Chapter 105: How could I be left out of such a big event?
Zhou Hairong quickly squeezed through the crowd from the back.
Her well-maintained face held just the right amount of confusion, and she immediately smiled when she saw Pei Yanning.
"Oh, Comrade Pei, you're here."
"Thank you for helping me yesterday. By the way, what are you all doing gathered around the reception area entrance?"
The people around were stunned.
Even Pei Yanning didn't expect someone to come out of her predicament.
Wang Yingying and Ning Tang exchanged a glance.
They both saw disbelief in each other's eyes.
These two are both incredibly cunning, and they've never even met before, so how did they suddenly end up together?
Something unusual must be going on.
Someone asked, "Director Zhou, do you know Pei Yanning? Was she going out to see you late last night?"
"What brings you out so late?"
Faced with the questioning, Pei Yanning panicked and subconsciously looked to Zhou Hairong for help.
Zhou Hairong cursed him as an idiot in his heart.
Are they so open about their thoughts that they're afraid others won't notice?
Zhou Hairong suppressed his disgust and awkwardly explained, "I twisted my ankle while washing up last night, and I happened to run into Comrade Xiao Pei."
Someone peeked out and examined Zhou Hairong's feet.
Seeing this, she quickly pretended to be injured.
Seeing that he wasn't walking as nimbly as yesterday, people started to believe it.
Ning Tang looked away.
She now has a pretty good idea of what's going on with these two.
"Alright, Yingying, let's not talk nonsense for now. Let's see what Dean Wang has to say later."
Wang Yingying nodded: "These two are a perfect example of good people coming together like dogs in a pile of shit!"
Dean Wang's back is much better.
Because of Pei Yanning's inappropriate behavior earlier, he had a bad impression of her and even the people in their hospital.
But with so many people watching, he couldn't say anything.
Moreover, they are in a hurry to go to the hospital for a meeting.
Dean Wang said with a stern face, "Alright, we can talk about it later."
"You're all doctors, don't you understand the importance of time?"
Hearing Dean Wang say that, it was no longer appropriate to block him.
They all moved to either side and stood obediently together.
Seeing that no one was pressing her about why she went out last night, Pei Yanning immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
She quietly leaned closer to Zhou Hairong beside her.
Zhou Hairong frowned and subtly dodged away.
She doesn't want to get too close to this idiot right now, lest she get herself into trouble someday.
But now Ning Tang is their common enemy.
For now, we can only use her to target them.
After Zhou Hairong understood, a polite smile immediately appeared on his face, and he said to Dean Wang:
"What Dean Wang said is true. It's a small matter if the meeting is delayed, but it's troublesome if it affects the patients."
"My leg injury is nothing serious. Let's go to the hospital together to get it checked out."
As he spoke, he deliberately took a few steps, appearing to prioritize his work.
Little did she know that this scene looked like something a clown would do to Wang Yingying.
She stood next to Ning Tang, her lips pursed in disdain, a look of utter disdain on her face.
Ning Tang tugged at Wang Yingying's arm, lowered her voice, and said with a smile, "Don't look anymore. Zhou Hairong is just a director, and what Dean Wang said clearly means he doesn't want to pursue the matter further."
"Moreover, Dean Wang doesn't care where Pei Yanning went last night at all. He just has something on his mind and is taking it out on her."
Wang Yingying didn't believe it, but she also lowered her voice.
"I think he's just protecting Zhou Hairong!"
"What a terrible dean! He's not even as reliable as our Dean Gou."
After saying that, he glared at Zhou Hairong, who was not far away.
At that moment, Zhou Hairong was standing next to Dean Wang, and the two were chatting and laughing.
Wang Yingying frowned at his fake posture, feeling inexplicably nauseous and wanting to vomit.
Ning Tang smiled and patted Wang Yingying's forehead, signaling her not to get excited.
She said softly, "What's the rush?"
“Zhou Hairong wants to use Pei Yanning to deal with me, while Pei Yanning wants to rely on Zhou Hairong to curry favor. They each have their own ulterior motives, and they will fight each other sooner or later.”
Ning Tang glanced at Pei Yanning's tense profile, a hint of complete control flashing in her eyes.
Just now, when Zhou Hairong was avoiding Pei Yanning, his legs moved more nimbly than anyone else's.
He didn't look uncomfortable at all.
Dean Wang, who was at the front, had already led his people towards the hospital.
Zhou Hairong quickly followed, and didn't forget to turn around and wink at Pei Yanning, signaling her to keep an eye on Ning Tang.
Pei Yanning was stunned for a moment, then quickly ran a few steps.
