Chapter 14 of 100

Chapter 14

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When Zhang Qiming and Chen Zengguang went to Wu Potian's rented apartment to look for him, Zhou Zetao drove to Yanjing Medical University.

Since the last time Qiu Jinbo didn't help Zhou Zetao, their relationship had become distant, and they hadn't been in contact for over a year. Today, Zhou Zetao took the initiative to visit, which undoubtedly left Qiu Jinbo very puzzled. However, because they were friends and Wu Potian still worked under Zhou Zetao, Qiu Jinbo warmly welcomed Zhou Zetao.

"Old Qiu! Last time you didn't help me, and I was blamed by my wife Xiao Qin for many days. This time it's about my future, so you must help me this time." Zhou Zetao, who knew Qiu Jinbo's character very well, walked into the office and directly stated his purpose without beating around the bush.

Sitting in the office, Qiu Jinbo's first thought upon hearing Zhou Zetao's plea was that Zhou Zetao wanted to use his connections to arrange for someone to study at the medical university. Thinking about how he had refused Zhou Zetao when he asked for help, Qiu Jinbo felt extremely guilty. He immediately replied, "Old Zhou! We've been classmates for over twenty years, and you should know my character very well. As long as it's within my ability, I will definitely help. If it's beyond my ability, I can't do anything."

Zhou Zetao was very clear that this opportunity was extremely rare. If he could persuade Wu Potian, the position of office director would be his. If he failed to persuade Wu Potian, not only would he lose the position of office director, but he might even lose his position as the director of the logistics department. When he heard Qiu Jinbo's promise, he was very happy and immediately said to Qiu Jinbo, "Old Qiu! This matter is something only you can handle, and it's definitely within your ability. As long as you help me, it will definitely be resolved successfully."

Seeing Zhou Zetao's excited expression, Qiu Jinbo was very puzzled. He really couldn't understand how he could help Zhou Zetao with his promotion. However, since they were classmates and he owed Zhou Zetao a favor, he didn't hesitate and promised, "Old Zhou! We are old classmates. As long as it's within my ability, I will definitely help without hesitation."

"Old Qiu! This matter is extremely difficult for me, but it's just a small favor for you." Zhou Zetao, hearing Qiu Jinbo's response, happily replied.

Seeing Zhou Zetao's happy expression, Qiu Jinbo was very puzzled and immediately asked, "Old Zhou! What exactly is the matter? You've confused me."

Zhou Zetao, hearing Qiu Jinbo's response, no longer hesitated and directly stated his purpose, "Old Qiu! I came here today specifically for your student, Wu Potian."

"What! You came for Potian? Did Potian do something wrong in the hospital? Old Zhou! This child is the most diligent student I've ever seen. Although he's a bit slow, he wouldn't make a mistake, right?" Qiu Jinbo, upon hearing Zhou Zetao's words, first thought that Wu Potian had made a mistake in the hospital. However, when he thought about Wu Potian's character, he quickly dismissed this idea.

"It's not that Wu Potian made a mistake. He did a great job for our hospital today. I specially helped him secure a contract position, but he refused it and even proposed to leave the People's Hospital." Zhou Zetao, seeing Qiu Jinbo's puzzled expression, immediately contradicted him.

Hearing Zhou Zetao's response, Qiu Jinbo, recalling what Zhou Zetao had said earlier, immediately realized something was off. He seriously questioned Zhou Zetao, "Old Zhou! What exactly happened? Potian values his job at the hospital very much. Why would he leave after doing such a great job?"

"You said that whether you can get through this difficult time depends on my help. Is this matter related to Potian? And what exactly did Potian do to help your hospital? You've really confused me." Qiu Jinbo, hearing Zhou Zetao's words, felt thoroughly confused.

Zhou Zetao, seeing Qiu Jinbo's puzzled expression, smiled and praised him, "Old Qiu! You've taught a good student! This morning, the father of the director of the city health bureau, Mr. Zhang, was admitted to our hospital in a coma. The doctor responsible for the rescue was distracted by some family matters and mistakenly declared the patient dead. Soon after the patient was declared dead, Xiao Wu discovered that the patient was still alive and performed the rescue, ultimately saving the patient. Because of this, Xiao Wu refused to treat Mr. Zhang's illness."

Hearing Zhou Zetao's account, Qiu Jinbo's face gradually showed excitement. Although he didn't know what the patient's illness was, this news was undoubtedly good for him. He immediately tightly gripped Zhou Zetao's hand and confirmed, "Old Zhou! Is what you're saying true? Did Potian really save a patient who was declared dead and say he could treat the patient's condition?"

Zhou Zetao didn't expect Wu Potian's matter to excite Qiu Jinbo so much. If they weren't old classmates, and knowing that Qiu Jinbo was a very principled person, he would have suspected that Wu Potian was Qiu Jinbo's illegitimate child.

"Old Qiu! Could I joke about such a serious matter? I'm not doing this for fun. I'm telling you, before I came, the hospital director gave me a strict order. If I can handle this matter, I will be promoted. If I can't, I'll lose my position as the director of the logistics department. That's why I came to you, my old classmate." Thinking about how he, as the director of the logistics department, had to seek help from a temporary worker, Zhou Zetao felt very depressed.

At first, Qiu Jinbo was happy that Wu Potian had finally mastered medical skills, so he didn't pay much attention to what specific illness Wu Potian could treat. When he saw Zhou Zetao's depressed expression, he suddenly remembered that the People's Hospital was a top-tier comprehensive hospital in Yanjing. Although its faculty strength was not as strong as that of the General Logistics and General Political hospitals, it was still one of the best in Yanjing. A case that left the hospital's experts at a loss was unlikely to be solved by Wu Potian, no matter how skilled he was.

Thinking about this, Qiu Jinbo immediately thought of another role that a temporary worker might play. He looked at Zhou Zetao with caution and asked very seriously, "Old Zhou! The People's Hospital is a top-tier hospital in Yanjing, and there are many experts who enjoy state allowances. What illness could leave those experts at a loss, and why would they turn to a young man who was expelled from school? Tell me the truth, are the hospital leaders afraid of offending Director Zhang and want Potian to take the blame for them?"

As the director of the logistics department at the People's Hospital, Zhou Zetao knew the hospital director's character very well. He understood the real intention behind Chen Zengguang's generous offer. However, he believed that one should look out for oneself. Regardless of Chen Zengguang's motives, he only wanted to gain enough benefits from this matter. As for what would happen to Wu Potian, it had nothing to do with him.

Thinking about the office director position that was almost within his reach, even though he knew Wu Potian might be used as a scapegoat, he lied, "Old Qiu! I think you watch too much Weibo. I advise you to watch more news broadcasts. Don't always think the worst of everything. Xiao Wu is just a temporary worker in our hospital, and he's not even a doctor. Even if the hospital wanted someone to take the blame, it wouldn't be Xiao Wu."

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