Chapter 37

"Deputy Director Guo, are you serious about this?"

Bing Bai and Ye Qiu were both taken aback, finding it hard to believe.

"What, Director Bai, do you think I'm lying?" Guo Danu asked with a chuckle.

"Not at all, it's just a bit sudden."

To help Ye Qiu get a permanent position, Bai Bing had specifically approached Guo Danu some time ago, only to be flatly refused. Now, however, Guo Danu was offering the position to Ye Qiu, which seemed very strange!

Guo Danu explained, "After you came to see me last time, I carefully reviewed Xiao Ye's resume. Since joining the hospital, Xiao Ye has been diligent and hardworking, unafraid of hardship or fatigue. If someone like him can't get a permanent position, then no one else deserves it."

"I proposed today at the hospital administrative meeting to give this year's only permanent position in the surgery department to Ye Qiu, and it was unanimously agreed upon by all the leaders."

Guo Danu said earnestly, "Xiao Ye, from now on, you are a permanent member of the surgery department. You must work hard and contribute your efforts to our surgical department."

"Thank you, Deputy Director Guo, I will definitely work hard," Ye Qiu said politely.

He always felt that things shouldn't be this simple.

"There's no need to thank me; thank Director Bai instead! If it weren't for Director Bai explaining your situation to me, I wouldn't have known that we have such an outstanding talent in our surgery department." Guo Danu's tone changed: "Of course, I also played a small part."

"I will always remember Deputy Director Guo's guidance. When I have the opportunity, I will definitely thank you properly," Ye Qiu said.

Guo Danu's expression turned serious: "Xiao Ye, are you serious about this?"

"Serious."

"Then don't wait until later; thank me now!"

Ye Qiu was taken aback again.

I was just being polite, and you took it seriously?

Your face is really thick!

"What do you want me to do, Deputy Director Guo?" Ye Qiu asked.

Guo Danu smiled and said, "It's not a big deal, just a small favor I need your help with."

"Go on."

"It's like this, you have the ability to bring the dead back to life, so I want to ask you to help treat Li Lao in the intensive care unit."

Upon hearing this, Bai Bing's expression changed, and he quickly said, "Deputy Director Guo, you're overestimating Ye Qiu. He doesn't have the ability to bring the dead back to life; he just got lucky saving a patient. As for Li Lao, Ye Qiu probably can't help."

"Director Bai, you need to have confidence in your subordinates. I believe Xiao Ye can do it. Besides, Director Li has already inquired about this, and I have given him my assurance that Ye Qiu can definitely cure Li Lao."

Bai Bing's expression became serious.

Ye Qiu also realized that this matter was not simple and asked, "Director Bai, what is Li Lao's condition?"

"Li Lao is in a vegetative state and has been bedridden for five years," Bai Bing said.

What, a vegetative state?

How can this be treated?

A vegetative state is different from other illnesses. For other illnesses, you can treat them based on symptoms, and even if you can't cure them, you know where to start. But a vegetative state is different.

A vegetative state falls under the category of difficult and complex conditions, and some people become vegetative for no apparent reason, leaving doctors with no idea where to start.

Moreover, clinical experience shows that treating a vegetative state is not only difficult but also has poor results.

Ye Qiu glared at Guo Danu, cursing in his heart, "Do you think I'm a god? How can I cure a vegetative state?"

Guo Danu smiled and said, "Xiao Ye, since you have the ability to bring the dead back to life, treating a vegetative state should be a simple matter for you!"

"Deputy Director Guo, I'm just an ordinary person; I don't have the ability to bring the dead back to life. Don't listen to their nonsense. As for Li Lao, I probably can't treat him."

"Xiao Ye, this is putting me in a difficult position. I have already given Director Li my assurance that you can cure Li Lao," Guo Danu followed up, "You don't know, but Li Lao's eldest son, Li Xiangyang, is the director of our Jiangzhou Health Bureau."

Damn!

Ye Qiu couldn't help but want to curse Guo Danu.

"Moreover, I have told Director Li about your promotion to a permanent position. Director Li said that if you can cure Li Lao, he will definitely thank you properly."

"What if I can't?"

"I believe you can definitely cure him."

Ye Qiu said, "Deputy Director Guo, you know we are doctors, not gods. We can't cure every illness, especially a difficult and complex condition like a vegetative state."

Guo Danu's smile faded, and he said, "Xiao Ye, I hope you can cure Li Lao. Otherwise, your promotion to a permanent position might be in trouble."

"Deputy Director Guo, wasn't Ye Qiu's promotion already approved at the hospital administrative meeting? How can there be any trouble?" Bai Bing asked, puzzled.

Guo Danu said, "Director Li has a deep bond with his father. In the five years since Li Lao fell into a coma, no matter how busy he is, Director Li always finds time to visit Li Lao every week and stays in the ward for half a day. His greatest wish is for Li Lao to wake up."

"Upon hearing that Ye Qiu has the ability to bring the dead back to life, Director Li was very happy and immediately expressed his hope that Ye Qiu would treat Li Lao."

"If Ye Qiu successfully wakes up Li Lao, his future will be bright, and he will have a smooth career path."

"But if he fails and disappoints Director Li, the promotion might be in jeopardy."

"Of course, whether to treat or not is up to Ye Qiu."

Ye Qiu knew that Guo Danu seemed to be giving him a choice, but in reality, he had no choice.

If he doesn't treat Li Lao, it will surely anger Director Li, and not only will his promotion be in jeopardy, but he might even lose his job. He might not even have a place to stay in Jiangzhou.

If he offends the director of the Health Bureau, which hospital would dare to hire him?

So, regardless of whether Ye Qiu wants to or not, he must agree to this.

"Xiao Ye, give me a quick answer; I need to reply to Director Li soon," Guo Danu urged.

"Deputy Director Guo, please tell Director Li that I am willing to see Li Lao, but I can't guarantee that I can wake him up," Ye Qiu said.

"Your words put my mind at ease! Director Bai, please take Xiao Ye to see Li Lao now!"

"Alright." Bai Bing stood up and led Ye Qiu out of the office.

Just as they were about to leave the office, Guo Danu suddenly spoke, "Xiao Ye..."

Ye Qiu paused and turned back, asking curiously, "Deputy Director Guo, is there something else?"

"Nothing major, just a small matter I want to ask you about," Guo Danu said with a smile, "Have you seen Shaocong in the past two days?"