Chapter 44

The next day, Ye Qiu came to work. As soon as he walked into the hospital lobby, he was surrounded by a group of nurses from the reception desk.

"Doctor Ye, good morning!"

"Doctor Ye, you look so handsome today!"

"Doctor Ye, have you had breakfast?"

"Doctor Ye, I have soy milk here, do you want some?"

Ye Qiu was full of surprise.

He had been working at Jiangzhou Hospital for some time, but this was the first time he had seen the nurses at the reception desk so enthusiastic. In the past, these nurses treated him like air, indifferent to his presence. But today, their attitude was very unusual!

Why was this happening?

Could it be...

Suddenly, Ye Qiu seemed to understand something, but he put on an expression as if he knew nothing and asked, "Ladies, what's up with you all, smiling so brightly today?"

"Doctor Ye, don't you know?" one of the nurses asked.

"Know what?"

"About your promotion!"

Ye Qiu's heart was as clear as a mirror, but he kept a straight face and said, "My promotion? That's impossible! I heard that there's only one promotion slot for our batch. How could it be me? Ladies, don't tease me."

"Doctor Ye, I'm not teasing you, I'm serious," the nurse said. "This morning, the hospital WeChat group announced your promotion. Didn't you see it?"

Ye Qiu really didn't know.

A few days ago, many people in the WeChat group were discussing the incident where Ye Qiu was accused of copying Guo Shaocong's medical records. He found it annoying and set the group to do-not-disturb mode.

"Sorry, I really didn't see it."

Ye Qiu quickly took out his phone and checked the group. Sure enough, he saw the promotion announcement. He couldn't help but marvel at how life can be so unpredictable. Just a few days ago, he had already prepared to leave the hospital, but now he was promoted so quickly.

So, no matter what difficulties one encounters, one should never give up easily. Maybe the turning point is just around the corner.

"Doctor Ye, congratulations on your promotion!"

"Such a big event, Doctor Ye, you have to treat us!"

"Of course," Ye Qiu smiled. "I'll treat you all to milk tea at noon."

"Thank you, Doctor Ye."

The nurses were overjoyed.

"Doctor Ye, when are you planning to find a girlfriend?"

"How about us?"

"We're all single, you know."

Ye Qiu felt a headache coming on.

"Ladies, it's almost time for work, see you later."

Ye Qiu quickly found an excuse to leave.

On his way to the surgery department, he encountered many more medical staff. They all greeted him warmly when they saw him.

Ye Qiu was once again filled with emotion.

Although he was a probationary doctor at the hospital before, he was essentially just an extra, and no one paid him any attention. Even if he greeted others, they would ignore him.

But now, those people greeted him with smiles, a stark contrast to their previous attitudes.

And all of this was simply because he was promoted.

"Just a promotion can change their attitudes so much. If one day I become the department head or even the hospital director, how much more enthusiastic would they be?"

Ye Qiu understood a truth.

A man cannot be poor, and he cannot lack a career. Only by doing well will the people around him treat him kindly. Otherwise, the world will be against him.

Arriving at the surgery department head's office, Ye Qiu knocked on the door.

Knock knock—

"Come in!" Bai Bing's cold voice came from inside.

Ye Qiu pushed the door open and saw Bai Bing sitting at her desk, head down, reviewing documents.

"Director Bai," Ye Qiu called out.

"Is there something you need?" Bai Bing didn't look up.

"Well, the hospital has issued my promotion notice, and I wanted to ask about my work arrangements going forward."

Only then did Bai Bing look up and say, "Starting today, you can see patients independently."

"Really?" Ye Qiu was delighted.

If a doctor can see patients independently, it means that the doctor is capable of handling things on their own.

This is a recognition of a doctor's abilities.

Bai Bing said, "During your probationary period, you performed well and have become familiar with our department. Therefore, I have decided to let you see patients independently."

"However, there are a few things you need to pay attention to."

Bai Bing instructed, "First, be kind to patients. Second, if you are unsure about a diagnosis, do not make decisions on your own. Report it immediately. Got it?"

"Got it, Director. Rest assured, I will strictly follow your instructions," Ye Qiu said.

"Good, you can go now," Bai Bing lowered her head and continued reviewing documents.

However, Ye Qiu didn't move from his spot.

After a while, Bai Bing looked up, puzzled, and asked, "Is there something else?"

"Director, what's wrong with your eyes?" Ye Qiu asked.

He had been wanting to ask this question. When Bai Bing looked up, Ye Qiu noticed that her eyes were red and bloodshot, as if she had been crying, and she had dark circles under her eyes.

Bai Bing replied casually, "I felt uncomfortable in my eyes this morning, so I had an ophthalmologist check them. It's just dry eye syndrome, nothing serious. A few eye drops will do the trick."

So that was it.

Ye Qiu said with concern, "Director, work is never-ending. You should take better care of yourself."

"Thank you," Bai Bing nodded lightly.

"I'll go now."

"Go ahead."

Just as Ye Qiu turned to leave, Bai Bing suddenly said, "Wait a moment."

Ye Qiu turned back, puzzled, and asked, "Director, is there something else?"

"Are you free this Saturday evening?" Bai Bing asked.

"I should be free."

"That evening, I have to attend a banquet. I want you to accompany me," Bai Bing said.

"What kind of banquet?" Ye Qiu asked. "Do I need to prepare anything?"

"No preparation needed, it's just a regular banquet," Bai Bing said.

"Okay," Ye Qiu didn't think much of it and agreed immediately.

At the same time.

In the VIP ward.

Sun Mengjie handed a gold-embossed invitation to Lin Jingzhi and said, "Mr. Lin, the upper class of Jiangzhou is hosting a welcome banquet for Xiao Qingdi at the Crystal Palace this Saturday. All the important figures in Jiangzhou will be there. This is their invitation for you."

Lin Jingzhi opened the invitation, glanced at it, and threw it aside, saying disdainfully, "Just a Xiao Qingdi, and these people are already groveling. If his brother, the champion Xiao Jiu, came, they would probably kneel for miles to welcome him. Boring, I won't go!"

"Mr. Lin, I heard a rumor that might change your mind," Sun Mengjie said.

"What rumor? Tell me."

"I heard that Xiao Qingdi will propose to Bai Bing in public at the banquet."

"Oh?" Lin Jingzhi's eyes flashed with surprise, and then he smiled. "It seems I have to go to this banquet after all."