Tong Shuxue had already anticipated that Zhao Jingyuan’s physical condition was poor. In the modern world she had previously lived in, ordinary illnesses could usually be treated by simply taking some medicine. Only in cases that seriously threatened life would intravenous drips be administered, as they could activate the body’s normal cells more quickly and in greater amounts.
Doctor Jian directly administered an IV drip, which meant Zhao Jingyuan could still be saved; otherwise, Doctor Jian would not have wasted medical resources.
Tong Shuxue entered the medical pod, and Doctor Jian immediately reported Zhao Jingyuan’s examination results to her.
“Major General, all the tendons in this man’s limbs have been severed by blades. The ligaments around the tendons have varying degrees of damage. All the severed tendons have already begun to atrophy. Our new R5 medicine can activate cells and promote regeneration at the tendon rupture sites.
Because his wounds were not properly treated for a long period, they have become severely ulcerated. Debridement has already been performed. His body functions are currently very weak. I have already used cell-repair medication on him, so tendon reattachment surgery cannot be performed for now.
In addition, he has a comminuted fracture in his right thigh. The fracture likely occurred more than a month ago. The nerves at the fracture site have been compressed by the broken bone, resulting in paralysis of the lower right leg. Because the injury has lasted for too long, the success rate of nerve recovery is only fifty percent.”
Zhao Jingyuan still felt somewhat dazed. The instruments in the examination room were strange and unfamiliar, and the doctor had not even taken his pulse, yet his injuries had already been determined.
He listened very carefully. Some of the terms Doctor Jian used, he did not understand, but overall he could grasp the meaning—it was that if treated early, there was still a chance of recovery.
The “cell-repair medicine” Doctor Jian mentioned referred to the IV drip. Tong Shuxue nodded slightly.
“First, keep him alive. We can discuss surgery later. How many days of medication will he need?”
“The blood test results have not come out yet. We will decide after they are available. His condition is very poor; it is best to keep him here for one or two days of observation. Major General, should the medical pod remain outside for now, or be retracted after his IV is finished?”
Since there was no enemy attack at the moment, keeping the medical pod outside was acceptable.
Doctor Jian asked again: “Major General, would you like to do your examination today as well?”
“That’s fine. I haven’t been walking much these past few days anyway. I don’t think there should be any problems.”
Tong Shuxue lay down neatly on the examination table, having even forgotten she was supposed to undergo a checkup that day.
Doctor Jian drew the curtain around the examination table while continuing to mutter.
“That still cannot be taken lightly. You must ensure sufficient rest time so the injuries can heal better.”
Tong Shuxue smiled slightly. “Alright, I will definitely follow medical advice. How is it? Is my recovery particularly good?”
Doctor Jian’s fingers moved across the floating holographic screen in front of him. “It has only been a few days. Even with fast recovery, there would not be such a noticeable change. At present, we can only confirm that the condition has not worsened. Lift your clothes; I need to take a look.”
Tong Shuxue unfastened her outer coat and pulled up her inner garment, revealing the area of her fractured ribs. Only then did she speak seriously about her condition.
“My lower leg, after the bone glue treatment, should be fine. Most of the time I am just sitting. It’s just that my chest still feels tight. Breathing is not smooth, and I don’t dare cough. The swelling around the fractured ribs has not gone down yet.”
After examining her, Doctor Jian wrote down the name of an ointment. “Didn’t I already say that? If the swelling does not subside in two days, come and get the ointment to use with it. This medicine is available in the pharmacy. Apply it twice daily, morning and night, to reduce swelling and relieve pain.”
“I’ve been busy looking for a place to live these past few days, so I didn’t pay attention.”
Tong Shuxue got down from the examination table, straightened her clothes, pulled open the curtain, and met Zhao Jingyuan’s gaze.
Tong Shuxue had not avoided speaking in front of Zhao Jingyuan while talking with Doctor Jian, so Zhao Jingyuan could confirm from their conversation that what he had seen on the first day—when Tong Shuxue was injured—was real.
So if she could be injured, she must also be a normal human being.
Thus, Zhao Jingyuan asked with concern: “Does Miss Tong also have injuries?”
Tong Shuxue pointed at her left leg. “I fell from your prison cart that day and broke my lower leg, and I also broke two ribs. That’s why I need to stay here for two months to recover.”
A broken lower leg could still allow her to walk. He had just heard her mention something about bone glue, which should be a treatment for fractures.
A trace of hope grew in his heart again. If even that could be treated, then perhaps his fractured thigh bone also had a chance of recovery?
However, regarding his severed tendons and ligaments, he did not dare think further. He was afraid that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
When Tong Shuxue came out of the medical pod, a fire had already been lit in the valley, and the aroma of roasted meat drifted in.
She instructed Ling San to go over and bring a piece of raw meat from their barbecue area, then returned to the dimensional space to prepare dinner.
In her dimensional space, she had already planted some vegetables in the experimental fields, and there were also fish and eggs in the refrigerator, though food supplies were still limited.
Fortunately, there was no shortage of meat in the mountains. The valley pool did not look large, but she had seen small shrimp and fish inside. If she stayed here for a long time, she could even explore other nearby waters and try to stock the pool with fish.
While cooking, Tong Shuxue thought about how it was currently autumn. In many parts of the valley, there were thick soil layers. Tomorrow, she could bring some vegetable seeds out to try planting them.
The vegetable seeds in the dimensional space had all been improved over countless generations. With the current temperature, leafy greens would only need fifteen days to be harvested, and cabbage would grow to four or five catties in about a month.
She simply prepared two dishes—one meat and one vegetable—and also thoughtfully made some lean meat porridge for Zhao Jingyuan.
After finishing dinner and coming out of the dimensional space, Zhao Jingyuan had already completed his IV drip. The door of the medical pod was open, and Doctor Jian was speaking with him.
Tong Shuxue entered the medical pod and handed the porridge to Nurse An. Doctor Jian paused his conversation with Zhao Jingyuan and walked over.
“Major General, there is a wheelchair in the equipment room.”
Tong Shuxue immediately raised both hands in a surrender gesture. “Fine, stop lecturing me. I’ll call Ling San to go get it right away.”
Doctor Jian was the most talkative among the robots. He had once been loaned to the military hospital’s pediatrics department for three months. To make him more approachable, his personality setting at the time had been configured as gentle and soothing. In the end, however, he had become a nagging talkative machine.
It was rare for Zhao Jingyuan to see Tong Shuxue at a loss for words, and he could not help but curve his lips slightly.
Nurse An placed the porridge on a small side table and helped Zhao Jingyuan sit up, then pulled over a chair beside the bed to feed him.
Tong Shuxue sat on the chair brought by Doctor Jian, but unexpectedly, Zhao Jingyuan’s face turned red.
“Miss Tong, could you let Mo Shen come in to serve me?”
He had been deliberately ignoring Nurse An’s presence because it made him feel awkward. Before the examination, Nurse An had helped him change all his clothes, inside and out. Although he was already twenty-five years old, it was the first time he had been completely seen by a woman, and he felt extremely uncomfortable.
Tong Shuxue only thought he was simply not used to being cared for by Nurse An, or perhaps felt embarrassed.
However, letting Mo Shen come in would likely be opposed by Doctor Jian, since Mo Shen and the others were all rather dirty-looking.
“Zhao Jingyuan, Nurse An is specifically responsible for nursing care. If you need surgery later, post-operative care will still depend on Nurse An. You should get used to it first. This is the meat porridge I personally made for you—try it and see if you like the taste.”