Chapter 1360
The French Civilian Delegation Arrives, and the Divine Physician Li Aiguo
Although the Yi family wasn't considered a powerful family in those days, they were already quite wealthy.
Especially after Saddam Hussein came to power, he built a large number of oil wells, and now the Iraqi family is considered one of the wealthiest families in the Middle East.
Old Saddam Hussein was a tough guy who stood up to the Russians and went head-to-head with the United States, making him a veritable little tyrant in the Middle East.
Under these circumstances, it is only natural for Saddam Hussein to purchase a private jet.
When Section Chief Xing learned about this big order, he was so happy he couldn't stop smiling.
After all, Old Sa was a generous customer; every time he bought equipment, he would give away dozens of camels as a red envelope.
Well, these days, roasted camel has become a standard dish at the celebration banquet held by the Qianmen Locomotive Depot.
"Patriotism, Old Sana is a bit picky. How should we design this presidential plane?" Section Chief Xing was a little worried.
“This is easy to handle.”
Li Aiguo had already planned it all out.
If President Dai was an old-fashioned European aristocrat who pursued understated luxury, then Saddam Hussein was a pure nouveau riche whose private jet had to be glittering gold!
Of course, an airplane made of pure gold cannot fly; it is simply a large-area gold plating.
As for this fee, it's simply a matter of passing it on to the consumer; it can be added directly to the selling price.
What if Old Sa doesn't have enough foreign exchange on hand?
No problem, just trade us oil, we'll take anything.
Actually, this thing doesn't cost that much.
The Red Star Pioneers recently acquired a gem mine in Africa and mined out a bunch of gems, and they were worried about where to use them.
Most importantly, the room layout inside the private jet must not be a regular hotel room; it must have a Middle Eastern feel, be spacious and comfortable, and exude a regal aura...
Anna, the designer of the large aircraft, was also amazed after seeing Li Aiguo's cabin design.
"Patriotism, is this acceptable?" This was the first time she had ever seen such a design.
"Don't worry, just build it this way."
Seeing Li Aiguo's confidence and after calculating the costs, Anna realized that the cost was lower than that of a regular cabin and the difficulty was not high, so she nodded.
The workers sent by the Ministry of Railways have now arrived, and with the addition of the old craftsmen, Li Aiguo doesn't need to pay too much attention to the work of manufacturing special planes.
His main focus remains on CT X-ray machines.
Just as Li Aiguo was working himself to the bone at the pharmaceutical institute.
In France, thousands of miles away, a high-level meeting is being held in secret, with the focus of the discussion being the future of relations with the East.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have recently reached several important cooperation agreements with the East, and so far, the cooperation process has been very pleasant."
"Yes, the technological development in the East is progressing rapidly and is truly remarkable. Most importantly, their prices are very reasonable and offer excellent value for money."
"I've also heard that they're currently developing a new type of electric train. If they actually succeed, could we consider importing some?"
Everyone was discussing it animatedly, and the atmosphere was lively.
At this moment, a high-ranking official raised his hand and said, "Since our cooperation with the East is so pleasant, in order to further deepen mutual understanding, shouldn't we organize some civilian personnel to conduct more in-depth exchanges and learning?"
The moment those words were spoken, the previously noisy conference room fell silent.
Now that France is determined to break away from the Northern Organization, and Russia is too close, the best way, according to the principle of befriending distant countries and attacking nearby ones, is to establish good relations with the East.
However, official intervention is too sensitive; informal exchanges are more suitable.
The executives present exchanged glances and nodded in agreement with the proposal.
However, no one could decide which field of expertise to send for the exchange.
"Our Gallic Rooster is most famous for its musicals and dances. Should we send an arts troupe? But it seems the East isn't too interested in these things."
"How about we send classical music experts over for exchange?"
"No, no, the cultural differences are too great. They don't listen to our operas at all."
Just when everyone was at a loss, the head of the health department stood up.
"I think we can send experts from our medical department there; medicine has made great progress in the east."
Commander Dai nodded: "That's an excellent starting point. Doctors who save lives are always welcome, no matter where they go. It's decided then!"
Following the meeting, the Royal French Medical Society acted swiftly, proactively contacting the Chinese Medical College to express their desire for exchange and learning.
