Xiao Lou turned and left VIP Ward. As soon as he pushed open the door, a memory suddenly flashed into his mind—a memory that didn't belong to him. At that moment, he was connected to Yu Hanjiang via Telepathic Connection, and the unfamiliar memory clearly came from Yu Hanjiang.
Professor Zhu, standing by the hospital bed, joked, "Dr. Xiao saved you last night, and even performed CPR several times..."
Yu Hanjiang's consciousness remained focused on the words "artificial respiration," and then Xiao Lou's mind went blank. Perhaps because Yu Hanjiang's thoughts were chaotic, Xiao Lou couldn't clearly sense the other person's thoughts; he was simply replaying the "artificial respiration" fragments over and over again.
Why was Captain Yu constantly thinking about "artificial respiration"?
Xiao Lou's ears felt slightly hot. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to go back to the ward to explain.
After all, according to normal hospital procedures, the airbag should be used during emergency care; using mouth directly will inevitably raise suspicion.
Yu Hanjiang was leaning against the headboard with a serious expression, intently reviewing case files. When Xiao Lou pushed the door open and entered, Yu Hanjiang's mind had already regained its composure, almost making Xiao Lou think... that the chaotic thoughts he had just experienced were merely his imagination.
Upon seeing Xiao Lou return, Yu Hanjiang looked up in confusion: "Why are you back again?"
Xiao Lou walked to the bedside, coughed lightly, and said, " Professor Zhu told you, right? I sensed your memories just now."
Yu Hanjiang realized he had almost revealed his thoughts, so he immediately put on a serious expression and calmly said, "Yes, he did mention a few things to me during last night's rescue."
Xiao Lou explained softly, "I'm a Forensic Doctor, not a professional Emergency Department doctor. Last night, when I saw your heart stop beating, I panicked and performed CPR on you a few times according to the first aid knowledge in the textbook… I didn't think of using a bag-valve-mask at the time. You don't mind, do you?"
Yu Hanjiang put down the documents in his hand and looked up at Xiao Lou: "You came back specifically to explain this?"
Xiao Lou himself felt that explaining these things was somewhat redundant. But he worried that Yu Hanjiang would dislike this kind of close contact, and would question why he didn't use a compression airbag but instead used his mouth? Would Captain Yu think he was strange?
If I don't explain, I'll always feel uneasy. Only by speaking openly can I avoid any resentment.
As Xiao Lou was lost in thought, he suddenly heard Yu Hanjiang's low laughter. The laughter seemed to come from deep within his chest, making Xiao Lou's ears burn.
Xiao Lou felt embarrassed to look the other person in the eye, and even with the Telepathic Connection, she didn't dare to think too much. The next moment, her hand was gently grasped by the man, and Yu Hanjiang's hoarse voice revealed a hint of tenderness: "No need to explain, there's no need for such formality between you and me. Whatever you do, I believe you have your reasons."
Xiao Lou: "..."
This complete trust warmed Xiao Lou's heart.
Yu Hanjiang quickly added, "It's just artificial respiration, don't overthink it, it's not like it's more intimate contact."
Xiao Lou's heart pounded wildly. More intimate contact? He didn't know what Yu Hanjiang meant by that. He wanted to ask boldly, but he was too embarrassed to ask. Under the man's gaze, Xiao Lou's face felt like it was burning hot.
Just then, his phone rang, the shrill ringtone shattering the tranquility of the ward.
Yu Hanjiang glanced at the pocket of his white coat and said in a low voice, "Answer the phone. It's probably a message from our teammates. Let's clear the secret room first. We can talk about other things later when we have a better time." The danger in this secret room was beyond our imagination. We must prioritize the big picture. If we talk about personal matters now, where will that leave our teammates?
Thinking that his teammates might be in danger, Xiao Lou immediately composed himself, took out his phone, and pressed the answer button.
A young doctor's voice came from beside me: "Hello, are you Dr. Xiao, the chief resident of surgery?"
"Yes, what do you need me for?"
"I am Dr. Zhang from the Department of Endocrinology. I have a patient here who needs a surgical consultation. Could you please come over when you have time?"
Xiao Lou glanced at Yu Hanjiang and asked into the phone, "What's the patient's condition?"
Dr. Zhang said, "The patient's name is Mo Xuemin, 66 years old, and he is hospitalized for diabetes treatment. He had an intestinal anastomosis surgery half a month ago. Last night, he started experiencing severe pain in his lower right abdomen, and this morning he has been vomiting non-stop. We suspect it is intestinal obstruction and would like to ask the chief resident of surgery to come and take a look."
Xiao Lou felt a chill run down his spine: "What did you say the patient's name was?"
Dr. Zhang repeated, " Mo Xuemin."
Xiao Lou and Yu Hanjiang exchanged a glance, their expressions both rather grim.
Yu Hanjiang was lying in the operating room with his heart stopped. He had just been resuscitated when Lao Mo was suspected of having an acute intestinal obstruction?! Is this some kind of joke about him being allowed to live?!
"Okay, I'll be right there." Xiao Lou hung up the phone with a headache.
