Chapter 11

Zhou Meng found the idea of a summoning impossible. He took out his phone and took several photos of Wang Jin's snake corpse. Regardless of the actual situation, someone had hunted a wild animal, and he had to report it.

After gathering evidence, the group discussed and decided to bury the snake on the spot. There was no need to carry the heavy snake corpse for such a long mountain path.

On the way back, Lu Qi asked Zhou Meng about his duty that day and who usually came to this area. Zhou Meng truthfully replied that because the forest was deep, few people came here, and even the forest rangers rarely visited a few times a year. If they hadn't come specifically, the snake corpse might never have been found.

Lu Qi already had a plan. Now he had the fabric fibers, which suggested that the python had likely bitten the suspect. The suspect would definitely treat the wound, so investigating nearby clinics and pharmacies might yield clues.

Everyone involved in the release had suspicious points and needed to be investigated one by one, including Zhou Meng.

Xu Chunliang thought differently. He never imagined there could be such a skilled snake handler in the world. He wanted to meet one if he had the chance. In his past experience, the only sects skilled in handling snakes were their Five Toxins Sect and the so-called top gang, the Beggar Gang.

On the first day back at work, Xu Chunliang received a notice from the personnel department that the Medical Affairs Department was borrowing him for three months. This transfer was sudden; he hadn't even warmed the seat in the electrician's class. He suspected this was related to Gao Xin Hua.

Although Zhou Wenbin was very interested in Xu Chunliang, he couldn't determine if Xu Chunliang was suitable for the job based on one performance. So, under the guise of a temporary transfer, he brought Xu Chunliang over first. The three-month transfer period was also a trial period. If satisfied, he would keep him; if not, he would let him go.

Their first meeting was not pleasant. Zhou Wenbin was publicly confronted by this young man, but his greatest strength was not holding grudges, especially with the young.

When Xu Chunliang came to report, Zhou Wenbin was very热情, as if nothing had happened. To sit in the position of the Medical Affairs Department director, he had to have this kind of breadth.

Considering the special circumstances of the Medical Affairs Department, the hospital agreed to increase their staff, but when it would be implemented was unknown. So Zhou Wenbin had to take the initiative.

In the 21st century, Changxing Hospital not only lagged behind in development but also had a declining reputation. Many patients had a preconceived notion that the overall medical level of Changxing Hospital was poor.

With the increasing awareness of rights among the public, patients were no longer passive. They would complain and sue at the slightest provocation, and the media often fueled the fire, deepening the doctor-patient conflict and worsening the medical environment.

The two busiest departments in the hospital now were the Conduct Office and the Medical Affairs Department, which almost daily handled doctor-patient disputes.

The Conduct Office usually dealt with trivial matters, while major issues were handed over to the Medical Affairs Department, making it the most concentrated area of internal conflicts in the hospital.

Chen Guangming officially transferred today. His next stop was the Infectious Diseases Department. To celebrate his successful transfer, he spent the weekend partying and was still drunk, feeling uncomfortable in his stomach but happy in his heart.

At Zhou Wenbin's request, he waited for Xu Chunliang to complete the handover before leaving.

Zhou Wenbin briefly chatted with Xu Chunliang, then picked up his briefcase to go to a meeting at the Health Bureau, leaving the specific work to Chen Guangming. It wasn't that Zhou Wenbin was enthusiastic about meetings, but he knew that staying in the Medical Affairs Department would inevitably bring trouble.

After Zhou Wenbin left, the atmosphere in the department became much lighter. Chen Guangming's mind was no longer on the Medical Affairs Department. He cleared out his desk and file cabinet and handed them over to Xu Chunliang.

With Cheng Xiaohong still around, he could slowly explain the details. Not being in the position, he no longer needed to worry about the affairs. Leaving the Medical Affairs Department made him feel relieved. He was young, and he had a long life ahead. There was no need to stay and suffer here. Staying in such a department for too long could lead to depression.

Seeing that he was passing the responsibility to her, Cheng Xiaohong pouted, "You're lucky now, escaping the sea of suffering and leaving your brothers and sisters in the fire."

Chen Guangming laughed, "Look at what you're saying. It's all revolutionary work; there's no such thing as a sea of suffering. Don't scare the young Xu. I didn't want to leave, but the hospital insisted. I couldn't disobey."

Although Xu Chunliang didn't understand the details, he could see that Chen Guangming was trying to make the best of the situation. He let Chen Guangming go and decided to familiarize himself with the work. If he had any questions, he could ask Cheng Xiaohong later.

Chen Guangming was taken aback. This young man had just arrived and was already dismissing him. Since he didn't plan to stay long, he quickly gathered his things and left.

After he left, Cheng Xiaohong approached Xu Chunliang, "Why did you decide to transfer to our department?"

"It was a notice from the personnel department, saying it was a temporary transfer."

He had experienced the risks of the Medical Affairs Department when he came to change the light bulbs last week, but he didn't take it seriously. He wasn't afraid of the risks, even if he was surrounded by experts from the nine major sects.

