Chapter 621 - 620: Regardless of the Cost, Regardless of the Consequences
Chapter 621: Chapter 620: Regardless of the Cost, Regardless of the Consequences
Yan Feifan gave the five-axis, variable-direction mechanical surgical arm a quick test.
To Yan Feifan, the way the arm twisted and turned made it look like a long worm with some sort of zombie sickness. It was utterly hideous.
Although its movements didn’t quite suit Yan Feifan’s aesthetic tastes, the angle, precision, and operational sensitivity of its five universal joints—along with the maximum tension the arm could withstand—all met the necessary requirements.
In Yan Feifan’s words, it was barely usable.
The only issue was that it still needed a suction tube to be added for aspirating any blood that might appear during a procedure.
Around 8 PM, Yan Ziruo and Yu Suye returned from working out together at the fitness club.
Together, they moved the mechanical surgical arm into Yan Feifan’s bedroom so he could practice and get used to it at night.
Afterward, the Yan siblings, Yu Suye, and Wang Chuan went to the dining room together to eat the sumptuous dinner prepared by Du Qiu.
Just as they were about to start eating, Yan Ziruo said mysteriously, "Feifan, we ran into someone at the gym. Guess who?"
Yan Feifan couldn’t be bothered to answer her.
Yan Ziruo pouted. "It was that supercar guy, Guan Zhe."
Yan Feifan’s expression turned cold. He looked at Yu Suye and asked, "Did that guy bother you again?"
"No, he just said a simple hello and gave some pointers on our workout form..."
Yu Suye quickly added, "He was mainly giving your sister pointers on her form. I didn’t let him give me any."
Yan Feifan snorted. "The way you two go to the gym is so inconsistent. It’s completely ineffective, and you’re more likely to injure your muscles. You’d be better off just going for a run on a university campus."
Yan Ziruo shot him a glare. "And whose fault is that?"
"It’s all your fault! You’re always stirring up some kind of trouble, making us worry sick about you. How are we supposed to have the peace of mind to go to the gym regularly?"
"Let me tell you, I’m even starting to get a little belly."
Yan Feifan rolled his eyes and muttered, "You eat so much, and you’re constantly snacking on fruit. It’d be a miracle if you *didn’t* get fat."
This made Yan Ziruo furious. She shot back, "And isn’t that your fault too? The food at home is so nutritious and delicious because it’s meant to help you recover. How am I supposed to resist?"
"How about this? Why don’t you accommodate me for a change and eat diet food every day?"
Wang Chuan couldn’t help but laugh. "Ziruo, you’re not fat at all. Looking at your build, it’s clearly within a very standard, healthy weight range."
"Medically speaking, an appropriate amount of body fat is entirely beneficial, with no downsides. Our body’s fat layer effectively protects our internal organs, reduces shock from impacts and friction between organs, and can also prevent things like stomach or kidney prolapse..."
Yan Feifan took over. "Sis, don’t dismiss it. If a heavy person and a skinny person both get hit by a car and sent flying, their injuries would be vastly different."
Yu Suye chimed in, "Sis, we have practical experience with this. In the same situation, a skinny person really does end up with more severe injuries."
Yan Ziruo scoffed. "Don’t try to fool me with extreme examples."
"The King of Chu loved slender waists, the Tang Dynasty considered plumpness beautiful, and today’s society values being thin with a good figure—curvy in all the right places."
She pinched her belly and said glumly, "My standards aren’t even that high. I just want to get rid of this little tummy."
Wang Chuan chuckled. "That’s easy enough to solve."
"Ziruo, if you worked out with Yanyan every day just like she does, your belly would definitely be gone in half a month at most."
Yan Ziruo shook her head. "But I have to work."
"Even though Feifan is supporting me and I don’t have to work, I don’t want to become a parasite who just eats and waits to die."
"This girl still has some aspirations, you know..."
Yan Feifan made a gagging face and was immediately smacked on the shoulder by his sister.
