Surgery Godfather

Chapter 141: Chapter 0137: The First Time Shopping

There wasn’t much going on Friday, and the patient with synovial chondromatosis was joyfully discharged from the hospital, leaving only Hermes and Luo Xiaohu in the ward.

Yang Ping had been sleeping in the on-call room when Huang Jiahui called, saying she had brought some materials and was waiting in the meeting room.

Yang Ping donned his white gown and went to the meeting room, where he found Huang Jiahui rubbing her hands, panting, her fingers and palms red from strain.

A bag full of heavy equipment information from Ruixing Corporation, including complete data on shoulder arthroscopes and knee arthroscopes.

Upon seeing Yang Ping, she immediately stood up: “Professor Yang, sorry to bother!”

Yang Ping asked her to leave the materials and to stock up on consumables for the shoulder arthroscope when she had a chance.

The young girl was so excited she could barely contain her urge to jump up, she bowed several times in gratitude: “Thank you, Professor Yang!” n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

The orthopedic department doesn’t accept emergency cases, and there are no surgeries on Saturdays and Sundays.

This allowed Yang Ping and Xiao Su to have a relaxed weekend and to go shopping!

The weather in the south began to turn cold, requiring thicker outerwear.

At 8 o’clock in the morning on Saturday, Yang Ping arrived on time at the agreed meeting point.

Xiao Su showed up wearing a light red ladies’ trench coat, with a scarf wrapped around her neck. Her shoulder-length hair was dark and shiny due to regular workouts, her body curves were beautiful and full of vitality.

She didn’t wear any makeup, her lips were reddish, naturally so. Even in this dry winter season, her skin was still delicate and glossy, giving a youthful and healthy impression.

Standing in the wind on the plaza between the emergency building and the outpatient building, Xiao Su waved at Yang Ping. Her hair fluttered in the north wind, she was beautiful!

This was their first time going shopping together, and apart from the excitement, there was also some unease. Performing surgeries was routine, but accompanying a girl shopping was unfamiliar territory.

“Sir, may I trouble you?” Xiao Su handed over her backpack.

“At your service!” Yang Ping took the backpack.

“Where are we going?”

“18th Street!”

18th Street is a well-known traditional commercial area in G City, a bustling pedestrian street. Xiao Su had mentioned this in advance.

“The subway will be packed on the weekend, shall I call a ride?” Yang Ping pulled out his phone.

Yang Ping had meticulously planned for the shopping trip; he had prepared everything from bank cards, his WeChat wallet, to cash.

Regrettably, despite working in G City for several years, Yang Ping had never visited 18th Street.

In the past, apart from going to work, he would stay home and read books. Being a single homebody, he didn’t need to go shopping, all his shopping needs were met by online shops like Taobao and .

This time, he’d thoroughly researched 18th Street in advance, collecting information on everything from routes, transportation, shops, culture, and characteristics. He knew it so well he could probably write a guide on 18th Street.

Had it not been for work, he would have gone and scouted ahead.

Xiao Su smiled sweetly, “No need.”

She pointed at a car parked at the temporary parking lot on the plaza, a red Tesla Model S, an electric car.

“Let’s go, I’ll be the driver.” Xiao Su tidied up her hair, which had been ruffled by the wind.

The hidden door handle automatically popped out. Xiao Su opened the passenger seat door: “Sir, after you.”

She sure kept a low profile, as Yang Ping had never seen her drive before.

Yang Ping got into the passenger seat, and Xiao Su walked around the front of the car to get into the driver’s seat.

“I’ve never seen you drive before?” Yang Ping began to adjust his seat.

“I live in the city area, I only go home during my days off. I usually stay at the dormitory and don’t need a car, it’s parked in the hospital’s underground parking lot.” Xiao Su unbuckled her scarf and fastened her seatbelt.

“There are snacks and water in the compartment in front of you, help yourself.” Xiao Su put on her sunglasses and started the car.

“Sir, I’m honored to be at your service. Please buckle your seatbelt, and let me know if the temperature in the car is alright for you.” Xiao Su solemnly said.

“Hmm, thank you. Take the most convenient route, we have a date to catch!” Yang Ping replied earnestly.

The electric car was very quiet, Yang Ping opened the compartment, inside were a few packets of snacks and two bottles of water.

It was about an hour’s drive to the city from here, Xiao Su drove steadily and proficiently, reassuring her passenger.

“On Tuesday, I’m going to the First Affiliated Hospital for a consultation. Their orthopedics department invited me. Su Nanchen sent the invitation.” Yang Ping told Xiao Su.

“You’re going to consult at the First Affiliated Hospital? Should we call you Professor Yang now?” Xiao Su was surprised.

“I was surprised too, Su Nanchen is probably showing some respect.” Yang Ping explained.

“Will the hospital send a car, or will they come to pick you up?” Xiao Su asked.

“Director Zhao said they would send a car, but I declined. I’ll go myself.” Yang Ping was munching on some beef jerky.

“Tuesday afternoon? I’ll take you there.” Xiao Su said.

“No need, I’ll go myself.” Yang Ping knew Xiao Su was busy. Although they didn’t perform many surgeries, it was just her and Zhou Can in the operating room, and they had other responsibilities.

“How about this, I give you the car keys, and you can drive there yourself?” Xiao Su was still worried.

