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

Chapter 238 Dai Linfang himself!
The day shift in the emergency room can be quite quiet when things are calm.

After all, only invasive and life-threatening cases are handled by the surgical team's emergency room; all other cases are handled by the internal medicine team.

Lu Cheng was lucky, so he spent the morning reading.

But a short while later, the internal medicine team brought in another colleague.

This guy is good-looking, with a refined appearance and a tall stature, but he's only slightly less handsome than Lu Cheng.

"Thank you for your hard work, Dr. Xiang." Dai Linfang politely thanked Xiang Xiaonian from the internal medicine department.

Xiang Xiaonian is an attending physician in the internal medicine group. He is still very young and happened to be on general duty in the internal medicine group in the emergency resuscitation room.

"I'll go ahead now, Dr. Dai."

"If you need anything, contact me via WeChat." Xiang Xiaonian was really busy; after bringing Dai Linfang to the office, she quickly left.

But before leaving, she couldn't help but take one last greedy look at the two handsome men, Lu Cheng and Dai Linfang.

Lu Cheng recognized Dai Linfang's voice as that of the oncologist who had called him the previous night.

“Brother Dai! I am Lu Cheng.” Lu Cheng did not avoid the other party, but politely invited him to sit down: “The rest room in this emergency room is a bit small, please make do with a seat, I will go and pour you a cup of tea.”

He is a guest, and no matter how the discussion didn't go well, he is still a colleague of our hospital.

Dai Linfang closed the door to the lounge first: "Brother Lu, don't be so polite. I came in a hurry and may have been a little presumptuous."

Lu Cheng stood up and said with a smile, "No, no, I'm very happy that you could come, Brother Dai. This way I may have another friend. I really love making friends."

"Brother Dai, you look so young. I didn't call you old, did I?"

Dai Linfang said, "I'm a year younger than Brother Lu, really younger. I just graduated not long ago."

Dai Linfang told Lu Cheng his identity; he was actually a PhD.

"Hello, Dr. Dai." Lu Cheng extended his hand.

Dai Linfang was indeed a very polite person. After introducing himself again, he began to appeal to people's emotions: "Brother Lu, you don't know, the reason I came here is because I was framed when I applied for a job at Xiangya."

"I ran into a really tough opponent, and I was really unlucky."

"That guy is really something else. His SCI publications and project participation numbers completely outclass me. I had already made arrangements with the professor there, and my mentor had also spoken with him, but what happened?" Dai Linfang flipped his palms, quite helplessly.

After listening to Dai Linfang's description, Lu Cheng also felt sorry for Dai Linfang.

Putting aside his background, his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from Xiangya School of Medicine at Central South University are all top-notch academic achievements, except for being a super genius in the college entrance examination who didn't complete an eight-year program.

He has overseas experience, SCI publications, professors, a good background, and connections.

But he was defeated by someone with no background.

There was no other reason than that the other party was a 'genius' in the Department of General Surgery at Kyoto Union Hospital. He felt that he could not stay in Kyoto because his family was too poor, so he ran back to Shashi.

Once Dai Linfang submitted his resume, neither his teachers nor the department head dared to refuse.

Of course, the love was genuine.

Dai Linfang was abandoned by his teacher, and had no choice but to give up, as there was no way he could compare.

Lu Cheng could understand Dai Linfang's situation and said, "Then why didn't you think about trying out a few other companies, Brother Dai?"

In addition to Xiangya Hospital, there are also the Second and Third Hospitals.

"I'm not that outstanding. If it weren't for my teacher, it would have been difficult for me to get into Xiangya Hospital. I was just somewhat sensible and wanted to serve my master."

"Currently, my file has been transferred to Xiangzhou People's Hospital, and it's basically impossible for me to go back."

"So, I had no choice but to do the research myself."

"But you know, in this godforsaken place, if I wanted to find a lab, I'd have to pay for it myself. All my cells came from my master."

"Our department head? He's always digging into my head, practically begging me to work for him."

"I haven't even sorted things out on my own yet, and the hospital and medical school are already trying to assign me all sorts of tasks and titles. It's really tough for me," Dai Linfang said sincerely.

Lu Cheng looked at Dai Linfang intently for a while, thinking that this might be the situation Mu Nanshu was in after returning to the prefecture-level city hospital.

