At the same time, in the Pediatrics Department ward.
Seven-year-old Ye Qi was running around near the slide in the children's play area when a young nurse named Chen Feifei came over and stopped him, smiling as she said, " Little Ye Qi, don't run around like that. Your mom and dad aren't home, so listen to your nurse!"
Ye Qi: "..."
He felt like spitting out blood!
Last time in the Turmoil of War chamber, he was made to play a prostitute. This time, he's shrunk into a 7-year-old child? Does the Guardian have a grudge against him, bullying him like this?!
When Ye Qi woke up in the morning and saw his short arms and legs, he thought he had just had a nightmare.
The room was filled with children, chattering and making noise, with occasional wailing cries. Doctors in white coats and nurses pushing treatment carts hurried back and forth in the corridor. Ye Qi sat on the hospital bed, dumbfounded.
Next came the hospital's routine ward rounds...
A group of doctors rushed in, showered him with concern, and then left in a whirlwind.
Ye Qi then realized that he was in the Pediatrics Department ward.
His bedside sign read " Pediatrics Department, Ward 1, Bed 7," which couldn't be clearer.
This time, the escape room was set in a hospital. Ye Qi thought that with a hospital setting, Professor Xiao was likely a doctor, and he might be able to find Xiao Lou in the Pediatrics Department ward. However, he ran around the entire ward and couldn't find a single teammate; everyone was a stranger.
Nurse quickly spotted little Ye Qi from ward 7 wandering around the ward early in the morning. The little girl had a confused look on her face, as if she hadn't woken up yet and had gotten lost in the ward. She was incredibly cute.
Nurse couldn't help but walk over and call out to Ye Qi, reminding her not to wander off. Although the child's pneumonia symptoms were under control, she hadn't fully recovered, and it would be troublesome if she got infected again.
Ye Qi calmed down and smiled at Nurse, saying, " Sister Nurse, may I ask you a question?"
The little boy had fair skin and two adorable dimples when he smiled. He was also so polite and sensible that Nurse's heart softened. She squatted down to look at him and said softly, "What question do you want to ask?"
Ye Qi asked earnestly, "Does your hospital have a doctor named Xiao Lou?"
Nurse paused, then said, " Xiao Lou? He seems to be the chief resident of the General Surgery Department." To confirm, she turned to the head nurse and asked, " Head Nurse, isn't Dr. Xiao the chief resident of general surgery this year?"
Head Nurse said, "That's right, Chen Yuqing in bed 18 just called for a surgical consultation."
Nurse looked at Ye Qi: "We do have this person at our hospital. What do you want with Dr. Xiao?"
Ye Qi found out Xiao Lou's whereabouts and was overjoyed. On the surface, he continued to maintain a childlike innocent smile and said, "Uncle Xiao is my dad's good friend. He often comes to my house to play. I know him very well."
Nurse smiled knowingly: "I see. He'll be coming to the Pediatrics Department for a consultation later."
Ye Qi had already noticed what the nurse had just said: Chen Yuqing, the child in bed 18, had called for a surgical consultation.
He turned and ran to bed number 18, where he indeed saw a pale-faced little girl wrapped in a blanket, her forehead beaded with cold sweat. Her parents were by the bedside, and when they saw Ye Qi curiously approaching, the young woman asked in confusion, "Little girl, who are you looking for?"
Ye Qi didn't want to stay in someone else's ward, so to avoid arousing suspicion, he smiled and scratched his head, saying, "Auntie, I went to the wrong room."
Currently, he cannot find any other teammates, and as a "youngster," he cannot even run out of the Pediatrics Department ward.
Xiao Lou was the only clue he had, so he decided to wait for Professor Xiao to arrive. With that thought, Ye Qi turned and left, finding a spot in the corridor with the best view so he could see Xiao Lou as soon as he arrived.
***
Xiao Lou was wondering about Ye Qi's age when he received a call saying that a little girl named Chen Yuqing from the Pediatrics Department needed a surgical consultation.
The last name he entered into the computer was " Shao Qingge," but after pressing enter, the medical record page remained blank. Xiao Lou frowned worriedly: "Everyone else has been found, except for CEO Shao. There's no medical record for him in the hospital."
Yu Hanjiang speculated, " Could CEO Shao be some kind of wealthy businessman? Does he have some financial connection with the hospital?"
Those with financial ties to the hospital include pharmaceutical companies, medical device suppliers, and so on. However, considering Yu Hanjiang's cardiac arrest, Long Sen's broken leg, Lao Mo's acute intestinal obstruction, Liu Qiao's blood disease, and Qu Wanyue's immune disease, Xiao Lou always felt that the Guardian wouldn't be so merciful as to simply let CEO Shao be a rich man in this secret room.
He paused for a moment, then said, "I'll go to the Pediatrics Department to find Ye Qi first. I'll check CEO Shao's information later."
There is no case information, so CEO Shao may not have been admitted to the hospital yet.
