Chapter 154: Tong Yuan’an: I’ll Fulfill Your Wish!
Lin Qianlong finished listening and then rudely yelled, “Peng Haibo, do you still have any shame? Is this how you cultivate people?”
“Do I have to dig up what you did in orthopedics?”
Peng Haibo said indifferently, “The past is the past, and the present is the present.”
“Director Lin, you don’t need to say so much to me. You never considered Lu Cheng’s future at all.”
Peng Haibo then looked at Bao Liming and said, “Director Bao, any discerning person can see that Xiao Lu is a very talented surgeon, and his current technique is already close to proficient.”
“My suggestion is to have him return to our Orthopedics Department and lead a clinical group in Hand Surgery independently. This can deeply cultivate and comprehensively expand our hospital’s diagnostic and treatment scope.”
“This is something the Emergency Department cannot do, and it’s also something Director Lin cannot achieve.”
“The Emergency Department does not have any standardized fixed disease types.”
Lin Qianlong is only the director of Emergency Surgery, not General Surgery, so Lin Qianlong definitely cannot arrange leadership authority for Lu Cheng.
Emergency Surgery has so few patients, how can it even split into clinical groups?
The disease types in General Surgery are not something Lin Qianlong has the ability to influence.
Peng Haibo had his own considerations; if Tong Yuan’an gave up on Peng Kun and went to the second department, Peng Kun would have a very difficult time in the future.
The only variable now is to bring Lu Cheng back to Orthopedics and see if Tong Yuan’an will stay because of Lu Cheng.
Although it’s mainly to mentor Lu Cheng, Peng Kun can also continue to learn from him.
By nurturing Lu Cheng, he can suppress those second-generation colleagues in the department, which will make Peng Kun’s life a little easier; at least Lu Cheng’s character is quite good.
Most importantly, Lu Cheng doesn’t have many influential connections. Once those second-generation individuals see no future and leave, Peng Kun will have a chance to capitalize on the opportunity.
When Bao Liming heard Peng Haibo’s words, he recalled that Lu Cheng was not just capable of performing one or two surgeries, but had the ability to develop a complete sub-specialty.
For the hospital to have someone who can independently develop a sub-specialty is the kind of achievement the Medical Affairs Department is most eager to see: “Doctor Lu, since Director Peng says this in front of me, it represents his sincerity.”
“What is your opinion?”
Bao Liming bypassed Lin Qianlong and asked Lu Cheng directly.
But in reality, Lu Cheng knew that Peng Haibo’s words were directed at him.
Lu Cheng did not want to be a preachy hypocrite and said, “Director Bao, I still want to thank Director Bao and Director Lin for your favor, but I am personally not interested in this.”
Peng Haibo continued to press, “Why?”
“Lu Cheng, if you don’t want to come to Orthopedics, fine, but now you’re coming to Orthopedics, you have people, you have patients, what else do you have to worry about?”
“What are you still hesitant about?”
Lu Cheng was certain that Peng Haibo was pushed to a critical point, so he had to urge Lu Cheng to confront the conflict with Xiang Kuihua and others in order to recuperate.
Or rather, Peng Haibo was trying to drive himself away…
Lu Cheng glanced at Peng Haibo, took a deep breath, and said with a slight calm, “Director Peng, I started working at the hospital before I was twenty-six, and by now, I’ve been here for a full five years.”
“Thank you to the unit for your favor and the protection and kindness you’ve given me. I’m not a sentimental person either.”
“I believe Director Peng, you also know that the prefecture’s selection examination has already begun this year. The requirement for the selection examination is that those who have worked at the grassroots level for a full five years can sign up to participate.”
As soon as Lu Cheng said this, Peng Haibo was stunned for a moment, then looked at Lu Cheng with the disdainful posture of a victor in disbelief.
Lu Cheng did not do what he expected, such as trying to sow discord with Xiang Kuihua, Luo Changwu, and others. Nor did he accept his proposal and become a tool for Tong Yuan’an to stay. Instead, he drew his sword and committed suicide.
Now, not only will Director Bao Liming of the Medical Affairs Department have opinions about Lu Cheng, but Director Lin Qianlong, whom Lu Cheng relies on, will likely also become estranged from Lu Cheng.
He did not speak to mock him, but the meaning of his eyes was self-evident.
He hadn’t expected Lu Cheng to dig his own grave and decisively stab himself!
The expressions of Lin Qianlong and Bao Liming suddenly changed.
Lin Qianlong was even more distressed at this moment—
Lu Cheng, you can do these things, you can even leave, but you shouldn’t have said it in advance?
