Chapter 97

Qin Chuan looked at the snake skin bag in his hand, shook his head helplessly, and could only carry the bag into the office.

"Hey, Qin Chuan, what are you carrying?" He Xiaokang was very curious when he saw Qin Chuan carrying a snake skin bag.

"After Yao Sihai was discharged, didn't he go back to Youzidong Village? His family grows vegetables, and he specially sent some to me. People in the countryside are so straightforward. I couldn't refuse, but I also couldn't take the elderly man's hard work for free, so I gave him fifty yuan. I didn't take too much, afraid it would cause misunderstandings. But this big bag, we can't eat it all. Later, everyone can take some when they go home." Qin Chuan opened the snake skin bag and saw cucumbers, leeks, bok choy... There were many kinds. In such a short time since Yao Sihai went back, he managed to get so many fresh vegetables.

Actually, the vegetables weren't all from Yao Sihai's family. Many villagers grew vegetables, and when they had a surplus, they couldn't sell them. If any family in the village lacked vegetables, they would just take some from others. When they heard that Yao Sihai wanted to send vegetables to the doctors in the city, they let him take some from their fields. Everyone in the village knew about Qin Chuan's visit and that he had cured Yao Sihai's illness and even let Hu Yemei go back to Youzidong Village with him. They all said such a doctor was rare. If Yao Sihai's chickens and ducks had grown up, he would have brought some of those too.

"Do you think Old He needs it? I don't need it, you know I don't cook where I live." He Xiaokang came over and opened the bag to look.

"You idiot, why don't you give some to Fang Ping's family? This is the perfect time to curry favor with your mother-in-law." He Xuedong reminded He Xiaokang.

"How dare I curry favor with my mother-in-law? My father-in-law would chase me out with a cleaver." He Xiaokang deliberately misinterpreted He Xuedong's words.

This completely ignited the atmosphere in the office. Fang Ping hurried over and, seeing everyone laughing, asked curiously, "What's the good news today?"

He Xuedong laughed and said, "We're discussing how to curry favor with the mother-in-law."

Everyone couldn't help but laugh again.

"Stop fooling around. I have something to tell you." Fang Ping remembered why she came.

"What's wrong?" He Xiaokang saw Fang Ping's serious expression and thought something important had happened.

"Just now, when Doctor Qin went out, I saw Wu Xiaoming sneakily following behind and taking videos with his phone. I was busy changing a patient's dressing and couldn't stop him, so I don't know what he was doing." Fang Ping recounted what she had seen.

"This scoundrel. He's definitely planning to report Doctor Qin with the video." He Xiaokang and Fang Ping exchanged glances and said loudly.

He Xuedong laughed and said, "Let him report. Patients are grateful to doctors and give them gifts after discharge; this happens all the time. It shows that the doctor-patient relationship is improving. The hospital won't punish a doctor for this. Doctors are human too; can't they be friends with patients? Besides, Yao Sihai has already been discharged, and there's no conflict of interest between him and Qin Chuan. Giving Qin Chuan gifts isn't to get special treatment. The hospital won't pursue this. Don't worry."

"But, no matter what, Wu Xiaoming's behavior is despicable. As long as he's in our department, we won't have peace." He Xiaokang said angrily.

Qin Chuan wasn't worried: "Let him do what he wants. I gave Yao Sihai money anyway. Even if the hospital investigates, I'm not worried. Come on, everyone take some home. Let him do what he wants."

Wu Xiaoming really did take the video to Deputy Director Zheng Yuanmeng.

"Uncle, this time it's solid evidence. Our department's Qin Chuan accepted gifts from patients. Look, I have it all on video." Wu Xiaoming opened the video on his phone.

Zheng Yuanmeng, naturally more mature than Wu Xiaoming, lost interest as soon as he saw that the person was carrying a snake skin bag.

"Xiaoming, you should understand. Do you think the hospital would punish a doctor for this? Especially a star doctor? You should know that not long ago, Doctor Qin was praised by the city committee for saving a patient from a construction site. In less than half a year, he has been on TV three times, even on the news. Do you think the hospital would ruin its reputation over such a trivial matter? You're too immature. Jealousy will blind you. You should focus on improving your medical skills, not on these things. If others find out, will you still be able to work in the department?" Zheng Yuanmeng was really annoyed this time. If he followed his nephew in these matters, his position as deputy director would be in jeopardy.

