This doctor is already middle-aged, and he's only just started practicing medicine.

Chapter 189 The Elder's Thoughts!
Unsurprisingly, Lin Qianlong's guess came true.

Du Qiang, a general surgeon, will become the director of the emergency department.

A deeper reason is that Huang Haibo, an internal medicine specialist, is unwilling to take the position of director, and his attitude is very clear.

Therefore, the hospital had to find someone else to replace him.

Du Qiang's arrival did not affect Zhang Tiesheng's position as acting director. On the contrary, in addition to being the acting director of the emergency surgery department, Zhang Tiesheng also gained the title of deputy director of the emergency department.

The person who brought the news was Vice President Zeng Long'an. After Zeng Long'an announced the news, Lin Qianlong immediately led the team to applaud, representing the emergency department to welcome Director Du Qiang's arrival.

Lin Qianlong can be considered to have parted ways with the hospital amicably, each having their own reasons.

Zeng Long'an raised his hand to suppress the applause: "Actually, I have another purpose for coming here today, which is to extend my warmest congratulations to Comrade Lu Cheng of our hospital on behalf of the hospital's president's office."

"As you all have probably heard, our Comrade Lu Cheng has brought back four provincial-level awards for our hospital."

"Two of them even won first prize!"

"In this provincial microsurgical skills competition, our Longxian People's Hospital was the only county hospital to receive more than two awards."

"It's the only county hospital to win first prize, and one of only three hospitals to win two first prizes!"

After Zeng Long'an finished speaking, he tapped the table: "Listen carefully, there are only three hospitals that won first prize in two different tracks."

"The other two hospitals are the two senior hospitals, Xiangya Hospital."

As Zeng Long'an finished speaking, everyone was about to applaud and congratulate him, but Zeng Long'an raised his voice again: "This is the only time in all the previous competitions that a county hospital has won the first prize."

"So you can imagine how prestigious these awards are."

"In response, the hospital has stated that it will award Comrade Lu Cheng a total of 34,000 yuan in bonuses at the hospital level."

"Everyone understands why it's 34,000. I won't go into too much detail, but it definitely can't be higher than the organizer's."

After Zeng Long'an finished speaking, he looked at Lu Cheng and raised his chin: "Little Lu, the bonus our hospital gave you is after tax, so the actual bonus is still higher than what the organizer gave you."

Lin Qianlong laughed and said, "Dean Zeng, if I had known that Xiao Lu had such abilities, I should have let you lead the team to participate in the competition."

Zeng Long'an said, "See, why didn't you say so earlier? If you had, I definitely would have gone."

"Furthermore, this time, the highest award our superior hospital, Xiangzhou People's Hospital, received was only a third prize. There was no second prize."

"We can only say these things behind closed doors. However, these awards will definitely be reported to our superiors, including but not limited to the Longxian Health and Wellness Bureau."

"This kind of award certificate is definitely worth several papers published in provincial journals."

"Director Lin, I'm entrusting this person to you. You'd better take good care of him. If Dr. Lu ever comes to me with a bad attitude, don't blame me for taking my anger out on you."

After all, it was good news, and the hospital needed some good news to cheer them up, so Zeng Long'an stayed for quite a while and personally presided over the commendation ceremony.

Other preferential treatment that Lu Cheng might receive, as included in the details, is a matter for later discussion.

Everyone laughed, and then came the polite greetings and social niceties.

Lin Qianlong nodded and said, "Yes, yes."

"Dean Zeng, may you rest in peace..."

Huang Haibo also left the doctor's office in the surgical ward at this time, leaving only the emergency department staff in the office.

Lin Qianlong glanced at Lu Cheng and asked, "Little Lu, have you seen any of our hospital's orthopedic department members participate in the competition?"

Lu Cheng shook his head: "I didn't see it."

Lu Cheng wouldn't tell Lin Qianlong that the county hospital wasn't allowed to participate in this competition, and that he was able to participate because of an invitation from Xiangya Hospital.

There's no need to put on airs like that.

