parentshiftbook Chapter 16 Rhythm!
Chapter 16 Rhythm!
Ye Tong felt as if he had just woken from a dream.
In his dream, he found himself in an endless sea of fire, the sky and earth were red, and the heat waves surged. He was trapped in it and could not extricate himself.
The earth trembled with a strange rhythm, one beat after another, dull yet powerful, as if something enormous was throbbing deep underground.
He seemed to hear the sound of drums.
Boom!Boom!Boom!
The sound grew closer and closer, and finally he realized that it wasn't the sound of drums; the sound was coming from his own chest.
Is that the sound of my heart?
……
Finally, he opened his eyes.
The first thing I saw was a blinding ray of sunlight and a young face.
A young man in a white tracksuit was squatting in front of him, looking at him calmly with an unperturbed expression, but his eyes were bright and piercing, as if they held something profound within them.
Beside them was a girl with long hair in a high ponytail and a gentle demeanor; the worry in her eyes was gradually turning into surprise.
"You're awake." Su Ye's voice was steady, yet it gave people an indescribable sense of security.
The man blinked blankly and found himself lying in the shade by the track, with several jackets that someone had taken off under him. A few buttons on his tracksuit were undone, and his chest was red, as if he could still feel the terrible heat from before.
"You just fainted, thank goodness this handsome doctor saved you." Someone around said with a smile, their tone relaxed. The tense atmosphere from before had dissipated. Everyone felt proud that the person had been saved.
The crowd began to disperse. Some patted the man on the shoulder and said, "Go for it, brother!" Others gave Su Ye a thumbs up before continuing their own races.
Perhaps this is the meaning of a marathon: it's not just about reaching the finish line, but also about helping each other along the way.
The man slowly sat up, supporting himself on the ground. His face was still a little pale, but his spirits had recovered considerably. He looked at Su Ye with gratitude in his eyes.
"Thank you, doctor, thank you so much."
Su Ye took a business card from the first-aid kit and handed it over: "My name is Su Ye, I work at Jiangcheng First People's Hospital. If you have any health problems in the future, you can contact me."
The man took the business card. Su Ye looked at him, his tone calm but deliberately emphasizing the word "problem".
The man paused for a moment, scratched his head in confusion, not quite understanding why the words were spoken so solemnly, but still nodded and put the business card away.
"Don't keep running, go back and rest. If you still feel chest tightness and palpitations after you get back, be sure to go to the hospital for a full cardiac checkup."
"Okay, I got it."
The man stood up, thanked Su Ye and Su Bei, and slowly walked off the track.
……
Su Bei stood beside Su Ye, watching the man leave, her eyes thoughtful.
As a resident trainee, fresh out of school and dealing with such an emergency for the first time, Su Bei really felt flustered. After all, in this situation, even the slightest mistake or negligence could lead to the patient's symptoms worsening or even more serious consequences, putting her under immense psychological pressure.
Surprisingly, Su Ye remained remarkably calm.
It seems that what Wang Luo said was true.
Su Ye truly deserves his reputation as a medical genius who became famous within the university.
He was methodical, calm, and composed, unlike a novice who had just started his residency training.
It has to be said that having such a genius as the backbone of the team is truly reassuring.
"Su Ye! Su Bei!"
Wang Dandan and Wang Luo came running over, panting.
"We heard! Someone just said the medical team rescued a competitor who fainted. How is he? Is he alright?"
"Yes, he's alright now. We've sent him home to rest."
After hearing Su Bei recount the whole story, Wang Luo looked at Su Ye with even more admiration: "Brother Su, you're awesome!"
Su Ye felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze; the guy's eyes were just too intense, and it was hard for someone as indifferent as Su Ye to bear it. He quickly waved his hand and said, "It's our duty, just simple medical first aid. You could have done it too."
Wang Luo and Wang Dandan exchanged a glance, thinking to themselves, "Simple my foot! Just look at Su Bei's expression earlier, and you'll know that the situation is definitely not simple." However, since Su Ye didn't say anything, they didn't press him further. They just felt even more respect for this genius doctor.
……
The four people rejoined the flow of people on the track.
Next, they encountered some contestants who were feeling unwell. However, after a brief inquiry, they found that it was just a minor issue and that they would be fine after resting for a while.
The atmosphere in the second half was completely different from the first. The scrambling to get ahead disappeared; everyone's energy was depleted, and people started encouraging each other. Suddenly, someone shouted "Go for it!" to a stranger next to them, startling the person: "Dude, are you crazy?"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Let's go together!
The two walked side by side, joining hands to move forward in this tug-of-war of endurance and willpower.
An elderly couple with gray hair were jogging hand in hand, their steps remarkably synchronized. The young people around them made way for them, casting admiring glances at them.
Who wouldn't want this kind of love?
A little girl was holding up a cardboard sign by the track with the words "Dad, you're the best" written on it in crooked handwriting. A middle-aged man on the track saw it and was immediately motivated, noticeably increasing his speed.
As Wang Dandan ran, the corners of her mouth turned up.
"What's wrong?" Su Bei asked softly.
Wang Dandan maintained a steady breathing rhythm: "Suddenly, I felt that marathons were not so daunting. In such extreme sports, I saw human vulnerability, but hidden beneath this vulnerability, there was also a lot of brilliance."
Wang Luo, panting, couldn't resist teasing, "You're quite the artsy type, aren't you?"
"Your pronunciation is a bit off; it sounds like you're calling me a dog."
"Girl!"
Su Ye, however, remained preoccupied, the rhythm of the heartbeat of the fallen man replaying in his mind.
He felt he had grasped the meaning.
I was anxious.
I want to verify this.
In the distance, the finish line arch was already faintly visible, and the cheers, shouts, and music from both sides of the track blended together.
The four people raced side by side toward the finish line.
The moment they crossed the finish line together, Wang Dandan couldn't help but jump up, raising her hands above her head: "We finally finished!!!"
No ranking.
Perhaps when you get to the second half of the race, many people set their sights on finishing.
Su Ye stood at the finish line. Everyone else was exhausted, but he remained energetic. He tried to appear tired, but the vitality emanating from him was impossible to hide. He was somewhat troubled, and finally managed a wry smile.
Looking down, Wang Luo struggled to give a thumbs-up, like a dead dog: "Brother, you're awesome."
"It's just that my physical condition has improved by a tiny bit."