Phi-Fic Chapter 162 The Strongest Will and Strength
Chapter 162 The Strongest Will and Strength
When Zhang Jianjun was in the first year of junior high school, he finally met Qi Zhiqiang.
At this point, the "hat-wearing middle school" was a thing of the past, and Zhang Jianjun entered junior high school normally.
The reason Ding Tongguang was able to meet Qi Zhiqiang was because Qi Zhiqiang often had stomach aches and wanted to get some traditional Chinese medicine to treat it. Ding Tongguang had already made a name for himself at the hospital; his medical skills were superb, his diagnoses accurate, and usually a few doses of medicine were enough to cure him. His only request was that his apprentice be allowed to assist in the diagnosis.
Qi Zhiqiang didn't want to spend money on a hospital checkup. He always thought his stomachache was caused by an old ailment and was nothing serious. But Qi Weimin kept nagging, saying that a minor illness could develop into a major one, like that fat guy Liang from the street ahead, named Liang Shun. He didn't go to the hospital because of his stomachache, and eventually he vomited blood before finally being diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer and having his stomach removed!
Zhang Jianjun deliberately told Qi Weimin this, which made Qi Weimin take Qi Zhiqiang's stomach pain to heart and drag him to the hospital over the weekend.
Zhang Jianjun recognized Qi Zhiqiang immediately! Standing together, it was hard to believe that Qi Zhiqiang and Qi Weimin weren't father and son!
The two men looked remarkably alike, with similar facial features and both possessing an honest and kind appearance. The patient's name on the medical record was also written in a strong and forceful style: Qi Zhiqiang.
Qi Zhiqiang recognized Zhang Jianjun, but pretended not to. Zhang Jianjun noticed the shifty look in Qi Zhiqiang's eyes.
Two people who know each other meet in the clinic, but they both pretend not to know each other.
"Xiaojun, this is my dad!" Qi Weimin introduced Zhang Jianjun.
Zhang Jianjun stood up. "Uncle, hello! Where do you feel unwell..."
After a full course of observation, listening, questioning, and palpation, Zhang Jianjun had a general understanding of Qi Zhiqiang's condition: early-stage liver cancer! (Don't ask, just know that Ding Tongguang is incredibly skilled.)
It's not beyond repair yet, but it's not much better either!
Liver cancer is very difficult to treat. Even forty years later, liver cancer is still one of the most difficult cancers to treat and is known as the king of cancers! The difficulty of this disease lies in the fact that the entire organ cannot be removed, which makes it easy for residual cancer cells to remain and spread. Even in the early stages, there is still a great risk of metastasis after surgery.
Zhang Jianjun held Qi Zhiqiang's pulse for a long time without letting go. He was considering treatment options, weighing the pros and cons of surgery versus no surgery, but ultimately remained uncertain, feeling that surgery was the best choice. Then he thought about what traditional Chinese medicine could do before and after the surgery…
Ding Tongguang noticed Zhang Jianjun's unusual behavior and intervened, "Qi Zhiqiang, right? Give me your hand!"
Ding Tongguang quickly came to his conclusion and understood why Zhang Jianjun was acting strangely. "Let's get an ultrasound done!"
The ultrasound machine was a new, expensive, and fully imported piece of equipment the hospital acquired just last year. The hospital organized training for all doctors on ultrasound technology; they weren't required to operate it, but they needed to understand its functions and how to interpret the results. Ding Tongguang was very interested in the equipment; he thought it was excellent for assisting in diagnosis!
Qi Zhiqiang was reluctant to go because ultrasound scans are expensive. Although he had employee medical insurance, he didn't want to cause trouble for the country.
Although it seems ridiculous now, back then, many people really thought that way!
I ended up doing it anyway. In the hospital, you have to listen to the doctor!
Zhang Jianjun got up and followed the two, essentially leading the way. Upon arriving at the ultrasound room, Zhang Jianjun went in first and exchanged a few pleasantries with the doctor. Everyone in the hospital knew that Dr. Ding had a prized apprentice whom he valued highly, so Zhang Jianjun was quite a celebrity in the hospital.
