Rebirth 1977 Great Era

Chapter 1444 Weekend Gathering, Explosive Remarks (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)

On the weekend, Fang Yan finished her rounds early in the morning and went home.

There are quite a few people coming today.

Old Hu started getting busy early in the morning.

The gate of Fang Yan's courtyard house was wide open early in the morning. Lao Hu had his assistant Xiao Lin hang two strings of red lanterns at the gate. The courtyard entrance was swept clean, and even the weeds in the corners of the walls were pulled out.

Inside the courtyard, a team of five people was brought in from the Yanjing Hotel to be in charge of today's main meals.

The main reason is that we need to receive guests today, and after discussing it last night, Lao Hu simply took out his money and invited people from the Yanjing Hotel over.

Although his family felt it was a bit extravagant, today was the day that Lao Hu's children were becoming godparents, so he was mainly in charge of making the arrangements.

It's hard to say anything about the dialect.

The team arrived early in the morning and got busy in the kitchen.

Two head chefs arrived at the Yanjing Hotel with three assistants to select and prepare vegetables, and the clattering of pots and pans filled the air.

In Fangyan's family, all they needed to do was greet guests in the main hall.

The chef started preparing the broth early in the morning, and the aroma wafted out of the window, attracting the dogs in the yard to circle around the kitchen door from time to time.

As soon as Fang Yan entered, he saw Lao Hu directing Lao Cui to move tables and chairs from the storeroom into the main hall.

"Set up two more round tables so that Director Liao and Vice Minister Li can sit comfortably when they come over."

Seeing Fang Yan return, Lao Hu greeted him with a smile:
"Finished the ward rounds? Come on, take a look, is there anything else we need to add?"

"It's great, it looks lively." Fang Yan nodded.

Have any guests arrived?

"Second Senior Brother and Little Li just arrived and are having tea with Master in the study," Old Hu said, pointing towards the main hall.

After saying that, he added:
"Oh, right, Ma Wenying is here too. She's in your bedroom looking after the baby right now."

Fang Yan nodded and went to the study to take a look.

Second Senior Brother Ding Jian and Xiao Li have arrived and are chatting with Master Lu Donghua in the study, while Lu Wangyou and Zhengyi Mingzhu are playing nearby.

Fang Yan hadn't seen them in a long time, so she greeted them with a smile.

"Second Brother, Little Li."

"Junior Uncle!" Little Li was the first to react and turned around to call out to Fang Yan. He had said it so many times, but he just couldn't get it right as long as Old Hu wasn't around.

Ding Jian, who was talking nearby, turned around and quickly responded when someone called him:

"Hey, Fang Yan, long time no see! You've become a dad recently..."

"Haha, I got so busy I didn't get to tell you. By the way, how's your recovery going?" Fang Yan asked Ding Jian.

It has been a year since he was injured and broke his leg.

"It's okay. I can do normal exercise now, but I can't fight with people anymore. It hurts as soon as I start fighting."

"Now, all I can do in the martial arts team is provide theoretical guidance," Ding Jian replied.

He asked in dialect:

"You stopped using the bone-setting ointment due to illness?"

Ding Jian said:

"The materials were hard to find, so we stopped making them once we ran out."

He asked in dialect:

"You should have said so earlier. What kind of medicinal herbs are hard to get? I'll figure something out for you."

Ding Jian shook his head and said:
"Hey, no need to bother. I'm fine with normal life now, and I'll probably recover in a few months."

Fang Yan guessed that it was most likely because the tiger shinbone inside was difficult to obtain, he said:
"Then I'll just make you one when I have some free time."

Ding Jian quickly waved his hand:

"Oh, no, no, really, there's no need for you to go to that!"

Fang Yan insisted:
"Listen to me, I have no shortage of medicinal herbs here."

Lu Donghua, who was standing to the side, said:
"Alright, you two, don't stand on ceremony."

He addressed Ding Jian:

"Just tell me what materials you need, and Fang Yan will give them to you."

Ding Jian thought for a moment and told Fang Yan about the few medicinal herbs he was missing.

Upon hearing this, Fang Yan realized that tiger shank bones and some rare medicinal herbs were indeed missing, so he immediately retrieved these herbs from the storage area in the study.

It was handed over to Ding Jian on the spot.

These things are very difficult to obtain without handling Chinese medicinal herbs, but Fangyan now collaborates with medicinal herb bases in all provinces across the country, so these things are relatively easy to find.

Ding Jian was also shocked when he saw Fang Yan demonstrate how to extract all the medicinal herbs at once.

He realized that he had underestimated his junior brother.

He casually pulled out something he hadn't been able to find after searching around.

Simply outrageous.

