Chapter 1095: 1068 Argument at the Hospital Affairs Meeting

Di Du, 912 Hospital, hospital office meeting room.

Director Yan sat in the chief seat of the meeting room, eyes narrowed, as if already asleep. Vice President Yuan looked at the subordinate arguing across from him, picked up an old enamel bucket, and took a sip of water.

Today's meeting had many agenda items, none involving practical matters; most were just empty talk, and no argument had occurred.

But at the end, Director Ye raised a 'small' agenda item, concerning the proposal for Doctor Zheng Ren's extraordinary promotion to Deputy Chief physician.

It was just a suggestion, but as soon as it was raised, it met with the firm opposition of Section Chief Mao of the Science and Education Department.

The heated argument had just ended, and a gunpowder smell permeated the meeting room. Director Ye was angry and unwilling, after all this was work under the Science and Education Department's responsibility; he could only make suggestions from medical work.

After Section Chief Mao outright denied the possibility of extraordinary promotion, Director Ye coldly stared at Section Chief Mao, really unable to understand how such a small doctor as Zheng Ren, who had just arrived at 912, could have offended Section Chief Mao.

He could sense the meaning behind Section Chief Mao's words, carrying a hint of difficulty and strictness. This was absolutely not the ordinary, vague attitude that should be expected.

Director Ye cursed inwardly, 'Did Zheng Ren jump into a well holding your child? Why make things so difficult for a "small" doctor?!'

It's just an associate senior position, yet they flatly denied it for both me and Director Kong.

He stood up, adjusted his clothes, and said: 'Section Chief Mao, you might not know, but in the past few days East Tumor has already started poaching Doctor Zheng Ren.'

Section Chief Mao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: 'I am the Head of the Science and Education Department, not the Head of Human Resources; personnel matters are not under my jurisdiction.'

'Doctor Zheng Ren is a rare scientific talent; I believe his extraordinary promotion to Deputy Chief physician needs no discussion!' Director Ye's words also gradually hardened; as he spoke, he glanced at Vice President Yuan.

The directors sat in their seats, their gazes somewhat distant, as if they hadn't noticed what Director Ye was saying.

'I've said this many times; this is the last time I'll say it.' Section Chief Mao also grew a bit impatient, looking at the table, he said expressionlessly: 'This is regulation; the state has issued documents.'

'There are plenty of documents; over these years I've also seen many people receive extraordinary promotion.' Director Ye flew into a rage, slamming the table and shouting.

'Who are you trying to scare by slamming the table?' Section Chief Mao sneered: 'You've only been at 912 for a few months and you want extraordinary promotion? Where is there such reasoning? Basically going to the ministry to fight for quotas, begging grandparents—those things don't need you, Director Ye, to go, right?'

'Doctor Zheng Ren is a special talent. Though his time at 912 is short, everyone has seen his several surgeries and diagnoses. A few days ago, for the surgery of the twin brothers, it was Doctor Zheng's suggestion that Director Yuan approved on the spot, saving two lives.'

'Without him, they might not necessarily die.' Section Chief Mao showed no agitation; she also knew Director Ye was very agitated, but in fact this old fox's heart must be as calm as water; all the agitation is just to put pressure on himself.

'Director Ye, your statement denies collective strength. In my view, there are some dangerous emotions.'

Director Ye let out a cold snort; he knew what Section Chief Mao would say next. But those four words have nothing to do with Zheng Ren at all—this is just trying to pin blame.

'Let me say a couple of things.' Director Kong today was unusually calm, he smiled and said to smooth things over: 'Doctor Zheng Ren's work performance is up to standard. I noticed this early on. When I reported to the director and gained the director's support, that's how we poached Doctor Zheng Ren from Hai Cheng.'

'Originally I thought it was just doing a Nobel Prize project to add glory to our 912. Of course, it's just a project; we're still eighty thousand miles from winning the Nobel Prize, Section Chief Mao, please don't oppose first.' Director Kong continued: 'But everyone knows about the recent matter, surgery live broadcast; putting it simply, Doctor Zheng Ren resolved a certain financial burden for patients who agreed to the live broadcast—this is healing and saving lives.'

He paused, scanning everyone.

'Speaking broadly, achieving a breakthrough in a certain procedure yet not clinging to one's own modest achievements—this is the spirit of a great doctor!' Director Kong said plainly: 'Such a technical talent, yet still an attending physician—it's simply absurd.'

'I don't believe that at the time of promotion, Zheng Lao Ban was still an attending physician; who would have the nerve to be a Deputy Chief physician?'

This is a joke; back when the Ministry of Health evaluated top-tier hospitals, it's said that Xiehe didn't even submit materials, yet was forcibly rated as such.

At the time the ministry said Xiehe wasn't a top-tier hospital, so which hospital would have the face to claim it is one?

If Xiehe couldn't be rated, this measure lacks credibility.

Even if we have to hold our noses, we must push Xiehe upward.

Director Kong meant this: he holds a Nobel Prize project, has behind him Willow Leaf Blade and Xin Ying Ge Lan etc. international top-tier SCI papers, his surgeries convince everyone. Such a person is still an attending physician—who could have the face to get promoted?

'That's not how it's said.' Section Chief Mao smiled slightly, not angry: 'Director Kong, this year open up the promotion quotas; your Zheng Lao Ban is still an attending physician—see who among those who meet the conditions wouldn't get promoted? If there's someone who isn't promoted, I'll go handle their extraordinary promotion—what's the harm?'

Um…… Director Kong was speechless.

What Section Chief Mao said is true; as long as one can get promoted, who cares what title Zheng Lao Ban holds. I was just giving an example, yet Section Chief Mao used it.

Although it's a bit shameless, this is the fact.

Director Kong shook his head and said nothing more.

Director Luo of Xiao Hua Nei Ke was about to speak when Section Chief Mao took over the topic, ignoring him, and directly said: 'I acknowledge Doctor Zheng Ren's level is very high, after all there is a Nobel Prize project here. But the ministry just finished a meeting; starting this year they will strictly enforce laws and regulations, firmly eradicate profiteering, not putting their minds into clinical work…'

She went on and on; Section Chief Mao could speak these words for three days and three nights with eyes closed. But it was meaningless.

Life, most of the time, is built up from meaningless things.

Hearing Section Chief Mao start spouting platitudes, Director Kong sighed, stood up, and was about to leave.

Although doing so is impolite, Director Kong is expressing his stance, a firm stance. At this point, if I don't stand up for Zheng Lao Ban and give it my all, could I still expect others to offend Section Chief Mao to help me?

Seeing him stand up, Vice President Yuan's eyes opened. He was about to speak when Director Ye's phone rang.

'We're in a meeting, turn off the phone.'

'Yes, yes.' Director Ye took out his phone, preparing to silence it, but suddenly saw the message on screen and jumped up.

His movements were so intense, the chair violently scraped the floor, emitting a piercing sound.