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(Thank You, Doctor)

(Adapted from Sheng Li's novel "ICU 48 Hours")

(Episode 20)

If you see a problem from a dialectical point of view,

there are two sides to everything.

Don't worry about right and wrong.

Especially for us doctors.

You just got to hold on to the bottom line.

To save lives.

That's right.

It's easier said...

than done.

It even takes a lifetime of effort.

Maybe in the end,

we'll finally understand...

the true meaning of it.

(Human doctors)

Thank you, Mr. Jiang.

I know what to do now.

All the doubts and uncertainties...

are meaningless.

All we can do...

is try our best...

to save lives.

How long has he been unconscious?

Eight years.

Are you his family?

I'm his wife.

Stop the bleeding first.

Doctor.

My husband...

His condition is stable for now.

As for further details, we need to run some tests on him.

Let's go and stop the bleeding first.

Contact the CT room.

Okay.

There's bleeding in the abdomen.

Spleen rupture.

There's a lot of bleeding.

Contact General Surgery.

Prepare for a splenectomy.

Okay.

Ms. Jiang.

Sir.

Why are you back?

Starting today,

I'm officially back at work.

Then...

What about Xian Yun?

It's all thanks to Xiao Guang.

Now, he's busy doing his instructional videos every day.

He has no time for me.

I have no presence at home at all,

so I can only come back to work.

Well...

Will that do?

Mr. Pan takes better care of him than I do.

Okay.

I didn't expect you to come back to work so soon...

as you have to take care of Xian Yun at home.

Since you're back now,

work hard then.

If you have any problems at home,

just let me know.

Don't worry, sir.

Xian Yun is in good condition now.

Ms. Jiang.

Welcome back.

- Did you miss me? - I missed you so much.

Doctor.

Will he be okay?

The surgery went well.

His life isn't in danger for now.

When can he be discharged?

It's hard to say.

It depends on the patient's recovery.

Spleen rupture is complicated.

I suggest...

he stay in the hospital for further observation.

Xiao Wen, how's your head?

Is it serious? Have you had a checkup?

I'm fine, Jian Guang.

I accidentally bumped my head.

There's some blood on my forehead.

How can you be so careless?

What if it leaves a scar?

Doctor.

Is there any test she needs to take?

I'll pay the bill.

Jian Guang.

I'm really fine.

Don't worry.

We've checked everything.

There's nothing wrong.

That's good then.

If anything unusual happens to the patient,

come to us again.

Okay.

Why did you fall off the bed all of a sudden?

The nurse and I wanted to change his sheets.

I was thinking about us...

and I fell all of a sudden.

This patient is in a vegetative state.

You should be more careful.

What are you looking at?

Don't you think this scene is kind of weird?

The husband on the bed has been in a coma for eight years...

and something is going on...

between his wife and another man...

next to his bed.

It's terrifying to think about it.

They say that no filial son can survive a long illness.

I think we should add another saying in the future.

There's no husband and wife when you're sick for a long time.

After all,

he was in a vegetative state for eight years.

Who would be able to stand it?

However,

it's also possible that this man is a relative of the wife.

For example, her brother.

Her brother?

It's obvious that they're a couple.

You two must have a lot of time on your hands.

How can it be a relative?

Right?

You're right.

That's fine.

- Okay then. - What about this?

Dr. Xu, the patient in Bed Number 5 is awake.

How is he opening his eyes? They're closed.

I really saw him open his eyes just now.

I even put my hand in front of him.

He woke up?

- I just saw it. - He has no response...

to external stimuli.

- He must have been mistaken. - Dr. Xu, I saw it with my own eyes.

When I waved at him...

I think you saw it wrong.

Dr. Xu.

Even if he opened his eyes,

he could be unconscious.

It doesn't mean he's awake.

Sir, I'm not lying.

I really saw him wake up.

Theoretically,

the cases...

of a vegetative person...

waking up after being hit...

are very rare.

Of course.

It happens sometimes.

I got it.

It must have been after the patient...

was injured in this accident that he woke up.

Just now,

I went to check again with Yi Ran.

I really didn't see him showing signs of resuscitation.

Dr. Xu, I really saw the patient woke up.

The patient might wake up for a short time.

but it was just an epiphenomenon.

The patient is still in a vegetative state,

so you don't have to worry...

about whether he has woken up or not.

Yes.

Yi Ran is right.

If he really wakes up, we'll discuss it again.

Let's get back to work.

What a waste of time.

Get me some water.

I really saw it.

Aren't you going home?

Why are you back?

Dr. Xu.

I believe he'll open his eyes again.

