Li Erniu’s eyes widened, truly resembling an ox.
He had been unconscious for three years?
What had happened during all this time?
What had transpired in these three years was of no consequence to Dean Hao.
He summoned a nurse to take Li Erniu for a check-up.
There was no need for him to personally oversee any other related matters.
Until Li Erniu was wheeled out of the ward, Peter and his team remained in a state of bewilderment.
They could tell that Dean Hao had cured the patient, but the treatment process was entirely beyond their comprehension.
Lin Zhiyin’s teeth itched with anger, and he glared hatefully at Chen Xiao.
Why was it that every time he encountered this fellow, nothing good happened?
After a moment of silence, Peter suddenly sighed, his entire demeanor deflating like a leaky balloon.
“Dean Hao, your medical skills are incredibly advanced, no, they are miraculous, almost unbelievable!”
“I apologize for my previous arrogance and ignorance.”
Dean Hao shook his head, his gaze sharp and penetrating, “Your apology should not be directed at me, but at Traditional Chinese Medicine!”
Peter was slightly taken aback and then spoke with regret,
“Indeed, Chinese medical arts are vast and profound, with a five-thousand-year heritage, a treasure for the entire world.”
“I was blinded by fame and fortune, gradually forgetting the original intention of being a doctor. I am guilty.”
“Thank you, Dean Hao. If not for today’s experience, my medical skills would likely have stagnated.”
Dean Hao nodded slightly.
He thought to himself that Peter was a straightforward and honest person, admitting his mistakes and willing to correct them.
It seemed his current achievements and status were not undeserved.
Seeing that even Peter had bowed his head in apology, Lin Zhiyin quickly changed his tune.
“Dean Hao, you truly live up to your reputation. Your medical skills are nothing short of divine.”
“My nephew was rather presumptuous earlier. I hope Dean Hao will not hold it against him.”
Lin Zhiyin’s family held considerable influence in Jiangcheng, and his parents were old acquaintances of Dean Hao.
By referring to himself as a nephew now, he was merely trying to curry favor and prevent Dean Hao from dwelling on past events.
However, Hao Datong was never one to be easily appeased.
He would not easily forget how Lin Zhiyin had kicked him when he was down and acted so aggressively.
“Lin Zhiyin, go to the finance department later to settle your salary. You will not need to come to work from tomorrow onwards.”
Lin Zhiyin froze, utterly stunned.
“Dean Hao? On what grounds are you firing me?”
Dean Hao stated calmly, “Poor medical skills can be learned, but a bad character is beyond salvation!”
As he spoke, his eyes suddenly blazed, exuding dominance,
“How dare you ask me on what grounds I’m firing you? Is the fact that I am the院长 here not enough!”
Dean Hao’s outburst ignited Lin Zhiyin’s temper.
“Fine, if you want to fire me, then fire me! What’s the big deal?”
He then looked towards Peter.
“Teacher, I will be doing research with you from now on. I’ve long been tired of this backward and ignorant hospital!”
To his surprise, Peter shook his head.
“No, no, Lin, your Chinese medical arts are vast and profound, unfathomably deep. By following me, you would be forsaking the near for the distant!”
“Before I leave, I’ll give you a piece of advice: do not fail to appreciate what you have. We are leaving now. Goodbye!”
Peter and his team quickly withdrew, not even glancing back at Lin Zhiyin.
Lin Zhiyin was utterly humiliated, caught between a rock and a hard place.
But his current predicament was entirely his own doing!
It truly echoed the old saying:
What goes around comes around; justice may be delayed, but it is never denied!
…
This war fought without any actual combat allowed Song Anran to vent her frustrations considerably.
During her studies abroad, she had encountered no small amount of discrimination and mockery.
Even back in her office, she couldn’t help but sigh.
“Chen Xiao, I never imagined you possessed such capabilities. I didn’t dare to hope for this when I recruited you!”
Chen Xiao smiled, “I think the capable one is you, actually. You dared to recruit me without even knowing my level.”
Song Anran gave him a flirtatious glance.
“The facts prove that your sister has excellent foresight. But don’t get too proud. Who knows if you just got lucky?”
“I’d like to see, in a systematic way, if you truly have such great skills.”
Chen Xiao looked puzzled, “How do you intend to see it systematically?”
Song Anran: “It’s simple. You can teach me some knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine. I want to see if you have genuine talent.”
Chen Xiao was speechless, “If I’m not mistaken, you’re trying to get free tutoring from me, aren’t you?”
Song Anran nodded with a serious expression, “That’s right. Your sister wants to freeload off you. You don’t have any objections, do you?”
Chen Xiao’s lips curled, “It’s not impossible for me to teach you Traditional Chinese Medicine, but TCM emphasizes inheritance. If you want to learn, you must first become my disciple!”
Song Anran looked up, biting her lip lightly, her beautiful eyes shimmering with affection.
“Chen Xiao, don’t be so stingy! Don’t forget that your entry into the hospital was thanks to someone else’s efforts!”
Chen Xiao pouted and mumbled, “That was blood I traded for.”
Song Anran was so angry her teeth ached. She realized her beauty tactics never worked on Chen Xiao.
“No, change the condition. I am your superior, after all. How can I become your disciple?”
Chen Xiao thought for a moment and said, “Another condition is acceptable. You previously told me to stay away from Li Ziqing. I want to know why.”
Song Anran was slightly taken aback.
“How about we change it again?”
As she spoke, Song Anran began to unbutton her blouse.
Chen Xiao’s eyes widened, as if his eyeballs were about to fall into the gap of Song Anran’s clothing.
He swallowed hard while maintaining a sanctimonious demeanor.
“Director Song, you know this tactic won’t work on me.”
Song Anran’s expression turned stern, and she quietly re-buttoned her clothes.
“You’re forcing me to say this. If it ruins Li Ziqing’s goddess image in your heart, don’t blame me for being too talkative.”
“This woman, Li Ziqing, is far from as pure and simple as she appears on the surface.”
Chen Xiao thought to himself that he already knew this, but he didn’t interrupt Song Anran, simply listening quietly.
“The snake’s mouth of the bamboo viper, the sting in the wasp’s tail; both are thus, but the most venomous is a woman’s heart!”
“Years ago, Li Ziqing was not an internet celebrity streamer, but the infamous Bamboo Viper of the capital!”
“The Bamboo Viper had a heart like a poisonous scorpion, was extremely cunning, and could manipulate men with ease, as simply as eating and drinking.”
“On one occasion, three promising young men from three of the five great families of the capital fell under her sway.”
“In order to truly possess her, the three of them did not hesitate to use their family’s power to clash with each other, resulting in a tragedy of ‘one dead, one insane, and one severely injured’.”
“The five great families, bound by kinship, joined forces to deal with the Bamboo Viper after the tragedy occurred.”
“Even so, she survived, although she was forbidden from setting foot in the capital again for the rest of her life.”
“As for who protected her from behind the scenes, I’m afraid I don’t know. As I told you last time, I don’t know her at all. I’ve only heard of her deeds.”
“If you are wise enough, you should know that such a woman is best not to provoke!”
Chen Xiao nodded repeatedly, “So that’s how it is…”
Suddenly, he changed the subject, his gaze fixed intently on Song Anran,
“Director Song, how do you know so much about matters in the capital? Could it be that you are also from the capital?”