Tycoon: From Rags to Riches

Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Zero Tolerance

"Oh?"

"I don’t believe a word you’re saying."

A cold, indifferent voice drifted over, causing the many medical staff present to turn and look in its direction.

In an instant, all the medical personnel became exceptionally stiff and formal.

Because the owner of that voice was none other than the vice dean of their Jilin University Ninth Hospital, Jiang Man.

And the people surrounding Jiang Man at this moment—any single one of them—was someone these ordinary nurses would normally have to look up to.

The vice director of the hospital office, the vice director of the medical affairs department, the vice director of the human resources department, the director and vice director of the nursing department, and numerous accompanying staff—a group of more than a dozen people.

Compared to the Jiang Man Gu Heng had seen a couple of days ago, the Jiang Man today looked profoundly dignified and imposing. Even from a distance, her oppressive aura could be felt.

She wore a dark blue women’s business suit and black high heels, her gait composed, and her expression serious.

The staff accompanying her were dressed in either white coats or business attire. Each carried a certain air of leadership, differing only in degree.

Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, Jiang Man, surrounded by her entourage, walked straight toward Ding Xia and Gu Heng.

"Director Pang, from what I just heard from this head nurse..."

"Has your nursing department taken over the hospital’s human resources management now?"

After coming to a stop, Jiang Man’s indifferent gaze swept over Ding Xia. She then tilted her head slightly to look at the woman in a white coat beside her, who was over fifty, and questioned her in a tone of feigned surprise.

"No, no."

"Dean Jiang, it’s all because of our lax management that they speak so recklessly."

"Rest assured, we will handle this matter with the utmost seriousness."

Jiang Man’s casual remark was enough to make Pang Juan, the director of the nursing department, break out in a cold sweat.

Everyone knew Jiang Man had just gotten divorced and had been in a foul mood recently.

Lately, anyone who ended up in Jiang Man’s crosshairs, whether they were a department head or a regular employee, had not come out of it well.

Even though she was the director of the nursing department, which might seem just one level below a vice dean like Jiang Man, if Jiang Man truly decided to get ruthless, getting rid of her would be a piece of cake.

Previously, Jiang Man hadn’t been very career-focused; her life had revolved around her family.

But even so, she had still become the youngest vice dean in the history of Jilin University Ninth Hospital, and a vice dean with real power at that.

This just went to show how powerful Jiang Man’s background truly was.

Now that Jiang Man had shifted her focus from her family back to her career, one could only imagine her potential for advancement. There were even rumors circulating in the hospital that the "Vice" in her title might soon be removed.

How could she, Pang Juan, dare to provoke such a formidable figure?

The fact that she had gotten this far in her career was already a stroke of incredible luck.

In her heart, she was already cursing Ding Xia to high heaven.

’You’re digging your own grave, so don’t drag me down with you!’

"Director Gao, have your medical affairs department look into this."

"As for last night’s incident, whoever is responsible will be held accountable. Investigate it thoroughly, report directly to me, and handle it seriously. No leniency will be shown."

Jiang Man paid Pang Juan no more mind, turning to give instructions to the vice director of the medical affairs department.

"Dean Jiang, we’ll get right on it!"

Gao Teng, the vice director of the medical affairs department, quickly replied with respect.

"Director Huang, notify the hospital office’s anti-corruption task force."

"Starting today, our hospital will launch a 100-day anti-corruption and integrity campaign."

"It must be implemented thoroughly and produce tangible results."

"A mere head nurse can be so brazen."

"One can only imagine how corrupted the atmosphere in our hospital has become."

"Restoring integrity and discipline is an urgent matter."

Jiang Man’s gaze shifted again, her expression and tone exceptionally stern.

"Dean Jiang, this is a dereliction of duty on our part."

"We will implement your request with the highest standards and strictest measures to restore a clean and just environment to the hospital."

The vice director of the hospital office also wore an extremely solemn expression.

At this moment, the various department heads, major and minor, who had accompanied Jiang Man, all looked at Ding Xia as if they wanted to swallow her whole.

