The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 546 Liu Banxia’s Realistic Speech

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"Brother Liu, you’re technically the groom today, right?" Qiu Mingyuan asked with a smile.

"So you owe me a favor. It’s supposed to be our wedding night, but here I am, working for you," Liu Banxia, who was driving, said.

"What are you talking about? I’m sleeping with Tang Dou tonight," Qiaoqiao retorted.

"Tang Dou is too lonely," Liu Banxia said. "We should find a companion for it."

"Right, we’re married now, so we can’t let it be a single dog anymore. Should we buy a small one and train it gradually?" Qiaoqiao asked.

"I think you should consider it carefully," Liu Banxia said.

"Stop, stop! I’m still in the car! Chat with me a bit, please. I really don’t want to be a third wheel," Qiu Mingyuan said helplessly.

"Haha, we’re just teasing you. Today is your school reunion day. Are you excited to see Old Xiao’s daughter?" Liu Banxia asked.

"Brother Liu, we’re living in the internet era," Qiu Mingyuan said seriously.

"Qiaoqiao, tell Xiao Yue that Qiu Mingyuan hasn’t been thinking about her at all," Liu Banxia said.

"No, no, absolutely not! I’ll treat you to dinner; you can eat whatever you want. As long as it’s available in Binhai City, anywhere is fine, alright?" Qiu Mingyuan said with a bitter smile.

He had realized that ever since these two got their marriage certificate, their combined offensive power was overwhelming. And with Liu Banxia’s quirky personality, he might actually tell Xiao Yue.

They were just chatting to pass the time on the road.

Even though Liu Banxia was, to some extent, a leader, he still felt a bit nervous about having to give a speech to so many students later.

After arriving at the school and completing the registration, he drove his car directly onto the campus.

"Wow, Brother Liu, you’ve got some clout! Even our principal came out to welcome us personally," Qiu Mingyuan remarked in surprise.

"This just makes me even more nervous," Liu Banxia said with a wry smile.

"Brother Liu, let me introduce you. This is our Principal Ren," Qiu Mingyuan said by way of introduction after they got out of the car.

"Principal Ren, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m truly flattered that you’ve come out to greet us personally. This is my wife, Qiaoqiao," Liu Banxia said quickly.

"Dr. Liu, I’ve heard so much about you," Principal Ren said with a smile. "I also heard that today is your big day. It seems we’re the ones playing the villain, interrupting your precious time."

"Not at all, not at all. I’m thrilled to have been invited to give a lecture to the students; my heart is still fluttering with excitement," Liu Banxia replied.

"Principal, should we go straight to the auditorium? Those kids seem to be getting a bit impatient," Qiu Mingyuan asked.

Principal Ren nodded. "I also have to thank you. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been able to invite Dr. Liu. After you graduate, don’t forget our school."

"Principal, that’s absolutely out of the question. If I dared to forget, I’m sure my dad would chase me with a stick and beat me," Qiu Mingyuan replied.

Hearing their conversation, Liu Banxia was filled with emotion.

He had also attended high school and had a principal. But that principal probably didn’t even know he existed, perhaps only glancing at his name when calculating the university admission rates.

It was a completely different situation. The Qiu family’s status in Binhai City determined many things. One couldn’t just say the world was unfair; the Qiu family had also donated generously to the school.

But this wasn’t his concern. Qiu Mingyuan’s ability to handle matters far exceeded his own. This was a result of his upbringing; at Qiu Mingyuan’s age, he himself was still praying to get into university.

Upon arriving at the school auditorium, he saw it was packed. As he entered, the students began to applaud. As a key high school in Binhai City, it had a considerable number of students, both current graduates and those repeating the year.

"Thank you all. Thank you for giving me this opportunity," Liu Banxia said, picking up the microphone and bowing.

"Welcome, Dr. Liu! Congratulations on your marriage, Dr. Liu!" the students below shouted in unison.

"Haha, thank you all, I sincerely appreciate it," Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"Today, I’ve been incredibly anxious about two things: getting my marriage license and giving this speech. Both are lifelong commitments, and neither can be taken lightly."

"I’ve entrusted the latter half of my life to my wife’s management, which saves me a lot of worry. You, however, are at a pivotal turning point in your lives, one that could very well affect your entire future."

"I’m quite apprehensive, worried I might misguide you. Years from now, perhaps while chatting, you’ll recall this day with bitter tears, thinking, ’What bad luck! Why did I listen to that young fellow Liu Banxia back then?’"

The students below chuckled. Dr. Liu was, just as rumored, still so humorous.

"I don’t really know what to tell you. I can’t very well have you line up on stage for medical consultations, can I? Today, I want to leave you with two words—Be Responsible," Liu Banxia continued.

