Chapter 259: What on Earth is Going On! (Bonus Chapter for Alliance Leader STpeter)

Silence on the other end of the line.

The longer the silence, the more Director Xu knew something was wrong.

"Director Hui, what on earth is going on!" Director Xu's voice rose slightly, sounding somewhat stern. "The person you introduced shouldn't be pushing me into a pit of fire. Let me tell you, this matter is absolutely not simple. Why do I feel like someone is trying to set me up?"

"Old Xu, Gu Lao is a big shot in your Urology Department. What did he say at the time? Tell me in detail."

The person on the other end did not answer Director Xu's question directly, but asked instead.

"The person's surgery was flawless... Let's put it this way: I performed a Giant Hydronephrosis surgery last year, with over 3,000 milliliters of fluid. It took me over six hours to finish, and I've been bragging about it for ages."

"For a long time. Every time we eat together, as long as you've had a drink, you bring it up. And you get all animated; my ears have grown calluses from listening to it."

"The surgical recording brought by the young man Ling Tian mentioned was a case of Giant Hydronephrosis with 5,200ml of fluid. The kidney was pressed as thin as a sheet of paper. In my opinion, it couldn't be excised at all."

"..."

"It's not modesty; I truly couldn't have done it, not even with an open surgery."

"The surgery was so well performed that even Gu Lao praised it. This surgical competition was meant to build up Zhou Tianbo's resume. You know, the few students Gu Lao has on his side either went to USC or aren't talented enough, so Gu Lao wants to prop Zhou Tianbo up."

"Even so, Gu Lao gave first place to that Standardized Training Student without hesitation."

"First place really went to that Standardized Training Student?" Director Hui asked, dazed.

"Yes, it did. The person's surgery was truly excellent; it would have been hard to justify not giving it to them. How old is Gu Lao now? Could he do something that would have people pointing fingers at his spine later?"

"The key is that this little Standardized Training Student's surgical level is two grades above Professor Zhou. In my view, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they belong to the top tier of surgeons in the country, perhaps even international first-class."

The other end of the phone fell silent again.

After more than ten seconds, with the atmosphere becoming incredibly awkward, Director Xu finally couldn't help but ask, "Director Hui, tell me the truth, what on earth is going on?"

"Old Xu, being a Doctor is a matter of conscience, you know that."

"As if you need to tell me."

"Who has the worst reputation in your Surgery Department?" Director Hui on the other end changed the subject.

"Urology is alright. When I hear them chatting, they say there are some rotten people in the Orthopedics Department," Director Xu said. "Professor Huang, famous far and wide, with the nicknames 'Huang Five-Minutes' and 'Huang Three-Dos'."

"Eh? How come there are two nicknames?"

"'Five-Minutes' means he never takes more than five minutes to perform a surgery. He goes in, messes around, and it's done. He can turn a minor ailment into a major one."

"Damn... is it really like that?"

"It's a rumor in the field; I don't know for sure. But I see that Shao Lin and the others in Orthopedics don't approve of Professor Huang from Shanghai at all. Once, while drinking, Shao Lin was so angry he slammed the table, saying one rotten fish spoils the whole pot."

"What else? What's the deal with 'Three-Dos'? Isn't it all just one incision?"

"Hey, I'm asking you about something, why are you asking me?" Director Xu said.

"You tell me first, then I'll tell you."

"Whether there's an illness or not, perform surgery first—that's the first 'do'; whether it's a major or minor illness, perform surgery first—that's the second 'do'; after he performs surgery, a minor illness becomes a major one, and then he performs an even bigger surgery—that's the third 'do'."

"Damn, hasn't anything happened to this guy yet?" Director Hui asked.

"Of course not. Hurry up and tell me, we're about to eat, and Gu Lao is going to present the awards. It's not good for me to be away for too long," Director Xu urged.

"We have a doctor with a bad reputation in our Interventional Department too, that's Qin Chu from Shanghai. But he's an old senior, different from the Professor Huang you mentioned. We dare to be angry but dare not speak."

"!!!"

Connecting the dots, Director Xu suddenly understood something.

"I won't tell you the specific technical details, but whenever I encounter patients who want to go to Shanghai, I tell them to avoid the minefield and stay away from Qin Chu. It's just to prevent patients from being lured by his fame and choosing to have surgery with Qin Chu."

"Then why did you introduce him to me?" Director Xu said indignantly.

"Sigh, actually, we usually mind our own business; we just greet each other when we meet. A while ago, there was a rumor, and I never believed it."

"What rumor?"

"Although Qin Chu isn't attentive when performing surgery, the old gentleman's level is indeed high, and his eyes are very sharp. It's said that after seeing a surgical recording, he directly asked Professor Ling to find the surgeon, and after seeing the surgeon's level with his own eyes, he wanted to take them as his Closed-door disciple."

Director Xu was stunned. This had similarities to what Ling Tian said, but something was different.

"To take the apprentice, Qin Chu even held a conference and invited Academician Teng to attend. But legend has it that the young man scolded Qin Chu severely at the conference, saying his surgery was not serious."

"I heard it from others; those words were indeed satisfying, and they were things we wanted to say too. But the more I think about it, the less I believe it could be true."

"Why?" After asking, Director Xu laughed at himself.

Usually, people like Director Hui—clinical directors and those with a certain position in the academic world—are unwilling to offend Qin Chu or Ling Tian for no reason, let alone a lowly little Standardized Training Student.

Moreover, Qin Chu wanted to take him as a Closed-door disciple and even invited the biggest Academician in the field, Academician Teng, to preside over it.

In that situation, what would one do if it were them?

What else could they do? Scold him directly? Impossible, absolutely impossible.

"But I asked around, and they said Qin Chu has been bedridden since the conference and hasn't been to work."

"Is that really true? Scolded Qin Chu until he couldn't get out of bed?"

"Seems like it, not sure. But if it's according to what you said, then it's indeed interesting. Surgery done well, Gu Lao giving him first place... By the way, what was that little doctor's name?"

"Ji Xiang."

"Right, right, right. Look at my brain. First place given to Ji Xiang, do you think this is right?"

"Then I know," Director Xu said cautiously.

"I didn't pay attention to it at first," Director Hui explained. "I figured this young man might be good at Interventional Surgery, but his Urological Surgery must be average. I didn't expect... Director Xu, is his surgery really that good?"

"Let's put it this way: he's definitely in the top five in the country. Whether he's the absolute best, I dare not say."

"!!!"

"Alright, that's it then," Director Xu said. "I have a rough idea."

"You didn't speak up for Ling Tian, did you?"

"Pfft, as if you need to remind me! Director Hui, you dug a big pit for me this time; you'll have to make it up to me later."

"We'll talk when you get back."

Hanging up the phone, Director Xu steadied their mind and recalled the conversation that had just taken place.

This young person is not simple!

To be able to perform at a top-tier level in surgeries spanning two major departments, and to have the recognition of top-tier bigwigs—the key is that the temper is explosive, actually scolding Qin Chu to the point where he didn't dare go to work.

Awesome!

(End of this chapter)