You're obsessed.

Dr. Xu.

Do you think I'll become a great doctor...

and make a big achievement?

Who provoked you again?

I do.

Lin Zhi.

- What are you looking at? - Dr. Tang.

Look.

What is he doing there?

I don't know.

I heard from Ms. Jiang...

that he has been like this since last night.

He comes here whenever he has time.

I almost thought he was the patient's family.

Bed Number 13.

Give him four more units of insulin.

The patient in Bed Number 5 is awake.

He's awake?

He's really awake.

Let's go.

Chen Zhi, are you crazy?

Don't go.

What else do you want?

He's really awake.

We can see it ourselves if he wakes up or not.

Don't look at his eyes.

Look here.

It's really moving.

I'll tell Dr. Lu.

He...

He woke up?

No, he didn't.

We did an electroencephalography on the patient...

and it showed normal brain waves.

That means...

there's still a chance that he'll wake up.

What do you mean?

Will he wake up or not?

Based on the patient's condition,

after the effective treatment,

there's a high chance that he'll wake up.

So you have to make a decision soon.

We'll start the treatment right away.

Why do I feel like she doesn't want us to treat him?

Jiang Chao woke up?

Xiao Wen.

Dr. Lu.

I have a question.

How likely is it that Jiang Chao will wake up?

The possibility of him waking up is very high.

How high is it?

Dr. Lu, can you give us a specific number?

Let's say 60 percent or 70 percent.

That's up to you.

Do you want him to wake up or not?

100 percent to 0 percent.

Everything is possible.

What do you mean?

Here's the thing.

You want an exact number.

I can't give it to you.

All I can say is there's a high chance he'll wake up.

I mean, the treatment you're doing.

Are there any side effects?

Medication, for example.

Will it cause brain damage?

Will it cause him not able to wake up?

Do you want this kind of medicine?

Let me introduce you.

Bai Zhu.

Here's the thing.

Don't worry.

We'll definitely use the safest treatment.

What you said earlier is impossible.

So I'd like to ask you discuss it as soon as possible...

and we'll also treat the patient as soon as possible.

Okay?

How about this?

Let us discuss it first.

Sorry. Hold on.

Can we talk?

Are you going back now?

Xiao Wen will stay to take care of Li Jiang Chao.

I'm going back to work.

Doctor, what can I do for you?

I...

I wanted to ask you something.

It's about your relationship with Ms. Hao Wen.

I'll be honest with you.

In the past few days, I've asked a few friends for help.

Initially, I planned to propose to her last night.

However, I didn't expect at a time like this,

Li Jiang Chao had an accident.

Proposed to her?

Weren't Ms. Hao Wen and Mr. Li Jiang Chao married?

She already filed for divorce.

The result will be out soon.

That's what the lawyer said.

In her case, the court supports divorce.

What if she says yes?

What about the patient?

I've already thought about that.

I've found a welfare center for him.

The environment there is quite good.

We'll pay them monthly.

They also promised to take him in.

But now,

that's not the point.

Xiao Wen is too responsible.

Even if she filed for divorce,

she hasn't completely let it go.

All these years,

no matter how...

No matter how I confessed my love to her,

she never said yes.

She insists on taking care of Li Jiang Chao alone.

I don't know what to do.

So I thought I should just propose to her.

Are you saying that you're going to abandon the patients...

at the welfare center?

Tang Hua.

Can't I say it if I don't like it?

What do you want her to do then?

Do you want her to stay with her vegetative husband forever?

No. Don't be angry.

You...

You have no idea.

What has Xiao Wen been through in the past eight years?

Li Jiang Chao loves to drink.

After drinking,

he'd behave like a rascal.

He has a bad temper and he hits and scolds people.

He has offended all his friends and relatives.

Even his parents won't acknowledge him as their biological son.

After that, he had a car accident and in a vegetative state.

No one cares about him anymore.

No one came to help Xiao Wen.

You're doctors.

You should know...

a person in a vegetative state...

has a problem with his bowels.

He needs someone to take care of him, right?

Because of this,

Xiao Wen even quit her job.

She runs a fruit shop near her house.

She sells fruits...

and takes care of Li Jiang Chao at the same time.

You don't know anything about all this.

What right do you...

What right do you have to criticize her?

We understand her difficulties.

However, we still have to treat the patient.

Besides,

if he recovers,

he might be able to regain his mobility.

It's also a relief for both of you.

It's not that we don't want to treat him.

It's because...

Forget it.

I'm sorry.

Let us discuss his treatment.

Sorry to disturb you.

Xiao Wen.

