Love Healing Manual

Chapter 43 Holding Your Hand

A train is heading into the distance.

Wearing a plain white T-shirt and jeans, Kitagawa Ayane's outfit was very ordinary. Her outfits always seemed to be this ordinary, without even a single printed pattern, or perhaps one that she had washed off.

She rested her chin on her hand and looked out the window.

The scenery outside was rushing past, and the sudden changes in light and shadow gave her the feeling of traveling through time and space. Suddenly, after the train entered the tunnel, her entire face darkened, and the entire train compartment was shrouded in darkness.

Only her eyes sparkled with a bright light.

Like holding a pool of water.

After leaving school at noon, she returned to her one-bedroom apartment, tidied up a bit, packed all her belongings, and boarded a train to another city.

At least when she stepped into the train carriage, Kitagawa Ayane had no regrets.

Instead, she embraced a fearless attitude, especially after overcoming numerous obstacles and resolving each issue one by one. After countless internal struggles, she finally stood on this train bound for distant places.

This feeling of ignoring advice and insisting on moving forward made her feel that her direction had been very clear for the past few days.

Until now.

Kitagawa Ayane suddenly felt very regretful.

My inner emotions were churning like a stormy sea.

She started to uncontrollably think about what would happen if she didn't make it to the end of the competition. She would be all alone in a strange place, without a single friend.

What if you faint on the street and are taken to the hospital?
If these concerns weren't enough, what she feared even more was that if she managed to make it back, Lin Ze would turn against her, and she would beg for his forgiveness then.

After all, Lin Ze was so angry today.

She recalled the look in his eyes.

Kitagawa Ayane had no doubt that, given Lin Ze's personality, he might never treat her again and would simply abandon this treacherous, treacherous, and ungrateful woman.

His selfless dedication was met with one deception after another.

"What am I doing..." she lamented to herself.

But the train kept moving forward, and her pain, inner conflict, and anxiety did nothing to help her.

She could only close her eyes in sorrow.

……

The ninth floor of the University of Tokyo Graduate Hospital.

Observation room next to the operating room.

Thirty-odd interns stood together in a large group, with the shorter girls in front and the taller boys behind, all their eyes fixed on the big screen.

The solemn and dignified atmosphere prevented anyone from whispering.

The usually lively Shoji Otomo and Taro Mizuno stood up properly.

In front, next to the screen.

Associate Professor Fujita cleared his throat. He had given this unique lecture to interns countless times, with different faces appearing one after another.

He was really looking forward to seeing how this group of interns would perform.

"Chief surgeon: Dr. Ishii; Anesthesiologist: Dr. Yoshimura; Two assistants: Dr. Fukuyama and Dr. Sato; Nurse..."

Looking at the interns who were holding their breath, he calmly introduced, "This surgery will be demonstrated by Dr. Ishii. It is a common coronary artery bypass surgery. The patient's chest has been disinfected and covered. The light is shining on the chest where the heart is located."

"As for the surgical instruments, I won't go into detail about them; just recognize their appearance."

Lin Ze listened attentively to Associate Professor Fujita's speech, his eyes fixed on the screen.

As you can see, everyone in the operating room is doing their work in an orderly manner, and all the pre-operative preparations have been completed.

Several doctors seemed to be talking, and even though they were wearing masks, you could see the smiles in their eyes.

The surgeon seemed to be joking with a tall nurse.

The atmosphere was quite harmonious.

In contrast, their interns seemed quite nervous.

"Coronary artery bypass surgery is mainly used to treat coronary artery disease, especially coronary atherosclerosis. It aims to improve blood supply to the heart, relieve symptoms, and reduce the risk of heart attacks. Anesthesia, open-chest surgery, cardiac arrest, and then the use of a cardiopulmonary bypass machine to maintain blood and oxygen circulation," Associate Professor Fujita paused here, "If you feel you can't adapt later, you can submit a report. If you can persevere, then persevere."

Open chest...

Upon hearing this term, some interns already turned pale.

That meant cutting open a chest to expose a living, beating heart; for them, who had never experienced this in clinical practice, the impact was immense.

Many girls began to exchange glances, understanding the nervousness in each other's eyes.

