Chapter 434: Trying to Keep Her
Deputy Director Chen looked at Director Zhou, who sighed, "Yes, yes, if it weren't for Dr. Xiao Bai, even if our soldiers who had been poisoned by the drug were brought here, we would still be helpless. As a doctor, to be powerless in the face of difficult and complicated diseases, I don't even want to talk about that feeling."
Deputy Director Chen nodded in agreement, "Old Zhou, you're absolutely right. I feel the same way as you, which is why I said that Dr. Xiao Bai led us to rediscover our direction and the dignity of being a medical professional."
Deputy Director Chen spoke with heartfelt sincerity, but Bai Zhi felt somewhat embarrassed listening to him.
She smiled and said, "Directors, please don't flatter me. We've only just begun, and there's still a long way to go."
Upon hearing the phrase "a long and arduous journey," Vice Dean Li immediately felt the pressure.
He invited everyone to dinner today because he wanted to have a good talk with Bai Zhi about future plans.
He looked at Bai Zhi with genuine emotion, "Dr. Bai, our hospital leadership still hopes you can consider our proposal. We want to establish a dedicated research lab in the hospital and put you in charge."
"If any patients need treatment in the future, you will be there to take care of them."
Bai Zhi declined without hesitation, her tone apologetic. "Vice President Li, I appreciate your kindness and I am very grateful for the hospital leaders' recognition and care. However, I cannot stay at the military hospital for the time being. With Deputy Director Chen and Director Zhou there, and our research results as a safety net, I can make a decision."
"If there are any patients with this condition in the future, they can take them on. If it's a truly difficult or complex case, they can contact me and my grandfather for a joint consultation."
From any perspective, there's no way she can stay at the military hospital. It would be fine if she became a full-fledged doctor, but setting up a research lab for her to manage means that if there are no patients in that area who need her treatment, then she'll be a nobody.
They will only step in when necessary.
She is still young and not yet at the age to retire.
Furthermore, if she stayed at the military hospital, she would be overshadowing the two directors, and in the long run, problems such as infighting would inevitably arise.
It's alright. They run an independent TCM clinic, and the only people in charge are him and his maternal grandfather, who also train two apprentices.
All of their energy is focused on researching diseases or treating patients.
There were no other random problems.
In this life, she still doesn't like working in a large environment like a hospital.
Vice President Li said, "Didn't Deputy Director Chen and Director Zhou just start learning from you? He said before that diseases are like this era, changing rapidly and becoming increasingly diverse. I'm worried that they won't be able to handle it."
Bai Zhi glanced at Deputy Director Chen and Director Zhou, and teased with a smile, "Vice President Li, if you say that, our two directors will be angry. You have to trust their abilities. As I just said, you can come to me anytime if there are any problems in the future. I will be there whenever there is an emergency."
Bai Zhi had already said all that, so Vice President Li couldn't persuade her to stay any longer. He could tell that Bai Zhi didn't really care about working at the military hospital.
It must be admitted that these young people have great ambitions.
She remained unmoved by the job that so many people dream of.
"Xiao Bai, what are your plans for the future?" Vice Dean Li adjusted his glasses and asked tentatively.
Bai Zhi said with a smile, "I don't know yet. Isn't it the end of the year? I'll go find my Lu Ye and spend some time alone with him. I'll rest well and talk about it after the New Year."
There's still no concrete plan regarding her desire to establish a traditional Chinese medicine clinic, so she hasn't announced it beforehand.
Previously, she had privately spoken with Shen Qian, and the result was that after listening to his words, Shen Qian looked at her with surprise.
It seemed as if it was asking Bai Zhi with its eyes what she meant? Had the previous plan been shelved again?
Bai Zhi ignored Shen Qian, and they continued their meeting.
In the evening, Vice President Li said he would treat everyone to a meal at the state-run restaurant to reward them.
In addition, this is also a way for everyone to say goodbye to Bai Zhi and Shen Qian.
Shen Qian was temporarily assigned to the military hospital to join the research and development team. Now that her work is finished, she should return to her original unit.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was inevitably somewhat somber.
After working together for several months, everyone went from initially being unconvinced by Bai Zhi, a young woman, and deliberately making things difficult for her, to now being impressed by her medical skills and vying to become her apprentices.
Looking back now, a lot has happened in these past few months, which has deepened the friendship between them as colleagues.
They began to appreciate each other.
In particular, Deputy Director Chen wanted to humbly become Bai Zhi's apprentice from the very beginning and continue his studies under her guidance.
Although both are traditional Chinese medicine, he was ashamed to find that many of the medical fields that Bai Zhi explored were ones that he had never been exposed to before.
He's too old to be a director.
If we don't keep improving, we'll be eliminated by the times sooner or later.
Too many different diseases eliminated them.
Over the past few months, Bai Zhi has taught them detoxification methods. As a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, he has learned a lot from this experience by applying what he has learned to other situations.
But he knew in his heart that this was far from enough.
What Bai Zhi taught them was perhaps only the tip of the iceberg.
This young girl's medical expertise far exceeded their expectations.
After downing two glasses of wine, Deputy Director Chen was still not giving up. He poured himself a glass of wine and presented it to Bai Zhi with both hands.
Toast her.
Thank you for your hard work during this time.
Bai Zhi quickly stood up, picked up her wine glass, and said, "Deputy Director Chen, everyone has worked hard. This achievement is the result of our joint efforts. Please don't be so polite."
She said, "I should be the one toasting everyone."
Bai Zhi raised her glass and clinked it with Deputy Director Chen's. Then she toasted everyone else.
A hint of disappointment flashed across Deputy Director Chen's eyes.
He immediately put on a smile again.
Deputy Director Chen was still not entirely convinced and wanted to continue cultivating a relationship with her.
He smiled and said, "We're quite destined to meet. Look, my nephew Chen Kai and Battalion Commander Lu are childhood friends and acquaintances."
Upon hearing Deputy Director Chen mention Chen Kai, Vice President Li remarked, "Old Chen, speaking of which, your Chen family has produced many talented individuals. Your nephew is truly remarkable."
Deputy Director Chen nodded, "Yes, Xiao Kai is indeed very outstanding."
As if remembering something, Vice Dean Li spoke up again.
"I remember there was a very important person in your family who was involved in scientific research. Was that your aunt?"
Deputy Director Chen responded, "Yes."
"That's really amazing."
Vice President Li thought, "Vice President Li, let's not talk about her anymore."
Bai Zhi ate her food while listening to their conversation.
His eyes flickered slightly.
Does the Chen family also have a prominent figure involved in scientific research?
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