"The Beautiful Northern Duchy" Remi Filia is famous for its advanced medical technology. Major hospitals are equipped with the latest medical equipment and gather many excellent doctors. It is a must for all medical equipment manufacturers.
However, in this country with advanced medical technology, there are also dark sides that are not well known. For example, in this "old town," not only the guiding technology is very backward, and there is no large hospital like that in the public capital. This is a lonely town with the bitter cold that is unique to Northland. In this small town, there is only one small clinic.
This 40-year-old building looks rather dilapidated from the outside, making it hard to expect a doctor who can see a doctor inside.
——However, there are two people sitting opposite each other in this room.
"I want, 1 million Mira...!?"
The old man on one side couldn't help screaming when he saw the string of zeros on the bill far exceeding his expectations.
Sitting across from the old man was a unkempt, unshaven man with a shaved beard, and he looked about 35 or 36 years old. If he hadn't been wearing a dirty white robe on his muscular, burly body, I'm afraid no one could tell that he was a doctor.
"Ah, I'm sorry, it seems that I wrote a digit wrong."
After the doctor answered the old man in a low voice, he lifted the pen and added a zero to the bill. The old man checked the bill again and found that the amount had increased by 10 times, his face immediately turned from blue to red, thunderous.
"The root... is profiteering at all! How could I pay for such inexplicable treatment fees!"
This amount has far exceeded the upper limit of medical expenses stipulated in the Remi Filia Medical Law.
However, the angry old man found that the corners of the doctor's mouth were raised slightly, revealing a weird look like a smile but not a smile.
"You guy, you have made a lot of black-hearted money so far, haven't you?"
The actual identity of this old man is a corrupt official in the common saying. There are so many scandals of bribery and tax evasion. One day, the old man was shot three times and seriously injured, and then he was sent here. Judging by common sense, I am afraid that someone has been involved in some disputes, leading to someone deciding to take his life, thereby eliminating this political enemy.
But the doctor didn't care about this. He did not hesitate to perform the operation on the old man and took out the bullet from the old man's body.
——However, it seems that the cost of surgery also includes the high cost of sealing.
"This little money can be exchanged for a life, you should think it's a good deal."
The slightly threatening frivolous tone made the old man furious. So, he took out the force gun hidden in his body and pointed it at the doctor. But the smile on the doctor's face did not waver at all.
"...Actually, the bullet is still in your body. If you kill me, you will never want to take it out."
After hearing this, the old man prodded his abdomen with his index finger unconsciously.
Under the skin with no traces of surgery, there is an obvious touch of a hard object. The doctor did not take out the bullet, and deliberately kept it. The old man felt a pain, so he had to drop the gun and squatted down on the ground in frustration.
"How about it, don't you pay for it?"
The doctor said that he could perform another operation on the old man. The old man looked up at the doctor, the anger in his eyes was completely extinguished. All that is left is the fear of the doctor.
——The doctor in the clinic is named Gu Lan.
Although he possesses genius surgical skills, there is no record of him in any hospital in the Principality.
Because he is a "black market doctor" who specializes in performing operations on politicians, smugglers, and even murderers with unspeakable special patients, and thus charges illegal treatment fees.
A few days later, Gülen sat on a dilapidated chair and looked at the box containing 10 million mila uninterestedly.
He looked out the window and found that it was already raining outside. And it was a very rare downpour in Remifila in the north. This kind of spooky weather, there should be no more guests coming today-suddenly, the sound of rain suddenly became louder, and it was already clearly audible.
"--excuse me."
Hearing the sound, Glenn turned his head and looked. I saw a nurse standing at the entrance of the clinic.
"Is Dr. Gulen here?"
Asked the soil protector who appeared in the clinic. The calm and calm tone made the atmosphere look quite serious. It seems that she is probably in the early 20s. Although she still feels a little childish, she is definitely a beauty.
"Well, I am."
After answering, Gulen beckoned her to enter the house quickly. She nodded, put away the umbrella, and closed the open entrance door.
In this heavy rain, the umbrella seems to be of little use. The rain ran down her soaking bangs and slid down to her cheeks. The white uniform he was wearing had also been soaked in rain, and it seemed to have added a bit of weight.
Gülen threw the wooden box containing the huge sum of money to the corner of the room, then took a clean white towel from the cabinet and walked forward and handed it to her.
After thanking her, she hurriedly began to wipe her wet hair. Such behavior made Gulen feel unspeakable.
Suddenly, Gu Lan's attention was attracted by her appearance. Have you seen it somewhere before? ... Such a vulgar word, almost blurted out.
Glenn coughed to stop her thinking, and asked her to sit down on the opposite chair.
"So, what can I do?"
"...My name is Xueli, a nurse who works at Emilia General Hospital."
"Now there is a boy with a strange disease who is in the hospital. I hope you can perform an operation on him."
——After Xueli Daoming came, the clinic returned to silence. Xueli tilted her head and looked at the doctor, who did not get an answer. Glenn finally couldn't bear it and sneered. In the end, it turned into unbridled laughter.
He is no stranger to the name Emilia Hospital. This is a large hospital funded by a senior official in the Principality last year. It gathers excellent doctors from all over the country and is equipped with all the latest medical equipment.
In order to maintain the reputation of the hospital, when they encounter patients they are unable to treat themselves, they can only come to Grandy for surgery.
For the black market doctor Gulen, who has long been accustomed to keeping his clients secret, this is definitely not a rare entrustment.
It's just that the doctors in these regular hospitals actually want to ask their own black market doctors who can't see the light for help. Whenever he thinks of their embarrassing and pitiful look, Gu Lan can't help but want to laugh.
"Hehe... and then? How much are those great doctors going to pay me?"
After finally putting away his laughter, Gülen immediately opened the door to the subject and began to negotiate the issue of remuneration.
Xueli's expression is still so serious. She said in a firm tone:
"You may have misunderstood...this is just my personal commission."
"...What do you mean?"
