Oscar, Randy Nickerson, the three Presgraves, and several medical staff waited at Silverleaf Hospital entrance, creating a grand spectacle.
Even the media hurried over after receiving the news. Many onlookers curiously wondered which VIP they were about to welcome.
Meanwhile, Wayne steadily parked the car at Silverleaf Hospital. Johnson saw the commotion through the car window. He couldn't help but recall that the last time he saw such a grand spectacle was to welcome Bernard.
However, Hera did not say anything about the crowd. Instead, she said to Wayne, "You can go back first, Wayne. You don't have to wait for me." With that, she took the canvas bag and got out of the car.
Oscar and Randy stepped forward to welcome her.
"Randy, this is Dr. Shadow, also known as Hera Youngworth." Oscar stood between them as he introduced them to each other. "Hera, this is the head of Alternative-Western Medicine Integrated Association and director of Silverleaf Hospital, Randy Nickerson."
Randy extended his right hand. "Silverleaf Hospital welcomes you, Dr. Shadow."
"Mr. Nickerson, you can call me Hera." Hera extended her right hand and shook hands with him.
Randy admired someone like Hera, who was neither humble nor arrogant. He answered with a chuckle, "Sure. I'll do the same as Oscar and call you Hera."
After that, Randy looked at Johnson, who had followed Hera out of the car. "Is Mr. Chime with you?"
"Yes. Johnson is my partner," Hera introduced.
While taken aback by the word "partner", Johnson also felt very touched. Did that mean Hera acknowledged his capability?
"Mr. Nickerson, Mr. Bloom." He reached out to shake hands with them. After shaking hands, the four went toward the hospital complex.
"Hera, the operating room and equipment are ready. Even the patient has been transferred over here. However, I do have a request, which I'm wondering if you could agree to," Randy spoke up.
"What's your request?" Hera asked.
"The Alternative-Western Medicine Integrated Association has set up a research group with the Alternative Medicine Association to study comatose patients. The group comprises doctors with significant achievements in psychiatry.
"But everyone needs more in-depth research on comatose patients. Hence, Oscar and I are asking on their behalf whether they could enter the operating room and observe the surgery. It'll be an opportunity for them to learn," Randy explained gently.
"Once inside the operating room, everyone will definitely remain silent and won't disturb you," Oscar added.
It was quite common for doctors to observe surgery in operating rooms. Hera herself had often been observed at operations whenever she attended medical seminars overseas in the past.
Whenever she went overseas to attend medical seminars, many also watched her operate.
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