Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Karma Cycle
Chapter 159: Karma Cycle
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
After Dr. North had finished the examination for Chen Rushi, the two of them had a conversation whose details remained unknown. All that was heard was a scream from Dr. North. When the medical staff entered the room, they discovered a surgical knife embedded in the back of Dr. North’s right hand, piercing straight through her palm.
The surgical knife had directly penetrated through her palm, leaving her white coat dotted with blood, resembling a crime scene.
This incident sent shockwaves through the entire department. Dr. North’s hands were the most precious asset in the field of cardiac surgery. Now, a surgical knife was pinned to the table through her hand. Despite the cold sweat on her face, she looked at Chen Rushi with a warm smile.
“Chen Rushi, accept your fate!” Dr. North said, “Ever since Chen Geng, I’ve detested being manipulated by others the most.”
Unable to hold a surgical knife, she would be useless to him. By killing her, Little Cherry would be safe.
Dr. North had ultimately broken this stalemate. As long as Chen Rushi needed her for surgery, she wouldn’t let her go. If one day they traced it back to Little Cherry, she couldn’t afford to lose.
Chen Rushi erupted in anger, “You…”
Luckily, they were in the hospital, so Chen Rushi contained his temper. He had suffered a heart attack earlier in the morning, which had triggered his underlying sadistic tendencies and left him feeling anxious. The sensation of narrowly escaping death wasn’t pleasant. Eventually, he ran out of patience to contend with Dr. North and reached a point of desperation.
Gu Ci’s eyes swam when she saw the surgical knife piercing through Dr. North’s hand.
Dr. North’s face turned pale, beads of cold sweat forming. She also noticed the shock and pain in Gu Ci’s eyes, prompting her to smile, “With the dust settling, 1 can finally breathe.”
After her hand had healed, she wouldn’t be able to lift heavy objects anymore, and she would never hold a surgical knife again.
“Master…” Gu Ci’s eyes reddened slightly. This scene was too reminiscent of the day her right hand had been crippled years ago. She could feel the pain of a surgeon losing the use of their hand more acutely than anyone else.
“It’s alright,” Dr. North lightly chuckled. “Without the ability to use a surgical knife, I can contribute through academia and teaching, which is also fulfilling.”
The hospital arranged a surgery room for Dr. North. Lu Zhiyuan looked at the redness in Gu Ci’s eyes and said, “Let’s call the police!”
Since this incident happened in the hospital, it could be considered an accident.
Dr. North raised her hand, “Third Young Master, this is a private feud. I won’t pursue it, no need to involve the police.”
Lu Zhiyuan furrowed his brows. Dr. North’s hand had been crippled by Chen Rushi, and she was letting it go so easily? Dr. North said, “It’s settled!”
Dr. North was taken to the operating room. Gu Ci seethed with anger, wanting to confront Chen Rushi and settle the score. She wanted to kill him. Lu Zhiyuan grabbed her wrist, saying, “Stay calm!”
“Master, she won’t be able to wield a surgical knife again.”
Gu Ci felt both heartache and regret. This was a huge loss for the field of cardiac surgery.
“We’ll do our best to treat her.” Lu Zhiyuan wanted to wipe her tears, but his hand hesitated and retreated. Why was Gu Ci so upset? She was crying for the loss of her hand, a loss she had suffered in a past life.
Though tit for tat, Gu Ci couldn’t find any joy in this situation.
An incident of this magnitude within the hospital required careful handling. Lu Zhiyuan took the hospital director to the conference room to discuss how to resolve this matter.
Outside the operating room, Gu Ci waited for Dr. North. Unexpectedly, she was brought before Chen Rushi by Chen Rushi’s security team. His white shirt was speckled with blood, a hint of redness in his eyes. He looked deranged and cruel as he stared at a video. When he saw Gu Ci, he actually smiled. “Cici, so you’ve truly inherited North’s legacy.”
Glancing at the video in his hand, Gu Ci’s spine tingled. It was a recording of her performing surgery on her grandmother. How had Chen Rushi gotten hold of it?
