Chapter 60

"You shouldn't make things hard for yourself or others. I think he might not have told you the truth," Xu Chunliang recounted the whole story.

Huo Jinmei indeed didn't know about Lin Yougang's plot to frame Zheng Peian. After hearing the story, she exclaimed, "This scoundrel! How could he do such a despicable thing? I'll tear his mouth apart!"

At this moment, Dean Zhao Feiyang was inspecting the outpatient department surrounded by a group of people. Xu Chunliang originally wanted to avoid him, but Zhao Feiyang had already seen him and waved him over, saying, "Xiao Xu, come here."

Being called out by Zhao Feiyang in front of so many people, Xu Chunliang could only smile and walk over.

Accompanying Zhao Feiyang were Vice Dean Geng Wenxiu, Outpatient Department Director Xing Guohua, Personnel Department Director Ma Hongmei, Outpatient Department Head Liu Dengke, Conduct Office Director Qian Haiyan, and several other outpatient department heads.

Xu Chunliang came to Zhao Feiyang and smiled, "Dean Zhao, what do you need?"

"Why didn't you, the head of the Medical Affairs Office, participate in today's outpatient inspection?"

Xu Chunliang was taken aback, "No one notified me!" He was telling the truth, but some people in the crowd felt uneasy.

This outpatient inspection was supposed to be notified by Liu Dengke, the head of the Outpatient Department. Normally, the head of the Medical Affairs Office would definitely be notified. However, since Zhou Wenbin was removed from his position, the head of the Medical Affairs Office had been vacant, and Xu Chunliang was temporarily in charge. The higher-ups hadn't officially appointed him to the position.

Liu Dengke thought Xu Chunliang wasn't qualified, so he skipped him. The inspection was almost over, and Zhao Feiyang hadn't said anything. Who would have thought that after encountering Xu Chunliang, he would bring it up in public?

In fact, not just Liu Dengke, but most of the people involved in the inspection generally believed that Xu Chunliang wasn't qualified to participate.

Liu Dengke quickly stepped forward and said to Zhao Feiyang, "Dean Zhao, it was my oversight."

Under normal circumstances, the matter would have been glossed over, but Zhao Feiyang frowned, "How did you do your job? You didn't even notify the head of the Medical Affairs Office, who is responsible for medical management, for an outpatient inspection?"

Everyone heard clearly that Zhao Feiyang publicly acknowledged Xu Chunliang's position as the head of the Medical Affairs Office.

Liu Dengke was publicly reprimanded, his face turning red to the roots of his neck. The discerning could see the subtleties; the new dean was using this as an opportunity. Liu Dengke was a confidant of the former dean, Gu Houyi. After Gu Houyi left, everyone thought Liu Dengke would be the first to be replaced.

Although the new dean had been there for a short time, everyone had experienced his strong presence. He had made sweeping reforms to the hospital's organizational structure from the start, causing the former team of Gu Houyi to be on edge. The leadership of Changxing Hospital, which appeared calm on the surface, was actually in intense action behind the scenes. Some were losing favor, while others were rising. During this transition, countless opportunities were brewing, and no smart person could remain indifferent.

Xu Chunliang was somewhat annoyed. Zhao Feiyang had used him again. In front of so many people, he couldn't say anything and joined the inspection team, listening to Zhao Feiyang's directives.

Xu Chunliang could sense Liu Dengke's intense hatred towards him, which was quite helpless. "Why do you hate me so much? It's not like I wanted to get you into trouble. It's Zhao Feiyang who doesn't like you."

Fortunately, the inspection was almost over. The group went around the functional inspection department and then dispersed. Throughout the process, Liu Dengke recorded Zhao Feiyang's instructions with a sense of grievance.

Zhao Feiyang told everyone to return to their posts and then called Xu Chunliang over. Now, even if Xu Chunliang jumped into the Yellow River, he couldn't wash away the perception that he was a confidant of the new dean. Some envied him, while others admired him. At a young age, he had relied on Zhao Feiyang, a powerful figure, and his future was promising.

Zhao Feiyang said, "Xiao Xu, I heard you have some emotions about the handling of the medical aesthetics center?"

Xu Chunliang guessed that Yan Huiyi had already reported his and Yu Xiangdong's opinions to Zhao Feiyang, "Dean Zhao, I don't have any emotions. I just don't want to take the blame for others."

