This doctor is already middle-aged, and he's only just started practicing medicine.

Chapter 168: The Self-Defense Type!
"Director Chen, Dr. Lu said he just got lucky; there was no special skill involved."

"Sigh...the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy probably still relies on early routine color Doppler ultrasound..." Zhao Ruifang sighed regretfully while on the phone.

Lu Cheng listened to Zhao Ruifang's sighs as she left, and then looked at his own physical examination.

[Physical Examination (Specialization 20/20)], that's pretty good.

Although it's not obvious, it's actually all integrated into one's instinctive physical examination.

……

Time flies, and almost a week has passed in the blink of an eye.

October 7th, Wednesday, the first workday after the National Day holiday, weather: land unknown!

At 5:40 a.m., Lu Cheng walked out of the emergency operating room, rubbing his eyes!
As Lu Cheng passed through the corridor, he noticed that it was windy but not rainy outside.

Lu Cheng's eyes were a little dazed, almost to the point of exhaustion.

After working on an operating room shift on October 1st, Lu Cheng only had one day off on October 2nd.

Since the 3rd, Lu Cheng has not left the hospital or department, and there has been a constant stream of emergency cases.

Lu Cheng endured three days of day shifts in the clinic, four night shifts in the clinic, five day shifts in the ward, and six night shifts in the ward.

Actually, it doesn't matter which shift you're on. For some surgeries, Lu Cheng will still be the lead surgeon. The surgical team that works with Lu Cheng will be on duty for him or sit in the consultation room.

Appendicitis, gallstones, and cholangitis are manageable, but for tendon injuries, spleen injuries, and gallbladder injuries requiring gallbladder-preserving surgery, Lu Cheng himself will have to perform the procedure…

Professor Chen Song and Professor Tong Yuan'an arrived in Long County on the 6th, but Lu Cheng didn't have time to pick them up.

Mu Nanshu had originally planned to come back to visit Lu Cheng on the 5th. Mu Nanshu did come back, but Lu Cheng never left the hospital.

"3456, at least a full ninety-six hours!" Lu Cheng calculated the time himself, and his body felt numb.

Immediately, Lu Cheng sent a message to Director Lin Qianlong: "Director Lin, I need to ask for leave today, I really can't hold on any longer."

After sending the message, Lu Cheng didn't care when Director Lin Qianlong would see it; he immediately ran back to the doctor's office to start writing postoperative orders and surgical records.

As he wrote, Lu Cheng kept himself awake by looking at his screen, trying to motivate himself to keep up with his recent achievements and not fall asleep.

[Limb Replantation Surgery (Specialization 20/20) (+1) (Skill Points -34)]

[Unnamed Spleen Suturing Technique (Specialization 20/20) (Skill Points -30)]

【保脾术(专精20/20)（技能点-20）、保胆术（专精20/20）（技能点-20）】

Skill Points Balance: 3.2

Throughout the holiday, I spent almost all the skill points I had earned by working day and night performing surgeries on my professional skills.

This will not be of any help to the upcoming microsurgical skills competition.

Of course, their record is also very impressive.

In the past few days, Lu Cheng has managed to save one hand and two fingers!
Two gallbladders and three spleens were saved!
Whether it's worth it or not is another matter, but in the past few days, Lu Cheng has heard the patients and their families thank him so much that he's practically worn out.

After writing the medical prescription and clicking to submit it for review, Lu Cheng couldn't hold on any longer, even if he forced himself to look at the panel. He collapsed into the chair and started snoring.

Two minutes later, Yao Lina, who was on duty, knocked on the door: "Dr. Lu, you wrote a prescription with the wrong timing..."

Seeing Lu Cheng with his head drooping and turned to one side, Yao Lina instinctively thought that Lu Cheng might have been sent away.

But upon hearing Lu Cheng's thunderous snoring, Yao Lina was certain that Lu Cheng was still alive. She went out to find Han Xiaoping, the night shift worker in the emergency room, and asked Han Xiaoping to help revise the medical orders.

Lu Cheng slept until 8:30 in the morning before slowly waking up from his chair.

The department was already packed with people, but everyone was tiptoeing around.

Even the sounds of Lin Qianlong and Zhang Tiesheng discussing the issue were as soft as mosquitoes, as if they were afraid of disturbing Lu Cheng's sleep.

