Where's my golden core? Did you think I removed a kidney stone?

Chapter 64 A Fruit as Brilliant as Fire!

After returning to the military region, Wang Lao did not rest immediately.

This made many people around him a little nervous.

After all, the surgery was just completed this morning.

Even though the people accompanying him heard Zhou Jingtang say that the surgery went smoothly, in their eyes, the old man's body was already in a very dangerous state. Let alone handling official business overnight, even taking a car back to the military region was already somewhat risky.

"Mr. Wang, you should rest first."

"The doctor also said that I shouldn't overexert myself afterward."

"The meeting can be postponed; your health is the most important thing."

Several military officers stood outside the office, their expressions showing some concern.

But Old Wang just waved his hand.

"I'm not at the point where I can't get out of bed yet."

He spoke in a low voice, but with more strength than he had a few days before.

This only made those around them more suspicious.

For a while, Old Wang was almost always bedridden with a serious illness. His face was ashen and he had to speak slowly. But now, although he is still old and still weak from the surgery, his eyes are frighteningly bright. It's as if he has forcefully broken free from some kind of heavy twilight.

Nobody knows what happened.

Half an hour later.

The lights are on in a small meeting room inside the military region.

Not many people are allowed to sit in this conference room, but each one carries a heavy burden. Some have just returned from out of town, their trench coats still damp with rain; others hurriedly put down their work and entered with serious expressions.

Old Wang sat in the main seat.

A yellowed document lay before him.

The document didn't look new; the edges of the cover were worn, and there was a red stamp in the upper right corner.

The case is scrapped.

This was something that was shelved six months ago.

Someone in the conference room saw those two words and immediately frowned.

Old Wang didn't explain, he just slowly opened the cover.

On the first page, there was a line of text.

[Contingency Plan for Abnormal Evolution and Future Strategic Direction]

The handwriting is neat, and the title is calm enough.

But under the lights at this moment, there was an inexplicable sense of oppression.

It's like an old piece of paper that time had long since thrown into a corner, but suddenly someone dug it out of the dust.

Old Wang's fingers pressed on the edge of the document. He remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking.

"After the fog, everything is evolving."

"animal."

"plant."

"And the human body."

The meeting room fell silent instantly.

Some people's eyes changed slightly, and some seemed to want to say something, but in the end, no one spoke.

Old Wang raised his head and glanced at everyone present.

"If we don't take this seriously and let it grow unchecked until it becomes a situation we can't control, then it will be too late."

His voice trailed off.

The conference room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

That document, which had once been scrapped, sat quietly on the table.

What's pressed under the cover doesn't seem to be just a few sheets of paper.

Rather, it is an era that is about to be reopened.

……

At the hospital, the surgery didn't cause much of a stir.

This sounds incredible.

But that's just how hospitals are.

Every day, patients are wheeled into the operating room, and every day, people come out of the operating room. No matter how big the matter is, as long as it is not brought to the forefront and the patient's condition is stable and the procedures are completed, everyone will soon be dragged away by new medical records, new examinations, and new medical orders.

The only one who truly knew the whole story was Zhou Jingtang.

When the nurses and anesthesiologists woke up, they naturally found it strange as well.

Why did they suddenly faint?

Why did the surgery end as soon as I woke up?

Why does Old Zhou's face always look so strange?

But no matter how strange they were, they would only discuss it privately. After all, this surgery was special, and they would avoid talking about it if they could. They were just minor figures and were afraid of making a scene.

In addition, given the special nature of the surgery, the hospital commended the participants afterward and readily awarded them bonuses.

So many doubts were eventually left to languish in the corners of life.

After all, working is tiring enough.

The arrival of the bonus is something to be happy about for a short while.

As for those things you can't figure out, just don't think about them for now.

The next day, Su Ye went to work as usual, making rounds, organizing medical records, and accompanying Zhang Yuanping to see patients in the outpatient clinic.

Everything seemed the same as usual.