Yu Hanjiang said softly, "Thank you for your hard work. Go check on Lao Mo's situation first, and keep in touch."
Xiao Lou nodded, turned around, and strode towards the endocrinology ward.
Upon arriving at the ward, he went to the nurse station to ask where Dr. Zhang was. A young nurse went to the doctor's office and called Dr. Zhang over. Dr. Zhang's hair was a mess, probably because he hadn't had time to wash up after working the night shift. He then took Xiao Lou and went to find the patient.
When Xiao Lou arrived at the ward, he saw an elderly man with gray hair writhing in pain on the bed, clutching his stomach.
--old
What?!
Mo Xuemin was originally around 40 years old, with jet-black hair, a tall stature, and a very energetic appearance. However, the elderly man in front of him was clearly over 60, with gray hair and a slightly hunched back.
Xiao Lou stood there, stunned, staring at the wrinkles that covered that familiar face, unable to believe it for a moment.
Old Mo happened to turn his head and saw Xiao Lou. A bitter smile appeared on his lips, and he said in a hoarse voice, "I don't know what happened. I woke up like this. When I looked in the mirror in the bathroom this morning, I was almost scared to death by myself!"
His voice also sounded unusually old. Anyone would be shocked to wake up one day to find themselves twenty years older.
With Dr. Zhang present, Old Mo couldn't be too explicit. Seeing him frowning in pain, Xiao Lou immediately calmed down and stepped forward to ask, "What symptoms did you have this morning? Where do you feel unwell?"
"I feel nauseous. I went to the bathroom to vomit several times. I can't eat anything, and my stomach hurts terribly."
"Please lie down, let me check you out first."
Old Mo obediently lay flat on the bed. Xiao Lou took out his stethoscope and listened, his expression suddenly changing.
The bowel sounds were abnormally hyperactive, and a distinct gurgling sound could be heard on the stethoscope. According to Dr. Zhang's description, the patient had not passed gas or stool all day, experienced severe bloating and pain in the lower right abdomen, nausea, and vomiting, in addition to a previous surgical history…
Xiao Lou said with a serious face, "It is very likely an adhesive intestinal obstruction. Take him to the emergency room immediately for an abdominal X-ray to determine the location and severity of the obstruction. Also, notify the chief surgeon in the gastrointestinal surgery department, and arrange surgery immediately after diagnosis."
Patients with acute intestinal obstruction have an extremely high mortality rate if not properly managed.
Dr. Zhang realized the seriousness of the problem and hurriedly went out to make phone calls to arrange things.
Only Old Mo and Xiao Lou remained in the ward. Xiao Lou gently patted Old Mo's wrinkled hand and said, "Don't worry, I'll arrange for your surgery as soon as possible. But... how come you suddenly look like a man in his sixties?"
Mo Xuemin lowered his voice helplessly: " Guardian changed my age. My identity in this secret room is that of a 66-year-old man with diabetes who has also undergone surgery, and whose mobility is very limited." He said self-deprecatingly, "This time I've really become 'Old' Mo."
Xiao Lou was startled: " Can Guardian change everyone's age at will?"
Old Mo nodded with a grim face: "They deliberately made me old and sick to increase the difficulty of the escape room. Guardian is really going to any lengths!" Old Mo cursed angrily, then asked, " Captain Yu, where are the others?"
Xiao Lou said, " Captain Yu just had surgery and can't get out of bed yet. I haven't found anyone else."
As soon as he finished speaking, Dr. Zhang pushed open the door and came in, saying to Old Mo, "The radiology department has already made arrangements. I'll have a caregiver take you to get an emergency X-ray right now. All the operating rooms are full, and the fastest one will be finished in half an hour. After the X-ray, the caregiver will take you to operating room number 3. I've already sent your medical records to the gastrointestinal surgery department."
Xiao Lou asked, "Have you made an appointment with the surgeon for the gastrointestinal surgery?"
Dr. Zhang nodded and said, "Director Liu happens to be in the operating room today; he will be performing the surgery himself."
Xiao Lou stood up and said, "I happen to be free, I'll take the old man to get an X-ray, and then I'll take him to the operating room."
Dr. Zhang said gratefully, "Then I'll have to trouble Dr. Xiao."
Xiao Lou was still worried about Mo Xuemin's condition. Old Mo was also feeling anxious, experiencing sharp pains in his abdomen. The unknown illness instinctively instilled fear, but with Xiao Lou by his side, he felt much more at ease.
Xiao Lou found a wheelchair and pushed Lao Mo to the radiology department.
As soon as he arrived at the filming location and finished registering, he saw a familiar face.
—— Long Sen.
—She was also in a wheelchair, with a caregiver pushing it behind her.
Mr. Mo, 66, in a wheelchair, and Long Sen, who was also in a wheelchair with a cast on his leg, bumped into each other in the hospital corridor. The two stared at each other blankly.
Xiao Lou had a splitting headache.
His teammates are getting sick one by one. Is Guardian deliberately making things difficult for him?!
Long Sen's lips twitched slightly: "Mo... Old Mo, how come you've turned into an old man?"
Mo Xuemin felt like vomiting blood: "What's wrong with you now?"
