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

Chapter 232 A Line That Doesn't Show Off, But Is Alive!

Not long after Wu Xiang left, Xiao Zhaoxi, who had stepped down around the same time, also returned to the emergency department.

Xiao Zhaoxi hadn't planned to return to her department when she was called up on stage in the early hours of the morning, but after such a long and arduous battle, she had to reassess Lu Cheng's abilities.

Lu Cheng was still idle. After ordering his food, he stood up and asked, "Director Xiao, haven't you gone back to rest yet?"

Xiao Zhaoxi tilted her head, looking somewhat dazed: "Who told you I didn't go back?"

"Oh, it was Director Wu from the orthopedics department who just came from here."

"Director Xiao, would you like to stay for dinner? I'll ask the boss to bring an extra portion." Lu Cheng wouldn't invite Wu Xiang to dinner, but since Xiao Zhaoxi was here, Lu Cheng still had this thought in mind.

"Okay." Xiao Zhaoxi was indeed hungry: "Are there any special circumstances in the ward?"

Lu Cheng shook his head and typed to order food: "Director Xiao, all three patients have been discharged safely. Our surgical ward is currently empty, so I'm here reading peacefully."

"Director Xiao, are you still eating braised pork with preserved mustard greens?" Lu Cheng had a good memory. During the time he ate boxed lunches with Xiao Zhaoxi, Xiao Zhaoxi ate braised pork with preserved mustard greens forty percent of the time.

Lu Cheng asked Mu Leng, and Mu Leng said that people of their generation all liked to eat fatty meat because they had a very hard childhood.

Xiao Zhaoxi sat down and patted his knees stiffly with both hands: "Xiao Lu, didn't you tell me last week that you were going to Long County for surgery?"

What kind of surgery is it?

"Is there an emergency surgery waiting for you in the ER over there?"

It was the emergency department that invited Lu Cheng to perform the surgery. If the emergency department in Long County could predict the types of emergency cases, then there would be a big problem.

Lu Cheng shook his head: "No, the current director of the emergency department in Longxian County, Du Qiang, is a general surgeon. Although he came to the emergency department ward and gave up his general surgery skills, he also brought some of his expertise with him."

"Our rule at Longxian Hospital is that whoever can perform surgery has the final say. Director Du is still seeing patients in the outpatient clinic, and he is responsible for the patients he admits."

"I heard from people in the department that the number of patients in general surgery has actually decreased by 30%."

Xiao Zhaoxi processed what Lu Cheng had said: "Then the county hospital you used to work at was full of ghosts and spirits too."

After Lu Cheng placed his order, the shop owner gave him a clear answer and put away his phone: "It is indeed quite a lot, and I have personally experienced a lot of it."

“There, ability is important but not important; a chief surgeon is not necessarily the one who can perform surgery.”

At this point, Lu Cheng also hinted, "The person I just met was Director Wu from the Department of Trauma Surgery."

Lu Cheng was not familiar with other departments at the State People's Hospital, but he was familiar with the trauma surgery department.

In trauma surgery, there are three senior professional titles. The ward director is an associate chief physician, and the group leader is a chief physician or associate professor.

The title of associate professor is extremely rare in the state hospital.

This shows just how powerful their director's 'background' must be.

Xiao Zhaoxi understood Lu Cheng's unspoken meaning and said, "Do you think Director Zhu of the Trauma Surgery Department just wants to be the ward director?"

Lu Cheng's eyes flashed: "Director Xiao???"

"When two other leaders make mistakes, you have to step up whether you want to or not, even if it means gritting your teeth."

Xiao Zhaoxi said, "What else can we do? Let the attending physician take over?"

Lu Cheng chuckled awkwardly, "Thank you for clearing things up, Director Xiao. I thought there was something else going on..."

"In our hospital, if you are capable, we can still exchange some things. However, the premise is that you yourself must be outstanding, not only in terms of ability, but also in terms of a strong resume."

"Of course, there are many temptations too!"

"In our hospital alone, there are quite a few people who can provide you with a lot of help." Xiao Zhaoxi's voice was calm, without any sarcastic remarks about Lu Cheng going astray.

Lu Cheng quickly realized that Xiao Zhaoxi was laying the groundwork for his future!
If Xiao Zhaoxi wasn't deliberately putting on a show, then he genuinely wasn't taking a single penny.

A person who refuses even a banner of appreciation is hardly deserving of the word "aloof."

