Everyone held their breath, awaiting the next moment…
"Pfft—"
Chen Xiao gently exerted force with his left hand, pulling out the iron skewer. Simultaneously, a flash of light appeared from his right hand as he tapped the wound on the young man's head.
Then, Chen Xiao withdrew the silver needle and began to pack up his things.
Dr. Zhang, seeing this, couldn't help but lean in and ask, "Dr. Chen, what else needs to be done?"
Chen Xiao replied dismissively, "Nothing else. We just need to wait for the patient to wake up."
"That's it?"
Dr. Zhang asked incredulously.
"What else?"
Chen Xiao retorted.
The patient who had just been treated was considered beyond saving by Dr. Zhang and the others. However, to Chen Xiao, it was no more difficult than a paper cut.
"Is that true, Dr. Zhang? We shouldn't be fooled by this kid!"
Wang Chunsheng whispered. Although he still had some doubts about Chen Xiao, he was no longer as confident as before.
Dr. Zhang glared at him and said coldly, "Dr. Wang, I hope you will show Dr. Chen more respect in the future."
Despite his words, Dr. Zhang immediately arranged for a comprehensive examination of the mayor's son.
Half an hour later, the examination results came back. The mayor's son's injuries had not only healed but also left no sequelae.
Director Lin of the Health Bureau was overjoyed and personally came to Chen Xiao's office to thank him.
"Congratulations, Dr. Chen, you've done a great service this time!"
Director Lin said excitedly, "The patient you just treated is the mayor's son. When the mayor returns, he will definitely reward you handsomely. At the very least, you'll be nominated for one of the Top Ten Outstanding Young People in the city!"
Chen Xiao frowned slightly and said indifferently, "I told you, I don't care whose son he is. In front of me, he is just an ordinary patient, like anyone else. If you have nothing else, please leave. I still have work to do."
Jia Bing, who was eavesdropping outside the door, was stunned. This Director Chen was too unappreciative!
People would rush to curry favor with figures like the mayor and Director Lin, yet he was actually chasing them away!
When couldn't he do his work? But the director of the Health Bureau wasn't someone you could meet anytime!
However, compared to Jia Bing, Director Lin had a much broader perspective. Even though Chen Xiao was cold and even rude to him, he didn't mind at all.
People with talent could have any temper, but only the mediocre were always subservient and flattering.
"Alright, alright. Then Dr. Chen, please continue your work. I won't disturb you. Goodbye."
Director Lin withdrew. A moment later, the three senior doctors from the Traditional Chinese Medicine department knocked and entered.
The three elders lowered their heads, their faces filled with embarrassment.
Chen Xiao remained silent, and they dared not speak. The four or fifty-year-old men stood before Chen Xiao like primary school students who had made a mistake.
After pretending to be busy for a while, Chen Xiao asked, "Weren't the three of you planning to leave? Why have you returned?"
The three elders' faces turned even redder, wishing they could disappear into a crack in the ground.
"Director Chen, I was wrong. I truly know I was wrong."
Finally, Li Dafu spoke first, taking the initiative to admit his mistake.
It was actually easy to understand. The reason he dared to confront Chen Xiao before was simply because he thought Chen Xiao was arrogant due to his connections.
Who would have thought that Chen Xiao was so arrogant because he truly had the skills?
While opening his own shop was good, he didn't want to lose his job at Jiangcheng Hospital. So, after realizing he couldn't win against Chen Xiao, he immediately decided to compromise.
Besides that, he was also genuinely impressed by Chen Xiao's medical skills. The way he used the silver needles was masterful and divine!
He, an old man in his forties or fifties, was willing to admit defeat.
With Li Dafu speaking first, Wang Chunsheng and Hou Aiguo also expressed their intentions.
"Director Chen, I know I was wrong too. Please give me another chance."
"Yes, Director Chen, please keep us. We will definitely work hard from now on."
Hearing these words, Chen Xiao smiled slightly. It seemed his intention to warn the others had been achieved.
Since the three elders had sincerely repented, Chen Xiao didn't intend to make things difficult for them. He said dismissively, "You don't need to beg me. I never said I didn't want you. The choice has always been in your hands. As long as you are willing to work diligently, the door to the Traditional Chinese Medicine department will always be open to you!"
The three elders looked astonished. Wang Chunsheng asked incredulously, "Director Chen, do you mean you're not firing us?"
"Are you stupid? Director Chen has made himself so clear, why are you still asking?"
As soon as Wang Chunsheng finished speaking, Li Dafu glared at him fiercely, fearing that Chen Xiao might change his mind.
Hou Aiguo even vowed, "Director Chen, we will definitely work diligently from now on, saving lives and treating the injured. With your leadership, Director Chen, I believe Traditional Chinese Medicine can usher in a great revival!"
Chen Xiao smiled faintly and said, "Heh, revive Traditional Chinese Medicine? In my opinion, Traditional Chinese Medicine has never declined, so what great revival is there to speak of? It is only some doctors who have not mastered their craft who have declined, not the great Chinese medicine!"
Hearing this, the three elders praised him in unison.
"Director Chen is right. Traditional Chinese Medicine has suffered much criticism, and it's all due to those doctors who haven't mastered their skills!"
"As expected of Director Chen, his vision is so profound, we can only look up to him!"
…
They weren't entirely flattering Chen Xiao. It was just that they had been immersed in Traditional Chinese Medicine for most of their lives and had extremely deep feelings for it.
However, in the current social discourse, Traditional Chinese Medicine was gradually being demonized, and the internet was filled with arguments about its uselessness, which pained them deeply.
And Chen Xiao's words caused the small flame that had never been extinguished in their hearts to burn fiercely again!
It could be said that it was like an old man growing a beard and acting like a young man!
Seeing the excited expressions on the faces of the three elders, Chen Xiao waved his hand with a smile, "Alright, alright, you should all go back to your work. Stop flattering me!"
After sending the three elders away, Chen Xiao began to work earnestly.
Since Dean Hao had appointed him as the director of the Traditional Chinese Medicine department, he clearly didn't intend for him to just gain prestige or loaf around.
He absolutely could not let down Dean Hao's expectations. During his tenure, he would at least make the Traditional Chinese Medicine department the flagship department of Jiangcheng Hospital.
As he busied himself, time flew by, and it was unconsciously the end of the workday.
However, Chen Xiao had lost track of time as he was engrossed in writing a proposal to make the Traditional Chinese Medicine department the pride of Jiangcheng.
And as he was poring over his desk, writing diligently, Wu Feier came looking for him.