He came to say goodbye to me today.

I suddenly felt that he has aged.

I've been thinking.

I used to be so stubborn.

I wanted to run away from him.

Was I wrong?

I should at least consider his feelings.

After all,

I'm his only child.

When Xiao Guang first came here,

I didn't know how I should face him either.

Until one night,

he was woken up by his own nightmare.

He rolled down the bed,

called out my name, and looked for me.

That's when...

I felt needed.

In this world,

you have someone to worry about.

Isn't that the greatest happiness?

Come in.

Dr. Jiang, are you looking for me?

It's on the table.

The preliminary results of the assessment are out.

See it for yourself.

- Is this accurate? - I'm afraid it's not.

I specifically asked someone to review it again.

I know.

The EICU is just getting started...

and it's still in the exploratory stage.

There's a lot to figure out.

However, I never thought...

that I'd get this many complaints.

Dr. Jiang.

It's all my fault.

When you proposed to set up...

an EICU in the Emergency Department,

I was on your side.

However, you know that...

I have a lot of different opinions from other departments.

I bit the bullet and assured them...

that the EICU would be able to do a good job.

Look at what happened now.

I'm the hospital director.

How am I supposed to explain this to everyone?

Don't worry, Dr. Jiang.

As you know, the EICU was just established.

It's still at the trial-and-error stage.

There are bound to be some mistakes.

But ever since the EICU was established,

we've saved so many critical patients.

That's a tangible result too.

The EICU was established...

to provide the best quality services...

to more critically ill patients.

We'll then be able to treat patients better.

Lu.

You must always...

serve the patients well...

and prioritize them first.

Dr. Jiang.

Stop it.

Just remember one thing.

You have a performance bond.

If anything happens again within six months,

I'll hold you responsible.

Excuse me. This way.

Female, 62 years old. 20 percent of her body burns.

Blood pressure, 120 over 80.

Heart rate, 110. There's one more in the back.

Xiao Song. Move the bed.

- What's going on? - Male, 65 years old.

85 percent of his body's surface burns.

I can't get his blood pressure.

Radial artery pulse, 112.

- Get a doctor. - Okay.

Steady.

By the time we got there,

she was performing CPR on her husband.

- 100 mg of pethidine. - Okay.

No congestion in lungs.

Where did you learn CPR?

I saw it on TV.

Doctor.

How is Guo Hua?

My colleague is trying to save him.

You have to save him.

Confirmation of the dilation of 1,000 ml of saline.

His chest is burning.

We have to perform an escharotomy on his chest.

- Scalpel. - Okay.

Are you sure you want to do it here?

There's no other option.

The chest can't expand anymore.

We need to release the epidermal tension.

Mother.

Mom.

What's going on?

Is my mother-in-law okay, doctor?

The patient has second-degree burns.

It will hurt a lot if we touch her skin,

but her life isn't in danger for now.

Mom. What happened to you?

It's all right.

Doctor.

Will Guo Hua be all right?

Bi Guo Hua?

Mum, didn't you agree to stop seeing him?

Why are you with him?

That's right, Mother.

Why are you with him again?

He's not a good person.

Why won't you listen to us?

Don't talk about him anymore.

Well...

Please leave the room.

The patient needs to rest.

Yes, please come with me.

This way, please.

Please wash the burned area with water...

and apply silver sulfadiazine cream.

- Get her ready for the EICU. - Okay.

Mom, I don't want to be in the hospital.

- Let me go home. - Xiao Min.

Be good.

Doctor, come quickly.

What are you doing?

Let her go first. She's pregnant.

Aren't you afraid something will happen?

What happened?

She wouldn't listen to us. She insisted on keeping the baby.

Who are you to stop her from giving birth?

She has pulmonary lymphangioma.

- She can't keep the baby. - Dad, Mom.

I just want a child of my own.

Xiao Min, my girl.

Look at you.

Why are you still so stubborn?

Xiao Min.

Doctor.

Her oxygen saturation is around 90 percent now.

She's already in a state of hypoxia.

That includes her cough and hemoptysis.

It's because of the low oxygen.

She bleeds a lot in a day.

The trash can at home is full of bloody tissue paper.

After all,

it's caused by pulmonary lymphangiomyoma.

I've done some research.

It's possible...

for pulmonary lymphangioma patients to conceive a baby.

If the lung function is normal,

there's not much risk for patients with lymphangiomyoma...

to get pregnant.

But if your lungs are not functioning well,

I think you should avoid pregnancy.

You have a very serious pulmonary cystic disease.

It will cause serious damage...

to the gas exchange function of your lungs.

As your baby grows,

the symptom will get worse.

It can even endanger your life.

That's why we're suggesting that...

I'll give birth to this baby.

Doctor.

Doctor.

Look at Xiao Min.

What should we do?

