Chapter 2323

The director hurriedly ordered staff to prepare. Once the important supplies arrived, Zhu Yanyi had just finished suturing. She then used a syringe to inject the herbal decoction into the patient’s vein.

"Since he just had surgery, he cannot take oral medication yet. Therefore, we must use intravenous injection. This prescription is for three days, one dose per day. After today’s injection, wait twenty-four hours for the next. Once the three-day course is complete, I will change the prescription, and he can then take it orally."

Patients cannot eat or drink until their bowel function returns after major surgery. Zhu Yanyi’s method was indeed the best approach.

The director had someone record the instructions, then wheeled the injured man out.

As they exited the operating room, the young woman who had been waiting in the corner approached Zhu Yanyi. "Doctor, how is she?"

Zhu Yanyi removed her mask. "The patient has passed the critical stage. She is lucky. However, since it was major surgery, she needs observation for forty-eight hours. During this time, without bowel movement, she cannot drink water. If she is thirsty, you can only moisten her lips with a cotton swab dipped in water. Once her bowel function returns, she can have some liquid food, but it must be bland. Clear porridge with a little salt is fine. Other dietary adjustments will depend on her specific recovery."

Gratitude filled the woman’s eyes. She bowed deeply to Zhu Yanyi. "Thank you. Thank you so much."

Zhu Yanyi looked at the woman and shook her head slightly. "No need to thank me. I am a doctor. It is my duty to treat patients who come to me. A nurse will take her to the inpatient department shortly. Please go handle the admission procedures."

"Thank you, Doctor." The woman bowed again and hurried off to complete the paperwork.

Zhu Yanyi returned to her practice chamber, took a sip of tea, and closed her eyes.

A complete surgery usually took others over ten hours, but she had finished in six. This was her speed, but it required intense mental concentration, leaving her feeling tired now.

A warm finger gently massaged her temple. Zhu Yanyi opened her eyes. "You’ve been waiting a long time."

"I came at five o’clock." Yan Aohan brought over a thermos from the side. "Eat some wontons first. I made them by hand. We’ll eat dinner at home."

Zhu Yanyi didn’t hesitate. She was indeed tired, so she took the wontons and ate them all in one go.

Food really did restore energy. In just a moment, she felt much more refreshed. "Only ten? That’s so few."

"We’re going home for dinner. These are just snacks, not a meal. Let’s go." It was already past nine in the evening. Others had long since finished work. Except for the emergency room, most doctors had left.

Zhu Yanyi tidied up, and Yan Aohan carried her medical box as they walked out together.

"This is the first day you’ve encountered such cases. You’ll likely be even busier in the future," Yan Aohan said as the car started.

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "But that patient was truly in danger. If I hadn’t intervened, she might have gone to report to our Underworld."

Yan Aohan nodded. "So he was lucky to meet you. Without your arrival, he would likely have become an unconscious wandering soul."

Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. "Isn’t my duty to ensure people stay safe and healthy, and to help wandering souls reincarnate smoothly?"

"Not only that. Your responsibility also includes ensuring demons are not destroyed arbitrarily and immortals do not lose their lives easily," Yan Aohan said with a smile.

Zhu Yanyi pondered her words. Undeniably, what Yan Aohan said was very important.

She tilted her head, looking at her, then nodded. "I understand. The purpose of the Medical God is to ensure no living being leaves regrets due to accidents, nor loses themselves to resentment."

"Ani, you are improving every day. I am proud of you." Pride shone in Yan Aohan’s eyes. He hadn’t expected that although Zhu Yanyi wasn’t cultivating, her state of mind was progressing constantly.

Zhu Yanyi felt a bit shy. "I’m not as amazing as you say. I just happened to figure it out. Besides, my mindset improves daily because I have you, my family, and everyone around me. Without your reminders and care, I wouldn’t have understood so smoothly."

Yan Aohan just smiled. "For dinner, I made your favorite stir-fried pine flower, sweet and sour pork ribs, and tomato egg soup. You can eat it when we get back."

"What are the others eating?" Zhu Yanyi asked curiously.

