System Came When the Doctor was Thirty

The sun is shining brightly, and the spring breeze gently caresses the land.

Yellowish-green grass buds push through the soil, and tender leaves are ready to unfurl.

Du Qiang clasped his hands behind his back: ”Speaking of Tian Zhuang’s matters, it’s just trivial stuff. He’s in the ICU, and his brother went to the orange grove.”

”I suppose this is the only way to find peace for many years.”

The disarray in Tian Zhuang’s family was something Lu Cheng used to avoid at all costs, and now he couldn’t even muster any sympathy: ”Uncle Du, you’re quite unlucky yourself.”

”What’s the hospital’s plan for Tian Zhuang’s follow-up?”

Tian Zhuang is on staff, and he didn’t do anything wrong. Even if it was a knife fight, it was self-defense, since the other party struck first. Tian Zhuang ended up in the ICU, while the other party only suffered minor injuries.

Under such circumstances, the law can’t hold Tian Zhuang accountable, and the hospital can’t dismiss him.

”Either he stays in the emergency department or he transfers to the records room.”

”In any case, he should be able to make a living.”

”The matter is still under discussion,” Du Qiang sighed.

Lu Cheng’s emotions were not as calm as they seemed. Tian Zhuang had once said that before Lu Cheng arrived at the emergency department, he never thought life could be lived differently. He wanted to learn from Lu Cheng and become a real surgeon.

But Lu Cheng didn’t feel guilty. He was just being himself, and others’ feelings of envy and jealousy were their own pursuits.

One’s original family is a reality that outsiders can’t change. The pressure on Tian Zhuang and the psychological barriers it caused weren’t something Lu Cheng, as a ’doctor,’ could heal.

Such an illness has already surpassed the individual scope.

After processing these feelings: ”Uncle Du, thank you for arranging so much for me.”

No matter what, Lu Cheng was not the main character in others’ eyes. If he wanted to break out of Long County, he still needed help to have things go smoothly with the tide.

After arriving at Xiangzhou People’s Hospital, if Du Qiang hadn’t arranged for Zhang Tiesheng to go to Xiangzhou to find Yao Xin, Lu Cheng wouldn’t have been able to connect with that network so easily.

For a strong individual to advance, abilities are key. But sheer ability alone isn’t enough to break all barriers of order.

Du Qiang waved his hand lightly: ”I really didn’t do much. There are countless people who have the opportunity to meet others, but those who can seize the opportunity are one in ten thousand.”

”Even if Zhang Tiesheng hadn’t introduced you to Dean Yao, there would be other Deans like Zhang or others. It was only a matter of time.”

”What your Uncle Du can do is limited to this.”

At this moment, Du Qiang’s mind was clear. He indeed benefitted from the ’favor’ brought by Lu Cheng; during his tenure as the head of the emergency department, Long County People’s Hospital received a clinical project brought by Professor Chen Song.

Long County People’s Hospital had the first opportunity to learn advanced surgical techniques, which was Du Qiang’s ’political achievement’!

As for whether they can learn it and to what extent, that depends on their overall learning ability.

However, Du Qiang wasn’t finished: ”You should stay in touch with Professor Chen in the future.”

”On our level, Professor Chen Song’s status may be extraordinary, but in Xiangya Second Hospital, he’s just an associate professor.”

”For him to decide to bring the project to the place you want, it still takes a lot of effort.”

Lu Cheng pondered silently for a moment on hearing this.

He gently nodded: ”Uncle Du, I know...”

”Everyone is working hard.”

Du Qiang was striving for his career and progress, as were Dai Linfang, Zhang Xibei, Ni Xixin, and Chen Song.

”At my age, I still believe that effort is the least valuable.”

”But effort is something that must be given.”

”Our Long County People’s Hospital has a fair relationship with Xiangya Second Hospital, not a very good one.”

”Enough about that; weren’t you going home? Then go back; drive home.”

Lu Cheng’s current outlook and vision differed from what he could see. He could offer some guidance but not too much.

Otherwise, his understanding might constrain Lu Cheng’s experiences.

A frog in the well should only talk about what it sees, not point fingers at the world. This is the self-awareness of a well-cultivated frog.

A frog in the well can also look at the sky!

After bidding farewell to Du Qiang, Lu Cheng hurried home to join his parents, helping them prepare dinner and eat together.

Lu Cheng had to rush back to Ji City overnight, so he didn’t stay to drink with his father.

While chatting with his parents, Lu Cheng also had a casual conversation with Zhang Tiesheng. After learning that he gained a lot from studying with Professor Chen Song, Lu Cheng congratulated him.

During the conversation, Zeng Huanqi also sent a private message to Lu Cheng. However, Lu Cheng knew his current abilities weren’t enough to handle everything, so he replied quite formally.

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When Lu Cheng returned to his ”home” in Ji City, it was already ten-thirty at night. The incandescent light in the study was still bright, and Mu Nanshu was studying intently at the desk, typing away on the keyboard.

”Take a break,” Lu Cheng entered, knocking on the door.

”Let me finish reading these few papers first; you go shower,” said Mu Nanshu with focused eyes, casting only a sidelong glance at Lu Cheng.

Lu Cheng walked to Mu Nanshu’s side, but Mu Nanshu promptly closed the laptop.

”Why don’t you go shower first?” Mu Nanshu suggested.

Lu Cheng nudged Mu Nanshu to sit down: ”You’ve never been good at keeping secrets. You must be hiding something from me. You’re always so impatient.”

Mu Nanshu tilted his head, eyes earnest, laughed lightly, and said, ”I’m just reviewing the literature.”

”Then should I ask Xie Yuan’an?” Lu Cheng retorted.

Mu Nanshu’s expression momentarily hesitated, and then he gently scratched his head: ”Okay, actually, someone from Huashan Hospital contacted me, asking for a favor.”