System Came When the Doctor was Thirty

Some speculate that Xiang Dahong has no shame, and to get Lu Cheng to connect him with others, he's even forsaken his basic dignity.

"Is this true?" Wu Xiang really doesn't have much energy to pay attention to what the young attending doctors in hand surgery are doing.

"Uh-huh!"

"Director Xiang actually did that, and the rumors are flying, with quite some credibility." Dou Kongyue nodded.

Wu Xiang instantly became furious: "So what have you been doing?"

"Do you think Xiang Dahong, who became a director at such a young age, has steel in his head?"

"Do I have to feed everything right into your mouth, only for you to open up and eat it?"

"Huh?"

Wu Xiang's sudden outburst left Dou Kongyue at a loss: "Director Wu? You wouldn't want me to learn from Brother Hong, would you?"

Wu Xiang looked down, continuing to fiddle with his phone: "Yeah, you're noble, you're amazing, how impressive is Deputy Director Dou Kongyue?"

"Do you still remember you're a deputy director, not a junior attending or inpatient doctor anymore?"

"Do you still need me to organize every little detail of your future?"

Dou Kongyue still felt a bit embarrassed: "But?"

I'm a deputy director, he's merely an attending.

Am I supposed to tag along behind him daily, bare-bottomed? Seriously?

A young man in his teens following a toddler around in open-crotch pants, wouldn't that be a joke?

"No one's asking you to do that, nor is anyone asking you to be better off than Xiang Dahong." Wu Xiang's voice was calm.

He doesn't dislike Dou Kongyue, nor does he hate him; he just thinks Dou Kongyue is still too naive.

Dou Kongyue's complexion immediately changed upon hearing his words.

"Am I not as good as Brother Hong because of this?" Dou Kongyue's voice was ethereal, his gaze confused.

Wu Xiang glanced at Dou Kongyue, shaking his head with a sigh: "Do you think this is the only reason?"

...

Emergency Department, Trauma Center.

Afternoon, one o'clock.

Lu Cheng and Dai Linfang were having lunch in the rest room when they saw Xiang Dahong walk in. They immediately stood up: "Director Xiang, how come you're here today?"

April 25th was a Friday; conventionally, a director like Xiang Dahong would not have surgery and would instead be off resting.

Xiang Dahong was burly and muscular, appearing more like a trauma surgeon than a hand surgeon. He approached and sat down amiably: "Dr. Lu, Dr. Dai, having lunch now?"

"Director Xiang, have you eaten? I can order another one; it'll be here quickly." Lu Cheng asked immediately.

"You continue eating, don't mind me, I'm already full."

"I felt a bit embarrassed the last few times I came to learn and mooched food and drinks." Xiang Dahong touched his flat belly, tone easygoing.

Dai Linfang quickly said: "Director Xiang, please don't say that; your presence is a fortune for our trauma center."

"Brother Lu and I were just discussing, saying that when we're on duty, having you, Director Xiang, around makes us feel much more at ease."

"Just, following us on 24-hour shifts every day, is still a bit… you know."

The rumors at the hospital, they didn't bother Xiang Dahong himself, but when Dai Linfang heard, he couldn't help but think Xiang Dahong had some big issue.

A director able to sleep right in the trauma center—who'd you reason with this?

"What's the matter? Shouldn't one be a bit diligent in learning?"

"Look, I have outpatient services, surgery days, and family; with your shifts, I can at most find a few hours to practice on models."

"If I don't tag along during shifts, what else could I do?"

"If outsiders want to talk, let them; I don't care, why should you?"

Xiang Dahong finished speaking and pulled out his phone: "What do you guys fancy for dinner?"

Dai Linfang and Lu Cheng exchanged a glance, hastily saying: "Director Xiang, it's your call today."

The previous times, Lu Cheng placed the orders and confirmed with Xiang Dahong; this time, it was Director Xiang's turn to arrange.

Agreed matters can't go without respect.

"Then I'll order boxed meals." Xiang Dahong said, found his contacts, and called: "Emergency Department, Trauma Center, send four boxed meals, make the specs and side dishes a bit nicer."

Lu Cheng: "..."

Dai Linfang: "..."

Afternoon, 4:20.

Operating room.

