Healing Doctor

Chapter 178 Seizing the Opportunity

"Hmm." Colonel Wang nodded. "He talks badly about people behind their backs, but I had a feeling about what Little Baozi would do."

"Why?" Ji Xiang asked curiously.

"Back when Xiao Baozi was the chief resident, his girlfriend was having affairs. We didn't know anything about it and didn't dare to ask. She said it was some kind of photoshoot, and told Xiao Baozi that she was a female photographer, but two men showed up instead."

"The online photography community is very chaotic," Ji Xiang said.

"You know?" Colonel Wang glanced at Ji Xiang.

It has to be young people; they have no idea what this crazy photo shoot deal even means.

"I know a little bit. I liked photography when I was in college, and I did some online photo shoots," Ji Xiang said. "But after I finished shooting for that girl, she wouldn't pay me and said some strange things."

"..." Colonel Wang's eyes widened, and he remained silent for a few seconds. "Is photography difficult to learn? Why don't you teach me?"

"Hahaha." Ji Xiang laughed. "Teacher Wang, to be honest, this matter... depends on looks."

"Tsk tsk." Colonel Wang just said it casually, expressing his envy. He was getting old; if only he were in his twenties now.

"Back then, Xiao Baozi felt cheated on and wanted to break up with his girlfriend, but she cried and swore that nothing had happened, and the silly boy actually believed her."

"And then, something even more outrageous happened."

"Is there anything even more outrageous?" Ji Xiang could hardly believe it. "Was it during your time as chief resident?"

"Yes," Colonel Wang said. "What I mean by all this is that you must seize the opportunity and absolutely cannot stay in the hospital as a chief resident. That's not a job for a human being. If you have a good chance, just skip that part."

Remember this! If you stay in the hospital and start over, the chances of you getting cheated on while you're a resident are very high!

"Oh, oh, oh." Ji Xiang nodded repeatedly, pretending to understand.

"Later, one time, former Director Chen gave him a day off—a last-minute surprise—to surprise his girlfriend. And then…!"

"Have you found a problem?"

"I won't go into details, but his girlfriend later explained to Xiao Baozi that it was a 'pure' arrangement, just sleeping together without any physical intimacy, because she wanted to hear a stranger's heartbeat."

"!!!" Ji Xiang stared in disbelief.

There are all kinds of people in this world.

But it seems that Professor Bao's personality was the main factor in this matter, and it didn't have much to do with the position of chief resident.

Colonel Wang's argument was a case of sophistry, but his intention to teach himself the principles was understandable.

"So I expected what happened last week. The more honest a person is, the more they will be bullied to death, and the more outrageous their revenge will be in the end."

"Well, this time it's really bad. Although he didn't instinctively try to kill, he still suffered serious injuries. He's out of his job," Colonel Wang said.

"What about Professor Bao after that?"

"I don't know, let's not talk about him, just give an example." Colonel Wang stared at Ji Xiang, "Speaking of you, you definitely can't become the chief resident. Going to be Boss Qin's student, I don't know, I just heard that as long as the boss appreciates his students, they can directly lead a team after graduation."

"Oh," Ji Xiang replied indifferently.

Colonel Wang really wanted to smash open Ji Xiang's head with his hands to see what was inside.

Seriously, is Ji Xiang's brain filled with mixed nuts? How can he be so stubborn?

The weight of the title "leading professor" varies greatly, depending on the hospital.

The Shanghai Hepatobiliary Hospital is a top-tier specialized hospital in the country, similar to Jishuitan Hospital for orthopedics and Tiantan Hospital for neurosurgery.

"That's all I wanted to say," Colonel Wang said. "If I say any more, you young people will think this old man is being long-winded. I'd be thrilled if you could stay at the Second Affiliated Hospital and help me and Lao Mo with our surgeries; that would put our minds at ease."

"Thank you, Teacher Wang."

"As the old saying goes, a young horse finds the road too narrow when it first starts out, while a great roc, spreading its wings, feels the sky is too low. You're still a young horse, so don't think that Boss Qin is taking advantage of you." Colonel Wang said he was afraid Ji Xiang would find him annoying, but he still kept nagging.

"If you're going to be taken advantage of, then so be it. Many people would love to be taken advantage of but never have the chance. As for the rest, we'll talk about that when you become a great roc."

"Look at Dr. Zhao, although I don't know his background, I can guess a little bit about it." Colonel Wang couldn't stop talking once he started. "I guess he's just a junior doctor in a grassroots hospital. He's very talented, but he hasn't made any progress in more than ten years. The head of the hospital is wary of him, and the hospital leaders don't even look at him. He'll most likely be a resident or attending physician for life."

"This kind of person might be very skilled at treating patients, but what about from the perspective of a doctor's career development?"

Ji Xiang nodded vigorously. Similar words had been said by the system NPCs in the system. It was clear that Dr. Zhao's future would most likely be that of an experienced, somewhat famous but unappreciated and without a future as an old attending physician.

Although these senior doctors are financially secure, they have no future and cannot even publish the scientific research they have meticulously prepared for their entire lives.

"I understand that you are shameless and unwilling to take Dr. Zhao's research, but you and Director Liu performed a few surgeries recently. Just talking about those surgeries is enough. There is absolutely no need to give Dr. Zhao a smooth road to success."

"It's not that I'm being cynical, but you don't want to take over someone else's place. What if someone else tries to substitute?"

"..." Ji Xiang hadn't expected there to be such intricacies.

"We can't afford to be careless. Although the probability is extremely small, it's always wise to be extra cautious when it comes to such a major life event."

"Did you remember everything I just said?" Colonel Wang stared at Ji Xiang, his bald head seeming to gleam, as if a third eye was watching Ji Xiang.

"Thank you, Teacher Wang," Ji Xiang replied sincerely.

"If you make something of yourself in the future, don't forget to come back and visit me and Lao Mo." Colonel Wang chuckled, threw the sterile cap into the trash can, changed into a new cap, and prepared for the next surgery.

"But it's a different world for everyone, and I can't even take advantage of you. It's a real pity." Colonel Wang laughed and went to scrub his hands to prepare for the next surgery.

……

……

a few days later.

Zhao Zhe, dragging three suitcases and covered in sweat, appeared in the Second Affiliated Hospital in a disheveled state.

He washed his hair, but it was still matted, and his clothes were askew. The records of over a hundred patients over many years may seem simple to state individually, but when put together, they amount to a considerable sum.

Zhao Zhe didn't know what Ji Xiang needed, and he couldn't explain it clearly over the phone, so he simply brought everything he had.

"Teacher Zhao, why do you have so much stuff?" Ji Xiang came out to greet him and was stunned when he saw Zhao Zhe dragging three suitcases.

In Ji Xiang's mind, one portable hard drive should be enough for the data. Why would he need to bring three suitcases full of personal belongings for a trip to the West?

(End of this chapter)