Capítulo 1212: Chapter 1212: We Accept Your Withdrawal
Gu Yangzhi knocked on the leadership’s door of the health department.
Their delegation has a specialized organizing committee supervision group, composed of leaders specially arranged by the health department, specifically to solve all the problems of the delegation, while also providing the best help and services, naturally also playing a supervisory role.
Ren Min is the leader this time. The results of yesterday’s competition have just come out, and they are the first to get the information.
There are special personnel responsible for following Bai Xiao and the others, reporting any situation at the earliest moment.
The other two deputy leaders were also in the office. The three of them were having a briefing meeting.
“Old Xiao, you wouldn’t believe it! When I saw the result, I thought my eyes had issues. All thirty people qualified, it really feels like a dream.
I wouldn’t dare to dream such a dream in the past myself.”
Ren Min held a document in his hand.
The names of thirty people were prominently listed on it.
“I didn’t expect that we achieved such results this time, it seems our decision was right. Gu Yangzhi really is a talent.”
Xiao Cheng was one of the leaders who invited Gu Yangzhi back this time.
He wasn’t on duty yesterday; it was Ren Min who led the duty.
Naturally, he was unaware of what actually happened inside.
“You better not say that; I don’t have a high opinion of that Gu Yangzhi, there’s a problem with his character!” Ren Min didn’t agree.
Xiao Cheng was taken aback, a bit dissatisfied. It was his invite, and Ren’s words seemed to be an expression of dissatisfaction with him, using this to put pressure on his people.
“Old Ren, I don’t like to hear that. Every time we participated in those exchanges, going from preliminaries to qualifying twenty people at most was considered luck; sticking around until the finals was a rarity, and that’s a significant reason our medical field is lagging behind.
Inviting Gu Yangzhi back this time, don’t you see the immediate result was obvious, thirty people all advanced to the semi-finals! How can you say his character is questionable?
If this type of glory-bringing act still has issues, then nobody has a sound character!
Old Ren, you can’t look at people with tinted glasses. Gu Yangzhi came back from abroad! You can’t just presume he’s a western admirer; that’s not objective.”
Ren Min laughed, “You, Old Xiao, you are still so protective of your people. If you don’t believe my words, ask Old Xie, see what his opinion is.”
Old Xie was the other deputy leader. He was there yesterday as well, initially going back but then returning, feeling uneasy, to join Ren Min in the duty. He was also a witness to the events.
Xiao Cheng looked at Old Xie, smiling, “Old Xie, give us an honest answer, whose effort was responsible for yesterday’s results?”
He did have confidence in Gu Yangzhi, considering Gu Yangzhi’s current achievements likely surpassed any aggregate of the others, plus his youthful vigor and courage, he was even Smith’s student, all of which made people impressed.
Others didn’t have that capability.
Old Xie was just about to speak when there was a knock at the door, surprising the three of them.
Who could it be at this time?
Ren Min closed the list, “Come in.”
Gu Yangzhi walked in.
Xiao Cheng stood up immediately upon seeing Gu Yangzhi, warmly welcoming him, “Professor Gu is here, perfect timing—we were just talking about you, speaking of the devil, come sit.”
He valued Gu Yangzhi greatly and wanted to invite him for a position in the country once this competition ended.
They wanted to retain such talent.
He could bring a lot of progress to the country.
Medical talent was different from other talents.
Gu Yangzhi was surprised, not expecting all three leaders to be there or that they valued him so much.
His heart warmed.
He knew he was highly regarded.
“Director Xiao, you weren’t talking bad about me, were you?”
Gu Yangzhi joked, Xiao Cheng laughed, patting his shoulder, “You rascal, making fun of us old folks!”
He liked Gu Yangzhi a lot, feeling that talent inherently comes with some arrogance and temper.
Ren Min and Old Xie both smiled, exchanged glances.
They sat on the sofa with Xiao Cheng, facing Gu Yangzhi directly.
“Little Gu, is there something you came for?”
Their demeanor was very accommodating.
Gu Yangzhi was assured, seeing that the leaders seemed quite favorable toward him.
“To the three leaders, it’s like this: during today’s competition, there were some minor incidents. I’m not very familiar with many aspects of social interaction here. In handling matters, I didn’t consider others’ views, possibly causing a lot of dissatisfaction, especially from Captain Bai Xiao. Today, she showed obvious hostility toward me, making me somewhat uneasy.
Continuing this way isn’t good for our unity; I don’t want to affect everyone’s enthusiasm for the competition, considering it’s significant work to bring honor to our country.
So, I want to apply to withdraw from the competition.”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Cheng was taken aback.
“How can you withdraw from the competition? Professor Gu, don’t overthink; Captain Bai Xiao is certainly not targeting you. Besides, this time, your efforts brought glory to the country, we are all grateful for the efforts you’ve made for the team. We absolutely cannot neglect your feelings as a meritorious individual.
This way, we can talk to Captain Bai; you just focus on the competition.”
Comforting Gu Yangzhi was his aim.
Gu Yangzhi’s face was calm, already anticipating this outcome.
“Director Xiao, perhaps let it rest, Captain Bai already told me that there’s either her or me in the competition; I don’t want to affect everyone! I’ll just withdraw. Besides, Captain Bai… ah! Just ignore what I said, I can simply withdraw from the competition.”
Taking a step back to press forward.
Xiao Cheng got angry, “What is this Bai Xiao thinking, that becoming the captain made her unspeakable! Bullying someone who just returned home like this! She’s utterly lost her shame. Don’t worry, Professor Gu, even if only one of you can stay, it will undoubtedly be…”
“Professor Gu, since you want to withdraw, then fine! We respect your decision. You mentioned Captain Bai’s words, expressing humility in departing, thank you for your support.”
Ren Min’s words startled Xiao Cheng; not only him, but Gu Yangzhi was also taken aback.
What does this mean?
“Leader Ren, what do you mean by this?”
He was somewhat incredulous.
Did he understand it correctly?
“It means you may withdraw. We have no attachment to someone who doesn’t care about the country’s honor and is selfishly narrow-minded. Even with academic achievements or richness in experience, it can’t hide the blemish of lacking a sense of mission to the homeland.
Such people aren’t needed, nor will we try to keep them.”
Gu Yangzhi immediately understood that Ren Min knew about this matter, knew the entire story from last night.
His face turned pale, and cold sweat dripped down.
Xiao Cheng was disoriented, “Old Ren, what are you talking about? I don’t understand.”
Old Xie smiled, “Old Xiao, sometimes you cherish talent too much! Yet, this could blind you—people can be not smart, and medical skills may not be high! But losing the minimal loyalty to the country, the baseline of integrity, focusing solely on winning and losing won’t gain acceptance.”
Last night, they were all very disappointed in Gu Yangzhi.