Chapter 76: Handling the Red Envelope

"Why did you give her my number?" Lü Shulei asked.

"Just pretend you don't know! Wasn't it for your own good? By the way, have you been in touch with those two foreign language teachers from last time?" Qin Chuan asked.

"No, I haven't. I haven't seen them since that day. Why are you asking?" Lü Shulei said.

"You really deserve to be single. What a great opportunity that was. When we met those two foreign language teachers at the hospital, they even mentioned you. Why didn't you take the initiative? If you don't, those women won't come running to you. You don't have that charm, you know?" Qin Chuan said.

"Stop talking nonsense. Where are we going now?" Lü Shulei said.

"Shang Wenxiu should still be at the hospital. Since we're here, let's go see her." Qin Chuan said.

"Finally, you said something sensible. I really don't understand you. You and Shang Wenxiu were such a good match. She still has feelings for you, so why are you being unfaithful?" Lü Shulei said.

"You don't know the whole story, so don't meddle." Qin Chuan said.

"Then tell me the whole story! Are we not good brothers?" Lü Shulei asked.

"Of course we are. If we weren't, why would I go to such lengths to get a beautiful woman's number for you?" Qin Chuan laughed.

"Don't change the subject. Why can't you tell me the real reason?" Lü Shulei asked.

"Fine, I'll tell you. Shang Wenxiu's family came to me. Plus, it's impossible for us to be together in the long run. She is determined to achieve success in her career, while I just want to stay by my parents' side. The Tan Shan City Central Hospital can't fulfill Shang Wenxiu's dreams. It's better to cut the ties now rather than suffer later." Qin Chuan revealed his thoughts.

"That's the reason. But you should still talk to Shang Wenxi about it. Now everyone thinks you, Qin Chuan, abandoned her." Lü Shulei said.

"Let's go! I told you, but don't go spreading it around." Qin Chuan said.

Shang Wenxiu took Xu Lishan to the obstetrics department and arranged for some follow-up care.

Yang Meiqing, upon seeing Shang Wenxiu, praised her: "Wenxiu, you did well today. Who was that doctor from the hospital? You seem to know him."

"Which one?" Shang Wenxiu was confused by Yang Meiqing's sudden comment.

"The one who was on TV with you. Weren't you delivering a baby on the ring road? He seemed to have very good skills. Is he an obstetrician too?" Yang Meiqing asked.

"The one you're talking about is my classmate. He is now a doctor in the emergency department at the Tan Shan City Central Hospital." Shang Wenxiu said.

"An emergency department doctor? Are you sure? Not an obstetrician?" Yang Meiqing was puzzled.

"How could there be any doubt? He is my classmate and studied surgery in school. When he went to the Tan Shan City Central Hospital, he joined the emergency department." Shang Wenxiu said.

"That's strange. How can an emergency department doctor have such good obstetric skills? Even the best midwives in our department might not be better than him, especially in that situation. There are few people who could do better than him." Yang Meiqing was even more surprised.

"Director Yang, are you thinking of bringing him to our department?" Shang Wenxiu laughed.

"I would like to, but do you think a department head can just bring in a doctor at will?" Yang Meiqing smiled bitterly.

Nowadays, hospitals are overcrowded, but there are staffing limits. A department head doesn't have that kind of power. In the past, with Professor Yang Meiqing's influence, it would have been easy to bring someone in. But now, even Ph.D.s have a hard time getting in.

"That's true." Shang Wenxiu nodded. At that time, Qin Chuan had considered finding a job in Xing Sha, but it was very difficult. Later, he went to Tan Shan City without discussing it with Shang Wenxiu. She didn't know what had happened, and suddenly, two people in a passionate relationship became strangers. Now she learned that her family had been obstructing their relationship, even when he was looking for a job. Otherwise, with Qin Chuan's performance during his internship, he should have been able to stay.

"Wenxiu, you worked late last night. Since this is done, you can go home early." Yang Meiqing cared about her subordinates.

"Thank you, Director Yang. I have a class reunion today." Shang Wenxiu smiled.

"Is that so? Then go home quickly." Yang Meiqing was a bit surprised that Shang Wenxiu mentioned it only now, which made her look at her differently. If it were someone else, they might not have followed the dispatch in the morning.

As soon as Shang Wenxiu walked out of the obstetrics department, she ran into Qin Chuan and Lü Shulei coming this way.

"Why are you here?" Shang Wenxiu asked, surprised.

