Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 471 - 386: The Cheap Sister-in-law Came for a Checkup
Ruan Liuzheng was also tired by now and soon fell asleep.
Zhao Heng set aside his slight unease and continued organizing materials. The office became quiet again, and time slipped by, minute by minute.
With Zhao Heng’s current physical condition, he wouldn’t feel tired even if he worked through the night sorting materials.
It was not until 3 a.m. that Ruan Liuzheng woke up, feeling as if she had slept for a long time.
She opened her eyes, rubbed them, sat up, and saw Zhao Heng still engrossed in reviewing the materials. She couldn’t help but admire him.
As expected, someone who has achieved so much at this age spends far more time and effort than the average person.
"Awake? Go sleep in the on-call room."
Zhao Heng said when he saw Ruan Liuzheng awake.
He could stay up all night and still work the next day, but Ruan Liuzheng definitely couldn’t do the same.
"Teacher, I slept for a while, I’m not sleepy anymore."
Ruan Liuzheng replied.
Speaking of sleep, the time that most effectively replenishes energy is between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. In traditional Chinese medicine, this period is when the gallbladder meridian is most active.
This time is the best for resting. Midnight is the darkest time of the day when the yang energy starts to rise. In modern scientific terms, the magnetic field created by the positions of the sun and moon at this time best aligns with the human body.
The Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor states, "All eleven internal organs depend on the gallbladder," which means the vital energy of the gallbladder must flourish for the body’s qi and blood to circulate well. Getting sleep at midnight is crucial for the day.
The period from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m. is when the liver meridian is most vigorous. If one remains awake during this time, the liver continues to expend energy to support cognitive activities and can’t complete metabolism. Therefore, those who don’t sleep before this time often appear sallow, emotionally fatigued, and irritable, making them more prone to liver diseases.
During sleep, internal organs detoxify according to different time schedules, with the liver’s metabolism being the most active starting at midnight. Missing this golden sleep time regularly can lead to sleep disorders and disrupt the body’s functions.
Those who frequently enjoy nightlife or have to work overtime are especially prone to illness and aging. Even if they stay up late and sleep in, getting a total of eight hours, it’s still harmful to the body.
Ruan Liuzheng slept during the optimal time for rest, a practice many scientists adopt by taking segmented and deep sleep, sleeping four to eight hours in intervals daily to maximize time for research.
"I’m about done here. We have to work tomorrow, so go get some rest."
Zhao Heng said with a slight smile.
Seeing Zhao Heng say this, Ruan Liuzheng stood up and folded the blanket.
Not long after, Ruan Liuzheng arrived at the on-call room for female doctors, where the ward’s tasks were nearly completed. Liu Meng was back in the room, freshening up.
When Liu Meng saw Ruan Liuzheng come in, she remarked in surprise, "Zhengzheng, I thought you’d gone home."
"I didn’t go back. I was sorting materials in the teacher’s office, got too tired, so I slept for a while before getting up."
With Liu Meng, Ruan Liuzheng felt no need to hold anything back.
After all, Liu Meng was the person she was closest to in this department.
"You slept in the director’s office for a while?"
Liu Meng, who had finished washing and was applying skincare products, widened her eyes at this.
Isn’t the progress a bit too fast?
This junior is really straightforward!
"Senior, it’s not what you’re thinking. The teacher saw I was tired and let me lie on the couch for a bit, nothing else happened."
Ruan Liuzheng explained, blushing slightly.
Without clarifying, Liu Meng might have misunderstood.
"Whether something happened isn’t important. It’s just surprising how good the director is to you. But then again, the director is young, so it’s not that odd."
Liu Meng pondered the implications of Ruan Liuzheng’s words.
"Senior, then I..."
Hearing Liu Meng’s comment left Ruan Liuzheng feeling a bit uneasy.
"Focus on being a good student and learning genuine skills. Don’t overthink the rest."
"Even if something happens, just let it take its course."
After considering it, Liu Meng advised.
"Huh?"
Liu Meng’s words caught Ruan Liuzheng by surprise.
"These things aren’t within your control, nor can you decide them. Why worry so much? The only thing to understand is that following the director is a great opportunity others dream of. That’s enough."
Liu Meng spoke as diplomatically as she could, knowing that although Ruan Liuzheng was smart, she didn’t fully grasp everything.
As the saying goes, "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
The knowledge, skills, and experience gained, along with securing a position at the hospital, are the most tangible things according to Liu Meng.
Other than that, matters between adults should unfold naturally. Especially now in an environment like a hospital, with immense work pressure, Liu Meng had seen a lot.
"Senior, you’re right."
Ruan Liuzheng nodded, having understood Liu Meng’s practical advice.
The most important thing right now is to improve herself and secure a position at the hospital; the rest can follow naturally.