The department head wants to take advantage of you, your superiors need you to maintain appearances, and higher-level departments also need you to handle academic credentials data...

"Brother Dai, I understand you, but... I really can't make that decision."

“You also came from Xiangya Hospital, look at that.”

"Me, Lu Cheng, an attending physician in the emergency department. What's that???" Lu Cheng said bluntly, flipping his hand.

Dai Linfang said, "Brother Lu, I know you have your difficulties, but I'm not asking you to get me arrested. I'm just asking you to give me a chance."

"Actually, my teacher is familiar with Director Tan of the Hand Surgery Department and the Director of the Emergency Department at Xiangya Hospital. He inquired about it for me, and this is the opportunity my mentor gave me."

"But my mentor can only provide me with information, since I've switched majors."

"How about this, Brother Lu? I've been thinking about it all night. I'll volunteer myself. You can take my resume with you."

"I've done a few research projects, so I'm willing to help write some data, but could you at least let me create a team atmosphere?"

"Here, you can't produce any research results by working alone."

"I thought the people in my department would actually help with the research project, but then I found out they were all slackers. If I hadn't brought out the people behind them, they probably would have eaten me alive."

“Of course, there are many advantages to moving out. I have a lot of time now, and I am very free!” Dai Linfang said.

At first glance, Dai Linfang doesn't seem like a bad person; he's just a slightly psychologically distorted person who relies on connections and is too eager to advance his career.

Lu Cheng looked at Dai Linfang seriously: "Brother Dai, there's really no need for that."

"some."

"Brother Lu, don't you understand? These topics can absolutely change your destiny."

"And if I can get in, it can change my fate. I don't want to just drift along and wait to die!"

"Really, Brother Lu, you really have to give me a chance. No matter what, I will definitely keep my promise to you."

"Furthermore, I can make a note that it's a resource donation, unrelated to anything else. I can even have it notarized at the notary office!!!" Dai Linfang remained somewhat calm, but not entirely so.

Lu Cheng thought for a moment and then said, "Brother Dai, I really am a nobody. If you ask me to recommend someone, I'm really not as good as your teacher."

"I know that what I need most right now is to meet the actual person in charge of the research group so that I can recommend myself."

"I don't want you to recommend me, I want you to recommend me to them, even if you just meet me once and then leave."

"Or, you can tell me where you're doing your research. I'll go there myself."

“If others don’t take a liking to me, it’s because I’m not capable enough. I accept my fate,” Dai Linfang said.

"But if I don't take this chance, I really don't know how I'll get back to where I'm going."

“Brother Lu, there’s a very realistic saying in society. The reason I was able to get into Xiangya Hospital back then wasn’t because I was capable enough, but because if I had gotten in, I would have been an expert and enjoyed all the resources.”

"I'm out here, I'm nothing, I can't go back in, so I have no choice but to be shameless and take a risky approach..."

Dai Linfang's gaze was intense, and his tone was earnest.

Lu Cheng knew that Dai Linfang was suspected of putting on an act, but Lu Cheng was indeed short-handed.

Lu Cheng then asked, "Brother Dai, what can you do? Tell me first, and I'll go ask around, okay?"

"Me? I can definitely do basic experiments, I can do animal experiments, and I can write SCI papers, but the quality isn't high, and my understanding of the experiments isn't that deep."

“It’s fine if you ask me to repeat the same research topic; I can do that. I also have a chance to apply for research grants, but if you ask me to produce a high-quality paper on my own, I can’t do it; I don’t have that kind of ability,” Dai Linfang said.

Lu Cheng said, "Brother Dai, you can't make me repeat what you're saying now, can you?"

“I’m going to get yelled at to death,” Lu Cheng said.

Dai Linfang knew that Lu Cheng wanted him to talk about his unique characteristics: "Education is useless in front of them, they don't have much money, and they don't have much ability."

"Can I even keep going? I play games until 3 a.m. every day now."

Lu Cheng simply asked directly, "Brother Dai, how's your procedure? You're from a general surgery background."

"It's alright, but the operation is useless. If your operational talent isn't outstanding, it's the most useless thing. It still depends on your ability to complete the research project."

