2026-07-31 07:22:31The red light above Catheterization Lab One remained on.
Outside…
Doctors, nurses, and hospital staff filled the hallway.
No one spoke.
Everyone stared at the closed doors.
Sophia stood beside her father, her hands tightly clasped together.
“What happened?”
A young nurse finally answered.
“Professor Hayes collapsed.”
Sophia’s face turned pale.
“What?”
“The professor had a heart attack.”
She covered her mouth.
“And Ethan…”
The nurse looked toward the operating room.
“He’s inside.”
Sophia frowned.
“Inside?”
“Yes.”
“He insisted on treating Professor Hayes.”
Sophia looked confused.
“But…”
“He’s not a doctor.”
The nurse smiled nervously.
“That’s what everyone said.”
“But Professor Hayes trusted him.”
Sophia slowly looked back at the operating room.
For some reason…
She believed Ethan would succeed.
…
Inside the operating room…
The atmosphere was tense.
Machines beeped continuously.
Professor Hayes lay unconscious on the operating table.
His blood pressure was dangerously low.
The heart monitor showed an unstable rhythm.
Ethan stood beside him.
His eyes were calm.
The Master Medical Knowledge filled his mind with every detail he needed.
The assisting doctors watched him carefully.
No one dared interrupt.
Ethan examined the live imaging on the monitor.
“There.”
He pointed at a dark section of the artery.
“Ninety-eight percent blockage.”
One cardiologist looked closer.
He gasped.
“He’s right.”
Another whispered,
“I didn’t even notice it.”
Ethan extended his hand.
“Guidewire.”
A nurse immediately placed it in his hand.
He worked with steady precision.
Every movement was smooth.
Every decision was confident.
The room was silent except for the machines.
One young doctor quietly whispered,
“It’s like watching Professor Hayes twenty years ago.”
Another shook his head.
“No.”
“Even Professor Hayes wasn’t this calm.”
The catheter slowly advanced through the artery.
Everyone watched the screen.
Closer.
Closer.
Then…
The blockage came into view.
Ethan didn’t hesitate.
“Balloon.”
The balloon catheter was positioned perfectly.
“Inflate.”
The artery slowly expanded.
Blood began flowing again.
The monitor immediately responded.
Professor Hayes’ heart rhythm became stronger.
The blood pressure started climbing.
The entire operating room held its breath.
Ethan wasn’t finished.
“Drug-eluting stent.”
A nurse handed it over.
Within seconds…
The stent was successfully deployed.
The artery was completely open.
Bright red blood flowed normally again.
The heart monitor changed.
Beep…
Beep…
Beep…
A strong.
Steady rhythm.
The lead cardiologist stared at the screen.
“It’s over…”
“The blood flow is restored.”
Another checked the monitor again.
“Heart rate seventy-two.”
“Blood pressure normalizing.”
“He’s stable.”
Silence.
Nobody moved.
Then…
Applause.
One doctor started clapping.
Another joined.
Soon…
The entire operating room erupted into applause.
Several nurses wiped away tears.
The senior cardiologist removed his surgical mask.
“I’ve been a heart surgeon for thirty years.”
“I’ve never seen anything like that.”
Another doctor nodded.
“It was flawless.”
Ethan slowly removed his gloves.
At that moment…
Professor Hayes’ fingers moved.
His eyes slowly opened.
The first person he saw…
Was Ethan.
A weak smile appeared on his face.
“I knew…”
“…you could do it.”
Ethan smiled.
“You should be resting.”
Professor Hayes laughed weakly.
“I suppose…”
“…I should.”
The system suddenly appeared.
Emergency Mission Complete!
Professor Adrian Hayes Successfully Saved.
Rewards Issued:
Master Medical Knowledge Upgraded to Grandmaster Level
+1,000 System Points
Special Reward Unlocked: Medical Network Authority
Bonus Reward: Professor Hayes’ Absolute Trust Acquired.
The screen disappeared.
Ethan quietly exhaled.
The operation was over.
A nurse opened the operating room doors.
Outside…
Dozens of people immediately stood.
Director Stanton rushed forward.
“How is he?”
The senior cardiologist smiled broadly.
“The operation was successful.”
“Professor Hayes is stable.”
The hallway erupted with cheers.
Sophia hugged her father tightly.
Tears streamed down both their faces.
Moments later…
Ethan walked out.
Everyone turned toward him.
The hallway fell silent.
Director Stanton stepped forward.
Then…
To everyone’s surprise…
He bowed deeply.
“Mr. Cole.”
“On behalf of City General Hospital…”
“Thank you.”
One by one…
Every doctor.
Every nurse.
Every member of the medical staff bowed as well.
“Thank you, Mr. Cole!”
Their voices echoed through the hallway.
Sophia looked at Ethan with admiration.
She had never met anyone like him.
Not someone who could change people’s lives so effortlessly.
As Ethan smiled politely…
His phone suddenly vibrated.
A new message appeared.
Unknown Sender
Congratulations on saving Professor Hayes.
Your performance exceeded our expectations.
We look forward to meeting you tonight.
— The Crown Society
Ethan stared at the message for a few seconds.
They already knew.
Which meant…
Someone had been watching the entire operation.
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