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[Beloved Life]

[Episode 17]

You two are a couple.

No.

Not yet.

Not yet?

Then you're moving in that direction, right?

I'll do my best.

Where is Sichen?

He got punished and is copying homework by hand.

The teacher told me

she'd give me a call after he's finished.

He had another fight with a classmate?

I'm going to the bathroom.

You enjoy.

I…

I'll go check out

how my teacher's doing.

Go.

Director Huang, your back injury…

Close the door.

Don't tell anyone.

Mrs. Huang, the injury

seems like whips.

He hit you?

What's happening between you two?

I thought you loved each other.

There's nothing wrong between us.

It's a misunderstanding.

Mrs. Huang

if it's gotten too much for you,

please don't keep it to yourself.

I told you it was a misunderstanding.

I came in just now

and slipped on the floor.

I'm okay now.

I need to use the bathroom.

Please get out.

Out.

He's doing well

in the Obstetric and Gynecologic Department.

It doesn't look like he's messing around.

The research project

that the hospital and his laboratory are working together on

will soon be launched.

And he's in love

with the best doctor in the department.

What kind of a girl

is she?

Stubborn and aspirational.

She is willing to go through many hardships

to achieve her goals.

Even the girl he likes

has his mother's personality.

Oh, right.

September 15 is near.

Shall I order flowers for you?

How time flies.

Wei,

please order

a bouquet for me.

Still peonies?

Yes.

Thank you for remembering that.

I think you and your son

are quite alike.

I suggest that you two

clear the air as soon as possible.

What pain would be more

than the loss of a loved one?

I've got an operation. See you.

Go ahead.

In the blink of an eye,

you have been gone for nearly 20 years.

Our son

sees me as an enemy.

I'm not sure

if you'd be happy about it.

He's now working

in the department you once worked in,

and has fallen in love

with a girl who's just like you.

I think it's time

to tell him what happened in the past.

I always treated him like a child,

but now,

he's capable of threatening me.

15th.

15th, then.

I'll give him

what you left on that day.

From then on,

maybe he won't speak to me again,

maybe he'll hate me,

I'll resign myself to my fate.

Thank you,

all the O.B. experts here,

for introducing some cutting-edge cases

of the practical use of hysteroscope.

Well, this is the end of our session

in the morning.

Now, we'll have lunch

at the dining hall.

The meeting will begin

at 2 p.m. sharp.

Thank you, meeting adjourned.

Director Tian, see you.

See you.

Director Tian, Director Tian.

Your hospital

has been quiet recently.

In the past, you would always

take the stage in every academic session.

How come you only

came with one case?

That's not very

Shengji style.

Too many expectant mothers

in our hospital lately. We're up to our necks.

We didn't have time to make preparations.

Unlike your hospital,

you have a big crew.

You're doing well both

in academic and clinical fields.

No, no.

Only with a big shot

like you on board

could we

be called a big crew.

Shengji is good.

But due to its past burden,

the pressure is big while the chance is small.

Director Tian, you're in charge of the whole situation.

Have you ever considered

a less stressful environment?

I'm used to pressure.

In fact, if there was

no pressure on me,

I wouldn't feel right.

How humorous you are, Director Tian.

I heard Liu Zhenghua,

director of the Neurosurgery Department,

will soon be promoted to deputy dean.

I assume

there will be more pressure

on your department.

That's not decided yet.

Really?

The dean of Shengji

was here for a meeting,

and he said a lot of good words about Liu Zhenghua.

That's obvious, isn't it?

I'm on the execution level.

All our department do

is performing operations day in day out.

So I don't know much about that.

Anyway, my point is,

our hospital

is always open to you, Director Tian.

Let's go and have lunch.

You go ahead.

I'll go grab some stuff in my room.

-All right. -I'll speak to you later.

See you later. OK.

[Director Huang]

Director Huang.

It's not as bad as you think.

About

50-50.

There are two

voices within the leadership.

Some of them

are on Liu Zhenghua's side because

the Neurosurgery Department has made some major achievements

under his leadership.

If he's given

more resources,

the Neurosurgery will be

another famous department of the hospital.

