Chapter 71

Gao Xi's smile at this moment was as fake as it could be.

Such an ugly smile, even he himself wouldn't believe it. But how many of the matters of human relations and social graces are genuine?

...Thus, the old Mr. Zhou left the hospital in high spirits and left behind Chu Nan's private contact information.

Moreover, it's worth mentioning that the old Mr. Zhou particularly requested that Chu Nan see him out alone.

Chu Nan did not refuse. When he sent the old Mr. Zhou to the hospital entrance, the old man put away his benevolent smile and said to Chu Nan somewhat seriously, "Young man, having talent is a good thing, but if you're too sharp, you might accidentally touch some people's sore spots. ——Your refusal to give that Doctor Gao any face just now, in fact, is digging your own grave. Do you understand?"

Chu Nan just smiled upon hearing these words. Of course, he knew what kind of despicable person Gao Xi was, but he didn't care about these things.

Seeing that Chu Nan only smiled and didn't speak, the old Mr. Zhou sighed helplessly, "Heh, the sharpness of youth, indeed, isn't something that can be easily swayed. Young man, I actually envy you. You can act on your intuition without fearing anyone. Fortunately, you are a good kid, I can see that. ——Although I have some connections in this hospital and can ensure that you won't be squeezed out by the Gao family, I suggest you leave this hospital. I'm quite good at reading people, and that Gao family's young man will likely use his position to employ some unsavory means against you in the future."

This old Mr. Zhou is really a kind-hearted old man, Chu Nan thought. From the first moment he met the old Mr. Zhou, he knew that although this old man might not have been a completely benevolent person in his youth, his appearance in his later years was very good, a sign of the wisdom and insight that comes with understanding life.

"Old Mr. Zhou, my profession is medicine. If I can't practice, I will be very troubled. ——So, I will not leave this hospital. Such a valuable opportunity for an internship is hard to come by, and besides, I won't let anyone hinder my future." Chu Nan's face always carried a smile, which made the old Mr. Zhou increasingly interested in him.

"Heh, your life is your own to live, I won't say much. If... I mean if, you ever find it hard to get by here, remember to call me. I can't promise much, but if you want to continue contributing to our field, I can introduce you to a good place, which is a simple matter."

After a slight pause, it seemed that the old Mr. Zhou thought of something and added, "Oh, right, seeing your enthusiasm for this field, I'll tell you something. ——In a few days, it will be our annual Kyoto Medical Academic Seminar. At that time, all the big shots in our field from Kyoto will attend, and many people from all over the country will gather. Whether in traditional Chinese medicine or Western medicine, as long as you have enough experience and have made significant contributions, you will be invited. I mean to introduce you to attend, so you can broaden your horizons. Child, the medical community is vast, and it's beneficial to know more people and see more of the world."

Chu Nan was taken aback upon hearing this — the Kyoto Medical Academic Seminar?

Isn't this the grand medical event in Kyoto mentioned in the invitation letter Zhao Zihong gave him earlier?

What a coincidence, today he unexpectedly received an invitation from a big figure in the industry. Chu Nan had never thought he would one day become a sought-after person in this field.

"This... " Chu Nan instinctively wanted to say that he already had an invitation to the Kyoto Medical Academic Seminar, but he hesitated and didn't say it. ——Those who receive such invitations are not ordinary people. As a mere intern doctor, if Chu Nan said he had an invitation, who would believe him? This would only make the old Mr. Zhou think too much.

Seeing Chu Nan's hesitation, the old Mr. Zhou thought Chu Nan lacked confidence and encouraged him, "Child, you're called Chu Nan, right? I'll call you Xiao Chu. ——Have some confidence in yourself. With the medical skills you demonstrated just now, you will surely achieve something extraordinary in this field. But you need to know that the world has changed; it's not as simple as it used to be. In today's world, having talent doesn't necessarily mean you'll stand out. You need to have your own network and learn to interact with the more hypocritical aspects of this world. Only then can you fully utilize your skills in the field you love. ——Alright, Xiao Chu, that's all I'll say today. I need to go back now. I'll call you in a few days and send someone to deliver the invitation to the Kyoto Medical Academic Seminar. Also, you have my contact information. You'll help me with my condition, right?"

The old Mr. Zhou, who suddenly felt much better, said a lot, which was quite out of character for him. Chu Nan knew that the old Mr. Zhou valued him, so he accepted the favor.

"Alright, thank you, old Mr. Zhou."

...

After seeing the old Mr. Zhou off, Chu Nan returned to the hospital. It's worth noting that for the rest of the day, Gao Xi seemed to have forgotten what had happened earlier and didn't say a word to Chu Nan, instead calmly doing his work.

Chu Nan knew very well that Gao Xi couldn't have forgotten his humiliation; he was just plotting something.

He didn't have time to deal with such a sinister person. Chu Nan's main goal today had yet to be achieved. ——That was... to have a good talk with Ye Yao and clear up the misunderstanding.

Now, it seemed no one would disturb them. ——Even though Chu Nan's miraculous medical skills had spread quickly throughout the hospital, everyone was afraid of being blamed by the narrow-minded Gao Xi, so no one approached Ye Yao or Chu Nan to gather information. They only discussed these matters in private, but even so, Gao Xi could sense a deeper meaning in the eyes of the staff wherever he went, which made him very uncomfortable.

It was still the break room, with only Chu Nan and Ye Yao.

"Doctor Ye, I think you should have time to listen to my explanation of our initial misunderstanding now."

Chu Nan said to Ye Yao with a smile.

At this moment, Ye Yao gave Chu Nan a displeased look, her eyes filled with a mix of blame and... more concern.

"What's wrong with you? You're acting like nothing happened. ...Do you know the big trouble you caused today?"