Episode 21 recap: Yang Gui Lan passed away.
Chen Yue bought food for everyone and invited them to eat, recognizing that they had been busy all night and probably hadn't eaten. Chen Yue's colleagues felt like they had seen her somewhere before, and she explained that she was a friend of Zhou Xiao Feng. Zhou Xiao Feng inquired about the current situation, and the head nurse informed him that they had already used the maximum dosage of vasopressor medication, but the blood pressure still couldn't be raised.
Yang Gui Lan now needed a blood transfusion, and Fang Xiao Ran went to find it, but there was only one unit available. If there were any relatives willing to donate blood, it could be a one-for-one exchange, such as Yang Gui Lan's nephew. However, he had never taken care of Yang Gui Lan and wouldn't be able to donate blood. Qiang Wei wanted to donate blood, but he was still undergoing treatment and taking medication.
Chen Yue also came to inquire about the situation and happened to learn about this matter. She decided to donate blood herself. After returning to the ward, Qiang Wei refused to sleep and the nurse asked Fang Xiao Ran to persuade him. Fang Xiao Ran approached Qiang Wei and suggested that he lie down and rest if he couldn't sleep.
Qiang Wei asked Fang Xiao Ran to inform him if Yang Gui Lan's condition worsened because he wanted to accompany her on her final journey. Fang Xiao Ran agreed. The surgery lasted a total of 14 hours, with doctors from various departments taking turns, and they finally managed to save Yang Gui Lan.
Chen Yue had been waiting outside and finally saw Zhou Xiao Feng coming out, learning that the surgery was successful. Chen Yue bought food for everyone and invited them to eat, acknowledging that they had been busy all night and probably hadn't eaten. Chen Yue's colleagues still felt that they had seen her somewhere before, and she explained that she was a friend of Zhou Xiao Feng.
Chen Yue approached Zhou Xiao Feng and expressed her genuine lack of awareness about the seriousness of the situation during that time. She mentioned that she would no longer handle the case. Zhou Xiao Feng said that he had been too harsh in his words that day and thanked Chen Yue for donating blood. Chen Yue asked Zhou Xiao Feng if he wanted to go for a run, but he replied that he couldn't run today and advised Chen Yue not to run either, as she had just donated blood and shouldn't engage in strenuous exercise.
Qiang Wei had made up his mind. He wanted to undergo mitral valve clipping surgery because he wanted to recover as soon as possible and take good care of Yang Gui Lan. Fang Xiao Ran felt that it was better than refusing surgery altogether. She was concerned that Lin Yi might not agree, but Lin Yi stated that since Qiang Wei had made a decision, she would respect it and serve as a backup.
Zhou Xiao Feng was also very happy. During a meeting, Zhou Xiao Feng mentioned this matter, and Director Cui stated that since they had all made their intentions clear, they should respect the patient's wishes. Zhou Xiao Feng mentioned that Lin Yi would also cooperate, and Director Cui was pleased with that.
Director Bai called Zhou Xiao Feng over and said that he would perform the surgery himself, and there were also arrangements to be made with the manufacturer. Zhou Xiao Feng recalled how Director Bai had been reluctant to call in the surgical department for previous surgeries and remembered Qiang Wei's comment about them being like drifters. Zhou Xiao Feng suggested that he perform the surgery himself.
Director Bai was unwilling and thought Zhou Xiao Feng could be his assistant. Zhou Xiao Feng stated that he had never begged Director Bai before, but this time he was begging him, so Director Bai agreed. Lin Yi was surprised that Zhou Xiao Feng would compete with Director Bai for the surgery.
Fang Xiao Ran went home and talked to her mother about these things. Fang Zhu Qing noticed that Lin Yi's name had been frequently mentioned by Fang Xiao Ran recently. Yang Gui Lan's condition worsened, and Zhou Xiao Feng rushed back and asked about the current situation. The head nurse informed him that they had already used the maximum dosage of vasopressor medication, but the blood pressure still couldn't be raised.
Lin Yi and the others also rushed over. Gong Zhu Ren felt that further rescue efforts were not meaningful anymore and suggested letting Yang Gui Lan peacefully depart. Lin Yi and the others couldn't do anything about it. Qiang Wei came to say goodbye to Yang Gui Lan, feeling very sad.
Fang Xiao Ran was also very sad, sitting in the stairwell, mentioning that Yang Gui Lan used to secretly eat here. Lin Yi came over, and Fang Xiao Ran leaned on Lin Yi's shoulder and started crying. Zhou Xiao Feng came to persuade Qiang Wei, suggesting that it would be better for her to continue with the surgery.
Qiang Wei agreed, and Zhou Xiao Feng messaged Lin Yi, asking her to take charge of the operation. Zhou Xiao Feng remembered what Yang Gui Lan had said about doing what you want to do and seeing the people you want to see, so he went to find Fang Zhu Qing.
Fang Zhu Qing happened to meet Zhou Xiao Feng, and the two of them sat together in the neighborhood.
This is the most classic TV drama I've seen about medical personnel. I cry every time I watch it! It reflects reality as well, especially in the episodes before and after the fifth one.
Even the husband gave up on his wife when faced with exorbitant medical expenses. I believe that besides our own parents, there's no one who would wholeheartedly help and save you.
If there is, we really need to learn gratitude and cherish them throughout our lives. Only those who have experienced the separation of life and death with their loved ones, needing money to save them, and not having anyone to borrow from, will truly understand the bitterness of borrowing money.
In the end, it's only parents who would use their last savings to help those who matter to you, and that's when you truly feel the depth of their impact.
I'm very grateful to the doctors.
They bring a glimmer of hope to those who still have a fighting chance in life.