After finishing the interview, Zhao Heng returned to the ward.

As soon as Zhao Heng came back, Tian Zhen asked him, "Dr. Zhao, are you going to be on TV?"

"I suppose so."

Zhao Heng replied disinterestedly.

He already had a social media video account, with quite a few views on his videos, so he wasn't excited about appearing on TV, something that would thrill ordinary young people.

Moreover, Zhao Heng was even less enthusiastic about the so-called exclusive interview mentioned by the reporter Wei Wei.

Who knows what the words said during the interview would be edited into when it's broadcast?

Many people have suffered because of this.

"Dr. Zhao, you're going to be on TV. Why don't you seem happy about it?"

Tian Zhen asked, somewhat puzzled.

"What's there to be happy about? Besides, the interview only talked about some formulaic stuff. So many people are on TV every day; it's not necessarily going to attract much attention."

Zhao Heng replied noncommittally.

There are so many TV stations, so much media nationwide, interviewing so many people every day. Not everyone can get noticed.

Besides, with social media being so popular now, whether young people, middle-aged or elderly, most of their free time is spent scrolling through short videos. Who has time to watch traditional media?

"Alright."

Hearing Zhao Heng say this, Tian Zhen also felt that being on TV wasn't such a big deal.

After a while, Zhao Heng finished writing the medical record and went to Sun Xinxin's bedside.

At this time, it was not just Sun Xinxin's mother at the bedside. Zhao Heng saw several young girls who appeared to be Sun Xinxin's teammates.

Now that Sun Xinxin was awake, these teammates naturally came to see her.

"Dr. Zhao."

Lying in bed, Sun Xinxin was still a bit weak, but seeing Zhao Heng lifted her spirits immediately.

"Hmm, how do you feel today?"

Zhao Heng nodded and asked.

Seeing Sun Xinxin's pale face yet high spirits, Zhao Heng was moved, realizing she's truly a top athlete capable of winning gold medals, her psychological resilience incredibly strong.

Though she had just woken up for a day, Zhao Heng felt she had adjusted well psychologically.

It's not surprising, as athletes on the world stage undergo extensive training; poor psychological quality is simply not an option.

"It feels like my whole body has rusted."

Sun Xinxin said.

"Dr. Zhao, do I still need to have surgery?"

After a pause, Sun Xinxin asked.

"Yes, the surgery is scheduled for tomorrow. What, are you nervous?"

Zhao Heng said.

"Nervous, sure, but it's not too bad."

Sun Xinxin smiled and said.

Even at this moment, with a smile on her face, it shows how strong and resilient she is inside.

"Dr. Zhao, can I still continue being an athlete after this?"

After a pause, Sun Xinxin seemed to gather courage and asked this question.

Once she asked this, everyone present, whether Sun Xinxin's mother or her teammates, instantly fell silent.

It's something everyone had thought about but no one dared to bring up to her.

But now, having just woken up for one day, Sun Xinxin faced this question head-on. It's undeniable; she's brave.

"The neural stem cell transplant repaired the damaged brain tissue; otherwise, you wouldn't have woken up. And the brainstem aneurysm, though surgery is quite challenging, once completed, it won't have any impact on the brain tissue. But whether you can engage in intense physical activity post-surgery will depend on your recovery."

Zhao Heng thought for a moment, then said, organizing his words.

Generally, when one suffers such a severe brain injury, surviving alone is fortunate, let alone hoping for full recovery or even to continue being an athlete.

"Yes, thank you, Dr. Zhao."

Upon hearing Zhao Heng not completely rejecting the idea, Sun Xinxin couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. As long as there's hope, she can't give up.

Hearing this, Sun Xinxin's mother and her teammates also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Rest well, don't talk too much, you still have surgery tomorrow."

Zhao Heng looked at Sun Xinxin and advised her.

"Okay, Dr. Zhao, I understand."

Sun Xinxin smiled and said.

After Zhao Heng left, her teammates started chatting in turn.

"Xinxin, I heard that the doctor was crucial to your waking up."

"Yeah, not only is he skilled, he's also gentle and handsome."

Hearing these words from her teammates, Sun Xinxin felt helpless.

"Alright, that's enough for today. Xinxin needs to rest."

"Xinxin, we'll come to see you tomorrow."

The captain, Sun Lu, said to Sun Xinxin.

"Training takes priority, Captain. You guys should head back soon."

Sun Xinxin said.

After the team members left, Sun Xinxin's mother finally spoke to Sun Xinxin, "Xinxin, don't rush; didn't Dr. Zhao say there's hope for a full recovery with proper rest?"

After this incident, the relationship between mother and daughter had significantly improved. At least now they could communicate normally like a mother and her daughter.

"I know."

Sun Xinxin said, still feeling a bit awkward with the sudden easing of tension, but she was gradually getting used to it.

"Xinxin, speaking of Dr. Zhao, I've never come across such a good doctor. He's got a spirited demeanor, and his skills are exceptional."

Sun Xinxin's mother remarked with a sigh.

Initially, when they returned, she had reservations about Zhao Heng, mainly because he looked too young.

But now, she felt only gratitude towards him. Had he not invited the esteemed professor from Yanjing University for treatment, she knew her daughter wouldn't have had a chance to wake up. After all, even after three months of treatment at the Mayo Clinic, there had been no signs of recovery.

"If you could find someone like him to look after you for life, I'd be at peace."

After a pause, Sun Xinxin's mother continued.

It can be said that, for any mother with a daughter, Zhao Heng was nearly the perfect son-in-law in their eyes.

"Mom, I'm only twenty-one, it's still early."

Hearing her mother bring up the topic of finding a partner, Sun Xinxin felt a bit stressed. She's only twenty-one; why think about finding a partner?

Besides, with her credentials, does she even need to worry about that?

"Alright, I'll listen to you. If you want to find someone, go ahead. If not, I'll stay with you."

Sun Xinxin's mother quickly nodded approvingly.

"Okay."

Sun Xinxin appreciated her mother's transformation, thinking that if she'd communicated this way during her childhood, their relationship wouldn't have deteriorated so much as she grew older.

But it's never too late.

"Xinxin, how do you think we should thank Dr. Zhao for all he's done? How about I set him up with someone?"

Sun Xinxin's mother mused.

"Mom, don't try to matchmake him. He's so outstanding; I'm sure he already has someone."

Sun Xinxin responded, slightly speechless, wondering if all older people just enjoyed matchmaking?!

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