Rebirth of a Doctor Without Regrets

Chapter 132 The Old Director's Embarrassment

Lin Gaoming rubbed the back of his neck, gasping in pain. He quickly grabbed Sun Qiaoqiao's fair hand and placed it on the painful spot: "Qiaoqiao, quickly massage this part of my neck, it's twisted."

Sun Qiaoqiao gently placed her hands on the back of Lin Gaoming's neck, kneading it with moderate force, her movements skillful and gentle.

Lin Gaoming leaned back comfortably in his chair before slowly speaking: "Old Director, you're right. Shen Hao is indeed very talented, but he's too unruly and won't listen to advice. He hasn't changed at all over the years."

"But you're wrong to say that Wang Xiao is just a promising talent. That kid isn't exactly humble and eager to learn; he's just as arrogant at heart, he just doesn't show it easily."

You've only seen one of his level-three surgeries; you haven't witnessed his true skill yet. I suggest you watch several more of his surgeries, especially the secondary valve surgeries he performs. After watching them, you'll understand.

Zhu Haiming raised an eyebrow, a hint of resentment on his face, and leaned back on the sofa, crossing his arms.

"Oh? So it seems I misjudged you? Alright, I'll go take another look later. But then again, now that I've been rehired, I can't just sit idle."

"How about this, I'll set up a small treatment team myself, mentor two young doctors, and perform a few surgeries. That way, I won't let Dr. Chen down, and it'll also help ease some of your burden."

Upon hearing this, Lin Gaoming sat up straight: "Director, I am naturally grateful for your kind intentions. But—how is your eyesight now? Can you see clearly with a microscope?"

Zhu Haiming raised his hand and rubbed his left eye, speaking calmly: "Don't worry, I do have a bit of cataracts in my left eye, so my vision is a little blurry, but my right eye is perfectly healthy, with excellent vision. I have no problem seeing the surgical field of view."

When I was young, I could still perform complex surgeries on one eye, so this little thing is no challenge for me.

When viewing objects with only one eye, hand-eye coordination is prone to errors.

Lin Gaoming shook his head, a troubled look on his face: "Director, you can't say that. Things are different now than they were back then. Surgeries are becoming more and more difficult, and patients' conditions are becoming more and more complicated."

Besides, the department is currently very busy, the operating rooms are fully booked, and the doctors are all performing their respective duties. There's simply no way we can allocate additional staff or operating rooms for you."

Zhu Haiming knew perfectly well that Lin Gaoming's words, seemingly about the shortage of manpower and operating rooms, were actually a concern that his advanced age and limited vision in one eye might lead to accidents during surgery.

Not only will patients suffer, but the department will also be affected. At this critical time for the evaluation of provincial cardiothoracic disease centers, there is no room for error.

Zhu Haiming was inevitably a little frustrated, but he knew that Lin Gaoming's actions were a responsible one, so he couldn't refute him and could only sigh heavily.

"Alright, alright, since you're in a difficult position, I won't force you. I'll just look around the department and give the younger doctors some pointers; that'll be my contribution."

Seeing this, Lin Gaoming was about to say a few words of comfort when there was a gentle knock on the office door.

"Knock knock knock".

"Go in!" Lin Gaoming shouted.

The door was pushed open, and Wang Xiao walked in looking dejected, still wearing his scrubs, clearly having just come out of the operating room.

His gaze froze when it fell on Zhu Haiming on the sofa.

The elderly man with gray hair and vigor in front of him was the same old man who had guided him to find the conduction bundle in the operating room that morning.

Seeing this, Lin Gaoming quickly stood up and introduced, "Wang Xiao, come here and let me introduce you. This is Director Zhu Haiming, the previous administrative director of our cardiac surgery department, and one of the founders of our Second Hospital's cardiac surgery department."

He was a legendary figure in the field of cardiology in the province back then. This time, he was rehired by Dean Chen, mainly to help us compete for the provincial-level cardiology center qualification.