Glenn's scornful expression instantly turned into doubt. Xueli looked away a little, as if she spoke again after struggling.
"That boy got... "crystal disease"."
After hearing the name of the disease, Gu Lan's eyes immediately went round. At this point, she finally understood why she came back to find herself.
——"Crystal Disease"
For Gülen, the name of the disease has a very special meaning. To say that it was the name of the disease that made Gülen follow the path of a black market doctor, I'm afraid it's not an exaggeration.
"...Take me to see the patient. Whether I want to be treated or not will be decided after the consultation."
Listening to his serious expectation, Xueli nodded slowly.
Unknowingly, the rain was getting worse, and the surrounding air became humid.
"Such a thing was built..."
Amelia General Hospital-this building built last year is a majestic and extremely new building with a sense of majesty. It's really worthy of being funded by high-ranking officials.
"Doctor Glenn, go here."
Seeing Glenn who was a little dazed, Xueli reminded her softly and took him into the hospital.
Gu Lan is not a doctor in this hospital, and it is naturally a violation of the rules to diagnose and treat patients without authorization. If he can, he doesn't want to be too conspicuous. However, walking in this almost spotlessly clean ward with white as the main tone, Glenn's dirty and sloppy dress is still too abrupt after all.
The passing patients and the staff of the hospital turned their heads one after another, and the suspicious gaze made Gülen feel a little uncomfortable.
Going through the general ward area, continue walking inside, and finally came to the pediatric ward.
The two came to a single ward, the number on the door plate was303. Xueli knocked on the door three times, then gently pushed the door and entered, only to see a teenager in pajamas sitting on a white hospital bed. The boy's name is Shuge. It seems that the age is about14Around the age of, he has an innocent expression on his face.
"Sister Xueli! Where have you been?~"
"Sorry". In the face of Xue Li, who sincerely apologized, Shu Ge's attitude was somewhat unreasonable. It is really appropriate to describe this young man with the word "preferred and arrogant". After Shirley introduced Gülen to the boy, the boy greeted him kindly: "Please advise~".
Glenn didn't respond, and immediately began to look around, looking around the ward. Suddenly, the violin hanging on the wall came into his sight, which reminded him of what Xueli had said to him on the road.
Shuge is a talented violinist who has won many competitions. Last month, he was in a magazine and received widespread attention, which was the peak period of his most energetic spirit. But at this time, he suffered from "crystal disease".
After discovering that the boy was wearing a pair of thick gloves, Gu Lan's expression became very painful, like a dumb eating coptis.
——This pair of gloves is worn by patients suffering from "crystal disease" to cover up the symptoms on their hands.
"Hurry up and start checking."
As soon as the voice fell, before the other party could answer, Glenn walked directly to Shuge's side and forcibly pulled up his right wrist.
"You, what are you going to do!"
Shuge resisted fiercely, but he couldn't move at all above his wrist.
Xueli watched this rough "diagnosis" worrisomely. Gelanbo didn't care, he just took off the boy's gloves. Seeing the inside of the glove made Shuge feel very flustered, but Glenn's physique was very strong among adults, and Shuge couldn't break free of his five fingers at all.
——Glen couldn't help taking a breath when seeing the boy's bare hands.
The little hands that should have been soft and smooth turned out to be like the crystals of Cui Yaoshi, shining with cold light.
Yes, this is exactly the "crystal disease".
If you look closely, it is indeed a "human hand". From the appearance, it looks like a finely carved work of art.
However, even the most experienced top sculptor can never carve such a lifelike work.
Because, this beautiful crystal like a gemstone is "the original hand of a young man".
This kind of strange disease usually starts with symptoms from the hands and feet, and then the body will gradually begin to crystallize. Although there is no pain in the crystallized area, it will quickly lose consciousness and be unable to move at all. Then, after only another month or so, the disease will spread to the heart and cause the patient's death.
——This is the symptom of "crystal disease". As for the specific cause of the disease, it has not yet been identified. The only certainty now is that there is only one way for patients with "crystal disease" to avoid death. That is "removing the crystallized part". By doing this, you can save your life. ... But for a teenager who dreams of becoming a violinist, this method is too cruel.
After seeing the symptoms with his own eyes, Gulen also fell into a daze. The memories of the past flashed through his mind like an electric current. As a regular doctor, Gu Lan challenged the "crystal disease" in the past. After...after...
"——Let me go! You bastard!!!"
The shouts of the boy brought Gu Lan's thoughts back to reality. Shuge continued to twist his body and finally broke free from Glenn's big hands. He seemed very disgusted with his hand being seen by others, so he began to yell at Gülen with all kinds of ugly words. Glenn accepted it calmly and didn't respond.
"Damn it, what's going on now...!"
The boy finally couldn't help but shed tears, Xue Li hurriedly stepped forward to comfort her. After a while, the boy finally calmed down, and got into his bed as if he was angry.
Glenn and Xueli left the boy in the ward and went outside together.
The two faced each other silently, speechless. After a while, it was Gülen who broke the deadlock first.
"...That kid's crystallization symptom is still in the early stages. If you have an operation right away, you should be able to save your life."
"This kind of surgery can be done by any surgeon in this hospital."
"...What do you mean by calling me specifically?"
Gu Lan's voice has lost its former momentum.
"...Sug's dream is to become a violinist. He does have the talent to realize his dreams."
"For that child, dreams and life are exactly the same."
"I hope that Dr. Gulen...can use other methods to cure crystal disease without amputation of that child."
"Please make the impossible possible. 』
If you use one sentence to summarize Xueli's request, that's it.
"...The doctor is not a god."
Xueli's face was full of disappointment when she heard this kind of evasive response from Glenn. I wanted to say something to continue to persuade the other party, but couldn't think of any suitable words. Gulen didn't want to say any more.
And the one who broke the long silence...it wasn't Gülen or Xueli.
"--That man can't do it at all."
