Zhang Chongshan hadn't expected Chen Fan's reaction to be so strong.
Seemingly guessing something, he asked Chen Fan, "Kid, you don't think I'm a freeloader, do you?"
Chen Fan quickly waved his hands, "No, no, no, absolutely not."
"Then what's with that expression?"
Chen Fan gave an awkward laugh, "I just didn't expect the chairman of Wanhao Group to be your wife."
Mentioning Long Yinglan, a look of pride appeared on Zhang Chongshan's face. "So many young masters from prestigious families pursued her back then, but in the end, she was still attracted by my talent and became my wife."
"Director Zhang, you're truly amazing! I must ask for your guidance in the future." Chen Fan gave Zhang Chongshan a thumbs-up, flattering him.
Zhang Chongshan picked up his teacup and took a sip of water. "A man needs to be assertive sometimes. Only then can he display his masculinity and make a woman feel secure with him."
Chen Fan nodded upon hearing this, feeling that what Zhang Chongshan said wasn't without reason.
Just as Zhang Chongshan was 'lecturing' Chen Fan, his phone suddenly rang.
The usually composed Zhang Chongshan's expression immediately turned obsequious upon seeing the caller ID. "Wife, you're back? What do you want to eat tonight? I'll get off work early and cook for you."
Chen Fan almost dropped his jaw at Zhang Chongshan's behavior.
"Okay, okay, okay. Be safe outside. I'll wait for you to come back and make your favorite braised prawns, the peeled kind."
After a brief conversation, Zhang Chongshan hung up the phone.
"Director, Director Zhang, didn't you just say one needs to be assertive and display masculinity?" Chen Fan looked at Zhang Chongshan in surprise.
Zhang Chongshan's previous behavior had nearly blinded Chen Fan.
"Ahem!" Zhang Chongshan coughed dryly, saying somewhat awkwardly, "That was before marriage. It's different after marriage. Women are emotional; you have to coax them and give them enough respect. That's what life is about. You wouldn't understand these things now; you'll understand when you get married."
Chen Fan nodded, looking like he had learned a lot.
"Do you have anything else? Many people have come to the hospital to see you these past few days. When do you plan to start seeing patients?" Zhang Chongshan didn't want to continue the topic. His tone just now was purely habitual, and he had forgotten Chen Fan was sitting right in front of him.
"Tomorrow, perhaps. And my matters are almost settled. I should be able to return to the psychiatric hospital to work. However, Director Chen, I came to see you today for another matter." Chen Fan replied.
"Oh? What matter?" Zhang Chongshan asked.
"I want to cooperate with you to open a pharmaceutical company," Chen Fan stated his purpose.
Zhang Chongshan frowned slightly. "A pharmaceutical company? I can find ways to handle the procedures for establishing one. But you also need to know that it takes at least five to six years for a drug to go from research and development to market launch, and it also requires phased clinical trials."
"I have several prescriptions that can treat muscle weakness and improve liver cirrhosis."
Zhang Chongshan looked astonished. "Have you tried these prescriptions?"
Chen Fan nodded. "I have. The muscle-building cream I developed cured a patient with severe myasthenia gravis a few days ago."
Zhang Chongshan was aghast. "Severe myasthenia gravis? Where did you get this prescription?"
"It's an heirloom," Chen Fan had long since prepared this answer.
"Heirloom?" Zhang Chongshan looked at Chen Fan doubtfully.
After a moment of thought, Zhang Chongshan said, "Your prescriptions fall under the category of traditional Chinese medicine. If that's the case, I have a way. We can go through the route of health products. As long as they pass quality inspection, we can launch them on the market."
Chen Fan's face lit up with joy upon hearing this. "Thank you, Director Zhang. I'll trouble you then."
"You provide the prescriptions, and I'll provide the capital. We'll split it 60/40, you take 60%." Zhang Chongshan said with a smile.
"No, no, 40% is fine for me."
"If I take advantage of you, I probably won't even be able to get through my own front door," Zhang Chongshan shook his head helplessly.
"Huh?" Chen Fan looked at Zhang Chongshan in surprise.
Taking advantage of him, Director Zhang wouldn't be able to get through his front door? What kind of logic was that?
Zhang Chongshan realized he had said too much and then smiled calmly. "I meant that if I take advantage of you, my wife will look down on me. Let's do it as I suggested. Leave the other matters to me."
Chen Fan suddenly understood and nodded excitedly.
With Zhang Chongshan's help, he was sure he could get the medicine to market as quickly as possible.
As long as the company developed rapidly, he believed he could soon make the Qin family look at him with new eyes.
After a brief chat with Zhang Chongshan, Chen Fan left the director's office.
However, just as Chen Fan was about to go to the consultation room to inquire about the patients, a group of people suddenly blocked his path.
"Dr. Chen, you're indeed here!"
"It's you? Didn't I make myself clear on the phone earlier? Why are you still looking for me?" Chen Fan asked with a calm smile.
Blocking his path were none other than Qi Shanshan and her group, who had just rushed over from the psychiatric hospital.
"Chen Fan, don't think we don't know. I already inquired at the outpatient department. After you were suspended, you've seen patients at Longgang Hospital more than once!" Qi Dahai pointed at Chen Fan and berated him through gritted teeth.
"So what?" Chen Fan retorted.
Qi Shanshan said coldly, "Dr. Chen, if you treat my father and he's fine, then you'll be fine too."
"You should know that treating patients while suspended is a violation. If word gets out, you might not be able to wear a white coat again."
Chen Fan replied, "Since you've said that treating people while suspended is against the rules, then I can't treat your father."
Qi Shanshan angrily reprimanded, "Hmph, Chen Fan, don't be ungrateful. If you obediently treat my father now, I might not report you. Otherwise, I can guarantee that I can make you take off that white coat! Don't think I don't have the ability. If I can get you suspended, I have the power to make sure you can never be a doctor again!"
"Alright, I'll be waiting then." Chen Fan ignored the people in front of him and was about to leave.
When had Qi Shanshan ever been treated like this? Being ignored by a mere doctor, she was completely enraged. "Chen Fan, then don't blame me for being impolite!"
Saying that, Qi Shanshan directly shouted to the people around, "Everyone, come and see! Come and see! A doctor who is suspended is still treating patients, completely disregarding human lives! We must resolutely boycott such a black-hearted doctor!"
Suddenly, Qi Shanshan's actions attracted the attention of many people.
Seeing everyone around looking in their direction, Qi Shanshan's face showed a look of triumph. "Dr. Chen, I'll give you one last chance. Will you treat my father, or will you never be a doctor again? Choose yourself!"
Qi Dahai also smiled mockingly. In his opinion, Chen Fan would definitely obey.
However, just as Qi Shanshan and her group thought they had Chen Fan cornered, a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd. "Doesn't that person look like Expert Chen?"
"What 'looks like'? That *is* Expert Chen!"
"Expert Chen is here at the hospital! Expert Chen is here at the hospital!"
In an instant, the scene became chaotic, and almost everyone rushed towards Chen Fan with excitement.
Qi Shanshan and her group, who had been standing in front of Chen Fan, were instantly and unceremoniously pushed out of the crowd.