Of course, after glancing past these people, Lu Cheng focused his attention on Tong Yuan'an!
"Teacher Tong..." Lu Cheng quickly got up and went to greet her.

"Awake?" Tong Yuan'an raised his eyelids to look at Lu Cheng and asked.

Lu Cheng nodded and rubbed his eyelids hard: "Sorry, Teacher Tong, I overslept."

Tong Yuan'an looked at Lu Cheng with disdain: "You didn't just oversleep, you're totally courting death."

"You're used to being poor at home, so you don't want to waste electricity by coming home, right?" Tong Yuan'an's voice was sarcastic and full of sarcasm.

Lin Qianlong immediately offered a self-criticism, saying, "Professor Tong, it's our problem. Our scheduling is still not very scientific."

"It wasn't considered thoroughly."

Tong Yuan'an said, "Since Xiao Lu has to perform many surgeries, why schedule him for such basic shifts? Aren't you pushing him to his death?"

"I have to work regular ward shifts and be ready for surgery at any time."

"That's how it is. You can't go home for four or five days, and nobody knows whether you sleep or not."

Lin Qianlong replied, "Yes, yes, Professor Tong, it's our problem. I'll immediately report to the medical department to adjust the shift schedule."

Tong Yuan'an's voice was cold and aloof: "Since the shifts have been arranged, then we should strictly follow the schedule. If we can't manage it, then we shouldn't do it."

"Will the surgery be completed?"

"What kind of work is this month's shift schedule, with all the changes you've made?"

Lu Cheng, who had been silent until now, replied, "Director Lin, is today my surgery shift?"

Lin Qianlong immediately waved his hand and said, "Xiao Lu, go back and rest. I'll stay here for you 24 hours a day. I mean what I say."

Lin Qianlong wasn't playing around either; he frequently came to the hospital for surgeries. However, Lin Qianlong's surgical scope wasn't as wide as Lu Cheng's, and Zeng Huanqi and Zhang Tiesheng could take turns, so he had ample rest time.

Lin Qianlong really didn't expect that after Lu Cheng worked several extra shifts, he would be so busy that he hadn't gone home for ninety-six hours.

It was also fortunate that Lu Cheng was young and could endure hardship; otherwise, he might have already died.

Lu Cheng didn't stand on ceremony with Lin Qianlong and the others. He glanced at the computer, created a surgical template, and didn't immediately write the surgical record.

He said, "Du Daihua, could you write up the surgical record later? It's for a patient who had his gallbladder sutured. He's the patient in bed 9!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Qianlong's lips twitched: "Have all our surgical patients been moved to bed 9?"

In the past, the emergency surgery team typically treated three or four patients, and occasionally up to six.

Nine hospitalized patients is something that would never happen.

“11. Beds 1-10, and bed 19 is also ours. Director Lin,” Lu Cheng said to Lin Qianlong.

Lin Qianlong quickly waved his hand: "Go back quickly, don't worry about so much. Get some rest today and tomorrow..."

Everyone else looked at Lu Cheng as if he were livestock.

Lu Cheng is indeed highly capable, but his tenacity in performing such crazy surgeries is something that most people can't match.

Shortly after Lu Cheng left, Huang Haibo, the director of the internal medicine department, came over, knocked on the door, and joked, "Director Lin, it's been a whole holiday, and all the beds in our department are full."

"Hello Professor Tong... I heard from Director Lin that you were going to transfer to our emergency department. Welcome, welcome..." Huang Haibo came specifically for Tong Yuan'an.

Tong Yuan'an also extended his chubby hand and shook hands with Huang Haibo for a while before withdrawing it. He then looked at Lin Qianlong with a knowing smile: "Director Lin, the relationship between the internal medicine and surgery departments in your emergency department is really good."

Tong Yuan'an's words made both Huang Haibo and Lin Qianlong feel awkward.

Many people knew that Tong Yuan'an was going to conduct research at the hospital.

This wasn't Tong Yuan'an's first time visiting the emergency department. He used to come here often to chat and joke with Chen Song, but back then Huang Haibo was rarely seen interacting with the surgical staff.

However, since Tong Yuan'an had brought up the truth, Huang Haibo shamelessly said, "Professor Tong, it's like this, since you're here, if there's anything we can do to help, our internal medicine department won't refuse."

"After all, internal medicine has relatively more time compared to surgery."