In the quiet corridor in front of the ward, a man appeared, tall and thin, wearing a white long-distance runner. Under the lens of the silver-rimmed glasses, a sharp gaze was transmitted.
"Doctors……!"
Xue Li, a nurse, knew this person no more. He is a doctor in this Emilia General Hospital. And... for Gülen, this is also the first meeting after 10 years.
"Rufas..."
"You will come to the hospital...Glen."
The doctor named Rufas responded with disgust. Did you know that these two people are old acquaintances? Xueli didn't seem to have any doubts, she just looked at the two people in the menacing atmosphere with sad eyes.
Seeing her showing such an expression, Rufas took a deep breath and said:
"Bringing black market doctors here... will really cause trouble."
"Doing so will damage the reputation of the hospital. You don't even know this kind of thing, right?"
Xueli seemed to be ready to accept punishment from the very beginning, and she could not see a trace of confusion in her eyes.
...Why does she want to rescue this young man so persistently?
Glenn was also faintly aware of this problem, but still did not ask.
"...Doctor, what does "not at all" mean?"
In order to confirm what Rufas said before, Xueli asked.
"...It's very simple."
"That man once escaped from the hospital. He also evaded the responsibility of being a doctor."
"No matter how superb his medical skills, I don't think he can overcome "crystal disease"."
After hearing what Rufas said, Gülen laughed mockingly. Then, without saying anything, he turned and left.
"Doctor Glenn...!"
Xueli hurriedly pursued them, while Rufas watched them, but the figure quickly disappeared from his vision. Finally, Rufas snorted rather disappointed.
He then returned to the front door of Ward 303 where Glenn and Shirley were before. After a light cough, he knocked on the door three times.
"...Sug, it's time for the consultation."
——Glen stood on the roof of Emilia General Hospital, looking at the streetscape of Gongdu.
The continuous improvement of the degree of guidance has made the city more and more noisy. Sure enough, the lonely atmosphere of the old town is more suitable for his personality. Just when Glenn was thinking, Xueli had quietly stood behind him, her face full of worries.
"...Doctor...that..."
"Rufas...what's the working condition of that guy?" Glenn suddenly asked, as if he wanted to stop Xueli from continuing.
Xueli didn't think about what to say, so she answered Gülen's question in a flat tone.
"...Doctor Rufas, was hired when this hospital was first established, and has saved many patients' lives so far."
"And I have published several high-level papers..."
"Although he is only 34 years old, there are already rumors that he will be selected as the next professor."
"...A mortal should be a mortal, it seems to be a good one."
Although Gu Lan's lips were mean, he seemed to show his approval.
"With that guy's abilities, he should be able to save that kid's life."
After hearing what Gülen said, Xueli immediately retorted.
"But, Dr. Rufas... is going to amputate Shuge's hand."
"If you want to save your life, it should have been like this."
The topic discussed once in the corridor returned to the original point again. However, Shirley still couldn't accept it.
"Dr. Gulen... Didn't you discover a new cure for "crystal disease" ten years ago?"
"That's why I... want to put all the bets on you, the doctor."
After hearing this, Gu Lan looked a little surprised.
A surgical plan that can completely cure the "crystal disease" without removing the crystallized part... This is simply an epoch-making breakthrough that turns the impossible into a possible. And Gülen researched it out 10 years ago. If this surgical plan can be successful, it can indeed have the best of both worlds and save Shuge's life and dreams at the same time. This nurse named Xueli seems to have done quite a detailed investigation on herself.
But... for Gülen, this is a shadow that is buried deep in his heart and has been lingering for many years.
"...You should know, that surgical plan failed in the end."
Xueli lowered her head without saying a word, expressing her acquiescence.
"Furthermore, because of this... a patient lost his life."
Gulen once again recalled the past 10 years ago, and his words obviously contained infinite regret.
Ten years ago, Gülen worked with Rufas in a hospital in the Principality of Remifila. The two with superb medical skills are highly anticipated new stars among many young doctors.
One day, the two were invited to a small theater to watch the traditional dance drama "Ballet" of the Principality. Afterwards, they were completely fascinated by a dancer on the stage.
The dancer's name is Catalina Ford. From then on, the two went uncharacteristically and often went to the theater. Under some chance, they successfully became friends with Catalina, and then they became more and more attracted by her cheerful and elegant temperament. At the same time, she became acquainted with her younger sister.
Soon, Gülen and Catalina became a pair of lovers, and Rufas, who was both a friend and a competitor, also expressed his heartfelt blessings to them.
However, the happy days did not last long. One day, Catalina suddenly fell ill with a strange disease and was admitted to the hospital where Gülen and Rufas worked. The name of the disease is..."Crystal Disease". Catalina's feet, which looked like life, had unexpectedly changed, and everything below the ankle position turned into crystals like emeralds. "Haha...It's so beautiful..." She was cheerful and still smiling.
However, Gülen and Rufas, who were selected as the primary doctors, were in distress. In order to save Catalina's life, the only way is to remove the crystallized parts as soon as possible.
However, facing Catalina's feet carrying ballet dreams, they couldn't cruelly drop the scalpel.
The two of them desperately researched a new surgical plan-a miraculous method that can save Catalina's life and feet. In contrast to past cases, she has undergone multiple physical examinations. In these days, Gülen has made some new discoveries
In patients with "crystal disease", a small "tumor" will grow in the heart. This tumor releases toxins into the blood. After the toxins continue to accumulate in the body, it will cause the symptoms of crystallization.
If the tumor can be removed by surgery, the symptoms will probably disappear gradually.
The discovery of the new plan made the surrounding cheers for a while. But the two of them were not happy at all, and instead stopped their hands. Removal of the tumor in the heart is too dangerous. Even in this medically developed country, this is an extremely difficult operation. Once the operation fails, the patient will only die. However, the operation is urgent. Catalina's crystallization symptoms have been getting worse. ——It's time to make a decision.
