This doctor is already middle-aged, and he's only just started practicing medicine.

Chapter 44 Xiang Daihong, whose mind is open and clear
In the Century Mountain and Water Residential Area, Jishi, Qianzhou, Xiangzhou.

After seeing the reply from Associate Professor Wei Jianwen of the Department of Hand Surgery at Xiangya No. 2 Hospital, Xiang Daihong said, "Thank you, Brother Wei. There's really nothing we can do when we encounter such a 'strange' thing."

"It's not the fault of Director Peng of Longxian People's Hospital."

"I found it strange. Longxian People's Hospital and Xiangya Hospital have always kept to themselves. Why did Brother Tong suddenly barge in this time?"

Xiang Daihong is a professional master's degree holder, graduating from the Department of Hand Surgery at Xiangya No. 2 Hospital, where he studied under Professor Dong Liangjin. Associate Professor Wei Jianwen is his third senior fellow student.

Wei Jianwen sent a voice message saying, "I still remember Chen Song from the emergency department. He used to be very arrogant. When we were both chief residents, he always felt that we were holding back something from him."

"Once, he even had a big argument with us openly."

"Now he's even about to be promoted to chief physician, he's doing quite well."

"There must be something about Lu Cheng that makes Chen Song take notice of him."

After laying the groundwork, Wei Jianwen reassured Dai Hong, "Your promotion to associate professor is next year, so there's no rush of these two or three months."

“Tong Yuan’an is not someone you can handle. Even if you manage to work with him in the county at the same time, you’ll be sitting on the sidelines, forcing smiles. It’s better to wait a little longer.”

Xiang Daihong's expression was strained as he listened intently to his senior brother's cautious words, a chill creeping over him inwardly—

I must be out of my mind to even think about challenging Associate Professor Tong Yuan'an. The hand surgery department at Xiangya Hospital is already a stronger subspecialty than that at Xiangya No. 2 Hospital.

This Tong Yuan'an is even more capable than Professor Su Delin, the newly promoted professor at Xiangya No. 2 Hospital. It's just that there are limited senior professional titles at Xiangya Hospital, which is why he wasn't promoted immediately.

Professor Su Delin is a true master of hand surgery, ranking among the top ten in the province in terms of overall strength in hand surgery...

What am I to Dai Hong?

Whether Wei Jianwen can defeat Tong Yuan'an is still unknown.

"Brother Wei, I just find it strange that this young Lu has been able to learn tendon suturing from scratch to such a high level in just one month?"

"How did he escape from the teaching hospital back then?" This was what puzzled Xiang Daihong even more.

Lu Cheng's learning path was laid out there, step by step, solidly and gradually.

Although the word "preface" and "gradual" are a bit exaggerated.

Wei Jianwen said, "I've also heard Chen Song say that. I can only say that everyone's fate is different."

Wei Jianwen then recounted the story of Lu Cheng that Chen Song had told him.

Xiang Daihong: "Okay, thank you, Brother Wei. You've really gone to a lot of trouble..."

Wei Jianwen said, "It's alright. Dai Hong, you're one of us too. If someone really bullies others by taking advantage of their power, your brother Wei will definitely not sit idly by."

"However, Tong Yuan'an is the kind of person who won't do anything without a reason. I wonder what he's planning this time. But whatever it is, there's no time to lose..."

"Brother Wei, do you mean to say that Lu Cheng is worth cultivating?" Xiang Daihong asked meaningfully.

"It's not the kind of training you're thinking of; it's related to scientific research." Wei Jianwen said meaningfully.
"Let's wait and see how it goes..."

……

"Brother Han, aren't you going back to rest?" It was six o'clock in the afternoon, already the end of Han Xiaoping's shift in the outpatient department, but Han Xiaoping still wanted to go into the operating room with him, which greatly surprised Lu Cheng.

