Live Broadcast: My Blunt TCM Practice and My Patients Are Dying Online - Chapter 77

“H-how is this possible?!”

Professor Qiu stared intently at the screen, feeling as if he were watching a science fiction movie.

Other, less experienced doctors couldn’t understand the fuss.

“He just put on an oxygen mask, what’s the big deal?”

“What’s the big deal?!”

Professor Qiu exclaimed with emotion, “The biggest difference between humans and machines is empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of another!”

“That’s why in modern, highly precise surgeries, the role humans play becomes even more crucial!”

“Machines have no feelings. They only act according to a standard program. Do you understand what I mean?”

Actually, Professor Qiu’s point becomes much clearer with a different example.

It’s like someone helping you fasten your belt. Whether it’s too loose or too tight, the other person makes a judgment based on your expression, tone, and overall state.

But with a machine, this isn’t a consideration.

A machine operates only with a standard format.

One notch looser, one notch tighter.

That’s it.

So, even though it seems like a simple action—just placing an oxygen mask—doing it in a way that makes the patient feel comfortable while also ensuring no gas leaks from the mask…

This shows the robotic arm isn’t operating based on a single, simple program.

It’s controlled by a highly intelligent system!
“Begin anesthesia.”

After confirming the plan, Qin Jiang picked up his tools to begin sterilization.

As the oxygen mask sprayed anesthetic mist, another robotic arm extended, marking the precise incision point on Tang Weimin’s jaw.

The surgery had begun!

Everyone’s hearts were in their throats!

Initially, they thought this live-streamed surgery was destined to be a disaster.

But soon, the professionals realized something was off.

The robotic arms in this operating room were too intelligent, perfectly capable of replacing human assistants.

What shocked them most, however, was Qin Jiang’s performance.

Qin Jiang’s hand holding the scalpel was incredibly steady. His incision was precise, the pressure just right.

When he used forceps to slowly pull the blade fragment out, everyone stared at the large screen, not daring to blink!

Professor Qiu said gravely, “This is the most difficult part of the entire surgery. While pulling the blade out, its sharp edges could sever crucial nerves or blood vessels.”

“If important nerves are cut, the patient could end up comatose or paralyzed on one side after the surgery.”

“If a blood vessel is severed, that’s even worse. Once intracranial hemorrhage occurs, not even a god could save them.”

“What’s more troublesome is that the blade has been inside the patient’s head for so many years; it’s heavily rusted. If the blade breaks during extraction, the surgical difficulty would skyrocket.”

Hearing Professor Qiu’s words, the younger, less experienced doctors also grew tense.

What seemed like a simple, slow pulling motion could cost a life with the slightest mistake.

Managing such immense pressure without being affected was a true test of Qin Jiang’s mental fortitude.

Five minutes later, Qin Jiang completely extracted the blade and dropped it into a tray.

As the rusty blade clattered into the tray, blood swirled in the rinsing water, revealing a faintly visible brand name on the metal.

Viewers in the live stream flooded the chat.

“Holy cow, watching surgery live is so intense! I was so scared I forgot to breathe.”
“Buddy, you must have iron lungs, holding your breath for five minutes like that. You should apply for a world record.”
“Ten centimeters sounds short, but it looks so long in reality?”
“That’s just a regular fruit knife we use for peeling fruit. This old man is incredibly lucky.”
“You, watching this screen, stop what you’re doing—measuring a fruit knife against your own head. That’s extremely dangerous.”
“Alright, where did you hide the camera in my house? How did you know what I was doing?”

With the blade fragment removed, the surgery was more than halfway to success.

So, the live stream chat became more lively, everyone starting to joke around.

Next, with the assistance of the robotic arms, Qin Jiang sutured the wound.

Seeing the sutures on the live stream, which resembled works of art, Professor Qiu and the others completely changed their previous opinion of Qin Jiang and began praising him.

“Who would have thought that in this day and age, there’s still a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner skilled in surgery. Eye-opening.”
“Yeah, I heard this Dr. Qin is quite popular online. I thought he was just good at TCM. Didn’t expect him to be a master of both internal and external medicine.”

The surgery was a complete success. Tang Weimin was still under the effects of anesthesia, so after changing his clothes, Qin Jiang came out first.

Even though they had been watching the live stream, the Tang Ping family immediately gathered around Qin Jiang the moment he appeared.

“How did it go, doctor? Was my father’s surgery successful?”

Qin Jiang nodded.

“The surgery was very successful. He’s still under anesthesia and will wake up soon.”
“After the surgery, stick to a light diet. Try to avoid spicy or overly salty foods, as they can affect wound healing.”
“Oh, and do you want to keep this blade as a memento?”

Tang Ping looked at the blade fragment in the tray and shook his head.

“Better not. This knife almost took my dad’s life. Keeping it would be bad luck.”
“Mom, what do you think?”

The old lady said sternly, “Do as your father says.”

Tang Ping smiled wryly.

Right. He shouldn’t have even asked.

Qin Jiang pointed to the QR code on the table. “The surgery is finished. Please settle the fee first. The total is two hundred and ten thousand.”

Tang Ping didn’t hesitate, immediately pulling out his phone to scan and pay.

For a top-tier surgery like this, two hundred and ten thousand was an absolute bargain!
Ding.

[Detected that the host spoke candidly to the patient, revealing the patient’s hidden ailment and providing significant assistance. Task complete.]

[Congratulations to the host for receiving the reward: Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan (Arborvitae Seed Heart-Nourishing Pills)]

Another new type of medicinal pill.

Awesome!

Qin Jiang was digesting the pill formula provided by the system when he heard a commotion at the door.

He saw Huang Guo striding in with a large group of people from the Medical Administration Bureau, their demeanor aggressive.

Seeing this, the viewers in the live stream panicked.

“Oh no, the Medical Administration is here. Dr. Qin is going to be taken away.”
“To be fair, while Dr. Qin’s medical skills are undeniable, it’s not like having the technical ability solves everything in this industry nowadays.”
“Yeah, the prejudice against traditional Chinese medicine is still too deep-seated. People think TCM practitioners can’t perform surgeries, as if they can only prescribe herbs and decoctions.”
“Hua Tuo’s coffin lid is about to fly off. If the great master knew TCM had fallen to this state in later generations, he’d burst out holding his Mafeisan anesthetic and slap all his unworthy descendants.”

As everyone was discussing fervently, Huang Guo had already walked up to Qin Jiang.

“You are the person in charge of this clinic, Qin Jiang, correct?”

Qin Jiang frowned.

“That’s right, it’s me.”

Huang Guo said sternly, “Do you know what you just did?”

Hearing Huang Guo’s words, everyone grew tense.