Chapter 376: with translation of chapter title

"Huh? I don't know." Zheng Ren's thoughts stirred, but he didn't show it, looking at Ding Zhongtai with an innocent gaze.

"Little Zheng!" Ding Zhongtai said solemnly.

Zheng Ren basically had no reaction; Ding Zhongtai's various expressions and small movements were basically just for show to a blind person.

Seeing Zheng Ren unmoved, Ding Zhongtai changed his expression, sighed with worry, and said, "Little Zheng, I'm doing this to protect you."

"Mm-hmm, I know, thank you, Director Ding." Zheng Ren said.

Talking with Ding Zhongtai is boring; Zheng Ren wanted to go back and chat with Xie Yiren. Even going to do Shou Bing is better than facing that guy Ding Zhongtai in a corner, speaking like a thief.

"Your attitude shows you don't realize the seriousness of the problem." Ding Zhongtai asked, "I just want to ask you one thing: were the people from the provincial bureau your doing?"

"No." Zheng Ren answered frankly, "You know, I have no background."

Ding Zhongtai had already confirmed this point.

Otherwise, Professor Senyu's Shou Bing incident could hardly have almost gotten Zheng Ren expelled.

But this time, someone put the blame on Ding Zhongtai, saying Zheng Ren was causing trouble in it, wanting him to soften his attitude a bit, so as to make the Porsche incident a big thing small, small thing settled.

No matter how you say it, it can't be a direct sentence; at worst it would have to be a suspended sentence.

Ding Zhongtai also knows this matter is a minefield; he'd rather avoid it if possible.

He doesn't want to get into this muddy water, after all it's a vicious case that provincial and municipal leaders highly value. Only that guy who drove the sports car is too unlucky.

If it were another time, this wouldn't count as anything.

The unlucky one can only be Zheng Ren, who drove the ambulance straight into it.

Relying on years of experience, he stared straight into Zheng Ren's eyes, trying to see a hint.

But he was disappointed.

Zheng Ren's gaze was clear and pure, without the slightest fluctuation.

"Little Zheng, this is also protecting you; you can't have other thoughts." Ding Zhongtai pondered how to explain to acquaintances while placating Zheng Ren, "Yang Lili has already woken up; this vicious case should soon be announced as over. Then the leaders' attention will shift elsewhere—who knows what will happen."

Zheng Ren nodded repeatedly.

Seeing Zheng Ren's absentminded nodding, Ding Zhongtai seethed inside.

There's really nothing much to say with this guy.

As for Zheng Ren's life or death, it's not in Ding Zhongtai's considerations.

After seeing off Ding Zhongtai, Zheng Ren remembered he should treat Chu Yanran and Chu Yan zhi to a meal.

After all, that day those two sisters helped him a great deal.

He actually turned around and forgot it; he really is… this mistake is his own.

Zheng Ren immediately gathered everyone in the group, saying they'd go eat.

He only worries about paying; as for where to eat or what to eat, he doesn't care at all.

Today is Chang Yue's shift; after discussing, everyone decided to wait until Chang Yue gets off work, then eat tomorrow evening.

Missing one person loses a lot of fun.

Especially when Chang Yue and Su Yun, both heavy drinkers, meet, they often spark off all kinds of fireworks.

Chatting away, it passed twelve o'clock.

Just as they were about to eat, the Emergency Department called, saying an acute appendicitis patient had been sent up.

Forget it; nothing will be eaten now.

Zheng Ren notified everyone in the group: if confirmed, prepare for Shou Bing.

Likewise, wails filled the air, likewise complaints filled the sky.

Zheng Ren turned off his phone, ignoring that bunch. Before seeing patients, one was worse than the next; while seeing patients, one was more spirited than the next.

Soon the patient was brought up—a middle‑aged female; her physical exam, lab work, and Xitong Diagnosis all matched.

Only the patient's fasting time was insufficient; at least a few more hours were needed.

Zheng Ren watched the group chat where several girls were dazzled, debating what takeout to order, when Su Yun suddenly walked over.

"What's up?" Zheng Ren was especially wary, because Su Yun's face bore a smile unlike usual.

"The professor really is impressive." Su Yun said with a chuckle, "We discussed it; he said the new TIPS Surgery treatment plan can apply for foundation support."

"Foundation?" Zheng Ren had no idea about these things.

"Nominally it's a charitable fund, but actually it's money from big firms like Boston Tech and Medtronic, set up as a development fund for the Interventional Medicine Discipline." Su Yun said, "They want to control the discourse in the field; actually it's just another angle to flatter the ace doctor. Boss, congratulations, you now have this qualification."

"Oh." As soon as money came up, Zheng Ren got confused.

It's not that he's uninterested; it's just that overseas foundations are set up especially complexly, needing appropriate people to help manage them to avoid violating that country's laws.

Moreover, according to Su Yun, the fund was established by Boston Tech, Medtronic and other big interventional companies; taking their money inevitably means being short‑handed.

This kind of money is as hot as patients' red envelopes; better to avoid it if possible.

Seeing Zheng Ren listless, Su Yun said, "You don't know how much money there is, that's why you're so uninterested."

"How much could there be?"

"About several million US dollars." Su Yun said, "And this sum is completely yours; if you're happy, you can give me a few, I won't mind."

Uh… that much?

Zheng Ren froze for a moment.

"You also don't need to worry about being squeezed by consumables manufacturers. I tell you, if this were told to Longwind Micro‑creation, they'd smash pots and sell iron to scrape together ten or twenty million in research funds for you." Su Yun said.

"Why?"

"Because the prostate surgery you did in Di Du, though high‑end, has a limited patient pool. TIPS Surgery is different—it's already a mature procedure; yours is a step further, and will win recognition from interventional doctors worldwide."

"Recognition." Zheng Ren had little interest in fame and fortune.

This kind of thing involving martial‑world status, Zheng Ren isn't very interested. His concerns about disease treatment are two: whether the patient can benefit, and whether that Big Pig Trotter of the system can be satisfied.

If the patient can benefit, he can clear that hurdle in his heart.

The system's Big Pig Trotter can be satisfied; I will sooner or later be the pinnacle of the whole system. World's number one Shou Bing, still need to worry about being suppressed by others? Of course one should worry, but Zheng Ren doesn't have such high aspirations for now, and doesn't want to think about so many things.

Right now, need to do another 9 cases of TIPS Surgery to complete the second-stage Main Line Quest.

Gain 3000 cases of Shou Bing experience in Radiofrequency ablation……

Right, Zheng Yunxia should have a follow‑up check.

"Chang Yue, where is Sister Zheng now?" Zheng Ren asked.

"There are still 3 days of inpatient follow‑up." Chang Yue replied without thinking.

Although I call Zheng Yunxia Sister Zheng, in truth she's just a patient I met by chance. Chang Yue can always say when her next inpatient follow‑up is; managing patients to this extent is also quite commendable.