She didn't dare to get too close to Ning Tang; she was traumatized by the sudden attack she and Wang Yingying had made on her last time.
Now I feel scared whenever I see the two of them.
Pei Yanning was still thinking about what Zhou Hairong had told her, and her eyes kept drifting towards Ning Tang.
Every time the other person looked over, he would immediately look away, always appearing guilty and preoccupied.
Wang Yingying saw this and couldn't help but whisper in Ning Tang's ear.
She said, "Look at Pei Yanning, she's such a coward, she's definitely Zhou Hairong's lackey!"
"Maybe last night wasn't about helping at all; those two are probably planning something sneaky behind our backs!"
"No, I must keep a close eye on them during this period."
Ning Tang chuckled softly.
They let Wang Yingying go.
*
Inside the hospital.
Dean Gou stayed up all night last night, and his already large eye bags now look like a toad crawling on his face.
Even from a great distance, Ning Tang and the others were startled.
"Dean, didn't you go back to the guesthouse to rest yesterday?" Wang Yingying was a little unsure; who could be so diligent?
Dean Gou rolled his eyes: "Nonsense."
"They invited us here to discuss a serious medical condition, not to have us come here for fun, right?"
"Ning Tang, I believe you already have a general understanding of the patient." Dean Gou turned to look at Ning Tang, his expression extremely satisfied.
He continued, "I've inquired, the patient is coming to the hospital for a check-up this afternoon, you can go directly there for a consultation then."
Ning Tang was slightly taken aback: "Dean, isn't this inappropriate?"
"Didn't we agree yesterday that we'd have our consultations done together?"
Dean Gou shook his head, with an expression that said, "Young people are indeed easy to fool."
He first looked around, then waved his hand, signaling everyone to come closer.
Dean Gou lowered his voice, making it so quiet that only a few of them could hear it.
He said, "They're all scheming."
“This patient is no ordinary person. I heard that his family is very powerful. Not to mention you, even I can’t get a meeting with him.”
"I've heard that whoever stands out this time will have a bright future ahead of them!"
The moment the words fell.
Everyone was stunned.
Wang Yingying's eyes lit up first, and she tugged at Ning Tang's arm, whispering, "Tangtang! This is a great opportunity!"
"If we can win this deal, who will dare to look down on us in the future? Especially Zhou Hairong, what's so great about being a director!"
Ning Tang did not respond.
The meaning behind Dean Gou's words was very clear.
It's obvious, both overt and covert, that they're showing her favoritism and want to give her opportunities to improve.
But... there's also Zhou Hairong here.
Both morally and logically, this opportunity should be given to her, the head of the Traditional Chinese Medicine department.
Dean Gou did not, which clearly indicates that he had his own selfish motives.
But if Zhou Hairong finds out about this, who knows what kind of scary little tricks he'll pull.
When Dean Gou saw that Ning Tang didn't react, he assumed she was too surprised and nervous, so he patted her on the shoulder to comfort her.
“Ning Tang, I know your abilities. You are the most suitable person to go to our hospital.”
"Don't worry about those trivial problems. I'm here. Let's see who dares to disagree. They don't even know their own clumsy skills. If you don't have the skills, don't take on the job."
After saying that...
Those who were initially indignant and felt it was unfair immediately became obedient.
Yes, how could they forget their own worth?
In terms of medical skills, few in the hospital can compare to Ning Tang.
In terms of operation, it was Ning Tang who first discovered the problem with that difficult case last time, and she immediately stabilized it once she took over.
Thinking about it this way, no one felt that Dean Gou was biased; on the contrary, they felt that this opportunity should have been given to Ning Tang.
After discussing it for quite a while, everyone finally dispersed.
After careful consideration, Ning Tang did not refuse.
Regardless, this opportunity was especially important to her.
There's no reason for her to give up this opportunity.
The hospital here is small, with only two floors.
There were relatively few medical staff, and you could hear their busy footsteps all morning.
Ning Tang and the other outside helpers invited from other cities were put up in a temporary office.
It was called an office, but it was actually just a small room next to the toilet, which used to store miscellaneous items.
The only desk was missing half a leg, so a book was used to prop it up.
Even writing a few words makes it wobble uncontrollably.
As soon as Wang Yingying entered, she frowned. "This place is too shabby. Dean Wang didn't even suggest moving us to a better place. We're here to help out, after all."
"You bet there's still a smell in this room."
"The toilet is right next door, and there's a window in between. With all that ventilation, it's bound to smell."
"Oh my god, it's a toilet! I can't take it, the smell is making me want to throw up my breakfast."
Ning Tang also frowned.
She was pregnant, not because she was delicate, but because she was naturally more sensitive to smells during pregnancy.