“It’s quite surprising,” Chen Rushi remarked. He hadn’t expected to come to the hospital and gain something. After crippling Dr. North’s hand, he had overheard the doctors’ conversation and learned that the groundbreaking surgery that had shaken the world was performed by Gu Ci. Because she didn’t have a medical license, it had been credited to Dr. North instead.
“Cici, can you perform my surgery?” Chen Rushi gazed at her gently, a smile failing to hide the madness and cruelty lurking in his eyes. He had reached his breaking point.
“The person who could perform surgery for you had their hands crippled by you!” Gu Ci looked at him with a cold smile. “Chen Rushi, when you had your attack, I should have let you die in the morning light.”
Chen Rushi tilted his head. “What should we do then? I’m alive, and it’s too late for you to regret.”
“Are you seeking desperate solutions? Chen Rushi, just because of a successful surgery, you want me to take a risk? You lie on the operating table, and I’m supposed to dissect you. Are you sure?” Gu Ci chuckled lightly. “If you’re not afraid, I don’t mind.”
Chen Rushi chuckled softly, licking his teeth. “Cici, your vulnerabilities are easier to find than North sister’s. If 1 die on the operating table, you’ll bury both Gu Ziyu, who you care for, and Lu Zhiyuan, whom you secretly adore, with me.”
“You!” Gu Ci’s heart skipped a beat. The M country’s Chen family indeed posed such a threat to her. Even though Lu Zhiyuan was the leader of Black Hawk, he was still Lu Zhiyuan, and Chen Rushi’s attack on him would be all too easy.
Gu Ci was caught between a rock and a hard place!
“Chen Rushi, you’ve never learned how to treat others sincerely in your entire life. All you know is intimidation and manipulation.” Gu Ci’s face turned red with anger. “Has anyone ever loved you? In your entire life, have you ever received genuine affection from anyone?”
Chen Rushi’s expression slightly changed. Gu Ci’s words struck a nerve. In life, everyone has someone who loves them, even if it’s a remorseless killer. Parents, for example, still care for their children.
Despite his high position and power, he had never truly been loved by anyone.
“This surgery must succeed.” Chen Rushi’s lips curved into a smile. “As long as I’m alive, everyone lives. If I die, someone accompanies me. It’s a win-win situation for me.”
Gu Ci trembled with anger. Chen Rushi looked at the video. “The operation on Madam Jiang was even more challenging than mine. I believe Cici can succeed. Besides, even though North can’t hold a surgical knife, she can assist you.” “You’re truly insane!” Gu Ci frowned. “You’re a born gambler!”
He had staked his life on this!
Chen Rushi was indeed a gambler. The sudden heart attack had turned him into one. He was gambling on Gu Ci, on Gu Ziyu’s life, and on Lu Zhiyuan’s life.
Lu Zhiyuan violently pushed open the door to the department, striding over to grab Gu Ci, his gaze warily fixed on Chen Rushi. “What do you want?”
He had overheard in the conference room that Gu Ci had been taken away by Chen Rushi.
It sent shivers down his spine.
Chen Rushi didn’t like Lu Zhiyuan. He had suspected that Lu Zhiyuan was Third Master, but later confirmed that Lu Zhiyuan was just a race car driver. However, he still didn’t like him.
On instinct, he knew that Lu Zhiyuan was an enemy.
A romantic rival!
“Third Young Master, Cici agreed to perform surgery for me. That’s good news.”
Lu Zhiyuan’s gaze turned cold. He lowered his head to ask Gu Ci, “Did he threaten you?”
Gu Ci remained silent. Lu Zhiyuan’s hidden anger surfaced. “She won’t perform this surgery. If you’ve injured Dr. North’s hand, I’ll report you to the police. Chen Rushi, this is A City, not a place where you can run wild!”
Chen Rushi picked up a tablet and showed the video to Lu Zhiyuan. “If Cici doesn’t perform this surgery, 1 guarantee I’ll wake up. If this surgery video gets leaked, she’ll never become a doctor in her lifetime.. Third Young Master, are you sure?”