The separation surgery for the craniopagus twins is intricate and challenging, involving multiple collaborators. As the person in charge of this surgery, Lin Jie can't use busyness as an excuse.

The concept of underwater surgery has been proven feasible.

The borrowed underwater high-definition photography equipment is just part of the preliminary preparations for this cranial separation surgery.

The specific surgical plan still requires Lin Jie's careful consideration.

On Saturday morning, which was also the twenty-third day of the twelfth lunar month.

Jiang Hao, Qi Xingfen, Lei Jun, Guan Yifan, and Lu Tianhang from pediatrics, gathered in Lin Jie's office for a surgery plan discussion meeting.

The meeting lasted from nine until nearly twelve, and when everyone left, they were full of excitement.

Qi Xingfen went to Jiang Hao's office and unceremoniously claimed his lunch box as her own.

After heating it in the microwave, she took a few bites and nodded in satisfaction, saying, "Not bad, not bad, your wife's cooking skills are comparable to a restaurant chef's."

Jiang Hao said proudly, "Of course, she has honed her skills over many years."

"She always says food outside is unhygienic and has insisted on preparing lunch boxes for me all these years."

He had an intern go to the hospital staff canteen to get him lunch, then sat across from Qi Xingfen, asking, "The underwater surgery method Expert Lin mentioned to us, how is your trial going?"

Qi Xingfen put down her chopsticks and said in admiration, "After some initial adaptation, I found that the stability of the cuts in the separation of the cranial gray matter increased significantly, which gives me more confidence in the possibility of a successful separation."

"As expected of Expert Lin, a simple concept can increase the success rate of the surgery by ten to twenty percent."

Despite her admiration, her face turned gloomy as she admitted, "Dr. Jiang, although the underwater surgery method has given us some confidence, I'm still not very sure about successfully separating the adhesion area of the auditory cortex."

"What about the motor cortex area you're responsible for?"

Jiang Hao slowly shook his head, saying, "Like you, I don't have much confidence either."

"It's like, the more I delve into it, the more terrified I become; it feels like I'm back to the first few years of being a doctor."

"Back then, every time I went into surgery, I pretended to be calm and confident, but inside I was trembling with fear."

Qi Xingfen nodded in deep agreement, saying, "I feel the same way."

"I haven't had this feeling in many years; now I'm both uneasy and excited, afraid yet eager."

Jiang Hao said with emotion, "These few years, when patients exceeded my capabilities, I would just refuse, only taking on surgeries I was confident in."

"Only in the past year, with Expert Lin's guidance and encouragement, have I dared to take on challenging surgeries, making me nervous yet again."

He exhaled deeply and said, "This surgery will take at least forty-eight hours in total. Expert Lin has assigned tasks to us, which is both a sign of trust and recognition of our abilities."

"Dr. Qi, I have a feeling…"

Jiang Hao said, a bit excited and expectant, "This surgery is a hurdle; if we get through it, we will take a big step forward and reach a new level…"

Qi Xingfen nodded slightly and seriously said, "I have a similar feeling."

"Jiang Hao, the pressure is already high enough, let's not talk about this."

She looked at the lunch box in front of her and tapped it with chopsticks, suddenly smiling, "There's fish and meat, vegetables and fruits; your wife really takes good care of you."

"However, the saying about winning a man's heart through his stomach is not true."

Qi Xingfen snorted, "Which man who found a mistress did so because she cooked well?"

Jiang Hao's face darkened, saying, "Don't compare me with your husband; I'm not that kind of person."

Qi Xingfen proudly said, "My husband only dares to divorce, not to cheat."

"I once demonstrated to him eighteen ways to kill someone without being known or suspected."

"Since then, he's been very well-behaved."

Jiang Hao's face grew even darker as he warned, "You definitely shouldn't meet my wife..."

After the meeting, Lin Jie went directly to He Yimin's ward and found Xue Linlin there as well.

He Yimin's sister-in-law was also present, but she seemed a bit afraid of Lin Jie and left the ward hurriedly after a brief greeting.

Xue Linlin pointed at the empty lunch box on the bedside table and said, "Teacher, I came to bring Sister He lunch and also to ask a few questions."

"I also want to ask if Sister He can join our special class WeChat group, so we can communicate more often."

Then she couldn't help but add, "The seniors say Sister He's medical theoretical knowledge is top-notch."

Upon hearing Xue Linlin's explanation, Lin Jie found this young girl quite thoughtful.

However, he shook his head and said, "Your Sister He is usually very busy, she won't have the free time to guide you. Didn't you see there are more than ten books on her hospital bed?"