You’re not an idiot, are you?
To announce your intention to switch jobs in front of your previous unit, aren’t you just asking for trouble?
I must be at fault too. Why did I have to dig up the hand surgery equipment from the orthopedics department?
…
“Doctor Lu, regarding this matter of pursuing your future prospects, I dare not offer too much guidance or interference.”
Bao Liming then stated, “However, from our hospital’s perspective, we sincerely hope that Doctor Lu can stay and continue to serve the patients in our county.”
“As you know, your current skills are indispensable in Long County, and no one can replace you…”
Bao Liming, being one of the hospital leaders, had to speak from the hospital’s standpoint.
Lu Cheng continued, “Director Bao, it’s not that I insist on leaving, it’s just that I can’t conduct research projects in the county.”
“Professor Tong Yuan’an of Xiangya Hospital and Professor Chen Song of Xiangya Second Hospital and I have been collaborating on several research projects recently, and we currently cannot find a laboratory.”
“Among them, the preliminary animal experiments are mainly completed in the animal laboratory, and the subsequent clinical trials will also be moved back to the county hospital for us to conduct.”
After Lu Cheng finished speaking, he glanced in Lin Qianlong’s direction: “I have also informed Director Lin about this in advance, and Director Lin is very supportive of my work.”
When Lin Qianlong heard about conducting research projects, he was first stunned. What connection could such a high-level thing as research projects have with a county hospital?
However, upon hearing that Lu Cheng had consulted him in advance, Lin Qianlong immediately understood and patted his chest: “Director Bao, yes, what he said is correct.”
“Doctor Lu did indeed mention this matter to me.”
“Actually, I also know that Doctor Lu is going to participate in the selection examination… After all, to conduct research projects, only teaching hospitals and universities have relatively complete laboratories…”
Hearing that Lu Cheng had research projects, it would inevitably lead to publications.
Lin Qianlong didn’t aim for first or second author; even being listed as a co-author on an SCI paper would be enough to pave his way for future promotions.
Young people have many SCI articles!
But for his generation, having an SCI article, especially one from a county hospital, even as a co-author, is extremely rare.
It didn’t matter whether Lu Cheng stayed or left; it wouldn’t affect his relationship with Lu Cheng.
Liu Xia suddenly looked at Peng Haibo, his eyes filled with confusion.
You didn’t mention earlier that this would explode?
Lu Cheng is collaborating on a clinical research project with Professor Tong Yuan’an?
Peng Haibo, are you eating shit every day in the Orthopedics Department? How did this matter fall to Lu Cheng?
Peng Haibo was also bewildered, but after considering it carefully!
Peng Haibo decided that no matter what, he had to keep Tong Yuan’an.
Preferably, he could secure the clinical research projects!
Keep him here first, and when it will be done is a later matter.
Peng Haibo tapped on the table in front of Liu Xia and then pointed in his own direction.
Liu Xia understood Peng Haibo’s meaning and nodded slightly.
Bao Liming and the others couldn’t ignore the small gestures between Peng Haibo and Liu Xia. Bao Liming said, “Xiao Lu, are you sure you can conduct the research project in our hospital?”
Long County People’s Hospital had never undertaken any research projects, nor had any projects been brought to them, but that didn’t mean they were unwilling.
This would be excellent publicity material!
Lu Cheng nodded and said, “Of course, this also requires the approval of the hospital’s Medical Affairs Department and Director Lin. We will need to apply for permission together then.”
“Naturally. Of course. That’s no problem.” Bao Liming nodded without hesitation.
“This is not an issue, as long as our hospital is listed as a collaborating institution.”
Lin Qianlong immediately stood up, leaned beside Lu Cheng, and began discussing the general details of the collaboration with Bao Liming, Xie Liao, and others.
…
Peng Haibo and Liu Xia watched Lu Cheng and the others celebrate their success, and with cold faces, they left.
The plan agreed upon today, to lure Lu Cheng back to Orthopedics or to incite a confrontation between Lu Cheng and Xiang Kuihua and others, was no longer possible.
But Lu Cheng still leaked more secrets; the child is still immature, some things cannot be spoken of prematurely…
After Peng Haibo and Liu Xia left the office, Xie Liao, being very sensible, went to see them off.
Lin Qianlong then glanced at Lu Cheng and asked in a low voice, “Xiao Lu, will there be any problems with the collaboration unit?”
“What if Professor Tong Yuan’an is unwilling to add our hospital’s name?”
