Chapter 10, Brother Gu is a true man, a man of iron and blood

Long Wu noticed something unusual and quickly went over to grab Gu Kun: "Captain, are you alright? You were fine during that huge wave just now, how can you not stand steady with this small wave now?"

Gu Kun noticed that his sister had specially prepared lunch again, and he felt an indescribable awkwardness. However, he was indeed very hungry due to his excessive physical exertion, so he said nothing more and began to eat voraciously.

The undeniable aura that Gu Kun exuded instantly subdued the crowd

His surgical skills were honed through many years of hard conditions at sea in his previous life

For a vessel of 200 tons, this wave is also quite critical. Navigation may not pose a problem, but trawling operations are nearly impossible

Gu Pan found it uninteresting and awkwardly explained: "Isn't this just to clear out the freezer for the swordfish? If these frozen buns aren't steamed, they'll go bad, and I don't want to waste them. Eating them early or late is still eating."

There is no cold storage on the ship, but there is a freezer, so storing a few hundred pounds of meat is not a challenge

He secretly regretted why, after being reborn, he did not go to the hospital to have his appendix removed at the first opportunity

Cases of appendicitis caused by encountering rough seas after meals are not uncommon at sea. Moreover, ocean-going vessels sometimes do not dock for several months, leaving no opportunity for surgery in the vast ocean. Once a serious illness requiring surgery occurs, it is highly likely that one may die directly.

If it feels slow, then one can only take the risk to go to Da Nang, which takes just a little over one day and one night, approximately 30 hours. However, our passports from Lan Fang do not have visa exemption in Vietnam, and I wonder if we might get detained

Gu Pan killed more than ten dying fish, cooked a large pot, and steamed some frozen staple food that had been taken out of the freezer, inviting everyone to have lunch

The boat he rented from Liu Min is, after all, a cheap one, lacking a cold storage. Therefore, the greatest concern is that if high-quality fish are caught and die for too long, they will not fetch a good price.

After Gu Kun reviewed it, he commanded: "As long as it can last for a few hours, let it last for a few hours. Chen Li, you work hard. Once you find that it is about to die, divide it in time. Remove the blood and internal organs to preserve it for a longer period. When the time comes, cut it into several pieces and store them in the freezer. If the freezer is full, try to keep it in a cool place in the cabin."

As for that marlin, it is indeed severely injured and is unlikely to survive the day

Are you all trying to kill me? This morning, you said you were in complete admiration of me, and from now on, you would follow my orders without question. Are you now treating your previous words as if they were nothing, and do you want to go back on your word?

However, his determination sounded to others like a tale from the Arabian Nights

After winning over his subordinates, Gu Kun changed into a new outfit and personally inspected the condition of those big fish.

Gu Kun felt that after his rebirth, his physical strength had significantly improved, and his willpower had become even more resilient. Rather than waiting at least a day and a night, it would be better to be self-sufficient, as it poses less risk

On the side, Gu Pan, who was unable to help with anything, was almost in tears. Upon hearing this, she immediately took out the nautical chart and compared it for a while: "The city of Huaxia that is closest to us is Yalong City at the southern end of Hailan Island, which will take two days and two nights to reach.

He pushed his sister's head aside and said with great openness

Chen Li subtly praised Gu Pan for her excellent skills in homemaking

A group of people executed the orders with complex expressions. Gu Kun endured the gradually intensifying pain, persevering through the excruciating two and a half hours, and finally saw two beautiful islands belonging to Huaxia appear on the horizon

As for the deck operations, they are entirely left to the men to handle

It will take an additional two and a half days to reach Hailan Island, while a journey to Yuezhou will require a full four days. Furthermore, if the tuna and swordfish are not placed in a cold storage after being caught, they will begin to depreciate within a maximum of 24 hours, and this is under the condition that the weather in February is not too hot

Upon hearing the possibility of appendicitis, Long Wu and Chen Li both became anxious

In addition, he personally witnessed two sailors who had forgotten to have their appendices removed die on the trans-Pacific route from Chile back to Southeast Asia, so while practicing amputation and suturing multilayer wounds, he also learned how to perform the minor surgery of appendectomy

Gu Pan stood by, her vision darkening momentarily. Fortunately, she did not faint; instead, she held her brother tightly and cried, "Brother, it is all my fault that this happened to you. I should not have cooked lunch for you. If something were to happen to you, wouldn't I be guilty beyond redemption, left with no choice but to jump into the sea to atone for my sins? Wuwuwu..."

Gu Kun felt distressed for his sister and, fearing that she might continue to be in danger while on lookout duty, allowed her to return to the cockpit to steer alongside Chen Li

Gupan, overwhelmed with joy, checked the nautical chart: "The nearest are Ganquan Island and Jinyin Island in the Visayas, 40 nautical miles away, we can reach them in just two or three hours! We need to head towards 35 degrees."

"How can appendicitis last for a day and a night? No turning back— I need you to check the nautical charts and see where the nearest islands of the Visayas are— I just need a stable and calm platform right now. As for the appendectomy, ha ha, there is anesthetic on the ship, I can perform the surgery on myself!"

Gu Pan and Chen Li were also greatly surprised upon seeing this

Gu Kun waved his hand and said, "What are you hesitating for? Steer the ship!"