The Chinese Medical College understood the French's meaning perfectly well, and after consulting with their superiors, they immediately agreed.
A few days later, a team of medical experts from France disembarked from the plane.
When Li Aiguo learned of this news, he had just completed the assembly and initial power-on of the tomography X-ray machine.
"So, those French medical experts want to visit the pharmaceutical institute?" Li Aiguo looked up at Director Liu.
"That's indeed what the health department meant." Director Liu frowned slightly, looking somewhat worried.
"After all, our pharmaceutical research institute is now a leading unit in the domestic pharmaceutical field, with a well-known reputation."
However, shouldn't we avoid any appearance of impropriety with these new instruments we've developed, especially this huge thing you made...?
Director Liu didn't continue speaking, and Li Aiguo understood his meaning, worried about the leakage of secrets.
"Director, don't worry, the key to this CT X-ray machine is not the machine itself, but the computer."
Li Aiguo pointed to the computer next to him that was connected to the X-ray machine.
Director Liu nodded.
The computer was installed by people sent by the Red Star Computer Research Institute, and it took several days just to debug it.
Although Director Liu was a complete novice in technology and didn't understand any programming code.
But when he saw with his own eyes that the computer could control the massive mechanical structure to move at the millimeter level, he was greatly shocked.
"I'm relieved to hear that. I'll relay your words to the health department."
As Director Liu turned to leave, Li Aiguo remembered something.
"Director, please wait a moment."
A neighbor in our compound recently fell and injured himself, but after taking regular X-rays at the hospital, the doctors couldn't find the specific cause of his injury.
I was thinking, could we use our newly installed CT X-ray machine to do a thorough examination for her first?
"You made this, so you can make your own decisions."
Director Liu waved his hand, saying he didn't care, but he was secretly pleased.
This kid always shares his credit with everyone.
They also showed him special respect as their leader.
No wonder he gets everyone's support no matter what he does.
This is the pattern.
"So, does that mean I can take your second aunt to the pharmaceutical institute for a checkup tomorrow morning?"
Inside the courtyard, Liu Haizhong seemed somewhat agitated upon hearing Li Aiguo's words.
In the past few days, Aunt Er's condition has not only not improved, but has even become more serious. She is in so much pain that she breaks out in a cold sweat whenever she moves while lying in bed.
Liu Haizhong saw this and was very anxious.
“My second aunt has difficulty moving around, so I drove over.”
"Oh, Aiguo, thank you so much! You are truly a great benefactor to our family!"
Liu Haizhong excitedly grasped Li Aiguo's hand.
Before Li Aiguo could speak, a sarcastic voice suddenly came from the side.
“Haizhong, it’s really inconvenient for you to take your second aunt to the doctor by yourself. How about I bring a few neighbors from the compound with you so that we can look after each other?”
If someone else said this, they would definitely think that the person was concerned about Auntie Er.
But the person speaking was none other than Yi Zhonghai!
Liu Haizhong knew perfectly well what kind of bad intentions he was harboring, and was about to refuse him immediately.
Li Aiguo didn't mind: "Since someone is so eager to help, let's go together. More people means more strength, right?"
Yi Zhonghai was taken aback upon hearing this. Was Li Aiguo really so confident?
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
He took advantage of these few days to check on his second aunt's condition and even went to see an old traditional Chinese medicine doctor.
The old Chinese medicine doctor spoke with absolute certainty: Aunt Er's internal organs were clearly damaged from the fall, beyond saving even by a miracle, and she was on the verge of dying!
"Okay, okay, I'll go and call a few more people to help." Yi Zhonghai's eyes darted around, and he was already making plans in his mind.
Tomorrow, Li Aiguo will definitely be humiliated in front of everyone!
During this period, his prestige in the compound plummeted, and he lost face completely. Now, he hasn't even been able to get a job at a third-tier factory.
If Li Aiguo continues to be allowed to show off, his position as an elder statesman will eventually be taken away by someone.
How could he possibly miss this opportunity?
Yi Zhonghai was very proactive and found several neighbors in the compound, including Uncle San, Xu Damao, and Nan Yi.
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.
Yi Zhonghai removed the door panel from Xu Damao's house, and led his men to help the second aunt onto the door panel and carry her outside.
