Healing Doctor

Chapter 797 A PhD Required? Simple Task

Director Bai and Dean Shen boarded a plane to the United States.

Director Bai understood what Ji Xiang meant; he would never refuse something so aboveboard.

Although Director Bai wasn't interested in the NBA, Dean Shen was a loyal fan of Yao Ming. After Yao Ming retired, he even watched basketball seriously for a few years after Harden's meteoric rise to fame.

Calling him a die-hard fan might be an exaggeration, but Dean Shen would absolutely not refuse to come to the United States to watch the NBA Finals.

and!

This final was full of legendary moments.

Another Lakers-Celtics showdown, with the Lakers' leader being the "sickly" Viktor Axelsen, who was abandoned by the Celtics a few months ago. All of this is full of hype.

Although the Lakers lost their first two games and their chances of winning the championship this year are slim,

Yellow vs. Green, Revenge, The Return of the King.

Director Bai knew that behind all these words that made your blood boil was one person—Ji Xiang.

Without Ji Xiang, there would be no Wenban Yama today.

Although Director Bai couldn't understand the game either, he knew that it was all thanks to Ji Xiang.

The only thing that displeased Director Bai but he insisted on doing was Lin Jiuze, who was in charge of translation work and arranging various matters in the United States.

He was a man who could make you dizzy with just one glance, and even a glance out of the corner of your eye was not enough.

This is just the beginning. The journey to the United States is long and there will be offenses, as Director Bai is well aware of.

The World Cup is just a few months away.

Neymar has already given Ji Xiang tickets to the Brazilian national team, which Director Bai has locked in his cabinet at home, treasuring them dearly.

This year is a big year for sports, and I'll be accompanying Dean Shen around to watch the games. It'll be so much fun!

It's such a pity about Xiao Ji; people always say he can't go abroad.

If he could come, he could just leave Lin Jiuze at home to do chores. Director Bai sometimes had similar thoughts.

Chatting with Ji Xiang is always better than chatting with Lin Jiuze.

In comparison, Lin Jiu is just a block of wood, a block of wood that makes people dizzy just looking at him.

Moreover, Ji Xiang's English proficiency is very high, and Director Bai firmly believes that he can handle this job.

pity.

"Dean Shen, when you first arrive, would you like to go to a bar to sit for a while and adjust to the time difference?"

After getting off the plane, Director Bai asked.

"I'm not going." Dean Shen smiled. "I'm getting old, and going to bars and nightclubs makes my heart feel uncomfortable. I'd rather just watch the game and not go to those kinds of places. If something happens and I have to be carried away, it won't sound good."

"Okay." Director Bai smiled. "Many American basketball players have rather messy private lives."

"Oh?"

"They had to put tomato juice in the condoms they used, otherwise if one of them hit the target, the child support would be huge. For example, Dwight Howard made a lot of money back then, but with so many kids, he almost went bankrupt."

"Hahaha." Dean Shen knew the joke and laughed.

"For example, during the 2016 Rio Olympics, Jimmy Butler went to a nightclub and had a six-hour encounter with a hostess, who eventually had to take a day off to rest at home."

"I know that too. I always felt that either he was born with a special talent or he was taking drugs."

In order to have common topics with Dean Shen, Director Bai has recently learned a lot of gossip about him.

Similar incidents happened to Mustache Deng more often, but Dean Shen was a fan of Mustache Deng and couldn't say anything about it.

"He must have talent, otherwise Ibaka's nickname would be 'Two-Eight Card.' Speaking of medication, some hospitals really go too far. Especially those bastards at pharmacies, they just throw things around haphazardly."

Dean Shen smiled slightly.

There are many similar stories. One of the more famous ones is about a vice president of a large tertiary hospital who was in charge of pharmaceuticals and died at the age of 60 a few years ago... cough cough cough.

There are many other things that can't be mentioned, such as paid WeChat groups, etc.

The only thing they have in common is that in every sex scandal, there are people from the pharmacy department or the pharmacy.

If only they could use their energy in the right way.