"This might not be on the college entrance exam, but it’s a key point. Etch it into your minds. Whether in life or in your work, you must be responsible."

"Qiu Mingyuan told me that because I diagnosed a few cases and appeared on a couple of TV shows, many of you younger students are now thinking of applying to medical school. Regarding this, I believe everyone needs to be responsible for their own decisions."

"No matter what career you aspire to, you must truly understand the profession. Whether you become a clinical doctor or an academic one, all doctors share a common trait: very little personal time."

"That’s the first point. Secondly, to be a doctor, you need courage. During your studies, you’ll encounter anatomy. And if you become a surgeon, well, I don’t need to elaborate on what you’ll be handling every day."

"My words might sound like I’m pouring cold water on your aspirations, and indeed, I am. Qiu Mingyuan volunteered at our hospital, so he knows very well the kind of life doctors lead and the immense pressure they face."

"So when I say ’be responsible,’ it pertains to your future. However, let me also say this: if you truly aspire to this profession, love this profession, and can overcome the other challenges, then I wholeheartedly welcome you to study medicine."

"I not only welcome you to study medicine, but I also hope you can steadfastly walk this path, walk it well, and make it a brilliant journey. Our country is short of doctors, especially conscientious and responsible ones."

"We live in an information age. Even while busy with your studies, you’ll occasionally hear reports about doctor-patient relationships. I’ve discussed this issue on television before; it’s a two-way street."

"Coming back to those words: ’Be responsible.’ You must be responsible for your own lives, and in your future work, you must also be responsible."

"You might think I’m very competent, but just today, due to a small oversight on my part, I ordered an unnecessary test for a patient. Fortunately, the patient was understanding; otherwise, I would have faced a complaint immediately."

"We can find all sorts of excuses to justify ourselves, but deep down, we know they’re just that—excuses. This applies to our daily lives too. More often than not, we all need fewer excuses."

"Your current time is crucial. Just this noon, I had a meal at Wang Mingxing’s home and chatted with his father. Comrade Old Wang is delighted every day; his son has grown up, shown great promise, and even if he doesn’t get into university, there are no regrets."

"I suppose your classrooms all have a countdown to the college entrance exam, right? Give it your all. Don’t leave regrets in your life; that too is being responsible for your life. As for the eventual outcome, I personally don’t think it’s all that important."

"Honestly, I don’t know what else to say. I’ve rambled on for so long because I genuinely hope you can all get into the universities you like and study the subjects you love."

"I’m not very eloquent, so that’s all for today. One more thing: even while studying, pay attention to your health. You can push yourselves, but do so within the limits of your physical endurance."

"I’m happy to come to the school to see you, but please don’t come looking for me at the hospital. Your time now is so precious. Study hard, take care of your health, and be responsible for yourselves."

Liu Banxia finished speaking and bowed again. The students below erupted into enthusiastic applause.

His words were very down-to-earth. Motivational talks like this had been held at the school many times before.

However, previous speakers had mostly focused on the idea that studying was the only path to success. While this might be true for many students, it often left them feeling uncomfortable.

Liu Banxia’s message was different. He spoke about being responsible for oneself. If you believe your current decision is one you can be responsible for, then that’s what matters.

This approach resonated more deeply with them.

"Dr. Liu, thank you so much," Principal Ren said, walking up to him.

"Ah, I just hope I haven’t misled the students. People say the interns I supervise have already been led astray by me and need a firm hand to be pulled back on track," Liu Banxia said.

"The students really like you. I observed that they were all listening intently while you spoke," Principal Ren commented.

"If you weren’t so busy, I’d genuinely want you to come back and encourage them again before the exams. Approaching the college entrance exam with a good mindset is also very important."

Liu Banxia nodded. "Rest assured, Principal. As long as I don’t have patients at that time, I’ll come. I completely agree on that point. When patients have a positive mindset, their recovery is often much faster."

"When I took my college entrance exam, I was quite flustered. Otherwise, I definitely could have scored better. Maybe I could have even gotten into a combined bachelor’s and master’s program, and I wouldn’t have to be catching up on my education now."

"Haha, that’s a small regret in your life, but also a driving force for your work now," Principal Ren said with a laugh.

"Learning is endless; one lives and learns. This is true for all professions. After teaching for a lifetime, I still find myself re-evaluating every few years, searching for teaching methods more suited to the current times."

"We’re somewhat colleagues in that regard. I also have to supervise interns and develop residency training plans; it’s quite a headache for me too," Liu Banxia said.

This amused Principal Ren. People who dare to admit their own shortcomings usually have good character; this was an honest man.