Dai Linfang continued, "Oh, right, I do have a little bit of uniqueness."

"I know a little about computers! I can do statistics beyond what's commonly used statistical software."

"Although it's not much, it's something I've been learning all year!"

In fact, Lu Cheng was already interested when Dai Linfang said he knew a little about computers.

Dai Linfang also said that he can do statistics beyond the usual statistical software, so what more could you ask for?

In a research group without professional personnel, such people are considered "experts".

Lu Cheng then extended his hand to Dai Linfang: "Brother Dai, that's enough. Welcome to our research group." Dai Linfang was still pondering his own strengths and advantages: "???"

"Brother Dai?" Lu Cheng called out again when he saw that Dai Linfang did not respond.

“You? Brother, it’s not that I look down on you, but this is something the team leader decides,” Dai Linfang said.

Lu Cheng nodded: "I know, Brother Dai."

"I am very grateful to Teacher Huang for being so discreet."

Isn't it a coincidence? This Dai Linfang is actually a doctoral student of Professor Huang Gengwen, a professor in the Department of Pancreatic and Splenic Surgery at Xiangya Hospital. Professor Huang Gengwen is one of the professors that Lu Cheng rejected back then.

"You know my teacher? No!"

Dai Linfang was still confused: "What's going on here? I still don't understand!"

“Brother Dai, I’m not going to pretend anymore. Our research group is actually just a big facade right now, without much core substance.”

“I definitely wouldn’t have answered your call yesterday, but you came to see me, and you have such a good education and resume, what more could I ask for?” Lu Cheng said.

"You're the mysterious middleman my master was talking about?" Dai Linfang blurted out.

The nickname Dai Linfang used was truly unpleasant, and Lu Cheng's brows furrowed slightly instantly.

Dai Linfang immediately realized something was wrong: "I knew it! I couldn't find out about him anywhere. Turns out he was waiting here."

"You're really good at playing the 'blind spot' trick."

"Lu Cheng, you're the one..."

"understood."

Dai Linfang initially thought that Lu Cheng was just a lucky guy who was carried along by this project.

But where in this world are there so many lucky people?
However, Lu Cheng's words made Dai Linfang's eyes flicker: "My master knows you?"

“We’ve met. But only once,” Lu Cheng said.

Dai Linfang touched his cheek and said, "Brother Lu, I was actually exaggerating a bit just now. My data processing skills aren't actually that good."

"that?"

"It's okay, the rest of us are worse."

"Currently, there are only three people in our official research group. My wife and I are the permanent staff!"

"There's also Brother Zhang Xibei, who might run away at any time. There are also some outside helpers, temporarily added to the group, who might also run away at any time," Lu Cheng explained, outlining the general situation of his research group.

"Then does this count as an original share?" Dai Linfang hadn't heard Lu Cheng being so modest.

His teacher still loved him and showed him the right path.

No, Huang Gengwen, his mentor, pointed him in the right direction, telling him to use Lu Cheng as a breakthrough point and to spare no expense and use any means necessary.

In fact, I explained the core solution to him, but I didn't tell Dai Linfang that Lu Cheng was the main person in charge of the project.

"Brother Dai, aren't you also going to run away?" Lu Cheng asked.

"We'll see. Let's be realistic."

"I'll transfer my membership fee to you in a rather special way, okay?" Dai Linfang was overjoyed but also felt that the world was a bit absurd.

Lu Cheng, a junior attending physician in the emergency department, actually pulled off such a massive scheme.

"Brother Dai, let's talk about these things slowly."

"There are some unpleasant things we need to say upfront: our research group is very small, we can't afford to support idle people, and we don't pay them," Lu Cheng said.

Dai Linfang said, "If I wanted a salary, why would I come here? Some things can't be replaced by a salary, okay?"

"Okay, some things I prepared were for nothing."

"No matter what, I will go back and prepare properly."

Lu Cheng said, "Brother Dai, I'll have one of my brothers contact you later."

Lu Cheng certainly hadn't figured out what kind of personality Dai Linfang really had. Mu Nanshu wasn't suited to this kind of approach, but Zhang Tiesheng definitely was.

“Okay, sure, I’m fine with anything!” Dai Linfang nodded immediately.

