After lunch, Liu Banxia led Huang Bo back to the emergency center.

Regarding his patient, Liu Banxia decided not to worry for the time being. First, he needed to confirm whether it was PCP pneumonia, then talk about other things.

Otherwise, should we check the whole body now? What if it’s not, then you have to make the patient hear about it for nothing.

Just as they got back, he saw Liu Yiqing sitting by the examination bed, talking with Chu Wanting and her father.

"All the tests done?" Liu Banxia asked as he walked over.

"Teacher Liu, please take a look first." Liu Yiqing handed over the examination reports.

"Has the ward been arranged? I’ve already told Sister Li." Liu Banxia said casually.

"It’s all arranged, but Sister Chu said to wait for you, to understand everything clearly before moving things into the ward," Liu Yiqing said quickly.

"Director Liu, thank you so much," Chu Wanting said.

"What are you thanking me for? I didn’t do much, it’s all part of the job." Liu Banxia said, then gave an inquiring look.

"Director Liu, if there’s anything, just say it directly. I’ve discussed everything with my father," Chu Wanting said.

Liu Banxia nodded, "Old sir, don’t worry, it’s not a serious illness. Fortunately, you came for a check-up today. Honestly, now is the right time for surgical intervention."

"I looked at the scans and other test results, the blood pressure is a bit high, we need to adjust it a bit. Otherwise, we planned to schedule the surgery for tomorrow, let’s say the day after tomorrow."

"Director Liu, be truthful, is it really not that serious?" the patient asked.

"Relax, I never mislead my patients. If I say it’s not serious, it’s not serious," Liu Banxia said.

"The scans look clean, the colonoscopy didn’t reveal any tumors elsewhere. It’s like, before it gets the chance to cause trouble, we take care of it."

"Also, yours is higher up, far from the anus, so we won’t affect the anal nerves during the procedure. No need to worry about preserving the anus like others."

"The surgery isn’t very difficult, you don’t have heart disease or diabetes besides high blood pressure. Your condition is really good, rest for a few days, control the blood pressure, and we’ll remove the tumor, that’s it."

"Dad, didn’t I say it, Director Liu is great with surgeries," Chu Wanting added.

"Whether I’m great or not isn’t the point. In this situation, many hospitals can perform it. It’s pretty standard surgery, with less post-operative complications," Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"I always tell my patients, once a problem is found, don’t worry. Often, we need to look at things from another perspective."

"Nobody wants to get sick, but it doesn’t care if we want it or not. It reports in when it wants. Compared to the patients I’ve treated before, your case is really mild."

"Don’t overthink it. Just rest assured in the hospital adjusting the blood pressure. Surgery can’t happen with high blood pressure, seems like you’ve been skimping on your medication."

"Dr. Liu, what about the two surgical approaches this Dr. Liu just mentioned?" the patient continued to ask.

"Dad, I think we should go with the new surgical approach. Didn’t they say it avoids extra incisions and recovers faster?" Chu Wanting said.

"I’m just worried the new approach won’t be thorough," the patient said.

"Don’t worry about that. Although it will be our hospital’s first case, I assure you it will meet the standards during surgery," Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"We haven’t used this approach before due to certain operational requirements. It’s conducted through the anus, so the space is much smaller."

"Laparoscopic surgery, however, offers a lot more space. But the laparoscopic incision is too small to retrieve the specimen, so we need to make another cut on the abdomen to remove the specimen."

"Both surgical approaches aim to remove the tumor. The difference is in how we extract the specimen. A smaller incision on the abdomen reduces the chance of complications."

"Don’t worry about costs. I’ve calculated, and you can apply for some fee reductions, so there’s not much difference from laparoscopic surgery overall."

"But it’s still your decision to make. I won’t interfere, because I can perform either surgery. There’s no rush to decide; the earliest is the day after tomorrow. We need to stabilize your blood pressure first."

"Director Liu, we’re not deciding today?" Chu Wanting asked, a bit surprised.

"Normally, it’s better to decide early, to confirm the operating room and schedule. But for us, it doesn’t matter. Tentatively, the first one on the agenda the morning after tomorrow," Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"As for which surgical approach, it doesn’t really matter. I can do both, just let me know a day in advance. If you choose the new approach, expect more trainees observing, as costs will be reduced."