Actually, Director Zeng just hinted at why Longxian People's Hospital was the only county hospital to receive the award. The reason lies here.

"Never mind then. I was actually curious about their results." After saying that, Lin Qianlong continued, "Alright, that's enough for today. Normal shifts."

"Everyone, you need to be alert. I'm not going to explain why."

"At this juncture, we must be extremely cautious in everything we do. We can never be too careful, otherwise, if something goes wrong, there will be no one to speak up for us."

"The central inspection team makes everyone in the province tremble with fear, let alone us small fry. If that knife comes down, whoever stands up to it is doomed."

"It will definitely be tiring, but I will stay with you all. Anyway, I'm currently staying in the hospital until I finish my last shift."

Lin Qianlong is about to resign, and he's worried about problems at the final stage, so he's been staying in the department for five days now.

Since receiving the news, he has hardly left the hospital. At most, he goes out to eat, and he takes care of his bathroom and showering at the hospital.

……

"Dr. Lu, congratulations! Are you going to treat us to milk tea?" Tian Duoduo called out from afar when she saw Lu Cheng come out of the office, hands on her hips, looking quite spoiled.

"Sure, you can order first, then tell me the numbers later. You can order anything you like."

"Tian Duoduo, I'm going to do my rounds. Remember to check all the wards, and the internal medicine team too." Lu Cheng waved to Tian Duoduo from afar.

Since Tian Duoduo has taken the initiative to invite her, let's just assign her some work.

When Tian Duoduo saw that Lu Cheng had dumped this matter on her, she was instantly at a loss for words: "Are you just going to be a hands-off manager like this?"

Yao Lina, who was older than Tian Duoduo, nudged Tian Duoduo and said, "Dr. Lu is willing to let you do things because he has feelings for you. Don't be ungrateful."

Tian Duoduo turned her head and said, "I don't believe it. Lu Cheng's girlfriend is very beautiful and has a great figure."

Yao Lina glanced at Tian Duoduo's figure and said, "How could her figure be as good as yours?"

Tian Duoduo sighed: "Actually, I'm too thin. If I were a boy, I would prefer her type."

"You've found out quite a lot," Yao Lina said helplessly.

Lu Cheng's girlfriend is a PhD graduate who returned from overseas. She's his childhood sweetheart, beautiful, rich, and has all the advantages.

Now her figure is no worse than the hot Tian Duoduo's, so Tian Duoduo really has no chance.

Unless Lu Cheng wants to 'play in the jungle'.

Li Guofang asked honestly, "Sister Duoduo, I seem to have heard that when Dr. Lu first came to our department, he hadn't gotten back together with his girlfriend yet."

"Was there a chance back then?"

Tian Duoduo was already feeling a bit complicated. Hearing the "naive" Li Guofang being so clueless, she glanced at her and said irritably, "You should go out more. Maybe you'll like the little dumpling."

"What would you like to order? Lu Cheng is treating. Let's rip him off."

Tian Duoduo's mind was a bit confused. She knew that Lu Cheng was single when he first arrived, otherwise he wouldn't have agreed to go on a blind date.

If I had been more proactive back then, maybe I would have had a chance...

On Wednesday, October 28th, at 10 PM, Lu Cheng will be on his night shift.

In Lu Cheng's kitchen in Gaojiapo residential area.

Lu Cheng raised his drink glass and said apologetically, "Uncle Wei, Director Du, our hospital is going through a lot right now. I have a night shift in the emergency room today, so I definitely can't drink alcohol."

There were quite a few people present, including Uncle Wei Ying, Director Du Qiang, and Lu Cheng's uncle, Lu Nanyong.

"Isn't your Director Du here? If you need anything, he can step in," Lu Nanyong joked.

Du Qiang waved his hand: "That won't do. With the current situation, who would dare to stand up to us? We should prioritize the overall situation and absolutely not cause any trouble while drinking."

"The meaning is conveyed."

"Come on, everyone, let's have a drink together. After all this time, we've found we still have a lot of brothers." Du Qiang invited everyone to have a drink together.