Li Aiguo drove his large SUV, carrying several people, to the pharmaceutical factory.
Inside the pharmaceutical factory at this time.
Director Liu is busy preparing to receive the medical expert team from France, and the institute's daily affairs are temporarily being handled by Chen Xi.
Seeing a large SUV drive in and so many people get out to escort a patient, Chen Xi wasn't surprised. She just assumed that the residents of the compound were friendly and kind-hearted.
"Patriotism, the machines are all set up and ready. Now we can help this old lady inside."
Chen Xi opened the door to the X-ray room and said.
When the second aunt saw the strange machine inside, she was a little scared.
"Patriotism... This machine looks like an iron coffin!"
Upon hearing this, Li Aiguo was both amused and exasperated. This stratified X-ray machine was indeed cylindrical, but it wasn't one end larger than the other; it didn't even resemble the car model from later generations.
Yi Zhonghai's eyes darted around, and he said, "Yes, Patriotism! You brought Second Aunt all this way in a big off-road vehicle, only to send her to this coffin. What are you up to?! You're treating human life like dirt!"
"Comrade, please watch your words! What coffin? This is an X-ray machine, a cutting-edge medical device!" Upon hearing this, Chen Xi immediately straightened his face and coldly retorted.
Yi Zhonghai was about to make a scene when Liu Haizhong stopped him: "Old Yi! We made it clear before we came that you're only responsible for lending a hand today. What are you doing spouting nonsense here!"
Yi Zhonghai noticed that Xu Damao and the others behind him were looking at him with hostility, so he could only endure it for the time being.
“Second Aunt, look, this isn’t a coffin at all. There’s a machine inside that can see through things.” Li Aiguo explained the principle of the X-ray machine in a simple way.
Although the second aunt couldn't understand, she knew it wasn't a coffin, so with Li Aiguo's help, she lay down on it.
Chen Xi helped the second aunt stabilize her head and gave her some instructions, such as not to move around and not to be afraid.
everything's ready.
Li Aiguo turned his head and saw Yi Zhonghai still standing next to him.
"Yi Zhonghai, the inspection is about to begin. Please wait outside."
"Why should I go out? I'm not leaving! I'll stay here and watch. If anything happens to the Hai family, I can lend a hand!" Yi Zhonghai stood there motionless.
Li Aiguo laughed, pointed at the machine and said, "This machine emits X-rays. Do you know what that is? It's a type of radiation from nuclear radiation. If you want to stand here, it doesn't matter."
Upon hearing the words "nuclear radiation," Yi Zhonghai turned pale with fright and turned to run frantically out the door.
Just kidding. Militia training has already started teaching how to deal with mushroom bomb explosions. He knows how dangerous nuclear radiation is.
Watching Yi Zhonghai's disheveled figure as he fled in panic, the people in the room suppressed their laughter.
"Second Aunt, I'm about to start the machine. Please close your eyes, relax, and don't be nervous. It will only take a little while."
The machine was operated by Li Aiguo.
It's actually very simple to operate. Just press the button, and the mechanism will run according to the preset program, while the X-ray machine will also start.
The second aunt, who was lying inside, didn't even feel anything unusual. She only felt a few buzzing sounds in her ears before Chen Xi walked over with a smile.
"Alright, ma'am, the examination is over."
"That's it? So fast?" Auntie Er looked incredulous.
"Yes, all the data has been collected, and the film will be ready soon."
As Li Aiguo spoke, he instructed Chen Xi to call Liu Haizhong and the others outside to come in and help his second aunt out to rest.
Li Aiguo asked Chen Xi to call the people outside in and help the second aunt out, while he sat back down in his seat and used the program to synthesize the X-ray images.
Liu Haizhong and Xu Damao were secretly astonished, thinking that the speed was too fast, almost like playing around, but they didn't say anything.
Standing outside the door, Yi Zhonghai peeked out and muttered something sinisterly.
"Tch, what a charade! This is definitely a trick to fool people. There's no way a doctor can be cured so quickly!"
"When the movie comes out, we won't be able to see anything. Let's see how you, Li Aiguo, explain yourself. I'll make you pay!"
Li Aiguo was unaware of these things; he was only focused on compositing the film, which required skill.