Wang Xiao quickly stepped forward, bowed slightly, and shook hands with Zhu Haiming: "Director Zhu, hello! I am so grateful to you this morning. Without your guidance, I'm afraid my surgery would have been difficult to complete smoothly."

He was overjoyed. He had thought it was just an ordinary superior sent by the hospital, but he never expected it to be the former department director, who was also a hidden master.

It seems I might be able to learn more from him.

Zhu Haiming looked Wang Xiao up and down, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Little friend, your surgery was quite good. You grasped things very quickly when I taught you, much better than some of those unruly kids."

These words clearly came from recalling the scene of watching Shen Hao perform surgery.

Wang Xiao smiled but didn't reply. Instead, he looked at Lin Gaoming and said, "Director Lin, I'm here today to plead for Deputy Director Zhu."

She has always been very careful about infection control and strictly follows the guidelines for hand hygiene. This time, the abnormal hand hygiene test result must have been an accident.

Perhaps the testing equipment malfunctioned, or there was some other oversight. I hope you can talk to the hospital administration and the infection control department to see if they can reduce her punishment.

Lin Gaoming glanced at Wang Xiao and remained silent.

Wang Xiao paused, then added, "The department is currently very busy with a large number of surgeries. Associate Director Zhu is experienced and can help relieve a lot of the pressure."

Her month-long ban from operating will definitely affect our team's surgical progress and will also hinder our department's chances of qualifying for awards.

Lin Gao sighed: "Wang Xiao, I understand how you feel. I also believe that Zhu Chunhua is always meticulous in her work, and this is most likely an accident."

I will look into the situation and communicate with the infection control department, but I can't interfere too much with the penalties imposed by them. I can only do my best to help you, but I can't guarantee whether the penalty can be reduced.

Although Wang Xiao was somewhat disappointed, she knew that Lin Gaoming was telling the truth, so she could only nod and say, "Thank you, Director Lin, for your trouble."

Wang Xiao then turned to Zhu Haiming: "Director Zhu, you've just returned to the department. The department is too busy right now, and no one has time to hold a welcome ceremony for you."

"How about I come to see you this evening, have a casual meal with you, and also ask you some questions, while I tell you about the current situation in our department."

Lin Gaoming was taken aback for a moment, then quickly asked, "Wang Xiao, aren't you having surgery tonight? The surgery schedule is so full right now. If you don't have surgery tonight, your group's points will probably fall behind."

Wang Xiao smiled and said, "Director Lin, sharpening the axe won't delay the work. Director Zhu is a senior with rich experience. Getting his guidance is more meaningful than performing one more surgery. I can make up for the lost number of surgeries later by working overtime. It won't affect my points evaluation."

Upon hearing the word "reception," Zhu Haiming's previously bored mood instantly improved, and he quickly said, "Alright, alright, since this child is so kind, then I'll accept the invitation."

However, just the two of us won't do. Lin Gaoming, you come too, and Shen Hao as well. Let's have a meal together.

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Lin Gaoming shook his head with difficulty: "Director, I'm really sorry, I really can't go. It's the crucial period for the evaluation now, and I can't even squeeze out time to rest."

Shen Hao is in the same boat; he's been working himself to the bone lately, undergoing surgery to accumulate points, so he probably won't have any time to spare.

Zhu Haiming curled his lip, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction: "Hmph, everyone's so busy, it seems no one respects me, the old director."

Wang Xiao quickly tried to smooth things over: "Director, please don't be angry. Director Lin and Deputy Director Shen are genuinely busy; they don't mean they don't value you."

I'll keep you company tonight and have a good chat with you. I'll tell you everything you want to know or ask, and I guarantee you'll be satisfied.

Zhu Haiming glanced at Wang Xiao, and a smile appeared on his lips again: "Alright, since you're so kind, then I'll trouble you tonight."

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