Episode Summary
Gu Shiyi’s high-risk surgery faces complications when liver nodules and a hemorrhage threaten her life, while Wang Wanli’s shady funeral business triggers a crisis that leaves Xiao Hu critically ill. Amid chaos, Liu Ziyi juggles hospital vigils and searching for her missing father.
Spoiler Alert
Hold onto your scrubs, folks—this episode had more drama than a hospital cafeteria during a lunch rush. Let’s break down the chaos, Grey’s Anatomy-style (but with way more steamed buns and fewer McDreamy stares).
1. Gu Shiyi’s Surgery: A Rollercoaster of Emotions
Our girl Gu Shiyi (affectionately called “Gu Gu”) is prepping for life-saving surgery, but not before dropping some heavy emotional baggage. While Liu Ziyi stays by her bedside, Gu Gu casually tries to hand over her bank card PIN like it’s a Netflix password. “Hey, if I kick the bucket, take care of the orphanage kids for me?” Y’all, Liu Ziyi ain’t having it—she shuts that talk down faster than a misdiagnosed patient. “Live, dammit!”
Cut to surgery day: Jiang Yu, Wang Gaosheng, and Qin Wenbin camp outside the OR like nervous interns. Even seasoned docs like them turn into fidgety messes when their friend’s under the knife. Director Li’s team hits a snag when they spot suspicious liver nodules. Cue the biopsy drama—Liu Ziyi’s handed a consent form mid-surgery like a hot potato. But wait! Gu Gu’s blood pressure pulls a Mission: Impossible stunt, Dean Lv swoops in to save the day, and after a heart-stopping bleed-out scare… drumroll… the nodules are benign! Crisis (temporarily) averted.
2. Wang Wanli’s Shady Side Hustle Explodes
Meanwhile, Wang Wanli’s moonlighting as a funeral home middleman bites him hard. A pissed-off grandpa and his son storm the hospital after getting scammed, forcing Squad Leader Shen to launch an internal investigation. Xiao Hu—bless his moral compass—tries to guilt-trip Wang Wanli into confessing. But Wang’s ego’s bigger than a CT machine. He snaps back, triggering Xiao Hu to collapse mid-argument. Karma’s a *b***, huh?
3. Xiao Hu’s Life Hangs by a Thread
Xiao Hu’s rushed to the ER with explosive myocarditis (translation: his heart’s throwing a tantrum). Qin Wenbin and He Yingzi face a nightmare: ECMO treatment costs a small fortune ($5k upfront + $1k/day!). With Xiao Hu’s mom MIA and his heart doing the cha-cha slide into cardiac arrest, Qin makes the call: “Save him now, bill later.” But here’s the kicker—if his heart doesn’t reboot in a week, odds are grim. Wang Wanli, realizing his jackassery might’ve killed his buddy, faints on the spot. Poetic justice, served cold.
4. Liu Ziyi’s Double Shift: ICU Vigils & Missing Dads
Between Gu Gu’s surgery and Xiao Hu’s crisis, Liu Ziyi’s got zero downtime. Oh, and her dad’s gone MIA? Girl sprints home post-surgery to search the neighborhood with Qin Wenbin. Spoiler: No luck. Cue ominous music.
Final Thoughts
This episode was a masterclass in emotional whiplash—think This Is Us meets House MD. Highlights:
- MVP: Dean Lv, the unflappable surgery ninja.
- Biggest Oof Moment: Wang Wanli’s redemption arc? More like a redemption flatline.
- Tearjerker Alert: Gu Gu whispering about orphanage kids. Someone pass the tissues.
Stay tuned, because next week’s preview hints at Liu Ziyi’s dad drama spiraling and Xiao Hu’s mom finally picking up her phone… maybe. Until then, hug your loved ones—and maybe check your liver nodules. Just sayin’.