Let's treat him.

Otherwise, the doctor will be suspicious of us.

What if Jiang Chao really wakes up?

What should we do?

What's meant to be will be.

Don't think too much.

I'm so anxious.

Don't worry.

I'm here.

I'm home.

It smells so good.

Why did you make so many dishes today?

Ms. Jiang.

I didn't make the dishes.

I've been cleaning all day.

Mr. Jiang told me to use this disinfectant...

to clean the whole house.

Yes, I asked him to do so.

I'm the one who cooked the dishes.

What? You don't believe me?

Let me tell you.

Mr. Jiang has been busy the whole day.

Other than grocery shopping, I didn't do anything else.

He washed, cut, and stir-fried the vegetables.

He did it all by himself.

Is today a special day?

Why did you cook?

No.

I just watched a random cooking show...

and did it on a whim.

It has been years since I last cooked for you.

Let's see if my skills have deteriorated.

Come and try it.

I know it's delicious just by looking at the color.

Try it.

I'll go wash my hands and get some rice.

Hurry up.

Mr. Jiang.

I'm going home.

Okay.

Mr. Pan.

Aren't you eating with us?

No.

Something came up at home.

- You guys go ahead. - Okay.

- Thank you for your hard work. - No problem.

Be careful on the road. Bye.

Here.

- Try it. - Here.

Try this rapeseed.

Is it the same as before?

I haven't had it in a while.

How is it?

It's delicious.

I'm glad you like it.

Try the other dishes.

It's the same as before.

Slow down.

You eat too.

I'll eat.

I love cured meat.

Hey, Xiao Shan.

You don't have to clean up now.

Mr. Pan can do it tomorrow.

What are you doing? It's nothing.

Come on.

Put it down.

I need to talk to you.

Sit down.

What's wrong with you today?

It's nothing.

Well,

I have something to tell you.

Don't get worked up.

I'm not.

Tell me.

(Divorce Agreement)

Jiang Xian Yun.

What are you doing?

I told you to calm down.

Calm down.

Listen to me first.

Okay?

(Divorce Agreement)

Xiao Shan.

The other day,

I...

I flipped through...

the photos of both of us...

since we first met...

until now.

I remembered a lot of things.

Do you remember our first date?

That day was so cold.

We made plans to go to the movies.

When we were walking on the road,

you saw a stray dog freezing to death.

You cried a lot.

You couldn't even watch the movie.

That's when I thought...

that you were a kind person.

I think you're the one I want in my life.

Later, I took you on a trip to Beijing.

We didn't have money back then.

So we got the smallest room in a hotel.

It only had a single bed.

I said I'd sleep on the floor and you'd sleep on the bed.

However, you refused.

In the end, the two of us...

We both slept on that single bed.

In the middle of the night, I fell under the bed.

Why are you beating around the bush?

What do you mean by that?

Just hear me out.

After that, you got a job.

You became a nurse.

I was strongly against it.

I thought...

you were too kind.

You're also very thoughtful.

Seeing those patients...

to face separation or even death...

is torture for you.

After all these years,

from a nurse,

you've become...

a head nurse now.

You've learned to face reality.

You've learned how to control your emotions.

It's probably because of...

your professionalism.

However, when you get home...

and take off your lab coat...

Let me tell you this, Xiao Shan.

You're just an ordinary person.

You're the same...

as the patients' families in the hospital.

You don't have to bear those pressures.

I didn't understand back then.

When I had the car accident,

I thought I was the most miserable person in the world.

God is so unfair.

You should be punished for taking care of me.

But then I thought it through.

It's so unfair to you.

The stress you're under at work and at home...

is far greater than the pain I have physically.

I've never considered this issue...

from your point of view.

I'm already in this state,

but you're different.

You don't have to stay with me and keep suffering like this.

Every day, when you come home from work,

I can never see your happy look anymore.

All I see is pain.

You're in pain.

I'm in more pain.

This is not the happy life...

I wanted to give you...

when I pursued and married you.

Over the years, I haven't fulfilled...

the responsibilities and obligations...

that a husband should have.

As long as you're happy,

I'll be truly happy.

However, you've changed too much for me.

If this goes on, I won't be able to face you anymore.

Xiao Shan.

You shouldn't have someone like me in your life.

Someone like you...

shouldn't be in my life as well.

Your chronic cough...

is caused by postnasal drip syndrome.

Doctor. What kind of illness is it?

Is it serious?

It's fine. I'll prescribe you some medicine.

Dr. Bai.

The vegetative patient woke up.

He woke up?

He's conscious now,

but his motor nerves haven't recovered yet.

