A Smooth Path in Medicine

Chapter 4 Zhang Fan in a Stunnose

Zhang Fan completely passed out, and when he woke up again it was the next day.

The hospital organized a two-day trip to the grasslands for department heads and newly arrived college graduates. Zhang Fan sat in the back seat of the car, silent.

“Don’t take it to heart. We were all drunk yesterday, you just got drunk a little earlier. We newbies can’t compare to those seasoned veterans,” Li Hui said quietly, trying to reassure Zhang Fan, seeing his low spirits.

“No, it’s not that. I really didn’t think that much about it. I’ve never been drunk before, and I’m still a little dizzy today. I think I’ll just take a nap.” Actually, Zhang Fan was studying the suddenly appearing system in his mind.

The Super Assistance System was born a century in the future. To improve China’s medical system, it was invented by numerous scientists who gathered together to create a system that could rapidly improve doctors’ treatment skills.

It combined various functions such as querying, assistance, and training, and somehow it crossed a rift in spacetime and entered Zhang Fan’s mind.

The system automatically detected and identified Zhang Fan as a medical intern. The system would then guide doctors through the medical system in a step-by-step manner, similar to China's medical system.

Because Zhang Fan was only an intern, the system screen only displayed four main sections: Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Pediatrics. However, he could only choose one option to study.

The moment Zhang Fan woke up, he began to study. Years of university life had honed his composure, and he wasn't flustered by the sudden appearance of the system.

Four subjects, but only one option. The system had informed Zhang Fan that before obtaining a medical license, he could only study one subject. Zhang Fan was conflicted, hesitating between Surgery and Obstetrics & Gynecology, having already given up on Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics.

Because he had been busy earning tuition fees during university, his knowledge base was insufficient; joining an obstetrics-gynecology department could improve his knowledge and fill his gaps.

However, Zhang Fan had developed a particular fondness for surgery during his hospital internship. After much hesitation, he finally decided to choose the Surgery system.

After selecting Surgery, the other three subjects turned gray and became unselectable. Surgery then displayed two sub-options: Surgical Clinical Rehabilitation and Surgical Clinical Treatment. This time, the system didn't offer single-choice options; both could be studied.

After Zhang Fan entered the surgical clinical treatment section, wow! There were so many surgical categories: neurosurgery, orthopedics, general surgery, urology, and so many more. Zhang Fan liked orthopedics because it was simple, straightforward, and intuitive.

After entering orthopedics, even more categories appeared: spine, joints, trauma, microsurgery, and so on. He was completely bewildered.

Looking at the countless options, Zhang Fan began to feel dizzy, truly proving the famous internet saying, "Advising someone to study medicine will lead to the death of their entire family."

There were just too many subjects to learn. This was also the purpose of the system invented by future scientists—to rapidly improve doctors' treatment skills. Unlike now, where a doctor needs at least ten years of experience to be proficient.

To learn other orthopedic subjects, one must first learn surgical fundamentals. Guided step by step by the system, Zhang Fan entered the surgical fundamentals study.

Supplementation, anti-interference, and basic first aid for trauma—three more major areas. Zhang Fan was on the verge of collapse.

"Did I go to a fake university? I've never even seen many of the subjects during my university years." Having chosen this treacherous path of becoming a doctor, he had to see it through.

Leaving aside his future career, his younger sister was about to take the college entrance exam, and the tuition and living expenses were forcing Zhang Fan to move forward.

As an older brother, he didn't want his sister to face the cold reality of society so early just for tuition and living expenses.

In basic surgical studies, even something as simple as tying a knot with your hand has many variations. Zhang Fan began to study them mentally.

The Super Medical Assistance System stimulated the brain's central nervous system through the thalamus, increasing the learner's efficiency by about five times, and then stimulated various autonomic neurons to help the user memorize the information.

Zhang Fan hadn't done a proper internship during his fifth year of university; he'd just gone through the motions. He only knew the general concept of medicine; he didn't really understand what it entailed.

Zhang Fan clicked on the knot-tying practice and began to practice tying knots step by step in his mind. The system's efficiency increased, but the corresponding energy and mental strain also increased.

The grasslands of Kuake County are the largest in Asia, ranging from 1500 to 3000 meters in altitude. They are high-altitude, narrow, and ribbon-like in shape. The Gongnaisi River system is relatively rich in water resources, flowing from east to west, with an average annual runoff of 1.589 billion cubic meters.

Influenced by the Siberian air mass and Arctic air currents, the climate is relatively cool with high relative humidity. Annual precipitation is around 800 mm, and the average annual temperature is 8.5℃, with average temperatures between 12.5 and 15.7℃ during the tourist season.

The Narat Mountains lie like a green emerald along the banks of the Gongnaisi River. The mountains are tall and majestic, imposing yet not fierce, beautiful yet not overly so. The Dadong area, located on the eastern side of the Narat Mountains, is the main scenic area of ​​the park, extending nearly 10 kilometers. Here, the mountains are clear and the water is pristine, with meadows, forests, and shrubs interspersed in a harmonious and picturesque manner.

The riverside is a popular spot for tourists to camp. The mountain valleys and gorges were deep and secluded, with steep cliffs on both sides, jagged rocks, and a naturally formed stone gate soaring into the clouds. The ravines were mysterious and unfathomable, waterfalls cascaded into deep pools, and streams murmured, all brimming with the charm of nature—a rare and wonderful place for exploration and discovery.

"Zhang Fan, get up! Look, we've arrived at the grassland!" Li Hui, from Su Province, was excited to see such a vast and beautiful grassland for the first time, interrupting Zhang Fan, who was studying in the system.

Although the grassland was beautiful, Zhang Fan wasn't in the mood to appreciate it. He hadn't recovered from yesterday's drinking session, and although he could stay in the system while studying, the sudden exit had drained him of energy. He was exhausted.

Zhang Fan felt that he could eat a whole cow and sleep soundly in a bed all day long.

He wasn't a student anymore; he couldn't be so carefree. Zhang Fan gritted his teeth and followed the large group heading into the grassland. Tu was good at publicity; before coming, he had the office director prepare a large red banner: "Quark County Hospital College Students Going to the Countryside." Before noon, Tu had the newly arrived college students take photos holding banners for promotional purposes. Of course, this kind of promotion was for the leaders to see.

Before the system, Zhang Fan would definitely have tried to cultivate relationships with the dean and several department heads, trying to get close to them. Now, with the mysteriously acquired system, his desire to curry favor with the leaders has vanished; he's focused entirely on the system.

Finally, lunchtime arrived. Long, low tables were set up in the Mongolian tents on the grassland, and everyone sat cross-legged on carpets. Mongolian cuisine on the grassland emphasizes naturalness, freshness, and hearty portions.

Two whole roasted lambs were served, along with smoked horse sausage (a specialty of Kuake County), large platters of meat, and braised beef. Dishes were served one after another, making Zhang Fan's mouth water.

But when the waiters, dressed in ethnic costumes, started going around offering toasts with silver bowls, Zhang Fan was stunned once again. This was getting out of hand!

(End of Chapter)