"Director Xiao, Uncle Xiao, thank you for your guidance. I will definitely keep it in mind!" Lu Cheng replied.

"You must not only keep it in your heart, but also in your mind, in your hands, in your body, and in all your organs."

Xiao Zhaoxi's voice finally turned serious: "You are determined to break free, but if you have even the slightest stain on your record, you will never escape this cage."

"In our environment, virtue is the most useless thing; it brings you nothing, yet it is also the most useful!!!"

Xiao Zhaoxi's words were somewhat explicit.

It's easy to understand if it's recorded on your hand, but what does it represent if it's recorded on your body or organs? It goes without saying.

Previously, Lu Cheng was just an attending physician at a county hospital; the department's drug and consumable volume was relatively small. Lu Cheng was just an attending physician; who would come to him?

But if you take power in a prefecture-level city hospital, the things you encounter and the people you meet will be different.

Lu Cheng was carefully pondering the possible meaning behind Xiao Zhaoxi's words.

Xiao Zhaoxi added, "Actually, your current choice is quite right. The Mu family may not have much else, but they could support the two of you to settle down in any city in the country without any problem."

"I'm not talking about getting rich, but that money is enough for you to ignore all the messy stuff in clinical practice."

"Don't go astray."

Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng smiled and said, "No, Uncle Xiao."

"So, what kind of consultation or surgery did Director Du Qiang call you down for?" Xiao Zhaoxi changed the subject.

Lu Cheng answered truthfully: "It is the spleen-preserving technique."

Xiao Zhaoxi will be leaving the state people's hospital soon, and he certainly won't have as much attachment or lingering affection for many things here anymore.

Xiao Zhaoxi's expression suddenly changed: "Look, you're about to do something reckless?"

Lu Cheng said, "No, Director Xiao, Director Du has already gone through the relevant procedures of the county health bureau. He started preparing for the authorization of the new procedure and the risk assessment process last year."

"It wasn't finalized until the 12th of this month."

Xiao Zhaoxi was stunned: "Is that so?"

Xiao Zhaoxi knew Lu Cheng's abilities, but he simply wouldn't allow it. If he were still alive, he might have had a chance to create an opportunity for Lu Cheng.

However, the current situation at the state hospital is that the emergency department is only responsible for emergency care, and everything else is not part of the emergency department's business.

He was about to leave, and even if he had secured the authority for Lu Cheng, it would all have been for nothing in the end.

"Director Xiao, you are concerned about what you care about, and I am concerned about what I care about."

"The reason I didn't tell you was because it might seem like I was showing off. Nan Shu has always been with me, and we've been through a lot together. Now, no matter what we do, we prioritize maintaining stability."

"If the procedures haven't been finalized, even if Director Du asks me to perform the surgery, I wouldn't dare to go on stage rashly."

"But all the relevant procedures have been completed, and we've even obtained approval forms from Xiangya No. 2 Hospital, the Provincial Health Commission, and the Provincial Department of Science and Technology. If we can conduct clinical trials, I can't just say I'm not going to push the project forward, can I?"

As Xiao Zhaoxi listened to Lu Cheng's words, he suddenly felt a sense of profound change.

How old is Xiao Zhaoxi? Of course he knows that everyone's circle is different.

The so-called circle is nothing more than a circle with oneself as the center and a certain radius.

Lu Cheng was not the main character in Xiao Zhaoxi's field of vision. He paid attention to Lu Cheng, but not much.

But Lu Cheng is the protagonist of his own world, and he is very clear about what Lu Cheng is doing.

This includes, but is not limited to, the procedures that he and Director Du Qiang of Longxian People's Hospital need to follow...

Ironically, Xiao Zhaoxi didn't pay any attention to these things at all. Even if the Provincial Health Commission might have issued an announcement, he wouldn't be constantly checking that page.

Xiao Zhaoxi is currently focused on the procedures for his transfer to the Provincial People's Hospital.

Lu Cheng wouldn't pay attention to his own program either.

This is the human world, a very realistic human world, and also a very wonderful human world.

Xiao Zhaoxi suddenly sighed, his gaze becoming complicated, and said, "Little Lu, if only I had met you a few years earlier, how wonderful that would have been?"

Xiao Zhaoxi had a compelling reason to go to Shashi: for the sake of his grandchildren.

Xiao Zhaoxi could not possibly neglect his younger generation's studies for the sake of Lu Cheng, a "talented person," or for his own future when he was nearly sixty years old.

"Director Xiao, it's fate that we met, and fate is precious."