"...We can only cut off the crystallized parts. Comparing life and ballet on a scale, and still hesitating, it's just joking."
Facing such a conclusion made by Rufas, Gülen also agreed.
Although lovers will lose the dream of ballet, as long as they can live, they will surely find a new dream again. However, Catalina's answer was completely different.
"Ballet is my life. Losing my foot is equivalent to death to me."
Even if there is only a slight possibility, I want to bet once-Catalina begs her lover Gülen so.
The date of surgery is approaching day by day, and Glandi is struggling. This choice is likely to separate her from yin and yang. Gulen kept thinking, worrying, and suffering in this way.
In the end...Glen respected her opinion. Although Rufas expressed his fierce opposition, he realized that there was no one else who could stop him when he saw Glenn's look like "I will definitely cure Catalina."
A few days later, the surgery led by Gülen finally began. Under the worried watch of her sister, Catalina was pushed into the operating room.
"...I believe in you, Gülen."
Catalina held Gülen's big rough hand and fell into a deep sleep under the effect of the anesthetic.
"——Then she never woke up again."
Rufas came to the roof at this moment, and then Gülen continued.
"After that, Glenn left the hospital immediately. He escaped from the reality of Catalina's death, fell free and became a black market doctor."
Xueli raised her head suddenly and stared at Gülen intently.
"...What are you doing?"
Glenn continued to look at the street scene, and asked without looking back. Rufas closed his eyes and spoke again.
"Sug's surgery date has been set....just a week later."
After hearing the date of surgery announced by Rufas, Xueli hurriedly made a rebuttal.
"Please... please wait, Dr. Rufas! Anyway, this is too sloppy!"
"The symptoms of "crystal disease" can't be waited for. If surgery is to be done, the sooner the better."
Gülen continued to look at the street scene without making any response. He just listened silently.
"After discussing with Shuge just now, it has been decided. You are just a nurse and you have no right to object."
Rufas's tone was cold and tough, Xue Li couldn't refute, she could only keep silent.
He was right. Compared with adults, only14The year-old Shuger is very small. The time it takes for "crystal disease" to spread to the heart and take its life is naturally very short. For doctors, it is indeed the most correct judgment to perform surgery as soon as possible. ——But even so, Xueli could not accept it.
"Doctor... Shuge will lose his precious hand because of this. Don't you think about it at all!?"
"...I want to save the patient's life as my top priority. If I die, there will be no dreams."
Rufas answered immediately. This is exactly the belief that Catalina's death gave him-as a doctor, a firm belief that he will never give in half a step. Rufas's words made Xueli's face unable to conceal the disappointment.
"...I will definitely save that child."
Rufas looked over Xueli, stared at the tall doctor who was facing away from him, and made an announcement.
"...If you can think of it this way, I don't have to say anything to refuse you anymore, and it will save trouble. Then you can do your best, Doctor Rufas.
Gu Lan only dropped these few words, then waved his hand, and left without looking back. Until the end, it didn't meet his sight.
"...What a sad man."
Rufas couldn't help sighing. Afterwards, she urged Xueli to go back to work as soon as possible. As for Xueli's arbitrarily inviting a doctor from the black market without telling the hospital, it seems to be on the Internet this time and will no longer be held accountable.
Shirley lowered her shoulders and listened to Rufas's explanation. At the same time, it seems to be thinking about something.
"Don't get entangled with that kind of person anymore.... Doing that will only make you more painful."
When Rufas was halfway through, Xueli suddenly raised her head and shook her vigorously a few times to deny it. Then she looked into Rufas’s eyes and said
"Dr. Rufas, I'm sorry. I...I have some more things I want to talk to Dr. Glenn."
"……what?"
Shirley did not answer Rufas, and hurriedly left from there.
Only Rufas remained on the top of the building. A gust of wind blows, and the white robe on his body also flutters with the wind. He held his forehead with his hand and sighed deeply.
"...I can't take it anymore."
Glenn returned to the small clinic in the old town. The look inside was not any different from when he left.
...Still so messy. Even the box with huge sums of money was thrown aside at will. Although it is a 40-year-old house, if it can be tidyed up carefully, it will at least be more presentable than it is now.
But Gülen was exhausted and didn't have the strength to do these things at all.
"Glen, you are also a doctor after all, so you can't care about your surroundings at all."
Sitting on his favorite broken chair, Glenn remembered the words Catalina always used to put on her lips when she was alive. As a ballerina, she is always watched by everyone.
No matter when, Catalina is so elegant, beautiful and cheerful. These advantages of her are not possessed by Gülen. That's why he was fascinated. I'm afraid Rufas is the same.
…If Catalina did not choose Gülen at the time, but chose Rufas, what would the final result be?
Catalina suffered from "crystal disease" and had to make a decision under the circumstances. It is necessary to choose one of the amputation surgery that abandons the foot to save life and the surgery that saves the foot but life-threatening.
At that time, Catalina chose a dangerous operation to save her foot, and Gülen also followed her advice and tried the operation. If you switch to Rufas, you might not listen to Catalina's opinion. No matter what she says, she will definitely choose life-saving surgery. If you do that, Catalina will lose her precious feet, but she can save her life. In the future, you may find a new dream that can replace ballet, and you may live a happy life from then on.
The two words "if" don't have any meaning, and Gulen himself knows this best. However, in the ten years since Catalina's death, Gülen has been thinking about this problem all the time, and has never stopped. Intense remorse tormented him constantly, dragging him into a whirlpool of pain.
——After returning from Emilia General Hospital, Gu Lan's heart was like a stormy sea, unable to calm down for a long time.
Is it because I saw the patients with "crystal disease" again? Is it because the patient teenager is just like her, unwilling to give up his dream? Is it because of reuniting with a long-lost friend? Or is it because, after devoting himself to the profession of a black market doctor, he has forced himself to forget all the past events, but now he has been reawakened? All of this is almost like the scene 10 years ago reappearing again.
In short, Gülen fell into deep anxiety and confusion.
