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Chapter 383: 383: I'm so strong... How come I didn't know?
Chapter 383: 383: I'm so strong... How come I didn't know?
Chapter 383: Chapter 383: I’m so strong… How come I didn’t know?
Following Tao Zi’s statement, the room fell into a moment of silence!
“My surgery might… not be as good as that of a younger doctor!”
Upon hearing this, everyone was at a loss for a moment!
What did he mean?
Even Xia Gaofeng looked on with a mix of confusion and curiosity in his eyes.
Although Tao Zi had never seen Chen Cang perform a constrictive pericarditis surgery, he had a premonition, and he even dared to guarantee that Chen Cang’s procedure would definitely be better than his own!
There are some things you just can’t reach without a certain level of skill!
Chen Cang could make such an assessment of himself because he was surer of the surgery than Tao Zi himself was!
That’s why he could pinpoint the shortcomings!
Tao Zi continued to explain calmly.
“Actually, the reason I could make such progress is because I was advised by that young doctor.”
At this point, Tao Zi suddenly realized, huh? Right! This is Dongda First Hospital, and Chen Cang’s teacher is here.
With that thought, Tao Zi turned around excitedly.
After all, Chen Cang’s significant progress couldn’t have been without his teacher’s help.
Originally, Tao Zi was somewhat displeased that Chen Cang hadn’t asked him to be his mentor, feeling that he had a reputation in Dongyang Province too!
Wasn’t Chen Cang’s refusal to ask for his mentorship a clear sign of disrespect?
However, after Chen Cang enlightened him, he realized that Chen Cang had truly found a treasure.
They say a great teacher produces a great student!
If the teacher isn’t skilled, how high can the student rise?
So, Chen Cang’s great progress definitely couldn’t have happened without his teacher, Meng Xi.
If Chen Cang is this impressive, how amazing must his teacher be?
So, this little Chen’s mentor must also be quite remarkable.
Although Tao Zi was aware of Meng Xi, he wasn’t very familiar with this younger colleague, and most importantly… as she’s a lady, old Tao was somewhat embarrassed to initiate contact or talk too much…
If people started gossiping, it wouldn’t be good…
With that thought, Tao Zi couldn’t help but ask Xia Gaofeng, then mentioned, “By the way, Director Xia, there’s something I’d like to inquire about, maybe even pull some strings!”
Xia Gaofeng and a group of directors were waiting for Tao Zi to reveal who this impressive young doctor was, and they didn’t expect Tao Zi to come up with such a twist!
They felt somewhat awkward for a moment!
Anxious, Xia Gaofeng couldn’t help saying, “We’re all friends here, just say what you need to say!”
Then Tao Zi spoke up, “There’s a young doctor in our emergency department named Chen Cang. He’s sort of like a nephew to me, and this year he came to your department to study cardiology as a graduate student. I’m hoping you can look after him a bit.”
“The kid is good, very talented. Consider it a favor for old Tao.”
Tao Zi thought people might not be familiar with Chen Cang, but as soon as he spoke, Xia Gaofeng and the others couldn’t help but laugh!
The deputy directors behind him couldn’t help but join in the laughter as well.
Tao Zi was puzzled: “What’s so funny?”
Xia Gaofeng hastily replied, “Old Tao, you’re worrying about nothing. Little Chen already holds a prominent place in our department. He’s our department’s favorite young man!”
The directors behind him also chimed in with laughter, “That’s right!”
Tao Zi couldn’t help shaking his head and muttered to himself: Indeed, someone as outstanding as Chen Cang would stand out anywhere!
Yet, Tao Zi continued to inquire, “This… I wonder which one is Director Meng Xi?”
Standing behind, Meng Xi felt a bit shy, but also pleased to hear Tao Zi ask who she was.
“Director Tao, hello, I’m Meng Xi!”
Seeing her, Tao Zi was momentarily taken aback, somewhat starstruck.
This young lady was truly eye-catching!
But… why does her surgical gown seem a bit off?
