Surgical risks

  Morning.

  During morning runs and early reading sessions, two waves of gossip and topics spread throughout the class.

  Ye Cai, who used to be cold and aloof, now seems sweet and simple. It's said that her voice is very sweet, and it's highly likely that she's a girl disguised as a boy!

  Secondly, it is a topic of public opinion that has been spread from the mouth of a member of a certain dormitory, and everyone who hears it is shocked.

  I heard someone died.

  When the dormitory warden got up in the morning, he seemed to have suddenly thought of something and ran to the window to take a look outside. The terrified cry attracted a crowd of onlookers, who saw a girl lying in a pool of blood on the first-floor eaves, surrounded by buzzing flies, with her pale and lifeless face barely visible.

  He was later found by security guards who used a ladder to bring him down and rushed him to the hospital, but judging from the bitter and solemn faces of the security guards, he probably died instantly.

  This topic, which is closely related to death, is more controversial and has a greater spread than the topic of Ye Cai's suspicion of being a sister. During an early morning study session, it spread throughout the entire class, causing two girls who were slightly close to the parties involved to fall into a state of stunned confusion and self-deception.

  So, Xiao Xue lost her courage again to reconcile with Ye Cai.

  After class, while having breakfast, Ye Cai quickly found Luo Liangqing, the informed dormitory head, after discovering that the owner of the only desk in the lower right corner of the classroom was nowhere to be seen.

  After a conversation and confirmation, Ye Cai learned that the person who had an accident in the early morning was indeed Su Xiaoqiu. He has been sent to the hospital, but it is not clear whether he will be treated or have his funeral arranged.

  After Ye Cai left dejectedly, she went to the boys' dormitory alone with a heavy heart. She intentionally looked at the scene of the incident and saw a thin figure in the desolate and silent bloodstains on the rainboard. It seemed as if she could see that weak figure lying on the rainboard at midnight, whimpering in pain and struggling through the desperate and painful second half of the night.

  But perhaps it has not passed yet.

  Suddenly there was a strong regret for being unable to repay and care, as if wanting to tear open her heart that had just been comforted by the other party last night.

  The whole morning, she struggled through the self-reproachful mood, and Liu Youyou, who was silently speechless, couldn't express what was in her heart. In short, there was a kind of sympathy and pity for the victim. When she thought deeply about the other's lively and cunning words and deeds, she couldn't help but feel hot around her eyes.

  In the end, they didn't even eat lunch. When the bell rang, signaling the end of class, Ye Cai hastily ran out of the classroom with her head down, and Liu Youyou followed closely behind after a brief moment of hesitation.

  The sky was overcast with dark clouds this morning, now as thick as ink, gloomy and heavy, as if it would collapse at any moment.

  The chilly autumn wind whipped against her pale and numb face, she hurriedly walked along the main road of the campus, running towards the school gate. At this time, Liu Youyou called out to her, taking advantage of her stopping to wait, quickly caught up with her, panting constantly, choking back tears trying to catch her breath as soon as possible.

  "Ask... exhale, have you asked Old Bi yet? Which hospital is it?"

  Ye Cai nodded and quickly ran out of the campus with Liu Youyou, jogging along the street while paying attention to passing taxis.

  Liu Youyou struggled a bit to keep up with her, finally grabbing her hand and stopping their hurried footsteps together, panting softly.

  "Run, what's the use of running? In the end, we'll have to take a car anyway?"

  Ye Cai fell silent, biting her teeth and pouting, blinking her moist eyes as she pretended to carelessly look around at the scenery.

  Liu Youyou lowered her eyebrows and fell silent, forcing a comforting smile as she pulled her to a stop at the side of the street, quietly waiting for a taxi.

  The streets were filled with vibrant flowers, intertwined with the sound of loud whistling, passersby were indifferent and in a hurry, the two girls stood side by side at the edge of the street, their slender figures blending into the cold and ruthless cityscape, as if there was an invisible burden and sense of responsibility that didn't belong to their age group, weighing heavily on their frail shoulders.

  Because of self-deception and choosing compromise, numbness ensues.

