Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 476 - 388: Subtle Workplace Dynamics (Part 2)

Chapter 476: Chapter 388: Subtle Workplace Dynamics (Part 2)

The dean originally intended to make it a demonstrative surgery, but considering some factors, the suggestion was shelved.

"Director..?"

Just as Zhao Heng got up to go to the obstetrics department, Tian Zhen suddenly hesitated to speak.

"What’s wrong?"

Seeing Tian Zhen like this, Zhao Heng was a bit puzzled. Although he hadn’t worked with Tian Zhen for long, they were quite in sync, almost to the point of having no secrets between them.

So, Zhao Heng rarely saw Tian Zhen hesitate in this manner.

"Director, shouldn’t you consider taking on two students? Having only one student might be a bit too few?"

Tian Zhen glanced at Zhao Heng and said, somewhat pointedly.

"Do you have someone to recommend?"

Zhao Heng couldn’t help but ask.

China is a society of guanxi; pulling connections is a normal thing.

He thought Tian Zhen might have a relative who also studied medicine and wanted to come to Eastern Hospital for further study.

"That’s not what I meant.."

Tian Zhen said helplessly. Even with her tacit understanding with Zhao Heng, some things could be said, but not too bluntly.

"If there’s someone excellent that you know, you can actually recommend them. Promoting talents shouldn’t avoid personal connections."

Zhao Heng thought that perhaps Tian Zhen was just too shy to say it, so he didn’t mind.

Without connections, there’s indeed no way, but if there are connections, they should still be used; that’s the reality of a society built on guanxi.

"Considering the current situation in the department, bringing out a few more people is still quite beneficial, and having only one student isn’t conducive to healthy competition."

Tian Zhen said very tactfully.

Zhao Heng was no longer a small figure. Even if their relationship was good, it was important to be mindful of how to say things sometimes.

She didn’t want the good relationship she had painstakingly built with Zhao Heng to be affected by a few careless words.

"I got it, I’ll consider it later."

Zhao Heng nodded slightly, indicating he understood.

In terms of mentoring students, with Ruan Liuzheng now, Zhao Heng felt it was enough, as he wasn’t very fond of taking on students in the first place.

"Alright."

Tian Zhen sighed lightly, saying helplessly. There were some things she simply couldn’t say directly.

"Director, which doctor from the department should accompany you to the obstetrics meeting? I’ll notify them."

Pausing for a moment, Tian Zhen continued.

"Call Dr. Liu."

Zhao Heng said casually.

"Huh? Director, aren’t you calling Dr. Ruan?"

Tian Zhen asked, a bit surprised.

"Dr. Ruan went last time. This surgery is quite rare, let Dr. Liu go and listen in."

Zhao Heng replied indifferently.

"Okay, good."

Hearing Zhao Heng’s choice of Liu Meng, Tian Zhen said with a bit of happiness.

Zhao Heng found it somewhat baffling. Why was Tian Zhen so happy?

"I’ll go inform Dr. Liu then."

Tian Zhen smiled and said.

Soon after, Tian Zhen arrived at the office.

Upon entering the office, Tian Zhen directly said to Liu Meng, "Dr. Liu, the director is going to obstetrics for a pre-surgery discussion meeting, he wants you to accompany him."

"Huh? Me? Are you sure the director didn’t mean Dr. Ruan?"

Liu Meng said, somewhat startled.

Sitting next to Liu Meng, working on the computer, Ruan Liuzheng also looked bewildered, completely unsure of what was happening.

These past days, wherever Zhao Heng went, she followed. She had gotten used to it. Now, suddenly calling someone else to go along, even though that person was her good friend Liu Meng, Ruan Liuzheng felt a sudden tightness in her heart.

"The director said Dr. Ruan went last time. This surgery is quite rare, so Dr. Liu should also listen in."

Not even glancing at Ruan Liuzheng, Tian Zhen smiled at Liu Meng and said.

"Alright."

Liu Meng nodded, a smile spreading across her face.

This time, obstetrics is performing surgery on a fetus, which could be said to be Asia’s first instance. Having the opportunity to attend the surgical discussion is a rare chance for any surgical doctor at Eastern Hospital. Naturally, Liu Meng was quite pleased.