Han Xiaoping, with his square head and face, was actually hesitant and conflicted. Then, as if he had made a major decision, he nodded and said, "Xiao Lu, Kun Shao from the orthopedics department went to great lengths to come here to learn the techniques. It would be too lazy of me to ignore such an opportunity."

“I’ve asked around, and neither Brother Zhang nor Brother Zeng wants to learn tendon suturing. I know it’s difficult and slow to learn, but we have enough time, so we can learn as much as we can…” “Tian Zhuang is also secretly learning it.”

"You don't mind if I learn from you, do you?" Han Xiaoping asked with a smile.

Lu Cheng quickly shook his head: "No, Brother Han, I was just afraid of disturbing your rest."

“I don’t have to manage the day shift or write medical records now, but you have to handle the daily affairs in the ward.”

Lu Cheng's current position is actually somewhat similar to that of a 'pseudo-superior'. His only task is to perform and learn surgery. He doesn't have to be on duty or manage patients. All things considered, his job is actually a little easier than Han Xiaoping's.

"That's alright, Xiao Lu, didn't you go through the same thing?"

"After the surgery, I hope you can explain to me the basic levels of suturing techniques, and how to learn them, so I can go back and buy learning materials." Han Xiaoping had never had the opportunity to learn before, so he simply lay there.

Now that the opportunity has presented itself, Han Xiaoping is naturally going to seize it.

Lu Cheng nodded: "Okay, but Brother Han, you'd better find some information yourself first, get a general understanding of the learning levels of suture techniques, and then try to match them up yourself."

"That way I can send you the information properly. Otherwise, if I send you everything at once, it will be a jumbled mess, and you'll have to put in the effort to organize it."

Han Xiaoping said, "Okay..."

Nearly forty minutes later, Lu Cheng methodically completed the modified Kessler tendon suture, and then handed over the skin-subcutaneous suture to Han Xiaoping.

He explained meticulously, "This patient's tendon is a zone 4 rupture of the extensor tendon. For ruptures in this area, the preferred suturing technique is the modified Kessler."

"However, to master the modified Kessler technique, one must first master the control of the stitching force..."

While suturing the skin, Han Xiaoping asked in astonishment, "Is the technique you're talking about only applicable to the tendons in this area? Isn't it universally applicable?"

Most surgeons use very simple interrupted sutures, at most adding a tension-reducing suture, and rarely incorporate special techniques.

"No, that's not true. It only applies to the flexor and extensor tendons of the upper limbs. For other tendons, it's best to use other suturing techniques, such as the Tsushita suture or the modified Tang suture..."

"To achieve twice the result with half the effort, it is essential to accurately identify the tendon regions and choose the appropriate corresponding techniques. If the techniques are not chosen correctly, problems are likely to occur."

"The modified Kessler technique is a basic technique for tendon suturing. Simple interrupted suturing cannot treat tendon injuries."

Lu Cheng explained in detail.

Han Xiaoping only knew that Lu Cheng learned very quickly and had great talent, but she didn't have any specific understanding of him.

After hearing Lu Cheng's explanation, Han Xiaoping's eyes widened instantly, and his pupils dilated even more: "Then, Lu, you really deserve the title of pervert."

Lu Cheng said modestly, "Actually, all things considered, I've only barely scratched the surface of hand surgery, maybe not even that..."

Han Xiaoping regained his composure and became reserved: "That's in the entire field of hand surgery. We're in Longxian County now, so you're the expert in tendon suturing. There's no one else like you."

"Awesome!" Han Xiaoping's voice was polite and proper.

[Completed tendon suturing, guided others in completing skin and soft tissue suturing, and provided detailed postoperative rehabilitation planning guidance to patients, earning 1.2 skill points.]

[Current skill points remaining: 11.0!]

Good news 1: Skill points can now be rounded down to the nearest whole number without decimal points, a blessing for perfectionists.

Good news 2: It seems there's another way to obtain skill points...

(End of this chapter)