Thank You Doctor Episode 15 Recap
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The video of Xiao Yan riding her motorcycle in a black leather jacket caused a significant stir online, with many netizens labeling her a "crazy female doctor." Director Lu Ping'an expressed his concerns about the impact on the hospital’s reputation and the medical profession's image. Xiao Yan dismissed his worries, emphasizing that her private life was her own as long as it didn’t affect others. Tang Hua sarcastically suggested that Lu Ping'an was more concerned about his own career advancement.
Despite this, Lu Ping'an urged Xiao Yan to be careful while riding, reminding everyone that as doctors, their actions are held to a higher standard. Meanwhile, other colleagues, like Chen Zhi and Lin Zhi, admired Xiao Yan's coolness and even considered buying similar jackets and riding with her. Following the video's viral spread, Xiao Yan and Tang Hua began receiving harassing phone calls daily, with callers insulting them and questioning their fitness to be doctors.
It became clear that Hao Jia Jia had leaked their phone numbers online. Concerned about the cyberbullying, Jiang Shan and Lin Zhi offered Xiao Yan a place to stay for safety, but Xiao Yan assured them she was fine, though she did warn that she would report further calls to the police. Xu Yiran tried to downplay the threats, suggesting "keyboard warriors" were mostly harmless.
Bai Shu, having overheard the calls and sensing the gravity of the situation, discreetly arranged to meet Hao Jia Jia. At a café, Bai Shu introduced himself as a doctor from Tongshan Hospital, correcting Hao Jia Jia's assumption that he was a reporter. He presented her with surveillance footage from her hospital visit, explaining that Xiao Yan had initially tried to prevent him from exposing her, hoping to give Hao Jia Jia a chance to rectify her actions.
Bai Shu offered her a stark choice: apologize publicly and clarify the truth, or face exposure, highlighting that the consequences of each path were vastly different. After the meeting, Hao Jia Jia publicly released a video, confessing that she had fabricated the assault claims and faked the bloody photos. She admitted to spreading malicious rumors out of anger because the doctors refused her "exaggerated and unreasonable requests."
Her public apology, orchestrated by Bai Shu, brought a sense of relief to the Emergency Department staff. The police subsequently detained Hao Jia Jia for five days for online defamation, underscoring the serious repercussions of cyberbullying. Xiao Yan, impressed, thanked Bai Shu for his intervention. Bai Shu, with a hint of self-satisfaction, attributed his success to his innate charm, much to Xiao Yan's amusement.
Despite the resolution of Hao Jia Jia's false claims, public discussions continued regarding the perceived high costs and reasonableness of fees at Tongshan Hospital’s EICU. Dean Jiang Zhongjing, seeing an opportunity to both educate the public and promote the newly established EICU, instructed Director Lu Ping'an to send two doctors to participate in a television program called "Wishing You Safe and Sound." Lu Ping'an enthusiastically agreed and recommended Xiao Yan and Bai Shu.
He acknowledged Bai Shu's playful nature but praised his professional competence and potential to attract female viewers, which he felt would benefit the program. Dean Jiang was visibly impressed with Lu Ping'an's proactive approach. Xiao Yan initially tried to decline the invitation, citing her heavy patient workload, but Lu Ping'an's persistence, emphasizing it was a direct request from Dean Jiang and an important public relations opportunity for the EICU, eventually swayed her.
Bai Shu, after feigning disinterest, readily accepted, jokingly remarking that his participation would guarantee high ratings. At the TV studio, Xiao Yan appeared visibly nervous, but Bai Shu lightened the mood with a playful pun about "Black Cat Detective" and "Black Cat Nervous." The host, He Zhi Shu, commended their composure, and the program went smoothly. Afterwards, a heavy rain began, and Xiao Yan's motorcycle was still in repair.
She declined Bai Shu's offer for a ride, opting to call a taxi. However, finding no available taxis, she was eventually picked up by Bai Shu. During the ride, Xiao Yan observed that beneath Bai Shu's often aloof exterior lay a kind heart, a warmth he seemingly kept hidden. Bai Shu, in turn, noted Xiao Yan's multifaceted personality—the free-spirited motorcyclist, the dedicated doctor, and the contemplative individual—and questioned which one was her true self.
Meanwhile, a patient named Wang Lin Guo was admitted after falling off his horse. Deeply superstitious, he refused treatment from Chen Zhi, citing incompatible zodiac signs (Chen Zhi was a tiger, Wang Lin Guo a sheep, creating a "tiger and sheep" conflict). He insisted on being treated by Xu Yiran, whose ox zodiac was deemed compatible with his sheep sign.
Xu Yiran diagnosed Wang Lin Guo with a scapula fracture, requiring surgery, but the patient further complicated matters by attempting to choose his bed. Xu Yiran later vented his frustration to Tang Hua and Lin Zhi during lunch, describing Wang Lin Guo's behavior as ludicrous. Chen Zhi, attempting to curry favor with Tang Hua, ate spicy hotpot with her, despite his aversion to spice, but Tang Hua abruptly left the table.