Due to the high standards of this surgery, those participating in the pre-surgery discussion were essentially all heavyweight doctors from Eastern Hospital.

Any lower-level doctor who could participate in this pre-surgery discussion would definitely feel a sense of honor.

Of course, at this moment, Liu Meng felt her efforts hadn’t been in vain. At a crucial moment, Zhao Heng remembered her.

This really made Liu Meng feel uplifted.

However, seeing Liu Meng’s joyful expression, Ruan Liuzheng felt even more uncomfortable in her heart.

Not long after, Liu Meng stood up, too excited to say anything to Ruan Liuzheng, and walked out of the office happily.

After Liu Meng left the office, Tian Zhen gave Ruan Liuzheng a meaningful look.

But she said nothing and simply left.

Liu Meng quickly went to the deputy director’s office.

Seeing Liu Meng enter, Zhao Heng, who was sitting on the couch, did not immediately take Liu Meng to the obstetrics department. The meeting wouldn’t start for another half an hour, and going early would just be waiting around.

Furthermore, important figures always timed their arrivals perfectly. Going early to wait wasn’t how it was done.

Otherwise, would they still be important?

"Dr. Liu, make yourself a cup of coffee; the meeting doesn’t start for another half an hour. We’ll head over when it’s about time."

Zhao Heng said casually when he saw Liu Meng come in.

"Alright, director."

Liu Meng said in high spirits.

Soon, Liu Meng operated on the handmade coffee machine, made herself a cup, and sat on the couch. The office atmosphere became very relaxed for a while.

"Director, can I observe this surgery?"

After taking a sip of her coffee, Liu Meng suddenly asked.

Asia’s first fetal surgery, such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, was naturally something highly desirable for a surgical doctor.

"Apart from me, two more people from our center can go into the operating room to observe on-site."

Zhao Heng said.

"Dr. Liu, find another person from the department."

After a pause, Zhao Heng said.

"How about Dr. Ruan?"

Liu Meng looked at Zhao Heng, testing the waters.

"Alright."

Zhao Heng, without looking up, responded casually.

Seeing Zhao Heng’s nonchalant manner, and no special reaction when she mentioned Ruan Liuzheng, Liu Meng breathed a sigh of relief.

That smirking expression from Tian Zhen earlier made her wonder if something had happened to Ruan Liuzheng!

This is what being an important figure is like. Even a casual decision, or a simple sentence, can affect others.

Liu Meng felt a sense of admiration.

"Director, is there a residency spot available in the center?"

Liu Meng thought for a moment and asked again. It was something she was quite keen to find out. It was also the most concerning matter for all the doctors in training and interns in the ward currently.

Although Liu Meng didn’t need it herself, she still cared about who the spot would go to.

"Seems like there is. Director Liu in medical affairs seemed to mention it."

Zhao Heng said, not very sure.

"Director, do you mean Director Liu from the medical affairs department?"

Liu Meng asked again.

"Yes."

Zhao Heng nodded.

"Since Director Liu from the medical affairs department mentioned it, there definitely is one."

Liu Meng said confidently.

"Director, is there a standard for applying for this spot?"

After a pause, Liu Meng asked curiously.

In fact, it wasn’t just her; all the doctors in the ward were highly curious.

"Standard? I think there’s some kind of assessment."

Zhao Heng thought for a moment and said.

The formal staffing at Eastern Hospital is of very high value, so you definitely can’t get it casually, especially since this spot is intended as an incentive.

"Director, do you think any doctor currently in training in the ward could meet the assessment criteria?"

Liu Meng asked again.

"Far from it. Director Liu’s intention isn’t necessarily to use the spot. As you know, staying at the hospital means the level of excellence has to exceed that of formally staffed doctors."

Zhao Heng said seriously.

He was very open with Liu Meng, as if withholding nothing.

Since Liu Meng joined the ward, to be honest, she had never disappointed him, which was mutually beneficial.

Upon hearing this from Zhao Heng, Liu Meng sighed inwardly.