Who would put something like this in their study?
Even his master, Lu Donghua, wouldn't do such a thing!
But the dialect was just presented so simply...

Just as Ding Jian was wondering what to say, Anton's voice came from outside again.

"Master!"

"Master!"

Upon hearing Anton's voice, Fang Yan knew that it must be his family. Sure enough, as soon as he went out, he saw Bachukaev pushing a wheelchair in front of him. Sitting in the wheelchair was Anton's grandfather, whom Fang Yan and Zhu Liangchun had rescued last time.

In addition, there is Bachukayev's wife, who is also the mother of Anton and Sofia.

"Dear Fang, we meet again!" Bachukaev immediately gave Fang Yan a bear hug, then rubbed his beard back and forth on both sides of Fang Yan's face.

This is a cheek kiss.

Then Sofia's mother came up and enthusiastically performed the same ritual in the dialect.

The dialect was also quite awkward due to their enthusiastic greetings.

Clean greeted Grandpa Anton in Russian while he was in his wheelchair. The old man was recovering well and could speak and eat normally. He was in a wheelchair because he had fallen while chasing a thief a while ago.

That's good, the bone-setting ointment that Ding Jian made can also be given to the old man.

After greeting them, I invited them into the main hall.

My father and father-in-law are both researchers, and they have some common topics with the Russian, Bachukaev.

In addition, they had learned Russian, so even the old man in the wheelchair could have a few words with him.

On the table in the main hall are sunflower seeds, peanuts, walnuts, and some pastries and candies.

It was a very formal and welcoming affair. Just as we poured them tea, Meng Jimin arrived with his wife and two daughters.

Meng Jimin's wife never used to come to his house.

Then, for some reason, it suddenly started happening again.

Fang Yan led them into the main hall and also called over the children from the study next door to play with them. The children immediately started playing together.

Meng Jimin's wife, who usually doesn't understand social etiquette, actually brought some gifts, specifically for Zhu Lin who had just given birth.

Even the dialects were surprising.

You should know that she used to look down on everyone; she didn't even attend Fang Yan's wedding.

Since Meng Jimin became the deputy director of the research institute and was admitted to the graduate program, his temper has improved day by day, and he has suddenly become more adept at understanding human relationships.

When Fang Yan escorted her to the bedroom to see Zhu Lin, Meng Jimin whispered to Fang Yan:

"My wife is pregnant again!"

Fang Yan was shocked. Madam Meng, who had always said she was too busy to have children, had actually agreed to try for a baby.

"Awesome, Lao Meng!" Fang Yan gave him a thumbs up.

Her status in the family has risen so quickly that she has practically switched roles in both offense and defense.

Meng Jimin said to Fang Yan:

"This is all thanks to you!"

"Don't talk nonsense, what does your wife being pregnant have to do with me?" Fang Yan said speechlessly.

"Hey, what I mean is, it's all thanks to you for promoting me. If you hadn't made me the deputy director of the research institute, and now I'm in a higher position than her, she wouldn't be so accommodating to me," Old Meng explained to Fang Yan.

Fang Yan suddenly realized that Meng Jimin's wife and Director Chen's wife were the same type.

Speaking of Fang Yan, she got to know Director Chen and his family through Meng Jimin's introduction.

Both of their wives could be kept in check by their husbands' strength, but if their careers faltered even slightly, their relationship would start to deteriorate, and they would become completely unruly at home.

Just as they were talking, Director Chen and his wife arrived. They are regulars here, and they came with big bags and small bags, all of which were gifts for adults and children. They had prepared gifts for both Fang Yan's family and Lao Hu's family. Now that Director Chen is able to direct the first and second "Once Upon a Time in China" films, isn't it all thanks to Lao Hu and Fang Yan who gave him the opportunity?

This is what connections are.

Therefore, the relationship between the two sides has become even closer.

Fang Yan asked his two wives to stay there and watch the children, while he led them into the main hall.

Let them talk to Bachukaev as well. Meng Jimin is an old acquaintance of Bachukaev; he was the one who treated Bachukaev's grandfather in the beginning.

After a while, Lao Fan and Yuan Qingshan, the two Taoist priests, finished their work at the hospital, changed their clothes, and came over.

People from schools and research institutes followed closely behind.

Some people even brought their families, and soon the courtyard was filled with children running and playing. The main hall and study were also divided into two groups of people.

Fang Yan started discussing with everyone in the study about expanding enrollment in the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

"Everyone knows that Lao Zhou donated two buildings back then, which were used to build the traditional Chinese medicine department of Peking Union Medical College Hospital."

"One outpatient building and one inpatient building. These two buildings will be completed in about a month. Dean Cui has also said that the expansion of enrollment will be put on the agenda, but the recruitment situation is still unclear." Fang Yan glanced at the former dean, Lao Dong, and the current dean and hospital secretary, Cui Jingyi.

