Chapter 1217: Chapter 1217: All Talk and No Action
“Have a good rest today! Don’t worry, I’ll protect you,” An Zhiyuan said through gritted teeth, determined to catch those who want to kill Bai Xiao for the first time.
Bai Xiao was really exhausted. She’s not a special forces soldier and lacks combat experience. After today’s car accident, the aftermath of her adrenaline surge left her feeling weary and drained.
Anyone who’s been through the battlefield would feel this way, not to mention Qi Yuqing, who has experienced nothing.
An Zhiyuan went out.
Bai Xiao and Qi Yuqing washed up and went to bed, quickly falling into deep sleep with loud snores.
An Zhiyuan made a phone call, then disappeared into the darkness.
Bai Xiao slept deeply, almost without dreaming all night. After such a severe accident, not having nightmares was truly surprising.
Perhaps it owes to the baptism of war she once experienced.
The next day, when she got up, her palm was actually healed. Last night, she slightly activated her special ability, and this minor external injury hardly required much effort, although it was still wrapped in gauze. But it was actually healed inside.
She even stealthily used her special ability on Qi Yuqing’s ankle while getting up at night, believing Qi Yuqing’s ankle would feel much better today.
Sure enough, after getting up today, Qi Yuqing was surprised that her ankle wasn’t swollen and didn’t hurt much. She boldly said it was likely good luck, as the injury wasn’t severe yesterday.
Otherwise, who knows what would happen.
The two of them tidied up, and the others were already prepared.
The car had been waiting for them for quite a while.
The venue for the second round of the competition was the most famous foreign-invested private hospital in Capital City.
This private hospital covers an area of five hundred acres, not only serving as a hospital but also incorporating the essence of a sanatorium.
Due to the doctors’ high professional standards, all are expensive foreign experts with impressive credentials, making it a distinctive presence in Capital City.
Especially considering the equipment and staff, it’s said that no one has surpassed them yet.
This time, they’re going there.
There are the most advanced imaging devices here, which is why they’re coming.
They need to split into groups for imaging and then diagnose and provide treatment plans based on the images.
All must be operated by their team members personally.
Having known the requirements of the competition beforehand, they’ve made allocations.
Among them, there’s an expert in MRI who excels in imaging technology, especially after studying abroad. This is considered a specialty.
This time, it’s he who will operate the machines.
The other members will collectively attend meetings to discuss the treatment plan based on the projected image.
Only after confirming the diagnosis can they decide who will lead the surgery.
Everyone provided several plans, and each member is assigned duties according to their capabilities.
They don’t seek to diagnose an extraordinarily difficult condition this time, just aim to complete the competition smoothly, avoiding mistakes and surprises. Their biggest victory is having everyone be safe and sound.
If their competition scores guarantee a spot in the top twenty, it’s a triumph for them.
Even the twentieth spot is honorable.
Not regressing is progress.
The second round required a draw to determine their rankings and entry times into the competition room.
Bai Xiao represented their team in the draw, but luck was really bad, as the computer assigned the China Delegation to the last spot.
That means it’ll probably be afternoon.
This decision meant all the hospital machines were available for their use.
Bai Xiao looked at her own hand—bad luck!
The person in charge obediently waited.
Eventually, they saw the Alishan Delegation, led by Gu Yangzhi, swaggering over. The Alishan Delegation’s number was small—only five people, and six including Gu Yangzhi—but that was enough for surgery.
Gu Yangzhi apparently saw Bai Xiao and the others, and his gaze was as venomous as a snake’s, glaring fiercely at Bai Xiao.
Bai Xiao glared back.
See who blinks first.
Though she believed that Gu Yangzhi wasn’t behind this attack, his attitude was indeed arrogant, without any reflection on himself, still not realizing his own disgrace. Who gave him such confidence?
Being stared back by Bai Xiao, Gu Yangzhi was infuriated. Being unable to stay in the China Delegation was attributed to Bai Xiao, whose actions exposed him completely. He can’t possibly remain comfortably in the China Team.
Finding a team at short notice wasn’t easy.
Foreign teams weren’t accepting someone like him now; he could only look for a team with weaker strength among Asian countries.
He originally looked favorably on the Hong Kong Island Team.
After all, the Hong Kong Island Team’s doctors hail from the UK, only second to America, and have enough medical skills to win the championship.
He personally visited the Hong Kong Island Team’s captain, but Huang Weiguang didn’t even see him, directly sending someone to tell him they were not lacking personnel. What’s more infuriating was the person conveying this message had a face full of disdain and contempt, truly irritating.
He’d never been looked down upon like this in his life.
In verbal conflict, the other side bluntly pointed out that they wouldn’t dare to collaborate with someone as selfish as Gu Yangzhi; if Gu Yangzhi stabbed them in the back, who would they blame?
Gu Yangzhi hated Bai Xiao immensely, thinking Bai Xiao must have said something, trying to ruin his reputation. He feared no team would want someone like him. Gu Yangzhi regretted bitterly for the first time.
Why didn’t he bring two people back that day, at least he wouldn’t be such a big target.
From that moment’s impulsiveness came the current consequences, with everyone cursing him for being a despicable person who ignores national interest and a hypocritical impostor.
Gu Yangzhi felt utterly disgraced.
Fortunately, soon, the Alishan Delegation approached him, sincerely inviting him to join, although the conditions were low, Gu Yangzhi’s pride was immediately satisfied.
Some people still valued him, and those who didn’t want him were blind.
He just wanted to show the China Team how he, Gu Yangzhi, could lead a team to the finals.
Let the China Team regret it.
Their so-called honor and big picture view couldn’t bring them any glory.
Let them see what kind of talent they’ve lost.
Even now, Gu Yangzhi didn’t feel he was wrong. Maybe in his heart, doing whatever it takes to achieve the final outcome, sacrificing some people to attain the final outcome, wasn’t a big deal.
The China Delegation was making a mountain out of a molehill.
“Hmph! Some people mistake fish eyes for pearls. I want to see someone’s results, and it’d be embarrassing if they don’t even make the top twenty,” Gu Yangzhi scoffed.
Bai Xiao smiled lightly, “All talk and no action is just empty show. Who will laugh last isn’t certain yet.”
Not paying attention to Gu Yangzhi.
It’s not worth engaging with Gu Yangzhi; all he can do is flap his lips.