Original subtitles

(Thank You, Doctor)

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

(Episode 37)

What's wrong?

What a lousy proposal.

What kind of gimmick did you come up with?

The audience didn't like it at all.

Queen of Planning, my foot.

Use your brain and think about it.

What will the audience see?

Even if they don't know,

didn't I already give you an idea?

Can't you just follow it?

If it's about the proposal for the event,

we can sit down and discuss it again.

You're a big company.

I'm sure you don't want the event to be too low-end.

Let me repeat myself.

This is my money.

I'm the one in charge.

I call the shots.

Just do as I say.

That'll solve everything.

I'll be honest with you.

Your idea...

was leftover from someone else.

It's old-fashioned.

Aren't you afraid of it ruining your reputation?

I'm afraid it'll ruin mine.

Do you even have a reputation?

You paid for it.

Trust me.

I'll go to your office tomorrow.

Just one word...

and I can get you fired.

What kind of proposal is this?

It's just a bunch of rubbish, you know?

Rubbish!

You're so childish!

Childish?

No matter how childish it is, I'm still paying for it. Got it?

- I can do whatever I want with it. - Give it back to me!

- Do you get it? - Give it back to me!

- What? - Give it back to me!

What are you doing?

He Lan.

He Lan, are you all right?

Blood?

Help!

Help!

Call 120!

It's ectopic pregnancy.

You haven't given birth before.

Let's go with conservative treatment.

Where's your family member?

I don't have one.

This child's father and I...

got divorced recently.

What about your parents?

I'm here on business.

My parents are out of town.

Cervical ectopic pregnancy is relatively rare.

It might cause fatal bleeding.

You have to be careful.

I got it.

Your situation is unique.

We suggest you contact the father.

After all, it's not your matter alone.

There's no need.

There's no need...

to contact others with such bad news.

Since we've broken up, it should end cleanly.

All right.

For your case,

we'll transfer you to the obstetrics.

They have a more specialized...

and better treatment.

Thank you.

Can you hold me?

How about here?

A little.

Can you try to bend your legs?

Try again.

I can't.

Doctor.

What's wrong with me?

Is the treatment not working?

We don't know the details yet.

We'll see after the MRI scan.

According to the MRI scan,

the infarction mainly involves the right cortex.

After the thrombolysis,

a blood vessel on this side still hasn't opened yet.

A second thrombolysis is needed.

Another thrombolysis is not feasible in such a short period.

The risk is too high.

If I hadn't misdiagnosed her...

The misdiagnosis has nothing to do with the thrombolysis.

Thrombolysis is effective within the specified time.

So your mistake...

doesn't affect the outcome of the treatment.

So don't let this affect you anymore.

Okay?

Okay.

- But Dr. Xiao... - Chen Zhi.

If you keep talking about the misdiagnosis,

I'll fulfill your wish...

and report you to the hospital.

If the patient's family won't let go of this issue,

this matter...

will become a nonsensical and inexplicable medical incident.

They'll either settle or send you to court.

In the end, the hospital will compensate them...

and lose its reputation...

on your behalf.

Will you be satisfied with this outcome?

- I'm sorry. - Dr. Chen.

Go inform her family.

No thrombolysis for now. She has to be observed.

Okay.

Poor thing. You yelled at him again.

If I don't yell at him,

he won't stop.

My head is about to explode.

By the way, Dr. Xiao.

the blood pressure of the patient in bed nine is up again.

Let's check it out.

Let's go.

Fu Ping.

Give me another 50,000 yuan.

I need it within two days.

If I don't invest, my friend won't let me in anymore.

Fu Ping.

It's just 50,000 yuan.

Please.

My friend's project is a sure win.

Think about it.

You're working so hard all your life to earn money.

They just move their hands and already earn money.

It's not worth it...

to miss this chance.

Fu Ping.

Fu Ping.

Get out.

I don't have the energy to argue with you.

I'm sure we'll make money with this investment.

I'll give you a bonus at the end of the year.

I'll buy you a bag and a car.

I'll buy you whatever you want, okay?

Stop trying to persuade me.

My friend told me.

If I invest in this project,

I can lie down and count money until my hand gets a cramp.

Is there such easy money in this world?

If money were that easy to earn,

everyone would live in a big house...

and drive a nice car.

That's because they don't have a chance.

I have a chance, don't I?

Xiao Xiang.