Then he continued:

"I've already spoken with the doctors at the Traditional Chinese Medicine outpatient clinic at Peking Union Medical College Hospital and asked them to recommend some people, but they probably won't be able to recommend many."

"Moreover, most of the people they recommend are young doctors like themselves."

"I still hope to recruit more experienced and mature traditional Chinese medicine doctors to oversee the work, so that the old can mentor the new."

"My ideal situation would be half from the martial arts school and half from the academic school."

"But finding the right people isn't easy, so I'd like to take this opportunity to ask for your help. What channels should we use to recruit people? How should we evaluate them once they've been hired? There are also issues regarding background checks, all of which need to be considered."

Fang Yan paused here, then looked at Fang Yaozhong, Wang Yuchuan and the others, all of whom had served as vice presidents of Xiyuan Hospital.

He said in dialect:

“Everyone here is a veteran in this industry, and most of you have even been deans before. You must have encountered these situations before. I hope you can give me some pointers and suggestions.”

After Fang Yan finished speaking, the study fell silent instantly, and everyone began to ponder.

Dean Cui Jingyi spoke first: "Fang Yan's idea is very practical. Only by having experienced people mentor new ones can we stabilize the foundation. I basically think so too. In addition, the Jianghu faction has practical experience, while the academic faction understands theoretical norms. It is indeed reasonable for each to have half."

"Regarding recruitment channels, I had considered them before. According to the usual process, there are two lines. One line is the official channel, through the Ministry of Health to issue notices asking the health departments of each province to recommend well-regarded traditional Chinese medicine doctors in their localities, especially those who are hidden in the grassroots, without formal positions but with excellent medical skills. This way, we can recruit many good doctors from the 'jianghu' (江湖, a term referring to the martial arts world) school. The other line is recommendations from within the industry, relying on the seniors here today. You have extensive connections in the TCM community and know many reliable people. The people you recommend will definitely have a good foundation."

"Official channels must conduct thorough background checks. For those recommended by each province, the local public security bureau and street office must cooperate in the investigation to ensure their political integrity. After all, they are going to Peking Union Medical College Hospital, so their identity and background cannot be ambiguous. As for the background checks of those from the 'martial arts' faction, it may be more troublesome. Some veteran doctors do not have a formal job, so they need to rely on the recommender's guarantee, and then send someone to visit the places where they practice medicine to ask the local people about their reputation, to check both their medical skills and their character."

"Just like Mr. Tao, who was found in the dialect, this is a very good example."

Cui Jingyi remained relatively optimistic, but after he finished speaking, the old dean beside him said:

"It's unrealistic to expect the authorities to issue a statement..."

"You may not know about the last time the dialect research institute expanded its enrollment. They won't let people come over so easily, especially local TCM talents."

Dean Zhao Xiwu, who was standing nearby, also said:

"That's right, what we send you might not be useful, and whether it will be obedient or not is another matter. Don't send over a mediocre person, or it will waste time and make everyone unhappy."

He Puren and Zeng Luquan echoed this sentiment.

At this moment, Professor Yue Meizhong, who was standing nearby, said:
"Let me put it this way, it's unlikely that we can recruit the right people all at once."

"I have an idea, listen to it and see if it suits you."

All eyes turned to Yue Meizhong, who then said:

"I suggest that we continue with the current layout of Peking Union Medical College Hospital and allow more doctors to come here for temporary positions and take turns seeing patients."

"It would be best if we came to help out first, and also brought some of our apprentices to help out. Fang Yan and his graduate students also need a large place for practice."

"The Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Peking Union Medical College Hospital has officially connected with our graduate program."

Most people nodded in agreement, but Cui Jingyi became alert and said:

"Then the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Peking Union Medical College Hospital becomes an affiliated hospital of Capital University of Traditional Chinese Medicine?"

Professor Yue Meizhong said:
"So Peking Union Medical College doesn't have any traditional Chinese medicine practitioners either?"

"If you ask me, after the expansion, Peking Union Medical College Hospital's Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine is fully capable of separating out and establishing a dedicated Peking Union Medical College Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine!"

As soon as Yue Meizhong said this, the study erupted in chaos. Even the usually composed Lu Donghua raised his eyelids, clearly taken aback by this bold suggestion.

Cui Jingyi frowned even more deeply.

Fang Yan quickly tried to smooth things over, saying:
"That's a long story. Setting up branch campuses would involve even more complicated matters. Let's address the current issues first."

Others chimed in, and Yue Meizhong finally gave up.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and the younger brother said to Fang Yan and the others from outside:

"Brother, Director Liao and Vice Minister Li have arrived."

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(End of this chapter)