Rebirth 1977 Great Era

Chapter 1225 Transferring People Beyond Their Rank: Zhao Sijing's Apprentice (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)

Fang Yan borrowed a phone in Zhao Xiwu's office and dialed the dedicated line to Vice Minister Li's office.

The call was answered quickly. The voice on the other end sounded noticeably tired, but the tone remained calm and professional: "Hello, this is Vice Minister Li's office."

Fang Yan recognized Secretary Huang's voice immediately. He had stayed up all night, and although Fang Yan had managed to rest a bit, Secretary Huang hadn't and was still at work today.

"Secretary Huang? It's me, Fang Yan." Fang Yan spoke quickly and got straight to the point.

Secretary Huang seemed momentarily dazed on the other end of the phone.

Then, in dialect, it was said:

"You worked hard last night! There's an urgent matter that I need Vice Minister Li to coordinate. Could you please help me inquire about it?"

Secretary Huang on the other end of the phone clearly sensed Fang Yan's urgency and perked up somewhat: "Director Fang? Please speak, I'm listening." Working side by side last night had brought the two closer.

"Here's the thing, I need to urgently transfer someone back to Beijing. It's Comrade Tao Guangzheng, the director of Xiangyang Hospital in Altay Prefecture, to our research institute's Secret Formula Research Institute." Fang Yan clearly stated the key information.

Secretary Huang paused noticeably, his tone tinged with doubt:

"Wait... Altay... the director of Xiangyang Hospital?"

"Yes." Fang Yan sensed Secretary Huang's doubt, after all, the distance was quite far.

“Director Fang, this…this isn’t an ordinary transfer. This is a current leader at a local hospital, a top-tier talent in the healthcare system. Transfers of this level, across provinces and cities, must be approved by Director Sun according to regulations. If we proceed without prior notice, Director Sun might object, and there could be subsequent problems.” Secretary Huang subtly pointed out the administrative obstacles and potential political repercussions.

Fang Yan was certainly aware of this obstacle; otherwise, he wouldn't have contacted Vice Minister Li directly. He said:
“Secretary Huang, I understand what you mean, and I know that Director Sun’s procedures are very important. But this matter is indeed very special and urgent, involving… involving a potential key breakthrough in clinical practice.”

"I think Vice Minister Li needs to know about this situation and make a judgment. Please be sure to ask Vice Minister Li for instructions and ask him to answer this call as soon as possible."

In dialects, things are often described in a grander way, making them seem easier to handle.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, after which Secretary Huang's low voice could be faintly heard, as if she were asking for instructions.

A moment later, the voice on the receiver changed, becoming authoritative with a hint of inquiry:
"Xiao Fang? Why are you in such a hurry? What's the matter that you need to see me now? Is it about transferring the dean?"

“Vice Minister Li, I apologize for bothering you. I urgently need to transfer someone from Xiangyang Hospital in Altay Prefecture, Xinjiang, back to Beijing. His name is Tao Guangzheng, and he is currently the president of Xiangyang Hospital.” Fang Yan steadied himself and cut straight to the point.

Vice Minister Li asked:

"To remove a local hospital director? Is it absolutely necessary to remove him?"

“Yes, it has to be him,” Fang Yan replied, then explained:
“Vice Minister Li, because this person is very special! He may have a unique solution based on traditional Chinese medicine formulas for treating gliomas!”

Vice Minister Li paused for a moment on the other end of the phone. He knew about Wang Huiyuan's glioma, but he certainly didn't expect Fang Yan to go to XJ to find a solution.

Quick addition in dialect:

“You are aware of Wang Huiyuan’s situation. Although Master Hai Deng’s secret method, combined with my plan, has temporarily stabilized her condition and relieved the stagnation and toxins, allowing her to wake up, I believe that Tao Guangzheng must be involved in the key treatment plan to ‘eliminate the root’ and fight the glioma! He has been deeply involved in XJ for many years and may have mastered the ideas of effective prescriptions for stagnation and toxins in the marrow.”

"Bringing him back could provide a substantial boost to our all-out efforts in glioma research, and even to clinical breakthroughs in the entire field of intractable brain diseases!" Fang Yan's tone was earnest and persuasive, elevating Tao Guangzheng's importance to a whole new level and closely linking him to major scientific research.

