Chapter 211: Chapter 212: Let Go and Do It!

The surgery concluded.

The patient was wheeled away, and Zhang Jinfeng finally breathed a sigh of relief, while Zhang Yan, still standing there, couldn’t help but stow her anxious heart into her stomach!

The surgery had finally been successful, and she could now give the patients and their families a satisfactory explanation.

Thinking of this, Zhang Yan looked at Chen Cang with curiosity. She had never met Chen Cang before but had heard of him, and what she heard was because Song Qiang from the Medical Affairs Department had publicly criticized him in the group.

But it seemed that this Chen Cang wasn’t quite what she had imagined!

Originally, Zhang Yan thought that Song Qiang’s proactive resignation was due to encountering some big shot. Now, seeing Chen Cang like this, he didn’t seem like the mysterious figure rumored in the department, the one with connections “upstairs.”

On the contrary, she felt that Chen Cang was quite nice…

And, with this surgery Chen Cang had performed, Zhang Yan couldn’t help but see him in a new light.

Zhang Jinfeng was a chubby little old lady about to enter her sixties. She was plump and jubilant. Slowly stepping forward, she sized up Chen Cang, her brows smiling, her eyes smiling, and said, “Dr. Chen, you’ve worked hard! It really was troublesome for you. Without you, our gynecology department would have faced another issue.”

Chen Cang smiled, “Director Zhang, you’re being too polite. It’s only natural for departments to cooperate with each other. I just did what I was supposed to do…”

Zhang Jinfeng saw that Chen Cang was neither arrogant nor impatient, but rather straightforward, and she couldn’t help but smile contentedly, nodding her head.

Looking at Chen Cang, her eyes were full of satisfaction, and she couldn’t help but feel a growing fondness for him.

[Ding! Zhang Jinfeng’s favorability +10.]

Zhang Jinfeng turned to look at Wei Zhi, extending her hand: “Director Wei, thanks so much for making the trip.”

Wei Zhi shook his head, took off his mask, and said with a smile, “That would be too formal. It’s about saving lives; how can you call it troublesome? It’s our job!”

“Besides, if I hadn’t come today, I would have missed such a wonderful surgery.”

At this point, Wei Zhi turned to observe Chen Cang, looking at this energetic, handsome young man, he couldn’t help but exclaim, “Truly, heroes emerge from the young; each generation is stronger than the last!”

“Young man, you’re great. This surgery was quite inspiring for me. Let’s communicate more often. My name is Wei Zhi, the director of thoracic surgery at the Provincial People’s Hospital.”

Wei Zhi reached out his hand first, and Chen Cang quickly responded with both hands.

“Director Wei, my name is Chen Cang, I’ve long admired you. Every surgical conference, I’ve seen you on the podium. It’s a pleasure to meet you,” Chen Cang sincerely said.

The fact that Wei Zhi praised Chen Cang didn’t mean that Wei Zhi’s level wasn’t good. After all, the first heart-lung transplant surgery in Dongyang Province had been performed in the thoracic surgery department of the Provincial People’s Hospital.

“Visit the Provincial People’s when you have time. Young people should communicate more! If you need anything in the future, contact me. I think very highly of you, young man!”

Chen Cang nodded, taking the initiative to exchange contact information with Wei Zhi.

One should never disdain making one more friend or elder, as this can be of great help to your future.

Wei Zhi did not stay for long. After greeting Li Baoshan and the others, he left in a hurry.

Their time was precious. As one of Dongyang Province’s leading hospitals, the Provincial People’s bore a heavy responsibility, and each department head had to safeguard the last line of defense for people’s lives.

This was like a general protecting his country, a significant responsibility!

If these directors were generals fighting against disease, Chen Cang was a warrior charging into battle, already beginning to make a name for himself in this field.

After some exchanges, everyone gradually became familiar with one another.

Actually, it was mainly Zhang Jinfeng, who, with a smile on her face, looked at Chen Cang, liking him more and more, and couldn’t help asking, “Little Chen, do you have a partner?”

Before Chen Cang had the chance to speak, Li Baoshan took over the conversation.

“Ah… Little Chen is just too focused on his work, neglecting his personal life a bit… Director Zhang, your gynecology department is full of women; you should find Little Chen a nice girl!”

Zhang Jinfeng immediately laughed, “There are many women in gynecology, doctors and patients alike. But those who come to gynecology are here to get treated. Think about it, they either have issues with childbirth or not having children. Tell me, which of these should I introduce to Little Chen?”

“Moreover, the female doctors in our department… they are all tough as men, each one more tired than those in your emergency department! If Little Chen got together with a gynecologist, the couple would only meet in the operating room, and certainly no chance at home!”