It took almost ten minutes to finish. Li Aiguo picked up the film and hung it on the viewing lightbox next to him.
Chen Xi immediately came over, put on his glasses, and stared at the film.
Her pupils contracted sharply after just one glance!
It's so clear! The clarity of this film is beyond her comprehension!
The patient's bones, organs, and even the finest tissue structures are clearly visible on this film, with distinct layers!
"Patriot, look here! There's a very obvious irregular shadow in this area of the thoracic spine. This...this should be a torn interspinous ligament!"
As she spoke, Chen Xi eagerly picked up another lateral view film composited from different angles and carefully compared it with the previous frontal view film.
"That's right, this shows there is soft tissue bleeding and local tissue contracture."
It can be confirmed that this patient has a torn interspinous ligament in the thoracic spine, and the tear is located between the bones, which explains why a regular X-ray cannot detect it.
Chen Xi was also impressed. This X-ray machine was like a lens, and it was all-around, so it could see the patient's internal condition clearly.
Hearing the commotion inside, Yi Zhonghai, who was outside the door, could no longer contain himself and shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Are you kidding me? You just took a picture and you know it's some kind of tear?!"
Although Yi Zhonghai didn't understand medicine, the old doctor had said that his second aunt had broken her internal organs.
“Old comrade! If you continue to cause trouble and make a scene here, please leave immediately!” Chen Xi turned her head, her eyebrows raised.
She had already realized that the old man wasn't there to help at all; he was just there to cause trouble.
“Haizhong, you must not listen to Li Aiguo. I know an old doctor who used to be a royal physician. He can definitely cure your sister-in-law.” Yi Zhonghai grabbed Liu Haizhong’s arm.
"Li Aiguo doesn't know anything about medicine! He's not a doctor at all, how could he possibly treat patients!"
"This broken machine looks useless, don't be fooled."
Liu Haizhong didn't believe him and was about to shake off Yi Zhonghai's arm when a voice came from outside.
"Oh my god! Director Liu, is that your newly built tiered X-ray room up ahead? I can't wait to see it!"
“Layered X-ray? What a strange term that is!” another broken Chinese voice followed.
"That's right, Professor Martin, esteemed experts. Our colleague Li Aiguo has recently developed a new type of X-ray machine."
It can perform multi-angle, multi-section X-ray 3D scanning and imaging of patients from all angles and sections…
Director Liu's slightly proud voice came through the phone.
Before he finished speaking, Director Liu, beaming with pride, walked over with several blond-haired, blue-eyed French medical experts.
The Frenchman leading the group even dressed in a smart grey Zhongshan suit, with a badge pinned neatly to his chest.
Upon seeing the foreign friends appear, Liu Haizhong, Xu Damao, and the others exchanged glances and fell silent.
Upon hearing the commotion, Li Aiguo came out of the control room. He hadn't expected that Director Liu would bring the French expert team here today.
"Aiguo, did I disturb your work? Come, let me introduce you!" Director Liu pulled Li Aiguo along.
"This is Professor Martin, the vice president of the Royal Medical Society of France! He brought a delegation here for exchange, and as soon as he heard you were here, he insisted on seeing you first!"
Li Aiguo sized up the big-nosed Professor Martin in front of him, searching his mind.
I felt that this foreigner looked familiar, but I couldn't remember where I had seen him before.
Professor Martin walked over excitedly and grabbed Li Aiguo's hand.
"Oh! Dear Professor Li! You may not recognize me, but I have long admired you!"
I was sitting below you when you spoke at the Medical Association's conference.
Your comments were very inspiring to me!
I have always longed to have the opportunity to visit you in person and learn from you.
There were just too many people around you at the time, and you were too busy.
Later, I joined the International Society for Ethical Medicine!
Professor Martin's words left everyone around him dumbfounded.
Professor Martin is considered a medical authority in France, and he's known for his arrogance. What's wrong with him today?
"It's Professor Martin, the one who graduated from the Paris Medical School." Li Aiguo finally remembered that this person was indeed present at the meeting at the Medical School of Ethics.
My only impression is that this person seems to talk a lot.
"My God! Professor Li, your memory is simply amazing! You actually remember me!"
