Chapter 262: Chapter 263: A Bountiful Harvest⦠Indeed! (5000 Word Mega Chapter)
The surgery concluded.
Xing Yu followed everyone out of the office. Just as they reached outside the operating room, a crowd immediately surrounded them.
Among them were Xing Yuâs anxious wife and child.
There was also Xing Yuâs companyâs vice-president, burning with impatience.
And even more so, the insurance company manager, whose hope was as dead as ashes, yet still awaited a miracle.
Seeing the doors of the operating room open, the crowd rushed forward.
âDoctor! How did it go? Was the surgery successful?â
âDoctor⦠How is Xing Yu?â
In reality, all the insurance manager wanted to ask was if there was still hope.
If thereâs a chance to save him, you must do everything you can⦠Otherwise, there would be endless troubles⦠Too complex to describe.
Chen Cang observed everyone, especially the group of bosses with sorrowful faces full of anticipation.
Suddenly, he felt being a celebrity might be quite nice; a bunch of people fearing for your illness, hoping for your health, praying all day for you to get better⦠That feeling didnât seem too badâ¦
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A cacophony arose from the restless crowd until Wang Yushan spoke loudly, âEveryone, please be quiet. This is a hospital, outside an operating room. Donât make a racket. Mr. Xing Yuâs surgery was very successful. Everyone, please disperse now.â
That one sentence sounded like the voice of an angel to everyoneâs ears.
Nothing could make them happier than this news.
Itâs great that everythingâs fine!
Itâs great that everythingâs fine!
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The crowd escorted Xing Yu back to the ward, while Chen Cang finally received the rewards for this round of tasks on the way back!
What a bountiful harvest!
[Ding! Successfully sutured a level 45 King-grade tendon monster, reward obtained: 1. Certificate of Change of Specialty in Hand Surgery, 2. Eye drops x1.]
[Ding! Completed the emergency rescue task, obtained gratitude gifts: 1. Xing Yuâs gratitude package; 2. Chang Hongleiâs gratitude package; 3. Wang Yushanâs gratitude package.]
[Ding! Daily task completed: Kill a tendon monster above level 40, obtained Tangâs suturing technique intensive training.]
One after another, the task notifications sounded.
Chen Cang couldnât help but revel in the feeling that this was truly wonderful.
The boss was defeated, the tasks were completed, the rewards were tallied, the loot exploded, the front was put up, affection was gained, and he solidified a group of powerful figures. Most crucially, he had a sneaky development without too many people being the wiser.
Having the home court advantage was indeed comfortable; it would be even more delightful if he could avoid being interviewed by that group of reporters later on.
Chen Cang did not wish for a loud and widespread notoriety when he was not yet capable of protecting himself; it was better not to be so high-profile.
When things are done, depart without attachment, keeping achievements and fame hidden.
This was the feeling of being a super Boss behind the scenes.
However, what made Chen Cang somewhat disappointed was that his skillâstealing ability hadnât activated even once. How could this 5% probability not be higher than 1%?
Thinking of this, Chen Cang couldnât help suspecting that the system was intentionally going easyâ¦
[Certificate of Change of Specialty in Hand Surgery: Activating it will grant the mission to change specialties to Hand Surgery, and completing the mission will unlock the Hand Surgery skill tree!]
[Ding! It has been detected that you have already completed two specialty changes in thoracic and cardiac surgeries. In light of the proverb âGrasping too much loses all,â to improve your development more efficiently and focus, you are currently unable to pursue further specialty changes. Only after your professional level has increased, will you be able to unlock a third specialty.]
Chen Cang was stunned!
There could be such an operation?
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But⦠what does âprofessional level upgradeâ mean?
How do I measure my own professional level?
Chen Cang silently opened the virtual screen and checked his attributes.
[Chen Cang: Level 27, (Class Changed)
Profession 1: Thoracic Surgeon: Professional Level: 5 points.
Profession 2: Cardiac Surgeon: Professional Level: 0 points.
Hint: For every skill you master, you will receive corresponding professional level points: Primary Skill +1 point; Intermediate Skill +2 points; Advanced Skill +3 points; Master Skill +4 points; Perfect Skill +5 points.
Hint: A professional skill score of 50 is required to learn fourth-level surgery. A professional skill score of 100 unlocks the third profession.]
Chen Cang had an epiphany.
He finally remembered why he couldnât learn fourth-level surgery last time. It wasnât because he lacked skill points, but because his professional level wasnât high enough.
Upon further thought, Chen Cang could understand.
After all, fourth-level surgeries can also be referred to as âA-levelâ surgeries, which are the most top-notch, challenging, and intense complex operations in various fields.
Any fourth-level surgery is very risky, involves a wealth of knowledge in its field, and requires mastery of numerous smaller surgical skills, such as the famous fourth-level operation in cardiac surgery: Tetralogy of Fallot correction.
This is not simply a surgery.
Tetralogy of Fallot is a complex cyanotic congenital heart defect, which includes four components: ventricular septal defect, pulmonary stenosis, overriding aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Among these, pulmonary stenosis includes right ventricular outflow tract obstruction, pulmonary valve stenosis, and narrowing of the main pulmonary artery and its left and right branches.
