Chapter 746: Clarity

"There are many things in this country that I really find impossible to understand."

"For example?" Ji Xiang asked.

"For example, just now when Bai Chuzhang and you were discussing the abnormal Tang Screening we encountered, if it were at Massachusetts General Hospital..."

"This is not Massachusetts, nor is it a hospital affiliated with Harvard." Ji Xiang interrupted Lin Jiuze without ceremony, and he said with a smile, "By the way, I encountered something during my internship."

As they spoke, the two had already returned to the Orthopedics Department office.

Hearing Ji Xiang say he encountered something during his internship, Zhao Zhe immediately thought of a meme—I have a friend.

How many things can one encounter during an internship?

As an old Attending Physician, Zhao Zhe knew it well.

Ever since he started following Ji Xiang, he had mentioned many times the cases he encountered during his internship.

There was something suspicious here.

However, Zhao Zhe was not foolish enough to question it, but instead looked at Ji Xiang with a smile.

"A Family Member of a patient came to the hospital to cause a scene, saying the baby was swapped at birth."

"Hmm? That is a big deal," Lin Jiuze said.

"They said they did a Paternity Test, and the child was not the father's at all."

"..."

"..."

"But then, facing astronomical compensation claims and public pressure, the hospital suggested the mother take a Paternity Test, but the woman refused to do it and just kept causing a scene."

"Oh, so that's how it was; then it certainly couldn't be done," Zhao Zhe said with a smile.

"So, it's better to be a bit muddled about some things," Ji Xiang said with great clarity.

Lin Jiuze was a bit puzzled.

This kind of clarity, when appearing in a doctor, usually belongs to old Experts who have become refined with age. For example, in Massachusetts, if someone wants to use a medical visit as an opportunity to get a set of exams that insurance will cover, an old doctor will handle it with discretion and tact.

However, it is basically impossible for a young doctor to view problems with such clarity.

Only Ji Xiang was an outlier.

"I have also encountered a similar thing," Zhao Zhe began to gossip.

He spoke with great animation, and after twenty minutes, Ji Xiang received a call and left; Lin Jiuze said indifferently, "Zhao Yisheng, is medical care in this country all like this?"

"What else?" Zhao Zhe shrugged, "A hospital is a window where you can see many strange and bizarre people. If it were in Massachusetts, what would happen?"

Lin Jiuze did not answer Zhao Zhe's question, but said indifferently, "Ji Xiang Yisheng has a really good temper, and he sees things with clarity."

His words carried a hint of sarcasm, though the taste of the sarcasm was not strong.

"Xiao Ji Yisheng... on the surface, he just communicates with you gently, but in reality, through observing the back-and-forth conversation and other information you reveal, he has already conducted a comprehensive, multi-layered, and broad-field assessment of your intelligence and behavior."

"Uh..." Lin Jiuze was stunned.

"His rationality is always online, and he doesn't care," Zhao Zhe said. "I have seen many types of doctors, such as the greedy, the selfless, the hardworking, and the slackers, but this type of doctor that Xiao Ji Yisheng is, is the first time I've encountered one."

"The things he does are very strange; I have no way to understand them at all."

Lin Jiuze pondered carefully; what Zhao Zhe said made sense, but deep down, Lin Jiuze's pride could not accept the fact that Ji Xiang crushed him in intelligence and ignored him.

"Chen Lao, this year Xiao Ji is preparing to apply for the Outstanding Youth Fund," Dean Shen said with a chuckle. "His level, you have also seen, is indeed high!"

Chen Lao looked at Ji Xiang with a beaming smile; not long ago, due to the irritability and fury of the Family Member, there was only kindness and gentleness.

"Xiao Ji, Ji Xiang, good name," Chen Lao praised.

Ji Xiang was confused.

"Xiao Ji, Chen Lao is a senior in the field of biological science and is also one of the Expert reviewers for the Outstanding Youth Fund selection."

So that was it; Ji Xiang understood why Bai Chuzhang said he was lucky.

"Chen Lao, hello," Ji Xiang greeted him politely.

"Xiao Ji, you have solved a heart disease of mine. You don't know, for the past two years, my grandson has been coughing constantly, unable to sleep well, and his academic performance and health have plummeted. Now it's good; the hidden trouble has been solved."

"In the future, use Bluetooth earphones in moderation," Ji Xiang reminded him gently. "His sebum is quite special; I suspect it is Dingning Shuansai caused by long-term use of Bluetooth earphones."

"Hmm." Chen Lao nodded, looking at Ji Xiang with great interest. "Xiao Ji, do you know what is needed to apply for the Outstanding Youth Fund?"

"I understand a little bit; I am already preparing for it."

"Do you have any overseas study experience?"

"No," Ji Xiang shook his head.

Chen Lao's expression became slightly solemn.

"Xiao Ji has published many papers in top medical journals," Dean Shen explained.

"One or two are not enough."

"There are already 7 now, all in journals with an impact factor of over 20. By the time the selection takes place next year, I estimate there will be about 30 papers," Ji Xiang gave a definitive answer.

"Oh?!"

Ji Xiang's words not only surprised Chen Lao, but even Dean Shen and Bai Chuzhang were startled.

There were only a few months left until next year's review, and Ji Xiang actually said he could have about 30 top-tier papers.

One must know that there are only a few journals with an impact factor of over 20, and to be able to publish 30 papers in just a few months...

If it weren't for Ji Xiang saying this, everyone present would have thought it was a child being ignorant and bragging wildly.

But even such a strange thing as coughing induced by earwax was successfully solved by Ji Xiang, and the process was so short and the resolution so smooth that it was outrageous.

"Is it really possible?"

"It should be no problem."

Chen Lao nodded slightly; he thought for a long time before saying, "Little Shen has never asked me to handle any major matters; for a selection like the Outstanding Youth Fund, it would be good if our hospital could have one every ten years."

"However, there is an unspoken rule for the Outstanding Youth grant, which is that one must have experience gilded by overseas study. Xiao Ji, I can connect you with hospitals in Europe and America; you can go out and play for a few months just like a vacation."

"Chen Lao, I cannot go abroad," Ji Xiang said with regret.

"Hm?"

"My parents won't let me go abroad."

"!!!"

"!!!"

Chen Lao and Dean Shen were stunned, while Bai Chuzhang gave a wry smile.

Cannot go abroad—what kind of reason is this, damn it.

But Chen Lao knew this was personal privacy and involved many things, so he did not ask in detail.

Tapping his fingers lightly on the sofa armrest, after a long while, Chen Lao said, "Then I cannot guarantee it, and you are too young; Outstanding Youth are generally technical talents around 35 years old."

"I trouble Chen Lao to put in the effort," Ji Xiang said respectfully, completely lacking the vigor and arrogance a young person should have.

He was just like an old Attending Physician who had been polished by society for who knows how long.

"Fine, I have noted it down. But to forge iron, one must be strong oneself; Doctor Ji, you must work harder." Chen Lao did not say much more, personally seeing Ji Xiang to the door, and when leaving, he gripped Ji Xiang's hand tightly and said many words of gratitude.

Only when speaking of his own grandson did Chen Lao reveal his true feelings.

(End of this chapter)