But in reality, some things are different now.

With Zhang Yuanping, Su Ye's personal abilities have basically reached the limit.

This may sound a bit far-fetched, but it's the truth. In all his years of supervising resident trainees, Zhang Yuanping has never seen a student like Su Ye. He has a solid foundation in basic knowledge, quick clinical reflexes, and fast, accurate, and steady hand movements. Most importantly, his comprehension is astonishing.

For many things, Zhang Yuanping only needs to point out a sentence, and Su Ye can follow up with three steps.

Later on, Zhang Yuanping himself felt that there wasn't much left for him to teach.

Moreover, Su Ye also had Zhou Jingtang by his side.

Mr. Zhou personally provided guidance.

Old Zhou personally vouched for him.

After that special surgery, Zhou Jingtang mentioned it to the hospital leaders, saying that Su Ye performed exceptionally well during the surgery, had a solid foundation, and remained calm under pressure, making him a promising talent worthy of special attention.

The hospital leaders understood, of course.

In their view, this statement was somewhat of a way to gild the student's image.

But that's not important.

This was exactly what the court leadership wanted.

It would indeed be a bit unfair to continue arranging a medical genius who is the top student in the province and is personally mentored by Zhou Jingtang as a regular resident trainee.

So the decision was quickly made in the hospital.

The residency training process continued, but Su Ye was subsequently formally integrated into the Department of Urology, where he received focused training and was qualified to conduct independent consultations. His compensation was also increased.

When the news reached Su Ye, he was stunned for several seconds.

"How about raising the salary?"

The HR staff nodded with a smile.

"Base salary plus performance bonus, as arranged now, is about 7,000 yuan per month. If I participate in projects, research, or receive surgical subsidies, it will increase further."

Seven thousand.

When Su Ye heard this number, he suddenly felt a sense of peace that he couldn't quite describe.

It's not that seven thousand is a lot.

In a place like Jiangcheng, it's far from being considered well-off.

But for him right now, this is already a great relief.

At least the rent, food, daily expenses, and the occasional need to look after Su Chen will give me some breathing room.

Su Ye walked out of the office with the paperwork in hand, feeling much better than usual. He had received a bonus for the surgery, which meant he could get through the month comfortably.

"Not bad, let's go get some food first."

It's a good thing to be officially recognized.

A pay rise is a good thing.

At times like these, it would be a shame not to eat something good.

Su Ye's first reaction was to call Su Chen.

In Jiangcheng, the person he cared about most was definitely his younger brother. Su Chen had just arrived at university and was unfamiliar with the place and its people. He didn't know if Su Ye would fit in. Although Su Ye didn't say it, he always kept it in mind.

The call was answered quickly.

"elder brother?"

Su Chen's voice was lowered, and there seemed to be the sound of wind in the background, as well as the indistinct voices of several people talking.

Su Ye raised an eyebrow.

"Come out tonight, I'll treat you to a nice meal."

"Not today," Su Chen said almost immediately. "I have some things to take care of, I'm quite busy."

"busy?"

Su Ye was stunned for a moment.

"You've just started university, what can you possibly be busy with?"

Su Chen remained silent for half a second.

"There are other things related to the club."

"Brother, I'll come find you again later."

The call ended very quickly.

Su Ye stared at his phone screen with a strange expression.

"Strange thing."

Were I really that busy during my freshman year of college?

He thought about it and realized that he was quite busy at that time.

Forget it.

The child is grown up.

There's always something to do, even if it's meaningless or absurd. But that's what youth is all about—seemingly meaningless, yet incredibly precious.

Su Ye had just reached the street corner, pondering whether to go for hot pot or the barbecue restaurant he'd always been reluctant to order, when his phone suddenly rang again.

Su Ye looked down.

Li Tong.

He answered the phone.

Before he could even speak, Li Tong's voice came through the phone, low but clearly trembling with excitement.

"Boss."

"I have discovered a fruit as brilliant as fire."