Chapter 558: with translation of chapter title

Even after getting into Feng Xu Hui's car, Director Kong still felt as if he hadn't slept enough.

Professor Rudolf Wagner was still quite talkative, chattering all the way. Unfortunately, today he was facing the two people who had endured the biggest storm since the establishment of the Jizhenbingfang.

Especially Zheng Ren, he performed surgeries all the way up until departure.

Su Yun was responsible for handling all follow‑up matters, seeing patients, writing surgical records, and monitoring any sudden developments.

Performing surgery is only a beginning.

The medical community has a saying: three parts surgery, seven parts nursing. Post‑operative care is also very important; here, nursing refers to changes in condition, adjusting medication, and altering treatment measures.

For example, Teacher Yang lacked vitamin B1 after surgery, causing an unpredictable change in the condition. If treatment measures were not adjusted in time, it would be hard to say which direction the condition would develop.

However, Zheng Ren had no worries in that regard; Su Yun is highly skilled in critical care, and Director Pan is holding down the Emergency Department, so Zheng Ren going to the Second Hospital for a day should be fine.

Zheng Ren slept for twenty minutes straight, deeply and sweetly.

Until Feng Xu Hui woke him, Zheng Ren rubbed his face vigorously to clear his head. A glance showed they had already arrived at City Second Hospital.

Director Zhang, Gao Shaojie, and Wang Qiang stood at the inpatient department entrance to welcome Zheng Ren.

Seeing Zheng Ren get out of the car looking exhausted, Gao Shaojie first stared blankly, then realized he must have been busy all night at the City First Hospital's Emergency Department.

In fact, Gao Shaojie also had some complaints about Zheng Ren's insistence on staying at the City First Hospital.

But everyone has their own choice, and others should not interfere.

Zheng Ren greeted the few people, then suddenly noticed another person standing nearby. He looked somewhat familiar, but he couldn't recall who it was.

"Teacher Zheng, nice to see you again." The person was enthusiastic, extended a hand, and greeted Zheng Ren.

"Uh, hello." Zheng Ren said vaguely.

Gao Shaojie already had some understanding of Zheng Ren, and quickly whispered beside him: "Boss, this is our hospital's Medical Department Director Lin."

Zheng Ren realized, pretended to know him, chatted a few lines with Director Lin, then turned and asked: "Old Gao, why are you also calling me boss?"

Gao Shaojie smiled and said: "I heard from Yun Ge'er that TIPS Surgery is a major project. By the rules, I also count as participating in the project. You are the founder, core, and soul—calling you boss is only fitting. Besides, I think calling you teacher is too perfunctory; boss feels more cordial."

Zheng Ren chuckled, "Whatever, the title doesn't matter." He was busy‑addled, vaguely recalling that Old Gao had called him boss yesterday, but this night felt as long as a year, and yesterday's memory had already become fuzzy.

"Teacher Zheng, we have surgery soon, so I'll keep it short." While going upstairs, Director Lin said.

He was very direct; one could tell Zheng Ren must have been very busy last night. His whole body exuded fatigue, the kind that could be contagious to anyone standing beside him.

Today at the Second Hospital there are at least four TIPS surgeries, plus several second‑stage TIPS surgeries. Once they're done, Zheng Ren will probably go back to catch up on sleep, leaving him no chance to speak.

Having rushed over in a jolt, we must achieve our purpose. Whether Zheng Ren agrees or not, we have to let him know.

"Oh? Director Lin, you're being too polite. Just say what you need to, it's fine." Zheng Ren gave a forced smile and said.

Director Kong was also curious; he vaguely guessed Director Lin's intention and prick up his ears to listen carefully.

"Teacher Zheng, I've reported your situation to the hospital leadership these past few days. Your superb surgical skills……"

"Director Lin, keep it short—we need to see the patient." Zheng Ren's mind short‑circuited, and he directly cut off Director Lin's words.

"…" Director Lin stared for a moment.

No matter what is said, don't you need an opening? How can this Teacher Zheng be so direct? However, Director Lin, having dealt with many of those idiotic clinicians in clinical settings, has developed a psychological expectation.

The higher a doctor's level, the more problems they tend to have in handling interpersonal relations.

With limited time, should one devote it to researching techniques, performing surgery, conducting research, and seeking promotion, or to social interaction?

Of course, one cannot rule out those doctors who try to grasp both sides and are strong in both.

However, such people are relatively few, and furthermore, saying they are strong in both respects depends on who they are compared with.

Within the Medical University Affiliated Hospital, they might be mid‑upper level, but on the national stage they fall short.

As for Zheng Ren, those people are completely incomparable to him.

Zheng Ren also felt troubled; he was so exhausted he was almost sticking out his tongue, yet Director Lin was still speaking in formalities.

"Then let's keep it short, Teacher Zheng. I represent the Medical University Affiliated Hospital and extend an invitation for you to work at our hospital." Director Lin immediately returned to his normal self, explaining the purpose with a smiling tone.

The director of the Second Hospital, Zhang, was stunned.

Wang Qiang also froze.

The Medical University Affiliated Hospital…… that is the highest stage of medical care in the whole province.

Director Zhang's expression shifted instantly from astonishment to a forced smile, and he said: "Congratulations, Teacher Zheng."

Wang Qiang felt envious, looking at Zheng Ren with envy and jealousy.

Zheng Ren glanced at Director Lin and said nothing.

"Teacher Zheng, you must be worried about the compensation issue." Director Lin felt he had understood Zheng Ren's inner mind and chuckled: "Because your academic background and professional title have some minor issues, this time we are using an exceptional recruitment procedure. I think that after you join the Medical University Affiliated Hospital, you will first stay two years in Gao Shaojie's group, then after being promoted to associate senior level, you will surely lead a team—I can guarantee that."

Director Lin was full of confidence.

Zheng Ren is under thirty; the best hospital in the provincial capital offering such terms—is that low? It's already quite good.

After changing platforms, won't there be vast seas for fish to leap and high skies for birds to fly?

But…… at this moment everyone entered the elevator; whether it was the cramped, oppressive environment of the elevator or some real problem, Director Lin vaguely felt the atmosphere was a bit off.

It wasn't tension, nor pleasure; anyway, it just felt wrong.

He looked at Zheng Ren's eyes; besides fatigue, he could read no further emotion.

"From the perspective of talent recruitment, there will surely be preferential treatment." Director Lin gritted his teeth and said: "The housing issue, the hospital will try to resolve as much as possible. But I think this is only a minor problem; after you are promoted to associate senior rank, at most a year later, buying a house in the provincial capital won't be a small matter, will it?"

After exiting the elevator, Zheng Ren smiled and said: "Director Lin, let me introduce someone."

"Huh?" Director Lin expressed surprise; he and Zheng Ren had been talking about going to the Medical University to work, but he seemed uninterested and had veered off the topic.

What does that mean?

"This person is Director Kong of the Intervention Department at Di Du 912 Hospital." Zheng Ren said, "This person is Director Lin of the Medical Department at the Provincial Capital's Medical University Affiliated Hospital."

Director Kong had endured it for a long time, remaining silent out of politeness.

Of course, the so‑called politeness meant not wanting to disturb Zheng Ren's judgment, not because of Director Lin.

Upon hearing Zheng Ren say that, Director Kong broke into a smile, shook hands with Director Lin, and said: "Director Lin, you've arrived a step too late."