Chapter 115: Chapter 109: Refusing the Invitation
Chapter 109
Director Chen smiled slightly, his attitude towards Xiao Lin was quite friendly. He said, "I’ve missed the opportunity to meet you twice now. I apologize for my attitude back then. I hope you won’t hold it against me!" Director Chen, whose name is Chen Tianfang, is a collateral member of the Yanjing Chen Family. However, he doesn’t hold much status in the family. It’s only because Principal Chen’s health has been deteriorating in recent years, and he has helped a little, that he has been gaining some prominence.
Recalling the arrogance of Director Chen back in the day, and comparing it to his kind demeanor now, felt like a huge irony. However, one does not punch a smiling face, and considering his own young appearance, it wasn’t surprising to be underestimated in such situations. Xiao Lin didn’t mind and nodded with a smile, "Director Chen, you are too serious. You were just doing your duty. There’s no need to apologize!"
"Dr. Xiao, our old principal has been tirelessly working for Huaxia’s educational cause for many years, which has led to physical exhaustion. In recent years, his heart has been experiencing frequent pain. I heard from the old principal that after your treatment this morning, his various health metrics seemed to have improved slightly. Dr. Xiao, could you assist the old principal a few more times?" At this moment, Dean Yu spoke. He wasn’t very aware of Xiao Lin’s possession of the Divine Needle of Kowloon, a technique that has been lost for hundreds of years. Apart from records in some ancient texts, it’s rarely mentioned by ordinary people. Director Chen learned about it through a fortuitous meeting with a leading figure in traditional Chinese medicine.
"Of course, that’s no problem!" Xiao Lin promptly nodded and agreed, "If the old principal doesn’t mind, he could come over every day. In about three months, he should be back to normal. As for the current heart pain, the situation will improve greatly. Avoiding intense activity and major emotional fluctuations will yield better results!" Xiao Lin was somewhat aware of Principal Chen’s condition, having heard about it from Xia Xue at home. The old principal was already over seventy and still went out every day. It wasn’t surprising his body couldn’t handle the load. Seeing him exercising this morning, perhaps running or similar activities, a heart that couldn’t take it combined with intense exercise, was naturally prone to problems.
"What about morning exercises?" Principal Chen looked at Xiao Lin. The heart pain that occurred this morning was, as Chen Tianfang mentioned, partly due to overly intense exercise. Given the old principal’s age and existing heart problems, he wasn’t suitable for vigorous exercise.
"Actually, the old principal could try Tai Chi Fist. It’s a distinctive morning exercise practice that is especially suitable for the elderly in Huaxia, not being too intense yet significantly improving physical health!" Xiao Lin suggested to the old principal.
Principal Chen frowned slightly but eventually nodded, "Dr. Xiao’s instructions must be followed!"
In his heart, Xiao Lin had a sudden thought. It seemed the old man looked down on the slow-paced Tai Chi. His explosive temperament was likely to be connected to his heart condition, possibly also affecting his blood pressure. With a slight smile, Xiao Lin said, "If the old principal wants to improve his health, just this is not enough. Besides paying attention to diet, you must not get angry. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is said that qi and blood, the body’s qi is akin to blood. It must not be vented out; you must remain calm!"
Principal Chen was momentarily surprised, then slightly frustratedly nodded, "Ah, it’s not that I want to get angry, but sometimes, you just can’t avoid it!"
"Old principal, just endure these few months. Once you’re healthy, you can address more injustices!" Xiao Lin could see that the old principal indeed had a fiery temper. At his age, still running around for Huaxia’s educational cause, it was inevitable to have some intolerance for others.
"Yes, I will certainly listen to Dr. Xiao’s advice!" The old principal listened closely to Xiao Lin’s words, especially since the needles this morning truly improved his heart condition to some extent. Learning from Chen Tianfang that these were the lost treasures of traditional Chinese medicine, the Divine Needle of Kowloon, he was even more fascinated.
"Then Principal Chen, see you on the training ground tomorrow!" Seeing the conversation was about done, Xiao Lin prepared to get up and leave.
Chen Tianfang stood up at this moment and said, "Dr. Xiao, there’s something I’m not sure whether to say or not!"
Xiao Lin looked at Chen Tianfang in surprise and smiled slightly, "Director Chen, go ahead without concern!"
Dean Yu seemed to know what Chen Tianfang wanted to say and immediately exclaimed, "Director Chen, are you thinking of poaching him? Let me tell you, our hospital has painstakingly gotten a good doctor. Even if I have to give my position to Dr. Xiao, I definitely won’t let you succeed. Besides, with the old principal here, don’t you think the health of Yan University’s teachers and students is important?"
Chen Tianfang glanced at Dean Yu but didn’t heed his words and said to Xiao Lin, "Dr. Xiao, if you could come to our emergency department, I would gladly offer my position to you. What do you think?"