Xu Yiran advised Chen Zhi to adopt a more relaxed approach, reminding him of the adage, "If I get it, it's luck. If I don't, it's fate." Wang Lin Guo continued to be difficult, rejecting the scheduled surgery because his "master" had calculated Sunday morning, between 7 and 9 AM, as the only auspicious time. He insisted that surgery performed during this "Chen period" would ensure faster healing and no complications.
Despite the doctors' attempts to explain the importance of timely medical intervention, Wang Lin Guo remained resolute in his belief in his master's predictions. Unable to proceed, Xu Yiran reported the situation to Director Lu Ping'an, who decided they needed to approach Wang Lin Guo's master directly. Bai Shu volunteered to go, and Xiao Yan agreed to join him, stating that resolving the patient's refusal was paramount.
Upon visiting Wang Lin Guo to get the master's contact information, the patient mistakenly assumed Xiao Yan and Bai Shu were a married couple seeking the master's help with fertility, causing Xu Yiran to secretly chuckle. Playing along with the charade, Bai Shu and Xiao Yan located Master Yi at a secluded spot. Bai Shu offered Master Yi an empty bank card with a purported 100,000 yuan as a "token of appreciation" to secure his "help."
Master Yi, swayed by the money, agreed to make an exception for them. He then proceeded to perform a series of comical and theatrical rituals, which Xiao Yan discreetly filmed with her phone. After collecting sufficient evidence, Bai Shu called the police. They kept Master Yi distracted until the police arrived to arrest him, congratulating each other on their successful "collaboration."
In the aftermath, Wang Lin Guo, realizing his "master" was a fraud, finally agreed to proceed with the surgery without further delay. The operation was successful, and he expressed his sincere gratitude to Bai Shu and Xiao Yan. Xu Yiran, witnessing their success, once again playfully teased them about their "relationship," but Xiao Yan quickly clarified that their "success" referred to their mission, not a romantic entanglement. Bai Shu merely smirked, leaving Xu Yiran to ponder his own conclusions.
Separately, Jiang Shan, to show her appreciation for Lu Ping'an's recommendation of Old Pan, prepared a meal for him, knowing he preferred richer flavors than the hospital cafeteria's offerings. She explained that Old Pan's diligence had greatly impressed her colleague Xian Yun. Lu Ping'an, though pleased, expressed concern about the potential for gossip among colleagues and asked Jiang Shan not to prepare meals for him in the future, fearing it could negatively impact her.
A new emergency case arrived at Tongshan Hospital: Lin Li Xia, a 35-year-old woman nearly seven months pregnant, was brought in unconscious after collapsing during a walk. Xiao Yan's examination revealed severe malnutrition, and an initial assessment showed a high heart rate due to Atrial Fibrillation and low blood pressure. Her husband explained that Lin Li Xia had been a strict vegetarian since they married, believing it would help them conceive after previous difficulties.
Once pregnant, her adherence became even more rigid; she refused to eat meat or take any medication, convinced that chemicals in drugs and B-ultrasound radiation would harm her baby's neuron-development. Despite the critical need for intervention, Lin Li Xia vehemently refused any treatment, including nutrient IVs and medication like IV verapamil and diltiazem, accusing the doctors of trying to profit from her and kill her child.
A B-ultrasound confirmed severe fetal growth retardation, with the seven-month fetus appearing only five months old due to insufficient iron and protein intake. Tests also revealed anemia, vitamin deficiency, and abnormal kidney function. Bai Shu tried to reason with her, but she became agitated and accused him of wanting to earn "heartless money."
Director Lu Ping'an, while acknowledging the seriousness of her condition, reminded the staff that they could not force treatment without patient consent, but also stressed that Bai Shu's aggressive communication reflected poorly on the department. Xiao Yan, as Lin Li Xia's attending physician, attempted to persuade her to prioritize her and her baby’s health, emphasizing the risks of uncontrolled arrhythmia, which could necessitate an emergency cesarean section.
Lin Li Xia, however, remained unyielding, stubbornly stating that her actions were "for him" and demanding that everyone leave her room. Suddenly, Lin Li Xia's blood pressure dropped critically, her heart rate spiked, and fetal movement significantly decreased. Xiao Yan immediately ordered emergency medication, including diltiazem and increased oxygen. Lin Li Xia still fought against the treatment, threatening to sue, but Xiao Yan firmly warned her that her baby's life was in grave danger and an immediate C-section was necessary.
Even after the medication stabilized her heart rate, Lin Li Xia believed she was fine and tried to climb out of bed, refusing any surgery or anesthesia. Xiao Yan, with urgency in her voice, made it clear that the stabilization was temporary and if the baby wasn't delivered, it would die.
Despite her husband's desperate pleas, Lin Li Xia continued to resist, accusing the doctors of coercion and attempting to leave the hospital, prompting Xiao Yan to issue a stark warning: if she left, her child would die.