Still not satisfied, Yan Ziruo punched her brother lightly with her small fist before changing the subject. "Anyway, on to serious business."
"This weekend, I’m going to Jingcheng too."
"As a major shareholder, I need to conduct an on-site inspection of how Zeng Ni’s company is coming along. I’ll also relax and do some sightseeing, maybe climb the Great Wall."
Yu Suye reminded her, "Sis, it’s still a bit hot to be climbing the Great Wall now. October is the best time to go."
Yan Ziruo said dismissively, "The main reason is to inspect the company’s preparations. The fun is just a bonus. I’ll decide whether to climb the Great Wall based on the weather when I’m there."
"Suye, do you want to come back to Jingcheng with me?"
Yu Suye hesitated for a moment. "I’d better not. Mr. Chen is thinking of scheduling a practice session for penile reconstruction surgery this weekend."
Just then, Wang Chuan’s phone rang.
He picked up his phone, glanced at it, and said, "It’s a call from Dr. Ning Shan of Baiyun Medical Beauty."
Wang Chuan put the call on speaker and asked, "Mr. Ning, any changes for tomorrow?"
Before he had even finished speaking, Ning Shan’s voice came through the phone.
"Mr. Wang, no changes. I will arrive at your place on time tomorrow at noon. I’m well aware of how tight Mr. Yan’s schedule is, and I won’t waste this opportunity."
"It’s about something else..."
After a two-second pause, Mr. Ning’s voice came again. "We have a patient here, someone from Thailand, who is undergoing male-to-female surgery."
"The patient has already completed the gender reassignment surgery at our facility and now wants plastic surgery and body contouring."
"The only thing is, this person’s build and facial features are quite rugged."
"However, this person is demanding to be turned into a voluptuous, peerless beauty, at any cost and regardless of the consequences."
"’At any cost and regardless of the consequences?’" Wang Chuan repeated.
Mr. Ning affirmed over the phone, then continued, "This person has quite a story. We’re well aware that they have an ulterior motive for making such a request."
"As for what that motive is, the person is extremely tight-lipped, and we haven’t been able to find out anything..."
Wang Chuan frowned and couldn’t help but say, "Mr. Ning, ’at any cost, regardless of the consequences’... that sounds like they have a death wish."
"The motivation for something like this can only be one of two things: love or revenge!"
Mr. Ning gave a soft hum of agreement. "That’s what we suspect as well. But no matter how we tried to inquire or offer counseling, nothing worked."
"One more thing, Mr. Wang. This person is seriously rich."
He sighed again. "Although the patient is wealthy, given their build and basic facial structure, even with our current capabilities, and even if we go all out without considering the cost or consequences, turning them into a voluptuous, peerless beauty is still beyond us."
"Mr. Wang, this person would be an excellent surgical subject for Mr. Yan."
"At any cost, regardless of the consequences... Mr. Yan can have free rein to really show off his skills on this patient."
"For a plastic surgeon, an opportunity like this to practice is a once-in-a-lifetime chance."
"More importantly, there’s big money to be made."
"Mr. Wang, could you ask Mr. Yan if he’s interested?"
Wang Chuan’s brow furrowed even deeper. He was just about to refuse outright when he heard Yan Feifan’s voice.
"Mr. Ning, send me the patient’s detailed file first. I’ll take a look before deciding."
Mr. Ning replied with obvious excitement, "Of course, Mr. Yan..."
After the call with Ning Shan ended, Wang Chuan said reproachfully, "Feifan, we shouldn’t take a surgery like this."
"Mr. Wang, Sis, Suye..."
Yan Feifan met their gazes and said, "This person has already had gender reassignment surgery. For them, there’s no turning back."
"Mr. Ning couldn’t find out the reason for their desperation, but I should be able to dig something up through my channels in the relevant departments."
"If the real story is sympathetic, I don’t mind helping them out."
"I get to fulfill their wish, practice my skills, and make money. It’s killing three birds with one stone..."