He came to the table and opened the second drawer. What was taken out of it seemed to have an extremely heavy touch. That is a thick stack of old documents. Although there is no title on the document, as long as you see the amazing thickness, it is not difficult to imagine that this is definitely not the result that can be achieved in just one or two years. Glenn looked at the file silently, but after a while he threw the file against the wall of the clinic with excitement. Accompanied by the dull impact, a large amount of paper fell to the ground and scattered on the ground. Even if you do this, you can't get the slightest improvement in your mood. Gülen's mood became darker and darker than the king.
"……Doctors……?"
I don't know when, someone has already come to the entrance of the clinic. Xueli, a nurse from Emilia General Hospital, visited again. Seeing the large amount of paper scattered on the ground, she looked surprised.
"...There is nothing to say about the problem of surgery."
Glenn stared at Xue Li irritably, and said impatiently. Seeing Glenn's turbid and desperate eyes, Xueli was also a little stunned, but she quickly adjusted her mood, and once again showed a determined and awe-inspiring look.
"Actually, I still have something to say, I forgot to talk to the doctor before."
"Forgot to speak...?"
Facing Gu Lan with a surprised look, Xue Li said clearly:
"...The name Shirley is just my nickname."
"My real name is... Sheryl Ford."
"Your lover who unfortunately passed away due to'crystal sickness'-Catalina Verde's sister."
"You are... Catalina's younger sister!?"
Looking at Glenn with a look of astonishment, Xueli nodded gently. She stared directly at Gülen, and looked at each other calmly, it didn't seem like she was lying.
Catalina's young sister, Shiryl. Gulen remembered that they had met many times before. When Catalina was hospitalized, she often came to visit her. Before Catalina was pushed into the operating room, she was also with her.
Glenn once again observed Shirley, who was standing in front of him, and felt that she was indeed somewhat similar to the little girl back then. Especially the resolute and awe-inspiring expression. Such an important matter has never been noticed, and Gülen couldn't help being ashamed of his indifference to others. ——Sherry continued without waiting for Glenn to speak.
"The new surgical plan that once killed my sister and can cure "crystal disease"..."
"My sister would rather risk death and accept this new surgical plan. Dr. Gulen, do you know why this is?"
"...In order to stand on the stage as a ballerina again. Do you still have to ask?" Glenn didn't even think about it, and immediately replied.
But Xueli shook her head and expressed her denial.
"It's not exactly like that."
"On the night when the doctor developed a new surgical plan, my sister said, "I want to try it."
"I was very opposed to it at the time, because I had heard that the operation was quite dangerous...so, I asked my sister to give up ballet."
"However, my sister did not have a trace of confusion or anxiety on her face, instead she said something like this."
Xueli closed her eyes and put her hand on her chest. In her heart, she recalled what her deceased sister had said to herself in the hospital bed.
"——The reason why I want to undergo the operation is not just to dance ballet."
"...The "crystal disease" I got is a very terrible strange disease."
"I feel that I am already very strong, but when I heard that in order to save my life, I must amputate my limbs, my heart was still full of despair."
"However, Gülen worked so hard for me and finally worked out a new surgical plan. It was like a warm sun shining in my heart. Probably, this is the so-called "hope"."
"I think if this surgical plan can be successful and widely used, it will certainly bring great hope to other patients with "crystal disease"."
"However, this surgical plan is still immature, and there will be a certain degree of life-threatening..."
"So I...want to be the first to try."
"Whether it is success or failure in the end, it will definitely inspire Gülen and make this surgical plan more mature and perfect."
"One day, "crystal disease" will no longer be a terrible disease."
"Glen, who I love so much, he will be able to do it--"
——After listening to Xue Li's narration, Catalina's figure once again appeared in front of Glenn, and overlapped with Xue Li.
"...My sister's unfortunate death really made me feel very sad, but..."
"In order to save my sister's life, I will never forget the hard work of Dr. Glenn and Dr. Rufas. Even now, it seems to be vivid."
"I will choose the profession of nurse precisely because I respect both of you."
"So...Doctor, please don't continue to regret--"
The long conversation finally ended, and Xue Li dropped her head deeply. After a brief silence, she raised her head again, and then quietly left the clinic.
Glenn sat in the chair silently, staring at the position where Xueli stood before, and several hours passed without knowing it. The long-term anxiety and pain disappeared miraculously.
Now I finally understand that Catalina is10Real thoughts from years ago. And Catalina's sister Shirley also wants to "don't regret it anymore."
So, how should I respond to them?
——In the early morning of the next day, Gülen picked up the old documents scattered on the ground one by one.
His eyes were filled with firm determination.
Shuge's surgery was performed three days later in the evening. Because the date of the operation has been officially decided, Rufas, his chief surgeon, came to visit his ward again, just like in the past. Regarding the specific matters of the operation, a clear explanation must be made to the juvenile.
"...Sug, are you listening to me?"
Rufas asked in a slightly nervous voice.
Since the date of surgery was decided, Shuge has been in this absent-minded state, unable to listen to what others are saying.
The reason is obvious. The fact that he can no longer play the violin after the operation means that he has lost hope in his future. Xue Li, who stayed next to Rufas as an assistant, was also helpless and helpless.
"...Sure enough, I still don't want to be like this."
Shuge looked resentfully at the thick gloves in his hand, and shouted in a trembling voice:
"Why... why is it the only thing I will encounter such a painful thing!"
The nowhere anger in Shuge's cry made Xueli feel heartache.
"Sug, cheer up."
This comfort is of no use at all. Her sister died of the same illness, and she naturally knew this best. However, Dr. Rufas' response seemed quite calm.
"...So far, I have come into contact with countless patients."
"There are also many of them who have no hope at all and can only wait helplessly for death."
"And you are different from them. As long as you are willing to undergo surgery, you will definitely be able to survive."
"Don't you think... By comparison, you are already lucky?"