Can't you just look for job...

and live a stable life?

Last time,

my colleague got you a job.

You quit after two days.

Don't mention your colleague.

I'm angry even just thinking about it.

What kind of job did he recommend me?

It's the same as working at a construction site.

It's tiring day and I don't make much money.

I've realized it through this incident.

If I work for someone else,

I'll be destined to work for others for the rest of my life.

To make money,

we need to invest and start our own business.

So Fu Ping,

it's just 50,000 yuan.

My friends are all starting at 100,000 yuan.

I'll feel embarrassed to put in less than that.

I don't have any money.

Don't lie to me.

How could you not have any money?

I saw it that day.

There's a few thousand dollars in your account.

Then...

how about 40,000 yuan?

Fu Ping, just 40,000 dollars.

Nothing less.

And I promise.

If I don't make money this time,

I'll look for a job properly.

Okay?

Get out.

Fu Ping, just 40,000 dollars.

Get out!

Fu Ping!

Fu Ping.

- Stop bothering your sister. - Get out!

- Get out. - Mom. Why are you chasing me away?

- Fu Ping. - Stop it.

- Fu Ping. - Get out.

Fu Ping, think about it.

Get out.

Ping Ping.

- No need. - Xiao Xiang...

is really immature.

Ping Ping.

You've had high blood pressure for three years.

Why didn't you tell me?

Mom.

I didn't mean to hide it from you.

I just thought...

it wasn't a big deal.

So I didn't tell you.

I know you want to save money for the family...

and delay treatment as much as possible.

If you had used the money you gave Xiao Xiang...

to buy medicine,

you wouldn't have to suffer like this.

Why didn't you tell me?

You don't even buy clothes...

on usual days.

Think more about yourself in the future, okay?

It's all my fault.

Whatever Xiao Xiang wants, I buy it for him.

When he wants money, I give him money.

I've spoiled him too much.

You're the breadwinner...

of the family.

Ping Ping.

We're sorry.

We've let you down.

Mom.

Don't cry.

Xiao Xiang is my brother.

If I don't care about him,

who will?

It's all my fault.

I spoiled him too much.

I spoiled him rotten.

Ping Ping.

About this project,

I think it's more reliable...

compared to the other ones...

he mentioned before.

If God is willing...

and gives him a chance,

he'll be able to walk the right path.

You won't have to work so hard anymore.

All right.

Give him another 50,000 yuan.

Give it to him?

Ping Ping, this money,

you need it for your treatment.

Forget it.

Give it to him.

I'll have peace of mind too.

It's my fault for spoiling him.

Now, he's out of control.

I give him everything he wants.

He doesn't even feel sorry for you.

Mom.

Let's just say I lost the 50,000 yuan.

This is the last time.

If he asks for more,

I really won't have any.

He promised me just now.

If he fails,

he'll find a proper job.

Let's hope he keeps his word.

She insists on another thrombolysis?

Yes.

Didn't you tell the patient...

of the danger of a second thrombolysis?

I did.

But the patient insisted.

It's just a small part of the blood vessel.

She's taking such a huge risk.

The patient said she does sales.

The family's finances depend on her alone.

If she stays in the hospital for a long time,

she might lose my clients.

Then the family will lose their source of income.

Having no source of income...

is better than dying?

Thrombolysis will likely cause bleeding...

and a severe one.

Any doctor wouldn't agree to it.

The right leg can only feel...

under strong stimulation.

Looks like it will take a while to recover.

I can't stay in bed forever.

Dr. Xiao.

Let's do the thrombolysis again.

A second thrombolysis is too dangerous.

There's a high possibility of severe bleeding.

I know you want to recover quickly.

But you can't risk your life.

You can't be irresponsible for yourself.

I'm willing to take a little risk.

You have no idea.

If I don't make money,

my family will collapse.

My brother's monthly payments...

and my mom's living expenses...

You're paying for them alone?

Your brother seems like he's almost 30.

Why isn't he paying anything?

Dr. Xiao.

Please do it for me one more time.

What if something really happens?

What about your mom...

and your brother?

I was completely fine. How did I get sick?

Everything needs money.

Don't think about it for now. Rest well.

Only when you recover...

can you continue to work and earn money.

Let's go.

Poor girl.

Her brother and her mom...

both need her.

How much savings can she get from working?

And her brother is an adult.

Why doesn't he have a job...

and just relies on his sister?