My mother, Tian Hui, doesn't drink alcohol, but she brought beer today.

After finishing his drink, Du Qiang tapped the table and said, "Lu Cheng, I'd like to make a statement to you here."

"Don't blame your Uncle Du for being ruthless towards you in the coming period."

Lu Cheng's smile froze instantly.

Lu Cheng knew very well what kind of cunning and scheming Du Qiang was. Why would Du Qiang target him?
What's the point?
"Director Du? What do you mean by that?"

"I'm still young!" Lu Cheng said, puzzled.

Du Qiang said, "Anyway, we're just kicking you out of the hospital. Otherwise, you'll definitely become a role model in the county hospital, and the county won't be willing to let you go."

"Although the state can transfer personnel, the county people's hospital is a grassroots unit, and if they find talented people, they can keep them."

"This is both the advantage and the disadvantage of the autonomous prefecture."

Lu Cheng's forehead furrowed instantly.

Xiangxi is, of course, an autonomous prefecture. I've heard that the tax revenue here doesn't flow out of the prefecture; it's all retained, and there are even government subsidies allocated to it.

Lu Cheng found it difficult to discern the truth of the matter.

"Uncle Du, it shouldn't be that bad, right?" Lu Cheng replied.

"It shouldn't have come to this, but something has happened that requires a place to bring good luck, so it has to be this way."

"Let me put it this way: right now, every move our hospital makes is within the scope of the inspection team."

"Of course, they are well aware of your remarkable achievements."

"If the county hospital wins the provincial first prize, it will be quite a sensational event nationwide if it is managed well."

"After all, it attracts attention, and for health management departments, it is also a solid piece of evidence."

"It's mainly because of your good background. You've been working at our hospital ever since you finished your residency training. This kind of resume looks better than a fabricated one."

"Of course, the county hospital doesn't necessarily require you to stay in order to achieve this political achievement."

"You don't need to know much about the ins and outs here. Anyway, your dad, your uncle, and I have already made a decision."

“You saved my brother-in-law’s life, and then you saved my nephew. As his uncle, I have to repay you for this favor.”

"It should be possible to transfer you to work in the state without any worries," Du Qiang said, not giving a definitive answer.

Lu Cheng hadn't thought that much about it. He felt that whether he left or not, Longxian People's Hospital wouldn't miss having an attending physician like him.

Lu Cheng had never imagined that winning the award might actually make it harder for him to leave the country. But after thinking about it carefully, he realized that it was indeed the case.

Longxian is a remote county with an underdeveloped economy. Higher authorities have always been sending talent here, and they wouldn't forcibly drain its resources.

Even in the selection exams at the state level, the county could directly "plead" and keep Lu Cheng there, talking about the various hardships of Long County.

Lu Cheng really had no good solution, unless he resigned.

However, resigning would create a gap in one's resume, which is not the best solution.

The key point is that the county hospital is now well-known throughout the province, and the fact that the hospital director surrendered himself serves as a wake-up call for many people.

The most troublesome group right now is the leadership of the Health and Wellness Bureau, especially the Discipline Inspection Commission.

The director of a county hospital embezzled 60 million yuan, and you didn't even notice?
How was this work carried out?

Those who make mistakes should be punished, so of course they would prefer to have more achievements so that the punishment would be lighter.

As for Lu Cheng's future prospects, they are completely insignificant compared to the prospects of the entire county leadership.

"Uncle Du, you're not going to go too far and ruin my career, are you?" Lu Cheng said upfront.

Lu Nanyong immediately glared at Du Qiang, realizing that Lu Cheng's words had a hidden meaning.

Du Qiang widened his eyes and said, "Hey, Xiao Lu, that's not very fair of you. You're putting me in a difficult position."

"If I do that, what benefit will I gain? How will I conduct myself as a person afterward?"

"How am I supposed to manage in the hospital?"

"Of course, I'll send you to the selection exam with peace of mind."

Du Qiang said, "Don't worry, your Uncle Du won't harm you. He wouldn't last time, and he certainly won't this time!"

