Chapter 8

Just after Tang Zheng left the medical office, the phone on Ye Zhengping's desk rang. As soon as he picked it up, Vice President Wu's stern voice came through: "Director Ye, come to the meeting room immediately."

When Ye Zhengping rushed to the meeting room, the atmosphere inside was tense. Apart from Vice President Wu, the heads and several doctors of the emergency department were already seated. Once Ye Zhengping sat down, Vice President Wu, furious, said, "This is outrageous. What right does an intern have to treat a patient without authorization? What if something goes wrong? Who will take responsibility? Director Ye, has Tang Zheng been dismissed?"

Ye Zhengping was a bit confused, but when asked about Tang Zheng, he nodded and said, "He has been dismissed. Just now, Tang Zheng signed the dismissal papers."

Vice President Wu was very satisfied and nodded, saying, "Good. Director Ye, you did well."

Then, he changed the subject: "Just now, Deputy Mayor Xiao of the Municipal Committee called me personally to thank our hospital for saving his daughter's life. For Xiao Xiao's condition, experts from neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry need to conduct a joint consultation and come up with a plan. This is an opportunity for our hospital, and everyone must be fully prepared. Xiao Xiao has already been admitted. This shows the trust placed in our hospital. Everyone must be on their best behavior and treat this as a political task."

Just as he finished speaking, Yu Limin raised his hand and said, "President Wu, shouldn't we reconsider the dismissal of Tang Zheng? Xiao Xiao's recovery today is largely due to Tang Zheng..."

Before he could finish, Vice President Wu interrupted Yu Limin, saying sternly, "Yu, how can you be so irresponsible? Does an intern have the ability and level to do that? It's not scientific at all."

It seemed like a huge joke to Vice President Wu, who said lightly, "Inserting a silver needle into the Baihui point on the top of the head, anyone who knows traditional Chinese medicine knows it's a joke. Xiao Xiao's condition, I believe, is due to her own reasons. From her medical records, this has happened multiple times before. This has nothing to do with Tang Zheng. Don't mention this again. If Deputy Mayor Xiao finds out that an intern treated his daughter, everyone will be in trouble. That's settled."

As the vice president in charge of medical affairs and the deputy party secretary, Vice President Wu was the undisputed second-in-command of the hospital. In terms of medical affairs, with President Qin of the First Hospital of Zhonghai not managing much, Vice President Wu was the top leader in this area. Once he said it, there was no room for negotiation.

At this moment, Vice President Wu paused and said slowly, "For Xiao Xiao's attending physician, I recommend Dr. Wu Bowen from our hospital."

Upon hearing this, Yu Limin's face showed disdain. It seemed that Wu Bowen never forgot to benefit himself. This was fine; if Xiao Xiao's treatment fails, it would be interesting to see how they explain it. He was glad to stay out of this mess.

On the other side, Ye Zhengping agreed, "I support the president's suggestion. Dr. Wu Bowen has a Ph.D., and with his rich experience, he is the most suitable candidate to be the attending physician."

After Ye Zhengping, the others also expressed their agreement. Seeing this, Vice President Wu nodded in satisfaction and stood up, saying, "Good. It seems that Dr. Wu Bowen is the unanimous choice. Let's settle it this way."

Vice President Wu's office was luxuriously decorated. The nearly 80 square meter office had a long row of rosewood bookshelves, filled with various large books, including economic masterpieces and medical classics.

While the medical books were understandable, it was puzzling why a vice president in charge of medical affairs would study economics. Was he researching how to charge more?

The office had a large desk and chair, a small reception area with Italian leather sofas, and a side room with a king-size bed.

At the reception area, Wu Bowen sat on the sofa, facing his father, looking very relaxed.

At this moment, Vice President Wu appeared very serious, looking at Wu Bowen and saying, "Bowen, take this seriously. This is a rare opportunity for you. Deputy Mayor Xiao's daughter being admitted to our hospital is a great opportunity for you."

"What opportunity? He's just a deputy mayor. What's so special about that?" Wu Bowen clearly didn't take it seriously, speaking with disdain.

This made Vice President Wu furious. He shouted, "You fool, Deputy Mayor Xiao? The executive vice mayor of Zhonghai City, who might become the mayor. He's a genuine deputy ministerial-level official. Do you think he's just a city-level official?"

Then, Vice President Wu said more calmly, "According to Xiao Xiao's condition, she might be recovering on her own. Such spontaneous recovery has happened in medicine. This time, you must seize the opportunity to make a good impression on Deputy Mayor Xiao. If you can build a good relationship with Xiao Xiao, and even further, if you can become Deputy Mayor Xiao's son-in-law, your life will be set."

Hearing this, Wu Bowen's eyes lit up. He stood up, excitedly saying, "Dad, I know what to do. Don't worry. That little girl is no match for me."

...

At the geriatric ward of the First Hospital of Zhonghai.

In a high-ranking patient's room on the third floor, Vice President Wu and Wu Bowen were sitting in the living room outside the ward. The main seat was occupied by a stern-looking man, and next to him was Xiao Xiao's mother, Song Wenli.

"Deputy Mayor Xiao, let me introduce you to this young man, Dr. Wu Bowen, Xiao Xiao's attending physician. Dr. Wu graduated from Zhonghai Medical University, completed his master's degree, and then went to the University of California, Los Angeles, to pursue a Ph.D. in neurology under the famous brain expert, Dr. Wilson," Vice President Wu said, like an excellent salesperson.

However, before he could finish, Deputy Mayor Xiao raised his hand to interrupt, "President Wu, let's put that aside for now. My wife told me that when Xiao Xiao was ill, a young man treated her and clearly diagnosed her condition. Is this young man still in the hospital? I want to meet him."

Hearing this, Vice President Wu's head ached. He was afraid of this. After a moment's thought, he smiled and said, "Deputy Mayor Xiao, you may not know, but that young man was just an intern at our hospital. And from the reaction at the time, your wife must have been too anxious and didn't see clearly. Xiao Xiao's recovery has nothing to do with him. Moreover, from what I understand, this young man is a typical underachiever, with very poor medical knowledge."

Then, Vice President Wu turned to Song Wenli and said, "Madam, think carefully. He wasn't wearing a white coat and came to work at eleven. Wasn't he just playing around?"

Hearing this, Song Wenli was no longer sure. She looked at her husband and nodded, "Now that you mention it, he did make a strong impression with his words, but I was so worried about Xiao Xiao that I didn't notice. Afterward, I didn't see any silver needles on Xiao Xiao's head, and I remember he wasn't wearing a work uniform."

Hearing Song Wenli's words, Vice President Wu felt excited. As long as Mrs. Xiao was unsure, the matter was almost settled.

Then, Vice President Wu continued, "Deputy Mayor Xiao, Dr. Wu is a young and capable doctor at our hospital. He is the most suitable choice to be Xiao Xiao's attending physician. We will mobilize the entire hospital's expert team to ensure her treatment. I believe Xiao Xiao will recover."

Hearing this, Deputy Mayor Xiao was no longer insistent. He turned to his wife and said, "Wenli, let's follow President Wu's suggestion and have Dr. Wu be Xiao Xiao's attending physician. At the time, you were probably too anxious and worried. Maybe you remembered it wrong. How could someone who doesn't strive for improvement be a good doctor?"

At this moment, although Song Wenli was still a bit hesitant and puzzled, she nodded out of concern for her daughter, "Let's do it this way."

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