In this world,

there are people who put shackles on their love.

But more love...

brings warmth and companionship.

For example, your mom urges you to get married.

Can you call your mom a bane?

When she nagged me too hard,

it was a bit of a disaster.

But I know.

it's for my own good.

She loves me.

Everyone has flaws.

It's normal for parents to have flaws.

Just like us.

Is everything about us...

completely perfect?

That's true.

But some things can't be helped.

Enough.

Let's get back to work.

Must I have my uterus removed?

Then I can't bear children anymore?

That's right.

Doctor, is there any other way?

We've tried everything.

But the pathology report after the curettage...

shows cancer in your uterus.

You haven't had children yet.

I know the hysterectomy...

is a big blow to you.

But as a doctor,

that's all I can advise.

But I'm only 31.

Then I'll...

I'll never ever bear children?

I'm sorry.

Look at you.

Why aren't you getting a checkup at the hospital?

You brought me here instead.

Ms. Xiao.

My dad hasn't been himself recently.

What's wrong?

He used to look up medical cases...

before he went to bed.

But I don't know what's wrong with him lately.

He has been doing some research on motorbikes.

That's out of the norm for my dad.

I was so worried.

Later, I realized...

when it comes to motorbikes, I think of you.

You should go back.

Your dad is waiting for you.

Ms. Xiao, let me finish.

You and my dad...

are both excellent doctors.

And you're both equally good-looking.

I know very well that my dad likes you.

I just want to ask...

what you think about my dad.

In my heart right now,

there's someone I can't let go of yet.

You said it yourself.

Your dad is an excellent man.

Being with him...

when I have someone else in my heart...

would be unfair to him.

Why don't you let that person go?

You'll understand...

when you grow up.

- Why are you running around again? - Dad, sit tight.

Sit tight.

I have something serious to tell you.

I ran into Ms. Xiao just now.

I told her everything about you...

searching up motorbikes.

And I asked her what she thinks of you.

You punk.

Who asked you to be a busybody?

I'm just anxious for you!

No, not anxious.

I used the wrong word this time.

You little eunuch.

You're the eunuch. I'm the emperor.

Dad.

You need to work harder.

Ms. Xiao came to take care of you when you got sick last time.

That means she cares about you.

When I was sick last time?

Yes.

I called Ms. Xiao and told her you were sick.

Then she came.

She was in your room for quite a while.

Dad, you don't know?

Wasn't it Zheng Ya Jie?

She came later.

Ms. Xiao prepared the honey water and medicine for you...

before leaving.

Then...

what...

did Ms. Xiao say?

She said...

there's someone in her heart that she can't let go.

Dad, do you know who it is?

Li Fu Ping?

He Lan?

You look different from back then.

You too.

Why are you admitted into the hospital?

Cerebral infarction.

It's been a while.

How...

Is it serious?

Now,

my condition is stable.

It's just...

I can't really move one side of my body.

What about you?

Are you sick too?

Ectopic pregnancy.

That's...

That's dangerous, isn't it?

I won't be able to have kids...

for the rest of my life.

Don't think too much.

Get enough rest...

and recuperate.

I'm sure you'll recover.

Isn't that how life is?

The choices you make over and over again...

has already predetermined the outcome.

There's nothing to complain about.

Yes.

We make...

every choice ourselves.

A while ago,

I saw you on the cover of a magazine.

Queen of Planning.

Brilliant.

It's just superficial.

Look.

I'm already 31 this year.

I can't have children.

I think it'll be hard for me to get married in the future.

Look at us when we were in school.

We were majoring in journalism.

Every day,

we dreamed that one day...

we'd become journalists.

But somehow, I ended up in marketing.

Only when I entered society did I realize...

that dreams and reality are so different.

I remember back then...

your family found you a job at a newspaper company.

Why didn't you go?

I wanted to rebel.

I refused the elders' help...

because I wanted to try my best...

on my own.

I ended up like this.

And then I fell in love with the wrong guy.

Everyone was against it.

But I...

was stubborn and didn't listen.

Until I found out he had another woman.

That's when...

I realized...

that I was a total idiot.

It's okay.

I'm over it.

What about you?

Have you been well?

I remember...

you received an invitation from "Investigation",

the best magazine in Beijing.

Why didn't you go?

At that time,

I did it for my mom and brother.

They said...

they didn't want to be too far away from me.

That's too bad.

You're so professional.