“I got my driver’s license when I was in grad school, but I haven’t driven since.” Yang Ping was honest.

“I can accompany you for some practice in the afternoon, it’s quick. A few practice sessions and you’ll be ready for the road.” Xiao Su smiled.

“Alright!” Yang Ping agreed.

However, thinking about it, shouldn’t it be inappropriate to practice driving in such a high-end car? It even looks like a high-spec Model S.

“When you get to Affiliated Hospital No.1, don’t be afraid, show them what you’re capable of! Cheer up, you’re the best!” Little Su was so cute, encouraging Yang Ping.

Truth to be told, why would I be scared? Whether it’s studying or practicing surgery within the system space, I usually spend months on it.

This unique experience made Yang Ping feel like someone who has weathered the rough storms, steadier, cooler and more confident than most people.

At this point, Yang Ping had almost finished reading many books about sports medicine.

Each one of them was studied in-depth, not skimmed through. He studied diligently, digesting and absorbing knowledge.

These prolonged experiences were manifested externally as confidence, steadiness, and cool headedness, as if having a complete grasp of any situation.

Yang Ping also slowly figured out some quirks about the system. For instance, if you enter the system space in a quiet environment like before sleep, it’s much more efficient than normal times.

Before sleeping, the training effect can be ten times, or even higher. Entering at normal times could only get two to three times the effect.

That’s why Yang Ping often enters the system space in his sleep, during his breaks, in the car, etc., thus improving the training effect and saving points.

Those who didn’t know would think he was a heavy sleeper, always ducking into the duty room to sleep.

Yang Ping pretended to be quite encouraged: “No fear, they are all humans, on the same plane as us.”

“I’d still like to drive you there on Tuesday. While you’re in your meeting, I’ll wait for you outside. We can head back together after your consultation.” Little Su still seemed worried.

The two chatted merrily on the way, full of endless jokes, with Little Su laughing heartily from time to time.

Unbeknownst to them, they had already reached Eighteenth Street in the city centre. Xiao Su found a parking lot, parked the car, took Yang Ping’s hand, and happily roamed the streets like a child on holiday.

“Let’s eat something first!” Xiao Su was well-prepared. Without saying much, she led Yang Ping away.

“Slow down, slow down!”

“Hurry, it will get crowded soon!”

Yang Ping had no idea where she was planning to go, taking no notice of the shops beside them. They walked a long way and turned into a small alley.

Old Chen Fish Skin! One of the three major delicacies of Eighteenth Street. Truly embarrassing. Despite its fame, I’ve never had it.

Xiao Su was very familiar with the place. While Yang Ping was still looking at the sign pondering what to order,

She had already ordered: two servings of fish skin and two servings of boat congee.

“Pay, pay!” Xiao Su held onto Yang Ping’s arm, prompting him to quickly scan the WeChat QR code.

A bowl of fish skin cost twenty-four yuan, a bowl of boat congee eight yuan. Double servings cost sixty-four yuan.

They came early and there were still seats. The shop was very simple, no different from a street-side food stall, with wooden tables and benches both inside and outside.

A canopy was set up outside. The two found a spot inside.

Gradually, many other people started to arrive and queue up.

“Eat!” Xiao Su passed Yang Ping a set of disposable chopsticks.

The fish skin was indeed excellent – tender, smooth and chewy. The peanuts inside were also crispy. Its fame was indeed well deserved.

“Later it’ll be even busier, and the queue for take-aways will be so long.” Xiao Su was very familiar with this.

The couple finished their food, Xiao Su cleared the trash, tidied the table, wiped it clean, and then took Yang Ping to start their official shopping spree.

The pedestrian street was bustling with old, established shops, and the buildings on both sides were of traditional design.

They strolled along, enjoying the view. They noticed a branded clothing store having a clearance sale.

Xiao Su immediately pulled Yang Ping over. It was a pile of high neck sweaters with a sign that read: sixty yuan each.

Xiao Su wanted to pick one, but after searching for a while, she couldn’t find one she liked. She was looking for a pink one, but the sizes of the few she picked did not fit. Most of the clothes were of discontinued sizes.

Yang Ping randomly picked through the pile and pulled out a pink one for her: “This fits you.”

Xiao Su had a look and indeed, the size was the most fitting. She had shopped this brand before and was familiar with her size.

“How did you know?” Xiao Su was puzzled. He picked it at random without even looking at the size. How could he be so accurate?

Interestingly, the ability Yang Ping gained from practicing brain imaging in the system space, to observe color, size, and even matching, was beyond what an average person could achieve.

At just one glance, he could reconstruct the clothes in his vision in his brain, then simulate putting them on the Xiao Su in his mind. Whether it fits or not, he would know after one simulation.

That’s the magic of the super cultivation plan.

Yang Ping paid, had the clothes packed, and the two continued shopping.

Xiao Su kept asking while holding Yang Ping’s hand: “You didn’t even look at the size. How could you guess it so accurately?”

Yang Ping kept quiet, but Xiao Su persisted.

Yang Ping replied calmly: “Talent! I can tell just from one hug. You hugged me so tightly that day, I naturally took your measurements.”

“Really?”

“Really!”

“So, in the future, if you want to buy clothes and choose the most fitting one, let me hold you first!” Yang Ping said earnestly.

Xiao Su looked at him, her eyelashes fluttering.