Wei Ying spoke up, saying, "Du Qiang, you should be careful. Xiao Lu is also my nephew, and my relationship with the Nan family has been one for decades."

"Right now, I owe my life to Xiao Lu."

"Brother... if I really wanted to harm Xiao Lu, would I say these things in front of you?"

Lu Nanyong continued, "Xiao Lu, you should listen to Director Du more. The current situation is indeed quite complicated, and Director Du's considerations are more thorough."

"This time, that time."

Du Qiang adopted a condescending tone: "Actually, it's just a practical issue. Xiao Lu, you're a smart man. The reason you didn't need to consider these issues before was because you weren't even qualified to be involved."

"Wei Ying, Boss Lu, let me be even more direct."

Ultimately, it means that if you're not good enough, you won't even get a chance to apply.

"But when you are good enough, your existence will bring benefits to others."

"Profit is the core driving force behind more than 95% of things."

"The most comfortable time for a person is when they are neither up nor down. Once they are up, they are not in control of their own destiny. Once they are down, they are also not in control of their own destiny. No one listens to them, and no one even cares about them."

"You can't find any ulterior motives people might have towards you. They'll use moral blackmail to manipulate you, or use money or other things to win you over. You won't be able to find fault with them."

Du Qiang's words were extremely harsh, yet no one dared to refute them.

Lu Nanyong and Wei Ying frowned, but Lu Cheng saw the bewilderment on his parents' faces.

Different circles, different perceptions, and different ways of thinking.

Lu Nanjia and Tian Hui had never considered this issue.

……

Du Qiang didn't say how he was going to "get rid of" Lu Cheng, but that night, Lu Cheng heard some gossip from Zhang Tiesheng.

Zhang Tiesheng's tone was conflicted: "Lu Cheng, you and this Du Qiang have really become enemies!"

Lu Cheng was reading some documents and pretended not to know anything: "Brother Zhang? What's wrong now?"

"Didn't we hear a while ago that Director Du Qiang was going to resign and go to Fengxian People's Hospital? Well, something happened at the hospital recently, so the hospital leadership had a talk with Director Du!"

"Director Du went to the hospital leadership's office today and said that he and you are incompatible. Either you go back to the orthopedics department, or you can't stay in the emergency department."

"The emergency department can't do without you, or it can't do without you."

What exactly is going on with you guys?

"Didn't we say last time that you and he had a pretty good relationship? Why would he do this to you?"

It's either me or him; it's either him or me.

Good heavens, if Du Qiang hadn't warned him beforehand, Lu Cheng would have genuinely suspected that he had been deceived by Du Qiang, thinking that Du Qiang was a two-faced man who said one thing to his face and another behind his back.

"Brother Zhang, I don't know either. I'm still in the department on duty, reviewing literature."

"Has Director Du gone mad?"

Zhang Tiesheng said, "It's possible that his child is about to be sentenced, so he's been thinking about it and still can't figure it out."

Lu Cheng said, "This has nothing to do with me. He can do the knocking himself, why do I have to do it?"

"He's not my son." Lu Cheng felt that he was being very hypocritical at this moment.

Zhang Tiesheng said with a smile, "If Du Qiang does this, someone will definitely bang on his door and call him to do emergency surgery. He won't be able to refuse."

“I’m even thinking about whether I should give him a piece of my mind. He’s already incredibly arrogant before he’s even here,” Zhang Tiesheng said suddenly with amusement.

Lu Cheng: "..."

“Brother Zhang, there’s no need for that. It’s all about human effort, and the hospital leaders aren’t blind,” Lu Cheng said.

"It can't be that just a few days ago they brought people to congratulate me, and today they're replacing me just because of what Director Du said."

"I reckon they'll make things difficult for me later on."

Du Qiang said that after entering the emergency department, he would find a way to temporarily remove Lu Cheng from clinical work, and Lu Cheng would not be required to work when he was not on duty.