“I believe that you, Director Xiao, are also happy and content, aren’t you?” Lu Cheng said.

Xiao Zhaoxi was shocked: "You're so young, yet you have such insights? Tsk tsk..."

"It seems that no matter what, I still don't know you well enough."

"If you weren't a carefree youth, then your experiences must have been quite remarkable."

"But don't rush to say it, I'm not curious about these things."

"After I leave, it's highly likely that Director Wu from the internal medicine department will take over my current position. The situation may change somewhat then, but before I leave, I'll try my best to secure some benefits for you."

Lu Cheng immediately thanked him, "Thank you, Director Xiao." "I also have some inside information about this matter. According to Dean Yao of the Hepatobiliary Surgery Department, our Emergency Department Director is most likely an outsider."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhaoxi's expression changed drastically: "You? Dean Yao?"

Xiao Zhaoxi immediately understood the clue he thought he had. Lu Cheng had come to the hospital before for a consultation surgery, and the surgery was performed by the hepatobiliary surgery department. As the vice president, Yao Xin had no choice but to take charge.

Lu Cheng took the stage and became the lead surgeon, which caught Yao Xin's eye, leading to a private connection between them.

"The younger generation is truly formidable; Mu Leng's judgment was correct," Xiao Zhaoxi concluded.

Lu Cheng said, "Director Xiao, so you're not going to use tricks on my Uncle Mu to make me and Nan Shu break off our engagement now?"

Xiao Zhaoxi smiled and said, "Oh, that was just a joke."

"However, if you can take it seriously, it's not impossible. Moreover, the help I can give you is definitely no less than what Mu Leng can provide."

"what do you say?"

Without much hesitation, Lu Cheng asked, "Director Xiao, can the assistance you provide be even better than that of Director Xiang from Xiangya No. 2 Hospital?"

Lu Cheng's expression turned into a half-smile.

Xiao Zhaoxi's memories were suddenly jumbled up.

When he first met Lu Cheng, Lu Cheng said that Lu Cheng knew the big boss in Xiangya No. 2 Hospital.

At that time, Xiao Zhaoxi just wanted to use his connections to get someone to help him get out of the People's Hospital.

Ultimately, once he gets ashore, Xiao Zhaoxi will forget some of the intricate details.

Lu Cheng may seem like just a junior attending physician, but he has actually built up his own solid network of connections, which is something Mu Leng can't figure out.

Given Mu Leng's financial resources, no one would find it inappropriate if the director of the emergency department at Xiangya No. 2 Hospital ignored him.

They dealt with quite a few division-level cadres and even higher-ranking leaders.

"Although I'm curious why someone with your abilities and connections would come here, I won't ask too many questions."

"Anyway, even though I'm leaving, I've been here for many years. If you need any help in the future, you can give me a call."

"People may leave and things may cool down, but certain relationships will remain," Xiao Zhaoxi stated.

"Thank you, Director Xiao," Lu Cheng said again.

……

After finishing his meal, Xiao Zhaoxi left the department. He was getting on in years and couldn't take it anymore after working so hard for so long.

In the afternoon, Lu Cheng was busy because two patients came to check in.

The patient is a trauma patient and has already undergone surgery. The surgical records have been written in the emergency room medical record book. All Lu Cheng needs to do is complete the hospitalization registration for surgery.

However, things just happened to come together like this, and Professor Chen Song also ran out of the laboratory and came to the emergency department to talk to Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng had clinical work to do, so he could only leave Chen Song waiting in the doctors' lounge.

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After completing a minor emergency surgery, Tian Zhiliang returned to the doctors' lounge to lie down.

As soon as he opened the door, he saw someone curled up on the bed playing on their phone.

Thinking it was Lu Cheng, but after a few glances and noticing the difference in his figure, Tian Zhiliang, who was about to speak, took a few steps closer, his expression wary: "Who are you?"

Chen Song, who was lying down to rest, was a little annoyed. He sat up and explained, "Chen Song, I came to see Lu Cheng about something, but Lu Cheng is busy right now."

"Just let me wait here."

Tian Zhiliang racked his brains but couldn't recall any specific name for Chen Song.

"You're not a patient's family member, are you?" Tian Zhiliang asked with a hint of wariness.

“No, we should be colleagues,” Chen Song said.

Tian Zhiliang was relieved and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, brother, I had a stress reaction from staying in the emergency room for so long."

"As you probably know, the worst thing about being on duty in the emergency room is when a stranger barges in. I've seen it all on the news."

