Chapter 1088: Chapter 1088 Requirements
The next day, Bai Xiao returned to the Surgery department without even visiting the emergency room.
How could Zhang Huan let such a promising talent like his junior go?
Dean Jin didn’t come to work today, claiming to be sick.
Everyone knew that Dean Jin was already yesterday’s news. Zhang Huan, the Deputy Dean, had officially taken over as Acting Dean and the future Dean.
Who wasn’t aware of this?
The relationship between Zhang Huan and Bai Xiao, and Bai Xiao and Yu Shaoyan, confirmed one thing: the appointment of Zhang Huan as Dean was a done deal.
Who wouldn’t envy Zhang Huan?
Who wouldn’t be envious of someone with a good mentor?
Dr. Xue’s discerning eye had brought in a “diamond” junior, creating a top-tier setup that left no one with the confidence to compete with Zhang Huan.
Anybody who tried would get their head broken, Dean Jin being a cautionary tale.
Bai Xiao didn’t care about that. Surgery, Urology, or Emergency, she was there as a doctor to do what needed to be done: treat patients and save lives, not caring where she was!
Zhang Huan called Bai Xiao to his office with a phone call, and when the head nurse told Bai Xiao to take the call, she already knew it was Deputy Dean Zhang calling.
Now, everyone’s attitude towards Bai Xiao was extremely positive, to the extent that even she found it a bit overwhelming.
Bai Xiao knocked on the door.
“Come in!”
Zhang Huan put down the document in his hand. By now, he had already officially taken over Dean Jin’s duties, even starting to renovate the office, which would be the Dean’s office in the future, naturally adopting his own style.
Zhang Huan wouldn’t be an exception; of course, he hoped his office would be a bit more comfortable, as it would be where he would spend much of his time, with no reason to accommodate a hollow title.
“Dean Zhang!”
“You’re so bad, playing this game with your senior. Are you trying to make me deal with you?” Zhang Huan looked at Bai Xiao, as this girl had actually gotten cheeky.
“Senior brother, anyway, you’re definitely the next Dean. I’m just calling it ahead of time. Besides, I promise not to talk nonsense in front of others.”
Zhang Huan beckoned Bai Xiao to sit down, personally pouring her a cup of tea.
“Try it, Longjing! If you like it, take some with you when you leave. It’s said to be Pre-rain Longjing, brought back by my older brother.”
Bai Xiao didn’t stand on ceremony, taking a sip. Though she didn’t care much for material things in this life, she had indulged plenty in her past life and learned a lot, still possessing some class.
“Yes, it’s this year’s new tea. Not bad!”
“Then take some with you later!”
Zhang Huan quite liked this little junior sister. She was neither arrogant nor impatient, handling things with tact, and often pleasantly surprising others.
“Never mind! Who takes something to go after drinking tea? You didn’t call me over just for tea, did you?”
This implied getting to the point.
Zhang Huan laughed, “You really can’t hide anything. I called you because the hospital director contacted me; they hope you can finish your internship soon and return to work at the hospital. I actually just wanted to discuss this with you. Your future might be more promising at Ruiyin. We are more international and offer a more spacious environment, with great conditions and benefits for talent. Moreover, with our kind of relationship, you wouldn’t have to worry about anyone plotting against you. Haven’t you considered it?”
Zhang Huan hadn’t expected the hospital to need personnel so urgently. Although Bai Xiao still had six months of internship left, it was technically just five months. But as a hospital doctor, they couldn’t prevent her from going back if she wished to return for further training.
But if Bai Xiao had such intentions, Zhang Huan wouldn’t mind helping her with the procedures to transition from the hospital to a local hospital if that were possible. For the sake of retaining such talent at Ruiyin, Zhang Huan was willing to deal with the hassle.
“Senior brother, I know that Ruiyin’s equipment and professional knowledge are top-notch, but I am a doctor. I want to use the medical skills I’ve learned on more soldiers. From them, I’ve learned what comradeship is and what it means to bring honor to the country. Although staying at Ruiyin means my personal future is immeasurable,
I don’t want to have regrets. They are the most lovable people and need our support and dedication. With our efforts, they can confidently face the front lines and fight for their country.”
She had been to the battlefield and knew the cruelty of war.
She also understood the dangers a comrade had to face.
If it were really about money or fame, she could have had it all long ago, but she knew all too well that these were mere clouds to her.
Zhang Huan laughed extravagantly, his expression so exaggerated that Bai Xiao couldn’t bear to look straight at her senior brother, his expression too… helpless and indescribable.
“I kind of knew this would be the outcome, but I’m still not resigned to it, always feeling there might be a sliver of hope! Bai Xiao, your world may be broader, and I just hope you can make further advancements in medical skills. Your talent in medicine is something others can hardly match.
As long as you delve deeply, maybe in the future, our country’s doctors can also stand on the international stage. By the way, I must mention, could you consider participating in the exchange meeting in three years? It’s a great opportunity to bring honor to the country.”
The exchange meeting was finally settled thanks to Bai Xiao, and he wanted to see her shine on the international stage, bringing honor to the country.
Bai Xiao solemnly promised, “Senior brother, rest assured! I will do my best, prioritizing healing and saving lives. I just want to be a good doctor.”
In this life, she didn’t ask for much, just hoping to raise her medical skills and walk a different path.
In her past life, her special ability had been used in medicine, but it was only serving a select few, for extending life, for so-called longevity and eternal youth. Now, it was for all the patients who needed her, for the cause of human medicine.
Zhang Huan watched Bai Xiao’s leaving figure and sighed silently. Bai Xiao was indeed a talent, an absolute talent, destined to have high achievements in medicine. From her current indifference to money and status, he knew this junior sister was stronger than him.
Medicine also requires focus, and he had been sidetracked by so many things, maybe he was just a commoner.
But Bai Xiao was different; her pursuits were purer.
He hoped Bai Xiao could reach greater heights.
Bai Xiao swiftly returned to the Surgery department, realizing her journey was about to begin again. The hospital hadn’t yet given her an order, but it must be coming soon! Otherwise, they wouldn’t have called Zhang Huan.
Could there be a special mission?
That shouldn’t be the case.
Now domestically, they had mostly entered an era of peace.
Alongside neighboring countries, they could maintain a good model of interaction, with those so-called frictions long ended. In the mid-’90s, what could she, a hospital doctor, possibly contribute?