Indeed, not only on the hospital bed but also on the nightstand, there were scattered one or two dozen hefty medical books.

Lin Jie was well aware of He Yimin's consistent diligence and perseverance.

"Xue Linlin, for questions from outsiders like you, a medical college undergraduate is more than sufficient to answer them. Do not disturb the senior brothers and sisters' work and studies."

Xue Linlin gently bit her lip and timidly argued, "Teacher, the higher the level of the person guiding us, the greater our gains will be."

Lin Jie asserted without room for doubt, "The medical knowledge you are learning now, according to my study outline, is foundational at best and doesn't require advanced guidance."

He took a step back and said, "Hmm... I will arrange for a guiding teacher from the Medical College for you."

Xue Linlin didn't dare to say more, only casting a pleading look at He Yimin.

He Yimin raised her eyebrows at her and softly said, "Teacher, taking out ten or twenty minutes a day to communicate with the junior brothers and sisters is still possible."

"Moreover, I can take the opportunity to relax my mind during that time, which won't hinder my studies or work."

Lin Jie pondered for a moment and said, "Since you're willing, I won't say more."

He reminded her, "Set clear rules for them. Problems they can solve themselves or answers they can find should not be asked of you."

"Yes, teacher!" He Yimin replied with a light laugh.

Xue Linlin pouted and whispered, "When we have problems, we first solve them ourselves. If we can't, we'll discuss them together, and if that doesn't resolve them or if there are discrepancies, then we'll ask."

"This is a good approach; remember to stick with it."

Lin Jie gave a simple compliment, then looked at He Yimin and said, "Given your recovery speed, you'll have to spend this Chinese New Year here. Do you have any specific plans?"

He Yimin replied softly, "Dad, mom, and my brother and sister-in-law have decided to spend this New Year together in Binhai. They haven't had the chance to explore this big city yet."

"Currently, my mom, brother, and sister-in-law are staying in the house rented by Senior Brother Tian. Dad will bring my nephew over in a few days."

"Teacher, we've arranged everything properly. You needn't worry."

Lin Jie acknowledged with a hum and said, "If you need anything, just let me know. Don't hesitate..."

Next, he answered some of He Yimin's medical questions and performed a physical checkup. Just as he was about to leave, He Yimin's sister-in-law returned.

She was carrying a plate of steaming dumplings.

"Teacher Lin, you probably haven't eaten yet, right?"

"Today is Little New Year, and according to our customs, we eat dumplings."

She placed the plate on the small round table in the ward and warmly said, "These dumplings were handmade by our mother this morning, stuffed with cabbage and pork, which are Yimin's favorite."

"I just used the hospital kitchen to cook them, and Yimin has already had lunch!"

"Teacher Lin, if you don't mind, please try these dumplings."

He Yimin also added, "Teacher, my mom's dumpling filling is really delicious, please give it a try."

It was a heartfelt gesture, and Lin Jie couldn't refuse.

Since He Yimin couldn't eat much while recuperating, the small plate of dumplings contained only about fifteen or sixteen pieces in total.

Lin Jie ate about ten of them himself, and at his invitation, Xue Linlin had five or six.

Indeed, the dumplings were very tasty, reminiscent of home-cooked meals prepared by mothers.

Thinking of this taste, Lin Jie inexplicably felt a bit emotional and left the ward under the pretense of having something to do.

When Xue Linlin also left the ward, He Yimin's sister-in-law asked somewhat anxiously, "Yimin, I took the liberty of inviting Teacher Lin to eat dumplings; I didn't do anything wrong, did I? It seemed like Teacher Lin had an unusual expression when he left."

He Yimin, with her keen insight, also noticed that Lin Jie seemed a bit off.

However, she didn't think much of it and reassured, "Sister-in-law, it's fine!"

"Even though the teacher has strict expectations, he isn't a picky person in life and treats us very well. Maybe he just remembered something else at that moment."

The He Family's sister-in-law responded with an "Oh," saying, "I'm glad I wasn't being impetuous!"

"Your teacher Lin is indeed quite remarkable. Just by the way he drove back so recklessly to save you, you can tell he's truly good to you."

"Yimin, the family has discussed that once dad brings things from home, we'll properly treat Teacher Lin to a meal as a token of thanks for the life-saving help and guidance he's given you."

"What do you think?"

He Yimin thought for a moment and hesitantly said, "We can try, but it's uncertain if the teacher will accept."

"The teacher must be very busy during this time, and there must be no shortage of various invitations..."

She wasn't wrong. At that moment, Lin Jie received a call inviting him to the New Year gathering hosted by the Binhai City Government.

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