Episode 4 recap: Lin Yi saves a critically ill patient in a race against time.

After Lin Yi's surgery last night, he couldn't help but admire Zhou Xiaofeng's abilities. Fang Xiaoran quickly called the cardiac surgery department, and coincidentally, Lin Yi was available. The current patient had a dissected aorta, so Lin Yi rushed over. Upon examination, Lin Yi confirmed that the patient indeed had a dissected aorta and needed immediate surgery.

However, performing surgery immediately without conducting the final examination was against the regulations. Lin Yi believed that saving the patient's life was the priority and requested to proceed with the surgery right away. Fang Xiaoran promptly informed Zhou Xiaofeng of the situation. Zhou Xiaofeng rushed over and advised Lin Yi that this judgment couldn't be considered a definite diagnosis, and they should wait for confirmation before proceeding with the surgery since opening the chest was a serious matter.

At this point, the patient's family also arrived. Zhou Xiaofeng and Lin Yi held differing opinions. Doing a CT scan now would definitely delay the procedure, but it would provide a definite diagnosis. On the other hand, not doing the scan would buy them time, but if the judgment was incorrect, it would undoubtedly harm the patient.

The patient's family was at a loss as to what to do. Lin Yi was determined, and as the surgical team prepared the instruments, they learned that no CT scan had been done. Everyone opposed proceeding without the scan, but Lin Yi stated that he would take responsibility if any problems arose. Zhou Xiaofeng informed Director Bai of the situation, and Director Bai informed the hospital president. The hospital president ordered Lin Yi to stop, but it was already too late. As soon as Dr. Jiang finished his lecture, he immediately called Lin Yi. The surgery was already in progress, and everyone held their breath, considering the patient was only twenty-eight years old.

The patient's heart rate rapidly declined, and brain oxygen deprivation had reached fifteen minutes. If it exceeded twenty minutes, the patient might become a vegetable. They could only rely on Lin Yi racing against time to complete the surgery within five minutes. Brain oxygen had already dropped to forty percent, and everyone held their breath. Fortunately, they succeeded in this life-saving effort, thanks not only to Lin Yi's skills but also some element of luck.

The hospital president called Lin Yi to his office and sternly reprimanded him. This time, Lin Yi had indeed violated the hospital's procedures. Lin Yi argued that he was risking his life to save others. Dr. Jiang stood by Lin Yi, apologizing on his behalf. After Fang Xiaoran returned home, she informed her mother about the situation. There were some discrepancies upon learning that no CT scan had been performed. It could be said that Lin Yi took a significant risk this time.

As a result of this incident, not only Lin Yi but also his entire team faced punishment, leaving Lin Yi feeling aggrieved. Fang Xiaoran tried to plead on Lin Yi's behalf, but the hospital president's decision was final.

Lin Yi went to plead with the hospital president, but the president's decision was final. Lin Yi realized that no matter how much he said, it wouldn't make a difference.

During a meal with Fang Xiaoran and colleagues, they discussed the risks involved in the recent incident. If the surgery had failed, Lin Yi might have ended up in prison. Fortunately, the surgery had a successful outcome, and Lin Yi had yet to face final punishment. Lin Yi visited the patient, who had just woken up and expressed deep gratitude to Lin Yi for saving their life.

To prevent others from feeling responsible for him, Lin Yi even gave money to his colleagues, but they returned it to him. Zhou Xiaofeng also learned about this and believed that it was clearly a gamble, while Lin Yi saw it as saving a life. Zhou Xiaofeng was about to be promoted to director, and that night he messaged Fang Xiaoran to inquire about the patient's condition, which made Fang Xiaoran very happy.

In reality, Lin Yi's brother had a hereditary heart condition. If Lin Yi didn't take good care of his own health, he could also become ill. That night, Lin Yi had a dream where he couldn't save a girl and woke up crying. Reflecting on the incident, Lin Yi felt a sense of fear, considering the numerous uncertainties at the time.

His brother comforted Lin Yi and advised him to accompany him while waiting for the blooming of the night-blooming cereus flower.