After a brief silence, Vice Minister Li's voice came through the phone:
"Are you sure? He really has a way to deal with that glioma?"

“Absolutely! His family has been practicing medicine for nine generations and possesses numerous secret formulas. I have every reason to believe that his involvement is crucial!” Fang Yan answered without hesitation.

"Alright!" said Vice Minister Li.
"Since this is a top-notch talent capable of solving problems and related to a critical medical challenge that the country urgently needs to overcome, then it's settled!"

“Don’t worry about Director Sun, I’ll talk to him! Have the paperwork processed as a special case! You just need to write the report explaining this person’s research value and the necessity of the transfer! I’ll take responsibility for the rest! Issue the transfer order as soon as possible so he can return to Beijing to report for duty as quickly as possible!” Fang Yan immediately agreed upon hearing this.
"Okay, I'll submit the report right away."

After hanging up the phone, Fang Yan briefly explained the situation to Zhao Xiwu.

Then Zhao Xiwu issued the transfer order, and Fang Yan wrote the application on the spot. After it was finished, the institute stamped it, and the two items were put into a file bag. Then Zhao Xiwu sent someone to deliver it to the Xicheng District Health Department.

After finishing his business here, Fang Yan bid farewell to Zhao Xiwu and returned to the Secret Formula Research Institute.

I've been busy all day, but I still haven't seen the new person who came back.

They were transferred from Guangdong again, so I need to meet them to see their dialect. These people are probably the most supportive of all the people who were transferred here.

Arriving at the research lab in the basement of the institute, the scene was still bustling with activity.

Even when Fang Yan arrived, many of them were still in their rooms and didn't notice anything outside. Only a few people saw Fang Yan, waved to him, and then immediately went back to their busy work.

Fang Yan asked Zeng Luquan to call out the newcomer.

The man came out quickly; he was about thirty-five or thirty-six years old, not wearing glasses, and only about 1.6 meters tall. He was also a bit overweight, but his overall demeanor made him seem like he was 1.8 meters tall.

He possesses a very strong sense of composure and confidence.

He walked up to Fang Yan and stopped. When he nodded slightly, there was no restraint in his eyes, but rather a sharp, scrutinizing look.

"Director Fang, I am Zeng Wanli." His voice carried the gentle tone characteristic of a Cantonese accent.

Fang Yan shook hands with him and said:
"Welcome Comrade Wanli to the team."

Zeng Wanli said to Fang Yan:

"Director Fang, please don't be so polite. My mentor is Zhao Sijing, and he's an acquaintance of yours. I'll do my best to cooperate with any work you need me to do."

Fang Yan suddenly realized that Fang Yan was an apprentice of the Lingnan Chinese Medicine Encyclopedia.

Guangzhou is really generous; they said they'd cooperate in transferring people, and they really are cooperating wholeheartedly without any exaggeration.

"So he's Zhao Lao's top student! Oh dear, he didn't even tell me!" Fang Yan said.

“Our secret formula research institute is just starting out, and we are in dire need of an expert like you who can immerse yourself in the world of medicinal herbs.”

Zeng Wanli smiled as he felt the warmth of the dialect.

"By the way, is everyone at home settled?" Fang Yan asked Zeng Wanli.

Zeng Wanli glanced at Zeng Luquan and said:

"Thank you for your concern. Deputy Director Zeng already helped me find a place to stay yesterday. It's in the research institute's staff quarters, on the third floor with a small balcony. It's quite nice."

He paused, a hint of embarrassment in his voice, "It's just that the matter of transferring the child to another school hasn't been finalized yet. That kid has a wild personality, and I'm afraid he won't be able to keep up with the curriculum in Beijing."

“That’s easy.” Fang Yan immediately agreed. “There’s a key municipal primary school right across from the family compound. We’ll have the research institute put in a good word and have the child enroll after the summer vacation. For now, let him play with other kids his age in the compound and get to know them.”

"By the way, if you'd like, you can come to my place."

P.S.: I still owe you 3000 words after finishing this chapter.

There will be more in the afternoon
(End of this chapter)