Zhang Jinfeng, a plump old lady nearing sixty, looked festive and kind, and when she laughed, she was just like the friendly aunt next door, speaking with a sense of humor that was off the charts.

“If I were to introduce her to Little Chen, wouldn’t people say that I, Zhang Jinfeng, lack integrity!”

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly burst into laughter; who could guess that this plump little old lady was one of the only two nationally renowned doctors at the Provincial Second Hospital?

Zhang Jinfeng’s tune changed suddenly, and he said: “However, I really do have a niece who works at the fertility center. The job isn’t tiring, and the work hours are pretty relaxed. She’s also quite good-looking. Do you want to meet her?”

Chen Cang gave an awkward smile; he was in no mood for this, nor did he have the time.

After finishing up today, he still needed to pick up his younger brother for the start of school, and then prepare for the new students’ orientation tomorrow. Where would he find the time for matchmaking?

Besides, he still needed to carve out some time to strategize on how to court Dr. Meng. After all, she was his skill library now. If he wanted to learn skills, first he had to increase her favorability towards him.

What if…

What if he got a girlfriend and Dr. Meng got jealous? Favorability was hard-won; Chen Cang decided to cherish it well.

Chen Cang smiled and made up an excuse to politely decline Zhang Jinfeng’s offer.

Which also got everyone laughing.

…

…

After leaving the operating room, Chen Cang walked side by side with Li Baoshan.

Li Baoshan spoke thoughtfully: “Little Chen, are you busy these days?”

Chen Cang was taken aback: “What do you mean, Director?”

Li Baoshan smiled: “Nothing much, it’s just that it’s recruitment time again for the provincial government units. Our Emergency Department definitely needs to grow next year, and we’re certainly short on hands, but this year, I’ve already applied for a doctorate and a deputy director, so we definitely can’t get any more staffing quota this year.”

“However, we definitely need to recruit a batch of new people. Undergraduates need to go through standardized training nowadays, and not many people are willing to take temporary jobs, so I negotiated with the hospital and secured a few more contract spots.”

“So before the provincial government recruitment starts, we’ll do a round of hiring. I’ve already reported it to the hospital, and there might be a job fair this weekend. If you have time, spare half a day to help out, see if there’s anyone suitable; after all, some of these recruits may need to assist you. Try to find someone who meets your standards.”

Li Baoshan fell silent for a few seconds, then continued: “Initially, I thought about having you continue working under Old Chen and the others, serving as an assistant for the time being, but now I think I can’t do that anymore.”

“The structure of the department needs some adjustment. At present, I plan to focus on three directions: general surgery, headed by Bingsheng, orthopedic surgery led by Director An, and thoracic surgery, which will be taken on by the deputy director to be recruited.”

“With this arrangement, the core strength of our department will have Director An, Chen Bingsheng, and the new deputy director in the middle tier, with the new doctor, Wang Qian, you, Qin Yue, and Wang Yong as the new generation. But this means we’re short on reserve talent.”

“At first, I thought you, being a bachelor’s degree graduate, might be a bit behind Wang Qian and Qin Yue. But now, it seems you’re a cut above them.”

With that, Li Baoshan looked at Chen Cang and smiled: “In the end, Little Chen, I’ve underestimated you, really. Your potential is so strong, your future is limitless.”

“I even think now that the Emergency Department at Provincial Second Hospital can’t hold you back.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Cang couldn’t help but smile and didn’t say a word.

As Li Baoshan continued, watching Chen Cang and walking beside him, he said: “Of course, I also don’t intend to hold you back. You should go out and see more. Our Dongyang Province is relatively underdeveloped, and many major surgeries can’t be performed here.”

“When I see you operating, I think if I had your kind of talent at your age, I definitely wouldn’t confine myself to such a small hospital.”

Chen Cang nodded, following Li Baoshan and remaining silent. He didn’t know what to say; after all, it wouldn’t mean much, no matter how much they talked.

Suddenly, Li Baoshan stopped walking, turned around, and looked at Chen Cang: “So! What I’ve been thinking is that what I can offer you is a platform!”

“Indeed, our Provincial Second Hospital might be rundown and develops rather slowly, but our Emergency Department has one advantage—it can provide you with a starting platform. So, just know this in your heart, be bold in what you do. I won’t have you assisting them anymore. Once we get those contractors, I’ll pick out a few to assist you.”

With these words, Li Baoshan left Chen Cang utterly dumbfounded.

“Director, what do you mean?”

Li Baoshan chuckled: “I mean, let go and do it. If there’s any trouble, I’ll have your back!”

ps: For now, three updates. Thank you all for your support.