"Xiao Bai, the institute's research suggests you have a very high chance of being promoted to vice president this year. I'm considering entrusting the pharmaceutical division to you, so you must be very strict in your oversight."

Director Bai was a loyal follower and knew how to handle things. Dean Shen told him some good news with a stern face, as if he were scolding him.

"Professor Shen, don't worry." Director Bai didn't stand on ceremony and agreed directly.

"It's fine if you don't drink. A while ago, a professor from the Department of Respiratory Medicine invited me to dinner and brought two graduate students with him. Those two got drunk after a few bottles of beer and insisted that they were like iPhones, with their batteries dead and needing to be charged."

"..."

"Ugh, how embarrassing. I threw the liquor notebook at her, saying it was for wireless charging, that's good."

"Oh? Is it a charging reference?" Dean Shen looked at Director Bai with a deep gaze.

Director Bai was slightly taken aback, then smiled shyly, "If it's a joke, that's even more unacceptable, it'll cause a lot of trouble."

The two chatted casually, while Lin Jiu looked into the distance and saw Dr. Meltz at the arrival gate.

"Dr. Lin!" Dr. Meltz waved enthusiastically.

Lin Jiu noticed that in just a few months, before the playoffs for the Asian Games were even over, Dr. Meltz looked like he had aged more than ten years.

"Hello, Meltz." Lin Jiu appeared as the victor, and without doing anything, he was able to crush Dr. Meltz. He couldn't describe how happy he felt.

"Lin, when are you coming back?" Dr. Meltz asked, slightly embarrassed, but since he was already there, he still forced himself to ask.

"I don't know." Lin Jiu smiled. "He might not come back, never."

"!!!"

"You know, there are a lot of surgeries going on there lately, and I'm afraid there won't be as many when I come back." Lin Jiu continued to stab me in the back, "For example, Tom gave me a football before he left, saying it was his first football and invited me to this year's Super Bowl."

"!!!" Dr. Meltz exclaimed in surprise.

Although Super Bowl tickets are not a burden for him, the tickets Tom gave him will definitely be with the team!

Dr. Meltz's eyes were a little red.

"Tom is really confident, at least more confident than I am. I don't think he'll be able to lead the team back to the Super Bowl at his age."

Dr. Meltz gave a helpless, wry smile.

Top athletes have recently been having surgeries at the Second Affiliated Hospital, and the person they've been in contact with is Lin Jiuze.

If it were me, I definitely wouldn't come back either.

Although Dr. Meltz didn't know how much money Lin Jiuze could earn, he was sure it wouldn't be a small amount.

Dr. Meltz hesitated for a moment, still too embarrassed to say some things.

Lin Jiu was well aware of Dr. Meltz's inner thoughts. He patted Dr. Meltz on the shoulder and asked, "Have you been performing very few surgeries lately? I mean the kind that don't involve insurance companies."

Dr. Meltz sighed.

"You've seen the surgery; it can be performed anytime. Dr. Ji Xiang won't mind," Lin Jiu joked.

"Lin, I didn't understand how Ji performed the surgery," Dr. Meltz said frankly.

Lin Jiu was even more pleased to hear what Dr. Meltz said.

"I've read all of Dr. Ji Xiang's articles countless times, but damn it, I still don't understand the key points of the surgery."

"I don't know either."

"..." Dr. Meltz stared blankly at Lin Jiuze.

"So, what's the point of me coming back? Watching films on a screen for a month isn't as effective as performing one surgery," Lin Jiuze said.

Dr. Meltz seemed somewhat dazed.

He roughly knew how much money one could earn watching movies. Lin Jiuze's statement was somewhat exaggerated, but Dr. Meltz couldn't help but believe it.

Although the cost of a single surgery is extremely high, take Banjama as an example. Putting aside honor and sportsmanship, he earns a fortune just from top-salary contracts.

After exchanging a few words with Dr. Meltz, Lin Jiu walked straight toward Tang Chenghua.

"Teacher, I'm back."

Tang Chenghua smiled broadly, clearly very satisfied.

"This is Dean Shen Zihua of the Second Affiliated Hospital, and this is..." Lin Jiu began to introduce the group to Tang Chenghua.