This trauma couldn't be handled by Liu Nongqiu, so Dai Linfang sent Liu Nongqiu out and then closed the door: "That Director Xiang, he's quite the character."

Lu Cheng was disinfecting, casually assisting Dai Linfang: "Indeed a character; I didn't know his personality was this way before."

"Able to take and let go!"

"But such people, unless necessary, better not provoke; surely can't afford to."

Xiang Dahong can indeed set aside pride, but the more someone can let go, the harsher they are likely to be.

Seeing Xiang Dahong act this way, Lu Cheng felt lucky that he hadn't come under Xiang Dahong's scrutinizing gaze back then.

Dai Linfang commented: "Nevertheless, credit where credit's due, Director Xiang's learning ability is quite strong, not much inferior to Professor Dong Liumeng."

"In merely a dozen days, he's picked up quite a bit."

Lu Cheng said: "Director Xiang is originally from hand surgery; suturing skill fundamentals are his forte, so he learns quickly with such a foundation."

"Last year, the hand surgery teachers at Xiangya Hospital learned these techniques even faster."

"Take Union Hospital's Xie Yuan'an; mastering tendon suturing technique took him just a month."

"Solid fundamentals lead to speedy learning of techniques."

"You can't compare an emergency department professor like Professor Dong with Xiang Dahong; even less Liu Nongqiu with them."

Dai Linfang chuckled lightly: "My point is, I should be slightly quicker than them, huh."

Lu Cheng: "..."

You're waiting for me here!

"If Xiang Dahong and Professor Dong were to compete with you on learning speed, they'd probably be a tier or two behind." Lu Cheng affirmed Dai Linfang's statement.

Dai Linfang got curious again: "So what about me compared to you?"

Being a young guy himself, Lu Cheng retorted: "What do you have to compare with me?"

Are you kidding!

I've already surpassed the beginner stage of technical accumulation; in many people's eyes, I'm swarmed in charm.

Under such circumstances, if I learn quickly, people would find it logical.

This guy, having original techniques created, learning a bit quicker seems pretty reasonable, doesn't it?

As it stands, Lu Cheng just needs to add a touch.

Could you, Dai Linfang, compare with me??

Dai Linfang sniffed: "Can you leave me a bit of face, at least I'm a genius?"

"Especially, leave me some face in front of Xie Yuan'an?"

The last sentence was Dai Linfang's main point.

Because Dai Linfang found, within the project team, he seemed only capable of 'bullying' Ni Xixin and Zhang Xibei.

Lu Cheng?

No chance.

Mu Nanshu, Dai Linfang thought the two could either be evenly matched or skewed six-four—Dai Linfang six, Mu Nanshu four.

But would Dai Linfang dare to 'engage' with Mu Nanshu? With Lu Cheng's petty character, he'd be drowned in no time.

As for Xie Yuan'an, a hard stone, he wouldn't know how to peel it, hence opts for gentle measures.

Lu Cheng thought for a moment and said: "Don't worry, Book Bag told me, Xie Yuan'an has inquired about you in their private chats."

"Really?" Dai Linfang's eyes instantly lit up.

Lu Cheng nodded without responding.

Yet just like this, Dai Linfang felt as if he'd been injected with adrenaline, and during the subsequent debridement and suturing operations, his condition improved at least by thirty percent...

This Dai Linfang is quite a fool...

Lu Cheng watched Dai Linfang's peak performance operation, his thoughts slowly wandering—

He learned about Dai Linfang's true intentions.

Actually, Xie Yuan'an and he didn't have much special interaction, just happened to meet Xie Yuan'an during his most embarrassing moments.

Kind-hearted, Xie Yuan'an comforted Dai Linfang, even thoughtfully introduced him to her father, Xie Xiao.

Dai Linfang was captivated by Xie Yuan'an's kindness, and over time, he realized he really liked Xie Yuan'an's "steadfastness," "simplicity," and "sincerity!"

Timeless without absolute beauty, pleasing is a beauty indeed.

In everyone's heart, there's a 'white moonlight' version of their own.

While Lu Cheng was observing, Director Xiang Dahong came rushing in from outside, pushing open the door: "Lu Cheng, get ready to receive the patient; I've called someone to bring them in."

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