The patient's condition is quite dangerous.

You're her family.

You should advise her.

I hope she can terminate her pregnancy.

You don't know it.

We've consulted all public and private hospitals.

They all say it's impossible to keep the baby.

But my daughter...

She's determined to have the baby.

We also don't know how to treat it.

Her body is getting worse every day.

You saw it too.

If we didn't bring her here,

she wouldn't come to the hospital even if it kills her.

Why is she so stubborn?

Is having a baby more important?

Or is her life more important?

Exactly.

I know, right?

Why does she want to have this baby?

Does she have something that can't be let go?

Or is someone forcing her to have this child?

No.

No one forced her to have it.

What about her husband?

Are her husband's parents eager to have grandchildren?

That's why she's forced to give birth?

No one forced her.

My in-laws treat her very well.

They don't want her to have the baby.

Doctor.

Can you...

Can you...

Yes?

Can you give Xiao Min some medicine...

to abort the baby?

- That won't do. - That's definitely not allowed.

Although from a medical point of view,

we hope that the patient...

will terminate the pregnancy as soon as possible,

the decision still is up to her.

No one can decide for her.

Please, doctor.

Please save Xiao Min.

Don't worry. We'll do our best.

I'll let her stay in the hospital for a few days for observation.

After that, we'll also find specialists...

from other departments for consultation.

As her family, please talk to her.

We'll find a chance to talk to her.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

- Thank you, doctor. Please help us. - Thank you.

Don't rush it.

Thank you.

- Please. - Thank you.

She's fine now.

Doctor.

When will Guo Hua wake up?

It's hard to say now.

His condition isn't good.

You need to rest more.

- Dr. Bai. - Chief Li.

Chief Li.

Mom.

This is from our neighborhood.

Mr. Zhang and Mr. Rui.

We need to ask you something about the fire.

What happened to Guo Hua's house?

There was wind and it was a big fire.

The fire brigade couldn't save it.

It burned down.

According to the inspection of the scene,

I believe the fire...

was caused by an electrical overload.

You were there too.

Did Bi Guo Hua use...

any electrical appliances in violation of the law?

The house burned down.

What's the use of asking this?

The fire not only burned down Bi Guo Hua's house,

but it also burned down a convenience store nearby.

It caused a lot of financial damage.

We need to clarify the responsibility...

and decide on the amount of compensation.

It must be that old man, Bi Guo Hua.

Burning down his own house isn't enough,

he even burned down the convenience store.

Officers.

Make him pay for the damages.

Please tell us the truth about the situation at the time.

Mother.

What are you talking about?

Are you still keeping it a secret for him?

Tell the police now.

If you don't tell us the situation at the time...

and you can't clarify your responsibilities,

as one of the parties,

you may have to bear...

some of the responsibility for compensation.

Mom. Tell us.

How much will it cost?

Preliminary estimate is at least 150,000 yuan.

Mother.

Do you still want to take the blame for him?

Mom. Don't be crazy.

It's 150,000 yuan.

We...

Where do we get that much money?

I remember now.

It must be Bi Guo Hua.

He's not in good health.

Every winter, he's freezing to death.

He must have had the heater on.

That's how the fire started.

Is that so?

Did Bi Guo Hua use a high-power electric heater?

Mom.

It's 150,000 yuan.

You don't even spend money on extra classes...

for your granddaughter, Miao Miao.

How can you be so cruel?

Miao Miao is your granddaughter.

Is she no better than an outsider?

Yes.

He used an electric heater.

He caught a cold,

so I went to take care of him.

The heater was on.

Did you see the heater on fire?

I gave him medicine...

and put him to bed.

After that, I fell asleep on the couch.

When I woke up,

the fire is already burning out of control.

We've noted down everything you said.

If there's anything we'll come to you again.

- We'll get going. - Okay.

Officers, thank you for your hard work.

Let's go.

Listen.

She needs to rest.

Don't let her emotions fluctuate too much.

- Okay. - If you feel uncomfortable,

you can call the nurses.

Thank you, doctor.

Thank you, doctor.

Mother.

Don't blame us for scolding you.

How many times have I told you?

Don't hang out with that old man.

But you wouldn't listen.

Now that there was a fire, are you happy now?

I don't get it.

What's so good about that old man?

In our neighborhood, there are so many reliable old men.

Why do you like him?

He's willing to stay with me.

For tens of days,

I don't see you or Miao Miao.

Even if he's not doing well,

I can still see him.

He can walk and chat with me every day.

I'm old now.

I just want...

someone to be with me.

Mother.

It's our fault.

Mom.

From now on, we'll spend more time with you.

It's too late.

This is what they say,

"Dating in later life is like an old house on fire."

A partner...

is to have a companion when we're old.

We have to control the patient's dosage...

to prevent infection.