Chapter 574: The Expert Zhang Arrives

"Xiao Shitou, are you in Zaocheng?"

"I'm here, I'm at work," Xiao Shitou said.

"Take a leave and go to the high-speed rail station to pick up someone; his surname is Zhang. He's an expert coming from Sijiucheng. He wants to see your mother's illness."

"Okay, Dad, I'll go right away. What does this expert look like?" Xiao Shitou asked.

"What he looks like, I haven't seen him either. I'll send you his phone number; you can contact him at the high-speed rail station. Also, first bring him to the Zaocheng Grand Hotel."

"Let him stay there; I'll return to Zaocheng Xin Cheng right away." I arranged over the phone.

"Got it, Dad." Xiao Shitou said and hung up.

I hurried back to the cafeteria,

Shi Yong and Ding Li were still drinking.

Ding Li had had a bit too much to drink at this point.

Shi Yong still wouldn't let Ding Li off and kept toasting with him.

I quickened my steps toward Shi Yong,

"Shi Yong, stop drinking. Come with me back to Zaocheng right away."

Shi Yong shook his head and said, "Brother, what's the matter?"

Xiao Feng also asked, "Jianqiang, why are you leaving in such a hurry?"

"There's something very important; Shi Yong, hurry up and leave," I said.

Shi Yong immediately stopped drinking, stood up, and walked out.

That's Shi Yong's good point: when I tell him not to drink, he stops.

Ding Li also stood up,

"Zhao Ge, you can rest assured; Qi He Kuang can start production right away."

I nodded,

"Ding Li, Qi He Kuang and Xiao Feng, I'm entrusting them to you; you must protect them well for me."

Ding Li was taken aback by what I said.

Xiao Feng smiled at Ding Li and said, "Ding Li, Zhao Ge said you have the ability to protect me, right?"

Ding Li pounded his chest and said, "Sister Xiao Feng, I, Ding Li, will definitely protect you in this life."

After speaking, he reached out to embrace Xiao Feng, perhaps having had a bit too much to drink.

Ding Li swayed, and Xiao Feng saw it, quickly coming over to steady him.

Ding Li's arm easily slipped around Xiao Feng's waist.

Good, the two coordinated well; they're both seasoned.

I just smiled at the two of them and said nothing more.

I walked out of the cafeteria.

The relationship between Xiao Feng and Ding Li is actually just one step away from fruition. The more Ding Li hesitates, the more Xiao Feng feels repulsed.

Men, after all, need to be a bit bolder.

My coming this time has, in a way, torn that thin layer between them; otherwise, dragging on like this,

it could turn sour.

Really, they're not young anymore; no one can wait any longer.

I have high hopes for the feelings between Ding Li and Xiao Feng.

Both in appearance and ability they match. I hope Xiao Feng can have a good destiny.

Bless Xiao Feng and Ding Li.

I hope they achieve a good outcome.

I walked to the car, and Shi Yong had already started it.

I quickly called Shi Yong to get out,

"You've been drinking; what are you doing driving? Get out, I'll drive."

Shi Yong reluctantly got out of the car,

"Brother, this little bit of alcohol is no problem. Besides, I have contacts in the traffic police; my good brother works there. Who would dare check me?"

When I heard Shi Yong say that, I got angry,

"Shi Yong, the more connections you have, the more you must keep a low profile, understand? Doing this is intentionally harming your friend.

Tell me, you drank; will your friend check or not?

If he doesn't check and lets you go, and something happens, he'll have to take responsibility.

If he checks you, it looks like he's being unsympathetic.

The closer the friendship, the more you must avoid breaking regulations,

otherwise, being known by you becomes a disaster."

Shi Yong nodded thoughtfully after I finished speaking.

I hope Shi Yong can listen to his heart.

After getting into the car, I started it and drove toward the Zaocheng Grand Hotel.

I advise everyone: never drive after drinking.

And don't think your connections let you act recklessly,

Doing so harms others as well as yourself.

Even the best relationships can turn sour if you lose someone's job.

We arrived at the Zaocheng Grand Hotel quickly.

Xiao Shitou is already waiting for us in the hotel.

When we entered the room, I saw Zhang.

Zhang is in his fifties, not tall, with a refined and scholarly appearance, clearly well‑educated.

I proactively extended my hand,

"Zhang, welcome to Zaocheng. I was out, so I couldn't meet you at the station; please forgive me."

"You're welcome, Mr. Zhao. Oh, there's no need to book such a fine hotel for me; a simple inn would do. Where is the patient now? Let's go see the patient first," Zhang said, holding my hand.

"Zhang, it's been a hard journey; rest a bit first, and tonight we'll have a drink," I said with a smile.

Zhang shook his head and said, "Mr. Zhao, the drinking is unimportant; let's see the patient first."

Since Zhang said so, I had nothing more to add.

I hurriedly sent Xiao Shitou to the hospital to find Dean Yang and have them prepare in advance.

Shi Yong and I drove with Zhang to the city hospital.

When we arrived at the city hospital, Dean Yang was already standing at the entrance to greet us.

After seeing Zhang get out of the car,

Dean Yang hurried over,

"Oh my, Zhang, why did you come in person? Welcome!"

"Dean Yang, no need for formalities; I've long wanted to meet you but had no chance. Today I finally get to meet you, the surgical specialist," Zhang said, extending his hand to shake Dean Yang's.

"Zhang, you're insulting me; you're the most authoritative expert in our medical field. Compared to you, my skills are nothing. I have so much to learn from you," Dean Yang hurriedly replied.

"Between us, we can discuss medical matters later; let's first see the patient," Zhang said.

"Alright, Fang Rui, quickly take Zhang to the special care ward," Dean Yang said to Fang Rui.

Fang Rui led Zhang ahead to the special care ward.

I followed behind, whispering to Dean Yang, "Dean Yang, what's Zhang's background?"

"Jianqiang, why did you invite him? He's the most authoritative expert on brain disorders in our entire medical community. To me, he's like a god."

"Of course, you don't work in the hospital field; you don't understand what's inside."

"You could say that having Zhang to consult is already good; I never imagined you could personally invite him to treat Zhou Wei."

"I feel Zhou Wei's illness will improve this time," Dean Yang said excitedly.

I only now realized how impressive Zhang is. Yet he is very low‑key.

So low‑key that I treated him as an ordinary doctor.

He came by high‑speed train himself, without any assistant.

He even suggested just staying at an inn. First, he suggested seeing the patient.

It seems people of high caliber are different from ordinary folks.

Some people wish they could make it known everywhere,

when they come to Zaocheng, they must be greeted with a red carpet.

Using such a false ceremony to demonstrate their importance.

Actually, what truly earns respect is the admiration that comes from the heart.

Including people Li Kezhang.

If Dean Yang didn't understand, I would never have thought

that he is currently the top‑level expert.

It seems Wen Han also put in effort.

Dean Yang also called the doctors from the city hospital's neurology department to come over and learn on site with Zhang.

Dean Yang certainly cannot miss this learning opportunity; hearing Zhang's clinical teaching in person

is a rare and valuable chance.

Xiao Shitou and I can only wait outside the ward.