All of us had high hopes for you.

Some life decisions...

are truly regretful.

Don't you think so?

We're still young.

We can still start over.

Can we?

Yes, we can.

You...

You should be like me.

Let go of the past.

That's how you can embrace the future.

When we get better,

we must get together more often.

Everything will be fine.

Okay, here's the anesthesia.

Relax and take a deep breath.

You're awake.

You should've told me.

I know you don't want to see me.

I didn't want to come either at first.

But...

I feel like...

I owe you an apology.

Don't catch a cold.

Here.

Our Ping Ping is so pretty.

How do you feel now?

Much better.

He Lan.

The experience event you planned...

went viral.

You're trending.

This comment says...

you are like a clear stream in the charity activities circle.

You neither sell misery...

or are too serious or boring.

It was a very interesting event.

They can't stop.

But...

Hello?

Xiao He.

This is Mr. Wang.

Did the surgery go well?

Thank you for your concern, Mr. Wang.

The surgery went well.

That's good.

Here's the thing, Xiao He.

The event you planned worked.

Would you have time...

to think about our company's proposal?

Our company still needs you.

I'm sorry, Mr. Wang.

I don't have time.

Xiao He.

Don't be mad.

What happened was a misunderstanding.

We were too impulsive.

Mr. Wang.

I don't do planning anymore.

You don't do planning anymore?

What are you going to do then?

I'm going to recharge and study,

and get back to our dream of becoming journalists.

If one day...

I want to have children,

then I'll be a godmother...

to your child.

What about you? What are your plans?

Me?

I'll learn from you.

It's been so long.

This one can't be saved.

What about you? Can you be saved?

Let's not talk about me first.

I heard it's as if you moved into Yang Jing's room recently.

How about this?

Ask to be transferred to the OB-GYN department.

Leave me alone.

Dr. Bai, we have a patient with acute appendicitis.

I'm your attending doctor, Bai Zhu.

Based on the CT scan,

your appendix is very swollen.

It might perforate anytime.

I suggest immediate surgery.

Surgery isn't necessary.

See if you can go with conservative treatment.

Just give me some medicine.

Tell the patient...

what happens when the appendix perforates.

Perforation of the appendix can cause a lot of bacteria...

to be absorbed by the peritoneum and mesentery.

It will enter the bloodstream and cause sepsis.

If it causes a toxic infection in the abdominal cavity,

intestinal necrosis will occur in serious cases.

After peritonitis,

complete intestinal obstruction would occur...

due to intestinal adhesions.

It could be life-threatening.

Then operate on me.

I'll do it.

I want surgery.

You'll do it.

Me?

Yes.

Come on.

If you don't do it soon,

the patient will wake up.

Dr. Xu.

I'm afraid I'll cut too much.

There's a first time for everyone.

Believe in yourself.

Dr. Xu.

I'll start now.

Remember.

Steady, accurate, firm.

We've successfully removed the appendix.

The surgery went well.

Rest well from now on.

Okay.

Thank you, doctor.

It's what we should do.

I heard it was your first solo surgery.

Tang Hua, I wasn't mature enough before.

You're mature after getting the appendix out?

I want to tell you something.

What is it?

From now on,

I'll work harder...

and be more assertive.

I'll show you a new me.

Okay, I'll be waiting.

Ms. Jiang.

Dr. Xu.

He's still in surgery after all night?

He's still in there.

There he is.

- Doctor. - Don't worry.

The surgery was a success.

The severed finger has been reconnected.

Thank you. Thank you, all.

We'll tend to other patients in the EICU.

Okay. Thank you.

Thank you for today, Dr. Liang.

This time,

you owe me big time.

Of course.

I'll repay you.

You haven't slept all night. Get some rest.

- Okay, I'll go get some rest. - Okay.

Thank you, Dr. Liang.

Dr. Lu.

You've been working all night too.

Go home and get some rest.

It's time to make rounds.

I'll do it for you.

I'll only feel relieved if I do it.

Otherwise, I won't be able to sleep well.

Come on, let's go together.

I'm not as healthy as before.

In the past, working for 24 hours...

wouldn't be as bad as this.

Still here?

Good.

I asked the cafeteria to make you some chicken soup.

Thank you.

Sit down. I'll do it for you.

My stamina...

is not what it used to be.

After a long night,

I'm sore all over.

You must be tired.

- Thank you. - Here.

