Chapter 13

Previously, Wu Potian had already learned from Zhou Bapi that the patient's family member was the director of the Yanjing Health Bureau. Seeing Dean Chen's respectful attitude towards the middle-aged man in front of him, Wu Potian was able to determine that this man was the Director Zhang that Zhou Bapi had mentioned.

Seeing the pleading expression on the other party's face, Wu Potian recalled the situation in the emergency room that morning. He clearly realized that if the other party did not need his help, someone like him, a small figure, would never be taken seriously.

Feeling the faint pain on his face, Wu Potian completely disregarded the other party's status as a director and refused without hesitation: "Director Zhang! This morning, I meddled in something that wasn't my business and got beaten, so I can't blame anyone. However, as the saying goes, one learns from experience. If I can't even remember the basics, then I'm a fool."

"Furthermore, there's another issue. I think Director Zhang might be mistaken. I'm just a temporary worker who was expelled from the medical university. I'm not a doctor at all. The saying 'a doctor's heart is like a parent's' should be directed at the experts in the hospital, not at me, a temporary worker."

Hearing Wu Potian's sarcastic remarks, Chen Zengguang's face changed. He wished he could slap Wu Potian, but since Zhang Qiming was currently seeking Wu Potian's help, he ultimately suppressed his anger and silently planned to deal with Wu Potian after resolving Zhang Qiming's issue.

Hearing Wu Potian's sarcasm, Zhang Qiming's face immediately became very unnatural. However, as an official, he had long understood the essence of flexibility and resilience. Pretending that Wu Potian's sarcasm was not directed at him, he said sincerely to Wu Potian: "Little Wu! I know my sister's actions were indeed excessive, and I have already scolded her. Although you are not yet a formal doctor, I believe that with your talent, it is only a matter of time before you become one. I have never used my power for personal gain, but if you are willing to save my father, I will make an exception and help you obtain a medical practice license."

A medical practice license. If the conditions offered by the People's Hospital were already generous, they were far less appealing than what Zhang Qiming was offering. However, this was only a matter of being tempted, because what Wu Potian most wanted to do at the moment was to quickly master the optimized medical techniques provided by the Green Dragon Gang and then return home to be with his parents.

"Director Zhang! To be honest, your offer is indeed very tempting. In the past, I might have agreed without considering the consequences, but I am not the same person I used to be. I have a clear understanding of my own abilities. I can only do what I am capable of. I'm afraid I cannot meet your request. Please find someone more qualified."

Zhang Qiming believed that his offer was far more generous than what Chen Zengguang had offered. He was confident that if Wu Potian wanted to become a doctor, he would not be able to resist this offer. However, Wu Potian's response was far from what he expected.

Thinking of himself as the director of the Yanjing Health Bureau, who had authority over hundreds of hospitals except for a few military-affiliated ones, and who was respected by countless doctors and hospital leaders, he felt extremely angry that a temporary worker would not take him seriously.

However, the other party was his father's only hope. Even though he was seething with anger, he had to suppress it and persuade Wu Potian: "Little Wu! I know my sister's actions were inappropriate, but she was under the impression that my father had passed away, which led to her extreme behavior. I heard that your dream is to become a doctor. If you save my father, you can achieve your dream. Why not do it?"

Although the offer was extremely tempting, and although Wu Potian desperately wanted to become a doctor, the education he had received since childhood told him that only wishes achieved through one's own efforts were truly realized. Achieving wishes through transactions was not what he wanted.

At this moment, Wu Potian's previously confused gaze instantly cleared, and he answered resolutely: "Director Zhang! Thank you for your advice. Although I do indeed want to become a doctor, I have a clear understanding of my own abilities. I can only do what I am capable of. I cannot meet your request. Please leave."

"Little Wu! That's not right. This society is very realistic. Many times, personal connections are more important than the law. Having more friends means having more paths. Why be so distant?" Seeing Wu Potian's stubborn attitude, Chen Zengguang quickly stepped forward to persuade him.

Wu Potian had been in society for a long time and understood the importance of personal connections. However, for him at the moment, personal connections were not the most important thing. What was important was to quickly master the optimized medical techniques and achieve his dream. As for personal connections, he believed they could be gradually accumulated in his future work, not through transactions, which were unreliable.

"Dean Chen! Thank you for your reminder. I am just a small figure. I do not seek high office or rapid advancement. I only want to live a stable and peaceful life. I will be returning home soon, and I don't know when I will come back to Yanjing. Therefore, the personal connections you mentioned are not very useful to me. I need to rest now. Please leave."

Hearing Wu Potian's words, Chen Zengguang felt as if Wu Potian was mocking him, which made him extremely angry, but he was helpless. After all, his fate was in the hands of a small figure.

Seeing that Director Zhang could not persuade Wu Potian even by lowering his status, Dean Chen secretly rejoiced. He knew that the situation was developing as he had anticipated. As long as Zhou Zetao could persuade Wu Potian's mentor, the task would be accomplished.

Seeing Director Zhang walk out of Wu Potian's rental house with a stern face, Dean Chen quickly followed. When they reached the car, he said to Zhang Qiming: "Director Zhang! I didn't expect Wu Potian to be so ungrateful."

"Ungrateful? If it weren't for you and your incompetence, would I need to beg a temporary worker?" Zhang Qiming, filled with anger, interrupted Dean Chen before he could finish and scolded him. He then warned: "Chen Zengguang! I hate people who can't get things done and only complain. I'm telling you, you must bring Wu Potian to the hospital, or you know the consequences."

Hearing Zhang Qiming's warning, Dean Chen secretly rejoiced at his prior arrangements. Otherwise, he might have lost the competition for the position of dean. Thinking of this, Chen Zengguang immediately assured Zhang Qiming: "Director Zhang! Rest assured, I will definitely bring Wu Potian to the hospital."

Hearing Chen Zengguang's assurance, Zhang Qiming's eyes flashed with a sharp gaze as he stared at Chen Zengguang for a long time before answering sternly: "I hate people who talk big. I hope you don't disappoint me."

"Director Zhang! Rest assured. The situation is this: Wu Potian's mentor, Professor Qiu, is a classmate of Zhou Zetao from our hospital's logistics department. Wu Potian originally joined our hospital through Zhou Zetao's recommendation. After learning about Wu Potian's situation, I immediately contacted Zhou Zetao and asked him to talk to Wu Potian's mentor. I believe that if Professor Qiu is willing to intervene, the problem should not be too difficult."

Seeing Zhang Qiming's stern expression, Chen Zengguang immediately reported the specific situation to him.

Zhang Qiming, who had become the director of the Yanjing Health Bureau, naturally had his strengths. Hearing Chen Zengguang's report, he frowned, and a surge of anger rose from his heart. His eyes flashed with a sharp gaze as he stared at Chen Zengguang and asked sternly: "Chen Zengguang! Why didn't you tell me this before you came?"

Hearing Zhang Qiming's question, Chen Zengguang's heart trembled. Sweat poured down his forehead as he explained fearfully: "Director Zhang! I only learned about this from Zhou Zetao's call on the way here. I did not intentionally hide it from you."