Chapter 503: Chapter 472: Race Against Death (Part 2)
The night completely enveloped this refugee camp on the outskirts of Chittagong, but the temporary medical point was brightly lit, shining like daylight.
The generator emitted a muffled roar, mingling with the occasional dense gunfire and artillery sounds from afar, causing an involuntary tightness in the chest.
This extreme tug-of-war race against death saw the Huaxia Medical Team and local doctors fully integrated, operating under the unified coordination of Professor Ruosi like a precision instrument.
"Bed number three, blood pressure has dropped to 80/50, administer dopamine! Prepare for a blood transfusion!"
"Bed number five’s wound cleaning is complete, Doctor Gu, we need you to do the suturing!"
Gu Yu stood at the operating table, having worked intensely for seven hours straight.
The cold light of the shadowless lamp shone on his sweat-covered forehead, and the surgical gown inside the protective suit was long soaked in sweat, clinging tightly to his back, but his hand holding the scalpel remained as steady as a rock.
This was a young refugee hit in the abdomen by stray bullets during the conflict. The shrapnel not only tore through the intestines but also damaged peripheral blood vessels, with a lot of blood accumulated in the abdominal cavity, making the situation extremely complex.
Under field conditions lacking advanced imaging equipment, it completely tested the chief surgeon’s anatomical skills and on-the-spot problem-solving ability.
"Hemostat, suction device."
Gu Yu’s voice was steady, devoid of any weakness after prolonged surgery.
He took a deep breath, immersing his entire mind in the wound before him.
In his mind, images of complex vascular dissection and suturing from Dai’s Surgical Miscellaneous appeared vividly, and with system assistance, he had long mastered all the techniques.
With a concentration far beyond ordinary people and youthful energy, he precisely found the bleeding point amidst the bloody mess.
Hemostasis, wound cleaning, intestinal anastomosis, vascular suturing.
His actions flowed smoothly, with no excess movements, each incision and needle pass was precise to the millimeter.
"Needle holder."
Gu Yu extended his hand.
Nurse Chief Erinda swiftly handed the instrument, her eyes full of awe as she watched Gu Yu’s stitching technique that could be described as artistic.
She had seen many top international surgeons, but a young person like Gu Yu maintaining such terrifying stability and speed in such harsh and high-pressure environments was unprecedented.
It’s not just talent; it’s muscle memory formed through countless hours of rigorous training.
"Suturing complete, close the abdomen. Push to the observation area, closely monitor vital signs."
Gu Yu cut the suture, let out a long breath, and rubbed his sore wrist.
While Gu Yu was excelling on the operating table, Lin Xinyue was showcasing an astonishing performance on another battlefield.
At this moment, she was wearing a heavy and hot protective suit, holding a tablet, shuttling between different tents and wards.
"Professor Ruosi, we still have three boxes of disinfectant stock in Zone B. I’ve already asked Ez to move them to the designated isolation area."
"Captain Luo, the oxygen tank in tent number two has insufficient pressure; I’ve coordinated with logistics, it will be delivered in five minutes."
Lin Xinyue’s voice came through the mask, carrying a hint of hoarseness and fatigue, but with a sense of competence.
Not only did she manage the complex logistics with great order, but she also squatted down occasionally, using a few phrases of newly learned Bengali and gentle gestures to comfort the distressed refugee children crying in fear of the artillery sounds.
Watching her busy yet determined back, Gu Yu couldn’t help but slightly curl the corners of his lips during a break while switching stations.
This little girl has grown faster than imagined.
She was no longer the greenhouse flower needing protection but a reliable partner to fight alongside him.
Meanwhile, in the makeshift laboratory, another silent battle was unfolding.
Luo KaiXuan and Professor Ruosi were gathered around an old microscope and several portable testing devices, with the table full of dense data reports and test tubes.
"Professor Ruosi, look at the mutation site of this virus protein group."
Luo KaiXuan pointed at the molecular structure image on the screen, his eyes glistening, "By introducing our country’s latest fluorescent probe technology, combined with your local strain database accumulated over these four years, we can reduce the detection time from four hours to forty minutes!"
"That fast?"
Professor Ruosi’s bloodshot eyes suddenly brightened.
Luo KaiXuan nodded, glancing at the remote communication device beside him, where a screen displayed an elderly face—Academician Hou Yun.
"Academician Hou, I’ll send the data over; we’ll rely on you for the rest."
Suddenly, a cannon shot rang out, causing the screen to flicker with static. Luo KaiXuan and Ruosi felt a strong jolt in their hearts.
If the signal were lost now, it would be disastrous.
Fortunately, the screen only glitched and shook for a few seconds before returning to normal.
On the screen, Hou Yun nodded, "Rest assured, leave it to me."
The two of them exhaled simultaneously.
Half an hour later.
Ruosi, her hands trembling, received data from the Peace Ark sent by Luo Kaixuan, her voice barely able to contain the excitement: "Oh my god... this is a genius idea! The medical conditions here are too backward. If this quick detection method can be promoted here, epidemic monitoring in this region will progress by five years! No, ten years!"
"It’s not genius; it’s standing on the shoulders of giants—it’s the technology condensed from countless healthcare professionals’ efforts from Huaxia."
Luo KaiXuan patted Professor Ruosi’s shoulder, his tone filled with respect, "Of course, without your four and a half years of dedication here, using your blood-earned data, our new technology would be mere castles in the air."
"Professor Ruosi, you are a truly great medical practitioner."
The two exchanged smiles.
At that moment, national borders and racial barriers completely melted away, leaving only the pure pursuit of medical truth and the shared belief in saving humanity.
Professor Ruosi’s eyes reddened slightly, having held steadfast on this desperate land for too long. The arrival of the Huaxia Medical Team not only brought supplies but also reignited the flames of hope in her heart, which were close to extinguishing.
However, this relaxed academic atmosphere did not last long.
"Boom!"
A violent explosion erupted less than a kilometer from the medical point, causing the ground to shake fiercely.
The infusion frames in the medical center shook wildly, and several slightly injured patients screamed in fear, while the test tubes in the laboratory collided with a crisp sound.
"All personnel on alert! Team one, blockade the east road; team two, occupy the high ground! Without my orders, no one is allowed near the alert line!"
Ge Zhengxiang’s low and penetrating roar echoed through the walkie-talkie to every security team member.
He was fully armed, with a bulletproof vest and tactical helmet exuding a cold murderous air in the night.
A few special forces soldiers quickly built a crossfire line on the perimeter of the medical point, the black muzzles pointing directly at the dark ruins.
Gu Yu emerged from the operating room, tearing off his bloodstained mask, frowning slightly.
The informer Amir from before came over again, looking even paler than before, his voice trembling: "Doctor Gu! The Free Army’s vanguard is approaching!"
"They didn’t find Peron, believing the supplies are hidden in the medical point. They’re... they’re bringing heavy weapons!"
Gu Yu glanced at Lin Xinyue, who was still busy, then at Ez’s father asleep on the hospital bed, his gaze gradually turning cold as a knife.
Thirty-six hours, and it’s only been seven.
The true test begins now.
"Zhengxiang."
Gu Yu walked to Ge Zhengxiang’s side, instructing, "I’ll leave the rest to you."
"Understood!"
Ge Zhengxiang clicked open the gun’s safety, his gaze like a wolf.
Gu Yu took a deep breath, his eyes cast towards the distant flickering flames and tracer rounds’ trajectory.
Whoever wishes to touch his patients or snatch supplies would first have to ask whether his scalpel and the nation behind him would agree.

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