Huang Haibo knew his thoughts were a bit shameless, but when it comes to progress, if you care about your reputation, you shouldn't be thinking about the benefits.

Tong Yuan'an smiled and said, "That's fine, Director Huang, why don't you just take the research topic and work on it?"

"It's a good opportunity to kick that ignorant young man, Lu Cheng, out of the game."

Tong Yuan'an's remark made the atmosphere even more awkward. Everyone knew Tong Yuan'an was joking, but instead of directly criticizing Huang Haibo for being shameless, he said something about getting Lu Cheng away.

It's important to know that Tong Yuan'an's research projects are all done in collaboration with Lu Cheng.

Huang Haibo was completely overwhelmed by Tong Yuan'an's sarcastic remarks. He knew that Tong Yuan'an would not care about his feelings at all, so he decisively said, "Professor Tong, I have some things to take care of."

Let's have dinner together in a couple of days.

Huang Haibo then left the doctors' office area somewhat awkwardly.

Tong Yuan'an looked at Huang Haibo's big head, touched his chin, and his chubby face looked almost bizarre with amusement.

Lin Qianlong hurriedly said, "Professor Tong, there's nothing else here. You can rest for a while. We have doctors on duty in our department. If we encounter a suitable case that requires your assistance, we will definitely call to ask for your permission."

Tong Yuan'an didn't care about his shift, but asked directly, "Director Lin, what's the background of this Director Huang?"

"I've heard that he's always had a rather aggressive personality. Even more aggressive than you, the head of surgery?"

Tong Yuan'an used to come to the emergency department often, while Huang Haibo hardly ever came back then. Now that he's here, he's the kind of person who won't act until he sees something.

But to come and jungle right in front of Lin Qianlong at this time, you can't do something like that without a lot of confidence.

Although Tong Yuan'an could choose not to indulge him, he still had to be prepared to deal with the situation. Right now, he was terrified of being left behind.

"Director Huang is one of the elite members of our emergency department," Lin Qianlong replied rather cryptically.

Tong Yuan'an stretched and said in a flat tone, "Director Lin, it's okay if you don't want to talk about it!"

Lin Qianlong and Zhang Tiesheng exchanged a glance before Lin Qianlong said, "Zhang Tiesheng, organize a brief handover. Take some people to check the rooms later."

Zhang Tiesheng nodded in agreement.

……

In the emergency department, in the director's office, Lin Qianlong warmly served tea and water to Tong Yuan'an, saying, "Professor Tong, when Professor Chen was in our department, he could come into my office whenever he wanted, and it's the same for you now."

"However, I don't know if Professor Chen's favorite teas will suit your taste. If you have any other needs, please feel free to ask."

Tong Yuan'an took the tea from Lin Qianlong and slowly sipped it: "I'm not picky about tea, nor am I as fond of coffee as Chen Song. I personally prefer sweet milk tea, and I always order it."

"Director Lin, let's talk about Director Huang instead. I don't want any unknown factors to get mixed in when I'm doing my research."

Although Chen Song spent three months in the emergency department, Lin Qianlong was unaware that Chen Song was now working full-time on research projects in Long County and Xiangxi Autonomous Prefecture.

Moreover, Chen Song had not mentioned Huang Haibo, the director of the internal medicine department, to him in detail before, so Tong Yuan'an needed to make his own assessment.

The clinical aspect of subsequent tendon suturing should definitely be done in the emergency department. Now that Huang Haibo has suddenly come up to us, Tong Yuan'an is worried that if he refuses him, he will be tripped up.

Adults are all shrewd and calculating; rather than trying to guard against every possible threat, it's better to nip potential problems in the bud.

Tong Yuan'an certainly wouldn't allow anyone else to covet this topic and interfere.

This topic is very important right now. If anyone tries to cause trouble, Tong Yuan'an doesn't mind using the medical professional committee or other means to "get rid of" any potential interference!
Hearing Tong Yuan'an's strong reaction, Lin Qianlong quickly replied, "Professor Tong, Director Huang is actually a very good person, it's just that he does have a rather impulsive temper."

"He doesn't have the kind of background you're thinking of, but he's meticulous and most people can't win an argument with him."

"Many of the directors of our hospital's internal medicine department have suffered at his hands many times. He's someone we don't dare to mess with easily."

Lin Qianlong's words were enough to explain Huang Haibo's situation.