The stench emanating from the toilet made her stomach churn.
Ning Tang stood by the window for a long time, holding onto the table, before slowly sitting down after recovering from the discomfort.
"Let's be patient for now and get the afternoon's consultation data organized first, so as not to delay our important business."
Ning Tang is like the backbone of the family.
As soon as she finished speaking, the others in the room stopped nagging and finding fault, and they all sat down as well.
Less than half an hour.
The room became completely quiet.
On the other side...
Taking advantage of a moment when no one was paying attention, Zhou Hairong signaled Pei Yanning to follow.
The two walked briskly out of the hospital.
We went down to the bicycle shed.
Zhou Hairong's expression was grim. He stared at Pei Yanning and cut to the chase: "Tell me, what's the conflict between you and Ning Tang?"
"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. I believe you understand this principle, right?"
Pei Yanning laughed as soon as she heard that she wasn't the only one who had a problem with Ning Tang.
Her expression was vicious as she said harshly, "She stole a man who didn't belong to her!"
"What, are you two rivals for love?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Hairong assumed that Ning Tang had a hidden past and immediately perked up.
She grew anxious and gestured for Pei Yanning to continue.
Pei Yanning raised her chin and sneered, "Pretty much. The man I had my eye on was stolen by her, and I'm upset. I want this bitch to get her comeuppance."
Who is this man?
"Is he handsome?"
Zhou Hairong started to calculate in her mind that if she told the Xu family about this, Ning Tang's pure image would be ruined.
She didn't believe that Xu Qiaofeng wouldn't feel disgusted that his wife was a second-hand item.
When Zhou Hairong asked who the man was, a hint of panic flashed across Pei Yanning's face.
Xu Qiaofeng was a well-known figure in the army.
If she were to reveal her name, wouldn't that be a slap in the face?
Pei Yanning coughed to cover it up, saying, "This is a sad thing for me, I don't want to talk about it."
"But if you don't believe me, you can go to our Shancheng Hospital and ask around. I, Pei Yanning, have never lied to anyone in my life!"
Zhou Hairong stared at Pei Yanning's evasive eyes, and a question arose in his mind.
This woman rarely speaks the truth, but the resentment and malice she displays when talking about stealing men doesn't seem feigned.
She rolled her eyes, then stopped asking for his name and changed her tune: "Fine, let's not talk about sad things. But if you want Ning Tang to suffer, you have to show some real results, right? Just talking won't do."
Pei Yanning was stunned for a moment, then gritted her teeth and said, "I have a secret!"
"The child Ning Tang is carrying isn't her husband's. Don't be fooled by her good act; she's actually a shameless slut!"
Zhou Hairong's eyes lit up, and he quickly pressed for more information.
"real?"
"Do you have any evidence? Like witness testimony or physical evidence. You can't just believe me based on what you say, can you?"
Pei Yanning's eyes flickered, and she said with a forced smile, "I'm a virgin, I wouldn't watch something so disgusting."
"Believe it or not, it's up to you. I've already said it."
Zhou Hairong didn't completely believe it, but he didn't expose it either.
Whether it's true or not, this is a pretext to tarnish Ning Tang's reputation.
She patted Pei Yanning on the shoulder, her tone coaxing: "Okay, I'll remember this. Keep a close eye on Ning Tang during the afternoon consultations. If she makes even the slightest mistake, tell me immediately. Then we'll embarrass her in front of Dean Wang and the patients, making her too ashamed to stay in the hospital ever again!"
Pei Yanning nodded emphatically, her face showing excitement.
She was willing to do anything to make Ning Tang suffer.
The two whispered a few more words before pretending nothing had happened and returning to the hospital one after the other.
*
afternoon.
Not long after we finished eating, Dean Gou arrived in a hurry.
He came over and called Ning Tang, and she quickly followed him out to examine the patients.
Ning Tang followed behind, walking for quite a while, before stopping in a hospital room.
Looking at the empty corridor, she asked in confusion, "Dean, where are the others?"
"Are you stupid? So many people come for consultations at the same time, all talking at once, what useful information can you possibly get?"
Dean Gou lowered his voice and said.
Ning Tang understood.
Dean Gou was afraid that others would come in and steal the credit, so he deliberately created opportunities for her to interact with patients alone.
She nodded: "I understand, Dean."
Just as I was about to push the door open, I heard Zhou Hairong's voice from behind me.
"Dean Gou, Dr. Ning, wait for me! How can such an important matter as a patient's consultation be left out, given that I am the head of the Traditional Chinese Medicine department? More people involved mean more information, and it will also put the patient at ease!"
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