Zhu Yanyi felt a bit shy under Elder Yun’s praise. "Grandpa Yun, you flatter me. Besides, I was only six then. You trusted your life to a six-year-old. Honestly, thinking about it now, I deeply admire you." This wasn’t flattery; it was Zhu Yanyi’s true feeling. Who would be so bold as to entrust their life to a six-year-old?
Elder Yun waved his hand slightly, still looking bold and open. "No need to admire me. Since you three master and disciples are here, let’s talk about him. I have only one request: cure him." He pointed to the person on the bed. "This is my old partner and good friend. Ani, just call him Grandpa Du."
"Hello, Grandpa Du." Zhu Yanyi didn’t ask about Grandpa Du’s past. Since Elder Yun said she was Grandpa Du, then she was Grandpa Du, and a patient.
Grandpa Du was a wise man. As the highest commander of the Capital’s General Staff, she had met countless people. At a glance, she knew Zhu Yanyi was a blessed and clear-minded person. "Old Yun came back five years ago. Though she never said much, I saw her sending you things every year. They were just little girl’s items. I thought her family had some secret. Later, I found out they were for you, the little divine doctor."
Elder Yao had already taken out the pulse pillow and began taking Grandpa Du’s pulse. Grandpa Du didn’t mind. He chatted while the pulse was taken, feeling a bit better.
Elder Yao withdrew her hand and nodded to Gu Jingtian and Zhu Yanyi. "You two take the pulse too."
Gu Jingtian went first, then Zhu Yanyi. Since this was Elder Yun’s friend, Zhu Yanyi was naturally more careful. Moreover, she had always admired soldiers since childhood. Whenever it involved a soldier, she put in extra effort. Using her special ability to understand Grandpa Du’s condition, Zhu Yanyi stood up.
Elder Yao still let Gu Jingtian speak first. "The shrapnel in Grandpa Du still blocks one of his meridians. It seems to be moving. My suggestion is to operate when possible. However, Grandpa Du’s heart rhythm is not normal. Surgery is difficult because anesthesia is required. Grandpa Du’s palpitations make anesthesia unsuitable. Most importantly, I heard Grandpa Du is allergic to anesthesia."
Grandpa Du nodded slightly, not denying this. "I am indeed allergic to anesthesia. I remember once on the battlefield, I was injured and needed surgery. The anesthesia allergy almost killed me on the table before the surgery even started. Fortunately, the dose was small, so I survived. Since then, I never use anesthesia for surgery."
Gu Jingtian nodded beside him. "That’s what I worry about. The shrapnel in Grandpa Du can’t stay in his body like this. But during surgery, the patient cannot move even slightly. Grandpa Du, you can’t endure that pain without anesthesia."
Grandpa Du smiled but said nothing. He was not a doctor. For now, he was just a patient. As a qualified patient, the only thing he could do was cooperate well with the doctors’ treatment.
Elder Yun looked at Grandpa Du, then at Elder Yao, and finally fixed her gaze on Zhu Yanyi. "Ani, you speak."
Zhu Yanyi smiled slightly. "Actually, what can be said, Senior Brother has already said. But if we operate, Grandpa Yao will be the lead surgeon, right?"
Elder Yun and the others remained silent. Elder Yao nodded. "Yes. Unfortunately, there will be problems with anesthesia. Do you have any good suggestions?"