How much professional knowledge is needed for such an operation? How many individual specialized skills are required? Itâs not something that can be learned so easily!
Chen Cang fell silent, realizing that to learn fourth-level surgery, he would at least need to master more than a dozen advanced skills in his field to score 50 points.
But that makes sense.
When you have mastered a dozen ordinary surgeries, you will also have the capability to face fourth-level surgeries. Thatâs also why fourth-level surgeries require a deputy senior or higher level chief surgeon to perform.
The journey is long and arduousâ¦
After returning, itâs best to quietly develop!
He opened the second item.
[Eye Drops: Purple item, when used, Vision +5; Hint: After applying to your eyes, your vision will permanently increase by fifty percent.]
Great stuff!
The importance of vision for surgery goes without saying!
Many expert surgeons dare not wear masks during operations simply because they are short-sighted. Wearing a mask can easily fog up their vision, leading to significant problems at critical moments.
Having good vision is too important for those surgeries that require full focus and complete dedication.
And there are those surgeries that test oneâs visual acuity, where being quick and alert is very important!
A king-level tendon monster finally brought a bountiful harvest!
Chen Cang was already very satisfied.
But there were still good things to come.
That is the three gratitude gift packages.
[Ding! Opening Xing Yuâs gratitude gift package, congratulations, you have obtained Xing Yuâs piano skill: Nocturne Piano Performance: Advanced.]
Piano pieces vary greatly, including preludes, concertos, sonatas, fantasias, impromptus, nocturnes, and so onâ¦
Different pieces are mainly used for different occasions, such as large music festivals, symphonies, etc., each with a different style of piano playing.
Chen Cang acquired Xing Yuâs Nocturne skill.
Nocturnes, a genre created by the Irish composer Field, are characterized by their free form, sophisticated style, and romantic essence.
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The style of the piece is slow or medium-paced, with a calm, lyrical, dreamlike melody filled with contemplative tones, or it can be exciting, full of fantasy and passionate fervor, at a faster speed.
This is a style better suited to expressing emotions and providing comfort.
One of the more famous examples is the 19 Nocturnes for piano, composed by the âpoetic pianistâ Chopin.
[Nocturnes Piano Performance: Advanced, Special Effect: Infectiousness (Your performance touches the heart and has a strong infectiousness.)]
Chen Cang was delighted to have acquired such a skill; if he couldnât continue in the hospital, he could change careers to become a pianistâhow impressive would that be?
[Ding! Received Wang Yushanâs Gratitude Gift Pack: Acquired the Peripheral Nerve Anastomosis (Relaxation) Technique: Advanced.]
[Ding! Received Chang Hongleiâs Gratitude Gift Pack: Acquired the Peripheral Vascular Anastomosis of The Hand Technique: Advanced.]
Both skills were commonly used in the field of hand surgery, and they were decent enough; at least now, even without the skill tree, he was able to handle the basic operations of some hand diseases he encountered on a regular basis.
Chen Cang suddenly realized that if his hand surgery skill tree was enabled, he probably already had a professional level of about 15 points, while his poor thoracic surgery was at 5 pointsâ¦
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After the group returned to the office, Chen Cang looked at the dense crowd gathered together and already felt inclined to leave.
As for other peopleâs praise, Chen Cang didnât care at all; such things wouldnât provide him any real reward but would only add to his troubles.
As for fameâ¦
When a personâs ability isnât sufficient to support their fame, thatâs when trouble arrives.
As long as Xing Yu remembered him as a benefactor, that would be fine. Those fans⦠well, fans can be cruel, even turning on their own! (Iâm not talking about you all, of course; you arenât just book fans, you are the boss.)
Chen Cang found Tan Zhonglin: âDirector Tan, Iâm ready to head back.â
Tan Zhonglin was taken aback, and after pondering for a moment, said, âCome to the office with me.â
After saying that, Tan Zhonglin took Chen Cang to the directorâs office.
âXiao Chen, I⦠have something to tell you,â Tan Zhonglin said.
Chen Cang looked at Tan Zhonglin who seemed secretive and was slightly startled: âDirector, whatâs the matter?â
At that moment, a knock on the door was heard.
Tan Zhonglin looked at Chen Cang: âWait a moment, I have something to discuss with you.â
After saying that, Tan Zhonglin got up to open the door.
There stood Wang Yushan, Chang Honglei, and Xing Yu at the doorstep.
Tan Zhonglin was surprised: âWhatâs going on?â
Wang Yushan walked in, closed the door behind him, looked at everyone, and then, staring at Chen Cang, said, âXiao Chen, I brought Xing Yu over because I want to talk to you about something.â
âItâs like this, donât be hasty after you hear me out; just consider my advice. The surgery was performed by you, but we donât really want you to make a big deal out of it. You know how society is today; if the surgery gets out, youâll definitely become famous, and youâll certainly have a lot of surgeries in the future, thereâs no doubt about that.â
âBut there have been cases like this before⦠and the development of those people⦠wasnât too good. Youâre still young, only 27, just starting out in all aspects, and this is also the age when you can improve the fastest. I hope you can use this time to seriously refine yourself, improve yourself, without being disturbed by too many external things.â
âSo, what Iâm suggesting is to let Xing Yu temporarily keep the details of the surgery confidential, not revealing who performed it⦠What do you think?â
Wang Yushan truly had Chen Cangâs best interests in mind. Chen Cang was very young, only 27. Early success in medicine isnât usually a good sign!