"But this won’t affect the surgery operation; they will be watching on screen. You have my phone number too, right? We can communicate at any time. Just discuss and decide among yourselves."

"Alright, Director Liu, no need for formalities. You’re really amazing." Chu Wanting said with a smile.

"You have no idea, after the colonoscopy, I felt like the sky was falling. But now, I feel relieved. Just like you said, catching it early is a good thing."

"Then quickly go to the ward to rest, and be sure to eat. Don’t let this weigh too much on your heart. Although it’s a major surgery, even excluding what insurance covers, it won’t cost much." Liu Banxia said.

"The key is to save our lives; saving our lives is worth more than anything. For the next couple of days, stick to a bland diet, and according to our medication, keep your blood pressure stable."

"Thank you, Director Liu, I feel much better now." The patient expressed their gratitude.

"Maintaining a good mindset can also help with blood pressure control." Liu Banxia said with a smile.

After saying hello, there was no need for Liu Yiqing to accompany them upstairs. The procedures were all completed; all that was left was to buy some necessities.

"Teacher Liu, you’re really awesome." Liu Yiqing gave a thumbs up.

"Why are you flattering me so much? Want to sneak in an extra meal at lunch?" Liu Banxia asked.

"No, really, you are just amazing." Liu Yiqing said.

"Actually, I’ve been talking to them for a long time, but they’re still very worried. You’re different, just saying a few words and their mood improved significantly. Teacher Liu, why is that?"

"Why? Because our positions differ, so in their minds, the same words carry different weight." Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"In fact, pre-surgery communication is a very important step. Although it cannot be quantified, the patient’s mood greatly affects the prognosis."

"When communicating with patients’ families in the future, try to exude more authority. Although it’s a bit difficult, your nature is somewhat gentle, so you’ll need to be gradually cultivated in this area."

Liu Yiqing stuck out her tongue, basically meaning she’s young and her words don’t carry weight.

But there’s nothing that can be done; it’s just the current situation.

Older doctors’ words are more effective than younger ones, and male doctors’ words are more effective than female ones. Unless you’re like Liu Banxia – young but with presence.

And she? She doesn’t meet any standards for now.

"It all comes with time. You’ve just started seeing patients; as time goes by, it’ll become natural." Liu Banxia said encouragingly.

"Xu Yino is a bit better than you because although she’s a bit crazy at times, she speaks with force. The most effective among you is actually Su Wenhao, who doesn’t usually say much."

"Because he’s steady, giving people a solid and reliable feeling. Moreover, he speaks slowly, enunciating clearly, and calmly looks at the patient while communicating."

"Li Hao has improved now, especially after I’ve taught him; he also tidied himself up, giving an impression of being spirited and efficient."

"When Huang Bo communicates, he’s quite passionate and enthusiastic. Not bad overall, but occasionally he gets a bit impulsive."

"Miao Rui is interesting. His family background is quite good, so he’s experienced more since childhood. Thus, he adjusts his communication style according to different patients."

"Some might think it’s a bit of a trick, but it works. The goal of communication is to soothe the patient’s nervousness for better treatment acceptance."

"You all listened, right? Go eat now. Enough praise, don’t waste time loitering around here."

"Wow, Teacher Liu, how did you know we came over?" Xu Yino asked in surprise.

"Liu Yiqing’s eyes occasionally flicker my way; how could I not notice the situation?" Liu Banxia spoke with a hint of pride.

"That’s not the point, Teacher Liu. How do you have so much time to watch over us?" Miao Rui asked, half-laughing and half-crying.

The rest nodded together; it was indeed the case. Liu Banxia’s insights into their analysis were exceptionally spot-on.

Liu Banxia pointed at his eyes with a smile, "These eyes aren’t just for show; they don’t just eat for nothing. Work hard, you guys are already the pride of the emergency center, so keep this pride going."

"I’m telling you, there’s no chance to fall behind; even if I have to kick you guys into shape. Rest more after eating; the consultation volume has been quite high lately."

Except for Huang Bo who had already eaten, the rest nodded and quickly ran off to eat.