21st Century Necromancer

Standing in the elevator car, Daimon Michiko pressed the button for the floor, idly fiddling with her ID badge. She couldn't help but ask Chen Yu, noticing his bloodshot eyes, "Doctor Chen, are your eyes okay? They look a little scary."

"It's fine, thanks for the concern. It's just that I didn't get much sleep last night." Chen Yu gave Daimon Michiko a smile, showing his appreciation. Filled with curiosity, he asked her, "Daimon-san, do you also care about your superiors? I thought you were only interested in surgeries and barbecues."

"Who cares about you! I'm just worried about Jounouchi, that's all!" Daimon Michiko replied irritably, giving Chen Yu a glare before quickly turning away, grumbling, "What do you mean only interested in surgeries and barbecues? I also like dumplings and baths, okay!"

Chen Yu couldn't help but smile at Daimon Michiko's murmurs, yet he shook his head without saying much more. Some things would not be taken too seriously if explained, and talking too much might reveal unnecessary flaws.

Although he didn't plan on elaborating on why his eyes were bloodshot, Chen Yu still had other matters to ask Daimon Michiko. He began, "Daimon-san, how's the surgical plan I had Hiromi give you coming along? As for the surgery, how confident are you?"

"Confidence is, of course, one hundred percent. Even if it's a surgery I've never done before, I won't fail!" Daimon Michiko spoke with full vigor, her face brimming with confidence. But the next second, she quickly sidled up to Chen Yu, coaxingly asking, "But without surgical instruments, even with high surgical skills, surgery can't be done.
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So... Doctor Chen, those surgical instruments mentioned in your surgical plan, have you prepared them? Lend them to me to play with... no, to get acquainted with for a couple of days! No matter what, they are surgical instruments I haven't touched before; let me get familiar with them first!"

"That's already being taken care of. The surgical instruments are being custom-made; if they're finished, I'll hand them over to you to get acquainted with. After all, we will rely on Daimon-san's unfailing surgical skills to carry out the surgical plan, won't we?" Chen Yu responded to Daimon Michiko with a smile.

Compared to those with complicated minds, Chen Yu preferred the company of those with straightforward characters like Daimon Michiko; at least he didn't have to spend effort guessing what they were thinking.

Like Daimon Michiko, as long as her desire for surgery was satisfied, she didn't care much about other things. At least Chen Yu had heard from Jounouchi Hiromi more than once that, although Daimon Michiko liked to eat, she couldn't actually tell the difference between grilled shiitake mushrooms and grilled pork loin.

"Doctor Chen, there's a part of the surgical plan you designed that I still have some questions about..." The elevator reached the floor, and Daimon Michiko continued to discuss surgery with Chen Yu while they headed to his office together. Daimon Michiko's interest in the surgical plan she had never seen before had peaked, and she was eager to clarify all the details immediately.

Chen Yu patiently explained the details to Daimon Michiko, who was focused on them. He didn't mind such inquiries; they not only helped Daimon Michiko understand but also helped him familiarize himself with the surgical plan he had written.

The two talked as they walked and soon arrived at Chen Yu's office door.

"This is my office. You should be heading to the surgical office, right? Or do you want to stay in my office today? Just so you know, there are no spare desks in my office." Seeing that Daimon Michiko was still standing in front of his office and reluctant to leave, Chen Yu had no choice but to "shoo" her away.

Although Chen Yu didn't dislike Michiko Daimon for persistently asking about the details of his surgical plans, he had his own work to do and couldn't spend all day doing nothing but clearing up her doubts.

Upon hearing Chen Yu say this, Michiko Daimon left with a touch of regret and dissatisfaction, heading to the surgical office. After Chen Yu had resolved the issue of her medical license, she naturally accepted Chen Yu's invitation to work at Eastern University Affiliated Hospital, earning herself a desk in the surgical department.

Watching Michiko Daimon reluctantly leave, Chen Yu then shook his head and entered his own office.

Chen Yu admired doctors like Michiko Daimon who had an extreme passion for surgery, believing that it was due to the many individuals filled with love and a spirit of research for medicine that humanity's medical knowledge continued to advance.

Yet, when the person being quizzed was himself, Chen Yu still felt that a bit of a reduction in that enthusiasm might be more accommodating.

Perhaps it was destined that Chen Yu would have no leisure today; just as he changed into his white coat, sat down at his desk to organize the files Reina Shirai had brought in the morning, and began his day's work, his office door was knocked on again.

Looking up toward the door, Chen Yu saw Ayajichi Shoubu walk in, holding a folder in her hand, apparently with something to discuss with him.

Noticing Chen Yu in the office, Ayajichi Shoubu greeted Rena Shirai, who was sitting at the entrance, before entering Chen Yu's office and handing him the folder, "Professor, this is the test report of Miyako Ichinose. According to the results, she is recovering quickly, and her overall condition is very good.

However, she still has mobility issues with her limbs, especially her left leg, which can't bend independently. It has been confirmed as a complete paralysis of the limbs."

Miyako Ichinose was Chen Yu's patient with a cervical spine fracture; he had only learned the young girl's name from her medical record.

After explaining Miyako Ichinose's condition, Ayajichi Shoubu hesitated before continuing, "Following normal treatment procedures, she should be arranged for rehabilitation therapy now. But the treatment plan you have put forward does not include rehabilitation; instead, you're planning a second surgery..."

"Yes, that's correct. I am planning a second surgery for her, to readjust her damaged nerves so that she can fully recover. Is there an issue?" Chen Yu looked at Ayajichi Shoubu, sensing a tinge of resentment from the female doctor towards him ever since he had asked Hiromi Jounouchi to provide only the supplementary treatment part of his plan.

"Then... may I participate in this surgery?" Ayajichi Shoubu's eyes were filled with anticipation, she couldn't afford to miss out on a surgery that completely overturned existing treatments for neurological damage. Seeming worried that Chen Yu might disagree, she quickly added, "Even just as an observer would be fine!"

Chen Yu saw the expectant and earnest look in Ayajichi Shoubu's eyes, perceiving that she had no other motives but was simply eager to witness this surgery. He nodded and said, "Alright, you'll be the second assistant."