Winning Over Dr. Redwater and the Charm of Simon Sun

Medicine is all about gathering the strengths of a hundred schools. Yet every physician treats their own specialty as a family treasure, the foundation of their reputation, and refuses to share their famous prescriptions or treatments for others to learn. As a result, every school of medicine ends up with its own flaws, more or less.

The two brothers want to write a book, not to pass it down through the ages, but so that anyone studying medicine can draw on all traditions. Judging by Serena Feng’s attitude, she’s clearly not the type to hoard secrets—otherwise she wouldn’t have explained Victor Yun’s condition to them so openly and without reservation.

Just for this alone, Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile now hold Serena Feng in much higher regard…

The three doctors were heading to the operating room. Naturally, Ninth Royal Uncle wouldn’t accompany them—Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile hadn’t earned that privilege. The only reason he showed up at all was to assert his authority after what happened earlier, making sure neither doctor lost their temper and actually poisoned someone in the villa.

Ninth Royal Uncle sent a steward-looking attendant to follow along, told Serena Feng to send for him if needed, and returned to his study to handle official business. Not once did he mention the trouble he’d caused the two doctors earlier—nor did he express a shred of apology.

Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile were still angry, but they’d been the ones to provoke him first, and they simply weren’t strong enough to win. So, they had no choice but to swallow their pride. Besides, Serena Feng was genuinely talented and humble, which made it impossible to stay mad.

Before entering the operating room, Serena Feng had someone bring two sterilized white coats for Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile, and arranged for attendants to help them wash their hands.

“What’s the reason for this?” Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile asked.

Serena Feng knew these two weren’t ordinary men, so she briefly explained the basics of viruses and contagion, and added that the white coats weren’t just sewn from plain cloth—they’d been disinfected at high temperature. The reason for choosing white was that it didn’t require added dyes.

She couldn’t be sure if dyes were harmful to patients, but it was better not to use them if possible. Besides, any dirt on white cloth would be easy to spot.

Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile exchanged a glance, then decisively changed into the coats Serena Feng had provided. This was their way of acknowledging her authority.

Years later, every physician across the Nine Provinces Realm would don similar outer garments when seeing patients, only changing back to their own clothes after finishing the consultation.

It’s a responsibility to the patient, as well as to themselves and their families. After all, doctors see countless patients every day—no one can guarantee they won’t carry viruses home and infect loved ones or anyone they come into contact with.

Just like the Master of the Mystic Healer Valley, the moment they entered the operating room, Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile were captivated by its cleanliness, order, and brightness. But what truly seized their attention was Simon Sun, locked in a battle of skill with a rabbit.

After Simon Sun learned the Crown Prince had arrived, he knew the surgery was imminent. He took a bowl of medicine to ward off wind-cold, but couldn’t sit still. He had two rabbits prepared and went to the operating room to practice, afraid that any mistake during the real operation would have dire consequences.

He couldn’t help it—this would be his first time taking part in such a major surgery. He was nervous, terrified that his own mistakes might drag Serena Feng down or worsen the Crown Prince’s condition.

Before bringing Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile inside, Serena Feng already knew what Simon Sun was doing in the operating room. She’d deliberately chosen this timing so the two doctors would witness it firsthand.

Instead of rambling on, it was better to let Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile see for themselves. Nothing is more shocking than what you witness with your own eyes.

Surgery might sound simple when described, but actually doing it is another matter entirely—there are countless details to watch out for, especially with cardiac surgery.

Even in modern times, most hospitals don’t have cardiac surgery departments, and interns are rarely allowed inside. Serena Feng had been lucky—she’d met a great mentor.

Serena Feng stood off to the side, watching Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile—so transfixed they didn’t move or blink—with a faint smile in her eyes.

It was working.

No amount of words could compare to seeing it with their own eyes.

Serena Feng didn’t say a word. She crossed her arms and leaned against the table opposite Simon Sun, watching his movements with genuine appreciation.

Honestly, with that white coat, those glasses, and his serious expression, Simon really did have the aura of a top surgeon. Just standing at the operating table made people believe in him.

But Simon’s only flaw was that he got too focused, too single-minded. Even though the three of them had entered almost silently, he still didn’t notice—three living, breathing people had been standing in front of him for ages, but all he saw was the little rabbit in his hands.

Serena Feng noticed Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile were completely absorbed, and couldn’t help but smile mischievously. She stepped forward as if to interrupt Simon, but the two doctors seemed to read her mind and blocked her, clearly blaming her for even thinking about disturbing him.

Serena put on an innocent face and stood there, looking aggrieved. Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile didn’t pay her the slightest attention—they just waved her off, signaling her to stay out of the way and not disturb them.

They seemed to forget that Serena Feng was actually more skilled in surgery than Simon Sun—she was the attending physician for both Victor Yun and the Crown Prince. Not that Serena minded.

What Simon showed today was enough to impress those two. From now on, they’d see him in a new light—and he might even earn a place in the medical book they were compiling.

Earning the admiration of these two was a good thing for Simon. If he could learn a few techniques from them, it would only benefit him—medicine is all about drawing on the strengths of many schools.

Of course, Serena Feng was even more interested in Dr. Marcus Guile’s poison arts. If Simon could master those, he’d have another way to protect himself in the future.

The Crown Prince’s two companions were proving quite useful. With their help, Serena might be able to popularize basic surgical procedures across the Nine Provinces Realm, and Simon’s path as a physician would be much smoother.

After all, it’s never easy for unconventional ideas to gain mainstream acceptance. But if the big names embrace them, everyone else will follow.

While Serena Feng was pondering all these things, Simon Sun had already finished opening the chest. Using fine forceps, he removed the rib lying across the chest and exposed the rabbit’s tiny, beating heart.

Such a small heart could barely be seen clearly without holding it in your palm and bringing it close, but Simon had no trouble—his glasses let him see every blood vessel and nerve with perfect clarity.

Gripping the fine forceps, Simon deftly lifted nerves as thin as hair and separated the heart valves—his speed and accuracy were simply astonishing.

His scalpel moved with rhythmic precision, almost as if dancing above the heart—a sight that was a pleasure in itself.

Cardiac surgery is a kind of art, and that’s no exaggeration. For the first time, Serena Feng could simply enjoy watching Simon Sun operate, and with his serious, confident expression, the procedure was a true visual feast.

Even Serena was entranced—let alone Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile. Redwater didn’t bother hiding his excitement, his eyes practically glowing as if he wanted to drag Simon over right then; Guile was more reserved, but the heat in his gaze was unmistakable.

Skill is everything. After watching Simon’s performance, even Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile wouldn’t dare look down on Serena Feng or treat her as a mere junior, much less act as arrogantly as before.

Winning over Dr. Redwater and Dr. Marcus Guile—step one, complete.