"You said to make sure the elders eat easily digestible food. So I made tomato beef brisket. I stewed the brisket until it didn’t even need chewing. I also made tofu fish head, brown sugar tofu, and cold tossed eggplant with sauce. I brought out some of the sauce Mama made last time. The soup is simple pickled mustard green soup. Four dishes and one soup, but the portions are large." Since Zhu Yanyi was absent, the elders either cooked for themselves or Yan Aohan cooked for them.

Old Li had cooked lunch, so Yan Aohan prepared dinner.

Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly. "Tonight, I’ll put porridge in the electric stew pot for them. They can eat it themselves when they wake up tomorrow. They are old; some things they shouldn’t eat casually. While we are here, we should try to regulate their health. That way, when I leave, I can feel more at ease."

Yan Aohan nodded. "Don’t worry. Go home and write down some recipes. When you’re not here, I’ll take care of them."

After today’s events, Yan Aohan could foresee that Zhu Yanyi would be busy every day. What he could do was ensure household matters didn’t hold her back.

Zhu Yanyi understood this naturally. For Yan Aohan’s support, all she could do was smile at him. Between husband and wife, no other words were needed. This was enough.

Yan Aohan tapped the back of her hand twice with his right hand, showing he understood her.

The couple needed no further words. Just that touch conveyed much.

Zhu Yanyi looked at Yan Aohan. After a while, she said, "I only hope there are fewer patients here."

Zhu Yanyi didn’t dislike treating patients. She hoped for fewer patients only because she wanted everyone here to be healthy.

However, starting the next day, because news of Zhu Yanyi’s previous day’s work spread, her patient load increased significantly. Although they weren’t difficult cases, they came seeking her reputation.

From that day on, the number of patients seemed to grow daily. Zhu Yanyi never complained. She always arrived on time, and all the numbers she issued were diagnosed that same day.

Zhu Yanyi’s medical skills were constantly expanding, so she unconsciously forgot some things, such as the final outcome for Zhang Yanhong.

Zhang Yanhong was now facing the masked man. She couldn’t believe she was so bold as to enter a police-controlled ward.

"Sir." Zhang Yanhong’s voice trembled. Her fear of the mask was profound.

The masked man looked at Zhang Yanhong. "Do you know Zhu Yanyi has made a name for herself in Sicheng Town? But thinking about it, her ability is evident. She is a recognized divine doctor in the capital, so making a name here is natural."

"Sir, I am detained here. Once my health improves, I will be transferred to the detention center. I’m afraid I can no longer help you." Zhang Yanhong lowered her head, speaking softly.

The masked man sneered, showing no interest in her fate. "Actually, what happens to you doesn’t matter to me. Regardless of your outcome, it’s the same to me. Because in my heart, you were always a discarded pawn."

Zhang Yanhong bit her lip, lowering her head, her eyes full of unwillingness. But what could she do? Her current plight was her own fault.

"Sir, this subordinate knows she was wrong." Even if she was unwilling, what could she do? She was the fish on the chopping block. All she could do was hope her future path would be slightly smoother.

"I heard you are pregnant." The masked man looked at Zhang Yanhong. "Mine?"

"Sir, this subordinate was wrong. It was an accident; I forgot to take my medication. I never expected this to happen." Zhang Yanhong lowered her head.

"Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid." The masked man’s voice seemed gentle. she came over to help Zhang Yanhong up. But amidst her anxiety, there was a smack. she slapped her hard, sending her flying back.

"What are you? How dare you carry my child! I give you a chance. Remove it immediately. Otherwise, you know the consequences." The previously gentle masked man was now radiating killing intent.

Zhang Yanhong instantly realized her侥幸心理 (wishful thinking) was nonexistent. This child could not be kept. She knelt. "But Zhu Yanyi forbids me from removing it within three months. She said this child needs to provide DNA for Broken Zhang."

"Fine. Then remove it after three months. If that fails, induce labor when it’s larger. Remember one thing: I do not wish to see this child born. If I find out this child is born, I will make you understand what true living hell is. Do not wait for me to act; that will benefit you in no way." The masked man’s tone seemed to return to its original calm, but this calmness felt like a chill from the bones.

Zhang Yanhong lowered her head, crawling before the masked man. "Sir, I will definitely do it. Please rest assured."

The masked man nodded. "Zhu Yanyi’s ability is evident. After three months, once she achieves her goal, you can apply to remove the child and ask her for help."