Tang Chenghua shook hands and greeted several people from the Second Affiliated Hospital, exchanging pleasantries without being overly enthusiastic or cold.

Dean Shen, on the other hand, seemed quite excited.

After arranging accommodations, we headed to the competition venue early the next day.

"Staples is also known as the Staples Center," Lin Jiu explained as he led Dean Shen and Director Bai to the stadium. "It got its nickname because the initial sponsor was a stationery company."

The stapler ballroom looked strange, and Director Bai looked around.

The stadium, which can hold 20,000 people, looks... just so-so, much smaller than the Bird's Nest, which can hold 91,000 people.

"This is the home stadium of many teams and has hosted a lot of concerts, including Grammys and a memorial concert for Michael Jackson."

As he introduced himself, Lin Jiu led everyone to the front row.

Director Bai thought the VIP tickets given by Wen Ban Yama would be in the VIP box, but he didn't expect to sit directly by the court.

Just two steps forward and you'll enter the stadium; the viewing angle is indescribably good.

Director Bai even felt that he could smell the players' sweat and hormones as soon as the game started.

"The tickets here were all booked a long time ago," Lin Jiu said with a smile. "You can't just buy them with money. Because this year, Wenban Yama is a hero in Los Angeles, and he wants to invite his most distinguished guests, so the guests who originally reserved these seats gave them to us."

"!!!" Dean Shen savored Lin Jiuze's words, feeling a surge of emotion.

hero.

The most distinguished guest.

These words have profound meanings and inexplicably trigger an adrenaline rush.

It's a pity Ji Xiang didn't come. If he had come to watch the game with us, I think Wenban Yama would have been very excited.

"The surgery was very successful, and it seems like Wenban Yama was blessed. Not only did her basic motor skills fully recover, but even outside of the assessment, all the experts felt that Wenban Yama had... leveled up again."

Lin Jiu then used the word "upgrade" to express his meaning, and Director Bai immediately understood.

The idea that surgery could upgrade an athlete's level is undoubtedly a joke.

But deep down, Director Bai believed those words without hesitation.

Because not only Wenban Yama, Zhao Dali and Neymar, or even former rugby stars who had been past their prime after numerous surgeries, regained their vitality after Ji Xiang's surgery.

Zhao Dali has now become the largest crater on Blue Moon.

Wenban Yama led a bunch of undrafted players to the NBA Finals, and this legendary feat attracted countless viewers and set a new NBA viewership record.

"Is that guy who looks like a eunuch NBA Commissioner Adam Silver?" Dean Shen asked Director Bai in his ear.

His voice was very low, but Lin Jiu heard it very clearly.

"It's said that Xiao Hua is ill and has been injecting hormones for years, which is why he looks like a eunuch," Lin Jiu said with a smile.

"..." Dean Shen was speechless.

"He's really sick?!" Director Bai exclaimed in surprise. "I knew something was off about him the moment I saw him. Oh, right, I remember there's this lizard man meme in America, and he looks a bit like Elon Musk."

"Director Bai is an expert in this field, but his illness cannot be cured and he can only endure it." After Lin Jiu finished speaking briefly, he began to introduce Staples Center to everyone.

Fans entered the stadium one after another.

A deafening roar, like a tsunami, echoed throughout the entire Staples Center.

It's like a nightclub.

"If it were the Kings' home stadium, and there were cowbells everywhere, I simply couldn't stand it," Lin Jiu said with a laugh.

"Is there a tradition here?"

"Nothing special, but..."

As they chatted, 30 minutes later the Staples Center, which holds 2 people, was packed to capacity, with noise like a tidal wave.

Dean Shen was quite happy, after all, watching the game from such a close position was indeed a pleasure.

Moreover, this competition is different from ordinary ones.

When the surgery was performed at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Amatra, Dr. Shen even brought a group of people to take a look, which suggests that he has connections with his management team.

Are we acquaintances?

No, they are considered family members of the patient.

Being familiar with patients and their families makes watching the game a completely different experience.