Also, it is said

that he's going to apply to be an academician next year.

All these above

shall bring huge glory

to Shengji.

The other side

thinks Director Zhang's will

has to be inherited.

The Obstetric and Gynecologic Department is reputable.

Many people have chosen us,

so the department needs more support.

The two sides haven't reached an agreement.

However,

there's one person

that hasn't given his opinion.

That's Deputy Dean Wang.

Mr. Wang was promoted

after SARS.

His word has clout.

If he's on your side,

all the other neutral votes

will follow him.

In a word,

both departments are short of beds.

The emergency department doesn't like either of you.

Now, it'll depend on

who is able to convince Mr. Wang.

Alright, then.

I'll treat Mr. Wang to lunch

and we'll have a conversation.

Hello, Mr. Wang. Hi.

I'm Tian Yunshan

from the O. B. department.

Director Tian.

Is there a case so complex

that you had to call me personally?

Here's the thing.

We're having many expectant mothers.

Many were received by the emergency department.

We don't have enough beds.

It has caused trouble for the emergency department.

So,

I thought I could have lunch with you,

and we'd talk about

how to work better

with the emergency department.

That's too kind of you.

But I'm on a business trip

for an academic seminar.

So I don't have time at the moment.

We'll talk when I'm back.

Sure. When you're back,

I'll buy you lunch,

and we'll have a good talk.

No problem. Bye.

Yeah, bye.

The ballot will be held in two days.

It'll be too late

when the workers' congress returns.

How about

I go talk

to his senior student?

Well, thanks.

Let me buy you lunch.

That's unnecessary.

You don't have to do this.

I'm doing this for our department,

not for you.

Everybody knows that.

No need to say it out loud.

Look at me.

I have been busy the whole year.

I've even got gray hairs.

I'm really stressed.

It can relax me a little,

is that okay?

May I have the honor?

Alright, alright.

I'm now happy

that I'm not

the head director.

This way, please.

This restaurant is right next to the hospital,

but I've never tried it.

I heard it's good, though.

Yes, it is,

but it's not a good place for talks.

You'll always bump into people from work

every time you come here.

You can't talk about

important stuff here.

It's okay for an office gathering.

It looks like someone

is talking about business here.

Who?

Deputy Dean Wang.

Didn't he say he was out on a business trip?

You are late.

I guess he only

wants to avoid trouble.

I thought

Liu Zhenghua

was a decent man.

It turns out otherwise.

He's quite a social guy.

All right.

I need to ask him about what's happening.

No, no, no.

What if things get awkward,

and Mr. Wang

won't back you up

on anything anymore?

There's no need.

Come on, let's eat.

My baby is hungry.

Let me figure out a way.

There has to be a way.

Nianbai, tomorrow,

after making rounds,

you come to my office.

OK, Director Tian.

Was that cool?

That was cool, right?

Her smile is so cute.

What does he have?

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.

Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.

Not cerebral palsy?

Cerebral palsy

is a non-progressive disorder

in the early stage of an infant's brain development

caused by various reasons

that happens within the first month after the childbirth.

But what your child has

is a genetic disease.

I don't believe it.

How is that possible?

We have spent all the money

on treating his cerebral palsy.

And we borrowed

a lot of money

to pay for the bills at Shengji

because we didn't

want to have another baby with cerebral palsy.

If possible,

I suggest your entire family

get a genetic test.

It is a type of

congenital purine metabolism disorder

caused by X-linked recessive inheritance.

There's a kind of enzyme

called hypoxanthine

guanine

phosphoribosyl transferase.

When the human body lacks this enzyme,

nucleotides cannot

be synthesized by

guanine and hypoxanthine

through salvage pathway,

so they will be metabolized into uric acid.

When there's too much

uric acid in the child's body fluid,

his brain and kidneys will be damaged,

causing dysautonomia

and atelencephalia.

The symptoms

are low IQ,

aggressive and destructive behaviors,

frequently biting lips,

figures and toes.

Hence,

the name, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome.

X-linked recessive inheritance

means

the disease is only passed down to boys.

So you mean our second boy

is also likely…

Yes.

