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

Chapter 205 Where did Lu Cheng go?!

State People's Hospital, Emergency Department, Senior Professional Title Office.

Xiao Zhaoxi took the cigarette from Tian Zhiliang and casually lit it: "Zhiliang, what do you think of this Xiao Lu? He's been following you for two days now."

Tian Zhiliang touched his bald head and then tapped it with his index finger, his face slightly bitter: "Director Xiao, you've really given me a headache."

"What do you mean? You're not a good person?" Xiao Zhaoxi said, a cigarette dangling from his lips, the butt twitching as he spoke. He held his phone in his hand, swiping up and down.

"It's not that it's bad, it's that it's even more vivid than the rumors suggest."

After thinking for a moment, Tian Zhiliang said in a formal tone, "Director Xiao, although the surgery in the general surgery department a few days ago wasn't publicized, there were quite a few rumors circulating within the hospital."

“We’ve also discussed this privately, and we think that Lu Cheng is someone’s chosen face by some big shot. This accident is just one of the perfect opportunities for him to debut.”

"After all, as you know, everyone says that Lu Cheng has no background and no education."

"Later, I looked back at Lu Cheng's resume and realized that the techniques he used to achieve good results in the skills competition must have been learned from somewhere."

Xiao Zhaoxi nodded slightly, put the cigarette in his right hand, and put his phone in his pocket: "So what conclusion did you come to?"

"There is no one behind Lu Cheng at all, or rather, he is the person we think is behind him."

"It's a little scary to think about!"

"A 30-year-old young man with a bachelor's degree and experience in a county hospital created an original suturing technique. Only online jokes would dare to portray it like this."

Xiao Zhaoxi "took a liking" to Lu Cheng not because he had conducted a thorough background check on Lu Cheng, but simply because of Mu Leng's recommendation, plus the hearsay that Xiao Zhaoxi had obtained.

Selection exams are like this: you can recruit people with connections or your own relatives. As long as they can do the most basic tasks, the rest is fine. As long as they don't make any fundamental mistakes, everyone from top to bottom will turn a blind eye.

Nobody was thinking of actually recruiting any 'experts' through selection exams!
Because most of these top talents come through talent recruitment programs.

Although Lu Cheng said he was just following along on a research project, who knows if he had somehow gotten involved and was being forcibly promoted?
Xiao Zhaoxi had seen this kind of thing many times before.

It's not uncommon in the country for elementary school students to write SCI papers.

Since it was a favor, Xiao Zhaoxi didn't think too much about it. As long as Lu Cheng was doing alright, the emergency department was a tough job, and he figured no one with real connections would come to him. He planned to turn a blind eye.

But after seeing Lu Cheng's written test score, Xiao Zhaoxi was completely dumbfounded. However, after checking Lu Cheng's information privately, he discovered something different.

How could Xiao Zhaoxi possibly focus on Lu Cheng, who was recommended by his own relative, and treat Lu Cheng as the center of his work and life?

"Able to do it? Can you be more specific?" Xiao Zhaoxi's tone became more serious.

The treatment and career development prospects for a new colleague and a capable individual who can get things done are completely different.

Tian Zhiliang said, "When we worked together on the emergency shift, everyone in our hospital's hand surgery and general surgery departments treated Lu Cheng very politely."

“This is definitely not an act.”

"Later, I asked them privately, and they said that our province held a microsurgical skills competition last month."

"Lu Cheng made it onto four lists in a row, and he even refused to meet with a professor of general surgery at Xiangya No. 2 Hospital."

"That's a top professor. I don't even have the right to wait in line to meet him."

At this point, Tian Zhiliang flicked his cigarette ash and rubbed his throat: "Anyway, I just can't figure out what Lu Cheng is up to."

"According to our colleagues, Lu Cheng has a very good chance of getting into a unit like Xiangya No. 2 Hospital, and there are big shots who will personally mentor him."

"But he didn't agree; instead, he chose to take our hospital's selection exam."

"Director Xiao, have you thought this through?"

Everyone has their own world and circle. Strictly speaking, Xiao Zhaoxi and Tian Zhiliang's circle is a circle with their homes and workplaces as the radius. Most of their activities and the people they come into contact with are people within this circle.