This was precisely what Bao Liming was considering: “That’s right, Xiao Lu, have you confirmed this with Professor Tong?”
Lu Cheng scratched his chin and smiled, “If Professor Tong is unwilling, then we won’t add Xiangya Hospital’s name.”
“I can also do it at Xiehe Hospital, where my girlfriend is.”
Lu Cheng’s words left Bao Liming and Lin Qianlong even more bewildered…
Girlfriend, Xiehe Hospital, what unfamiliar terms are these?
However, upon recalling that Lu Cheng had suddenly gone to Xiehe Hospital for an Advanced Study Class some time ago, they understood.
E Province, Xiehe Hospital, Advanced Study Class, what does it have to do with you, an Attending Physician at Long County People’s Hospital? Even with money, you shouldn’t be able to get in.
Yet Lu Cheng managed to enroll, which was indeed strange.
Lu Cheng also had a girlfriend behind him providing support, which made things clear.
It’s no wonder Lu Cheng could act so fearlessly.
After a moment of contemplation, Bao Liming gave Lin Qianlong a thumbs-up and said, “Director Lin, your money was well spent!!!”
Lu Cheng brought his own research projects and invited Professor Tong Yuan’an of Xiangya Hospital, which was something no one had expected.
Lu Cheng was the boss, deciding who participated and who didn’t, rather than them previously thinking Lu Cheng was being carried by Tong Yuan’an.
Lu Cheng looked at Lin Qianlong and Bao Liming with confusion.
Lin Qianlong smiled heartily, his pockmarked face seeming to beam: “Director Bao, why do you bring this up?”
“Xiao Lu is one of us, and any money spent is spent by our own people.”
“Director Bao, what’s going on?” Lu Cheng asked again when Lin Qianlong didn’t explain clearly.
“This morning, Peng Haibo and Liu Xia immediately came to our Medical Affairs Department and said they couldn’t sign off on your study abroad reimbursement.”
“Based on two points: First, you attended an Advanced Study Class in Orthopedics.”
“Second, you are not from the Orthopedics Department.”
“That’s why this morning’s scene happened. They also took the opportunity to try and get you back to Orthopedics. Director Lin also said he would cover these expenses privately!”
The Nerve Suturing Advanced Study Class offered by the Hand Surgery Department of Huazhong Xiehe Hospital was indeed a technical training class for Orthopedics.
Hospital reimbursement regulations stipulated that if the Orthopedics Department didn’t sign off, Lu Cheng truly wouldn’t be able to get reimbursed. This was not the Medical Affairs Department making things difficult for Lu Cheng.
Lu Cheng listened and nodded, “Okay, Director Bao! I’ll go to the finance department later. I won’t claim this money.”
Bao Liming stopped Lu Cheng’s hand and smiled, “Hey, why wouldn’t you claim it?”
“If Orthopedics won’t sign, isn’t there the Vice President?”
“Xiao Lu, you’ve learned the technique, so it’s all negotiable, all negotiable…”
“You’re being so formal, as if we’re not close,” Bao Liming said playfully and even hit Lu Cheng.
This attitude was clearly unusual; either the two of them were very close, or Bao Liming was perverted to act like this.
Lu Cheng’s expression showed some disgust, and he retracted the arm that was hit.
“Bao Liming, stop being so flirtatious. You’re making a spectacle of yourself.” Lin Qianlong emitted a knowing smile.
Lu Cheng looked at Bao Liming, then at Lin Qianlong, and suddenly understood: “Director Lin, Director Bao, if there’s nothing else, I’ll head back to my shift.”
“It’s not appropriate to leave Professor Chen alone in the department.”
“Mhm, okay, go ahead.”
“I’ll arrange lunch later,” Lin Qianlong said.
…
Two minutes later, Bao Liming looked in the direction Lu Cheng had left, his tone slightly sour: “Lin Qianlong, your luck is truly amazing?”
Lin Qianlong narrowed his eyes and retorted, “Is it really just luck, or is it good judgment and knowing how to act?”
“At first, I just saw his Bachelor’s Degree from Hanshi University and thought I should fight for a fair opportunity for him to perform in front of Professor Chen Song.”
…
The drizzle was misty like a shuttle, and the weather was slightly cold.
Tong Yuan’an was reclining on the sofa, reading a novel and laughing so hard that his large, plump buttocks were shaking.
This weather was perfect for a big fat man like Tong Yuan’an.
“Knock knock knock!~”
Tong Yuan’an was engrossed in his reading when someone knocked on the door.
“Who is it?” Tong Yuan’an was instinctively annoyed because he was certain he hadn’t ordered takeout.
