Chapter 199: Chapter 200: Is Chen Cang the Same Chen Cang? (Extra for Hall Master Together with Readers)

Qian Lin hummed a tune as he arrived at Qian Liang’s office door, where he hesitated for a long time before beginning to muster up emotion.

It must be said that some people are naturally gifted.

And Qian Lin’s acting should be rated at about seven or eight stars.

Within less than a minute, Qian Lin’s emotions had completed a journey from triumphant to jubilant to indifferent and then to a sigh of despair and crying…

That’s the feeling, should be fine now, he thought as he knocked on the door.

“Come in!”

The authoritative voice came through, and Qian Lin sniffled a few times, trying hard to make his eyes look more moist.

Then he pushed the door open and entered.

“Uncle…”

Qian Lin felt that his facial expression deserved a perfect score.

Qian Liang was taken aback as he saw Qian Lin entering with a face that suggested his world had ended.

Seeing Qian Lin’s state, Qian Liang didn’t feel the slightest pity; instead, he felt like bursting out in laughter.

“What’s wrong?” Qian Liang struggled to hold back his laughter, coughing once before asking.

Qian Lin took a deep breath and sat down beside his uncle, self-absorbed: “Uncle, am I really that bad?”

Qian Liang pondered for a moment: “Hmm, a little, yes.”

Qian Lin: …%%&

With a heavy sigh, Qian Lin said, “I’m so inadequate. Uncle, I’ve embarrassed you, truly. I don’t mind losing face myself, but I’m afraid of embarrassing you!”

This piqued Qian Liang’s curiosity.

He had a good understanding of Qian Lin; although shameless, this man was capable. Both in terms of medical knowledge and overall quality, he was quite impressive.

With this in mind, Qian Liang couldn’t help but ask, “What happened?”

Qian Lin let out a sigh: “I was looked down upon by Teacher Meng Xi.”

On hearing it was this, Qian Liang smiled, “Oh, little Meng, haha, it’s normal to be rejected. She’s young and has high standards. Only thirty years old and already a doctoral supervisor, so it’s natural that she’s picky with students.”

“Here’s what we’ll do, I’ll have a word with little Meng. After all, she needs to take on students, and since she has a bit of a liking for you, why not just have her supervise you?”

At this point, Qian Liang laughed and said to Qian Lin, “Come on, let’s go to the department of cardiothoracic surgery.”

At that, Qian Lin’s expression changed, and he suddenly became alarmed, “No no no… that’s not what I meant, Uncle. This is a hospital, and you’re the Executive Vice President. Every word and action of yours is being watched by countless people. You can’t neglect your public duties for my private problems!”

“If my parents knew I had hindered your work over my own issues, they’d kill me.”

Qian Liang waved his hand dismissively: “It’s fine, it’s fine, it’s not a big deal. Initially, it was I who brought little Meng here. Besides, she hasn’t taken a liking to any student yet.”

Hearing this, Qian Lin quickly interrupted Qian Liang: “Uncle, I was beaten in a competition. Teacher Meng already has a student now!”

When Qian Liang heard that Meng Xi had taken on a student, he suddenly became intrigued, “Oh? Who is it? Someone who caught Meng Xi’s eye and managed to beat you.”

Qian Lin took a deep breath: “That guy is really handsome! The incredibly handsome type, and besides, what’s most important is that he’s extremely capable.”

“During the cardiothoracic surgery handover, they use English, and as a result…”

Qian Lin went on to add his own dramatic flair to the narration!

After listening, Qian Liang looked at Qian Lin seriously and said, “Xiaolin, boasting isn’t a good habit…”

Qian Lin was dumbfounded; this wasn’t going according to the script.

He quickly said, “It’s true, this Chen Cang is very impressive, he…”

At the mention of “Chen Cang,” Qian Liang suddenly froze, cutting off Qian Lin’s words, “Wait, who did you say?”

