The eunuch stepped forward, blocking the path of the doctors. His gaze was fixed on Zhu Zihai, as he was the oldest among them and often represented the most authoritative voice.
The red-robed bald man looked imposing, but his voice was gentle and kind. "Doctor, is Han Bin alright? How is he doing?"
Zhu Zihai was slightly taken aback, then quickly realized the man was referring to the patient inside. "The surgery was very successful. The patient is no longer in critical condition. After a period of rest, he can be discharged!"
The red-robed bald man's eyes lit up, clearly surprised that the patient, who had suffered such severe injuries, was still alive. "Thank you, Doctor!"
The red-robed bald man bowed to Zhu Zihai and said gratefully. Zhu Zihai dared not take credit and quickly pointed to Chen Xiao. "You don't need to thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank this divine doctor Chen. If it weren't for him, the patient would probably already be..."
The red-robed bald man was slightly stunned and his gaze fell on Chen Xiao, seemingly surprised that such a young man could play such a crucial role in the surgery.
It wasn't just him who was stunned; all the doctors attending the exchange meeting were waiting outside the operating room. After hearing Zhu Zihai's words, they immediately started whispering to each other, asking who this young doctor, so highly praised by Zhu Zihai, was!
Chen Xiao ignored all the chatter, but the red-robed bald man in front of him piqued his strong interest. "Young man, what's your name?" he asked 'gently,' with a warm smile.
"My name is Chen Xiao," Chen Xiao replied.
The red-robed bald man said solemnly, "Chen Xiao, thank you for saving my good brother Han Bin. I, Long Xiao, owe you a favor. From now on, no matter what trouble you encounter, you can mention my name!"
Chen Xiao smiled and nodded. "Alright, Mr. Long, you should go and look after your brother." Chen Xiao didn't take the man's words seriously. After all, if he couldn't solve a problem, he didn't believe mentioning anyone's name would help!
Long Xiao nodded at Chen Xiao and then hurried towards the ward.
At this moment, Liu Shuai was the first to rush to Chen Xiao's side, asking in the tone of an adoring fan, "Brother Chen, what astonishing feat did you perform in the operating room this time? Tell us quickly!"
Chen Xiao shook his head. "It was just a small effort, not worth mentioning!"
Chen Xiao was humble, but the other doctors wouldn't let his humility go unchallenged, especially since there were so many firsthand witnesses! Chen Xiao's so-called 'small effort' was definitely qualified to become the most stimulating topic of conversation for them during their breaks!
Zhu Zihai also remembered Chen Xiao's kindness, as this patient was someone the director of the health bureau had personally instructed to be taken care of. If he hadn't been saved, the director would surely have had opinions.
Since it was getting dark, and everyone had been working hard all day, it was time for dinner. Therefore, he decided to host a banquet at a high-end hotel that evening to entertain everyone.
At the banquet, Chen Xiao became the absolute center of attention. Someone couldn't wait and exaggerated his glorious deeds. The Copper Ghost Divine Needle, a technique passed down from the divine doctor Hua Tuo, was used by Chen Xiao with masterful skill, pulling a person with no hope whatsoever back from the brink of death. Everyone listened with great enthusiasm, marveling at his divine skill! They all toasted Chen Xiao, considering it an honor to exchange a few words with him.
It wasn't until halfway through the meal that Chen Xiao's popularity began to slightly wane. Just then, a young man arrived, looking elegant and refined. His arrival instantly ignited another climax at the banquet.
The young man was handsome and tall, dressed impeccably, looking like an idol trainee. Upon seeing him, Sun Xu leaned over to Liu Shuai and said excitedly, "The protagonist is here, the protagonist is here!"
Liu Shuai looked puzzled. "What protagonist?" He thought to himself, with Chen Xiao present, did anyone else have the right to be called the protagonist? Clearly not!
Sun Xu lowered his voice and said, "Don't you remember? The one I told you about, from a traditional Chinese medicine family, with great connections!"
As expected, Zhu Zihai saw him and scolded him, "Why are you only arriving now? The food has gone cold. Sit down quickly!" Although he was scolding, there was a hint of elder's indulgence towards a junior, indicating they knew each other well and had a good relationship.
The young man quickly apologized, "My apologies everyone, I was a bit delayed due to some matters. I'll punish myself with a drink to make amends!" As he spoke, the young man found an empty seat, poured a glass of wine, and drank it in one gulp.
He happened to sit opposite Chen Xiao. Chen Xiao noticed that although the young man had a kind face, there was a hint of arrogance in his eyes, suggesting he was a proud person.
Zhu Zihai smiled with satisfaction and, emboldened by the alcohol, said, "Everyone, do you know who this young fellow is?" Before anyone could respond, he answered his own question, "He is the eldest grandson of Boss Qin. His name is Qin Lifu. I watched him grow up. Isn't Old Qin known as the Needle King of Jiangbei? This young fellow has completely inherited his grandfather's mantle. Don't let his young age fool you; his medical skills are extraordinary. I heard he also has a nickname now, the Little Medical King!"
Sun Xu recounted to Liu Shuai, "The Needle King of Jiangbei, Qin Shoushen, is a towering figure in the Jiangbei traditional Chinese medicine community. He is also a respected figure in the medical field. I heard that many hospital directors are his disciples!"
Liu Shuai listened, dumbfounded. It was true that comparing oneself to others could be disheartening. Some people were born into hardship, while others were born into privilege. Qin Lifu, this kind of person, was born to be a doctor, and a famous one at that!
Hearing Zhu Zihai's praise, Qin Lifu's eyebrows and eyes revealed his pride, but he remained outwardly humble. "Uncle Zhu, you flatter me. I am still young, and there is a long road ahead. Everyone present is someone I look up to and learn from. The title 'Little Medical King' is currently more of a joke. I hope one day I can truly live up to this title!"
His words were neither humble nor arrogant, and flawless, earning him a round of applause. At this moment, someone suddenly said, "Dr. Qin is the Little Medical King, and his grandfather is the Needle King of Jiangbei. His needle techniques must be excellent. And Dr. Chen's needle techniques are no less impressive. I wonder which of their needle techniques is more formidable?"
Whether this person was simple-minded or just enjoyed stirring up trouble was unclear. The remark had a slight provocative tone, especially at a dinner table. Qin Lifu was slightly taken aback, a hint of displeasure appearing in his eyes. However, he feigned curiosity and asked with a smile, "May I ask which doctor is Dr. Chen?"
Chen Xiao said calmly, "Hello, Dr. Qin. I am Chen Xiao."
Qin Lifu looked in the direction of the voice and his gaze suddenly froze. However, he wasn't looking at Chen Xiao, but at Wu Fei'er beside Chen Xiao!