Professor Martin turned his head, his gaze passing over Li Aiguo's shoulder, and was instantly drawn to the stratified X-ray machine in the room.
"I didn't expect you to have new research findings. Could you tell me about them?"
"Of course, Professor Martin, please come in."
Li Aiguo smiled and led Professor Martin into the stratified X-ray room, giving a brief explanation of the principles of the stratified X-ray machine.
Of course, these are all principles-related topics and do not involve any internal structure.
As Professor Martin and the others listened, their eyes widened and their mouths opened wider and wider until, in the end, their jaws almost dropped to the ground.
"Oh! My dear Professor Li! Using multiple X-ray sources to simultaneously perform CT scans on the patient."
Then, the calculation program is used to synthesize a three-dimensional X-ray film, thereby completely solving the defects of mutual obstruction and overlap of traditional X-ray images!
This...this is simply a brilliant idea!
Professor Martin looked at the stratified X-ray machine as if he were looking at a diluted treasure.
As a top clinical medical expert, he knew it all too well!
What role will this groundbreaking X-ray machine, capable of directly seeing through the three-dimensional structure of the human body, play once it is put into actual medical diagnosis?
The medical experts nearby looked at the stratified X-ray machine with intense longing.
"This is absolutely God's masterpiece!"
"If this machine can be introduced into our French hospitals, the accuracy of our doctors' preoperative diagnoses will be greatly improved."
"Professor Martin, should we mention this to Professor Li?" an expert whispered to Professor Martin.
"Gentlemen, now is not the time to talk about this!"
Professor Martin stopped the experts, explaining that high-end medical equipment of this level is not only expensive, but sometimes may also face export bans.
What he needs to do now is to find out the truth and then ask the authorities to intervene.
Li Aiguo's French was excellent. Although the group was speaking in the dialect of the Paris suburbs, he understood them and couldn't help but think more highly of Professor Martin.
This medical professor is more than just a professor.
Professor Martin calmed his excitement and turned his head, suddenly noticing the X-ray films hanging on the viewing lightbox.
"Professor Li, may I ask what these films are?"
"The one from that patient just now."
Upon hearing this, Professor Martin became interested, stepped forward, and took a closer look.
"Great, that's fantastic. The X-ray images are incredibly clear. Even as a standalone X-ray machine, it's top-of-the-line in the world."
"It is clear that this patient has a torn interspinous ligament in the thoracic spine. This disease is rare and cannot be detected by a regular X-ray machine, which can easily lead to a delay in diagnosis."
Professor Martin spoke in Chinese, and everyone outside could hear him.
The people in the courtyard were stunned by the foreigner's startled demeanor, but quickly came to their senses.
Xu Damao pointed at Yi Zhonghai and said sarcastically, "Hey old man, how about it? Even foreign professors have acknowledged that our patriotic brother has developed a very good machine and is very accurate in his diagnosis."
Didn't you just confidently declare that this was scrap metal, a cheap trick to fool people?
Xu Damao's barbed words were like a series of resounding slaps to Yi Zhonghai's old face.
Yi Zhonghai's face immediately turned as red as an eggplant, his lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal for a long time.
Although he didn't know the identities of these professors, judging from their demeanor, they were all senior professors with great authority.
The experts have already given their verdict, so what right does a level 7 fitter from a steel rolling mill have to refute it?
"That's right, sir. I think you really went too far today. Your prejudice against our patriotic brothers is too deep."
"Nan Yi also spoke up, which is quite rare for him."
He came from a poor background and was practically invisible in the compound, but what Yi Zhonghai did this time was truly shameful.
"Old Yi! What exactly are you up to today!" Liu Haizhong was also furious.
"If I had actually believed your nonsense just now, I would have taken your second aunt to see that damn old Chinese medicine doctor of yours for some quack treatment."
Your second aunt's life might be in your hands! You're ruining our family!
Qin Huairu also felt that Yi Zhonghai had gone too far.
It's okay to have opinions, but you can't slander people.
She tiptoed slightly, her gaze passing over the crowd to Li Aiguo inside the house.
As Li Aiguo spoke, the professors from France nodded repeatedly, looking as if they were being taught something.
Qin Huairu's feelings were extremely complicated.