Such persuasion really leaves no room for rebuttal. Although Shuge still had difficulty accepting reality, he could only give up arguing and gradually calmed down.
That's enough-Rufas thought so. As long as we can survive, there are countless possibilities. If you dream of something like this, even if you lose it, you just need to find a new one. As for Catalina, who has passed away, even this opportunity is gone.
"——This is really like your style."
Accompanied by a familiar low voice, the door of the ward was pushed open. The person who appeared was the black market doctor Gülen.
"Doctor Glenn!"
It's finally here-Xueli is happy from the bottom of her heart. Glenn smiled at Xueli, who was full of excitement.
"...What are you doing?" The sharp eyes under Rufas' glasses stared coldly at the black market doctor who suddenly appeared. Gulen did not answer the question, but replied with the same sharp gaze.
Compared to when he left with angry words on the roof not long ago, his feelings were significantly different. Rufas couldn't help frowning.
Glenn's gaze then turned to Shuge who was lying on the hospital bed. Shuge looked very disgusted when facing Glenn who had been rude to him. But in an instant it turned into a cold expression full of despair.
"Your name is Shuge. Do you have the consciousness to face death?"
Glenn's abrupt question surprised everyone present.
"Your "crystal disease"...In addition to amputation, there are actually other cures."
"It's just... if you want to try, you must have the consciousness to look directly at death."
"This is not a question of courage or spine. It is a real risk of facing death.... Do you have the consciousness to take it?"
The completely undisguised language, every word seemed extremely heavy, and it was directly pressed on the heart of the 14-year-old.
There was no trace of affection in Glenn's sharp gaze. The word "death" is indeed quite heavy.
--"death". If you have the consciousness to face death, your own hands... and the dream of becoming a violinist, maybe you don't have to lose it. Thinking of this, Shuge burst into tears with excitement. The strong desire for dreams completely defeated the desire to survive, and the feelings that had been suppressed for a long time finally broke out.
"...I...I...! For these hands, I'm not afraid even if I die...!"
The light of hope shined into the heart of the boy at this moment.
"...Sug, you better think again."
The person who immediately objected was Rufas standing by his side. He stared at Gülen fiercely, and said mercilessly:
"The so-called "method of curing the disease without amputation"...is the surgical plan you performed for Catalina back then?"
"That was simply a failed surgery plan. You should know this better than anyone else."
In Rufas's angry voice, Shuge was also a little timid.
Glenn didn't say a word, and slowly took out a thick stack of documents from his arms.
"...These materials cost me after I became a black market doctor10The results of research over the course of years. "
While talking, Gülen threw the document to Rufas. Rufas caught the document, and his unexpected weight was quite astonished.
In these documents, a large number of research materials on "crystal disease" are recorded. From the patient's medical history, to the symptoms of the disease, and even the report of the treatment plan... It is obvious that this was obtained through illegal means.
And on the last page... it is impressively recorded that it is different from the surgical plan known to Rufas, and the latest surgical plan that can completely cure the "crystal disease".
"It all depends on that time, surgery on Catalina... to get these results."
Gülen didn't explain more. Obviously, even if he went astray as a black market doctor, he was still struggling with the "crystal disease", and he never stopped for a moment. As a black market doctor, he has been in contact with many patients, and after numerous operations, he finally succeeded.
"My beloved Glendine can do it--" What my sister said at the time was not wrong--
Inadvertently, Xueli already had tears in her eyes.
"...Indeed, if you use this plan to perform surgery, the probability of saving the patient's life is probably high."
After reading the document roughly, Rufas affirmed Gülen's surgical plan. Hearing these words, Shuge immediately showed a happy expression.
"...But even so, I have no reason to leave the patient to you."
"Why... why!?"
Xueli felt very puzzled and hurriedly asked. And Rufas continued to stare at Glenn who was silent, and said:
"I used to...I heard Shirley say that in order to perfect the surgical plan, Catalina did not hesitate to use herself as an experiment to try this dangerous operation."
"But you didn't endure the shock caused by Catalina's death, and you escaped from the hospital!"
"Catalina can save her life and face death calmly. But you don't even have this awareness, so what face do you have to face her!"
"...So, it's absolutely impossible for me to give the operation to a coward like you."
Gu Lan closed his eyes and silently accepted these cruel accusations. His expression was quite painful, and he seemed to have been poked to the point.
"Well, as you said."
"As a doctor, I didn't even have the minimum level of consciousness. As a result, I fell into a black market doctor."
"...But, thanks to becoming a black market doctor, I can learn this."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Lan quickly stretched his hand to his waist. After touching the hard object hidden there, he immediately pulled it out and pointed it at the tip of Rufas' nose.
——That is a guided force gun made by Caienfurt Company. The faint glow of the setting sun shined into the ward.
In an instant, the air in the room seemed to freeze.
"...Do you want to threaten me?" Facing Glenn's fierce murderous aura, Rufas could hardly conceal the tension and shake in his heart. Glenn tilted the corner of his mouth, chuckled lightly, and then squeezed his finger on the trigger.
——The next moment, Gulen quickly rotated the handle of the gun. The positions of the two sides also reversed with the direction of the guns.
"...As long as the patient is willing to bear the risk of death, as a doctor, I am also willing to bear the corresponding responsibilities together."
"If the operation fails, use it to kill me."
Gulen's tone was very serious. This is exactly the "consciousness" he cultivated as a black market doctor after experiencing a long underground life.
——The ward fell into an unbearable silence again. Everyone was waiting for Rufas' answer.
Under the lens, Rufas closed his eyes... and then stretched out his hand to grasp the handle of the gun that Gu Lan handed over.
"...Okay, Gülen. It seems that you...really mean it."
"Since you believe that this surgical plan can save Shuge's "life"... then I will also gamble with you."
Rufas immediately summoned all the doctors who planned to participate in Shuger's operation three days later to a conference room in the hospital.
The name is to replace the surgical plan with a better effect. Gülen was introduced to everyone as the provider of the new solution.
