The 3 B's- Beauty, Brains and Bravery

Chapter 534: "You should've picked her call"

Imperial Multi-Speciality Hospital, 06:15;

"Glasgow Coma Score of 15, a blood pressure of 90/60 mmHg, a body temperature of 37.7C, respiratory rate of 21/minute, oxygen saturation of 93% on room air, and a heart rate of 102 beats per minute.", an assistant doctor reported to her senior, her eyes on the notepad in her hands, "Which accounts for low blood pressure, high body temperature, and abnormal heart and breathing rate. Quite the complications, Sir."

"As for the bullet injury...", another one spoke up, looking at the middle-aged man in front of him, "A Thoracoabdominal Computerized Tomography is suggested. We can't yet tell the exact location of it."

"Alright. Go for that then.", the Chief of Surgery walked ahead, his gaze fixed at the group of people approaching him, "How much time do we have before we absolutely set about with the surgery?"

"Not more than half an hour, I am afraid, Sir.", one of the medical staff behind him reported, "The patient's state is too fragile."

"Anything from our panel of surgeons?", he asked the team then, "Anyone available?"

"Not yet, Sir."

"What about me?", suddenly, a gentle yet firm voice resounded through the empty space, hauling everyone's attention to them. 

"Dr. Rong?!", the Chief's eyes flew wide open as Rong Xiao walked over to him from across the hall, Su Rogguang following behind her, a Bluetooth earpiece attached to his right ear. The Xi family's reaction was no different, obviously. 

One of the highly skilled Cardiothoracic surgeons across Asia, Rong Xiao had a reputation for a 90% success rate. Then again, what else could be expected from Miracle Man Su Rogguang's sister? Though, it was immensely rare for the girl to visit private hospitals like these. Rong Xiao served only Military Hospitals, for it provided her with an atmosphere and time for her research on Country X's current medical system. Then why would the nation's most gifted surgeons come to their doorsteps, the Chief wondered. 

"May I?", the girl outstretched her hand toward the female assistant doctor from earlier. 

"S-- sure.", the woman nodded, passing the notepad in her hand to Rong Xiao, "Here."

"Hmm. CT scan, of course.", Rong Xiao muttered under her breath, "Prepare sufficient Intravenous saline, antibiotics, and intramuscular tetanus vaccine. Also, arrange for 2-3 units of compatible blood for the patient. We'll be needing that during the Surgery."

As two of the doctors yielded to the girl's command, Xi Wei rushed over to her, anxious, "You think you can do this?", he asked her, uncertainty evident in his gaze. 

"I can try.", Rong Xiao smiled modestly, stepping back a bit from the man. None of the Six brothers of hers were yet aware of her and Xi Wei's relationship. And while she understood the man's current state of mind, she knew better than to let Su Rogguang doubt them at such a time. 

"I refuse!", Luo Youyou glared at the girl, sprinting towards her with heavy footsteps, "Isn't it enough that her Sister shot Jungah Jie*? Who knows how this one will harm her in the Operation Theater, huh?"

Su Rogguang quickly planted himself between the two ladies, staring at the elder one then, "I realize that you're appalled by what you've seen, Mrs. Xi, but eyes can deceive you too. Besides, there is no logic in what you're implying. Let's not forget that Xiao is trying to help here."

"Bullsh*t!", Xi Chonglin roared, his eyes bloodshot red, "How dare you come here? Both of you, get out! We don't need a bunch of murderers standing in front of us. Just the thought of how you Six have brought your sisters up terrifies me. Goodness, what monster have we wedded our Yuan to?!"

"Uncle!", it was now that Xi Yuan glowered at Xi Chonglin, silencing the couple at once. Then, the man turned to look at Rong Xiao, "Are you sure?", he asked her, his gaze expectant.

"I have performed a lot more complex surgeries than this one before.", the girl nodded, "She'll be alright, Brother-in-law. I think I can do it."

"Go ahead, then.", Xi Yuan nodded at her, "You're the only Cardiac Surgeon at our disposal right now, anyway."

"Thank you.", the woman smiled, walking away from everyone's line of sight. Su Rogguang didn't bother, though. He simply stood there, staring daggers at Xi Chonglin and Luo Youyou. How dare they question Superfamily's morals? Such an ungrateful duo. Although, they weren't doing this for them in the first place. They were in it for Xi Yuan. That, and to honor the Hippocratic oath they'd taken years ago. 

Xi Yuan looked at the man, about to say something when Su Rogguang shook his head, "Don't. I'll be assisting Xiao throughout the surgery. Whatever you want to say, say it after the operation."

In response, the man just nodded, looking down at the clean white-tiled floors. About half a minute after, Su Rogguang tucked his phone back in, ready to head to one of the hospital cabins to put on his surgical attire. But as he looked at the quiet Xi Yuan in front of him, he felt obliged to tell him but one thing.

"She is leaving for Afghanistan.", the girl's brother said, "Some advancement in her mission. I don't know what's going on in your mind but you should've picked her call. She won't be able to talk to you until she returns to the country now.

"Anyway, she's sent you a voice message. Listen to it whenever you're willing."

And with that being said, Su Rogguang left too. Xi Yuan stood frozen for a while before his hands reached for his suit pockets. He did not have his phone on. "Fang, ring me.", he looked at his brother. Xi Fang pulled his own device out only to find Eight missed calls from Rong Xinghe. He had forgotten to turn off the silent mode after the wedding ceremony. Lord. 

Xi Fang dialed his brother's number first. And as he did, a familiar ringtone resonated through the empty space. Following the source of the sound, the family turned to look at Luo Youyou, and then at her purse. Even Xi Chonglin was stunned at how guilty his wife looked. 

"I-- I was too wo... worried about Jungah Jie.", the woman mumbled as Xi Fang walked over to her, not believing a word coming out of her mouth.