Suzuki Yumi grabbed Sano Chizuru's hand, her eyes filled with fear, while Sano Chizuru squeezed it back to give her confidence.

during this process.

Miyagi Suzuo glanced at Lin Ze subconsciously.

However, she noticed that Lin Ze's eyes remained unchanged, and his expression was calm.

He hesitated.

She poked Lin Ze's leg with her finger.

“Lin Zejun…”

"What's wrong?" "I'm a little scared." She wasn't pretending to be pitiful; her worry was genuine.

After all, it's the first time.

"This surgical observation is very important. Try to get used to it. If you really can't stand it, you can turn around and take a break."

He stood behind Miyagi Suzuo.

As a member of the same group, Lin Ze certainly wouldn't be so indifferent as to not care about Miyagi's condition.

If she can learn something and make progress, it's good for the whole group.

"Can I hold your hand?" Miyagi Suzuo blinked and asked.

"Sure." He replied without hesitation.

next second.

Miyagi Suzuo reached out and took his hands in hers. A hint of joy appeared in her eyes, but her expression was somewhat awkward.

Her delicate little face quickly turned a rosy blush.

"Thank you," she whispered.

Standing next to the two was another group of members, Hiramomi Onoko's group.

Shoji Otomo glanced at Rinze with a hint of envy, his gaze lingering on the way Rinze and Miyagi held hands.

He smacked his lips.

"Squad leader... squad leader?" he whispered.

"What are you doing?" Hiramomi Onoko asked, frowning.

"When I'm scared later... can I touch your breasts?"

"Fuck you."

After a brief rustling commotion, Associate Professor Fujita saw that everyone was mentally prepared, and the operating room was ready as well.

He clapped his hands.

He gestured for everyone to be quiet.

Inside the operating room, instruments monitor the patient's vital signs in real time, including electrocardiogram, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and blood oxygen concentration.

Waiting for the surgeon to issue instructions time and time again.

The surgery officially began.

Associate Professor Fujita then gave a detailed and patient explanation.

"After general anesthesia, the patient is ready for surgery, and the area to be cut by the scalpel will be exposed to the light."

He paused for a few seconds, pointed to the instrument, and said:
"Look, the assistant is handing the doctor a chest expander; he's ready to cut the sternum."

On the screen, after the nurse handed over the chest expander, she quickly prepared the disinfectant solution. Then, the doctor's gleaming scalpel fell precisely, cutting open the skin without any resistance.

The speed and dexterity were like cutting a leaf.

"Keep an eye on it. Now, assistant, come forward. Dr. Ishii will have your assistant help locate the sternal incision site. This is to ensure that we can enter the chest cavity smoothly later."

Professor Fujita's voice was calm, but in the side room, many interns stared blankly as the scalpel cut open the patient's chest cavity, revealing a patch of red inside. On the large screen, the complete picture of the chest cavity was displayed, showing a dark red heart the size of a fist beating.

The overwhelming force of the impact.

It was almost exactly the same as described in the textbook, but magnified countless times, as if it were pasted onto one's eyes.

Several students turned pale instantly. After regaining their senses, they felt their stomachs convulsing, and they could clearly see the thick blood vessels in their stomachs.

"We're about to install the heart-lung machine. Prepare the vascular access, check the machine's oxygenation function, and ensure there's enough oxygen," Associate Professor Fujita said earnestly. "Those who can see it, look carefully. Next is cardiac arrest."

He just finished speaking.

"Report!" A girl stretched out her hand.

"Go out."

The sound of hurried footsteps rang out, and the girl practically fled, rushing out of the observation room.

And those who remained in the room.

Those with perseverance continue to watch without blinking.

Miyagi Suzuo unconsciously gripped Lin Ze's hand tightly. She took deep breaths to suppress the convulsions in her stomach, not even realizing that she was squeezing hard.

Her face also turned much paler.

"fine."

Suddenly, Lin Ze's calm voice rang in her ears.

"Try to understand the logic behind Professor Fujita's explanation. Don't stare at the screen with your whole attention. Try to shift your focus."

His slightly magnetic voice seemed to possess a soothing power.

Miyagi Suzuo raised her face.

"Okay...okay," she replied.

(End of this chapter)