Rebirth of a Doctor Without Regrets

Zhu Chunhua had a slight blush on her face, but her eyes remained firm and unwavering, as if she were telling him in this way that she genuinely wanted to win him over and was willing to do anything for him.

Wang Xiao fell silent, slightly tightened her abdomen, and sat up straight.

Zhu Chunhua has gone to such lengths that even if he still has doubts, he has no choice but to believe her.

She truly does give herself special treatment.

Even if she doesn't receive preferential treatment in terms of research resources, she probably won't treat herself unfairly.

The piano music in the Western restaurant remained soothing, but the atmosphere between the two became somewhat subtle, with a hint of ambiguity permeating the air.

Yet there was also a silent tension between them, and Wang Xiao knew that this matter could no longer be dealt with casually.

"Chunhua, how old are you this year?"

Thirty-three.

At an age when one is as fierce as a wolf or a tiger.

"Don't have a boyfriend?"

"Never been in a relationship since birth".

Judging from this, could it be that it's actually a...

"Not planning on dating?"

"I've married medicine."

Then there would be even less concern about family or future family.

Looking at the undisguised fawning in her eyes, Wang Xiao was already convinced.

This woman is capable of anything to win him over.

But he didn't give in. His composure and shrewdness from his rebirth made him want to test her again, to see where Zhu Chunhua's bottom line was, and to have more control over her.

Wang Xiao slowly withdrew his gaze, his eyes inadvertently sweeping over Zhu Chunhua's calves. His tone was calm, yet tinged with a hint of criticism: "Deputy Director Zhu, to be honest, wearing pantyhose in winter always feels a bit stuffy. Personally, I prefer bare legs. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Chunhua's body visibly stiffened, her blush deepened, and a hint of embarrassment flashed in her eyes.

As the deputy director of the department, she was always the one being flattered and respected, and she had never lowered herself to cater to a doctor who was younger and less experienced than her.

Not to mention being so bluntly asked to take off pantyhose and show bare legs.

But then she thought, she had already come this far, and if she backed down now, all her previous efforts would be in vain, her last chance to win over Wang Xiao would be gone, and Lin Gaoming's entrustment and her position in the department would all be in jeopardy.

Gritting her teeth, Zhu Chunhua forced a smile and said in a low voice, "Okay, I understand. Wait for me a moment."

After saying that, she picked up her coat, stood up hurriedly, and walked quickly toward the restroom of the Western restaurant.

When she reached the bathroom door, she stopped, straightened her skirt, took a deep breath, and then pushed the door open and went inside.

A few minutes later, Zhu Chunhua came out again, her coat draped over her arm, her skirt hanging down slightly, just covering the top of her thighs, revealing two fair, slender, and completely bare legs.

The skin glows with a delicate luster under the light, a rare and charming sight in winter.

Her cheeks were flushed, and there was a hint of unease in her eyes.

She sat back down, avoiding Wang Xiao's gaze, her fingers gripping the napkin tightly, feeling her whole body tense.

Looking at her like this, Wang Xiao's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. He understood what was going on, so he slowly raised his leg and gently rubbed it against her calf.

Zhu Chunhua trembled and instinctively wanted to dodge, but then she thought about it again and forced herself to hold back, instead relaxing her body slightly.

A cool sensation came through, with a hint of stimulation.

At first, the feeling of humiliation was very strong, but as their legs slowly intertwined under the table, that feeling of humiliation was gradually replaced by a strange stimulation, which even had a hint of addiction.

This feeling of lowering oneself and tentatively pulling at each other was something she had never experienced before; it was both shameful and irresistible.

The two remained silent, the exquisite, untouched food on the table, but beneath the table, an undercurrent of tension surged, and the ambiguous atmosphere in the air grew increasingly intense.

After a long while, Wang Xiao slowly withdrew his leg, and Zhu Chunhua breathed a sigh of relief.

"This meal is on me, as a token of my gratitude for Director Zhu's kindness. After we eat, I know of a really nice bathhouse with a great environment. How about we go check it out together?"

Zhu Chunhua raised her head and met Wang Xiao's lewd gaze. She quickly lowered her head and said, "Okay, whatever you say."

She knew that she was completely under Wang Xiao's control today, but now she had no way out and could only go down a dark path.

Meanwhile, in the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chung Hsin University, Shen Hao's team is undergoing a sweeping transformation.

Resident physician Zhang Peng had previously led a disturbance, engaged in passive resistance, and even incited other medical staff to resist Shen Hao's arrangements. His arrogant and unscrupulous attitude made him the first target to be purged in this reform.

In front of the entire team, Shen Hao announced Zhang Peng's dismissal on the spot, leaving no room for negotiation.

Seeing Zhang Peng's pale face and exasperated appearance, Shen Hao remained unmoved. He never showed mercy to those who disrupted the order of the group and the unity of colleagues.

Following that, Shen Hao announced the results of the disciplinary actions against other personnel: those who had previously caused trouble with Zhang Peng, continued to request leave and resist returning to their posts, were all dismissed without exception.

Those who realize their mistakes early, return to their posts in a timely manner, and diligently complete their work will not be punished and will retain their original positions and benefits.

Those who, while not instigating trouble, took extended leave or returned late, thus affecting the team's work progress, were demoted: first assistant to second assistant, and second assistant to pre-operative assistant, as a warning.

The clear system of rewards and punishments convinced everyone in the group and deterred those who harbored侥幸心理 (a sense of侥幸, or a belief that they could get away with it).

At the same time, Shen Hao did not forget to reward those who had always supported and helped him.

Chief Residents Zhao Zhao and Zhang Zhixin stood firmly by his side throughout the incident, taking the initiative to help him maintain order within his group and coordinate work, thus relieving a great deal of pressure.

Shen Hao promised on the spot that as long as the two of them continued to work hard and complete their work diligently, he would definitely help them be promoted to attending physicians within two years.

In addition, none of Zhang Zhixin's men backed down when the incident was at its most intense and the team was extremely short-handed. They all took the initiative to step onto the operating table and stayed at their posts, managing to get through the most difficult period.

To recognize their efforts, Shen Hao decided to retain their temporary positions during overtime, with no change in their compensation. If they perform exceptionally well in the future, they will have more opportunities for promotion.

After the news spread, many resident trainees rotating through the hospital also heard about the situation in Shen Hao's group. They learned that the group needed help, and that Shen Hao was fair and impartial, with clear rewards and punishments. They could learn real skills from him and even have the opportunity to stay at the hospital.

Many resident trainees took the initiative to come to Shen Hao's group and volunteered to stay and do odd jobs and auxiliary work, filling the vacancies caused by the loss of personnel.

Shen Hao's treatment group recovered completely.