We'll have the test right away.

Why didn't you tell them

any children with this disease could barely

live over 20 years?

I didn't have the heart to.

I didn't have the heart

to break the hope

that they just had.

Nor did I have the heart to tell

a ten-year-old

face to face

that he'd only have another ten years to live.

Is it curable, though?

I don't understand why people

don't do tests before pregnancy.

Genetic test before pregnancy

is the best way

to avoid having a child

with genetic diseases.

About the ones that have already been born,

I need to ask my teacher

if there's an operable therapy

for genetic diseases.

If their second son also had it,

their life would be ruined.

Please ask your teacher

to help them as much as he can.

If they have relevant

experiences overseas,

could they include the family

in the experimental therapies?

Domestically,

therapies for genetic diseases

are not common.

Head nurse, I'll do my best.

Thank you.

Dr. Liu,

I'm off to work.

This is probably

the most unwanted heritage

for any men in the world.

I can put this

in my joke.

Human has discovered

more than three thousand kinds of genetic diseases.

250 of which

only happen to males.

Of the pairs of chromosomes that determine sex,

XY is a male.

XX is a female.

When there's something wrong with the X chromosome,

males get a disease.

Females' X chromosome

is still healthy.

When there's something wrong with the Y chromosome,

males get a disease,

females have no Y chromosome.

So, poor men.

You gotta be nice to me.

Genetic research is really

good for high-quality reproduction.

So I hope you do your best

to get the project launched as soon as possible.

But I wonder

why the head nurse cares so much

about this family?

You haven't got the result yet.

You can't leave.

I don't have any more money to afford staying here.

What's wrong?

The husband's family

is just heartless.

They said the disease

was passed down from the mother.

They dropped the divorce settlement paper

and left.

I told them

that the second boy

wouldn't necessarily have the disease.

Am I right, Nianbai?

Does he…

Yes.

So…

What now?

The kid is innocent.

Even if they are defective,

we shouldn't give them up.

I can't do this anymore.

In the last decade,

I was worried every day.

I'd wake up every day

worrying if he

has hurt himself.

He's been in pain as well. He cries every day.

Now that our second boy has the same disease

and his dad has left,

I really can't do it anymore.

I really can't.

I will help you.

So will Dr. Liu.

Am I right, Dr. Liu?

I have spoken with the laboratory.

They agreed to include these two boys

in their experimental

genetic therapy,

and it'll be free of charge.

However, you'll pay for the flight tickets and the hotel room.

I'll pay.

All mothers are tough.

Have you heard of it?

You are a mother.

Both your heart and your body

have to be iron-hard.

If you are gone,

you can't imagine

all the sufferings

that your children will have to go through.

As long as you're around,

no matter how much pain they are in,

they can at least get comfort from your hugs.

You can wipe off their tears.

Do you hear me?

You must live well.

Please don't cry, mom. I'll be a good boy.

I'm ill,

but I'll be cured,

so I can protect you.

You just tell me

how much the tickets

and the hotel cost.

I'll try to convince my friend

into letting them stay in their house.

They have many spare houses anyway.

They'll earn a good reputation for doing charity.

Good boy, thank you.

No, thank you, head nurse.

Today, I realized

a seasoned head nurse

can still be soft-hearted

after all that she experienced.

Enough, stop buttering me up.

Get back to your work.

What can I do to help?

You just be you.

What do you mean, I be me?

Will you be working in the wards

or go to Director Tian's office?

Liu Nianbai, come back.

What's his problem?

Saying something equivocal.

Shanshan, did you have dinner?

Yes.

I ate a lot of meat.

Did granny cook meat for you?

Mom,

when will you come home today?

I'll come home right after work.

Be good at home.

Good boy. You're the best kid.

I love you, mom.

Shanshan, Mummy knows

that you are

the best.

You're a caring kid.

You're wonderful.

You're the best.

I'm the best.

Shanshan is the best.

You want Du Di

on your team, right?

Sure, no problem.

I need to ask her opinions.

It's not because of your recommendation.

She's qualified, simple as that.

Tell her not to worry.

This is the copy

of your mother's medical record.