But the attitude of the doctors present was very cold. Glenn, a black-market doctor who runs illegal clinics in the old town...Can you believe the medical skills of such a person? Gulen has long been notorious, and there are not a few people who have heard of his name.
However, after Rufas's enthusiastic recommendation, and after listening to Gülen's detailed explanation of the operation plan, the voice of opposition gradually disappeared.
Then, before the date of surgery, Gülen and Rufas conducted repeated discussions and discussions in order to further ensure the success of the surgery.
In addition, the nurse Xueli is also constantly encouraging Shuge. Unlike when he learned that he had to amputate his limbs, the boy's eyes had become full of vitality.
Finally-finally it's the day of surgery.
Due to their busy work schedule, Shuge's parents have not visited them a few times so far. However, on the day of the operation, I still made time to accompany my son.
"...I'm leaving."
This may be his last words. But in this situation, he can still show a smile to his worried parents. Two excellent doctors are guarding him, giving him an unwavering faith and the courage to face the operation calmly.
The doctors pushed Shuge into the operating room. Then sterilize the operating room and prepare various surgical instruments and the latest medical equipment. Under the effect of the anesthetic, Shuge fell into a deep sleep. The chief surgeon Gu Lan stood in front of him. The other doctors led by Rufas were also ready and came to their respective positions.
Glenn changed her dirty and sloppy dress and put on a light blue surgical gown. The messy distribution has also been carefully trimmed, and the temperament has become quite gentle and elegant.
Nurse Xueli also stood among the doctors and was responsible for serving as assistants to Gülen and Rufas. Then Shirley winked at Gu Lan, and Gu Lan nodded gently in response.
"Then... start the operation."
Gulen took the scalpel and finally started the operation.
The boy's snow-white chest was marked with a mark about to be cut. With a skillful technique, Gu Lan slashed the scalpel from above, and the internal organs in the chest cavity were immediately unobstructed.
——Humans have lived on this land for a long time. Gradually evolved over the long years, and eventually evolved into the most suitable form for the environment. In a sense, just like the gears in the force guide, with a reasonable combination and deployment, a perfect function will eventually be formed.
But in the face of injuries, this perfection seems fragile. It is the job of a doctor to resist injuries and repair the human body that is like a work of art, thereby saving the lives of patients.
Every time he stood in front of the operating table, Gülen felt very happy. In his eyes, this job is so noble, and he should really be grateful to the goddess for giving such an important talent to himself.
Gulen cleverly manipulated the scalpel in his hand, and the operation went smoothly.
Xueli, who often wipes sweat on his face, Rufas, who is standing by as an assistant doctor, and many doctors who are responsible for anesthesia and operating various equipment, are sincerely admired by Glenn's superb surgical skills. Such a wonderful technique is not an exaggeration even if it is called art.
As the operation progressed, everyone finally saw the heart of the teenager. So far, it should have taken a long time, but to everyone present, it felt like only a short moment.
The heart is still beating healthily, but on that surface, there is an abominable black object attached to it.
...This is exactly the tumor of "crystal disease". The culprit who once took away his lover-Catalina's life. Now it is completely within the cutting range of the scalpel.
"Just a little bit... Come on, Shuge."
Xue Li silently encouraged the sleeping teenager.
——At this critical moment, Gulen's hand stopped.
"...Hey, what's the matter?"
Rufas, unable to restrain himself, asked questions.
"Doctor Glenn...?"
Seeing Gu Lan's appearance, Xue Li looked a little worried. The other doctors were also a little at a loss, completely unaware of what happened.
At the moment that throbbing fresh heart entered Gulen's sight, he recalled the scene when Catalina was operated on. The operation Catalina had done 10 years ago—in fact, he thought he had succeeded at one time. Whether in the past or now, heart surgery will be accompanied by considerable risks. But with a genius-like technique, Glenn, after a lot of hard work, finally succeeded in removing the "crystal disease" tumor. Looking at her beautiful heart returning to its normal color, everyone present firmly believed that the operation had been a success.
But... that kind of thinking is really naive. There is a small connection between the tumor and the heart's own tissues. If it is forcibly removed, the vitality of the heart will become quite fragile. As a result, while Gülen was suturing his chest, a certain part of the heart suddenly ruptured, causing a lot of bleeding-Catalina has since become a person of no return.
Now that the tumor of the heart reappears in front of my eyes, the horrible memory of that time also wakes up. Gu Lan's body was completely stiff. My mind was blank, I couldn't think about it, and I forgot all the steps of the operation to be performed next.
"—Glen!!!"
What awakened Glenn, who had fallen into this state, was a strong and powerful call from an old friend for many years. When he came back to his senses, Gülen found that the assistant doctor Rufas was desperately pulling the thick skirt of his chest.
"...Don't think about unnecessary things during the operation. Concentrate and complete Shuge's operation."
"This kid... has always trusted you."
After hearing this, Gu Lan was completely awake. He turned his head and looked at the sleeping boy again. Thumping, pounding, pounding, pounding... the heart is beating non-stop, as if calling Gülen.
(Well, yes... This is not a place to be in a daze.)
Glenn cheered up and turned to Shuge again. Upon seeing this, Rufas also let go of his hand, and dumbly urged Gülen to continue the operation. Seeing this, Xueli also breathed a sigh of relief.
Rufas stood opposite Gülen, watching him silently. Want to complete the new surgical plan, the next is the real key.
——This tumor actually hides a secret. Except for a toxin-removing part in the tumor center... the other parts are actually completely harmless.
After a certain period of time, the tumor will begin to fuse with the heart, and finally it will be completely integrated and completely assimilated with the heart tissue.
In other words, as long as the central part can be removed, it is not necessary to completely remove the entire tumor.
This is the reason why Catalina's operation failed. After research, Gülen finally understood this unbearable fact. This plunged him into a deep regret, and never recovered from it.
but……
Since then, after listening to Xue Lidi's words, Gu Lan's regret has turned into "thanks." He finally changed his mind-it was because of Catalina's death that this new surgical plan could be completely completed.