The reasoning is reasonable. Everyone needs to have surgeries to make a living, so why should you be the one to perform so many surgeries and receive so much chief surgeon fee?
Admittedly, Lu Cheng's skills are better, but everyone needs to make a living. What difference does it make who performs the surgeries? Lu Cheng can't perform all the surgeries anyway, so no one will refuse this suggestion.

In this way, Lu Cheng will have more free time to do his own things, including but not limited to participating in the selection exam in Xiangzhou.

Du Qiang also said that the county was unwilling to release the person, which was one reason, while the prefecture hoped that such a talent would go there, which was another reason!
Lu Cheng's resume is quite impressive, so as long as Lu Cheng is willing, the county probably can't stop him. However, Lu Cheng needs to take the initiative and express his feelings.

“Then he brought this upon himself,” Zhang Tiesheng stated.

“Even a powerful dragon can’t suppress a local snake. What makes him think that just because he’s the head of the emergency department, everyone has to listen to him? He’s not exactly the one throwing his weight around in the general surgery department either.”

Lu Cheng said, "Brother Zhang, let's not worry about that for now. Thank you."

"You haven't rested yet? It's almost eleven o'clock."

"I was going to rest, but this whole thing has made me so angry I can't sleep. Oh well, I'll go out for a drink so I can sleep more easily. I'll take over your shift tomorrow," Zhang Tiesheng said.

After Zhang Tiesheng hung up the phone, Lu Cheng saw a message from Director Du Qiang's alternate account: "When did you get in touch with Huang Haibo??"

Du Qiang did not address Lu Cheng by any title, and the phone number was not registered under Du Qiang's name.

Lu Cheng: "I have no relationship with Director Huang?"

"Huang Haibo is even more ruthless than me. I basically didn't have to do anything in this matter."

"Huang Haibo just said he has a better way to get you out of here..."

"Huh?" Lu Cheng asked, puzzled.

Du Qiang: "Yes, Huang Haibo is unwilling to take over as the director of the emergency department. He plans to leave, but he is not going to the next province. He plans to go to the prefecture."

"His terms with the hospital were to pack you up and take you with him."

"The court leaders all agreed because Huang Haibo had too much evidence. At this point, if any of it was sent out, it would basically mean that whoever was mentioned would be arrested."

Lu Cheng: "Isn't this just staged an accident?"

Du Qiang: "Yeah, he's always been mainly involved in staged accidents, hasn't he? But he himself isn't a staged accident victim."

"If I had known earlier that you were being targeted by Huang Haibo, I wouldn't have had to pretend to lose my temper today."

"Huang Haibo said he'd pack you up and take you away, who dares to stop him?!"

Lu Cheng: "But I'm really not familiar with Director Huang."

"That would be strange."

"Alright, let's leave it at that for now. Actually, it would be nice if Huang Haibo took a liking to you."

"There are very few lawyers who are more knowledgeable about medical laws and regulations than him."

Lu Cheng: "..."

Lu Cheng really didn't expect Huang Haibo to target him. Lu Cheng had only heard about Huang Haibo's past achievements, such as taking down the old director of the internal medicine department.

Why is he targeting me? What gives him the right to take me away?

What is Huang Haibo after?
After deleting the text messages with Du Qiang, Lu Cheng looked out the window. It was pitch black outside, with only occasional scattered stars locked in the darkness, with nowhere to escape.

Lu Cheng now misses the past. In the past, he only needed to study diligently. Why did he need to get involved in so many branches of sociology?

These branches are much more difficult than specialized technical skills.

Lin Qianlong's resignation, Du Qiang's "hypocrisy," and now Huang Haibo has suddenly emerged.

There are so many unfamiliar directors at Longxian People's Hospital; these people must all be quite capable.

What am I, Lu Cheng, anyway? At most, I'm just a bit better at the game and a bit luckier!

Of course, Lu Cheng knew that, in terms of skill level, he was now far superior to everyone else at Longxian People's Hospital.

Tong Yuan'an, who had undergone limb replantation surgery, called—

"Xiao Lu, could you call someone to cover your shift? You need to come over here; there's a tendon that's split in two, and you need to stitch it up..."

(End of this chapter)