Part 1Reborn to Avoid the Fatal Surgery

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself back the night before the surgery that had shattered my fate.

The nightmare of my past life was as vivid as yesterday: I’d declined the general practitioner skills competition to take on that surgery.

However, another surgeon’s egregious malpractice led to a severe medical error.

My older sister, the head of the department, had pinned all the blame on me.

Even my girlfriend had sided with her, accusing me of incompetence.

Overnight, I went from a respected medical doctor to a pariah.

Unable to prove my innocence, I was fired from the hospital and faced jail time.

My parents, who had always been so proud of me, pointed and cursed: “We have no son who treats human lives with such contempt.”

The immense blow plunged me into severe depression, ultimately leading me to jump from a rooftop.

In this life, on the eve of the surgery, I preemptively resigned from the lead surgeon position.

My colleagues in the department openly mocked me, saying I wasn’t fit for the job.

“Is this really a doctor with a degree from a European university? More like some diploma mill.”

“He just runs away from every challenge. He doesn’t deserve to be a doctor!”

Their taunts fell on deaf ears. This time, I would not repeat history.

* * *

“This surgery is extremely complex. The hospital has decided to assign you as the lead surgeon. Do you feel confident?”

In the department office, my sister smiled, placing a patient file in front of me.

I looked at the file, and my body involuntarily trembled.

Regaining my composure, I decisively shook my head.

“I’ve just returned from abroad and need more time to learn. I’m not suitable for such a major surgery at the moment.”

In my past life, this very surgery had plunged me into an abyss of no return.

And my sister, who had always showered me with affection, was the one who orchestrated it all.

Back then, I had unhesitatingly accepted the surgery, co-leading it with another doctor in the department, Dr. Ryan Vance.

However, Ryan was not in good form and made frequent mistakes during the procedure.

Despite my constant reminders, it led to irreversible consequences.

I, who had no direct involvement in the incident, was caught in an unexpected disaster.

My sister, as the department head, pushed all the blame onto me.

Overnight, I became a pariah, not only scorned by everyone but also losing my job.

Unable to cope with the blow, I ended my life in a haze of despair.

My sister frowned, a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

“This is a great opportunity. I worked so hard to get it for you. Why are you refusing?”

I pushed the patient file back across the table to her, smiling.

“My capabilities are limited; I’m not up to such a vital task.”

Hearing my words, my girlfriend, Lisa Chen, immediately scolded me.

“Sam, can’t you be more of a man, more courageous? You’re so timid with everything. How do you expect to advance in your career?”

Seeing her exasperated look, all I wanted to do was laugh.

Both of them seemed more concerned about me than anyone.

In truth, in their hearts, I would never measure up to even a single hair on Ryan.

I stood up and looked at her.

“Ryan is a graduate of a prestigious university, superior to me in every aspect. He can handle this surgery on his own.”

The tragic experiences of my past life were still vivid.

Reborn, I would certainly not repeat those mistakes.

My sister and Lisa both paused, stunned by my words.

Then, Lisa took my hand, trying to encourage me.

“That’s why you should strive to emulate Ryan, Sam, and become an excellent doctor like him as soon as possible.”

When she spoke Ryan’s name, she seemed to transform, her voice filled with an inexplicable excitement.