Long Sen said dejectedly, "I broke my right leg and just finished putting it in a cast."
Xiao Lou: "..."
Seeing Xiao Lou in a white coat with a pale face, Long Sen nervously wheeled over: " Professor Xiao, is everyone sick? Where's Captain Yu?"
Xiao Lou said, " Captain Yu is fine. He can't get out of bed after the surgery, so he's in the ward looking at documents."
The three were silent for a moment, then quickly discovered a common point—
Limited mobility.
Old Mo is about to undergo surgery for intestinal obstruction and will definitely need to rest in bed afterward; Long Sen has broken one leg and is in a heavy cast; Yu Hanjiang is also unable to move around freely after surgery.
Xiao Lou couldn't help but worry about the others, wondering what their situation was.
After taking the X-ray for Lao Mo and getting the results, Xiao Lou glanced at the film and became even more anxious—it was indeed an intestinal obstruction. He took out a pen from his white coat pocket, quickly wrote down a string of numbers on a piece of paper, and handed it to Long Sen: "This is my on-call phone number. Call me if there are any problems. I'll come to the orthopedic surgery department to see you after I've settled Lao Mo in."
Long Sen nodded: "Okay, you go ahead and get busy."
Xiao Lou swiftly pushed Lao Mo to the operating room.
Director Liu had just finished a surgery, and Xiao Lou handed Lao Mo's scans to him and gave a brief explanation.
After reviewing the patient's condition, Director Liu said, "I have already reviewed the patient's medical records. It appears to be intestinal obstruction caused by intestinal adhesions. Surgery will be performed immediately."
Xiao Lou asked, "Do you need me to be your assistant?"
Director Liu said, "No need. There are two interns in the operating room. I'll have them help. Dr. Xiao, you can go ahead and do your work."
Watching Lao Mo being wheeled into the operating room, Xiao Lou still couldn't relax and paced anxiously back and forth in the corridor.
He was afraid that something might go wrong during Lao Mo's surgery...
Yu Hanjiang sensed Xiao Lou's anxiety through the Telepathic Connection and whispered reassurance, "Don't worry, Lao Mo will be fine. Guardian arranged it this way just to weaken the team's fighting strength."
Xiao Lou calmed down a bit. Looking at the red "Operation in Progress" sign on the door, he took a deep breath and said, "Waiting here won't do any good. I'd better go check on the whereabouts of the other teammates."
" The hospital is so big, do you really want to visit every ward?"
"I have a faster way." Xiao Lou turned and walked towards the operating room office, explaining in his mind, "When I received the call last night to rush to your rescue, plum blossom…" Guardian indicated that this was a side quest, and completing it would unlock my Chief Resident physician privileges.
"What permissions?"
"Search the entire hospital's medical records."
Xiao Lou pushed open the office door. There were several shared computers there, allowing professors performing surgeries to access patients' electronic medical records at any time. Xiao Lou found an empty seat, sat down, and picked up the name tag from her white coat.
The name tag read: " General Surgery Department, Dr. Xiao Lou," followed by a small line of employee number: "724762."
There was a very conspicuous " Hospital Staff Platform" icon on the computer desktop. He double-clicked to open the software. The login interface required a username and password. Xiao Lou entered "xiaolou" in the username field and employee number 724762 in the password field. The software opened successfully.
—Welcome, Dr. Xiao Lou from the General Surgery Department.
The software's homepage includes interfaces for outpatient services, inpatient departments, and more.
Doctors in each department can only edit and modify medical records for their own department, but they can view medical records for other departments in the hospital. Xiao Lou, a physician in the General Surgery Department, opened the inpatient ward, and the information of more than forty patients in the General Surgery Department automatically popped up, including Yu Hanjiang's medical record. He could edit and modify this information.
There were no other teammates in the General Surgery Department; he had already checked during his morning rounds. Xiao Lou found a "Case Inquiry" button in the upper left corner and clicked it.
There are many ways to search, such as entering the patient's name, admission date, medical record number, discharge date, etc.
Xiao Lou knew nothing else, but his teammates' names wouldn't be changed in the locked room. He quickly entered the name to search— Mo Xuemin. Long Sen's medical records matched, which made him even more confident in his judgment.
Xiao Lou typed " Qu Wanyue " and found a medical record. He opened it and quickly glanced at it.
— Qu Wanyue, female, 26 years old, inpatient in the Department of Rheumatology, admitted with a diagnosis of lupus erythematosus.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease. Patients cannot be exposed to light, otherwise they will develop photosensitivity and a butterfly-shaped rash on their skin.
— Liu Qiao, female, 18 years old, a hematology patient, was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of aplastic anemia.
Xiao Liu's age was not altered, and the medical orders in the medical record consisted entirely of various medications. He was hospitalized and taking medications to control his condition. The medical record also stated that a hematopoietic stem cell transplant would be scheduled three days later.
— Ye Qi, 7 years old, has acute pneumonia and is currently in the Pediatrics Department ward.
Xiao Lou paused, rubbed her eyes, and glanced at the search results again.
7 years old, Pediatrics Department ward?
Has Ye Qi been turned into a 7-year-old child this time?!