"You know, I still don't believe you are not Fuze", Dr Feng said nonchalantly while they were walking to the cafe. He was just trying to test the water. "Prove to me that you're really not Fuze trying to prank me."
Xian Xing glanced at Dr Feng. "seriously? The death of the patient itself showed that I don't have any knowledge in medical stuff"
"I failed to perform the operation just now", Xian Xing looked depressed.
"That didn't count. It still can be that you're lacking too much sleep. Give me another reason."
"Are you asking me to show my skills in combat? 'Cause I'm sure we don't have anything that can measure m—"
"Ahh!", shouts can be heard from the ER that they just passed. Instinct that was already embedded deep inside Xian Xing made him go there as fast as possible. Dr Feng blinked and followed Xian Xing's direction.
"Stay away!", said a burly man with a gun pointing towards the staff and patients alike. He let off a few bullets as an intimidation tactic.
Xian Xing managed to catch him off-guard and used specialized moves in the military to apprehend the man. "Heh.. false confidence doesn't work if you don't know how to fight in close-combat.", said Xian Xing after seizing the man. Xian Xing looked at the gun dropped by the man when he apprehended him. "hmm? Glock 17 pistol huh? Typical crime weapon."
Dr Feng on the other hand was in awe mixed with shock seeing the perfectly executed moves by Xian Xing. And the girls in the ER that have a shift there are practically gushing about his coolness. "He really didn't lie.". The proficiency and mannerism of 'Ye Fuze' itself helped Dr Feng to believe him that he was indeed Xian Xing, a lieutenant in the military than Ye Fuze, a general surgeon which he was close to. All doubt and skepticism simmered down once an undeniable proof showed itself. Dr Feng then took a glance at all his female coworkers and immediately sweat-drop. "Seriously???"
Everyone was in awe with how proficient Xian Xing is in close-combat. The children whooped and even some of them hailed Xian Xing or Dr Ye in this case as 'superhero'.
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"So?"
"So what?", Dr Feng said begrudgingly.
A smirk.
"Ughh.. Fine. You didn't lie. You're not Ye Fuze." a second. Realization dawn. "Then, where is Ye Fuze if you occupy his body?!"
Xian Xing halted. "I don't know…", he said with just a bit louder than a whisper. And the voice itself showed his helplessness and guilt.
Xian Xing's emotions were all over the place. Who wouldn't when his whole life is being flipped around like it's nothing? Doubt and disorientation creeping in in his heart. Suddenly, an arm draped on his left shoulder and he turned his face to the left side. There stands Dr Feng Jian Dan with his reassuring smile. "Don't blame yourself. This predicament itself affects you too, doesn't it?"
To further lighten the heavy atmosphere, Dr Feng said, "By the way, your combat moves in the ER really were mesmerizing. It makes me want to see it everyday. And you are really good at combat."
"To tell you the truth, it was so smooth in movement that it made me respect you. Oh, and also your personality is really more distinctive than Ye Fuze. So yeah.. That was another reason that I shouldn't have overlooked from the start."
Xian Xing relaxed. And walk in line with Dr Feng.
"So, uhh.. What would you do now that you're probably stuck in this body?"
Xian Xing shrugged. "I don't really know as this is not my body. But then, I'm not qualified in the healthcare profession.", He sighed.
"Then, maybe resigning is the best course of action. At least no more patients die because of your unexpected circumstances.", Dr Feng suggested.
"The suggestion itself was good. Dr Feng was really simple, as in his name. Seeing him in a glance will make him look gullible, though he wasn't as naive as he looks."
They were on their way to the garden since it was recess time. And yes. They continued their conversation. The topic revolved around how to act like Ye Fuze. Though, it was going to be a really big deal, since Ye Fuze always looks weary and constantly in fatigue.
"Seriously, how am I supposed to learn to be constantly exhausted? And I'll consider resigning."
"Yeah, you do that.", Dr Feng replied nonchalantly.
"Just because this doesn't concern you, you shouldn't act so casual about it.", thought Xian Xing irkly.
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Zhan Xian Xing went to the director's office. Knocked on the door before getting in since he already booked an appointment for this.
"Yes. Dr… Ye Fuze, I presume?"
Zhan Xian Xing took seconds before nodding his head in affirmation. As we know, he's still not accustomed with the name, yet.
"What is your business coming here?"
Xian Xing stepped closer and handed the resignation letter to the director. "Director Guo, pardon for my bluntness, but I decided to resign following my circumstances nowadays."
The director, still in a calm manner, opened the letter and skimmed through the content. If he felt surprised, he didn't show it. Director Guo opened the drawer on his desk and took out an envelope containing recommendation letters. He passed it to Xian Xing.
"You are an excellent doctor. Because of your unexpected predicament, I have a proposition for you to take. Qiang De Military Camp wants to collaborate with our hospital in imparting medical knowledge for their forces next week."
"Qiang De?", thought Xian Xing with dread. "Of all the places that I can be sent to, it has to be my 'past' military camp."
"Oh, if you accept it, you will go in a team of ten including your friend. His name is Feng Jian Dan I believe?", Director Guo smiled without his eyes if one knew what to look at.
"Ah..yeah. I guess I will accept it.", Xian Xing smiled awkwardly while taking the recommendation letter. "Damn.. I guess the surgery that resulted in the patient's death really put me on his blacklist."
Xian Xing bowed a bit though he had to forcefully relax his hand rather than saluting while saying his thanks.
"Thank you, Director Guo. I'll take my leave now."
Xian Xing practically fled from the oppressing atmosphere in the closed-room.
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Dr Feng glanced at Xian Xing with concern.
"Oi, Ye Fuze. You look distressed. What happened?"
Considering Xian Xing's hidden identity and their surroundings now, Dr Feng had to use Ye Fuze's name to call Xian Xing when there's others.
"You and I, as well as eight other medical officers, are going to my workplace next week," said Xian Xing with white face. He was sure he wasn't ready to face his comrade and platoon. And especially not his best friend.
"Shit.. Zhili must have taken my death the worst. At least I wasn't faced with Xiyue yet.", he grimaced thinking of what would happen if Xiyue knew.