Yu Hanjiang whispered in his mind, "After finding all my teammates, I'll set a time with everyone. Tonight, after the ward has rested, we'll all go to Peach Blossom Spring at midnight. I have something to tell you all; the case I'm handling might not be so simple."
Xiao Lou nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go find them first."
The Pediatrics Department called for a consultation, and Xiao Lou openly took the elevator to the Pediatrics Department ward on the 10th floor.
As soon as he entered the ward, he saw a familiar little boy sitting in the corridor, looking around. The boy had short hair and was wearing a blue and white checkered hospital gown. Because he was sick...
His face looked a little pale, but his eyes were dark and clear. When he saw Xiao Lou, his eyes lit up and he immediately ran to Xiao Lou.
Xiao Lou looked at the little boy who only reached her thigh and couldn't help but laugh and cry: "... Ye Qi?"
Ye Qi nodded vigorously, a hint of frustration on his face, and said in a soft voice, "I've shrunk."
Xiao Lou: "..."
Although being aged by the Guardian and suddenly shrinking would be unsettling, little Ye Qi was just too adorable, with a fair and tender face and a touch of baby fat. Xiao Lou couldn't help but reach out and gently ruffle Ye Qi's hair, saying, "Don't worry, everyone got sick in the escape room this time. You shrunk, and Old Mo got old."
Ye Qi's eyes widened: "You mean, Uncle Mo has become Grandpa Mo?"
Xiao Lou said helplessly, "Yes. Captain Yu can't get out of bed after his surgery, Long Sen broke his leg, and Liu Qiao and Teacher Qu are also sick..."
Compared to other things, simply getting smaller is relatively lucky.
Ye Qi asked with concern, " What about CEO Shao?"
Xiao Lou frowned: "I can't find his information. By the way, is the other qin card with you or him?"
Ye Qi said, "All the copied cards are in his hands."
There are two cards in the secret room that can be used to find teammates.
First, Qin Guan's " Telepathic Connection " allows him to establish a mental connection with a designated teammate. Xiao Lou has already connected with Yu Hanjiang, and can only try to connect with CEO Shao after the skill refreshes at midnight. The other Qin Guan card is with Shao Qingge, and unless CEO Shao actively connects with Ye Qi, they won't be able to find CEO Shao.
The second method is Li Qingzhao's "Who Sends a Brocade Letter from the Clouds," which allows you to send a letter to a designated teammate.
Xiao Lou thought for a moment and said, "After I get back to the General Surgery Department, I'll find a secluded spot to summon Li Qingzhao and send a letter to CEO Shao. Xiao Ye, you go back to your ward first. Tonight at midnight, stay in bed and don't fall asleep. I'll use Peach Blossom Spring to summon all my teammates. Captain Yu wants to talk to everyone about the case."
Ye Qi nodded, and when he turned around, he saw Nurse looking at them. Ye Qi immediately smiled and said, "Goodbye, Uncle Xiao."
Xiao Lou: "...Hmm."
Nurse saw Dr. Xiao and Ye Qi chatting quietly in the corridor. Since Ye Qi had mentioned that Uncle Xiao was his father's good friend, no one suspected anything and assumed that Dr. Xiao was just concerned about little Ye Qi's condition.
Xiao Lou smiled politely at the curious nurses and went to bed number 18 to attend to Little Girl, who had requested a consultation.
The little girl's name is Chen Yuqing, and she is 7 years old. We requested a surgical consultation because she was experiencing abdominal pain. An ultrasound examination revealed a rare congenital gallstone. Xiao Lou carefully reviewed her medical records and recommended arranging surgery as soon as possible. He also booked an operating room for the little girl for tomorrow morning.
After finishing with the consultation patient, Xiao Lou turned and left the Pediatrics Department ward, going upstairs through the stairwell to find Liu Qiao.
The first nine floors of this inpatient building are for surgery, the tenth floor is for the Pediatrics Department, and the eleventh floor and above are for internal medicine wards.
The General Surgery Department is located on the 7th floor, where Yu Hanjiang is in the VIP Ward. Long Sen lives on the 9th floor in the Orthopedics Department, Ye Qi lives on the 10th floor in the Pediatrics Department, Liu Qiao lives on the 11th floor in the Hematology Department, Qu Wanyue lives on the 13th floor in the Rheumatology and Immunology Department, and Lao Mo lives on the 15th floor in the Endocrinology Department.
Xiao Lou went to the 11th floor to find Liu Qiao first.
When he arrived at the ward, Liu Qiao was not in bed. He asked the nurse, who said, " Liu Qiao has been sent for a bone marrow aspiration."
Bone marrow aspiration is a common procedure for examining blood disorders. It sounds painful, but local anesthesia is usually administered before the procedure, and as long as you're not allergic to the anesthetic, you generally won't feel too much pain. Xiao Lou believes Liu Qiao is a strong girl and definitely won't be afraid of pain.
