Chapter 1276: with translation of chapter title

Zhao Wenhua's days were not going well, at least he himself thought so.

Patients with ruptured intercostal arteries were sent to thoracic surgery; the emergency team went up and performed ligation, and after the operation the patients recovered quickly. After all, it's just a blood vessel rupture; as long as surgery is done promptly, there will be no problem.

But Zhao Wenhua felt his hands were a bit hesitant.

Whenever he thought about performing Shou Bing, countless complications would appear in his mind. Originally there were two patients needing Shou Bing, but he suddenly lost confidence and had other Team-leading Professors help do it.

It was like continuously driving and scraping; Zhao Wenhua felt he couldn't even perform Shou Bing.

He planned to take leave and rest for two days to relax his mind.

As for Zheng Ren, let him cause trouble as he wishes; if you can't provoke him, can't you avoid him?

But even finding someone to cover his leave was impossible.

While preparing to welcome Doctor Mei Ha'er and perform Shou Bing for the international expert, Director Kong's side had become bogged down in bureaucracy these two days.

Moreover, Zhao Wenhua resentfully thought, if he can't provoke him, he can at least avoid him.

But Zheng Ren seemed omnipresent; you couldn't avoid him even if you tried.

Especially when Doctor Mei Ha'er came in the Afternoon for consultation and reading films, seeing Zheng Ren surrounded by many internationally renowned professors, Zhao Wenhua couldn't describe what he felt.

Envy? Maybe. But unlike at the beginning, when Zheng Lao Ban was just a junior doctor from Hai Cheng, Zhao Wenhua would feel a bit envious.

Nowadays the TIPS project has been fully rolled out, and the hospital's recognition of Zheng Lao Ban has greatly increased. Even if Zhao Wenhua were as oblivious as ever, he wouldn't regard Zheng Ren as a mere junior doctor.

Envy is not maybe, it's definite. Also there is a feeling of admiration, admiring Zheng Ren and the leading figure in cardiology, Doctor Mei Ha'er, chatting and laughing easily, admiring that he could personally wield the scalpel to perform Shou Bing for Doctor Mei Ha'er.

But Zhao Wenhua concealed his hatred.

Hatred also depends on the person.

Zheng Ren had grown rapidly in a short time; to still hate him wholeheartedly would be like a moth flying into a flame.

Zhao Wenhua is not stupid; as long as he calms down, he thinks these matters through clearly.

In the Evening he returned home, ate a simple meal, and sat quietly in the study, reviewing everything that had happened during this period.

He was wrong, truly wrong.

It wasn't for any other reason; he had picked the wrong opponent. Why provoke Zheng Ren over nothing? It was just about a hospital bed.

When Director Kong was not at home and he had full responsibility, it was the best opportunity. After thinking everything through, Zhao Wenhua felt remorse.

If he had expressed concern and care for the young comrade who had just returned from the front lines back then, perhaps the situation would be different now.

But the matter has passed, and the relationship between him and Zheng Ren has developed an irreparable rift.

Even if Zheng Lao Ban were willing to let bygones be bygones, Zhao Wenhua dares not guarantee he won't lose his temper again and make another mistake.

So be it; he let out a light sigh, looking at the shadow reflected on the window, somewhat vague, somewhat empty.

He thought to himself: Rest a few days, adjust his mood, life still has to go on, right?

He isn't even afraid of Zheng Ren's retaliation; as long as his side stays out of trouble, no one can touch him. To speak bluntly, at the Capital City Large Tertiary Hospital in Di Du, which Team-leading Professor doesn't have a few big shots behind him?

From now on, just keep away from him as much as possible; Zhao Wenhua silently told himself.

Zheng Lao Ban is still okay to talk about; he's honest. But that assistant of his is simply detestable. Thinking of this, Zhao Wenhua can't help but feel annoyed.

"Old Zhao, what are you thinking about indoors?" Zhao Wenhua's wife shouted from outside: "Don't just sit there after eating; let's go out for a stroll."

"Hmm." Zhao Wenhua had figured out his thoughts; although somewhat unwilling, he still smiled, stood up, changed shoes with his beloved, and went downstairs for a walk.

Life is still wonderful. An old couple, together for a lifetime, united and happy—also nice. One shouldn't bring work emotions home; these past days he had been wrong.

Walking in the sunset, Zhao Wenhua watched the elderly men and women dancing in the square, his heart gradually softening.

Although ordinary, it is very beautiful.

After walking for more than half an hour, the sun was about to set, and the two headed back. Seeing Zhao Wenhua show a hint of a smile, his beloved softly said: "Old Zhao, our daughter has been back for a few days, and you've been busy all along—this isn't right."

"Hmm." Zhao Wenhua nodded and said: "Xiao Xuan has been at a class reunion lately, with no time to attend to us old folks."

"Old Zhao, this time Xiao Xuan rushed back in a hurry; I always feel something is up." His beloved said: "I chatted with her close friend, and it might be because a young man has returned."

"Oh? Does she have a boyfriend?" Zhao Wenhua's smile froze slightly, and a feeling rose in his heart—anger like the long-nurtured cabbage being rooted up by someone's pig, plus a sense of loss.

But reason told him he couldn't keep his daughter by his side forever.

"Maybe; Xiao Xuan's friends and classmates didn't elaborate, just saying that person is a doctor from your hospital." His beloved said.

"……" Zhao Wenhua felt an ominous premonition.

"Old Zhao, you really need to vet this properly." His beloved nagged: "Xiao Xuan has been quiet and introverted since childhood; she doesn't tell us when something's on her mind. After going abroad she became even more introverted; we can't let her just casually date a junior doctor."

"She hasn't told you?" Zhao Wenhua asked anxiously.

"I asked her; she said she still doesn't have a boyfriend. I guess, this time her holiday is limited, she'll have to go back soon, maybe she's back just to say goodbye." His beloved said.

"Ask, what's his name?" Zhao Wenhua said in a low voice.

I heard he seems to be a graduate from the Huaxing Department.

Zhao Wenhua's heart relaxed a bit; if she really came back to look for Zheng Ren... although that's absolutely impossible. His own daughter, how could she know a junior doctor from Hai Cheng?

When Zheng Ren came to 912, Xiao Xuan had already gone abroad, the timeline doesn't match. Besides, Zheng Ren now has a girlfriend; that nurse in the Operating Room, brought from Hai Cheng.

But if that were the case, what status would he have to interact with her?

He firmly opposes this!

"As long as he has a background, the Huaxing Department side is also a prestigious school." Zhao Wenhua comforted himself.

"Hmm, I heard he's from Cardiothoracic Surgery and is quite outstanding. I vaguely heard he's the rising star of Cardiothoracic Surgery." His beloved laughed: "Old Zhao, you say, nowadays kids are so unruly; a little brat actually dares to call himself the rising star—this is a bit too arrogant."

Cardiothoracic Surgery…… rising star……

Zhao Wenhua felt a tightness in his chest, his body swayed. He had already prepared to yield, so why does that person from the Medical Team still linger like a ghost?!

"Old Zhao?"

Zhao Wenhua waved his hand, indicating he was fine. After a long while, he finally said in a low voice, "Let Xiao Xuan come back to find me."