Take your time to read it.

If anything confuses you,

just give me a call.

Thank you, Director Tian.

Director Zhang,

I had no choice.

Sorry for my incompetence,

but for the O.B. department,

I had to do it.

[Shengji Hospital]

[Medical Record]

Mom,

you're still awake.

Miemie, what woke you up?

I had a bad dream.

What bad dream?

Tell me about it.

You didn't allow me to have candy,

but I had to have it, so you cried.

You cried very hard.

I apologized, but you wouldn't stop crying.

Why would I cry?

Did you see me cry before?

No.

You always smile.

You have a sweet tooth, don't you?

I'd say that it wasn't my tear,

but your dribble

dripping on the pillow, right?

Come on, lie down.

You can have your candy tomorrow.

But now,

have a good sleep.

You sleep well,

you grow taller, right?

When will you go to sleep?

Right now. Come on.

Yang Shu, 39 weeks plus 6 days.

Myoma of uterus.

She was transferred from another hospital, wasn't she?

Yeah, yeah. They told me it was fine.

They said the myoma

could co-exist with the fetus.

But all of a sudden,

the myoma grew big.

She threw up and had a fever.

My son wasn't home.

We didn't know

what to do.

My son suggested

we sent her to Shengji Hospital.

We are not sure if the myoma

is benign or malignant.

Dr. Du,

I'll take her over.

Dr. Wu Congrui will be your doctor from now on.

Director Tian just took her in.

He said I'd be in charge.

Director Tian also said

that treating myoma of uterus is my specialty.

You hand the patient's information over to Dr. Wu.

This is Director Huang Yunling

of the Obstetric

and Gynecologic Department.

Director Huang.

Sister, did you see Congrui walk into the ward?

Yeah.

People all say you're the best doctor

in Shengji's Obstetric and Gynecologic Department.

We'll be reassured

with you taking care of her.

-Put in a good word for Congrui. -Thanks for your trust.

Although the hysteromyoma

is growing rapidly,

it should

be benign.

Benign?

Great. Perfect.

We were so worried if it was malignant.

The chance

of myoma of uterus during pregnancy

is less than 5%.

But don't worry.

We handled

cases like this before.

Tomorrow morning,

we'll hold a joint consultation

with several departments.

After that,

we'll set an operation date,

and we'll get the child

and the myoma out together.

-Good. Thank you. -Thank you.

The father can't be here?

He works at a construction site.

He has been super busy.

He couldn't make it.

But that won't be a problem.

You can just

tell us if you need help.

OK.

Dr. Wu,

please schedule the joint consultation.

Sure.

Rest well.

If there's any urgency,

Dr. Wu will be there for you.

Thank you.

Sure, thank you so much.

Thank you. Thank you.

You said

Director Tian was in charge.

Why does

Director Huang interfere?

Don't worry about it.

I did my homework.

Director Huang is a great doctor.

People have to queue up

to see her.

Is that so?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Director Huang

and Dr. Wu

are both good doctors.

Also, Dr. Wu is very thoughtful.

She's good at empathizing with the patient's family.

Dr. Du is not so good in comparison.

She never explains what her supervisor says

to the patient's family properly.

I didn't know that.

She seems professional, though.

Yeah.

Thank you.

I did it.

I gave her compliments.

We've got the patient.

But it's a complex case.

You'll be very careful.

Nothing can go wrong.

Thank you, Director Huang.

You've finally thought it through.

I have a mixed feeling right now.

If I was a good mentor,

you wouldn't have to work so hard.

It's a bad time

for me to get pregnant.

Without him,

I would be the head director,

and you would easily

become the chief resident.

Don't say that.

The baby is a godsend

no matter

when it comes.

It always comes at a right time.

Yes, yes.

I nearly forgot

that you're Dr. Wu,

the Baby Protector, the Baby Lover.

That's a good epithet. I'll gladly take it.

Hello?

Yes.

I am Lu Sichen's mother.

What? Police station?

OK. I'm coming right over.

I'll go with you.

No, the patient comes first.

Yang Shu must

have all the checks today.

And you'll schedule tomorrow's joint consultation.