He waited a moment at the door of the bone marrow aspiration room, and then saw Liu Qiao being wheeled out, her face unusually pale.
Meeting Xiao Lou's concerned gaze, Liu Qiao nodded to him to indicate that she was alright. Xiao Lou followed Liu Qiao to the ward, and after the doctor, Nurse, left, Liu Qiao asked softly, " Professor Xiao, what's the situation now? Where are the others?"
Her voice sounded weak. Xiao Lou said softly, "Don't worry, the others are also in the hospital, in different wards. Only CEO Shao hasn't been found yet." He paused, then asked with concern, "How are you feeling?"
Liu Qiao said, "The doctor said it's aplastic anemia, and the condition is quite serious. They need to arrange a stem cell transplant for me."
Xiao Lou: "..."
Another surgery? After this surgery, Liu Qiao will no longer be able to move freely.
Liu Qiao was pale due to anemia, but her voice was very calm: "Don't worry about me, the A-grade secret room will erase the data, so it doesn't matter what illness I get. It's just that I don't understand what the secret room is all about this time? Why is everyone except Professor Xiao sick and hospitalized?"
Xiao Lou wasn't sure either. He guessed, "Something must have happened at the hospital, which is why Guardian sent everyone to the hospital together. Don't go to sleep until midnight tonight. I'll call the Peach Blossom Spring Teleportation team, and we'll all get together to discuss this."
Liu Qiao nodded to indicate that she understood. Xiao Lou gave her a few instructions and then left the hematology department to find Qu Wanyue in the Rheumatology and Immunology Department on the 13th floor.
When they arrived on the 13th floor, they saw Qu Wanyue and Long Sen sitting in the hallway talking with grim expressions. Long Sen was gently holding Qu Wanyue's hand, seemingly trying to comfort her in a low voice.
Xiao Lou was a little confused and quickly stepped forward, saying, " Long Sen, what are you doing here?"
Long Sen said with a wry smile, "I am Wanyue's family member. The doctor called me over to discuss her condition."
Xiao Lou suddenly had a bad feeling...
The next moment, Qu Wan
Yue said with a pale face, " Professor Xiao, not only do I have systemic lupus erythematosus, but the doctor also said that I am two months pregnant. Because my condition is in an active phase, I need to take medication to control it. The doctor is worried that the medication will cause fetal malformations and suggested that I discuss it with my husband and terminate the pregnancy so that I don't have this child."
Xiao Lou: "..."
Long Sen was so angry that he cursed, "What kind of messed-up setup did these four bastards come up with? Wanyue and I don't even have children in real life, and now there's a child out of nowhere in this secret room, and the doctor even told Wanyue to abort the baby?!"
Qu Wanyue's face turned pale, and Long Sen was so angry that the veins on the back of his hand bulged, wishing he could go and beat up the four Guardians right away.
Xiao Lou helplessly comforted the two: "In the future, you will have a child that truly belongs to you. The A-grade secret room will erase the data, so this child... can't be taken out either. Don't be too sad."
Qu Wanyue said softly, "I understand. I don't mind the child; we can postpone the surgery for now. However, this time the secret room has four different patterns combined. Survival isn't as simple as just having surgery, is it?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Lou felt a chill run down his spine.
He took a deep breath and looked at the Longqu Couple, saying, "Tell the doctor that the child's situation needs careful consideration. The surgery should be postponed as long as possible. I'm worried that if there's a team escape scenario, Teacher Qu will have difficulty moving around after the surgery."
Qu Wanyue nodded: "I understand."
Xiao Lou added, "Don't fall asleep at midnight. Captain Yu and I will gather everyone together." He gently patted Long Sen's shoulder and whispered in Long Sen's ear, "Although the pregnancy is just a setup in the secret room, Teacher Qu will definitely be upset. Stay here and keep her company. Call me if anything happens."
Long Sen said with a wry smile, "I know, I will always be with her."
After saying goodbye to Long Qu, Xiao Lou hurriedly turned and went to the operating room. Lao Mo's surgery had just been completed. Director Liu said the surgery was very successful. Fortunately, he was brought in in time; otherwise, the acute intestinal obstruction would have caused massive intestinal ischemia and necrosis, making the condition very difficult to manage.
Xiao Lou breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Old Mo's anesthesia hadn't worn off yet, and his eyes were still closed. Xiao Lou and the caregiver pushed the bed back to the endocrinology ward, gave Old Mo's attending physician some post-operative instructions, and then turned back to the General Surgery Department.
After entering the elevator, Xiao Lou gently closed her eyes and rubbed her temples, feeling a headache coming on.
66-year-old Mo Xuemin, 7-year-old Ye Qi, Liu Qiao with severe anemia, Long Sen with a broken leg, Qu Wanyue who is pregnant...
This really does include the elderly, children, the sick, the disabled, and pregnant women—it's a complete package!
Xiao Lou, the only one who is healthy and mobile, is under a lot of pressure.