Chapter 57 Black Forest Cake "Keep your voice down. ...
"Keep your voice down. Everyone will hear it." Dong Jingming said.
"So what?" Ye Wenzhou said unconvincedly. "I'm upright and honest, and I'm telling the truth. Fire me if you can."
Although he spoke with conviction, his voice remained low. After all, this wasn't his personal matter; it concerned Chen Song, and he couldn't let anyone else get away with it.
"Although I got in through connections, I know my own abilities. I don't fight or compete; what's mine is mine. He's the most disgusting relative I've ever met. He's disgusting, his father is disgusting, Old Man Lin is disgusting, and that female demon who's in cahoots with his father is even more disgusting!"
Dong Jingming pushed him: "You dare to say that? If they hear it, you will suffer!"
"Damn it, everyone knows it, do I even need to say it? This lowly, scumbag who destroyed other people's families, he stepped on so many people to get to where he is now, and now he has to suppress so many people to help that loser get to where he is."
"Xiao Zhou," Chen Song soothed him, "It's okay, I'm fine. To me, these are all insignificant things. I don't care. Don't say it again, and don't let anyone hear it. It's not good for you."
Ye Wenzhou pursed his lips and said, "Alright. Boss, you've always been indifferent. But I didn't expect you to be this indifferent. Didn't you say you were introduced by someone? Does he know about these things?"
"I don't know. He's very busy out of town." Chen Song paused, putting down his chopsticks and arranging his plate. "But he warned me that something like this might happen."
"It doesn't really matter whether my name is on the banner or not. The people I saved remember me as a person. He's holding a banner with his name on it, but it's just a banner with his name on it."
"Fuck! Master, I've finally gotten it!" Ye Wenzhou clasped his fists, "Disciple is humbled."
Chen Song smiled as he picked up his plate and stood up: "Let's go, we have a few more patients to see this afternoon."
"Okay!" Ye Wenzhou followed with a plate.
Dong Jingming followed with a smile on his face.
He was heartbroken by An Xusheng's departure. He initially struggled to adapt to Chen Song's work pace and often felt off-key. However, Chen Song never reprimanded him, always calmly cleaning up his messes and offering comfort and encouragement.
Gradually, he got into the work mode, and after getting to know Chen Song, he began to admire him. The person An Xusheng had praised was indeed right.
The afternoon work became busy until eight o'clock in the evening when the head of the orthopedics department notified everyone in the department to attend the commendation meeting.
The commendation ceremony was attended primarily by senior management and supporting departments. Everyone gathered around the conference table to listen to Lin Zhengzhen's speech.
Lin Zhengzhen was dressed in white, with his shiny black hair meticulously combed. He had one hand behind his back, holding the microphone with the other, and speaking with a kind smile and slightly raised chin.
"Today you are not just my colleagues or subordinates, please allow me to respectfully address you as doctors."
"Dear doctors, at this moment, we gather here with deep awe and heavy hearts to remember our white-coat warrior, Comrade An Xusheng!"
Warm applause erupted, and after it slowly died down, Lin Zhengzhen continued speaking.
"Dr. An volunteered to be a supporter of the Anshan collapse, sacrificing his own flesh and blood to save countless lives. He has not left any of us. His spirit lives on, a martyr of unwavering integrity. He deserves the white coat and the original aspiration of becoming a doctor, bringing honor to himself, his family, and Yile."
"Dr. An burned out his life, lighting the lamp of hope for Shaowei Village in Anshan. We must continue this flame of life, burning it into a great blaze that will never cease! May the deceased rest in peace. Let us observe a minute of silence."
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After the mourning ended, Lin Zhengzhen pushed up his rimless glasses and continued, "During this rescue operation, our hospital not only lost Dr. An, a martyr, but also nine brave warriors who died heroically! Now, please invite our warriors to the stage to present them with the banner awarded by the state."
"They are: Chen Zhengqi, Cen Hongyi, Wu Junliang, Guan Peng, Luo Zhiming, Ye Kangshi, Jiang Xingye, Lin Yuanqing... Sheng Zimo, let's welcome him with applause!"
The applause was still thunderous, but the eyes of several doctors in the audience were all cast towards Chen Song.
Chen Song looked calm and composed, clapping his hands as usual, his eyes fixed on the front, as if he really had not participated in this rescue operation.
Sheng Zimo glanced at him, a sly smile in his eyes, the triumph of a victor. Ever since entering Ruoyang, he'd been outshined by Chen Song in every way. This time, finally, he'd achieved both fame and fortune, and he was ruthlessly crushing Chen Song under his feet, feeling incredibly happy.
"Look at how despicable he is! He's so despicable that he even takes advantage of a loophole," Ye Wenzhou was so angry that he clicked his ballpoint pen on the notebook. "This is a banner paved for you with so many lives, and he is simply blaspheming! Sooner or later, he will be punished by God!"
As soon as Ye Wenzhou finished speaking, a burst of thunder and lightning flashed outside the house, scaring everyone in the house.
"Holy crap, is this real?! It's thundering! Strike him down!"
Sheng Zimo's hand trembled, and the banner fell to the ground with a clang. Suddenly, thunder and lightning struck outside, and heavy rain fell in an instant, mixed with the noisy thunder.
Sheng Zimo couldn't help shivering as he watched the thunder and lightning outside the window. He even forgot to pick up the banner. It was not until someone solemnly knocked the banner into his hand that he came to his senses.
Sheng Yuanjun stared at him sternly: "The country gave you this, why don't you accept it!"
Sheng Zimo's palms were covered with cold sweat. He slowly pinched the banner. The sweat soaked the dust on the banner, making it sticky and uncomfortable.
