After Elder Tang confirmed his surgery, Zhou Zhongqing and several experts began to develop a surgical plan for him. The old gentleman was getting on in years after all, and although he had suffered a fall previously, with no serious external injuries, it still was a strain to his muscles and bones.
Considering he needed to undergo high-intensity surgery, the operation was not carried out immediately but was scheduled before the end of the year, giving him a month to recuperate.
"Dr. Zhou, are you saying I can be discharged?" Elder Tang was overjoyed upon receiving the news.
"Your body is not in bad shape at the moment. Just make sure you take good care of yourself before the surgery. Moreover, I need to return to Beijing to help you prepare for the operation. There's only one of those machines in the entire country, and many people are waiting in line for surgery with it. I have to consult with the hospital to decide on the exact timing of the surgery."