Ward Five.
Director Hao rushed in, his heart filled with excitement.
However, the scene that greeted him was somewhat bewildering.
The patient in Ward Five was still lying on the bed, but he was covered in tubes and connected to various monitoring patches.
Around the bed stood a group of doctors.
Many of them were foreigners.
Director Hao was greatly puzzled. When had so many foreign doctors arrived at the hospital?
No, if so many foreigners had come to the hospital, how could he, the director, not know anything about it?
Director Hao immediately sternly demanded, "Who are you people? What are you doing here?"
One of the doctors looked up to explain, and it turned out to be Lin Zhiyin.
Lin Zhiyin smiled and said,
"Director Hao, the patient in Ward Five can be saved. We intended to surprise you after the treatment, but I didn't expect to alarm you!"
Director Hao looked at him suspiciously, "May I ask which hospital these doctors are from? I've never seen them before."
Lin Zhiyin introduced them with a touch of pride.
"Director Hao, this is the renowned Dr. Peter, a recipient of the Schmidt Prize in Medicine, and my former mentor at the Royal Medical College of Maple Leaf Country!"
"The others are core members of my mentor's team. They have traveled thousands of miles from Maple Leaf Country, wanting to contribute to our country's medical endeavors."
Director Hao's expression was grim. Although Lin Zhiyin's words sounded pleasant, something felt off.
At this moment, Peter spoke in broken Mandarin,
"I heard that this patient's condition is special, and none of you could treat him. Lin asked for my help, so we came to assist."
The foreigner's Mandarin was poor, but his tone was arrogant.
"Your Chinese medicine is still in its infancy. Only by constantly seeking our help can you make progress!"
Hearing this, Director Hao was furious.
He gritted his teeth and angrily said, "Lin Zhiyin, are these the famous doctors you invited?"
Lin Zhiyin remained unfazed and even nodded in agreement.
"Yes, Director Hao. Why are you so agitated?"
"My teacher isn't wrong. Our country's medical standards are indeed lagging and backward. We have to admit it!"
At this moment, Chen Xiao sneered.
"Lagging and backward? Lin Zhiyin, I don't care how you show off in front of others, but do you have the right to spout such nonsense in front of me?"
Upon seeing Chen Xiao, Lin Zhiyin's face flushed slightly.
Having been proven wrong by Chen Xiao twice, no matter how confident he was, he felt uneasy facing Chen Xiao.
However, thinking of his teacher being present, Lin Zhiyin immediately regained his confidence.
"Aren't you just skilled in some trickery? What's there to be proud of? Today, I'll open your eyes and show you what modern medicine is!"
"Teacher, let's begin. These people are as ignorant and unenlightened as primitives, their brains are not developed. But as long as we cure the patient, they will know how capable we are!"
Dr. Peter nodded repeatedly, "Lin, you understand your countrymen best."
A hint of disgust flashed in Lin Zhiyin's eyes, as if the word 'countrymen' had hurt him.
Peter chattered away, assigning tasks to his team members.
However, just as he was about to begin the surgery, Song Anran suddenly shouted.
"Stop!"
Peter looked up at Song Anran.
Song Anran said indignantly, "You're going to remove the patient's brain nerves! Don't you know the consequences of doing that?"
Peter shrugged, feigning humor, "Of course, I know. The consequence is that the patient will wake up."
Song Anran retorted angrily, "The patient will indeed wake up, but he will also become a fool who cannot take care of himself!"
Peter shrugged, "I'm only responsible for waking him up."
Director Hao was enraged!
"You stop! I am the director of this hospital, and I order you to cease the surgery!"
Director Hao was fuming.
What kind of words were those Peter just spoke? Could a doctor say such things?
These barbarians only cared about results and not consequences, it was absurd and cruel!
If Director Song hadn't reminded him, he would have been kept in the dark!
Peter looked at Song Anran with confusion, "Song, why are you opposing me?"
Chen Xiao was slightly taken aback. This old geezer knew Song Anran?
At this moment, Lin Zhiyin also looked indignant.
"Senior Sister Song, don't forget that Peter is also your mentor. Are you now questioning your teacher and betraying your roots?"
Chen Xiao finally understood.
So Song Anran and Lin Zhiyin had this connection, and she had also graduated from the Royal Medical College of Maple Leaf Country.
No wonder she could become a director at such a young age.
Peter asked Song Anran with a dark expression, "Song, are you choosing to stand with your countrymen?"
Song Anran said proudly, "I only stand with those who do things correctly. If they are wrong, I will be the first to oppose them!"
Peter's expression was odd, and he muttered, "You think I'm doing something wrong? I don't think so. Although there's a possibility of madness, at least I can wake him up. As for you, you can't even do that!"
Director Hao snorted angrily.
"Who says we can't wake him up? Today, I will use the skills passed down from our ancestors to wake him up!
"Not only will I wake him up, but I will also ensure he lives like a normal person after waking up!"
Peter shook his head, his gaze filled with contempt and disdain.
"I don't believe it. If even I can't do it, your Chinese medicine certainly can't."
"Otherwise, the award would have gone to you, not me!"
Lin Zhiyin was even more condescending, smiling insincerely.
"Director Hao, I understand your desire to bring glory to the country, but why pretend to be something you're not? If you could have treated him, you would have done so already."
"I advise you to take back your words. Otherwise, if you fail to cure him later, where will you put your old face?"
Song Anran glared at Lin Zhiyin.
"Lin, it's one thing for others to say that, but you too? Do you think you've grown white skin just by studying abroad for two years?!"
"Furthermore, Director Hao is much older than you, not only your superior but also your elder. Don't you have any respect for your teachers?"
Lin Zhiyin said coldly,
"I respect true teachers and revere scientific medicine. However, you are right about one thing: Director Hao is indeed old."
"When one gets old, they can become muddled. I think some people should step down from their positions and make way for the younger generation!"
Song Anran's chest heaved with anger, and she pointed her finger.
"You!"
Director Hao, however, remained calm.
"Director Song, there's no need to argue with such an ignorant and fearless ingrate."
"Go and see if my herbal decoction is ready."