“Professor Tong, it’s me, and Director Liu.” Peng Haibo’s polite voice came through.
Tong Yuan’an’s brow furrowed deeper. After a moment of thought, he opened the door.
At the door, Peng Haibo and Liu Xia were both carrying small gifts, such as fruit, tea, and dry goods. Tong Yuan’an then smiled and asked, “Director Peng, why do you bring gifts?”
Liu Xia clasped his hands: “Professor Tong, long time no see. It’s mainly because you’re too busy; we’ve invited you to dinner many times, but you were always unavailable.”
Tong Yuan’an was likely going to transfer to Liu Xia’s department, so Tong Yuan’an’s tone was not overly stiff: “Director Liu, I mainly wanted to slack off. When I’m at my own unit, it’s either surgery, experiments, or writing proposals.”
“I just want to rest for a while longer and also avoid troubling you and the others.”
“What would you two directors like to drink? Coffee, green tea, or black tea?” Tong Yuan’an had plenty of dry goods at home.
Peng Haibo quickly said, “Anything is fine, we’ll help ourselves.”
Tong Yuan’an then became certain that the two of them had something important to discuss. He glanced at his watch; it was only three in the afternoon, and there were still two and a half hours before Chen Song got off work.
Guests are guests, so Tong Yuan’an went to get cups and tea: “Directors, what brings you here today?”
“Professor Tong, during your time in Long County, have we not hosted you properly? If so, please point it out, and we will correct our mistakes.” Liu Xia was not tall, but he spoke very eloquently.
Tong Yuan’an actually hadn’t expected Peng Haibo and Liu Xia to team up. According to departmental gossip, these two were quite at odds with each other.
“No, Director Liu. Everyone has been too polite to me, making me feel anxious and worried that I might inadvertently offend someone.” Tong Yuan’an said to Peng Haibo, then paused.
After Tong Yuan’an brought the tea, he waited for the water to boil: “Directors, you’ve come today for a reason, right?”
Peng Haibo knew that speaking up might provoke Tong Yuan’an’s displeasure, so he sat quietly for the time being.
Liu Xia quickly said, “Professor Tong, it’s like this, I unintentionally heard that Professor Tong wants to conduct research projects in our Long County!~”
“Isn’t that right, Director Peng?”
“Yes. Professor Tong said so, but he never found a place where we could help.” Peng Haibo nodded; this was indeed something Tong Yuan’an had said himself.
Liu Xia then subtly said, “Professor Tong, it seems like you haven’t mentioned this for a long time. I was just wondering if there’s anything we can help with.”
“We can still rally people for running errands or things like that.”
“If we need someone to run errands, we can definitely find people.”
Actually, Peng Haibo knew about Tong Yuan’an’s research project.
It’s just that since Tong Yuan’an didn’t bring it up himself, he didn’t feel he could demand anything, after all, the county hospital didn’t care about it!
It’s just that not caring doesn’t mean not valuing it; it’s something that can’t be obtained even if it is valued.
Now Lu Cheng says he has a collaborative research project with Tong Yuan’an, so why is it Lu Cheng and not Peng Haibo?
“Who sent you? Chen Song? Are you deliberately trying to anger me?” Tong Yuan’an suddenly asked, his voice tightening, and his expression immediately fell.
Tong Yuan’an instinctively thought that Chen Song was acting unreasonably and had sent these two clowns to mock him.
After all, his own research project had failed, and he picked it up again with Lu Cheng.
Tong Yuan’an knew that Chen Song’s mood had not been good recently, so this bastard Chen Song might also want to make his mood bad.
Liu Xia quickly shook his head and explained, “No, no, Professor Tong, you’ve misunderstood. We came to you on our own, hoping to be of some assistance.”
“Mainly, Professor Tong, you mentioned before that you are now applying for an extension of your advanced studies… there should be something we can help with,” Liu Xia said with a sincere expression.
Tong Yuan’an understood what they meant and said without reservation, “I’m just working for someone else; this research project belongs to Lu Cheng.”
“Impossible!” Peng Haibo instinctively retorted, his slightly curled hair straightening a bit, his smile fawning, “Professor Tong, even if you have an opinion of me, you don’t have to lie like this.”
“What does Lu Cheng know about research projects?”
“Professor Tong, we genuinely want to do some errands for you,” Liu Xia also smiled.
Tong Yuan’an looked at the two of them seriously and said in a stern tone, “Only a parent would lie to their child!”
The smiles slowly froze on Liu Xia’s and Peng Haibo’s faces…