After Dai Linfang and Lu Cheng exchanged contact information, Lu Cheng immediately gave Dai Linfang's phone number to Zhang Tiesheng.

When Zhang Tiesheng heard that Lu Cheng was going to entrust him with the task of assessing people's character, he was extremely excited and immediately agreed.

This means that Lu Cheng considers him a true friend, and therefore, he is thinking about his long-term development, and he is a true original shareholder.

An hour and a half later, Zhang Tiesheng replied to Lu Cheng.

"Lu Cheng, who exactly is the person on the other end of the phone you gave me? Is he really someone with connections? To me, he seems like a complete scoundrel," Zhang Tiesheng asked.

"What's wrong, Brother Zhang? You didn't fall for their tricks, did you?" Lu Cheng asked back.

"No, that's not it. This Xiao Dai has a very proper relationship with people. It's just that his personality is rather pure."

"He's the kind of person who's bad at things but loves to play around, has no talent but is also very persistent. If he didn't have family connections, he probably wouldn't even be able to get by in the state hospital."

"In terms of interpersonal skills, he's only slightly better than Tian Zhuang, but not by much," Zhang Tiesheng summarized.

Although Lu Cheng didn't know how Zhang Tiesheng came to that conclusion, he was still willing to believe Zhang Tiesheng: "As long as you say that, Brother Zhang, we'll know about his other abilities later."

"I was completely stunned when a PhD student came up to me and said they wanted to work on a research project with me!!"

"Right? So you're still the best, Xiao Lu."

"Actually, you don't need to be confused. Professor Chen and the others are the same, aren't they?" Zhang Tiesheng said with a smirk.

“Brother Zhang, that’s exploitation, a mutually beneficial arrangement,” Lu Cheng said.

"Hey, Xiao Lu, didn't I tell you? Social interaction needs a point of convergence, and that can be between men and women. You need my strength, and I need your gentleness..."

"Isn't affection something that develops over time?"

"Are you really sure that your relationship with Professor Chen and Professor Tong is an equal exchange?" Zhang Tiesheng asked.

Lu Cheng said, "My relationship with Professor Tong is quite pure, but as for Professor Chen, I have always regarded him as my teacher."

Zhang Tiesheng said, "Right? So, relationships can change."

"People who love each other can become less loving, and people who make transactions can become less mercenary."

Lu Cheng joked, "Brother Zhang, we're just chatting, we didn't ask you to write your autobiography."

"What the hell?" Zhang Tiesheng immediately reacted like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

But Zhang Tiesheng quickly suppressed his emotions: "No, no, Teacher Lu, you are a teacher now, I have to respect you."

"After all, Professor Lu, you have to think carefully before deciding whether or not to let a PhD join your team. What am I, a mere undergraduate, worth?"

Knowing he was no match for him, Lu Cheng said, "Brother Zhang, I'm not joking anymore! You've worked hard, haven't you?"

Zhang Tiesheng said, "These brothers, you're telling me all this?"

"Little Lu, if you were to ask me to go through fire and water, I might frown, but if you want me to take you out to broaden your horizons, like seeing how plump or thin Yan Huan is..."

Lu Cheng interrupted, "Brother Zhang, I'll hang up now! I'm on duty in the department."

"Oh, you're on duty? Then I won't say anything, lest you poke a hole in your white coat."

"Well, Lu Cheng, I have something to report to you. I've finally made progress on the suturing technique you asked me to learn."

"Now we can move on to the next step: working on the floating foam board."

“But foam board is really wild, even more so than white streaks in the waves…” Zhang Tiesheng began to joke in a serious tone.

……

In the afternoon, Lu Cheng encountered a patient with popliteal artery injury.

This provided Lu Cheng with the perfect opportunity to make his move.

However, for an open injury to the popliteal artery, bandaging the area was sufficient, but it was really not enough for Lu Cheng to display his skills.

Lu Cheng's actions, from taking the equipment to finishing, took no more than ten seconds.

Even so, it was still enough to shock Xiao Nian and the others in the internal medicine department for quite a while.

The bleeding was stopped, and the patient had no other problems.

The surgical team can only intervene with surgery, which is a specialized matter. The emergency department only saves lives, not treats diseases.

(End of this chapter)