People move upward, and the Medical Affairs Department was definitely a higher position than the electrician's class. Moreover, there was a fundamental difference. The Medical Affairs Department was an administrative position, while the electrician's class was a worker's position. Although the latter was more relaxed, Xu Chunliang was tired of that kind of work.

His departure from the electrician's class didn't cause any waves. It was a rotation period, and everyone knew he had connections. The team leader, Jia Xuegong, politely invited him to dinner, but didn't even mention a farewell party. There was no deep bond, and they wouldn't have much interaction in the future.

Cheng Xiaohong believed the Medical Affairs Department was a turbulent place, facing constant complaints. Without strong psychological resilience, one couldn't survive here for long. Chen Guangming was an example. She herself benefited from being a woman, small and delicate, so even when people came to complain, they were less likely to target her.

Despite this, Cheng Xiaohong was overwhelmed by the work pressure and had been trying to transfer to another department. Unfortunately, her connections weren't strong enough. She had been trying to transfer even earlier than Chen Guangming, but she still hadn't made any progress.

In less than half a month, Xu Chunliang had moved from carrying ladders to sitting in an office. In this world, sitting in an office almost became synonymous with being a white-collar worker.

Just as he sat down in the Medical Affairs Department, the first group of complainants arrived. Considering Xu Chunliang was new, Cheng Xiaohong took the lead in receiving them.

Working in the Medical Affairs Department required a lot of patience. Cheng Xiaohong spent over an hour listening to an elderly woman who was very talkative. The woman, surnamed Jiang, although not violent, was very verbal and occasionally swore.

It wasn't a big deal. Last month, when Jiang visited the Neurology Department, the department head, Dr. Zhao Yongsheng, was seeing other patients. There were several patients waiting in the room. When Jiang entered, she demanded to be seen immediately. When Dr. Zhao refused, she started cursing and causing a scene, which alarmed the Conduct Office and the Security Department.

The Conduct Office suggested that Dr. Zhao say some soft words to calm her down, but Dr. Zhao, being proud, insisted on following the rules. He believed that all patients should be treated equally, and giving priority to those who were loud would be unfair to others.

Since then, Jiang had come to the hospital multiple times demanding an explanation. She even wrote a large poster and posted it around the hospital, demanding that the hospital severely punish Dr. Zhao and that he publicly apologize to her in the newspaper.

The hospital had no good way to deal with Jiang. She had plenty of time and started by causing trouble at the Conduct Office, then moved to the Discipline Inspection Commission, and now to the Medical Affairs Department.

Cheng Xiaohong, with her good temper, smiled even when insulted. Jiang, exhausted from cursing, turned to Xu Chunliang, "What are you standing there for? Go get me a cup of tea."

Xu Chunliang didn't move.

"Young man, why are you so lazy? Don't your parents teach you to respect the elderly?"

Xu Chunliang looked at the prayer beads on her wrist, "Elderly, you believe in Buddhism?"

"So what if I do?"

"Those who believe in Buddhism should be mindful of their words. I've been watching you for a while, and you've been cursing non-stop. Aren't you afraid of the Buddha's punishment? Elderly, aren't you afraid of cause and effect?"

Cheng Xiaohong thought it was bad. Jiang was very difficult to deal with. If she was provoked, she might post large posters about him. Xu Chunliang, being new, didn't know the severity of the situation. He would regret it later.

Jiang retorted, "I'll just go home and burn incense to the Buddha and recite more scriptures to atone for my sins today."

Xu Chunliang thought this elderly woman was unreasonable. She knew it was wrong to do bad things but still did them, and then sought forgiveness from the Buddha afterward. No wonder Chen Guangming wanted to transfer. This job was indeed troublesome.

He looked at her ears, "Elderly, have you noticed your ears?"

Jiang glared at Xu Chunliang, "What? My eyesight and hearing are fine!"

Cheng Xiaohong quickly got up to get water, afraid that the elderly woman would explode on the spot.

Xu Chunliang smiled, "You misunderstood. The human body is a microcosm of the universe. The ears belong to the water element. Zi water represents oneself, and the hour represents the external. When the body and the external are in harmony, it is auspicious; when they clash, it is inauspicious. It's now 8:30, the hour of Chen, when the earth element is strongest. Earth overcomes water. Have you been feeling your ears hot recently?"

Jiang was confused by Xu Chunliang's words. She touched her ears and found them burning hot. She was surprised, "How did you know?"

Cheng Xiaohong, watching from the side, saw that the elderly woman's ears were red and hot.

Xu Chunliang walked over and leaned in, "Feel mine."

Jiang touched his ears and found them cool.

Xu Chunliang explained, "The ears are usually the coolest part of the body. Heat is usually an abnormal sign, especially during the hour of Chen."

Jiang was skeptical, stood up, and touched Cheng Xiaohong's ears, which were also cool. Comparing the three, her ears were burning hot. "You... What did you mean by the water and earth elements?"

"Water comes, and earth covers it. Your body is currently overwhelmed by water, and the natural order is to cover it with earth. Everything in the world is about balance. Do you understand?"

Jiang shook her head, a bit confused. Covering with earth, that means being buried. The natural order, that means the heavens? The heavens want to bury me? But I haven't done anything wrong. Is this young man just fooling me?