Long Wu: "At this moment, who cares about passports? This is a matter of life and death"

While joking, Gu Kun suddenly felt a faint pain in his stomach. He quickly grasped the rope tightly, thinking that he was experiencing an illusion

Fortunately, the two tuna that Gu Kun caught were not seriously harmed. He quickly set up a seawater net enclosure specifically for these two precious fish and reminded his sister to regularly throw in some small fish for the tuna to eat

Of course, he definitely does not have a medical license, nor has he studied systematic medical theoretical knowledge; he only possesses a skill that is purely based on experience

The difficulty of appendicitis surgery is greatly related to the time elapsed. If it can be addressed within six hours after the onset of pain, the surgical difficulty is quite low

Gu Kun shook his head, trying to calm himself down: "You help me back to the cabin first, let me think."

Gu Kun concentrated and pondered for a few minutes. As the pain persisted, he thought of a possibility: "Oh no! Could it be that appendicitis has flared up?"

As for the act of performing an appendectomy on oneself, although it may sound shocking and unprecedented, it is not without precedent

Long Wu hurriedly supported the stock difficulties and returned to the driver's cabin

Gu Kun was inspecting a cable at that moment and, upon hearing this, smiled lightly: "Our side does not place much importance on it; even if we win a gold medal, there is no reward. I cannot obtain Chinese nationality, so what is the point?"

Long Wu Chen Li naturally followed suit and ate as well

Everyone performed their respective duties and quickly classified all the fish, placing them into the seawater net enclosures, and also cleaned and tidied up the deck

Long Wu straightforwardly stated: "Who cooks lunch every day at sea? Two meals are enough. The boat will be moving quickly in the afternoon, and the wind and waves might strengthen at any moment today. Eating too much will make you feel nauseous."

In rough seas, the ship's helm becomes very heavy, and when a young woman is at the helm, it often takes two people exerting all their strength to steady it

"This is truly insane. If this is your command, then we shall execute it." Long Wu spoke in a rather formal manner, unconsciously adopting a tone reminiscent of dubbed translations.

Chen Li listened and couldn't help but put down her chopsticks to poke her husband: "You should say less! Miss Gu is diligent. We are old sailors, how can we get seasick so easily"

Due to the considerable probability of accidental injury at sea, in his previous life, Gu Kun several times resorted to treating his companions as if they were alive when they were actually on the verge of death

Brother, are you alright? You have always been very strong; you wouldn't be sick, would you?

"What? Are you crazy? Are you going to perform an appendectomy on yourself? You will die!" The three of them urged in unison.

However, after one or two minutes had passed, he realized that the pain had not subsided; instead, it was a continuous sensation. He was taken aback, nearly stumbling on his feet.

Gu Kun commanded decisively: "I am confident! The medical supplies and instruments for external surgery on the ship are quite complete, and I cannot hold on until Da Nang or Nha Trang."

Swordfish is considered a relatively delicious and precious large sea fish, with a unit price slightly higher than that of the grouper and the bluefish, but it cannot be compared to tuna

After finishing the meal, the wind and waves indeed picked up. It was estimated to be a force of five during the fishing in the morning, but now it seems to be trending towards a force of seven.

Therefore, for all sailors who venture into the open sea, the first thing they do upon entering the profession is to have their appendix removed, regardless of whether they are ill or not

After all, his performance in recent days has been exceptionally remarkable, and under his influence, his subordinates have been completely subdued.

Watching his younger sister and the lackey in a chaotic mess, Gu Kun felt flustered, yet his resolve became even more determined.

Chen Li: "What good is it to say these things now! We should go check the nautical charts; how long will it take to reach land for medical help! Appendicitis should only cause mild pain for the first six to eight hours, but it won't lead to inflammation or perforation yet. If it exceeds that time, it will perforate. We need to act quickly! We must proceed at full speed from now on!"

Long Wu looked at the boss's performance and couldn't help but feel genuine admiration: "Captain, you are truly the best swimmer I have ever seen. No matter how the ship sways, it doesn't matter. With your swimming skills, you should really participate in the Olympics"

Chen Li had the same thought and asked Gu Kun: "Captain, how about we steer west immediately and go to Da Nang to find a hospital for your surgery? You are destined to survive, you will definitely hold on for a day and a night."

This topic will be left as is, and Gu Kun did not engage in the discussion

Long Wu said with annoyance: "Captain! How could you have never had your appendix removed? I thought you were an old hand at this..."

Unfortunately, after being reborn, Gu Kun forgot that he had not yet had his appendix removed—at 17 years old, although he had already been at sea for a few years, he had never ventured into the open ocean and had not considered the issue of being unable to receive timely medical attention in case of illness

Before his reincarnation, he had already undergone an appendectomy in his twenties during a job change—not because he had appendicitis, but merely as a precaution.

Gu Kun and Long Wu moved about the deck with ease, securing ropes and fastening everything that could possibly be swept into the sea, working diligently for over an hour

Before the dissolution of the Soviet Union, there was a Russian doctor who, while stationed at the country's Antarctic research station, developed appendicitis. As he was the only doctor at the entire Antarctic station, he administered local anesthesia to himself and, using the reflections from several mirrors, performed an appendectomy on himself.