Qin Huairu didn't know if she felt regret or something else.
"Professor Martin, the patient is still waiting outside." Li Aiguo thought this Frenchman was too talkative.
Professor Martin then realized: "For a doctor, the patient is the most important. Professor Li, will you personally handle the diagnosis and treatment of the patients?"
"Coincidentally, I happen to know a little about traditional Chinese medicine's conservative treatment methods for this kind of 'thoracic interspinous ligament tear,' which can save her from the pain of surgery."
As Li Aiguo spoke, he gestured for Liu Haizhong to help the second aunt onto the treatment bed and make her lie down.
Professor Martin and the others quickly gathered around out of curiosity.
In France, for this type of complex ligament tear, in addition to surgery, the conventional conservative treatment involves injecting large amounts of painkillers, combined with long-term local heat application, and supplemented with high doses of anti-inflammatory drugs.
Not only do patients suffer greatly, but the treatment period is also extremely long, and there is a high risk of leaving sequelae.
He wanted to see what Li Aiguo could do.
Li Aiguo held his breath and focused intently, gently tracing the location on the second aunt's spine with his fingers.
This is an ancient Chinese medicine technique for regulating tendons and muscles and warming the meridians, which Li Aiguo learned from a descendant of Wang Wu, the master of the Great Knife.
The moment my fingertips touched the affected area, the pain that had been building up for days suddenly struck.
The second aunt frowned, about to cry out in pain, but in an instant, the sharp pain vanished without a trace.
A warm sensation seeped into the muscles through the fingertips and slowly traveled along the meridians on both sides of the spine.
The aching and stiff body seemed to be slowly stretched out.
Instead, there is an unprecedented sense of ease and comfort.
The second aunt's tense body completely relaxed, and in no time at all, she fell soundly asleep.
The entire X-ray room was deathly silent; you could hear a pin drop.
Professor Martin stood to the side, his eyes practically bulging out of their sockets!
What did he see?!
Without injecting anesthesia or taking any painkillers, the intense nerve pain was instantly severed by simply pressing a few times on the patient's back with two fingers!
Is this... could this be magic from Eastern legends?!
Professor Martin repeatedly tried to ask questions, but seeing Li Aiguo's focused expression, he swallowed his words and quietly observed and recorded from the side.
A full half hour passed.
Sweat beaded on Li Aiguo's forehead before he finally withdrew his fingers.
Auntie Er also woke up from her sleep, feeling extremely relaxed, and got out of bed on her own.
The moment her feet touched the ground, Aunt Er froze, her face filled with disbelief.
"Hey? I don't feel any pain at all!"
Liu Haizhong quickly stepped forward: "Really not in pain anymore? Don't force yourself!"
“It’s absolutely true, look!” the second aunt said, as she tried to bend forward to verify her physical condition.
As the second aunt was speaking, she was about to bend down when Li Aiguo stopped her.
"Patriotism? What's wrong with that? I'm all better now, aren't I?" Auntie Er asked, puzzled.
While taking the towel from Chen Xi to wipe his sweat, Li Aiguo said, "Second Aunt, you can't feel the pain now only because I just used my technique to loosen the knotted ligaments in the affected area and clear the blocked meridians, so the pain has temporarily subsided."
"However, you should know that the torn wound has not yet fully healed. This is called treating the symptoms but not the root cause, and it is not a complete cure."
If you bend over suddenly, the wound that has just closed will burst open again, and all your previous efforts will be wasted!
I'm going to set a rule for you: for the next three days, you absolutely must not bend over too much!
After returning home, he will still need to rest in bed.
"In a few days, I'll press and reposition you a few more times, and then this illness will be completely cured."
Aunt Er nodded repeatedly as she listened; now she would listen to whatever Li Aiguo said.
Professor Martin, who had been holding back for a long time, finally couldn't contain his excitement and quickly stepped forward.
"It's amazing! The pain can be stopped just by using hand techniques. This is a unique medical wisdom of the East, which is truly eye-opening."
"Professor Li, you're a miracle doctor!"
Upon hearing the foreigner's words, Yi Zhonghai, who was standing outside the door, felt a wave of dizziness and nearly collapsed to the ground.
It's over, it's completely over...
(End of this chapter)