Ding Tongguang was known as a miracle doctor among doctors because he was a genuine veteran of traditional Chinese medicine. This old man could sometimes tell what disease a patient had just by looking at their complexion! It was like he had a third eye! It was amazing! Of course, Ding Tongguang still took the patient's pulse every time he saw a patient.
The ultrasound image wasn't particularly clear, but it was clear enough.
Qi Zhiqiang does indeed have liver cancer!
Qi Weimin did not follow them into the ultrasound room, but waited outside. Zhang Jianjun and Qi Zhiqiang came out together, and Qi Weimin hurriedly went up to ask about the results.
Zhang Jianjun did not explain the situation directly. Instead, he went back to Ding Tongguang's place first, and then led the two to sit down in the small pavilion in the back garden.
At this point, Qi Zhiqiang was already somewhat prepared.
“Uncle Qi, it’s liver cancer. I saw the images in the ultrasound room just now, and it’s basically confirmed! But the good news is that if it’s discovered early, the chances of treatment are much greater!” Seeing Qi Zhiqiang’s expression gradually become serious, Zhang Jianjun knew that Qi Zhiqiang roughly understood something, so he didn’t hide anything from him.
Qi Weimin was shocked. He had only thought that his father had a minor ailment that could be cured with some medicine, but he never expected it to be liver cancer! The seventeen-year-old boy burst into tears, his face filled with panic and fear, not knowing what to do.
On the contrary, Qi Zhiqiang remained calm, put his arm around his son's shoulder, and squeezed it firmly, saying, "Xiaojun said it can be cured! There's no need for this!"
"The more difficult the situation, the stronger we should be! Steel is forged in the heat of fire and tempered by rapid cooling, which is why it is so strong. Our generation has also been tempered in struggle and hardship, and has learned never to lose heart in life." Zhang Jianjun recited a famous quote about steel, also reciting it to Qi Zhiqiang!
Although Qi Weimin did not experience those three years of hardship, he also did not have many comfortable days. He could be said to have experienced hardship. The reason he lost his composure was because Qi Zhiqiang was the pillar of their Qi family! Without Qi Zhiqiang, Qi Weimin could not imagine what would happen!
Qi Weimin tried to hold back his tears, leaned on Qi Zhiqiang's shoulder, and whispered, "You'll get better! Be strong!"
The voice was so soft it sounded like he was talking to himself.
In this day and age, few people can be diagnosed with cancer, and even fewer can be cured!
After Zhang Jianjun and the other person calmed down, they continued to talk about the treatment plan.
There's not much to say. Conservative treatment carries a high risk, and both Ding Tongguang and Western medicine doctors advocate for surgical treatment.
To make his point more convincing, Zhang Jianjun only said that the treatment plan was discussed and agreed upon by Ding Tongguang and several other doctors.
"Alright, I've explained the situation. Uncle Qi, please go back and discuss it, and give me an answer as soon as possible. This illness can't be delayed!" Zhang Jianjun's gaze remained fixed on Qi Zhiqiang. This man was indeed a man! It was clear that he wasn't afraid of death, except when he looked at Qi Weimin, there was a hint of reluctance in his eyes!
Back in Ding Tongguang's clinic, Zhang Jianjun looked somewhat dejected.
"Has everything been explained clearly?" Ding Tongguang asked Zhang Jianjun.
Zhang Jianjun knew that it was his emotions that had worried his master.
Quickly composed himself, he said, "I'm fine, I just suddenly realized how hard it is to be a good person!"
It's not that being kind is a matter of gratitude for small favors but resentment for large ones; rather, it's that fate is never fair to good people!
The idea that good deeds are rewarded and evil deeds are punished seems to be just a way for people to numb themselves.
It's like true love; it's precious because it's rare. Throughout history, love has always been inseparable from self-interest.
Good people rarely met a good end; most were harmed by treacherous villains.
Ding Tongguang found it strange that Zhang Jianjun, at such a young age, was so prone to melancholy and sentimentality. "Why do you think so much? Just do good deeds and don't worry about the future! Just be true to yourself!"