Medicine is different from other things; itâs not about hype.
If youâre an idol, a singer, you need to ride the wave, to burst into a blaze of glory for a moment.
But as a doctor, a physician, your main duty is to treat and save lives, every day standing at the surgery table, needing constant acquisition of medical knowledge.
Wang Yushan had learned from deep experience that the time he made the most progress in his life was before he became famous. Since becoming a director, he had participated in various activities, associations, and so on.
Indeed, this work was a huge leap for his social and industry influence.
However⦠on reflection, Wang Yushan felt that in recent years he had really been resting on his laurels!
So, Wang Yushan was sincerely advising Chen Cang, hoping he could understand some things; otherwise⦠if he missed the golden period, it would be too late.
Of course, Wang Yushan was just saying, but the choice was up to Chen Cang himself. If Chen Cang desired both fame and fortune, Wang Yushan wouldnât obstruct him much but would rather help him.
All eyes were on Chen Cang now!
Chang Honglei also nodded, staring at Chen Cang, âXiao Chen, let me speak from the heart. If youâre willing to be famous, we can all give you a push, but you still need to weigh your options carefully.â
Xing Yu, though a celebrity, also understood certain things. Standing there, after hesitating for a while, he offered his advice:
âDoctor Chen, maybe I donât know much about medicine, but personally, I need to practice the piano every day. After becoming famous, my progress has slowed down. I know there are many reasons; first, because of time constraints, and second, because of my own mental pressure. Thereâs a lot of public commentary; they expect you to improve leaps and bounds every day, but in a technical field, what shortcuts are there? Itâs nothing but perseverance and dedication. If you donât have the strength to match your fame, youâll end up destroying yourself, and that combined pressure from within and from society is too overwhelming!â
âSecondly, âfame brings troubleâ is something Iâve experienced deeply. Once youâre famous, God knows how many people will be watching you; your every word and action will be amplified, and every move you make will be scrutinized. Itâs not a good thing.â
âSo, even though I donât understand medicine, I still think⦠youâre young and talented, with a limitless future, so⦠focus on developing yourself. Consider this a friendâs suggestion.â
After listening to everyone, Tan Zhonglin gave an awkward smile, âXiao Chen, what I was about to discuss with you was exactly this matter.â
Chen Cang was stunned; he hadnât planned on becoming famous at all!
But hearing everyoneâs advice, he couldnât help but smile gratefully, scratching his head and saying, âThank you all, teachers, and Mr. Xing. I understand what you mean. I didnât intend to become famous⦠I was actually planning to slip away quietlyâ¦â
Hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
Chen Cang was truly a guy impossible to dislike.
Wang Yushan nodded, looking at Chen Cang with satisfaction. Itâs very hard for someone so young to give up on fame and fortune; not everyone has the conditions for a comfortable life, nor does everyone have a calm heart.
People are different; Wang Yushan asked himself if he could have resisted such temptation in his youth?
He couldnât guarantee it!
With age comes experience; only then do you gain this perspective, but when youâre young, how could you understand this?
Yet Chen Cang could do it, his maturity and willpower were much stronger than his own.
Thinking this, Wang Yushan patted Chen Cang on the shoulder, smiling, âXiao Chen! Keep at it, and if nothing unexpected happens, your future will surely surpass all of us here.â
Tan Zhonglin hesitated, âWhat if someone asks later who performed the surgery?â
Wang Yushan smiled faintly, âJust say itâs confidential!â
The senior directors exchanged smiles.
Xing Yu looked at Chen Cang and said with a smile, âDoctor Chen, you donât have to call me âMr. Xingâ anymore. Iâm only a few years older than you. Just call me Xing Ge. Iâll call you Xiao Chen. I canât always be calling you âDoctor Chen,â it sounds odd.â
Chen Cang nodded, âAlright!â
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Wang Yushan turned and said, âOh yes, thereâs one more thing. Xiao Chen, Iâll send you a form later. When you go home today, send me your information. Iâll have my assistant fill out an application for you. Letâs add you to the Hand Surgery Society this year; just in time to attend the annual meeting at the end of the year.â
Chen Cang was surprised. Wasnât it said that joining such societies was difficult?
Didnât it require many recommendations, publications, and a track record of achievements?
Wasnât there a requirement for a certain amount of professional technical tenure?
It seems itâs not that hard after all!
Itâs just a matter of filling out a form!
No no no, now it seems that not even the form needs to be filled out; just sending the information would do.
Ahâ¦
Indeed, rumors canât be trusted.
Chen Cang, thinking of his future small goals and tasks, decided to inquire further; perhaps there was a chance to become a committee member?
âUm⦠Director Wang, is there a chance for me to become a committee member?â