Wu Xiaoming didn't expect this result. After being scolded by his uncle, he could only return to the department in a bad mood. However, his colleagues in the emergency department looked at him even more differently than usual.

"Some people just can't stand to see others do well. They always do things behind the scenes. If you have the guts, do it openly. Sneaking around and plotting against others, what kind of skill is that?" He Xiaokang saw that Wu Xiaoming couldn't keep his cool.

He Xuedong also laughed, "All his scheming ended up scheming against himself. That's truly pitiful!"

Wu Xiaoming stood up, looking at He Xiaokang angrily.

"What? Doctor Wu, do you have a problem with what I said?" He Xiaokang looked at Wu Xiaoming with disdain.

"What did you mean by that?" Wu Xiaoming demanded.

"Can't you understand what I mean? Do you, Doctor Wu, not understand human language? Well, you don't do human things, so you naturally don't understand human language." He Xiaokang wasn't afraid of Wu Xiaoming.

"Say it again!" Wu Xiaoming's words were already tinged with provocation.

"Enough, enough, don't fight. We're colleagues in the same department." Qin Chuan quickly intervened.

"Qin Chuan, don't be fake. Isn't He Xiaokang like this because you incited him? I can see it. Ever since I joined the emergency department, you've been hostile to me. I know I'm different from you. You plan to stay in the emergency department, but I'm just here for a rotation and will eventually leave to become a specialist. You're jealous of me, so you all exclude me." Wu Xiaoming said smugly.

"Damn, you're really narcissistic. We're jealous of you! After you joined the emergency department, you didn't do your share of work, making us do more. Every time you work the night shift, it's a disaster. We work hard while you sleep in the rest room. You think you're superior? You're not welcome anywhere. Not to mention, you can't stand to see others do well. Sneaking around to report on others, do you think no one knows?" He Xiaokang was amused by Wu Xiaoming.

Qin Chuan also said, "Doctor Wu, don't go too far. Even clay has a temper."

"Qin Chuan, don't act so righteous in front of me. When I asked you for medical records, you always dodged. When you saw me publish papers, you were envious. I tell you, I have at least a dozen papers this year. Just the rewards from these papers are more than your bonuses." Wu Xiaoming said smugly.

"I really don't understand you. Publishing papers is your business. Why do you always compare yourself to us? As long as you do your job well, who would have nothing to do and deliberately make things difficult for you?" Qin Chuan couldn't understand Wu Xiaoming's way of thinking.

"Xiao Qin, what's the point of talking to such a person? A dozen papers in a month. That's really productive. If this gets out, our hospital will be famous." He Xuedong sneered. In such a short time, producing so many papers, there must be something fishy, and anyone with eyes could see it.

Wu Xiaoming ignored He Xuedong's sarcasm: "You don't need to worry. My papers are carefully written, with no plagiarism or multiple submissions. This is the result of my long-term accumulation, just published in this period. I'm good at summarizing, unlike you, who only know how to treat patients. Modern hospitals require doctors to excel in both clinical practice and research. You, I can only laugh at."

Wu Xiaoming, smug, packed his things and left.

"Damn, having a deputy director as an uncle is great. It's not even four o'clock, and he's already leaving." He Xiaokang looked at his phone, already used to this behavior.

Rong Fugui was picked up by a car from Handing Pharmaceutical Company and taken to a newly established medical station in Jiutan Development Zone. This was where Handing Pharmaceutical Company conducted clinical trials for new drugs. Currently, the cooperation with hospitals wasn't established, so they had to set up a temporary station here.

Upon arriving at the medical station, Rong Fugui underwent a comprehensive examination, and all the data was meticulously recorded. A detailed treatment plan was then formulated for him. Starting from the next day, he would take the medication and have his vital signs monitored daily.

At first, Rong Fugui was a bit nervous, and Rong Yueying was also anxious. However, when they arrived, they found that the standards here were even stricter than at the central hospital. The attitude of the medical staff was also better. Since there weren't many patients participating in the clinical trial, the staff weren't under much pressure, so they were more relaxed and had time to communicate with the patients.

"Doctor Zhao, how is my father's condition?" Rong Yueying stood up immediately when she saw the doctor approaching.

Doctor Zhao, named Zhao Jianwei, was a medical doctor recruited by Handing Company. He had just graduated from school and was one of the talents attracted by the company's high salary.

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