Luo Xiang had initially felt confident of victory, but the doctor's sudden statement sent a tremor through his heart.
Wu Tian smiled at the doctor and asked, "What is it? Is there anything else?"
The doctor glanced at Luo Xiang, appearing hesitant.
But he finally mustered his courage and said, "I, I've decided to stay here!"
With that, he stepped forward and stood beside Wu Tian.
This scene stunned Luo Xiang, and anger immediately surged onto his face.
He gritted his teeth, looking at the doctor, and squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth: "Xiao Li, what do you mean by this?"
Xiao Li was rather afraid of Luo Xiang, but he still boldly said, "I'm sorry, Dr. Luo, I want to stay and work here."
"I think Dr. Wu is very capable, and he's also a good person. If I stay here, I believe I can learn something."
"You scoundrel!" Luo Xiang was instantly enraged.
He roared at Xiao Li, "You ungrateful wretch, don't you forget that you're my man! Are you planning to betray me?"
He then looked at the other doctors and shouted, "This guy dares to betray us! From now on, none of us will talk to him!"
But as soon as his voice fell, he immediately felt that something was wrong.
Silence. It was too quiet. Why wasn't anyone responding to him?
He turned his head in confusion and saw that the other doctors' gazes were evasive, as if they were hesitating about something.
He felt a sense of foreboding and asked again, "Why aren't any of you speaking? I say, what do you all mean?"
After some deliberation, one doctor said to Luo Xiang, "Dr. Luo, I'm sorry, but I also think it's best to stay here. I... I'll go over there."
With that, the doctor also moved to Wu Tian's side.
"You!" Luo Xiang was about to curse loudly.
But at this moment, the other doctors all stepped forward and walked over to Wu Tian's side.
Luo Xiang was going mad. He said in near hysteria, "What are you all doing! Are you rebelling!"
Wu Tian sneered, "Dr. Luo, it seems your tactics are not working. Everyone here seems to be reasonable people!"
Luo Xiang's face turned green with anger.
He roared at the doctors, "You ungrateful wretches! I've led you for so long, and this is how you repay me, right?"
"What's so great about this guy that you would betray me for him! Are you all beasts!"
Luo Xiang's words were too excessive, and the doctors showed signs of anger.
Xiao Li even retorted, "Dr. Luo, what you're saying is too hurtful!"
"Don't you know in your heart what makes Dr. Wu so good?"
"Wu Tian is the truly capable one, while you, to show off your acupuncture skills, almost killed someone."
"Tell me, why should we follow a doctor like you?"
"A doctor like Wu Tian is a truly good doctor, and Dr. Luo, you really don't deserve to be compared with Wu Tian!"
Luo Xiang roared furiously, "You little brat, I'll beat you to death today!"
After roaring, Luo Xiang immediately lunged at Xiao Li.
Looking at his ferocious demeanor, it was as if he wanted to devour Xiao Li alive.
At this moment, Wu Tian stepped forward and kicked him.
Luo Xiang kicked Wu Tian's ankle and was sent flying forward, falling face-first.
His front teeth were knocked out, and he covered his bloody mouth, saying, "You, you dare to hit me!"
Wu Tian said coldly, "Hit you? Didn't you fall yourself? I'd be afraid of dirtying my hands by hitting someone like you!"
"Luo Xiang, I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it. Since that's the case, why should I show you any respect?"
"I advise you to get out now, or I'll have to escort you out myself."
Wu Tian's words carried a hint of chill, making Luo Xiang shiver.
He was frightened by Wu Tian's words and knew that his cause was lost. No matter what he said, it would be useless, so he could only leave dejectedly.
Seeing Luo Xiang run away, Wu Tian then looked at the doctors and smiled, "You've made the right choice, and it makes me feel that you are all excellent doctors."
"Now, as the director of Taohua Village Health Center, I officially welcome you!"
The doctors were completely conquered by Wu Tian's previous actions and were now full of admiration for him, so they immediately started applauding enthusiastically.
Wu Tian continued, "Everyone, there are some things I must tell you first. I know you are all elites who have graduated from medical colleges, and you should all be working in hospitals, not as village doctors in a place like this."
"But there is no difference between people, and no difference in work environments."
"No matter what, a doctor's primary duty is to save people, not some miscellaneous things."
"People like Luo Xiang don't deserve to be doctors. I will call the dean and have him fired directly."
"As for you, if you perform well, I will personally give you year-end bonuses at the end of next year."
"But if you cause any more trouble, don't blame me, Wu Tian, for not showing you respect."
Wu Tian's words were quite skillful, laying out the basic framework clearly, and the rewards and punishments were also clearly stated.
The doctors felt Wu Tian's authority and quickly nodded, no longer daring to have any extraneous thoughts.
After handling the affairs of the health center, Wu Tian left and returned home to cook noodles, ate, and went to bed.
The next day, as noon approached, Wu Tian, who was cultivating the "Heavenly Thunder Scripture," received a call from Wang Damao.
"Hello, Village Chief, what do you need me for?"
On the other end of the phone, Wang Damao said with a chuckle, "Wu Tian, I've spoken to the villagers about the orchard plan."
"The villagers are all very happy, and every family will participate in the orchard."
"Really?" Hearing this news, Wu Tian also smiled.
"That's great news. It seems we need to get the land for the orchard ready soon, otherwise, it would be a disservice to everyone's enthusiasm!"
Wang Damao smiled and said, "Don't worry, Wu Tian, I've already sorted out the land issue. We can start construction at any time."
"I'm calling you today to let you know that the village will be having a communal meal in the square at noon to celebrate this major event, so you must be there before twelve o'clock!"