Chapter 8

Since someone was treating everyone to a meal, all the staff from the department went, except for the on-duty doctors and nurses who couldn't leave. The rest all went to Jin Yu Restaurant.

Jin Yu Restaurant was the best restaurant near the central hospital. It wasn't particularly high-end, and people generally wouldn't choose to dine near a hospital. Patients also preferred convenience when eating. Therefore, there weren't many high-end restaurants around the hospital. However, this was perfect. Although the doctors at the hospital had middle-level incomes, they weren't at the point where they could splurge. The prices at Jin Yu Restaurant were moderate, and the environment was quite elegant.

"Director Cheng, why are you here too?" Qin Chuan said in surprise.

"Look at what you're saying. It's so rare for He Xiaokang to treat us, how could I not come? Am I not part of the emergency department anymore? He Xiaokang, today you must order the signature dishes at Jin Yu Restaurant. I haven't had a good meal here in a long time," Cheng Guanhua said.

He Xiaokang was quite pained but still agreed, "Since the director has spoken, how can I refuse?"

Gao Zhanting couldn't help but laugh.

"Zhanting, don't be so dramatic. What kind of banquet haven't you been to? You really want to take advantage of me," He Xiaokang grumbled.

"I just like it when you treat us, what's wrong with that? You've been my colleague for so many years, and I've never seen you treat anyone," Gao Zhanting said.

"Hey, that's not true. I remember treating you several times," He Xiaokang said.

"Really? I don't remember that," Gao Zhanting said.

He Xiaokang knew he couldn't outdo Gao Zhanting, so he shifted the blame to Qin Chuan, "Qin Chuan hasn't treated anyone either."

"How can you take advantage of someone who just started working?" Gao Zhanting immediately defended Qin Chuan.

"Hey, why do you defend him just because I say something? Do you two have something going on?" He Xiaokang laughed.

"Of course we do. Qin Chuan is my newly recognized younger brother. If you bully my younger brother, can I not help him?" Gao Zhanting said.

"When did this happen?" He Xiaokang asked.

"Today," Gao Zhanting said.

"Can I also recognize you as my sister, a beautiful and wealthy woman?" He Xiaokang said.

"No way," Gao Zhanting said.

Jin Yu Restaurant wasn't far away. It took less than ten minutes to walk there.

"Wu Xiaoming didn't come?" After sitting down, Cheng Guanhua took a headcount.

"He doesn't consider himself part of our emergency department. He's a surgeon, and he's so arrogant," Gao Zhanting said.

"He's young and full of himself. Don't take it personally," Cheng Guanhua said.

"We don't want to take it personally, but you saw what happened today. He doesn't do anything and is extremely arrogant. Having someone like him in the department affects team unity. Our emergency department is already a very demanding place. We need to work together. With him here, it will be hard to conduct our work in the future," Gao Zhanting said.

"I'll talk to Wu Xiaoming about this. Don't always target him. That will only make things worse," Cheng Guanhua said.

"If he doesn't provoke us, I won't bother with him. But I think it's best to send him back to his original department. Otherwise, he'll be a time bomb in our emergency department," He Xiaokang said.

"How can that be? The hospital has its rules. His rotation period hasn't ended, so how can he go back? Besides, I heard that the surgery department is planning to hire a returning overseas expert, who is very skilled. They are planning to upgrade their standards. Hiring this expert is just the beginning. They will continue to bring in more talent," Cheng Guanhua said.

"In other words, even if his rotation period ends, Wu Xiaoming might not be able to return to the surgery department. Why is our emergency department like a garbage dump? All the people other departments don't want are sent to us. Director, this can't go on," Gao Zhanting said.

"How can you say that? Are you all garbage that no one wants? The emergency department is tough and dangerous. We are often misunderstood and even attacked by patients' families. But everyone knows the importance of the emergency department. Other departments treat diseases, but we save lives. Many patients we save are very grateful to us," Cheng Guanhua said.

"Director, let's not talk about this anymore. The dishes are all here. Let's have a good drink," He Xiaokang said.

Cheng Guanhua looked at the abundant dishes on the table and smiled, "Today, He Xiaokang is footing the bill. Come, everyone, raise your glasses and thank He Xiaokang for his generous hospitality."

"Don't, don't. To be honest, I feel quite ashamed. I've been working for so many years and haven't treated everyone to a good drink. Today, I have this opportunity to gather everyone, which makes up for my regret. Come, everyone, let's drink to a better future for our emergency department!" He Xiaokang said.

Qin Chuan also raised his glass, clinked it with everyone else's, and drank the wine in one gulp. Gao Zhanting, Jiang Lingling, and the other girls had drinks in their glasses.

"Qin Chuan, don't just take care of yourself. You should help Lingling with some good food. You should take care of her more. Look at your good fortune. You came here and won the heart of our surgery department's beauty," Gao Zhanting said.

Qin Chuan didn't react much, but Jiang Lingling blushed and almost buried her head in the table.

"Is that true? Qin Chuan, you should try harder. We can't let the beauty of our emergency department be taken by someone from another department," Cheng Guanhua laughed.

"The most important thing is, if they get together, our emergency department will finally have some good news," He Xiaokang said.

"Director, you see. Our emergency department used to have a great atmosphere. But since Wu Xiaoming came, the atmosphere has changed. This can't go on, or something serious will happen. We have serious patients every day. If something goes wrong, it will be a big deal. It's one thing that he treats us coldly, but if he treats patients the same way, it will definitely lead to a disaster," Gao Zhanting said.

"Alright, I know. Are you trying to ruin my meal?" Cheng Guanhua said.

"Right, let's drink, let's drink," He Xiaokang said.

"I can't drink anymore. I have to go back to the hospital tonight. There have been a lot of emergency patients recently. Wu Xiaoming and He Xuedong are on night duty tonight. I'm worried something might happen. You all enjoy your drinks," Cheng Guanhua said.

Being the director of the emergency department is not easy. Emergency doctors are the most dangerous profession in the hospital. This position is like sitting on a hot seat. Every time there's a major weather change, there are a lot of emergency patients. The doctors and nurses in the emergency department are overwhelmed. Patients are often anxious, and any slight mishandling can lead to conflicts between patients and medical staff.