The International Congress of Gastroenterology is an international A-level academic conference, the highest level.
Given China's medical level and technology, it has never received an invitation to such a conference and is not even qualified to attend.
But China has an "obsession" with any international organization and international conference. It feels that if it travels abroad and participates in some conference or organization, it will immediately become a powerful country and be accepted and respected by the whole world.
In the 1980s, people had this kind of extreme self-esteem, but in fact, they were not confident at heart.
For example, in terms of striving for the headquarters of international organizations, there are the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization, the International Society for Digital Earth, etc. Look at the names, what kind of organizations are they, and they are headquarters.
A few decades later, China will be able to participate in any international conference or organization it wants to attend, and ignore any international organizations it doesn't want to attend. Only then will it truly possess the aura of a great power.
As for Chinese doctors, every time they saw academic conferences or annual meetings being held abroad, they all watched with jealousy. They said they were not interested, but they were extremely jealous in their hearts.
As a result, Chinese doctors were invited for the first time, and it was clearly stated that they would give special lectures at the conference. That was a big deal, as they would be teaching doctors all over the world, not just sitting in a corner with a small stool taking notes.
So the Ministry of Health notified the First Hospital of Zhijiang Province and Yuezhou People's Hospital as quickly as possible. It happened that the seven professors had just completed their evaluations and had no time to return, so everyone was urgently detained.
Dean Xiang and Dean Gu were dumbfounded when they received the notice. Going to England to attend an international academic conference and giving a special lecture, how could such a good thing happen?
The enthusiasm of the two hospitals was ignited in an instant.
Chen Chun, Zheng Haisheng and Xuan Yongda were all very nervous. The first two were rookies who had just started working, and although Director Xuan at the back had a long working experience and was older, he was ultimately just a doctor in a domestic regional hospital, so one could imagine his level.
Now they are asked to represent Chinese doctors to attend this kind of international conference and give speeches on stage. The pressure is enormous.
The Ministry of Health, together with the Zhijiang Health Department, seven professors, and two hospitals, immediately held an emergency meeting.
Yu Xuejun, Director of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Health, came all the way from the capital.
"You two hospitals must take this matter very seriously. This time when you go out, you are not just representing yourself and your hospital, but all the doctors in China, and even the entire country. Do you understand?"
The people in the conference room nodded rapidly, each one terrified. "This represents China? When did they become so qualified?" From what the leader said, it seemed as if they were on par with the Chinese women's volleyball team.
Director Yu also emphasized:
"Next, organize all the information. Make sure it's authentic, without any trace of falsification. Also, translate all the information into English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Arabic. Professor Xu, do you have any questions?"
Professor Xu Guangzhou had just completed his own assessment and was the most authoritative person on the authenticity of this research. He immediately nodded and said, "Don't worry, it's absolutely true. I guarantee it with my personal integrity."
Sitting in the conference room, Chen Xia felt strange. This research was led and funded by his team, Pumpkin Vine, and the paper was also authored by Chen Chun and his colleagues. How could they become bystanders? Passersby?
Don't you even ask for their opinions?
Finally, the leader remembered them:
"Oh, Comrade Chen Chun, Comrade Zheng Haisheng, Comrade Xuan Yongda, and Comrade Chen Xia, you are the authors of the paper and the main researchers. Your next task is to prepare the speech materials and submit them to the organization for review. You must know what to say and what not to say."
Chen Xia asked curiously, "Director Yu, what can and cannot be said? Can the leader clarify this?"
Director Yu: “…”
Chen Xia: "Also, who will reimburse the airfare and accommodation for this trip to England?"
Director Yu: “…”
Dean Gu slapped his silly son-in-law on the head and said, "Just listen carefully, don't make trouble, and be serious."
Chen Xia felt aggrieved. He wondered, "Is this necessary? I'm just going abroad for a meeting. I should just do my best. Why are you acting like you're going back to the UN?"
As soon as the leader pays attention to something, everything becomes chaotic and only causes unnecessary trouble. It is better for the leader not to pay attention to it so that everyone can treat it with a normal attitude.
Necessary? There are many more necessary things.
The next day, professors from the Seventh Hospital formed an advisory group to help collect and summarize the latest information. Fortunately, these elders were open-minded and willing to support the younger generation. If it were other young doctors, they would be furious.
Damn, it’s not your place to be in the spotlight in meetings, work comes first.
Chen Chun and his companions were assigned an etiquette teacher to teach them how to behave and what to say after going abroad, even including how many teeth to show when smiling.
The tailor was busy measuring the sizes of several people. In order to show the spirit of Chinese doctors and their determination to reform and open up, the Ministry of Health specifically required male comrades to wear suits.
The only female comrade was wearing a professional dress with padded shoulders. From a distance, she looked like Zhong Kui. People's aesthetic sense these days is really unique.
When the clothes were delivered two days later, Zheng Haisheng's eyes widened when Chen Chun put on this fashionable suit.
Chen Xia looked left and right, always feeling that something was missing, "Sister, look at your bare neck, I think you should get some jewelry."
Chen Chun looked at herself in the mirror for a long time, then refused without turning her head, "No, it's not right for an educated woman to dress so flamboyantly."
Zheng Haisheng nodded vigorously beside him. To him, whatever his wife said was right. This made Chen Xia curl her lips. It was a shame for a man to have a weak husband.
Finally, after Chen Xia's repeated persuasion, she chose an emerald brooch. What's more, when paired with a navy blue professional suit, she really looks like a capable professional woman, while also showing the beautiful features of a woman.
It seems that the future Academician Chen has maintained his simple style since childhood.
Because this was an academic conference, London only gave four places to the conference, which happened to be given to the four authors of the paper. Except for Xuan Yongda, the English level of the other three was sufficient for communication, so they didn't even bring a translator.
The two hospitals did not send anyone to accompany the delegation, which made many leaders very regretful. England is a long-standing imperialist country, and many people wanted to take the opportunity to travel around for free.
Gu Lin also wanted to go for a walk. Originally, Chen Xia could take her at her own expense, but she was already several months pregnant and it was inconvenient for her to run around like this, so she was strongly suppressed by Dean Gu and Gu's mother.
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