Go back to sleep after you finish it.

It smells so good.

I'm really hungry.

Tell me.

That patient had given up.

Why didn't you?

You dragged Dr. Liang into it...

and even went to the operating room to help.

I saw his eyes.

He looked desperate.

Those eyes...

reminded me of my third uncle.

My third uncle and I got along very well.

He was a very smart person.

He was also kind and funny.

And he could juggle.

He brought laughter to everyone...

everywhere he went.

Everyone loved him so much.

But God is unfair.

At such a young age, before he could even get married,

he got sick.

It was lymphoma.

I remember it very well.

It was the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Every family set off firecrackers.

They were ready to celebrate.

But my uncle wasn't going to make it.

He...

He called my grandparents to his side.

He said to take him to Shanghai for a visit.

Just one sentence and he was gone.

Because of this, my grandparents...

couldn't forgive themselves until the day they died.

Medicine wasn't advanced back then.

Many patients couldn't receive effective treatment.

But today,

the healthcare industry is progressing rapidly.

We have the opportunity to save lives...

in better conditions.

Yes.

Since then,

I decided to study medicine...

and become a doctor.

A good doctor.

I want...

for those...

who can't afford to seek treatment...

to able to afford so.

Over the years,

I think for some reason,

my mindset changed a lot.

It's as if...

I've forgotten why I started.

I tried so hard to change...

to achieve something...

in order to show my self-worth.

That's why many people say...

that I've become materialistic.

Maybe...

I'm just not a good doctor.

The most important ability...

of a good doctor...

is to be able to empathize with the patients.

Drink up.

It's getting cold.

What are you doing here?

- Xiao Yu. - Dad.

Why are you here?

Did you fall sick?

I'm not sick.

This...

I'm Ping An's ex-wife.

You can call me Ming Hui.

I'm Jiang Shan.

I'm the head nurse here.

This is our daughter.

Her name is Xiao Yu.

Look. She looks so much like Ping An.

Xiao Yu, say hi.

Hello.

Hello. Good girl.

Dr. Lu, I'll get back to work then.

Okay.

Take your time.

What's the matter?

Are you here to see me because something happened?

Ping An.

I'm sick.

Dr. Lu, look.

Multiple lumps found in the liver area.

Not evenly spaced.

The form is not organized.

The borders are not clear.

The diameter, shape, and size are all different.

And they're fusing with each other.

Liver hemangioma?

Based on the ultrasound,

it seems so.

But it's better...

to get an enhanced CT scan...

or MRI...

just to be sure.

The ultrasound results are out.

Is it bad?

Occupying lesions in the liver.

It could be liver hemangioma.

We need to run more tests...

to be sure.

It's not liver hemangioma.

It's liver cancer.

Don't let your imagination run wild.

We'll have to run some tests.

We don't know for sure.

I'm not imagining things.

My liver...

has been hurting for months.

A while ago,

I went to Ruirong Hospital for a checkup.

It's confirmed.

It's liver cancer.

Stage four.

This...

How is this possible?

What's impossible about this?

No, I mean...

Haven't you always been well?

Why all of a sudden?

Bad luck, I guess.

After we divorced,

I took care of our child.

Now she's all grown up...

and has matured.

But I caught this disease.

Tell me.

What's the point of my life?

Just focus on your treatment.

Leave Xiao Yu to me. Okay?

I know...

I haven't done well enough all these years.

I don't blame you.

Xiao Yu doesn't blame you either.

You're a doctor.

And you're the chief.

How about this?

Transfer to our hospital.

Our doctors...

and equipment are all very good.

And if you transfer here,

I'll have someone to look out for you.

It's already like this.

I don't need to transfer.

Ping An.

Actually, I came this time for Xiao Yu.

Don't worry.

I'll take good care of Xiao Yu.

I'm not pushing Xiao Yu to you.

What I mean is...

I don't think...

our family be one from now on.

I want Xiao Yu...

to be able to spend more time with her parents.

When I'm free,

I'll visit Xiao Yu often.

We haven't had dinner together for a long time.

Lately, Xiao Yu loves the grilled prawns...

I make for her.

How about this?

I'll make it for you at your place.

Of course, if it's inconvenient for you,

I'll make it at home and have Xiao Yu take them to you.

It's fine.

Just come.

Come, Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu.

Let's go to your dad's place.

I'll make your favorite grilled prawns, okay?

Okay.