Chapter 415: Unexpected Variables

Fan Dao shook hands with Lu Gang, followed by Zhao Zhe.

What is this person's background?

Originally, Fan Dao had prepared himself to be shocked, but fortunately, Zhao Zhe only smiled nervously and didn't say a word.

Seeing Ji Xiang and seeing Ji Xiang's medical team refreshed Fan Dao's understanding.

Ji Xiang's height, appearance, temperament, and way of speaking all perfectly matched the production team's vision, but because Ji Xiang brought "his own" medical team along, it left the production team somewhat at a loss.

"Doctor Xiao Ji, we are live-streaming tonight, recording the scene where you just arrive at the hospital and meet the other reality show guests," Fan Dao's assistant said to Ji Xiang.

"Alright." Ji Xiang smiled.

"As for you..."

Fan Dao's assistant glanced at Lu Gang and Zhao Zhe.

"I have a Provincial Natural Science Project in my hands that cannot be delayed, so I brought my medical team. Didn't Feng Yuqing tell you?" Ji Xiang asked.

Hearing Ji Xiang mention the name of the big boss behind the scenes with a casualness that carried an indescribable hint of disdain, Fan Dao's assistant was somewhat startled.

"Yes, yes, yes, yes." Fan Dao's assistant didn't know how to answer and responded repeatedly.

"What is the next step?" Ji Xiang asked.

"Return to the hotel and arrange check-in."

"Can I go to the hospital to take a look first?" Ji Xiang asked.

Fan Dao's assistant glanced at Fan Dao.

"Doctor Xiao Ji, why are you in such a hurry to go to the hospital?"

"To familiarize myself with the environment, so as to avoid problems when recording the show."

"Then we won't record this part." Fan Dao smiled. "Doctor Xiao Ji, this medical team is..."

"I have a project on hand, as I told you. Originally, I refused to participate in the reality show, but later it was negotiated that it might be possible to perform surgeries here at the Affiliated Hospital, so I came," Ji Xiang said very calmly.

"!!!" Fan Dao let out a long sigh of relief inwardly, feeling somewhat bewildered.

What Ji Xiang said was simple and relaxed, but in Fan Dao's view, every sentence and every word was showing off—unconcealed humblebragging.

Through research, Fan Dao knew how difficult it was to apply for a Provincial Natural Science Project.

Ji Xiang seemed to still be a Standardized Training Doctor, yet he could have his own Provincial Natural Science Project, and the members of his team included department directors from top-tier Grade A Tertiary Hospitals in the province; this was simply unimaginable.

Although everyone, including Fan Dao, was somewhat at a loss, they were, after all, veterans of the entertainment industry who had recorded several reality shows before, so they relied on muscle memory to finish recording this segment.

Only after sending Ji Xiang to the hotel did Fan Dao breathe a sigh of relief.

"Fan Dao, this young master is not here with good intentions," Fan Dao's assistant whispered.

"Hmm." Fan Dao nodded absentmindedly, looking at the direction Ji Xiang had left in, lost in thought.

"Looking at him, I don't know how many resources were used behind the scenes," Fan Dao's assistant said. "I'm a bit worried now, Director, do you think our show won't be ruined?"

"What are you worried about?" Fan Dao's line of thinking was different; he shook his head. "His image and temperament are both good, and he brought his own medical team at such a young age—these are all gimmicks that can grab the audience's attention."

"But that director in Doctor Xiao Ji's medical team seems quite arrogant and might not be very obedient."

"It's fine, let's record and see." Fan Dao was also full of worry about the task forcibly imposed by the financial backer behind the scenes.

Ji Xiang's appearance caused some problems for the future direction of the entire show, which was something Fan Dao hadn't expected before.

Although he was full of topicality and camera presence, Fan Dao could imagine countless girls chasing this reality show because of Ji Xiang.

However!

This was a variable he could not control.

It was truly a headache.

……

……

Ji Xiang checked into the hotel; he refused the staff's accompaniment and went to Hang Medical University Yi Fu Yuan with Lu Gang and Zhao Zhe to take a look first.

Jiangnan was wealthy, and the hospital was crowded with people; even in the afternoon, there were a great many.

Ji Xiang didn't make a fuss; he was simply curious and took a look at the internal structure of the Affiliated Hospital.

Because he was unfamiliar with the doctors here, Ji Xiang didn't go to the Emergency Department to get busy like he did when accompanying Meng Qingfei on duty.

"Xiao Ji, why do I feel like you're up to no good?"

After walking around, Lu Gang asked.

"How am I up to no good?"

"Scouting the location first, then what earth-shattering thing are you preparing to do? Are you planning to rob the hospital's cashier? Not many people carry cash nowadays. If it were in the past, I even saw an armored truck being robbed once," Lu Gang said.

"Nothing like that, just checking the environment. After all, we have some surgeries that need to be completed here. Although they are all top-tier Grade A Tertiary Hospitals, there's no harm in familiarizing ourselves with it."

"Xiao Ji, go to the production team by yourself tomorrow, and you must speak less," Zhao Zhe urged. "The people in the production team are all very bad; they will dig pits for you for the sake of traffic, and you won't even know how deep the pits are. Once you say something you shouldn't, and you end up on the trending list tomorrow, you'll be cyberbullied."

"When I was in Yuanliao, our Medical Affairs Department Chief had a similar incident. At the time, a Family Member asked if he didn't want to work anymore, so our Medical Affairs Department Chief tore off his White Uniform, threw it on the ground, and said, 'I, your father, just don't want to work anymore.'"

"As a result, when it appeared on internet self-media, it became the Medical Affairs Department Chief taking off his clothes to beat a Family Member, and a female one at that. The public opinion exploded at the time, and there was no way to explain it."

Ji Xiang smiled. "I understand, Brother Zhao."

Zhao Zhe was clearly still very worried; in his view, the production team were all bad people. Not just the production team, but who in the entertainment industry was a good person?

He was genuinely worried about Ji Xiang being deceived.

"Xiao Ji, are you really not taking me tomorrow? I'm worried you won't be able to handle some things," Lu Gang said, stroking the hair on his head, looking "full of worry."

"It seems the production team won't allow it," Ji Xiang shrugged. "Wait until I'm familiar with it, no rush."

Lu Gang didn't force it, just felt a bit regretful.

Although he knew his image didn't fit, Lu Gang still wanted to "be on TV."

Decades ago, being on TV could be said to be a major event that "brought honor to one's ancestors." In the hearts of middle-aged and elderly people like Lu Gang, the weight of such things was completely different from what Ji Xiang thought.

Ji Xiang didn't offer too much explanation; he wasn't very interested in the reality show.

Promoting the interventional + partial resection surgery for Renal Cancer—this is what Ji Xiang wants to do.

Even if only a portion of patients come seeking his reputation, Ji Xiang believes the project in his hands will see explosive growth.

Ji Xiang's understanding of scientific research comes from the Oilfield Hospital diabetes research instilled in him by the System NPC: large samples, long durations, meticulous follow-ups, and so on.

Therefore, the things he does are somewhat out of step with this era.

After gaining a preliminary understanding of the First Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Medical College, Ji Xiang returned to the hotel to prepare for the next day's "interview" session.

(End of this chapter)