Practicing Medical Skills in a Small Clinic-Chapter 88: Twists and Turns

After greeting Li Jingsheng, Director Mu noticed the crowded and noisy surroundings, so he proactively suggested to Li Jingsheng, "Dr. Li, if you don’t mind, you can come to my office for a while."

"Won’t it delay your work?"

Just yesterday, Li Jingsheng was pondering how to get Director Mu to acknowledge the favor owed.

Now, through this interaction, he found Director Mu to be even more forthcoming than expected. It seems there’s no need to put in too much effort now.

"I start work at two in the afternoon, so it’s still early! I feel like we hit it off at first sight, you’re quite appealing to me. I like meeting outstanding young people like you."

Director Mu was very enthusiastic towards him.

Even Tang Weilin, standing beside them, was stunned.

Director Mu wasn’t usually this enthusiastic towards others, yet today he was a bit overly warm towards this Dr. Li, wasn’t he?

The three of them went together to Director Mu’s office.

It wasn’t large, about fifteen or sixteen square meters.

However, being able to have a private office in a hospital is a great honor, whether it’s fifteen or sixteen square meters, or even only two square meters with just enough room for a bed.

It’s also a sign of high status.

The vast majority of doctors only have big offices where everyone works together.

In large hospitals like the Second Hospital, a large office often has more than ten desks lined up, with a dozen doctors from the same department working together.

Interns and resident trainees usually don’t have fixed seats. They sit wherever there’s a vacancy if a doctor is off duty.

Some departments even have differentiated treatment, with prominent reminders like "Interns and resident trainees do not use this water dispenser." Sometimes there isn’t even a hook for interns to hang their clothes in the locker room.

Apart from this, there are many other places where differential treatment occurs.

Director Mu personally made tea for Li Jingsheng.

"Were you hoping to learn from Doctor Xu just now?"

After sitting down, Director Mu proactively asked about it.

Tang Weilin sat accompanying them to the side.

"I’ve embarrassed myself before you, I indeed wanted to learn bone setting techniques from Doctor Xu, but he is a bit aloof and won’t teach me."

Li Jingsheng said with a wry smile.

He didn’t feel anything bad about being refused.

"Doctor Xu once faced some setbacks, so it’s normal he doesn’t want to take on apprentices. Let alone you from outside the hospital, even doctors within their orthopedics department who want to learn a skill from him are never taught. Last time, even Dean Jin’s nephew wanted to come over to learn from him but was refused. It made the dean quite unhappy."

Director Mu mentioned some of Doctor Xu’s background.

Even daring to defy the dean, this Doctor Xu surely has some nerve.

Isn’t he afraid of being sidelined?

"Is it because of his setback in applying for the associate senior title that he’s unwilling to take on disciples?"

Li Jingsheng learned about this aspect from Ou Qinglan.

"That’s one reason, but not the main one. His situation is a bit complicated. Your idea of learning bone-setting techniques to expand your clinic’s treatment services is quite good. I can introduce you to other orthopedic doctors!"

Director Mu proactively extended a goodwill gesture.

Li Jingsheng knew full well that orthopedic techniques are extremely hard to master, even if he has the attribute panel as a fortunate advantage, he’s still facing the challenge of trying to cook a meal without any ingredients.

Getting into many orthopedic skills is extremely difficult.

If it’s just about learning how to reset a dislocated shoulder, then you could find any mentor to get started easily. But to excel, you would need a skilled practitioner like Doctor Xu.

There’s a family of traditional Chinese medicine bone setting practitioners who, through individual effort, turned a small clinic for bone injuries into a renowned specialty orthopedic hospital across several provinces. The economy of the entire town was driven by them.

Li Jingsheng didn’t seek such astonishing levels, but at least he had to be competent.

Otherwise, how could he compete with big hospitals and attract patients to treat bone injuries at his small clinic?

Being handsome isn’t going to cut it.

Moreover, he never considered himself particularly handsome, maybe just a bit good-looking at most.

"Unless there are doctors like Doctor Xu, otherwise, forget it. My small clinic faces intense competition, so if I’m going to learn, I want to learn from the best."

Li Jingsheng stated bluntly. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Hmm... I see! Let me try to come up with something, but you know Doctor Xu’s personality, I can’t guarantee success." Director Mu saw Li Jingsheng’s determined stance and gritted his teeth, deciding to help Li Jingsheng out.

Having no choice, he needed Li Jingsheng’s help with solving issues with that troublesome family member.

The two of them exchanged benefits.

"Thank you so much!"

Li Jingsheng was overjoyed to hear that Director Mu was willing to help.

He quickly stood up to thank Director Mu.

"No need for formalities! Dr. Tang praised your generosity, mentioning that you agreed to negotiate for free with the family of the disgruntled misdiagnosed lung cancer case. Helping you with this small favor is nothing."

Director Mu waved it off.

"Xiaotang, entertain Dr. Li for a bit while I make a phone call."

