1970s Gangster Couple

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Xiao Xiao leaned in for a closer look at Elder Zhang for a while. If treated with the best efforts, prolonging his life for another six months shouldn't be a problem.

Elder Zhang was not in good spirits. The visitors who came to see him stood by the bed for a while before gradually leaving the ward.

Xiao Xiao left the ward and went straight to find Director Dong, "Uncle Dong, can I see Elder Zhang's medical records?"

Director Dong hesitated a bit, "This..."

"Let Teacher Xiao take a look." The guard beside Elder Zhang had already reported to the higher-ups when Xiao Xiao came to see him.

Director Dong then nodded and handed the medical records to Xiao Xiao.

After looking through them, Xiao Xiao realized that with the rate of Elder Zhang's cancer progression, prolonging his life for half a year would not be easy.

Xiao Xiao turned to Director Dong, "Uncle Dong, Elder Dong, with Elder Zhang's condition, can you help maintain it for half a year?"

Elder Dong and Director Dong hesitated for a while but finally nodded, "It's just that Elder Zhang will have to suffer a bit more." In fact, for cancer caused by nuclear radiation like Elder Zhang's, there is no cure. Delaying it is merely prolonging his suffering.

Western medical treatment is simplistic and brutal, treating the head when it aches and the foot when it hurts. Elder Zhang himself knew about his condition and had already given up on the idea of surgery.

Even with surgery, it could only delay the inevitable but couldn't stop the spread of cancer cells.

Xiao Xiao also knew that with the current medical technology, it was impossible for Elder Zhang to live without suffering. She nodded, "That's very good then." She turned around and said to Professor Wang, "Professor, please convey to Elder Zhang not to give up hope. If the project succeeds, curing his disease won't be a problem, and he could even be healthier than before he fell ill."

Professor Wang nodded eagerly. The teacher did not lack the will to live; he just knew that his disease was incurable, which is why he had given up on the idea of surgery.

Elder Zhang was also aware of quantum computers, and if Xiao Xiao's words were conveyed to him, he would likely be willing to give it a try.

Considering Elder Dong and Dean Dong were present, Xiao Xiao did not mention anything about quantum computers.

However, her words greatly surprised both of them. They were instinctively skeptical. What kind of project could cure cancer? Seeing Xiao Xiao did not elaborate, they understood it was not their place to ask.

Both wisely chose not to voice their questions. Elder Dong chatted with Xiao Xiao for a while but couldn't help saying, "Xiao Xiao, your talent in traditional Chinese medicine is rare in my lifetime. If you have time, you should also look into traditional Chinese medicine books. Aren't you interested in acupuncture? Whenever you come to me, I am available."

His words immediately drew glaring looks from Professors Xu and Wang.

Professor Xu pulled Xiao Xiao aside. Facing Elder Dong, who was even older, Professor Xu managed not to lose his temper, only squeezing out a smile, "Elder Dong, if you're looking for a disciple, there are many students at the medical university. Please feel free to find one. Xiao Xiao has more important things to do; she doesn't have the time to study medicine. Xiao Xiao, you've seen Elder Zhang, and these days have been exhausting. You should go back and rest."

He stood between Xiao Xiao and Elder Dong, fearing she might actually be persuaded by Elder Dong to study Western medicine.

Wang Wei, with his hands in his pockets, stood aside. Seeing him becoming impatient, Xiao Xiao took the opportunity to say, "Alright then, seniors, we'll be taking our leave now."