Qian Lin widened his eyes: “Chen Cang! Oh, the one competing with me.”

Once Qian Liang confirmed it, he grew suspicious. Was this Chen Cang the same person he knew?

With that in mind, Qian Liang picked up the phone and dialed the university graduate office, “Hello? This is Qian Liang.”

Guan Wei heard and chuckled, “Vice-Chancellor Qian, hello.”

Not only was Qian Liang the deputy dean of the First Hospital of East University, but he was also the dean of the Clinical College at Dongyang Medical University, and held the position of vice-chancellor at the university. His multiple roles and significant influence were no exaggeration.

Qian Liang grunted in acknowledgement, “Guan, I need to ask you something. Do we have a student named Chen Cang among this year’s graduates? Do you know anything about him?”

Guan Wei was startled. Why was Vice-Chancellor Qian inquiring about Chen Cang out of the blue?

Could Vice-Chancellor Qian have gotten wind of the matter concerning Chen Cang’s admission quota?

Only then did Guan Wei speak honestly, “Vice-Chancellor Qian, I haven’t yet reported this to you, but Chen Cang is a new graduate student this year. His spot was personally secured by the dean of the Second Provincial Hospital, Qin Xiaoyuan.”

Upon hearing Qin Xiaoyuan’s name, Qian Liang felt that there was no escaping it, “Is this Chen Cang the same one from the emergency department at the Second Provincial Hospital?”

Guan Wei was taken aback – how did Vice-Chancellor Qian know Chen Cang?

In Qian Liang’s eyes, shouldn’t Chen Cang be just an insignificant little figure?

“Yes, yes, that’s the Chen Cang from the emergency department of the Second Provincial Hospital.”

Understanding, Qian Liang replied, “Hmm, I see. Well, Guan, if there’s any news about Chen Cang, let me know. Give me a heads up about his matters. Also, for the opening ceremony of this year’s graduates, prepare a speech for me. It’s been several years since I last participated, but this year I must make a trip.”

Guan Wei nodded hastily, “Of course, of course. It’s our pleasure, Vice-Chancellor Qian. I’ll prepare it and report to you in advance.”

After hanging up the phone, Qian Liang remained silent for quite some time.

That Qin Xiaoyuan was really something. Qian Liang had been considering offering Chen Cang a graduate spot next year, taking him on as a protégé along the way. However, he had not anticipated Qin Xiaoyuan acting so swiftly!

To arrange a spot for Chen Cang this year must have taken quite an effort, hadn’t it?

What a miscalculation!

Such an outstanding kid, yet not one of his own students.

Thinking this, Qian Liang couldn’t help feeling somewhat dejected.

Alas…

When comparing him to Qian Lin, it was no surprise, considering Chen Cang was handsome, neat and clean, a young fellow who was capable and quick-witted, excellent in surgery, earnest and ambitious, humble and polite…Meng Xi would be strange not to appreciate him!

Recalling what Qian Lin had said earlier, Qian Liang hadn’t expected that Chen Cang’s English was so good either – such a pity!

What a great prospect.

The more he thought about it, the more regretful Qian Liang became.

He had assumed Qian Lin had fabricated the character, but to think it was really Chen Cang… Ah, it seemed the young man hadn’t lied.

Losing to Chen Cang was not unjust!

It would be a surprise if he could have won.

Qian Lin stood there dazed, what was going on?

Why had the uncle stopped talking?

And why had he been calling the graduate department to ask about Chen Cang?

My God!

He wasn’t planning to cause trouble for Chen Cang, was he?

This thought made Qian Lin shiver…

“Uncle, about this Chen Cang…”

Qian Liang turned around and glared at Qian Lin, “Yes, I’m aware. Go look for Tao Zi. For residency, head to the Second Provincial Hospital. As for the rest… Learn more from Chen Cang. That young man is not bad.”

This statement resonated pleasantly in Qian Lin’s ears.

My happiness has only just begun!