But Director Bai felt a little uncomfortable. He loved football, and his thoughts were already on the World Cup field.

How wonderful it would be if Neymar could lead his team to victory this year and fulfill his long-cherished dream.

As athletes took to the field one by one, the DJ called out exciting names, and the fans in the stadium became increasingly excited.

As Victor Wenbanyama's name was drawn out and finally uttered, the entire stadium erupted in cheers.

Infected by the emotions, Dean Shen subconsciously stood up and looked back at the players' tunnel.

A figure in black jogged out and high-fived each player.

Wenban Yama!

It's really him!

The difference between watching a live broadcast and watching the game in person becomes immediately apparent.

A surge of excitement welled up within Dean Shen, filling him with pride and a sense of accomplishment.

These are patients treated at our hospital!

He recovered completely in a very short time and has already led a group of undrafted players into the finals!

Although the surgery wasn't performed by Dean Shen, he was still deeply moved.

Much later, when the game began, Dean Shen finally sat down slowly.

"noob."

"Professor Shen, watch your blood pressure," Director Bai reminded him with a smile.

"I am indeed getting old." Dean Shen sighed. "Speaking of which, Xiao Ji's application for the Outstanding Young Scientists Fund is a bit difficult. It's definitely not going to work out this year. What a pity."

"It's the red line of obtaining a doctorate or a senior professional title, isn't it?" Director Bai had studied this matter extensively, and he also felt that this red line was completely insurmountable.

It's not that it's impossible, it's just that it's easy to be criticized.

If things get serious and the two sides have a falling out during the judging process, and that becomes a topic of discussion, Ji Xiang's lack of toughness will be criticized for a long time.

That would be worse than that.

"One year later, this year I..."

"Is there a national selection of outstanding young talents?" Tang Chenghua asked.

"Yes, Professor Tang," Director Bai smiled, "Xiao Ji is still too young."

"I can!" Dr. Meltz reacted rather slowly, as he needed a translator. He only spoke excitedly after a few sentences.

"What can it be?"

"Harvard Medical School, I'm a doctoral advisor!" Dr. Meltz said excitedly. "Two months! I can get Dr. Ji Xiang graduated!! It's just a doctoral degree, nothing at all."

"!!!"

"!!!"

Dean Shen and Director Bai were stunned. Even Director Bai, who was usually expressionless, changed his expression.

They had never imagined there was such a path.

Their reliance on domestic paths has led to misconceptions in their thinking.

Although the Second Affiliated Hospital has many experts and professors who can take on doctoral students, they still need to maintain a certain level of integrity when selecting outstanding young scientists. Otherwise, if their opponents seize on their weaknesses, things could get complicated.

but!

What if he's a PhD from Harvard Medical School?

Director Bai immediately became excited.

But the next second, Tang Chenghua retorted unhappily, "Dr. Meltz, please be mindful of your status."

"Tang! I'm your doctoral advisor!!" Dr. Meltz exclaimed, his eyes wide, almost shouting at Tang Chenghua.

"Me too. Dr. Ji Xiang's doctoral qualification has never been a problem. Besides, my student, Dr. Lin, is already the head of a research group. When did it become Dr. Ji Xiang's teacher?"

Dr. Meltz was rebuffed and his face turned red with embarrassment.

Although he didn't know what a Distinguished Young Scholar was, it sounded like it was very important to Dr. Ji Xiang.

This is a huge opportunity!!

Dr. Meltz had already been defeated. He was thoroughly humiliated by the young demon king at the Second Affiliated Hospital, which increased his defense and changed his worldview.

Furthermore, the numerous professional teams' evaluations of Wenban Yama and other top athletes after his return made Dr. Meltz realize that Ji Xiang's surgery was simply something he couldn't understand due to his anxiety.

Dr. Meltz had long held this thought in his mind: he absolutely could not give up such a large, top-tier market, or at least not easily.

Finally, he had the opportunity to win over Dr. Ji Xiang. Although the approval period had passed and it was difficult to graduate with a doctorate in just two months, Dr. Meltz didn't care at all.