Thinking this, Tao Zi couldn’t help but frown. Was East China First Hospital short on fabric?
However…
In that moment when Tao Zi saw Meng Xi, he instantly understood why Chen Cang hadn’t asked him to be his mentor.
He was thoroughly convinced!
Absolutely convinced.
Not to mention anything else, just talking about this demeanor and appearance alone, Tao Zi touched his own old face and felt quite a bit lacking.
Moreover, the person is not only good-looking but also talented!
To be able to teach such an advanced surgery to Chen Cang, one must be truly extraordinary.
Thinking of this, Tao Zi suddenly felt a bit embarrassed, even his face reddened a tad.
After all… admitting to Chen Cang that his surgical incision was “original” was obviously a bit shameful.
Fortunately, Meng Xi didn’t mind, otherwise, how awkward would that have been!
With that thought, Tao Zi awkwardly chuckled, “Director Meng, what an honor to meet you, I’ve heard so much about you!”
Seeing Tao Zi giving so much face, not only was Meng Xi taken aback, but the surrounding directors were also stunned.
Could it be that Meng Xi was really that impressive?
A reputation well known?
Tao Zi continued, “Director Meng, I really have heard so much about you!”
Meng Xi stood there, somewhat frozen.
Being praised by Tao Zi with the words “heard so much about you” repeatedly, she felt somewhat shy.
When had she become so strong?
Even the director Tao Zi of the Second Provincial Hospital knew about her.
Could it have been… Chen Cang who said it?
At that thought, Meng Xi couldn’t help but feel delighted inside, this student still looked out for her.
In reality, Meng Xi tended to keep a low profile in her department.
After all, although she is now the deputy director of the department of cardiovascular surgery, many people had opinions about her.
To put it plainly, they were unconvinced!
After all, cardiovascular surgery is a clinical specialty, and when Meng Xi arrived, she did indeed apply for a National Natural Science Foundation of China grant and had a few million in funding for her project, which suddenly made the department famous. But… Meng Xi’s qualifications were ultimately a bit lackluster.
However, being a deputy director was a coveted position, and Meng Xi being promoted to that position so suddenly made many people discontented with her.
As one should know, being a deputy director involves certain bonuses. There is a cut from every patient’s treatment fees, meaning that even if you don’t do much work, you still earn money. This is real money, who wouldn’t be envious?
With four or five chief physicians and five or six associate chief physicians in cardiovascular surgery not being deputy directors, and several experienced and capable old doctors present, Meng Xi at only 30 years old becoming a deputy director certainly stirred up feelings. It was definitely impossible for there to be no hard feelings.
So, rumors started to circulate, saying “Director Meng is actually only good at research, lacking clinical capabilities…”
Meng Xi knew that her clinical skills might indeed not match up to those of the directors, she could only work harder to improve herself.
Hearing Tao Zi praise her so highly at this moment naturally made her feel somewhat embarrassed!
The people around were equally curious, what exactly happened?
It was then that Tao Zi said, “Actually, my constrictive pericarditis surgery was guided by Meng Xi’s student, Chen Cang!”
“So, in fact, it’s the young Director Meng I should be thanking!”
Upon hearing these words, all the directors at the scene fell silent, not a single person spoke up!
What does that mean?
They all knew who Chen Cang was!
But… wasn’t the kid just good-looking?
How could he instruct Director Tao in surgery?
Where did Chen Cang get such skills?
He must have learned from Meng Xi, of course!
But…
Is Meng Xi really that strong?
People were somewhat skeptical!
Disbelieving!
Certainly, they did not believe it.
But… with Director Tao’s high standing, he wouldn’t be making such a joke, right?
After all, Director Tao’s reputation was well-established; there was no need for him to demean himself to elevate someone else!
And there they all were, dumbfounded.
Meng Xi herself couldn’t help but be swept away by a wave of excitement, feeling her clothes tighten. Am I really this powerful? And… Chen Cang has become so impressive?
I didn’t even know about it!