"I knew you hadn't left yet. We just got off a car nearby and came to see if you had left." Qin Chuan looked around; he was familiar with the place.

"What are you looking at?" Shang Wenxiu couldn't help but ask.

"Wait a moment, I'll go check the emergency department." Qin Chuan said.

"Sure, it's on the way." Shang Wenxiu said.

"Why are you going there?" Lü Shulei was confused.

"Didn't I just get a red envelope? I can't really keep the money, can I? We were on TV just now. If someone makes a fuss about it, I'll be in trouble." Qin Chuan took the red envelope out of his pocket.

"What are you going to do?" Shang Wenxiu asked curiously.

"I'll find someone who looks in need and give the red envelope to them. Otherwise, it's too hot to keep in my pocket." Qin Chuan said.

In this situation, it wasn't a problem for Qin Chuan to accept the red envelope. But if someone makes a fuss, it could be seen as a doctor demanding a red envelope at the scene of a rescue. That would be disastrous. Many people, to gain fame, would do anything. Qin Chuan didn't need the money in the red envelope and didn't want to accept it. Such things can become habitual. Once it starts, it might become a regular practice.

"It shouldn't be a problem, right?" Lü Shulei said.

"Regardless, I can't really keep the red envelope." Qin Chuan said.

Coincidentally, Li Zhong, a reporter from Sanxiang Urban Channel, was also there for an interview. He immediately ran over when he saw Qin Chuan.

"Doctor Qin, hello. What a coincidence." Li Zhong smiled.

"My classmate works here. I came to find him. By the way, I have a favor to ask." Qin Chuan said.

"What is it?" Li Zhong asked.

"Didn't I just deliver a baby at the scene? The family gave me a red envelope. While it's not a problem by custom, it's too hot for me to keep as a doctor. Can you help me handle it?" Qin Chuan said.

"How do you want it handled?" Li Zhong asked curiously.

"Since there was such a big accident today with so many injured, there must be some families in need. You can give it to a family in need." Qin Chuan didn't want to handle it himself and was glad to have a witness.

"Sure, I'll thank you on behalf of the injured." Li Zhong took the red envelope, counted the money, and nodded.

"Don't thank me; the money isn't mine." Qin Chuan waved his hands.

"Doctor Qin, how about this. We want to do a special feature on you. There are many negative news stories in the medical field, and we need some positive energy. Your story is a perfect example." Li Zhong said.

"No, I'm a doctor, not a celebrity. I don't want a special feature. In our profession, fame should come from medical skills, not this." Qin Chuan firmly refused.

"Doctor Qin, please consider it. It would have a very positive impact on the current doctor-patient relationship." Li Zhong tried to persuade him.

But Qin Chuan firmly disagreed. If he agreed, he would have no peace in the future. As a doctor, he should focus on improving his skills, not on these gimmicks.

Qin Chuan quickly ran away with Lü Shulei and Shang Wenxiu. However, Li Zhong was smiling and turned to the cameraman, "Did you get it on camera?"

"Got it." The cameraman smiled.

"Too bad we can't do the special feature, but this is enough." Li Zhong smiled.

"This doctor is really good. I didn't expect him to return the red envelope." The cameraman said.

"A good doctor cares a lot about his reputation. With high medical skills, what's a little money? If the reputation is ruined, even the best skills are useless. He's a smart one." Li Zhong said.

They ran all the way to the entrance before stopping.

When they arrived at the hotel for the reunion, Luo Xiaofang and a few other classmates were already waiting. Luo Xiaofang, like Shang Wenxiu, worked at Nanyi First Hospital.

Luo Xiaofang, Shang Wenxiu's college roommate and best friend, glared at Qin Chuan as if he were an enemy.

"Who would have thought! Qin Chuan, you seemed so honest in school. I even tried hard to get you and Wenxiu together. Turns out you're a hypocrite." Luo Xiaofang glared at Qin Chuan.

Qin Chuan didn't say anything, but Shang Wenxiu quickly pulled Luo Xiaofang aside, "Fangfang, can we not talk about this today? Didn't I tell you before? It's all my mother's fault."

"That's just an external factor. It's entirely his fault for abandoning you." Luo Xiaofang continued to give Qin Chuan a cold look.

The other classmates greeted each other and tried to steer the conversation to other topics. After all, a class reunion is a chance to relax and unwind. The atmosphere was light, and no one had to flatter each other or engage in petty competition. After the reunion, everyone would go back to their own lives.