He never expected Tang Chenghua to jump out at this time.

"Don!" Dr. Meltz roared angrily, clenching his fists. "You're a radiologist, damn radiology! It's not even part of clinical medicine! AI can replace you all within two years!"

With that, Dr. Meltz glared fiercely at Tang Chenghua, "All of them, not a single one left!"

"Dr. Ji Xiang is an expert in sports medicine, what makes you think you can argue with me!"

Tang Chenghua scoffed, "Why should I? What do you think Dr. Ji Xiang would choose if I let Jiu Ze call right now?!"

"Bang!"

Dr. Meltz, seemingly out of his mind, punched Tang Chenghua in the corner of the eye.

Lin Jiu paused for a moment, then kicked Dr. Meltz away and quickly checked Tang Chenghua's injuries.

Dean Shen and Director Bai were listening to the translator translate the argument between Dr. Meltz and Tang Chenghua into Chinese when the two started fighting.

This is utterly disgraceful! Absolutely disgraceful!

Dean Shen tried to break up the fight, but Director Bai pulled him aside.

"Director Shen, about Xiao Ji..."

Dean Shen hesitated for a moment, then sighed, "Indeed, I used to think I was doing Xiao Ji a great favor, but now it seems he didn't need it at all."

"Director Shen, we must hurry," Director Bai whispered a reminder.

Dean Shen stared intently at Dr. Meltz and Tang Chenghua's "utterly disgraceful" beating and kicking, like two shrewish women, and was both amused and exasperated.

But this scene, especially one that took place against the backdrop of the Staples Center, gave him much to ponder.

"Xiao Ji is usually very loyal. He has worked in two departments at the hospital, but his best relationship is with Meng Qingfei in the emergency department."

"Oh?"

"I wanted to report to you recently and ask for Meng Qingfei's opinion on his vision for the future."

Director Bai watched as the fight was broken up. He didn't care who won or lost; instead, he took the opportunity to say what he wanted to say.

"Okay, you handle it."

"I'll contact Dr. Ji Xiang and discuss the situation here," Director Bai said cautiously. "I still prefer Professor Tang Chenghua, after all, he is of Chinese descent, and Professor Lin Jiuze has been working at our hospital for a long time."

"Okay, you can do it." Dean Shen pondered.

But in a flash, Dean Shen felt his hand go numb.

In Dean Shen's view, giving young doctors benefits and nominating them for the Outstanding Young Scientists Award was a favor bestowed upon him as their leader.

But looking at it now...

Two experts from Massachusetts General Hospital and a doctoral advisor at Harvard Medical School got into a physical fight, disregarding their public image.

Damn it!

How could this be so absurd?!

Dr. Meltz was pulled away by security personnel and was almost kicked out of the Staples Center.

If he weren't familiar with the Lakers' team doctor...

Dr. Meltz was still threatening Tang Chenghua, but he was gradually losing hope.

Dr. Meltz knew perfectly well what Dr. Ji Xiang's attitude towards him was. Damn Tang, if it weren't for him, he definitely would have been able to gain Dr. Ji Xiang's favor.

At the very least, turning hatred into friendship is a good thing.

Damn!

The match has begun.

Dr. Meltz stared blankly as Wimbanama's enormous body performed movements completely out of proportion to its size, seemingly omnipotent and omnipresent, like Superman.

He felt neither excitement nor agitation, but rather confusion.

As time went on, Wenbanyama seemed to improve every day. The French teenager before us was completely different from when he had just returned to the field a few months ago; he had undergone a complete transformation.

As a top sports medicine expert, Dr. Mertz knew exactly what all this meant.

pity.

The competition was still going on, and the sound waves in the venue were getting louder and louder.

But the people sitting on the sidelines watching the game were all preoccupied with their own thoughts, and no one cared about the match.

Director Bai rushed back, but there wasn't a quiet place in the Staples Center, so he searched for a long time before finally finding a place to call Ji Xiang and get Ji Xiang's opinion.

Before Director Bai and Dean Shen could even speak after returning, a dark figure rushed straight towards Director Bai.

(End of this chapter)