Zhao Feiyang laughed, "It depends on what kind of blame. What if it's a golden pot?"

Xu Chunliang thought, "A golden pot is still a pot. You're trying to trick me, but you're still too young."

Seeing that he didn't speak, Zhao Feiyang thought he was moved, "I just came to Changxing, and I need to stabilize the basic situation. I need to keep the leaders of each department and the key personnel as much as possible. Only when they work with peace of mind can Changxing's future development be guaranteed."

"You mean they are more important."

Zhao Feiyang smiled, "No one is more important than anyone else, and no one is irreplaceable, including myself." He glanced at the old ward building, "Currently, stability is the priority. If the key personnel in our hospital lose confidence in me, a new leader, they won't have trouble finding better places with their qualifications."

Xu Chunliang admitted that Zhao Feiyang was right, but he didn't like how Zhao Feiyang used him to suppress others.

Zhao Feiyang said, "You are very smart. You should understand what I mean."

"I will follow your instructions," Xu Chunliang said, feeling a sense of hypocrisy.

Accompanying Zhao Feiyang back to the administrative building, he was seen by many people along the way.

When he returned to the Medical Affairs Office, Cheng Xiaohong had already received the news. Her gaze no longer held the resentment of the past two days but had a newfound respect. Zhao Feiyang had publicly confirmed Xu Chunliang's position as the head of the Medical Affairs Office in front of so many people, but until the organization department officially issued a notice, Xu Chunliang's position was still unofficial.

In fact, many people within the hospital were eyeing the vacancy in the Medical Affairs Office and were actively campaigning. The position of head of the Medical Affairs Office, a full department-level position, was the ultimate goal for some.

Xu Chunliang and Yu Xiangdong's resistance had some effect. In the end, Zhou Wenbin was held responsible for the medical aesthetics center incident. Since the dispute occurred when Zhou Wenbin was still the head of the Medical Affairs Office, and Cheng Xiaohong was in charge of the specific matter, it was unreasonable to punish Xu Chunliang.

Zhou Wenbin had returned to work and was currently assigned to the medical records room, a secondary functional department under the Medical Affairs Office. When he first returned to work, he mostly hid in the medical records room, trying to avoid contact with colleagues.

After a week, he gradually adjusted his mindset. There was nothing to be ashamed of; he wasn't the only one involved in such affairs in the hospital. The additional punishment from the hospital made him feel even more resigned.

Having fallen so low, how much worse could it get? Zhou Wenbin had many personal items left in the Medical Affairs Office. When he went to collect them, he naturally had to meet his former subordinates.

Seeing Zhou Wenbin enter, Cheng Xiaohong was quite surprised and didn't know how to address him.

Xu Chunliang reacted much faster, quickly standing up and greeting him, "Director Zhou, please sit. I'll get you some tea."

Zhou Wenbin felt a mix of emotions. He thought he had let go, but returning to the Medical Affairs Office made him realize he couldn't face these young people. He said awkwardly, "No trouble, I just came to get some things and will leave soon."

Xu Chunliang had already quickly poured him a cup of tea and invited him to sit, "Director Zhou, please sit for a while."

Zhou Wenbin's appearance made Cheng Xiaohong feel awkward. She didn't know what to say, so she used the excuse of delivering documents and quickly left the Medical Affairs Office.

Zhou Wenbin went to his desk, opened the drawer, and started packing, not daring to look Xu Chunliang in the eye, afraid that he might ask something embarrassing.

"Director Zhou, is the medical records room busy?"

Zhou Wenbin shook his head, "It's manageable." He wondered if this young man was mocking him. He had heard that the new dean had a special relationship with Xu Chunliang, which was why he was in charge of the Medical Affairs Office. Remembering that he hadn't congratulated him on his promotion, he forced a smile, "Xiao Xu, congratulations!" Saying this made him feel bitter.

Xu Chunliang said, "What's there to congratulate? I'm just a temporary replacement. Once a suitable person is found, I'll go back to my old job. You know I'm not good at this."

Zhou Wenbin said, "Don't say that. I know you are capable, and Dean Zhao is good at recognizing talent." He hurriedly packed, and accidentally dropped a box of Elida.

Xu Chunliang quickly picked it up for him. Zhou Wenbin's face turned red, and he quickly took it and put it in a plastic bag.