Thank You Doctor Episode 40 Recap
> Thank You Doctor Recap
Xiao Yan spent a sleepless night, taking off the necklace with Lin Zhiyuan's ring, lost in painful memories before putting it away. Bai Shu stood on his balcony, contemplating calling Xiao Yan but deciding against it. The next day, Bai Shu presented Xiao Yan with a challenging patient, claiming he was too busy with other cases. Xu Yiran observed this was Bai Shu's attempt to keep her from leaving.
Xiao Yan quickly diagnosed the patient with Wernicke encephalopathy, preparing a detailed diagnosis and treatment plan. She then informed Bai Shu that her flight to Switzerland was scheduled for tomorrow. Xu Yiran suggested they all get together, perhaps for karaoke, but Xiao Yan politely declined, stating everyone was busy and that she felt lucky to have met them all. Later, Jiang Zhongjing collapsed in his office.
When found, he had no heartbeat but was revived through CPR and other emergency measures. He remained in a coma. Bai Shu rushed to his side and stayed there, falling asleep in a chair. Xiao Yan observed him, her emotions complex. Xu Yiran remarked that Jiang Zhongjing was like a father to Bai Shu.
During a consultation, the doctors agreed that Jiang Zhongjing, who also suffered from cardiogenic shock and three-vessel lesions as indicated by his angiography, needed coronary artery bypass graft surgery. His family was contacted and gave consent. The surgery was a success, and Bai Shu continued his vigil by Jiang Zhongjing's bedside. Xu Yiran urged him to eat, but Bai Shu refused, stating he wasn't hungry after not eating all night.
Xiao Yan then appeared with wontons, asking him to eat with her since she hadn't eaten all day either. Bai Shu reluctantly agreed. She comforted him, acknowledging that everyone experiences vulnerability and needs warmth, assuring him that things would get better. After their meal, Bai Shu relieved Xu Yiran and, gathering his courage, asked Xiao Yan about the person in the photo on her phone. Xiao Yan confirmed it was her fiancé, Lin Zhiyuan.
She shared that they were university classmates in Switzerland with differing medical philosophies, he valuing precision like a machine, she respecting patient autonomy. Despite this, they fell in love and joined Rescue Without Borders. During an operation, Zhiyuan was gravely injured but concealed it from her so she could finish her surgery, subsequently missing the critical window for his own treatment. He died in front of her.
Xiao Yan revealed her return to Shanghai, Zhiyuan's hometown, was to connect with his past and that living in Smoke Alley made her feel his presence. She admitted she initially found Bai Shu arrogant and attention-seeking but had come to realize his dedication and refusal to give up on any hope, acknowledging him as a good doctor despite his sharp tongue.
She confessed that his appearance in her life was an unexpected surprise, and while she had feelings for him, she wasn't ready to start a new relationship, needing more time to become stronger and more resolute before considering matters of the heart. She hoped he could understand her position. Bai Shu later awoke to find a note from Xiao Yan.
She explained Jiang Zhongjing's condition was stable and she was leaving for her flight, asking Bai Shu to bid farewell to everyone for her and to take care of himself. Bai Shu was heartbroken. Xu Yiran tried to cheer him up, but Bai Shu insisted on staying until Jiang Zhongjing woke up. Jiang Zhongjing eventually regained consciousness.
He revealed he had known about his condition for a long time but kept it secret, hoping that a more relaxed life after retirement would lead to improvement. He reminisced about his time in the Northwest after graduating college, where he planned to travel with his wife. He then recognized Bai Shu's continued presence in the EICU was for Xiao Yan.
He encouraged Bai Shu not to give up on his happiness so easily, reminding him that in medicine, he would never abandon a patient even with a sliver of hope, and urged him to use modern communication to stay in touch with Xiao Yan. Bai Shu acknowledged his teacher's wisdom and his own personal growth, admitting he felt powerless about the situation but was trying to change.
Xiao Yan returned to her small courtyard in Smoke Alley, tidying up and packing her belongings. She found a comic drawn by Gao Ming, which brought back memories of her time with Bai Shu. Simultaneously, Bai Shu visited the Juncheng breakfast restaurant where they first met. He ordered a Western meal but, lost in thought, left without eating. As Bai Shu exited the restaurant, a powerful explosion rocked the building.
Without hesitation, he rushed back into the burning restaurant to rescue people. Meanwhile, Xiao Yan, en route to the airport in a taxi, heard the news report of the gas explosion at Juncheng breakfast restaurant. She immediately instructed the driver to take her to Tongshan Hospital. Upon arrival, she saw a continuous stream of injured patients being brought in. She dropped her luggage and plunged into the urgent rescue efforts.
The hospital's medical department activated its contingency plan for public emergencies, with doctors and staff from all departments mobilizing. Patients with head injuries, facial burns, and cardiac arrests were treated, some requiring emergency tracheotomies. Director Lu Ping'an and Xu Yiran tried to contact Bai Shu but couldn't reach him. As the casualties poured in, an ambulance delivered another injured person. Jiang Shan immediately recognized him as Bai Shu, who had been overcome by thick smoke during his rescue efforts.
Xiao Yan was consumed with worry. She gently took his hand, silently vowing to wait for his return. Following his recovery, Bai Shu returned to work. Xiao Yan, who had remained at the hospital after the explosion, greeted him with a warm smile. They continued their work in the Emergency Department.