Lu Cheng is an outsider; they hadn't had much contact before, and he didn't even know him.

But when Tian Zhiliang tried to put himself in Lu Cheng's shoes, he couldn't understand him.

"I don't understand it either." What Xiao Zhaoxi really wanted to say was, "I actually understand it even less than you do."

On the surface, Lu Cheng is so different from Mu Leng's daughter, Mu Nanshu. If Lu Cheng had the opportunity to enter a top-tier hospital of the same level, why wouldn't he go?
Unless it is what Mu Nanshu said, that the research project in Jilin City is a major project, even one that is extremely useful to Mu Nanshu.

But how did such a problem come to Lu Cheng?
Tian Zhiliang suddenly said, "Director Xiao, putting aside these unclear points, overall, Lu Cheng's professional ability is absolutely not a problem."

“If he could come to our department, he could even take your shift and practice independently.”

Xiao Zhaoxi glanced at Tian Zhiliang and said, "This time we have no choice. The other two didn't come to participate in the subsequent retests, so it's all up to him, no matter what."

Tian Zhiliang quickly said, "Director Xiao, that's not what I meant."

Xiao Zhaoxi also felt that she was being too sensitive, and that she was giving herself away: "Has Lu Cheng told you anything else?"

Tian Zhiliang said, "They really did mention it. Lu Cheng and I inquired about how our hospital's emergency department can perform specialized surgeries and what basic conditions need to be met."

"Of course, that's understandable. When Lu Cheng was at Longxian People's Hospital, he was performing surgeries normally, so he might feel a little uncomfortable seeing our emergency surgery department here."

"So what did he reply?" Xiao Zhaoxi continued to press.

Tian Zhiliang frowned and carefully recalled: "Lu Cheng replied with a lot of things, and they were all fragmented."

"To summarize, Lu Cheng meant that if a specialist feels they cannot handle a disease, or if it is particularly difficult to handle, they can step in when they have time."

Xiao Zhaoxi's expression darkened, and after a moment of contemplation, he sighed, "That really is a restless fellow."

"From this perspective, Lu Cheng's decision to come to our hospital is indeed based on his own plans."

Tian Zhiliang joked, "Director Xiao, do you think Lu Cheng might find it too difficult to work in a top-tier hospital, so he wants to try his luck as a director in a prefecture-level city hospital?"

Tian Zhiliang wanted to be the director, but Lu Cheng was never one of his imagined competitors.

But that was in the past. Now, if Tian Zhiliang were to compete with Lu Cheng in a fair manner, his only advantages would be his seniority and experience.

Xiao Zhaoxi glanced at Tian Zhiliang and stubbed out her cigarette: "Are you worried he'll take your seat?"

Tian Zhiliang quickly shook his head: "Director Xiao, you're exaggerating. There's no position that belongs solely to me."

Tian Zhiliang dared not say that the position of director was his own; that would be treating the other people in the department as less than human.

The position of head of the emergency department requires consideration of many factors, either through internal promotion or by being parachuted in from the surgical department.

"Let's not talk about that. If Lu Cheng can really change the situation in our hospital's emergency department after he arrives, that's what I hope to see."

“Our emergency surgery department hasn’t performed a surgery on its own for far too long!” Xiao Zhaoxi said in a somber tone.

Xiao Zhaoxi's words startled Tian Zhiliang, who looked at Director Xiao in surprise, thinking to himself.

Director Xiao didn't seem as lazy and complacent as he usually appeared. Xiao Zhaoxi just had no choice but to be worldly-wise and get by.

……

On the highway, Lu Cheng asked Mu Nanshu while driving, "How is Teacher Xie's technique progressing? Is she ready for the provincial competition?"

Mu Nanshu said, "The progress is alright. She's not very skilled yet, but the measurement data is already better than the improved Tang method she used herself."

"What she needs to do first is to get her ticket into the tendon suturing track. She can learn the suturing techniques for solid organs later."

"Sister Xie herself is very concerned."

"Didn't you say that this technique has advantages, that you don't need to be very skilled to produce better quality stitches than other techniques?"

Lu Chengan replied, "You told me before that Xie Yuanan's talent is only average, and I'm afraid I won't be able to learn it."

In front of Mu Nan, Lu Cheng didn't need to be careful in his replies; he could say whatever came to mind.

