Episode 8 recap: Ma Jia angered Qi Dan by performing surgery without permission.
Zheng Gang remembered when the 24th batch of medical aid teams arrived, some people were scared and cried because of snakes and spiders appearing in the courtyard. The doctor in charge of obstetrics and gynecology was busy delivering babies day and night, even without stopping in their dreams. The anesthesiologist encountered a broken anesthesia machine during their initial days, so they had to administer anesthesia manually throughout the entire procedure. After several hours, when the surgery was finally over, their hands were trembling uncontrollably, and they were drenched in sweat.
At that time, they were counting the days and looking forward to returning home. But later, they all adapted to the place and grew fond of it. As the departure date back to their home country approached, they unexpectedly felt reluctant to leave. When they thought about the past two years, tears welled up in everyone's eyes. Jiang Da Qiao, as the captain of the 25th medical team, made a promise to the veteran members that he would entrust the work to the new team members and ensure their peace of mind.
Shi Zhu Zi had been in Senna for eight years and had been taken care of by the medical team all these years. Now that Zheng Gang's team was about to return home, it was highly unlikely that they would ever meet again in this lifetime. Shi Zhu Zi specifically raised a toast to express gratitude for the care they received over the past two years. Jiang Da Qiao listened to Shi Zhu Zi singing a classic old song, and the lyrics resonated with his inner thoughts. His gaze involuntarily followed Shi Zhu Zi, but he was unsure whether to follow the voice in his heart and take a brave step forward.
Tonight, Wu Mei and Chang Lai were on duty while Ma Jia was feeling unwell and decided to go back with the two of them first. During the car ride, the three of them discussed the atmosphere between Jiang Da Qiao and Shi Zhu Zi, suspecting that there might have been a past romantic relationship between the two. Ma Jia hadn't noticed it before, but hearing Wu Mei and Chang Lai talk so confidently piqued her curiosity. She asked the driver, Muzina, about it, but Muzina only said, "It's raining, collect the clothes." This led Ma Jia to conclude that Jiang Da Qiao came to Senna for Shi Zhu Zi.
As soon as Muzina drove the car to the hospital, they saw a patient with a knife stuck in their chest in critical condition. Ma Jia, Wu Mei, and Chang Lai immediately rushed forward to assess the patient's condition and determined that if they didn't perform surgery quickly, the patient's life would be in danger. However, there was a hospital regulation at Carsey Hospital that surgery couldn't be performed without the permission of Qi Dan, but the on-duty personnel couldn't reach Qi Dan.
Ma Jia made a quick decision to prepare for surgery. Wu Mei, Chang Lai, and Ma Jia set up the operation theater and realized that the surgical instruments were outdated and either unprofessional or not sharp enough. Just as they reached the stage of removing the knife during the surgery, Qi Dan finally received a phone call and rushed to the hospital. He ordered Ma Jia to stop, but Ma Jia completely ignored him and instructed Wu Mei and Chang Lai to continue assisting. Eventually, they successfully removed the knife.
Qi Dan saw the situation and stepped forward to help. His technique was excellent, and Wu Mei greatly admired him. At this time, there was an urgent need for blood, so Qi Dan asked someone to prepare it, but the inventory was insufficient. Ma Jia confidently told Qi Dan that the remaining blood would be enough. When he finished suturing, indeed, there was enough blood, which made Qi Dan somewhat confident in him. However, he didn't appreciate Ma Jia performing the surgery without approval, believing that the success of the surgery was due to luck. This made Ma Jia very dissatisfied.
When the medical team learned that Ma Jia, Wu Mei, and Chang Lai worked together to save a person, they felt proud of them. However, Jiang Da Qiao felt uneasy because Ma Jia's actions violated the hospital's regulations. Qi Dan directly complained to Director Kango about the Chinese medical team, and Jiang Da Qiao, as the team leader, went to communicate and explain the critical situation at the time. However, the other party still demanded an apology from Ma Jia.
Jiang Da Qiao went to talk to Ma Jia, who had a somewhat confrontational attitude. Ma Jia directly asked Jiang Da Qiao to speak up if he had something to say. The other people in the office quickly tactfully left, and Jiang Da Qiao asked Ma Jia to apologize for breaking the rules, but Ma Jia refused.
Zheng Gang particularly understood Jiang Da Qiao's difficulties. The customs and practices in their home country were very different from those in Senna. When the medical team first arrived, they often had difficulty adjusting, but it was just small matters. However, individuals like Ma Jia, who were capable and proud, were not easy to manage, and Jiang Da Qiao had to endure this internal conflict. The aid period was two years, and they had to get through each day like this. Jiang Da Qiao was enduring it.
The villagers in Maile Village were busy farming. When Shi Zhu Zi found out, she immediately brought some seedlings and water, which was a great help. Jiang Da Qiao lightly touched the hand that Shi Zhu Zi reached out and quickly pulled back, which made Shi Zhu Zi feel a little disappointed.
Aixi's mother was a patient who had been waiting for surgery eight years ago, but she died without having the operation due to the war. Shi Zhu Zi noticed that Aixi's uncle didn't care much about her and didn't allow her to go to school. So Shi Zhu Zi asked Aixi to come with her, calling her "Mom" and giving her a lot of love. She knew about Jiang Da Qiao's emotional burden and advised him not to dwell on the patient who couldn't have the surgery that year. It wasn't his fault but due to the war.
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