The artificial heart-lung device is connected, and the medicines that can temporarily stop the heart are injected; these are the latest test products developed by top medical equipment manufacturers, and Rufas deliberately ordered them to be seconded for this operation. Glenn propped up his stopped beating heart and adjusted it to an angle that was easy to see.
——Actually, even if only the central part of the tumor is removed, extreme surgical skills are required. Even the slightest mistake will cause serious damage to the heart. However, as long as it is successful, the source of the disease can be removed smoothly. It will no longer cause a debilitating reaction to the heart like Catalina did.
(Sister, please bless Dr. Gulen——)
Shirley prayed desperately in her heart.
The scalpel in Gu Lan's hand slowly approached the black tumor.
Shirley, Rufas, and the other doctors all stared at the tip of the scalpel nervously, not even daring to swallow the saliva.
——And outside the operating room, Shuge's parents have been praying to the goddess. It has been a long time since the operation started, and their mental fatigue has reached the limit.
At this moment, the indicator light that marked "surgery in progress" suddenly went out. The first person to come out of the operating room was...Glen. Shuge's parents rushed forward immediately, as if the burly Gülen was their only hope.
Glenn looked at them and gently took off his mask. Under the mask, there was a strong, reassuring smile.
A month later-in the personal ward of the children's ward of Emilia Hospital, Shuge happily played the violin.
His hands are indistinguishable from children of the same age, and their soft texture and warm complexion have been restored. The previous magical emerald green light completely disappeared without a trace.
However, since he has just recovered from the crystallization state, the sensation on the fingertips seems to be a bit dull. When playing the piano, he always seemed a little clumsy.
The parents who came to visit the illness wanted to listen to the long-lost tone. Unfortunately, the sound of the violin is almost like a harsh noise. Shuge's parents smiled bitterly and kept saying encouragement, but Shuge didn't seem to care about it at all.
"Geniuses should also start from the first level."
This nonchalantly confident attitude made the parents laugh. Can continue to play the violin. For him, this is already very happy. There was a harsh and weird sound in the ward again, and Shuge and his parents looked at each other for a moment, and couldn't help laughing.
——The sound of this small concert reached the roof of the hospital and Glenn’s ears.
In order to observe Shuger's postoperative recovery, Gülen went to the hospital again. After the inspection, he came to the top of the building, stood by the fence, and then leaned against the fence, looking at the streetscape of Gongdu comfortably.
Standing behind him were Rufas and Shirley.
"...Are you listening to me?"
Rufas complained to Gülen in a slightly nervous voice. Rufas is lobbying Gülen-persuading him to come and work in this hospital.
This was also a strong request made unanimously by the doctors in the hospital after seeing his surgical skills. It would be a pity for a genius doctor like Gu Lan to be buried in the dark world like this. Everyone thinks so.
"You have developed a new surgical plan that can cure "crystal disease", and you can return to the regular medical world, and the celebrities will go through the ages."
"...As a serious doctor."
Unfortunately, Gülen’s answer is always only one word: no.
"There are also many old town residents who come to see me for medical treatment. I don't plan to leave that clinic yet."
"...As a black market doctor."
After speaking, a smile appeared on Gulen's face.
"...Is that so regrettable."
Rufas also smiled and replied helplessly. Xue Li, who was standing by, looked at her watch suddenly.
"Ah, doctor... it seems that the time for the rounds is approaching."
Rufas nodded at Xueli, and then faced Gülen again.
"Then let me see how you implement the "Black Market Doctor" approach."
"The path you chose is not wrong... From now on you can also stand up and face Catalina calmly."
After dropping this sentence, Rufas left.
"You don't need to say that I know it."
—After hearing how an old friend for so many years inspires him, Gülen whispered.
On the top of the building, only Glenn and Xueli were left.
... The two were silent.
The sound of the violin, which has always been faintly audible, seems to be clearer now. The sight projected behind him made Gu Lan feel uncomfortable. He took a big step, ready to leave the hospital.
"That one……"
Shirley spoke suddenly, causing Gu Lan to stop.
"Dr. Gulen, this time... thank you very much."
"Why did my sister choose Dr. Gulen back then... now I finally understand."
Shirley suddenly said such a formal word of thanks, which made Gu Lan feel even more embarrassed, and she didn't even have the courage to turn around.
"...You don't need to thank me."
"And it is thanks to you that I can defeat myself and face Catalina again."
"...So, I should thank you."
For the first time, Gülen, who has always been his own way and arrogant and arrogant, showed such a candid and kind attitude, which surprised Xueli somewhat.
"Speaking of which, doctor... you don't seem to be charged for the surgery yet."
After the operation, the hospital prepared a considerable reward for Gülen. Although it did not exceed the upper limit of medical expenses stipulated by the law, it is still a considerable amount based on common sense. However, Gülen refused. He decided to use the money for Shuge's postoperative care expenses.
"...I'm not interested in asking for that little money."
Gu Lan scratched his head and said dismissively.
"However, if that kid becomes a professional violinist in the future, you can invite me to enjoy his concert for free."
This kind of words, it seems that it came from a notorious black market doctor. A smile appeared on Shirley's face... she looked thoughtful.
"...Doctor, do you remember?"
"I said from the beginning that this commission is only my "personal commission"."
"So, I will pay the commissioned remuneration. I will do it..."
"what……!?"
Glenn turned his head in a panic, and saw Xueli's face with a mischievous smile.
Glenn replied with a sad expression, just turned around and left the hospital.
——Only Xueli is left on the roof, and her heart is full of sunshine and joy. Just like Glenn did before, she also leaned on the fence on the top of the building, looking up at the blue sky.
"...He is such an amazing person, sister."
The sound of the violin kept coming from the ward. In that noisy and harsh music, Shirley seemed to hear Catalina's laugh.