"Brother, which company do you work for?"

"Xiangya No. 2 Hospital." Chen Song took a deep breath, his chin rising slightly by thirty degrees.

Just as Tian Zhiliang was about to sit down, he squeezed his legs together, missing his testicles by 0.3 centimeters.

But another phantom pain froze him in a half-sitting position, and then after two and a half seconds, he immediately stood up straight: "Teacher Chen, I'm sorry. I lost my composure just now."

Anyone at Xiangya No. 2 Hospital, even a senior attending physician, is someone he should treat with courtesy and even "flatter".

"Sit down, don't be nervous. We all have two arms and two legs," Chen Song said calmly.

Tian Zhiliang immediately offered Chen Song a cigarette. After Chen Song took it, he breathed a sigh of relief: "Teacher Chen, did you come to see Lu Cheng?"

"Should I go and call him over to report to you?"

Tian Zhiliang really didn't expect that people from Xiangya No. 2 Hospital would come to find Lu Cheng offline. If there was something wrong, wouldn't a single phone call have been enough to break through Lu Cheng's "track"?
Tian Zhiliang really hadn't figured out what was going on.

"No!~"

"He told me to wait, so I waited obediently. Don't cause me any trouble; I still need to ask Teacher Lu for help," Chen Song said.

If Xie Yuan'an hadn't been so gossipy, and if Mu Nanshu hadn't been so guarded, it would have been a different story.

Chen Song genuinely had no idea that Lu Cheng had started pursuing the liver-related career path again, but Lu Cheng's thinking was certainly unconventional.

This time, instead of contacting him or Peking Union Medical College Hospital, they went to the National Health Commission.

The National Health Commission is the competent authority for Xiangya No. 2 Hospital at the institutional level.

Chen Song also found this item even more precious.

Therefore, Chen Song immediately put aside his airs and asked Lu Cheng what he meant, and if possible, if he could mentor him, Chen Song.

You can call him Xiaosong.

Gastrointestinal surgery involves a lot of diaper cleaning, but to produce top-notch surgeons, you need to go to hepatobiliary surgery!

Tian Zhiliang was stunned by Chen Song's words. He instinctively thought that Lu Cheng might have offended Chen Song, so Chen Song was being sarcastic: "Teacher Chen, is there some misunderstanding?"

“I have a pretty good relationship with Lu Cheng. If you have any instructions, I can help you keep an eye on him.”

Chen Song said, "It's not a misunderstanding. I sincerely asked him to do something for me."

"Don't worry, if there really is a misunderstanding, I can get your department head's phone number, and I have the phone numbers of your vice president and president in my phone."

"It seems like it was last year or the year before last, when the director of your hospital personally brought people to my place to perform emergency surgery."

Tian Zhiliang became even more guilty: "Then, Teacher Chen, what exactly are you doing here?"

Tian Zhiliang felt like his brain wasn't working properly.

Teacher Chen Song, you said that you can call our dean anytime, but at the same time you said that you came to ask Lu Cheng for a favor!

The difference between the two is quite large, and I've always treated Lu Cheng as Xiao Lu, so your comment makes me very nervous.

"It has nothing to do with you. I need to give you a more detailed report." Chen Song crossed his legs, lit a cigarette, and wiggled his right toe.

Tian Zhiliang quickly shook his head: "No need. I misspoke."

"How about I wait outside? You seem a bit nervous," Chen Song suggested.

Tian Zhiliang quickly shook his head: "No need, Teacher Chen, please do as you please."

"I'm going to take a nap after I finish this cigarette."

As Tian Zhiliang spoke, he started to climb up to the second floor, but he still had a cigarette in his mouth.

Seeing Tian Zhiliang's nervousness, Chen Song knew it was due to his unexpected visit, so he said truthfully, "To be honest, this time I'm begging our teacher Lu to let me make a living again."

"It's a research topic."

Tian Zhiliang's scalp and even the nerve synapses inside his skull were numb from what Chen Song said, so he believed everything Chen Song said.

If Chen Song said Lu Cheng was his father, Tian Zhiliang would probably believe him: "Oh, is that so?"

Seeing that he couldn't explain it clearly, Chen Song said indifferently, "Anyway, that's how it is. Whether you believe it or not doesn't matter."

“I believe you, Teacher Chen.” Tian Zhiliang nodded earnestly.

The atmosphere was a little awkward, and he felt his explanation was also a bit awkward. But that was the only explanation he could give…

(End of this chapter)