It has been eight years.

Isn't this considered a miracle?

Are you not feeling well?

Do you want to see someone?

You want to see your wife?

I just saw his wife. She's outside.

I'll go look for her.

Don't worry.

Jiang Chao...

is awake?

The patient wants to see you.

Xiao Wen.

Why don't I go with you?

Wait for me outside.

Jiang Chao just woke up.

He doesn't want to see you.

Let's not provoke him.

I've been thinking a lot lately.

I think I can handle him on my own.

Don't worry.

Don't get worked up.

Do you want to tell me...

that you're ready to quit drinking again?

You want me to forgive you...

and live a good life with you.

Jiang Chao.

Think about it.

How many times have you said that?

You always say that to me every time you sober up.

I can memorize it now.

They say...

for domestic violence, it's zero times or countless times.

I won't believe you anymore.

No matter what, I'm sorry for the past eight years.

I apologize.

I'm sorry.

However, don't try to take advantage of me.

I've thought very clearly in the past eight years.

Before you went unconscious,

you kept saying that I was having an affair...

with Jian Guang.

But at that time, I didn't even know him.

If he didn't stop you,

I'd be the one lying here today.

I've repaid what I owed you...

for the past eight years.

- You... - Don't get too worked up.

Do you have something to say?

You can write it on my phone. Here.

You want to call the police?

He's awake.

He wants to call the police.

What's meant to happen will happen.

I'll face it with you.

What should we do when the police are here?

Xiao Wen.

Have you thought about it?

You've been carrying this responsibility for eight years.

You've been anxious for eight years.

You can finally let it go today.

I remember we were neighbors eight years ago.

I always heard...

Li Jiang Chao taking it out on you...

because he drank too much.

Actually, I don't blame you for what happened.

I couldn't take it anymore.

That was why I rushed in.

If it weren't for that,

that incident wouldn't have happened.

You did it to protect me.

He was very drunk that day.

He wasn't in his right mind.

He didn't only suspect us.

He even hit you.

I was so scared.

If I didn't stop him, he would've beat you to death.

That was why I took a flower pot and smashed him.

I thought he just fainted.

But who knew he'd be in bed for eight years.

Yes.

It has been eight years in the blink of an eye.

Because of that incident, we got to know each other better.

That was when I knew for the past eight years,

you've suffered a lot.

Later, he became a vegetable.

It must've been harder for you.

Jian Guang.

You've been taking care of me and helping me...

for the past eight years.

Without you,

I really don't know if I can make it.

Xiao Wen.

In order to take care of Jiang Chao,

you never agreed to marry me.

Now that he's awake and called the police,

we should be responsible for this.

Maybe in the future,

we won't be able to see each other for a long time.

You said it yourself.

If it weren't for me,

I don't know if you can make it these eight years.

But I want to tell you.

There are many eight years...

in our future.

I hope...

I can always take care of you.

Xiao Wen.

I know you received the divorce decree today.

Will you marry me?

- Here. - Wait.

Jian Quang.

I'm actually a little scared.

Don't be scared.

I'm here.

When we get out of jail,

we'll have nothing to do with him anymore.

At that time,

I'm sure we'll have our own life.

Xiao Wen.

This day has finally come.

(Tongshan Hospital)

I have already arranged next week's schedule.

Please keep an eye on the patient in Bed Number 17.

- Okay. - Tell them to come today.

Ms. Jiang.

Aren't you off today?

Why are you here?

I was worried, so I came to take a look.

Dr. Xiao.

You're such a dedicated doctor.

Isn't Xiao Guang getting discharged today?

- Has he left already? - Not yet.

He's sulking in there.

What's wrong with him?

Dr. Bai originally said...

that he'd take him to the amusement park...

after I took care of the paperwork today.

But a patient with severe burns came at the last minute.

So he went to see the patient.

I don't think he'll be discharged today,

let alone going to the amusement park.

Okay.

I'll go check on him.

Look at the curl of his mouth.

It can even hang an oil bottle.

My dad isn't a man of his word.

He's a liar.

I can't trust him anymore.

Still, he can't keep his patients away, right?

But there are so many doctors here.

Mr. Xu said it.

The world won't move without him.

That means your dad is a skilled doctor.

You should be proud of him.

Ms. Xiao. Don't speak up for my dad.

From now on, I'll never believe him again.

I don't believe anything he says.

If you can't go this time, you can go next time.

Ms. Xiao.

You don't understand my dad.

He's a control freak.

He won't let me hang out except for school.

It has been a long time...

since I've been to an amusement park.

