Dashing Student

When the lines on the monitor, representing the rhythm of life, began to fluctuate once again with a strong and powerful beat. The entire emergency room's medical staff seemed as if they were under an immobilization spell, falling instantly into dead silence. Everyone stood as if nailed to the ground, their eyes wide open, their gazes locked onto the flashing, beating numbers. Their eyes were filled with shock and doubt, as if questioning the reality of the scene before them, wondering if they had fallen into some absurd dream. "How... how is this possible?" A young intern was the first to break the silence, his voice sharp and piercing with extreme surprise, like a bolt of lightning suddenly streaking across the night sky. Disbelief gleamed in his eyes. He had thought the old man's life had already faded away, but this sudden resumption of the heartbeat completely overturned his understanding of medical knowledge, stirring a tumult within his heart. The Western medical expert who had previously been clutching his hair in despair now slowly unclenched his hands, his facial expression solidifying into a strange mixture of astonishment and bewilderment. His mouth gaped open, as if it could fit an egg, murmuring to himself: "Resurrection from death? Is this a resurrection from death? This completely defies medical logic..." His eyes were full of bewilderment, for in his long years in the medical field, filled with myriad experiences, he had never witnessed such a bizarre, unimaginable event. Su Yue's eyes, previously dim and filled with despair, were instantly lit up with joy, like a brilliant full moon rising suddenly in the pitch-black night sky. Tears uncontrollably spilled from her eyes, streaming down her porcelain-white cheeks. She instinctively covered her mouth with her hand, trying to suppress the emotional cries welling up inside her. In that moment, the heavy guilt and self-reproach in her heart were blown away like by a spring breeze, replaced by a surging tide of joy. And deep admiration for Chen Nan. She asked herself countless times, how on earth did Chen Nan accomplish this? He had indeed created what seemed an impossible miracle. In that instant, Su Yue's gaze towards Chen Nan was filled with deep adoration. At the same time. She also clearly realized that Chen Nan possessed not only theoretical medical knowledge but had also reached an enviable level of Medical Skill. Hope rekindled in the vacant eyes of the square-faced middle-aged man, like a blazing fire reigniting. His body trembling slightly, like a leaf swaying in a storm, he slowly approached the hospital bed, his shaking hands gripping his father's tightly, as if he exerted all his strength fearing that once released, everything in front of him would dissipate like foam. "Dad..." His voice was choked, with thousands of words tumbling in his throat, ultimately condensed into this deeply affectionate, tender call. The old Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor, who was quite dissatisfied with Chen Nan, now stood petrified, the anger previously etched on his face had vanished without a trace, replaced by profound shock. He gazed at Chen Nan, his eyes a complex mixture of emotions - surprise, admiration, and a hint of indescribable shame. Previously, he had mocked Chen Nan for his youth, but now, this young man had given him a vivid lesson! Indeed, learning knows no sequence, and those who achieve mastery are leaders. One must not judge anything by age alone. Just as everyone was still immersed in this great astonishment, not yet fully recovered in their thoughts, the old man lying on the bed emitted a muffled and suppressed sound from his throat. Immediately after, he began to cough violently, spitting out a mouthful of dark, fresh blood. That blood, like a sinister flower, bloomed on the pristine white sheets, appearing strikingly stark. Yet at this moment, no one cared about the dazzling blood; everyone's gaze was magnetically drawn to the old man, focused intently upon him. The old man's eyelids trembled slightly as if struggling to break free from the darkness that bound him, slowly opening his eyes. A hint of confusion and bewilderment lingered in his gaze, as if he had not fully awakened from the muddled stupor, at a loss for his whereabouts. But soon, the old man's once scattered focus gradually sharpened, centering on his son's face. His lips trembled slightly, as though gathering strength with great effort, and then, with an extremely faint yet tender voice, he murmured: "Son, what has happened to me?" The voice seemed to drift from a distant place, carrying with it the befuddlement and confusion of one who narrowly escaped death. "Father! You're finally awake!" The middle-aged man sobbed with joy, tears streaming down his face like a flood breaking through a dam, coursing unchecked down his weathered cheeks. He leaned forward slightly, drawing close to the old man's ear, and whispered softly: "You suddenly lost consciousness at home without any warning, and the situation was incredibly critical." "Fortunately, we encountered this highly skilled good doctor, who has pulled you back from the brink of death!" His words conveyed both a relief from escaping calamity and a deep gratitude towards Chen Nan. Upon hearing this, all the doctors present felt as though struck by invisible lightning, their faces instantly flushing with shame. These doctors, who were regarded with respect by the common folk and took pride in being called 'good doctors,' saw this as the highest honor of their professional career. However, at this moment, this title they once held with immense pride seemed like a merciless slap to their faces, filling their hearts with self-reproach and guilt. After all, just moments ago, they had all declared the old man's condition to be beyond the help of medicine. Without waiting for the crowd to recover from their complex emotions, the middle-aged man turned his head and gazed intently at Chen Nan. His eyes were filled with profound gratitude, as if engraving Chen Nan's image deep into his heart. "Young man, thank you, I really can't thank you enough for saving my father." "You are my father's lifesaver and the great benefactor of our entire family!" he said, his voice trembling with sincerity. Chen Nan wore a modest smile on his face and politely replied: "Uncle, you are too kind." "Saving lives and helping the injured are the duties that we doctors are obligated to fulfill, any doctor would have done their utmost in this situation." After a pause, he continued: "Although the old master has awakened, given his advanced age, he still needs to take the 'Solid Foundation and Nourishing Yuan' decoction. Only through this can he live a long, healthy life." The middle-aged man was overjoyed and hurriedly said: "Please, young friend, bestow the medicine upon us!" Chen Nan immediately picked up the paper and pen beside him, wrote down a prescription for 'Solid Foundation and Nourishing Yuan,' and clearly detailed the method of preparation and administration. The middle-aged man took the prescription as if it was a precious treasure, then handed Chen Nan his business card: "This is my card. If you ever need anything in the future, please feel free to call me!" Seeing this scene, the doctors on site displayed looks of envy and jealousy...