Forced to marry a disabled man in the countryside? I'll repay you tenfold!

"If you're really that capable, you're perfectly qualified to be the hospital director, and it's perfectly reasonable for you to stay in this ward."

Immediately, classmates came to Su Wanqing's rescue, and everyone nodded in agreement, which was rare for them.

"Exactly, who just said they were going to report her? Su Wanqing is so amazing, she doesn't deserve to stay in a hospital room like this."

Su Wanqing leaned against the headboard, smiled faintly, and didn't reply. She just looked down at the steamed bun in her hand and slowly began to eat it.

She didn't want to get too close to the original owner's classmates—some people, once you give them a friendly look, will stick to you like glue, and you can't shake them off.

These people would kick her when she was down on her luck, but now that they know who she is, they're trying to curry favor with her... So she doesn't need cheap friendships.

Teacher Lin was so excited that he didn't know what to say, because Director Wang had already quickly brought the newspaper over and handed it to him.

Teacher Lin put on her reading glasses, scanned the entire text quickly, and then slammed her hand on the table:

"Look at you all! These past few years, Su Wanqing has persevered through difficulties, diligently studied, and her skills have improved so much that even foreign experts have to come and learn from her! That's the difference, that's a role model! And look at you all, you've wasted your time these past few years! That's what progress and what it means to live up to expectations really mean!"

He then slammed the newspaper down in front of everyone. Several people crowded around, staring at the glaring words "Comrade Su Wanqing" on the newspaper, and fell silent.

Teacher Lin looked at Su Wanqing with satisfaction:

"Little Su, you didn't disappoint me, you really lived up to expectations! Since Dr. Martin recognizes your skills and even admits that your surgical level is higher than his, why should we bother foreign experts? Why go to the trouble of seeking help from far away?"

"You'll perform my surgery! Let these kids learn a thing or two, see just how far they fall short of you! How come in just a few years, they've stagnated while you've diligently studied and surpassed even foreign techniques? Everyone should learn from you!"

He spoke passionately, his eyes brimming with pride.

Liu Hongmei bit her lip and whispered:

"Teacher, didn't Su Wanqing just give birth? She's still weak. I think we should invite Dr. Martin. He's a top expert in this field. We don't know much about Su Wanqing, only in plastic surgery..."

Her voice trailed off, her gaze darting around, avoiding eye contact with anyone.

If Su Wanqing were to perform the surgery and her group of old classmates were to observe, wouldn't that be too embarrassing?

She couldn't bear the contrast—the poorest, most inconspicuous, and worst student from before was now their teacher, making everyone learn from her.

Who can accept this?

Teacher Lin hesitated for a moment, then looked at Su Wanqing: "Little Su, why don't you rest for a few days? I can wait a few more days, but I'd prefer my student to perform the surgery on me personally, so that..."

He paused for a moment, then added, "It also makes me feel more proud."

"Teacher, this is already very dangerous for you, we can't wait any longer."

"Yes, we can't delay!"

The others started offering their advice, and the room became noisy again.

Amidst the commotion, Su Wanqing spoke up, her tone as calm as if she were remarking on the pleasant weather:

"Teacher Lin, there's no need to trouble yourself. I'll be discharged this afternoon as usual, so I can just have the surgery done for you during lunch break. It's no trouble at all."

If there are any other surgeries or cases scheduled for today, please have Director Wang register them on the schedule board. That will count as my shift today, and my next appointment will be a week from now.

Teacher Lin asked in confusion, "If you can do it, then there's no problem. But I don't understand what you mean by 'working today.' What do you mean by 'it counts as working today'?"

Do I have to wait until next week after I've already worked today? What kind of logic is that?

Director Wang quickly explained, "Teacher Lin, you don't know, Comrade Su Wanqing is an honorary dean specially appointed by our hospital. Although she enjoys all the benefits and subsidies, she is also very busy—"

As far as I know, she also serves as the vice president of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences and an honorary director of some classified units; she doesn't work here full-time.

However, even if she only comes one day a week, we will always schedule the most complex and difficult patients for her; there has never been a patient she couldn't cure.

After Director Wang finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

Everyone's understanding of Su Wanqing deepened once again.

"What? Su Wanqing is just on temporary assignment here? And she only comes once a week? Yet she enjoys all the subsidies and benefits?"

"She's not only the hospital's director, but she also holds other positions? How did she manage to do that?"

Several classmates were dumbfounded, completely unable to digest what was happening.

Only Liu Hongmei seemed drained of all her strength, biting her lip so hard that her nails almost dug into her palms, her heart aching and choked with bitterness—the finish line she had desperately tried to reach was nothing more than a starting point that someone else had casually set aside. Her proud title at the Central Hospital was now utterly worthless in front of Su Wanqing, not even worthy of carrying her shoes.

What has Su Wanqing been doing these past few years?

Su Wanqing: I just have a different soul.

Teacher Lin nodded again with satisfaction, her eyes full of appreciation:

"It seems that Xiao Su has really put in a lot of effort over the years to reach this level. Alright, since Xiao Su is not refusing, let's get the surgery done quickly today and finish it sooner so that everyone can feel at ease."

By the way, since it's one of our own people performing the surgery, you all should quickly go and call all the students who are still waiting outside in. They can observe and learn the new techniques later. This is a rare opportunity; China is still in the exploratory stage in this area, but Su Wanqing has already become very proficient. This is something you should all learn from. Hurry up and go, don't waste Su's time.”

The people who were called responded quickly and ran outside to inform the others.

Teacher Lin looked at Su Wanqing again, her tone solemn and carrying a hint of entrustment:

"Xiao Su, when you're performing the surgery later, don't worry about me. Explain things to everyone and teach them the techniques. Let these young people learn so that ordinary people can suffer less in the future."

Su Wanqing smiled and said, "Okay, don't worry."

Although Zhou Yanshen was somewhat worried about his wife's health, he could only support her decision.

He walked to her side and whispered, "Wanqing, take care of yourself. We'll wait outside. The children are very well-behaved, so don't worry. If anything happens... just call me." As he spoke, he glanced indifferently at the group.

Zhou Yanshen's overwhelming presence instantly rendered Liu Hongmei and the others speechless. Just as she was about to say something, Liu Fang tugged at her from behind, "Heavens, look at his shoes, don't say anything."

Several classmates looked over one after another, somewhat puzzled. It's just a pair of leather military boots, isn't it? They are indeed more durable and high-end than ordinary liberation shoes. This only means that Su Wanqing's husband is a soldier, so what?

Liu Fang covered her mouth, utterly shocked, and even stammered: