Binhai University Affiliated Hospital had nearly two thousand beds, and many patients were discharged every day.
On Fridays, the number of patients being discharged was especially high.
Similarly, many patients were also admitted.
At a large hospital like the Affiliated Hospital, it was always patients waiting for beds, not beds waiting for patients.
This was especially true for departments like pediatrics, neurology, and cardiology, where beds set up in the hallways were a common, year-round sight.
At nearly nine in the morning, in the inpatient area of the Plastic Surgery Center, Wang Dongdong's room was packed with people.
There were hospital staff like Wang Chuan, Yan Feifan, Yu Suye, Meng Yao, and Ye Lin, as well as staff from the welfare institute like Mrs. Gu and a few of the children.
The three celebrities who were there for surgery today—Fang Naiwen, Du Yumei, and Shen Qing—were also present, along with their manager, Mr. Gao.
Dr. Tan Xiao from the neurology department had also made a special trip over.
And, of course, there was Xiao Man from Binhai Satellite TV with her camera crew.
Today was the day of Wang Dongdong's discharge, and also the day her new face would be revealed to others for the first time.
In front of the camera, a somber-faced Yan Feifan stood before Wang Dongdong, who was sitting on her hospital bed, and slowly unwrapped the layers of gauze from her face.
This was all staged for the camera.
In late May, Binhai already had summer temperatures.
Given the progress of Wang Dongdong's recovery, she no longer needed her face wrapped up like a mummy, with only her eyes, nostrils, and mouth showing.
But for the sake of visual effect for the documentary, Yan Feifan had to reluctantly play along this one time.
As he reached the last layer of gauze, Yan Feifan quickened his pace.
First, Wang Dongdong's smooth forehead was revealed.
Her forehead hadn't been operated on; next to be revealed were her reshaped eyebrows and eyes.
As Yan Feifan's hands unveiled the gauze, Shen Qing, Du Yumei, and the others standing at the back of the crowd simultaneously rose onto their tiptoes and craned their necks.
They had just seen the photos and videos of Wang Dongdong from before her surgery.
The striking image of the girl with her crooked nose, misaligned mouth, uneven eyes, and a long, narrow red birthmark on her left cheek had left a deep impression on them.
They were also well aware that the young Yan Feifan had been in charge of this girl's entire surgical process.
Today, they were scheduled to undergo plastic surgery with Yan Feifan as the lead surgeon, and their hearts were a mix of apprehension and anticipation.
The results of the surgery on the girl before them would largely determine whether apprehension or anticipation would win out in their hearts.
Wang Dongdong's eyes were finally completely revealed.
Du Yumei's eyes lit up. She saw a pair of symmetrical almond-shaped eyes.
The delicate double eyelids, in particular, made them appear even deeper, like a pool of clear water.
Though not large, her eyes were bright and full of life.
Du Yumei nodded lightly.
Even among beauties, these expressive eyes could be considered above average.
It was a world of difference from Wang Dongdong's previously uneven eyes.
She couldn't help but touch her own eyes, her nervousness and unease subsiding significantly.
Du Yumei's surgery today was mainly focused on reshaping her nose tip and eyes.
Yan Feifan continued to remove the gauze, and the cameraman zoomed in for a close-up of Wang Dongdong's face.
A straight, well-defined nose was revealed.
The red birthmark on Wang Dongdong's left cheek was also gone.
However, one could still see that a patch of skin on her left cheek was slightly paler than the surrounding area.
Furthermore, there were still noticeable signs of redness and swelling on the tip of her nose, at the base of her nostrils, and along the border where the skin tones on her left cheek met.
But this didn't affect everyone's judgment.
A pair of lively almond eyes, a straight nose bridge, and a delicate nose tip had already announced the birth of a little beauty.
When Wang Dongdong's slightly swollen lips were also fully revealed, the entire hospital room erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Amid the applause, Yan Feifan took two steps back to carefully examine his own work.
'Is Wang Dongdong really that beautiful?'
'With her hair just stubble sprouting from her scalp, a face that's neither square nor round, and more than a dozen red, swollen marks from the surgery yet to fade...'
'In this state, no matter how perfect her features are, how good can she really look?'
The main reason was that Wang Dongdong's previous, shocking appearance had left too deep an impression on everyone.
As someone once said, beauty is all about comparison.
To be more objective, the eyes, nose, and mouth that Yan Feifan had reconstructed for Wang Dongdong were indeed works of art.
Once the post-surgical redness and swelling on her face completely subsided, it would be no exaggeration to describe Wang Dongdong's face as fresh and pretty.
'She could definitely pass as an 80-point little beauty.'
Ye Lin held a round mirror, about twenty to thirty centimeters in diameter, in front of Wang Dongdong.
As if seeing her own face for the first time, Wang Dongdong first covered her mouth in disbelief. Then, her eyes reddened, and large tears welled up and spilled from her eyes.
This scene made Yan Feifan sigh in admiration inwardly.
'Women, no matter their age, are all natural-born actresses.'
"So? What do you think?"
Mr. Gao turned to Shen Qing, Fang Naiwen, and Du Yumei beside him and said, "I told you Mr. Yan has the ability to turn the rotten into the miraculous. Now you believe me, right?"
"I wasn't just hyping him up, was I?"
Fang Naiwen clapped while nodding repeatedly. "Seeing is believing, Mr. Gao. We're convinced."
"Mr. Yan is truly brilliant, worthy of his reputation as a genius doctor."
Shen Qing and Du Yumei also nodded in agreement.
Mr. Gao smiled and said, "You all know that making an unattractive person less unattractive is actually quite easy."
"But Mr. Yan took it a huge step further. He turned an ugly duckling directly into a swan."
"But what I admire most is Mr. Yan's ability to add brilliance to what is already beautiful, making a handsome or pretty person more distinctive and unforgettable."
Mr. Gao pointed to Fang Naiwen, Du Yumei, and Shen Qing in turn and continued, "Today, Mr. Yan will give you all a 'finishing touch' kind of enhancement."
"Remember this day. This is the starting point of your rise to superstardom..."
Just then, a slightly plump nurse squeezed her way over to them.
"Shen Qing, it's time for your pre-operative checks and preparations..."
The staged event lasted for more than half an hour before it finally ended.
The final shot was of Wang Dongdong, holding a bouquet of flowers, repeatedly looking back and reluctantly waving goodbye to Wang Chuan, Yan Feifan, and the others standing in front of the Plastic Surgery Center.
Of course, as soon as the director called "cut," Wang Dongdong walked right back into the Plastic Surgery Center.
Her discharge paperwork hadn't been completed yet.
Wang Dongdong hurried to catch up with Yan Feifan and said gratefully, "Mr. Yan, you are my great benefactor."
"I will never forget this for the rest of my life."
Yan Feifan said softly, "There's no need for that. I'm a doctor. I just did what a doctor is supposed to do."
He thought of something, stopped, and looked at Wang Dongdong, advising her, "After this footage is broadcast on TV, you'll probably receive a lot of attention and might even get some financial aid."
"You're still young, and you have your whole life ahead of you."
"If you have the means, I hope you'll be able to return to school and learn more, whether it's knowledge or a practical skill."
Wang Dongdong nodded emphatically and said, "Mr. Yan, I'll listen to you. If I have the opportunity, I will focus on improving myself first."
Yan Feifan smiled and couldn't resist reaching out to pat her prickly scalp.
"Your new life has already begun."
"Work hard to make it a brilliant and colorful one..."
Reviews
All reviews (0)