Because of her, the entire hospital was in for a rough time.

’Couldn’t you pick a better time and place to run your mouth?’

’A measly head nurse dares to claim that no one you call for help will be of any use?’

’Who the hell do you think you are, spouting such bullshit!’

While cursing inwardly, they also shot dirty looks at Director Pang Juan of the nursing department. After all, Ding Xia was her subordinate.

At this moment, Ding Xia and Hu Yan, the main figures in this incident, were scared stiff.

They never imagined that such a small matter would actually alert the hospital’s vice dean, let alone cause such a massive scene.

Just now, they had run through every connection they could possibly think of, and the more they thought, the weaker their legs felt and the paler their faces became.

Ding Xia’s biggest backer was her father-in-law.

However, never mind that her father-in-law was already retired; even if he weren’t, in front of Jiang Man, he likely wouldn’t fare any better than Pang Juan was right now.

’It’s over!’

’The sky is falling!’

This was no longer about whether she could keep her position as head nurse. She would probably lose her job entirely. And her husband’s promotion to chief physician would likely become a distant, unattainable dream.

The campaign Jiang Man had just ordered the hospital office to launch was clearly targeted, and she knew better than anyone that her own hands were not clean.

After giving consecutive orders to the vice director of medical affairs and the vice director of the hospital office, Jiang Man walked directly up to Gu Heng.

As for Ding Xia and Hu Yan, whose faces were as pale as paper, Jiang Man didn’t spare them a single glance.

Was a mere head nurse even worthy of speaking to her directly?

"Chairman Gu, I didn’t expect we’d meet again so soon."

Jiang Man, who had been so imposing in front of her subordinates just moments ago, now wore a gentle smile before Gu Heng.

"Dean Jiang, sorry to have troubled you today."

Gu Heng smiled at Jiang Man, his tone as natural as if he were chatting with a friend.

"How could you call this trouble?"

Jiang Man shook her head. "I should be thanking you, Chairman Gu, for helping me root out the hospital’s parasites. A small leak can sink a great ship. If you hadn’t called me, I would have never known that some people under me had become so audacious."

"It was just a coincidence."

After speaking, Gu Heng turned to Xu Mo. "Dean Jiang, this is Xu Mo, the one I just told you about. She’s currently an intern at our hospital."

"Xu Mo, hello."

"Welcome to our hospital for your internship. You were wronged today."

"This is my business card. If you run into any more trouble in the future, just call me directly."

Jiang Man’s gaze followed Gu Heng’s. She looked at Xu Mo’s fair, oval face, with its healthy rosy glow, and her clear eyes, bright as autumn waters. A flash of understanding crossed her eyes, and her tone became even gentler.

"Thank you, Dean Jiang..."

Xu Mo was completely stunned.

She had no idea what was happening. Just a moment ago, she was worried Gu Heng would be taken away by the police, and in the next second, the situation had taken a shocking turn.

’It seems... Gu Heng is on very good terms with their hospital’s Vice Dean Jiang?’

Seeing the tense and reserved Xu Mo, Jiang Man looked back at Gu Heng. "Chairman Gu, would you like to come to my office for a cup of tea before you go? Xu Mo probably needs to change her clothes and freshen up a bit before she can go on a date with you."

When Xu Mo heard Jiang Man’s last word, her pure and lovely, fair, oval face flushed red, and she couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Gu Heng.

"Hmm..."

"Well, since I’m already here, it would be rude not to stop by your office for a bit, Dean Jiang."

Gu Heng mused for a moment before agreeing with a smile.

After all, it would be too impolite to trouble Jiang Man like this and then just leave without a word.

With that, Gu Heng looked at Xu Mo. "Momo, you go change your clothes first. Text me when you’re done, and we’ll meet downstairs."

"Okay."

Xu Mo replied softly, her face blushing.

"Chairman Gu, this way, please..."

After watching Gu Heng finish speaking with Xu Mo, Jiang Man made a gesture of invitation. Gu Heng followed her, and surrounded by the crowd of department heads, they left the area...

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