Dong Shaohua turned his gaze back to Chen Mo. "Director Chen, there's a second matter today, and that's regarding the Deputy Director position for the Respiratory Internal Medicine department."
Chen Wenbin, standing nearby, frowned. The Deputy Director position, didn't that mean he wouldn't be the Director of Respiratory Internal Medicine?
This made Chen Wenbin furious. He was a doctoral graduate from a world-class medical university. To end up as merely a Deputy Director in a city-level hospital made him extremely resentful!
At this moment, Chen Mo spoke up. "Director Dong, shouldn't the hospital decide on the Deputy Director for Respiratory Internal Medicine? Why are you asking me?"
Jiang Hongwen, standing behind Dong Shaohua, interjected, "Director Chen, the Director wants you to select someone who can better cooperate with your work."
"Me select?" Chen Mo pointed at himself in surprise.
Even Tian Mengyao and the others looked astonished. Letting a department director choose their own deputy was unheard of!
Chen Wenbin was also dumbfounded. Letting Chen Mo choose?! He had just offended Chen Mo moments ago. How could Chen Mo possibly choose him? This was completely unfair!
Thinking of this, Chen Wenbin quickly spoke up. "Director Dong, I don't think this is appropriate at all. Why should he be the one to choose the deputy director? There's no fairness in this. Anyone he gets along with might end up in the deputy director's position, while those he doesn't get along with would have no chance. This is completely unfair."
Hearing Chen Wenbin's objection, Dong Shaohua frowned slightly and looked at Chen Wenbin with surprise. Having served as the Director of Longhua First Hospital for so many years, Dong Shaohua could certainly tell that there was some conflict between Chen Mo and Chen Wenbin. However, what Dong Shaohua couldn't understand was how Chen Wenbin, who had only started working yesterday, could have a conflict with Chen Mo.
"Dr. Chen, the Director actually intended to recommend you for the position today, but because Director Chen's situation is rather unique, we are allowing him to choose the deputy director himself," Jiang Hongwen explained to Chen Wenbin.
"This!" Chen Wenbin was completely stunned. He hadn't expected that even after his protest, the hospital would still let Chen Mo make the decision!
A smile spread across Chen Mo's lips. "Since the hospital is giving me this authority, I naturally cannot let their good intentions go to waste."
Then, Chen Mo's gaze fell upon Chen Wenbin. "Dr. Chen graduated from a top world medical university and is a doctoral graduate. He has the highest academic qualifications in our department, and he is young with good medical skills."
Hearing Chen Mo suddenly praise him so highly, Chen Wenbin was taken aback. However, thinking that Chen Mo might have been impressed by his qualifications, a hint of amusement appeared on his face.
Tian Mengyao and the others around them also looked confused, not understanding why Chen Mo was saying all this. Could it be that Chen Mo intended to make Chen Wenbin the deputy director? If Chen Wenbin, who wasn't even a deputy director yet, had already caused so much trouble in the department, what would happen if he became the director?
"Mengyao," Yang Lan quickly tugged at Tian Mengyao's arm, wanting her to persuade Chen Mo. Tian Mengyao's brows furrowed slightly, appearing hesitant. She didn't want to interfere with Chen Mo's decision because of her own feelings. She believed that whatever Chen Mo chose, he would have his own reasons.
"Chen Mo, you're not thinking of making him the deputy director, are you?!" Chang Wei, being straightforward, asked with utter astonishment.
Chen Wenbin sneered, "What? You think with my qualifications and medical skills, I'm not just qualified for deputy director, but even director? Are you questioning my abilities?"
Chang Wei and the other two looked extremely displeased. If Chen Wenbin were to actually become the deputy director, they probably wouldn't have any good days ahead!
"Indeed, based on Dr. Chen's qualifications and medical skills, he would certainly have no problem becoming the director of our department," Chen Mo agreed.
Upon hearing this, Chen Wenbin's face grew even more smug. However, at this moment, Chen Mo continued, "But, the current department director is me, not you."
"As for the candidate for deputy director, I think Dr. Tian is excellent. She is diligent and responsible, and most importantly, Dr. Tian cooperates very well with my work. She would be the most suitable person to be the Deputy Director of the department."
"What did you say?! Dr. Tian Mengyao? You want her to be the deputy director?!" Chen Wenbin stared at Chen Mo in disbelief.
"That's right, Dr. Tian Mengyao." Chen Mo nodded in affirmation.
Chang Wei and the other two breathed a sigh of relief. Yang Lan was overjoyed. As long as Chen Wenbin wasn't made the deputy director, anyone else would be fine! Especially since she had a good relationship with Tian Mengyao, she was more inclined to see Tian Mengyao become the deputy director.
Tian Mengyao was startled and quickly said, "Chen Mo, I don't think I'm capable."
"Chen Mo, did you hear that? Even she herself says she's not capable! Chen Mo, I hope you will consider this carefully!" Chen Wenbin said sternly to Chen Mo, his face dark.
Chen Mo looked at Tian Mengyao. "Dr. Tian, your qualifications are more than sufficient to serve as Deputy Director. Don't worry about anything; I've got your back."
Tian Mengyao wanted to say more, but Chen Mo interrupted her with a gesture. Tian Mengyao was actually worried that her relationship with Chen Mo would lead to gossip and negatively impact Chen Mo's future. But Chen Mo knew what she was worried about and gave her a reassuring look.
Chen Mo turned to Dong Shaohua. "Director Dong, I believe Dr. Tian Mengyao is very suitable for this position."
Dong Shaohua was also surprised by Chen Mo's choice, but then he smiled. "Alright, as I said, you have the final say on this Deputy Director position. Since you've chosen Dr. Tian, then Dr. Tian will take this position."
"Director Dong! This is unfair!" Chen Wenbin immediately jumped out, trying to stop it.
Dong Shaohua's expression darkened slightly. "Dr. Chen, Director Chen's choice is actually quite correct."
"Director Dong, I... I don't understand what you mean." Chen Wenbin looked at Dong Shaohua in confusion.
Dong Shaohua smiled and said, "Dr. Chen, if there were two Directors named Chen in the department, it would inevitably lead to misunderstandings. This way, calling you Dr. Chen and him Director Chen is easier to distinguish."
Upon hearing such a reason, Chen Wenbin almost spat blood from anger! What kind of reason was that? This was clearly favoritism!
"Yes, yes, Director Dong is right. Don't worry, Dr. Chen. Even without being the Deputy Director, no one will underestimate your medical skills given your qualifications and expertise," Jiang Hongwen quickly chimed in to smooth things over.
In that instant, Chen Wenbin felt an unprecedented sense of humiliation! He regretted choosing Longhua First Hospital in the first place for that extra few hundred thousand annual salary!
"Congratulations, Deputy Director Tian," Yang Lan called out happily. Tian Mengyao was still somewhat dazed, feeling that everything was unreal.