Chapter 248: Why Fear When the Teacher Is Here?

While replenishing blood, stopping the bleeding as soon as possible was crucial.

The excessive blood flow obstructed the surgeon’s ability to identify the internal organs and tissues. To ensure a clear surgical field, it wasn’t enough to stop the bleeding; the blood had to be suctioned away promptly.

At this moment, Xie Wanying heard the usually reserved Dr. Tan issue a steady command, “Suction.”

His voice was calm, indicating that he had the situation under control.

The first assistant was busy tying off bleeding vessels, helping the lead surgeon achieve hemostasis. The second assistant, Dr. Sun Yubo, quickly moved into action, positioning the suction tube inside the patient’s abdominal cavity.

“Is this what you call suctioning? What are you doing?”

The lead surgeon’s stern voice cut through the tense atmosphere like a knife.

Dr Sun’s hand froze, gripping the suction tube awkwardly. “I—I’m trying…”

Through the small gaps in her view, Xie Wanying searched for the issue and spotted it. Dr. Sun’s suction tip was pressed against the fragile peritoneum.

For a cancer patient, the tissues were already paper-thin, and one wrong move could tear them apart. Yet, the blood had to be cleared completely; a messy surgical field was unacceptable to the lead surgeon.

Suctioning was notoriously tricky, so it was left to the second assistant.

“Did you suction any blood at all?” Dr. Tan questioned again, his tone razor-sharp.

Dr. Sun stammered, barely audible, “Y-yes, a little…”

He was terrified.

Moving the suction tip closer could cause irreparable damage, but the area was still bloody.

“Hand it to me,” Dr. Liu Chengran, the first assistant, offered, attempting to bail out his junior.

“Let him do it,” Dr. Tan snapped back, his voice cold but firm.

The first assistant could only obey the lead surgeon.

Dr. Sun’s breathing became ragged, and beads of sweat formed and dripped from his forehead. The nurse didn’t have time to wipe them away.

“Suction!”

Though not loud, Dr. Tan’s voice carried a weight that hit like a sledgehammer. It was icy and unrelenting, looming over Dr. Sun like a guillotine.

Xie Wanying thought, Dr. Tan might as well say, “Why are you scared when I’m here? Are you really too afraid to even suction properly with me watching?”

Clinical teachers often had moments when they felt immense frustration with their students.

People said Dr. Tan had a bad temper. Perhaps they weren’t wrong. Xie Wanying realized that his teaching style was severe—when he wanted to train someone, he would force them to face their fears head-on, no matter how uncomfortable it made them.

Honestly? Being yelled at might’ve been better.

Anyone watching could imagine that if Dr. Sun could cry right now, tears would pour down his face like a fountain.

Yet, no matter how scared or frustrated he felt, he had no choice but to carry on obediently.

Desperate, Dr. Sun considered flushing the area with a syringe to clear the view, but the lead surgeon wouldn’t allow it. Only suctioning was permitted.

There was no resisting Dr. Tan’s will.

Clearly, he would press Dr. Sun until the task was done. That was the terrifying part.

Dr. Sun’s trembling hands inched forward, his fingers stiff and numb. He followed Dr. Tan’s orders word for word.

Dr. Liu Chengran, ever the safety net, held the sutures ready, prepared to step in at a moment’s notice should Dr. Sun accidentally tear the tissue.#wondernovels.com

Suddenly, the suction tube began making slurping sounds.

Swish, swish, swish!

Blood finally flowed through the tube.

Did the suction tip finally hit the right spot? But oddly enough, the suction device hadn’t visibly moved.

Could it be luck? Dr. Sun blinked in disbelief.

Dr. Liu also blinked, equally puzzled.

Under the surgical magnifier, Dr. Tan’s piercing gaze shifted directly to Xie Wanying. His sharp eyes practically stabbed her.

You?

Caught red-handed, Xie Wanying froze. Her heart skipped a beat as she realized Dr. Tan had seen through her subtle maneuvering in less than a second.

(End of Chapter)
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