Director Wang left Li Chu's consultation room with great pleasure.

This long explanation left Li Chu parched, so he gulped down a whole mug of water while holding it.

Li Chu put down his teacup and sighed. In China, whether in officialdom or the workplace, there are almost no secrets. For example, their review panel said it was a secret ballot, but in reality, everyone would probably know what vote you cast in no time.

Just like with Director Wang just now, Li Chu suspected that even before he knew, Director Wang already knew. Who would come to review his work?

Fortunately, Director Wang knew his limits and didn't ask me for the specific review content, but only asked about things I needed to pay attention to.

Otherwise, Li Chu was certain that he would offend people, and more than one at that; after all, everyone has friends and family.

This review process is truly a job that can offend people.

At lunchtime, Ding Qiunan placed the food she had prepared on the table, sat down, and immediately asked, "Li Chu, next week your review panel will be assessing Director Wang, right?"

Li Chu had just picked up his chopsticks to eat when he heard this and stopped: "How did you know?"

"That's what everyone's saying. They say that with you on board, Director Wang will definitely get it approved."

"Who said that? What do you mean he'll definitely pass if I'm involved?"

Ding Qiunan stared at her husband with wide eyes and asked, "Are you going to prevent Director Wang from passing this?"

"This..." Li Chu was at a loss for words.

"Is it a matter of who I approve and who gets approved? There are five people in our group. If no one else approves, what can I do alone?"

"How would I know? That's what everyone's saying anyway." Ding Qiunan shrugged.

She perfectly imitated her husband's habitual actions.

After listening to his wife's words, Li Chu fell into deep thought.

This is someone using public opinion to put pressure on themselves.

So whether Director Wang passes the test or not, he won't get any credit for it.

If he fails, it means he's heartless and will have a hard time working at the hospital; if he passes, it means Li Chu is taking care of his own people.

In any case, neither side will benefit.

"Wife, who told you all this? Who was it specifically?"

"Why are you asking this?" Ding Qiunan looked up, her mouth stuffed full, and asked indistinctly.

While eating, Li Chu analyzed the situation for her.

"So, you've done a thankless job as a judge this time!"

Li Chu nodded silently.

Ding Qiunan thought carefully for a while before saying, "If you ask me to say exactly where it came from, I can't say for sure. But if I remember correctly, I first heard about it in the pediatric ward."

Then, after I returned to the outpatient hall, it was quite a while before I heard them say this.

Why are you going to the pediatric ward?

"I went over there to give a child some medicine that had been decocted. I heard two nurses from the pediatrics department whispering to each other. I only heard them talking about Director Wang, the reviewer, and they stopped talking when they saw me. I didn't pay any attention to it at the time."

"Oh dear, what's all this about? Come on, honey, eat and then get some rest."

"So how do you plan to resolve this matter?"

"Let me think about it some more. It's okay, there's still a week left."

"Oh, by the way, honey, tomorrow at noon we'll be at the same restaurant as our last get-together. Song Tangyuan has already made the reservation."

Ding Qiunan ate the last bite of rice and let out a satisfied burp.

"Are all family members going? If not, I won't go."

Li Chu took a handkerchief out of his pocket and handed it to his wife to wipe her mouth.

"Of course I'll go, just like last time."

"Okay, I'll go then." After wiping her mouth, Ding Qiunan handed the handkerchief back to him, then pushed the lunchbox away: "I'm going to sleep now, you can eat slowly, you can wash the lunchbox later." Then she ran off.

Li Chu watched her retreating figure and smiled indulgently. His wife had made it a habit to take a nap at noon, and if he didn't let her nap, she wouldn't have any energy for the rest of the afternoon.

After finishing his meal and washing his lunchbox, Li Chu staggered toward the clinic.

"Dr. Li, Dr. Li."

Someone called him from behind. Li Chu turned around and saw it was Director Wang from the Nephrology Department, who was running towards him while calling him.

Director Wang ran up to him, panting, bent over, and put his hands on his knees, breathing heavily.

"What's wrong, Director Wang? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Huff, huff..." Director Wang looked really tired. He raised his hand and waved it. After catching his breath a few times, he said, "Dr. Li... Dr. Li, I've come to explain to you that the news didn't come from me."

Although his words seemed disjointed, Li Chu understood what he meant and said with a smile, "Director Wang, you've worked so hard just for this matter."

Director Wang has now recovered and straightened up, saying, "I need to explain this to you clearly. This is obviously an attempt to harm me."

Li Chu knew, of course, that this couldn't have been leaked by Director Wang, and it wouldn't benefit him at all.

"Director Wang, I understand. Don't worry, we have nothing to hide. We'll do what needs to be done."

"It's great that you think that way, Dr. Li. I only heard about this after I went back at noon. I rushed over without even having lunch, just in case you misunderstood."

"You're overthinking it, Director Wang. Go back and have dinner."

"Okay, then I'll be going."

The two had only taken two steps apart when Li Chu turned back and called to him again: "Director Wang, after I heard about this, I made a point of inquiring about it. Apparently, the story first came from the pediatric ward."

After saying that, Li Chu turned and left, leaving Director Wang standing there lost in thought.

"Hmph, trying to make things difficult for me. I don't care if you're causing me trouble or have a grudge against Director Wang, someone will investigate and find out." Li Chu thought to himself as he walked.

This matter is particularly disgusting right now; it's like putting both Li Chu and Director Wang in a precarious position.

Now Li Chu has passed the buck to Director Wang; let's see how he handles it.

This is not just a review; it involves whether Director Wang will get a raise. If he is successful in the evaluation this time, Director Wang will earn more than 20 yuan more per month.

If Director Wang fails to pass the review because of this rumor, the next review will be at this time next year. How much money will he lose over the year? Blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents.

Li Chu believed that Director Wang would definitely investigate the matter thoroughly.

Humming a little tune, I returned to the consultation room to find Ding Qiunan already fast asleep on the bed.

Without disturbing his wife's sleep, Li Chu quietly poured himself a glass of water, then sat down in a chair, picked up a book from the table, and began to read leisurely.