After saying this, Director Mu walked out of the office with his phone.

Before leaving, he clearly gave Dr. Tang a signal.

Tang Weilin caught on immediately.

"Dr. Li, has there been an outcome to the matter I asked you to mediate yesterday?"

He was quite straightforward.

Li Jingsheng actually liked such straightforward people.

"I haven’t made the call yet, I’ve been busy the whole morning. I plan to call the patient a little later. Anti-tuberculosis drugs have some side effects, and the patient might feel discomfort, probably in a bad mood, making communication difficult."

The most terrifying thing for people is pain and itchiness, often leading to a very bad temper.

Choosing a proper time to communicate with patients and their families can yield twice the result with half the effort.

"You’ve thought this through so thoroughly. This matter concerns my future, and even more so the hospital’s reputation. Please keep it in mind. Once it’s done, I will definitely remember this kindness of yours."

Tang Weilin spoke with a hint of youth.

This kind of talk can easily make people unhappy.

Needing to wait until things are done to remember Li Jingsheng’s kindness—what if the mediation fails?

Wouldn’t Li Jingsheng’s efforts go to waste?

Fortunately, Li Jingsheng knew he wasn’t the main party, so he didn’t bother with these minor details.

Building a relationship with Director Mu would bring him numerous benefits at this point.

A chief physician at a tier-three hospital holds a position with unimaginable resources and influence.

A little help from him would benefit greatly.

However, favors shouldn’t just be used to demand returns; they should be used wisely.

The closest relationships are tied with emotions and interests.

Li Jingsheng has an attribute panel; his current pulmonary diagnostics might only easily beat other clinic doctors, but in a year or two, he’d probably be the one Director Mu often consults for difficult cases.

Oh, no, it should be "discuss".

Soon, Director Mu finished his call and came in.

"I just communicated with Doctor Xu, and he told you to find him at the orthopedic doctor’s office." Having connections certainly makes things easier.

Especially with influential connections.

Ou Qinglan talking to Doctor Xu achieved nothing.

Now, with Director Mu’s help, just a call brought significant progress.

Even though it’s just agreeing to meet, it’s enough to make Li Jingsheng overjoyed.

"Thank you, thank you! Just one call, and Doctor Xu’s attitude changed so much, it’s truly astounding."

Li Jingsheng looked at Director Mu with stars in his eyes.

"Haha, no need to thank me, hurry on! Whether this succeeds or not, it’s up to you."

Li Jingsheng’s flattery made Director Mu quite pleased.

The eccentric doctor the dean couldn’t deal with, and one call from him had an effect, showing his special capability.

As for what he said to Doctor Xu, no one knows.

It’s possible the two reached some kind of deal.

With difficulty, Doctor Xu relaxed his stance, and Li Jingsheng was concerned about any delays, quickly heading to the orthopedic doctor’s office.

In the long office sat seven or eight doctors, some seats were empty.

Surprisingly, Li Jingsheng saw Ou Qinglan in a white coat.

No matter what she wore, she was a stunning sight. Now clad in white armor, she looked even more sacred, her skin even fairer.

"Doctor Xu, sorry to bother you again!"

Li Jingsheng walked in and went directly to Doctor Xu’s seat.

He sat at the innermost corner.

Ou Qinglan was visibly surprised to see Li Jingsheng arrive.

She didn’t expect Li Jingsheng to truly follow through and come find Doctor Xu the next day.

A young male doctor was beside her, seemingly "consulting" on a problem.

Everyone seemed used to patients or family members coming into the office to see doctors, so Li Jingsheng’s arrival drew no particular attention.

"No need for unnecessary words; if it wasn’t for Director Mu speaking on your behalf, I wouldn’t give you this chance. Do you understand the basic medical knowledge of orthopedics?"

Doctor Xu asked coldly.

"I understand a bit."

Li Jingsheng always stayed humble, though his theoretical medical knowledge was quite solid.

Just lacking a bit in practical skills.

Then there were diagnoses, medication involving complex medical knowledge application and thought, along with clinical experience, which he also found a bit challenging.

Now it’s better because with the attribute panel, these two weaknesses can be directly addressed by the golden finger.

"You only understand a bit and dare come to me to learn orthopedic skills? Isn’t this harming others and yourself?"

Doctor Xu scolded angrily.

"Uh... that was a humble expression."

Li Jingsheng hadn’t expected Doctor Xu to be so straightforward!

It seems next time, when speaking to him, best not to be too modest.

Director Mu’s help in getting this opportunity wasn’t easy, he certainly didn’t want to waste it.

"Cut the crap! Talking to me doesn’t need all those twists and turns, just speak directly. Answer these questions, will you?"

It looked like Doctor Xu had made some preparations.

He printed over ten orthopedic questions for Li Jingsheng to answer.

Thankfully Li Jingsheng had been cramming on orthopedic knowledge these past two days.

Opportunities always favor the prepared; this saying truly reflects the wisdom of the predecessors!