If I wasn't sick, I'm sure he wouldn't say yes.

If I can't go this time, I won't have a chance in the future.

I'm sure your dad did it for your own good.

He's worried about your condition.

Think about it.

There are so many people at the amusement park.

Some of the rides are dangerous.

What if you get hurt and bleed?

But if I'm in a bad mood, I'll still get sick.

He's so full of himself.

He doesn't care about my feelings at all.

Ms. Xiao.

Why don't you take me there?

I can't.

Ms. Xiao, please.

It has been a long time since I've been to an amusement park.

Your dad won't allow it.

It's okay. Just don't tell my dad.

Please, Ms. Xiao.

Please.

I haven't been to an amusement park for a long time.

I'm so happy.

Ms. Xiao.

Hurry up.

What do you want to play?

I want to play bumper cars first.

Bumper cars?

Let's go.

Okay, let's do that.

Dr. Bai.

Dr. Xiao asked me to tell you this.

She took Xiao Guang to the amusement park.

She told you not to worry.

To the amusement park?

Who gave her permission to do that?

Dr. Shaw looked for you, but you were working.

Ms. Xiao.

Look. It looks like a Monster Zoo.

That merry-go-round looks like a turtle.

And this roller coaster.

It's curvy like a snake.

You're right.

I'm doomed.

Your handsome dad is calling.

I knew it.

Good times are short-lived.

Who are you to take Xiao Guang out without my permission?

I'm sorry.

Bring him back right now.

I...

You're right.

Sometimes, Dr. Bai is a control freak.

I'm sorry, Ms. Xiao.

I got you in trouble again.

You didn't get me in trouble.

I'm very happy today too.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Let's go out again next time, okay?

Okay. I want to ride the Ferris wheel again.

- Sure. - Xiao Guang.

Dad.

How are you?

Don't bother. I'm fine.

How many times have I told you?

Without my permission, you're not allowed to play outside.

Dad, we had so much fun today.

Dr. Bai.

You too.

Without the guardian's permission,

you privately...

You took a sick child out of here.

This is a serious threat to his life.

Isn't this illegal in a foreign country?

- I'm sorry. - No, Dad.

It's not Ms. Xiao's fault.

I begged Ms. Xiao to take me out.

Bai Ji Guang, let me tell you.

From now on,

I won't let you go to the amusement park.

- Dad. - Let's go.

Dr. Bai.

Xiao Guang.

Why don't you go in first?

I have something to say to your dad.

Then you two shouldn't fight.

Go inside.

I'll deal with you later.

Your shoelace.

Your shoelace.

Dr. Bai.

Do you know what Xiao Guang calls you in private?

Bossy.

Control freak.

We tell each other everything.

He said the same thing to my face.

You really tell each other everything.

But I believe...

you didn't tell him about his condition.

It's none of your business.

I know you want the best for him,

but you shouldn't control him like that.

He should have room to grow on his own.

He's someone with severe thalassemia.

I know.

He's someone with severe thalassemia,

but he's eight years old.

He has the right to know.

He also has the right...

to live a happy childhood like other kids.

If he's not happy and cheerful at all,

what's the point of living longer?

Think about it.

Why is he not happy?

Why is he not cheerful?

Seriously.

Dad, what did Ms. Xiao say to you this afternoon?

When you come home, you're as dumb as a chicken.

Is that how you use this idiom?

I'm a chicken.

What are you?

A chick?

No matter what Ms. Xiao says, I'm sure she's right.

Otherwise, you wouldn't be as dumb as a chicken.

Whatever. Just eat your food.

Don't keep repeating the same idiom.

By the way, Dad,

I need to talk to you.

This afternoon, you were wrong about Ms. Xiao.

It was really me who begged Ms. Xiao for so long,

then only she agreed to take me there.

She said she wanted to discuss it with you.

But weren't you seeing patients?

Am I seeing patients in the mountains?

How hard is it to talk to me?

Chen Zhi originally wanted to discuss it with you,

but Ms. Xiao said...

you don't like to be disturbed when seeing patients.

That's why we didn't go find you.

She knows me well.

Look at how happy you are.

Who's happy?

Hurry up and eat.

Stop staring at me. Eat up.

Hello.

Dr. Xiao.

I still want to say this.

Xiao Guang isn't a normal kid.

He's a kid with severe thalassemia.

A minor injury...

might cause him a lot of harm.

No matter what,

you shouldn't have taken him away without discussing it with me.

That's very wrong.

About that,

I didn't think it through.

I apologize.

Okay.

That's a good attitude.

Remember that.

Don't do that next time.

Is there anything else?