  Finally a taxi came, the driver's face was filled with warm smiles, reported an address, they got in one after another and rushed to that hospital.

  After getting off the bus, I came to the hospital's consultation desk and asked about Su Xiaqiu's ward. I was told that she was undergoing emergency surgery and suddenly felt a sense of relief wash over me.

  Hurrying to the operating room door, this area representing concern and worry for others, yet only one woman in casual clothes, the pale white lights on the walls on both sides, dotting out a few desolate and lonely breaths in the empty waiting area.

  It's quiet now.

  There wasn't even the slightest sobbing sound.

  The woman bowed her head deeply, making it impossible to see her eyebrows and eyes. Her hands were tightly clenched around her phone and small bag, with her ten fingers slightly trembling and turning white.

  Ye Cai and Liu Youyou slowed down their pace with the atmosphere, looked at each other, and sat quietly opposite the woman.

  The process of waiting for emergency rescue surgery is anxious and painful, the heart will gradually become panicked and irritable with the uneasy mood, Ye Cai and the woman would suddenly stand up from time to time in the sudden movement, after several times, there was a sudden realization.

  "Who are you?"

  A woman across the aisle gazes at Ye Cai and Liu Youyou's attire and appearance.

  Ye Cai seemed to have a strong intuition, raised her eyes and smiled slightly at the other person, turned her head to glance at the operating room door, and nodded lightly.

  "Are you her friends?" The woman's face showed a few points of suspicion, slightly furrowed eyebrows, and eyes that were not so warm and friendly.

  They both nodded slightly, but neither dared to raise their eyes, as if Ye Cai and Liu Youyou both had a hint of guilt and self-blame in their hearts.

  If the internet is where Su Xiaoxiao seeks happiness and joy, even risking her life at night to try to escape from the school's shackles on the fourth floor, doesn't that mean they have not fulfilled their responsibilities and obligations as friends?

  It pained them to the core, and they couldn't help but clench their fists tightly, their faces hidden beneath their bangs were gloomy and dark, secretly gritting their teeth with a deep sense of self-reproach and regret that made them want to rip out their hearts to free themselves.

  In silence, the woman seemed to understand something and stopped looking at them again. She finally raised her right hand and supported her forehead with a headache-like gesture.

  Suddenly, the door opened and a bright light could be seen in the operating room. A white-coated doctor with furrowed eyebrows walked out and said to the woman: "The current vital signs are temporarily stable, but a pelvic repair operation is still needed."

  " Pelvis, repair surgery?"

  The woman who had just let out a deep breath raised her eyebrows in astonishment, her face filled with confusion and worry.

  Under the tense gaze of three women, the white-coated man nodded expressionlessly and said: "Yes, there is a large area of bone fracture on the left side of the pelvis, and the pelvic cavity organs inside have also suffered significant damage. However, overall, the situation is still relatively good. The most difficult thing is that the bone tissue nerves are severely damaged. Surgery will have a 60% chance of leading to..."

  "What's the result of...?"

  Three women stared wide-eyed and held their breath in tension.

  The light was still dim, and the white-coated man with a expressionless face finally forced a bitter smile, looking down as if he didn't dare to meet the gaze of the three women. In a low voice, he said: "There is a high possibility that it will lead to... paralysis of the lower limbs."

  Paralysis of limbs! ?

  Suddenly, a picture that made people feel sad and painful emerged from Ye Cai's mind - Su Xiaoqiu had a sweet smile on her face, wearing a blue and white hospital gown, sitting in a wheelchair.

  The woman wanted to speak but stopped, slightly pouting her mouth, with tears welling up in her eyes, pitifully looking up at the white coat, ultimately unable to say anything, her tightly clenched fists relaxed helplessly, and she slumped down into the chair.

  The white coat seemed to be suppressing something, pursing his lips tightly, nodding his head repeatedly, his eyes sincere and pure, exhaling a mouthful of hot air and licking his lips, before quickly retreating with a timid and evasive expression.

