Chapter 12

Dreams are a kind of yearning and desire that humans have for beautiful things. Sometimes dreams are unrealistic, but there is no doubt that dreams are the most innocent, pure, beautiful, and lovely wishes of humanity.

Despite the significant gap between reality and dreams, the pursuit in his mind gave Wu Potian a source of motivation. He had been striving for this goal since he was young. After being expelled from school, he transferred his dream to games. So when he saw a glimmer of hope again, the flame of his almost extinguished dream seemed to be fueled. After rejecting Zhou Bapi, Wu Potian immediately entered the learning space to practice body-strengthening techniques.

Under Xiong Baitian's meticulous explanation, Wu Potian gradually mastered the key points of the body-strengthening techniques. Although his movements were still somewhat stiff, they were clearly much better than before. After falling a few times, he gradually managed to practice the entire set of movements.

Just as Wu Potian's body began to adapt and he could practice the body-strengthening techniques without falling, a knock on the door interrupted him, bringing him back to reality.

Wu Potian opened the door with a gloomy expression and saw a group of people standing outside. His face immediately changed, and he asked in a very displeased tone, "Didn't I say I'm not going to the hospital? Why are you still here?"

"Little Wu! As the saying goes, all guests are welcome. How can you turn us away?" Dean Chen, seeing Wu Potian's extremely unfriendly expression, chuckled and asked in a friendly manner.

Despite Wu Potian's great anger at their repeated interruptions, he couldn't hit a smiling face. His expression visibly softened, and he replied coldly, "My humble abode is too simple to entertain you all. Please leave!"

Wu Potian, being a young and inexperienced person, was no match for Dean Chen. When he refused, Dean Chen ignored Wu Potian's rejection, slightly turned his body, and walked into Wu Potian's room, which was less than five square meters.

When Dean Chen entered Wu Potian's room, he first smelled a burnt odor. Looking at the messy room with a bed, an old computer desk, and books scattered everywhere, he immediately thought of something and asked Wu Potian, "Little Wu! You live here? It seems our hospital hasn't taken good care of you and your colleagues!"

Dean Chen then turned to his secretary, who was standing behind him, and instructed, "Xiao Shen! I remember there are many vacant dormitory rooms in our hospital. After we return, immediately arrange a dormitory for Little Wu. How can he focus on his work in such an environment?"

"Dean Chen! I'll call Director Zhou right away to arrange a dormitory for Little Wu." Xiao Shen had been Dean Chen's secretary for some time and knew his boss's intentions very well. He immediately took out his phone and made a call.

Having worked in the hospital for three years, Wu Potian knew a lot about the hospital's situation. He was very clear about Dean Chen's intentions. When he saw Secretary Shen making the call to arrange housing, he immediately stopped him, saying, "Dean Chen! Thank you for your kindness, but I've decided to return to my hometown in the next few days and never come back to Yanjing. Please leave the dormitory for someone who needs it."

For those who drift in the north, owning a house in Yanjing is undoubtedly a lifelong dream. Although the hospital dormitories belong to the public, the People's Hospital has a rule that after working for a certain number of years, one can apply to purchase the house they live in.

Dean Chen believed that the conditions he offered would be irresistible, even for a temporary worker like Wu Potian, let alone a formal doctor. Wu Potian's rejection was a great surprise to him. He immediately tried to persuade Wu Potian, saying, "Little Wu! I know today's incident has wronged you. What kind of person is Dean Zhang? You've worked in the hospital for three years, so you should know a bit about him. Not to mention a janitor like you, even we deputy directors often get scolded by him."

"In today's society, reality is harsh. To survive in this harsh society, one must learn to be flexible. I know a bit about why you came to work in our hospital. Failure is not scary; what's scary is giving up and sinking into despair."

"Isn't there a saying, 'No rain, no rainbow'? But you are giving up your ideals and ambitions because of a small setback. You will probably never have a chance to succeed in life. I hope you think carefully and don't let down Professor Qiu and your parents' expectations."

Dean Chen's heartfelt persuasion made Wu Potian feel a sense of meticulous care. However, after living in Yanjing for three years, Wu Potian had seen too much insincerity, and he could clearly sense that this so-called care was not genuine.

Wu Potian knew why the other party was offering him various irresistible conditions. However, the more they did this, the more he felt repelled. He was very clear that he was valuable to them only as long as he had something to offer. Once he lost his value, they would kick him out without hesitation, even using him as a scapegoat. After all, he was just a temporary worker with no background in their eyes.

"Dean Chen! I appreciate your kindness, but as the saying goes, 'A mother's thread in the hands, a son's clothes on the body. Before departure, she sews closely, fearing a late return.' I haven't been home since I came to Yanjing to study. My mother often calls me, urging me to return. Although Yanjing is good, I don't belong here. Even if today's incident hadn't happened, I had already decided to resign and go home."

Although Wu Potian had received a so-called 'medical ethics' education since he was young, he knew what to do and what not to do. If Zhang Qifang hadn't slapped him that morning and the patient's family had given him enough trust, he would not have ignored the patient's condition, even at the risk of certain dangers. With the existence of Qinglong, Wu Potian was eager to realize his dream as soon as possible. At this moment, he was unwilling to waste time on such a pretentious patient's family. He firmly rejected Dean Chen again.

When Zhang Qiming heard the conditions Dean Chen offered, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. In his experience, no one could resist such generous conditions. However, Wu Potian's response greatly exceeded his expectations, but it made him even more convinced that Wu Potian could treat his father's illness.

To get Wu Potian to the hospital to treat his father, Zhang Qiming completely put aside his official demeanor and pleaded, "Doctor Wu! First, I apologize for my sister's behavior. A doctor's heart is like a parent's. Your willingness to help my father in such a situation shows that you are a very responsible young man."

"Although you successfully saved my father this morning, he is still in a coma. The hospital's experts have been at a loss. I remember you said before you left that you had a way to wake my father and extend his life. I beg you to come to the hospital and see my father. If you are willing to help, my siblings and I will surely repay you well."