He has no connections, but he's good at creating trouble, and his ability to do so is so strong that even other directors with connections might not be able to outmaneuver him. That's real ability.

"Stir up trouble? Like what?" Tong Yuan'an frowned.

He doesn't like this kind of person.

"Director Huang also studied law and currently holds a certificate."

"Then I also started my own social media account and got to know a lot of lawyers from other places." Lin Qianlong specifically emphasized the words "lawyers from other places".

Generally speaking, out-of-town lawyers are not afraid of offending locals. They say things like, "I don't even work here anymore. I'll finish the case and run away. What can you do about it?"
A lawyer's license, a social media account, and connections with many lawyers from other places—that's quite impressive.

No wonder most people can't win an argument with him, and are quite wary of Huang Haibo.

Tong Yuan'an then asked, "Why would Director Huang want to minor in law?"

If you persuade someone to study medicine, you'll be struck by lightning; if you persuade someone to study law, you'll be torn to pieces.

Good heavens, what kind of trouble did Huang Haibo have to cause to do this?

Lin Qianlong thought for a moment and said, "That's all ancient history, Professor Tong. Our emergency department director used to be the head of the internal medicine group!"

"When Director Huang took the bar exam, he didn't need any legal work experience; all he needed was a bachelor's degree."

Lin Qianlong's hints were quite subtle.

Tong Yuan'an has been in Long County for some time now, and he knows that the county hospital is a place where the waters run deep and there are many scoundrels. Every department has seen a lot of people being targeted and suppressed.

It's not that Lu Cheng being 'suppressed' or Lu Cheng rising again will reverse this trend.

There aren't many sources of infection, and teaching an apprentice can lead to the master starving, so everyone keeps their skills to themselves and doesn't pass them on to anyone outside their direct lineage. If you want to learn, go out and learn.

"What about the old director?" Tong Yuan'an asked.

“Heh… um… Director Jiang left our industry due to personal issues,” Lin Qianlong said.

"Did you go in?" Tong Yuan'an understood Lin Qianlong's meaning.

Lin Qianlong did not answer, and Tong Yuan'an understood what Lin Qianlong meant.

Sometimes, even professional clinicians don't fully understand health and safety management regulations. They might think something is normal when it is actually illegal.

Lin Qianlong immediately said, "But Professor Tong, you don't need to worry. I can guarantee that Director Huang is a very upright person."

“He’s not petty, and he won’t cause trouble just because you rejected him. In general, it’s just passive and defensive self-defense.”

"What about unusual situations?" Tong Yuan'an wasn't so easily fooled.

Lin Qianlong replied, "There's nothing unusual about it. Originally, the head of the emergency department should have been Director Huang, but Director Huang knew that his personality wasn't suited to be the head."

"So I got lucky and stumbled upon a bargain."

"And to be honest, Professor Tong, Director Huang actually had the opportunity to go abroad, but Director Jiang blocked it."

"But that was at the beginning of the century."

"If we're talking about doing scientific research, Director Huang might actually be able to help."

At the beginning of the century, Tong Yuan'an was still in junior high or high school, so this story is quite old.

Upon hearing this, Tong Yuan'an began tapping the table, seemingly lost in thought.

……

Noon, 12:40.

Tong Yuan'an wandered into the internal medicine ward and found Huang Haibo cursing during his rounds, his words unusually harsh.

Of course, it wasn't offensive language; it was just a way of criticizing Dr. Du Yaqin, an internal medicine doctor, for being so old and not having read enough books.

"Most importantly, you must thoroughly study the guidelines; this is your greatest protection!" Huang Haibo emphasized at the end, glancing sideways at Tong Yuan'an.

"Let's leave it at that for now. Du Yaqin, Chen Yueping, you two should go back and study hard. You're both attending physicians at an advanced age; you could be promoted to associate professor, just like recent graduates."

As Huang Haibo spoke, he carried the large head towards Tong Yuan'an's direction, his expression softening: "Professor Tong, when did you arrive?"

Tong Yuan'an said, "I just arrived too. I'm new here, so I've come to familiarize myself with the area. Director Huang!"

“I also rotated through the emergency department of our hospital before.”

Before a doctor can be promoted, they must rotate through the emergency department. This is especially true at Xiangya Hospital, where every promotion requires working in the emergency department.

"Professor Tong, why don't you come to my office and sit down for a while..." Huang Haibo's tone was still quite polite.

(End of this chapter)