“It’s only average, but that’s relative. Compared to the people in your department, Xie Yuan’an is not necessarily worse,” Mu Nanshu said.

Lu Cheng chuckled: "That's generally true, but if we go back a few years, it might not be so!"

“Brother Zhang is getting old, otherwise his learning efficiency wouldn’t be bad either.”

Zhang Tiesheng is almost forty, so his learning ability is definitely not as good as when he was in his twenties. But at that age, Zhang Tiesheng was just a romantic.

"Currently, I'm still stalling with Brother Zhang Tiesheng. It's not that I'm afraid he'll leak the secret, but I'm afraid he might accidentally reveal it, which could lead to other unforeseen circumstances."

Mu Nanshu was relaxed at this moment, so she asked, "So, this time, the microsurgical skills competition must be decided according to your wishes, who will win the award?"

“Yes, I am that petty.” Lu Cheng nodded: “Based on my current understanding, Xie Yuan’an must win first place in the solid organ suturing and tendon suturing tracks, while the six first prizes in the nerve and vascular suturing tracks must be swept by Xiangya Hospital.”

"Of course, there may be exceptions, such as the nerve suturing technique at Peking Union Medical College Hospital being better than mine."

"If it weren't for this, I'd be the mastermind behind it all, hahaha."

Lu Cheng spoke frankly, revealing what a despicable person he was.

"Actually, it doesn't seem to make much sense, does it?" Mu Nanshu thought about it seriously and replied.

Lu Cheng shook his head: "That's just because you think it's meaningless. Top-tier institutions like Huashan Hospital and Peking Union Medical College Hospital are focused on the most cutting-edge surgical research and development in their respective fields, such as functional reconstruction surgery."

"Both hospitals have been preparing for this for decades and both want to be one step ahead."

"But Xiangya Hospital isn't just giving up; it's just that its accumulated experience and foundation are relatively weaker."

"But if they master new suturing techniques, then it's uncertain who will take the lead in the future."

Mu Nanshu said, "Then you didn't go to collect the award either."

Lu Cheng said in a very confident tone, "My people may come out of the emergency department, but my skills can flourish and enter various specialties."

Mu Nanshu laughed and said, "Then by doing this, you're not a real villain, are you?"

"Would you feel relieved?"

Lu Cheng said, "I don't know, and I haven't thought that much about it."

“I understand what you mean. You think that I’m lacking in fame right now, and that I should go and compete in the competition myself.”

Mu Nanshu nodded without hesitation: "These empty titles are quite useful in the industry!"

"Many people would fight for it but still not get it."

Lu Cheng said, "I used to think the same way as you, but something happened to me recently that made me even more certain of my reasons for not participating in the competition."

"Shallow waters breed many turtles; I don't want to be morally locked up one day."

"When someone becomes famous, trouble follows."

"But before you become famous, everything you do that is beneficial to your personal development is in accordance with the rules, and no one will morally blackmail you."

"Who is it?" Mu Nanshu didn't disbelieve Lu Cheng's statement.

Lu Cheng replied, "Our department head is Du Qiang. The reason he can't leave is because they won't let him!"

Mu Nanshu rubbed her eyes; she was also a little sleepy. "No wonder you told me before that it's hard to get a job at a prefecture-level city hospital and that you didn't recommend me go there."

Lu Cheng smiled wryly: "What I knew before was just the tip of the iceberg."

"The rules governing the operation of large circles and small circles are completely different in this world."

"We can only take it slow and see how things go!"

"Once the selection exam is finalized, I'm completely free of this. I'll be able to relax and have some peace and quiet for a while."

"I will focus on my research and my major, and I will not concern myself with anything else."

Mu Nanshu said, "Professor Chen and Professor Tong both sent me messages saying that our preliminary preparations are complete."

"I have revised your two bids, and you can submit them now. I hope you can get some money in your own name."

"Although it's only a provincial-level project, having experience leading a provincial-level project will make it easier for you to get higher-level projects in the future."

"Your academic qualifications are not good, and you don't have much experience or expertise, so you don't have the general equivalent in academia or research fields."

"Is the number of articles and research projects the same as money in the scientific research community?" Lu Cheng asked.

"Yes! To be realistic, that's how it is."