  At this time, a pale hospital bed was slowly pushed out of the operating room, two nurses with masks on their faces bowed their heads and didn't speak. Ye Cai and Liu Youyou, as well as the woman, rushed to both sides of the bed, their anxious and worried eyes fixed on Su Xiaoqiu who lay quietly on the bed with a slightly furrowed brow.

  Her face was slightly pale, the once confused and silly smile was gone, her eyes were closed, her thin lips were pursed and bloodless, as she swayed to the rhythm, there was a kind of sorrowful serenity that made one feel quiet and still.

  "Ah Chiu! Ah Chiu!"

  The woman hastily followed the hospital bed, tearfully calling out.

  Ye Cai and Liu Youyou didn't chase after her, they felt a sense of helplessness and confusion that made them dare not face Su Xiaoqiu, instead they watched as the pale-colored hospital bed slowly disappeared around the corner.

  "Want to go take a look?" Liu Youyou asked sincerely with pursed lips.

  Ye Cai lowered her eyes, clenched her fists and took a deep breath, pursed her lips to hold back something, and forced a smile: "You go first."

  Liu Youyou was stunned, looking at Ye Cai for a few moments, as if trying to find some excitement from her face with a helpless smile. In the end, she left with a worried look in her eyes, occasionally turning back to glance at him, and slowly walked away.

  When she disappeared around the corner, the smile that had been hanging on Ye Cai's face suddenly faded, her fists relaxed and retreated two steps, leaning against the wall, and slid down to sit on the ground.

  She lowered her head, her pretty face buried under her bangs, quiet as death, as if she had fallen asleep.

  A while later——

  Her right fist clenched tightly, pounding on the ground, she gritted her teeth and let out a stifled cry.

  She lifted her face, tears streaming down, her small mouth open in a desperate, bewildered expression, whimpering and sobbing uncontrollably.

  ……

  ……

  Noon.

  A Ju Xiang restaurant near Luo Shui No. 2 Middle School.

  There are all sorts of vehicles parked in front of the store, including Hondas and Volkswagens. The most unusual one is a police car with a bold appearance.

  At this time, a student wearing a suit and tie walked quickly towards the entrance of the restaurant.

  The receptionist with a propaganda ribbon on her shoulder bowed and greeted him. He smiled and nodded, saying: "Excuse me, where is the police officer's private room?"

  "I remember, at Longhu Pavilion."

  The hostess held out her right hand and led him through the hall and up the stairs to the second floor.

  As he walked down the corridor, thinking about his impending meeting with the police whose intentions were unclear, a few hints of tension and unease appeared on his normally calm face.

  He walked slowly, paying attention to the names of the private rooms on both sides.

  Carefree Pavilion

  Dream Rain Pavilion

  Cloud Pavilion...

  Dragon and Tiger Pavilion!

  He glanced in and saw that the luxurious private room was filled with a middle-aged policeman eating quickly, although his table manners were not elegant, but the stern and rigid eyebrows had an air of dignity that made him feel a bit constrained.

  Gathering his courage, he lightly knocked on the door, then pushed it open a little and called out awkwardly: "Hello, I'm Shen Yixuan."

  The policeman put down his bowl and chopsticks, wiped his mouth, turned around with a faint smile, sized him up, then nodded and said: "Come in and sit down, I have something to talk to you about."

  Under the gaze of that police officer, who seemed slightly stern, he walked slowly with a wry smile, sat down lightly across from the dinner table, looking awkward and tense, his hands placed under the table clutching each other, appearing bewildered.

  With a creak, the policeman twisted his hips and pushed the chair back a bit, slightly raised his body, made various strange mouth shapes, unscrupulously licked and swept away the food residue in his mouth, tilted his body to pick up the pack of cigarettes on the table, popped out one and lit it up.

  He raised his hand, which was holding a cigarette, and said, "Eat, eat your fill first."

  He forced a smile and said, "I've eaten already, I ate at school."

  The police officer's eyes widened in surprise, and he burst out laughing, pointing at the full table of dishes, saying: "Great food! Ah? Let's have another meal, don't waste it."

  （……）