Dean Yu had nothing more to say now. How could the position of a small university hospital dean compare to the director of a major department at Yan University Affiliated Hospital? The Yan University Affiliated Hospital is also ranked among the top ten hospitals in Huaxia. Chen Tianfang, who can become a director of a major department in a top ten hospital, is a distinguished figure in Huaxia’s medical field, with a high reputation in the emergency medical community. If he’s willing to offer the director position to invite Xiao Lin, that’s a big sacrifice.
Xiao Lin, however, just smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, Director Chen, for your kind offer, but I think the university hospital is pretty good. I don’t plan to leave for the time being!" Xiao Lin was quite speechless in his mind; he came to the university hospital not because of the job per se but to find an opportunity to stay at Yan University. Although the affiliated hospital isn’t far from Yan University, the number of patients there is ten times or even dozens of times more than at Yan University. The emergency department at Yan University Hospital is already a bit overwhelmed; going to the emergency department of the Yan University Affiliated Hospital would be asking for trouble, wouldn’t it?
Chen Tianfang didn’t think Xiao Lin would agree immediately to his offer. With Xiao Lin’s Divine Needle acupuncture technique, if he wants to go, he could definitely have a chance to get into the Military General Hospital or Huaxia’s Chinese Medicine Institute. In Chen Tianfang’s eyes, Xiao Lin is a remarkable person, and remarkable people often have peculiar affairs. He wasn’t annoyed and still smiled as he said, "If Dr. Xiao changes his mind, feel free to contact me anytime. I’ll gladly step aside!"
Xiao Lin wasn’t tempted at all by Chen Tianfang’s invitation; he nodded and said, "Thank you for the generous offer, Director Chen. I haven’t considered such an idea at the moment. If I can’t stay at the university hospital, I’ll definitely come to join Director Chen!"
"Dr. Xiao, are you slapping me in the face? How about I give you my position?" Dean Yu said with a chuckle.
Li Jingyi, who brought Xiao Lin in, was dumbfounded. She couldn’t believe Dr. Xiao was so impressive. Facing the old principal and Director Chen, he spoke with reason and composure, even refusing Chen Tianfang’s invitation. That’s the Yan University Affiliated Hospital, one of the top ten hospitals in the country, offering not only excellent benefits but also a significant boost in status and position. Giving up such an opportunity, what on earth is this Xiao Lin kid thinking?
"Dean Yu, you’re joking. I can’t manage that. Let me be a good emergency doctor first and then consider other things!" Xiao Lin said with a smile to the old dean.
Afterwards, everyone made some casual small talk, and then Elder Principal Chen and Chen Tianfang took their leave. As for treating Elder Principal Chen, Xiao Lin scheduled him for six-thirty in the morning. That’s actually when the human body is most vigorous, which would aid in treating Elder Principal Chen’s heart condition.
Moreover, the treatment of the Divine Needle acupuncture involves stimulating the body’s potential to boost resistance and the immune system, much like a withering old tree sprouting new buds after treatment.
"Dr. Xiao, with such great skills, why would you humble yourself in our university hospital? I can’t figure it out!" After seeing off the old principal and Director Chen, Li Jingyi asked the question in her heart. She could understand passing up the department director position, but refusing Chen Tianfang’s invitation was truly shocking, at least for Li Jingyi. Even as a department director herself, her annual salary and bonuses probably don’t add up to what a small nurse at the hospital makes. The Yan University Affiliated Hospital has always offered high benefits and pay, but only to capable people.
"Director Li, would you believe me if I said I don’t have much skill?" Xiao Lin said with a playful smile. Facing Li Jingyi, the middle-aged beauty, Xiao Lin’s attitude was always playful and carefree.
Li Jingyi glared at Xiao Lin and said, "I don’t believe it!" This boy just loves pulling people’s legs.
"Believe it or not, I really don’t have much skill, and I’m lazy!" Xiao Lin made up an excuse to dismiss Li Jingyi. Li Jingyi was insightful enough to see Xiao Lin didn’t want to say more, so she stopped asking.
Soon, it was time to clock out. Seeing that there was nothing else to do, Xiao Lin also clocked out. However, as Xiao Lin exited the campus gate, he saw Fatty Wang standing not far from the university hospital entrance with a smile. Next to Fatty Wang stood four husky men who looked very imposing, all broad and wearing tank tops, showing off their strong physiques and bulging muscles.
"I told you, if two can’t beat you, I’d find four, and if four can’t do it, then eight!" Fatty Wang said with a smile and then immediately ducked into his car, started it up, and drove away!
Xiao Lin felt quite exasperated; Fatty Wang really was true to his word. If Fatty Wang hadn’t run off so quickly, Xiao Lin might not have been able to resist the urge to go up there and give him a good thrashing. This was infuriating!
Those four husky men marched up to Xiao Lin in unison without a word, and directly aimed attacks at him. Xiao Lin wasn’t about to let them be arrogant; he wasn’t polite with them, immediately launching a counterattack! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)