"The operating rules of the scientific research community are the same. Although it is also a larger makeshift organization, it still follows these basic rules. If you have something to show, at least people will be polite to you on the surface."

"But if you have nothing to offer, then there will be no politeness at all."

"So everyone is trying to publish articles, write papers, and apply for research grants," Mu Nanshu said.

"Of course, in essence, it's all about innovation. Now you should know just how powerful scientific research and original creation are, right?"

"Because you're already a beneficiary." Mu Nanshu felt she didn't need to explain much more.

The Lu Cheng of the past, of course, could not understand.

But now, Lu Cheng certainly understands this deeply.

Professor Tong Yuan'an's breakdown and "self-isolation," and Professor Chen Song's choice to "compromise" in the face of Lu Cheng's unconventional behavior!
Why? Isn't it just a matter of using a lower dimension to attack?

Scientific research is one of the few legitimate paths to achieve a breakthrough and leapfrog development.

Other paths are not feasible for Lu Cheng, such as being the descendant of a super tycoon or a super-rich second-generation.

Lu Cheng checked his skill point balance: [72.3 points]

Things outside of one's major, in any situation, will affect an individual's learning speed and efficiency.

……

Upon returning to Long County, Lu Cheng immediately went back to his post and resumed his usual routine.

However, unlike before, there are now some surgeries that Lu Cheng cannot perform.

A few days later, Lu Cheng saw the results and list of candidates for the state selection exam.

The public announcement period lasts for one week, during which candidates can raise questions about the announced content.

However, there are no official documents yet regarding when to transfer personnel files or when to take up a position at the selected unit after the selection exam.

But it's definitely not something I can do this year.

For a long time afterward, Lu Cheng was very busy.

Being busy with duty is one aspect; when he has free time, he teaches sewing techniques to Xie Yuan'an, Hu Yi, Han Yunshen, and Xie Ziyuan.

When he had free time, Lu Cheng would go to the laboratory in Ji City to conduct animal experiments with Tong Yuan'an, Chen Song, and others.

Meanwhile, at Longxian People's Hospital, Du Qiang continued to "stir things up," emphasizing almost daily in the department the importance of medical safety and that surgeries not performed in the emergency department should not be carried out.

Anyone who dares to perform "illegal surgeries" will be held responsible!
Moreover, Du Qiang also reported Lu Cheng, this "unruly" individual, to the hospital on multiple occasions.

On one hand, they reduced Lu Cheng's clinical involvement at Longxian People's Hospital, and on the other hand, they increased his presence in surgical work!
At first, no one took it seriously.

But as more than ten days or half a month passed, many people gradually felt that perhaps Lu Cheng was not that important.

Longxian People's Hospital is, after all, just a county-level people's hospital. Du Qiang's job is to do his job well, rather than doing things that the emergency surgery department of a county hospital can't do, like Lu Cheng did.

This is, after all, a high-stakes gamble where you risk your life for a living; one wrong move could lead to endless trouble.

Even if the emergency department returns to normal, and even if splenectomy becomes routine, it will not cause any trouble!
This is how it should be at the county hospital, isn't it? Everyone does it this way, right? Is there anything wrong with that?

Go ahead and complain. Other hospitals are doing the same thing. Longxian People's Hospital is considered one of the better ones.

In county hospitals, those with inadequate technical skills are allowed to be referred to other hospitals.

Some emergency cases can be fatal during the transfer process. This isn't limited to spleen and liver injuries; the mortality rate for conditions like aortic dissection and intracranial injury also exists, regardless of whether Lu Cheng is present or not…

Therefore, Lu Cheng is not that important.

However, some people think this way, while others do not.

For example, in late November, after Xie Yuan'an won first prize in the tendon suturing competition, Professor Xie Xiao personally came to Longxian County to treat Lu Cheng to a meal to express his gratitude.

For example, in order to speed up the progress of the preliminary experiments, professors from Xiangya No. 2 Hospital and Xiangya Hospital often traveled to Jilin City.

The purpose was twofold: first, to collect experimental data, and second, to obtain evidence. We thoroughly went through the processes of peer review, risk assessment, and ethics review for both suturing techniques.

Once the formal Phase III clinical trial passes acceptance, it can be officially put into clinical use...

(End of this chapter)