Chapter 209 Don't be fooled by her appearance

To be honest, they follow procedures, and no one can do anything about it.

However, low work efficiency and a lack of skill improvement over the years are serious drawbacks.

It's difficult to change them; the only way is to have more capable people work with them.

Only in this way can we change them and let them know that there are always people more capable than themselves, and that there is always something beyond their understanding.

If they continue to act willfully, they are very likely to be replaced.

"What if it's an honorary military doctor? Would you be willing to do it?"

What does "honorary military doctor" mean?

Du Ruoxia understood his meaning somewhat, but also didn't quite understand it.

Generally speaking, a reputation is just having a name attached to you, without actually doing anything.

Du Ruoxia was unsure if this was what Chief Zhou meant, so she dared not accept the order rashly.

"It means that you only need to spend 3-5 days a month at the military base, or if there are seriously ill patients in the military that only you can handle, please come and help."

"We'll give you a formal position, and your monthly salary won't be lower than other military doctors. If you treat a lot of critically ill patients, you'll also receive extra performance bonuses. What do you think?"

The conditions offered by Chief Zhou were very tempting, and Zhou Shen was even a little breathless after hearing them.

If his memory serves him correctly, at the very beginning of the unit's establishment, there were only two honorary military doctors in the entire unit.

The first honorary military doctor was a highly skilled physician and a renowned medical expert at the time.

He was already quite famous when he was in the army. Later, due to his outstanding abilities and the fact that several state cadres were in poor health at the time, he became even more famous.

To make it easier for him to take care of these important figures, he was transferred to a major hospital in the capital.

However, the military was unwilling to release him, so they hired him as an honorary military doctor.

The second honorary military doctor was not only capable of treating various difficult and complicated diseases, but also highly skilled in drug production.

The military recognized his abilities and offered him generous terms to serve as a military doctor.

However, since he cannot manufacture drugs once he joins the military, his personal freedom will be severely restricted.

Despite repeated invitations from the military, he politely declined.

Later, after consulting with his superiors, the regimental commander at the time recruited him as an honorary military doctor with generous terms.

Unexpectedly, the third honorary military doctor turned out to be Du Ruoxia.

She was only in her early twenties, still a young girl.

She's so young, so she shouldn't have many years of medical experience.

It was already an honor to appoint her as a military doctor, but I never expected that Commander Zhou would appoint her as an honorary military doctor.

This is a miracle for the entire army.

Even with Chief Zhou's current rank, it would take a tremendous amount of effort to make this happen.

This is an honor that many people would beg for but cannot obtain, something they dream of.

But Du Ruoxia didn't immediately agree.

She hesitated for a moment, then said with some difficulty.

"I need to think about this carefully."

"Such a good thing, why even think about it?"

Du Ruoxia wasn't worried at all, but Zhou Shen was extremely anxious.

He knew his uncle's temperament. He knew that his uncle was able to rise to the position of leader in his forties, which was due to his own abilities more than his family connections.

A man as unconventional as him would likely get angry if he was rejected for the same thing time and time again.

His sudden mention of this matter could have been a spur-of-the-moment decision.

Once he's past his prime, he might not be willing to spend so much time on Du Ruoxia anymore.

Unfortunately, Du Ruoxia was still unaware of the seriousness of the situation.

She actually wants to go back and think about it. By the time she's thought it through, the opportunity might have already slipped away.

For her future, Zhou Shen disregarded everything else and stood up today to agree on her behalf.

"Commander Zhou, Dr. Du is young and doesn't understand the benefits of being an honorary military doctor, which is why he is considering it."

“I’m colleagues with her husband, and my wife has also received favors from her. Regardless of what she thinks, I’m agreeing to this on her behalf.”

Commander Zhou answered too hastily, and even his breathing became unsteady, despite his usual maturity and composure.

Du Ruoxia was slightly taken aback. Just as she was about to reluctantly agree, the nurse called her. Worried that something might have happened to Yang Zeyan, she went to the ward first.

At this moment, Chief Zhou slapped Zhou Shen on the shoulder and teased him with a smile.

"You little rascal, I've never seen you get this worked up about your own affairs."

"That young lady didn't want to be a military doctor, nor did she want to be an honorary military doctor, but you insisted on agreeing for her. Now she's not even accepting it. Don't you feel embarrassed?"

As expected of my uncle, he speaks so naturally.

His tone was smiling, and Zhou Shen smiled sheepishly in return.

"Uncle, I just think Du Ruoxia's medical skills are superb, and we can't miss such a good opportunity."

"Moreover, the soldiers in the unit really need her. With her around, all the problems that other military doctors in our unit had before can be changed."

"Du Ruoxia looks gentle and weak, but she is actually very strong-willed and has a knack for winning people over."

"Uncle, please don't be fooled by her appearance, and don't think she's really a shy little girl."

Zhou Shen had personally witnessed Du Ruoxia calmly and decisively deliver his wife's baby.

No matter how dangerous the situation, she can remain calm.

It is truly remarkable that Du Ruoxia has achieved this at such a young age.

To increase the credibility of his words, Zhou Shen recounted many details that took place in the military medical room.

Fortunately, Yang Zeyan's condition is relatively stable. However, the nurse asked Du Ruoxia whether he should continue receiving glucose. Yang Zeyan has now woken up and can eat slowly, but Du Ruoxia still had the nurse put him on an IV drip. Yang Zeyan shouldn't eat too much right now, as he is resting in bed and not exercising, which could easily aggravate his digestive system.

However, since eating so little doesn't provide enough energy, they continued administering glucose.

When he returned, Zhou Shen looked at Du Ruoxia with anticipation and slowly said, "I agree."

"Really?" Commander Zhou's eyes lit up.

"Since I have agreed, I will never go back on my word. This is a basic principle of being a decent human being."

Du Ruoxia's words were firm and resolute, which put Chief Zhou at ease.

He just wanted a straight answer, and Du Ruoxia was being so straightforward; he had no reason not to believe her.

"Okay, I'll submit the application when I get back, and I'll let you know when I get the results."

"Thank you, Chief Zhou."

Du Ruoxia politely thanked him, saying that Chief Zhou's visit was now complete and it was time for him to return.

Zhou Shen personally saw them off, and as he was about to leave, he turned back to look at Du Ruoxia.

"Dr. Du, you can do it! You can definitely do it!"

Zhou Shen winked at her; the man who had just looked so dignified was now behaving rather childishly.

Du Ruoxia watched them leave, grateful for Commander Zhou's help this time.

This not only brought Yang Zeyan's condition to the attention of his superiors, but also gave Du Ruoxia a better job opportunity.

To be honest, Du Ruoxia helped Zhou Shen's wife give birth entirely because of the money.

Unexpectedly, his unintentional act was witnessed by another high-ranking officer in the military.