I'll be quick.

Where is Director Huang?

I confirmed

the time with her last night.

I'll give her another call.

She's pregnant, be easy on her.

Let's wait a bit longer.

Sorry,

the number you dialed

is powered off.

Sorry…

Powered off?

Director Tian,

I can't get hold of Director Huang.

A full room of doctors

are waiting for her.

She had to take

the patient from me.

Now look,

the doctor in charge is missing.

Director Tian.

I'm sorry, everyone.

I'll join you in the consultation

to discuss this case.

Now, Du Di.

Give everyone a brief introduction.

OK.

The patient is 35 years old.

A primipara. Transverse fetal lie.

A giant myoma of uterus

with a diameter of 15cm

is right underneath her uterus.

Under the myoma

is a large layer of sinusoids.

The placenta under the sinusoids

stretches to the anterior uterine wall

from the cervix.

Placenta, myoma, sinusoids.

Three risk points of massive hemorrhage

formed a circle

around the lower half of her uterus.

If we go with a regular incision,

the myoma needs to be removed first,

but the sinusoids will be exposed

and may cause acute massive hemorrhage.

This is a bad option.

But if the incision of uterus

is made on the top of the myoma,

and the baby is delivered

through placental puncture,

during the removal of placenta,

the lower half of uterus

shall bleed heavily.

Bad option, as well.

But if the incision is made on the uterus,

the structure of her uterus

will be affected,

which will affect her next childbirth.

Also, because of her giant myoma,

the stitching

will be highly difficult as well.

So still, bad option.

So I'd like to hear your thoughts.

The incision spot is step one.

Director Tian, I have an idea.

Please.

Can the incision be made

at the inferior margin of the myoma?

That way, all the risk points of massive hemorrhage

can be avoided.

Save the mother and the baby on the line.

That's what I thought.

That way,

the hemorrhage volume can be reduced,

and the second damage

to the patient

can be avoided

during the removal of myoma.

We'll cut along the abdominal aorta

and adopt the balloon occlusion technique.

It looks like

the safest way so far.

Sorry,

the number you dialed is powered off.

Still turned off.

Should I go to her home?

I tried her home number.

No one answered.

I'm afraid something might've happened to her.

Because she normally wouldn't do this.

Or there's another possibility.

She was caught up in something

really tricky at the police station.

So tricky that she didn't go home

and had no time to charge her cell phone.

I shouldn't have taken

any patient from Du Di.

It never ends up well

every time I do it.

I encouraged you to do it.

That was a good plan,

and a good opportunity.

I admit that.

But you know what?

Even though

I worked all night,

Du Di's idea

never crossed my mind.

She's better than me.

I won't deny it.

Stop blaming yourself.

Keep trying to reach Director Huang.

Ask for half a day off if you have to.

Go check the police station

near her son's school.

When you talk

to the patient and her family later,

you must be patient.

You mustn't make the same mistake

as you did concerning Yang Zhenzhen.

Come in.

Doctor,

I don't know

whose files these are.

When the owner's back,

please tell him

I'm sorry that I messed up his stuff.

I'm not sure

if everything's here.

Please tell him to go over the pile.

OK. Don't worry about it.

Thank you.

Hello?

OK, OK. I'm on my way.

The joint consultation was a success this morning.

Director Tian and the other directors

have made

an operation plan.

I will now

explain it to you.

OK.

I thought Dr. Wu and Director Huang

were our doctors.

What…

What are you doing here?

They have other business to do.

Director Tian has put

me back in charge.

What?

What the heck

are you doing?

I can't believe

all the changes are made carelessly.

Don't worry.

Director Tian

will perform the operation tomorrow.

Calm down,

my dear.

We'll trust Director Tian.

Please explain.

This is the consent for operation.

The hardest part of the operation

is deciding where to make the incision

to avoid massive hemorrhage.

Tumor?

No.

Yang Shu

has a malignant tumor.

Honey.

Here.

Sit down. Sit down.

Quickly.

Find the instant heart polypill in that pocket.

Lean back.

Lean back.

Come on.

Take it. Quickly. Come on.

Take the pill.

Take the pill.

Good.

Calm down. Calm down.

Please stay calm.

We can't be sure

that the tumor is malignant at the moment.

But that's

what the paper says.

Give it to me.

Cervical cancer?

Didn't you say it was myoma of uterus?

Wait, wait.

The name isn't Yang Shu

on the paper.

Is it the consent for operation

for us?

Not Yang Shu?

I can't believe you got this wrong.

This is Shengji, right?

Isn't Shengji the best hospital?

How am I supposed

to trust you anymore?

Sorry.

I'll get hers here.

This is ridiculous.

Honey,

I thought

she had cancer for a moment.

If she does have cancer,

what are we going to say to our boy?

I was so scared.

Didn't Director Huang

say it was a benign one?

They said Dr. Du was undependable,

and she really is.

Check what's under your table.

The cleaner came in

and dropped your documents on the floor.

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

You did it on purpose.

You intended to see me make a mistake.

I'm sorry.

This is hers.

I'll explain the plan to you.

Wait a second.

I'm going to let my son, Yang Shu,

and her former doctor, Director Liu

listen to your explanation together.

It isn't appropriate

for a doctor from another hospital

to listen to our plan.

What's wrong with that?

At least,

Director Liu

wouldn't get the wrong paper.

Please explain.

The incision will be made

at the inferior margin of the myoma.

Send me the X-ray film.

Let me see the spot.

It was Director Tian's decision.

It's not his place

to make a judgment.

Please show me the X-ray film.

I need to take a picture.

Make it clear.

OK.

I don't see

an incision spot.

Answer me,

how many operations like this did you perform before?

I performed myoma removal

operations before.

But

a giant myoma

of uterus during pregnancy like this?

No.

Then you have no say in this.

The patient's family

insisted that I should be involved.

I can tell they don't trust you.

And I should be responsible

for my former patient.

Dr. Du,

please proceed.

Considering the possibility

of massive hemorrhage during the operation…

Have you got

a plan for it?

How much blood are you going to use?

We'll adopt abdominal aortic balloon occlusion.

Abdominal aortic balloon occlusion

doesn't apply to all scenarios.

This is what you big hospital

likes to use.

Her myoma is so big.

The balloon has to be placed

under the X-ray.

Have you thought

about the safety of the fetus?

Also, the complications caused by balloon occlusion.

Have you thought about that?

What have you done?

Why did you hang up the call?

He's a doctor

incapable of operations

but only questions

other doctors.

I don't have time for him.

If you doubt

the operation plan made

by a director in Shengji,

why did you choose us in the first place?

I didn't even want to mention it when he was on the phone.

I don't need to brief

a doctor from another hospital.

We don't doubt Shengji Hospital.

We just don't trust you.

I didn't

make the plan.

And I won't perform the operation.

My job

is to explain Director Tian's

operation plan

to you.

When you fully understand it,

please sign the consent.

Can Director Tian

come to explain the plan

to us personally?

Yeah.

Get Director Tian here.

Director Tian is in a meeting downtown.

And two more operations

are expecting him.

If you wish to wait for him,

the operation won't be performed tomorrow morning.

Because without your signature

on the consent,

the operation room can't be prepared.

and workers of other departments

cannot be arranged.

That way,

the operation

will have to be postponed.

Director Tian

originally planned to go

on a business trip tomorrow,

this is the only operation he'll do.

If you wish to postpone it

or find someone else to do it,

you can wait for Director Tian

to give you the explanation in person.

You…

Dad.

Mom.

Easy.

I feel really terrible.

If it's further delayed,

I'm worried it'll be bad for the baby.

Just sign the paper.

It's Shengji Hospital,

isn't it?

Alright.

Dr. Du, please continue.

Is the cartoon that good?

You wouldn't even

sit still for

five minutes usually.

Today,

you have been sitting here for half an hour.

Miemie,

I need to go out.

I'm leaving.

What's the matter?

Call the ambulance.

Call the ambulance.

Stay away from here.

No. Don't go there.

I'm calling the ambulance. I'm calling.

Mom, it's sour.

Mom?

Mom, where are you?