Seeing the rain coming down, Lin Zhengzhen suddenly said, "The banners have been awarded, and the bonuses will be distributed in a week. Everyone, hurry back today!"
After the meeting, everyone left the meeting room.
Ye Wenzhou walked beside Chen Song and spat at him cheerfully: "God will punish the wicked! Look how scared that coward is! If you don't do anything wrong, you don't have to worry about ghosts knocking on your door! Sooner or later, this idiot will capsize in the gutter."
Dong Jingming glanced at him and said, "Be more restrained. People have heard you."
"Cough cough!" A middle-aged woman coughed behind him. Ye Wenzhou, who was about to open his mouth, immediately shrank his neck and did not speak.
"Chen Song, come to my office." Cai Min walked up.
Chen Song said, "Okay."
Ye Wenzhou watched Chen Song follow Cai Min into the office and said indignantly, "I wonder what this old witch is up to. Why does she always pick on the weak? She and Sheng Zimo's father are in cahoots, an adulterous couple. Bah! How did she become a doctor? I don't understand. She has no moral principles or ethics at all."
Dong Jingming sighed and stopped trying to stop Ye Wenzhou from speaking.
In the office, Cai Min invited Chen Song to sit down.
Cai Min said, "The institute can't change the banner. You know the seriousness of this matter. The Anshan collapse has shocked the nation. If we change the name temporarily, the government will be suspicious and worried that someone with bad intentions will try to gain the honor. Although the name is written as Zimo's, everyone in our institute knows it's you who went there."
Cai Min held Chen Song's shoulders as if to comfort him, "Good boy, you're the one who brought us honor. You saw someone recording the video just now, right? It's for the higher-ups to watch. So we let him go. The bonus will be deposited into your account in due time. Don't feel bad. You're both good kids and part of Yile. Don't let this little thing ruin your relationship. We're still colleagues and will work together in the future. We're all contributing to Yile and the people. Reputation is just a thing outside of our bodies for us doctors."
"Doctors are like parents to their children. Our original intention is to save people. Don't be blinded by profit. When you get a promotion and a raise, your superiors will count this incident as a bonus. Don't worry, kid."
Chen Song replied calmly, "Yeah."
He really had no feelings about these things and had long been numb to the injustice in the world. He had no status or background and no one stood behind him to support him.
Chen Song is now exhausted and just wants to go back and rest.
"If there's nothing else, I'll go back and rest first, Chief." Chen Song stood up. If he listened to Cai Min's high-sounding nagging again, he would really fall asleep on the spot.
Cai Min was stunned for a long time when she saw Chen Song's nonchalant look. She had already discussed with Sheng Yuanjun that they would kill first and report later, and then slowly appease Chen Song. She didn't expect Chen Song to not care at all.
This child is usually lonely and weird, like a heartless working machine.
Seeing Chen Song open the door and go out, Cai Min opened her mouth and said, "Okay, then you should have a good rest and take care of yourself, Song——"
The door clicked shut.
Chen Song let out a long sigh, and two heads popped out from the corner.
"Oi! Boss, let's go get a midnight snack?" Ye Wenzhou asked tentatively, "It's my treat."
Dong Jingming said, "Yes, yes, Doctor Chen, let's go have a drink. A little drunk can make all your worries go away."
Chen Song patted their heads and walked forward. "Why do you have to get drunk, Wuchou? It will only make things worse. You guys go ahead. I'm going to rest. Drink less and don't be late for the morning shift tomorrow. The section chief is on duty."
The two heads that were leaning against the wall, one above and one below, immediately drooped down dejectedly.
Ye Wenzhou: "Oh God, what a sin!"
Dong Jingming stood up and said, "Forget it, let's go home and sleep. Doctor Chen, have a good rest. Good night!"
Ye Wenzhou also jumped over: "Good night, boss!"
Chen Song waved at them without looking back.
When Chen Song reached the door, he remembered that it was raining outside. He forgot to bring an umbrella, and it would be troublesome to go back. When he was about to cover himself casually and walk out, someone called his name.
"Chen Song! I'm here to pick you up. Don't get wet in the rain."
Chen Song heard the voice and looked over to see Lu Yuan walking towards him.
"Why are you here?"
Lu Yuan opened the umbrella and put his arm around his shoulders, and the two of them walked out together: "Isn't this a big surprise for you?"
Chen Song was slightly startled. Even though he held an umbrella, the rain still splashed on his white clothes, leaving a mark.
Even if he locked the memories, those unforgettable memories would still burst out like a spring.
"Surprise...huh..."
"Yeah, what a surprise! Your brother Yuan came all the way here to celebrate your birthday as soon as he got back from a business trip. Are you happy? Are you touched? I was waiting for you at the door of your dormitory, but it started raining heavily outside. I thought you might not have an umbrella, so I came to pick you up."
Lu Yuan smiled and shook his shoulder. The water from the umbrella splashed down, soaking both of their clothes. It was damp and sticky. Lu Yuan held the umbrella steady, not daring to move again.
"You know I never celebrate my birthday, right? Why this time..." Chen Song looked at Lu Yuan suspiciously, "Did you remember my birthday?"
The umbrella Lu Yuan had just held steady shook again, and the two of them got even wetter. He steadied the umbrella, put his arm around Chen Song's shoulders, and said with a cough, pretending to be calm, "I, I always know, okay! Oh, forget it, let's go back quickly. This rain starts coming down so suddenly, it's so annoying, awful weather."
"If you don't go back, the cake I bought for you will melt!"
"You even bought me a cake."
"Yes, that's right! What's wrong with what I bought? Can't I buy it?"
"Oh." Chen Song replied lazily, "What flavor?"
"From the Black Forest."
A glint of light flashed across Chen Song's half-closed eyes, and his breathing became a little faster.
"Black Forest...huh..."
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