Li Chu's refusal was not unexpected by Dean Liu and Lin Sanshou.
Last year, an older doctor retired, having already refused the offer once.
"Xiao Li, did you also go to see Chief Wu about his illness?"
At this moment, Dean Liu, who had been silent, suddenly asked a question.
"Dean Liu, I've given the leader acupuncture twice and prescribed medicine as well."
How are you feeling?
“This…” Li Chu hesitated. The commander’s health condition was not something that could be discussed casually.
Dean Liu realized that his question was too impulsive and waved his hand, saying, "No need to say anything, I shouldn't have asked. I'm sorry, Xiao Li."
"Dean Liu, you're too kind." Li Chu breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Sanshou, who was standing next to him, smiled with admiration in his eyes.
Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, and never say what you shouldn't say, no matter who the other person is.
This is the first rule of confidentiality, and it is something that every healthcare physician must follow.
Because the people they come into contact with are too special, if they go out and talk nonsense, it could cause serious trouble.
"Is your hospital's Vice President Zhang still cleaning?" President Liu asked, changing the subject.
Li Chu nodded solemnly: "Yes, there are several other people who spend their days cleaning and studying."
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"These people are going too far. When will this ever end?" Lin Sanshou said indignantly.
"Sigh," Dean Liu sighed, his mind preoccupied, "who can really say for sure?"
Looking at Dean Liu's haggard face, Li Chu knew that he must have been having a tough time lately.
The office fell silent as the three men each went about their own thoughts.
The oppressive atmosphere was broken only when Director Cheng pushed open the door and entered.
"Let's go." Director Cheng had just finished a meeting and was going to visit Mr. Fang's family on behalf of the organization.
Several people rode together in Director Cheng's jeep to the ministry's family compound.
In the car, Director Cheng turned to Dean Liu and said, "Old Liu, you, Old Lin, and Old Yang, the three of you, should quickly identify a candidate for a full-time position and submit it for approval."
At this point, Director Cheng glanced at Li Chu and asked, "Dr. Li, shouldn't you be able to switch to a full-time position?"
Before Li Chu could speak, Lin Sanshou spoke first.
"Director Cheng, Xiao Chu won't do. His two children are still too young, and it's inconvenient for him to travel so often. Let's discuss and decide on a candidate tomorrow, and your leadership can make the final decision then."
Director Cheng smiled and said, "Alright, you can discuss it as soon as possible."
Li Chu glanced gratefully at his Uncle Lin. Given what his superior had said, it wouldn't be good for him to refuse.
If Uncle Lin refuses on his behalf, at least the leaders won't have any negative opinions about him.
Lin Sanshou reached out and patted Li Chu's hand, which was resting on his knee.
After arriving at their destination and getting off the bus, Li Chu seized the opportunity to say thank you.
Lin Sanshou smiled and waved his hand: "You're already calling me 'Uncle-Master,' why are you being so polite?"
Because of the special circumstances, no mourning hall was set up at Mr. Fang's home, and his body had already been taken away by his son early in the morning.
Only Old Master Fang's wife and their married daughter remained at home.
Director Cheng, on behalf of the organization, provided some compensation.
Li Chu and his two companions left a small gift of money and then hurriedly departed.
As Li Chu was leaving, he glanced back at the portrait of Old Master Fang on the living room table, then forced back tears and turned to leave.
He was filled with gratitude for this elderly man who was both a teacher and a friend.
But now, in this era, even crying has become a mistake.
Downstairs, Director Cheng stood beside the car but didn't rush to get in.
Many people passing by greeted him.
Many people went to pay their respects at Mr. Fang's home, but everyone came and went in a hurry.
At the gate of the family compound, Li Chu and Lin Sanshou did not take a car back to the ministry.
After watching the jeep drive away, the two of them slowly walked along the roadside.
"Xiao Chu, is anyone at your hospital giving you a hard time?"
"I'm doing a bit better here, but I've noticed that quite a few people are keeping an eye on me these days."
"The tallest tree in the forest is bound to be felled by the wind; it's always better to keep a low profile!"
Li Chu said with a wry smile, "Uncle-Master, I'm already being cautious enough. I've even declined many routine outpatient consultations, just because I'm afraid of causing dissatisfaction among others."
"There's no other way, we have to treat this special period specially."
Lin Sanshou sighed, then added, "If all else fails, come to the main hospital. Two years ago, Dean Liu wanted to bring you over, but Minister Wang refused on your behalf. And now?"
“Uncle-Master, it’s not that I’m being pretentious by refusing your and Dean Liu’s kindness, but at this time, if I go there, what will happen to my wife? I’m not comfortable leaving her alone at the hospital.”
"That's easy, you two can just come together."
"Huh? You can do that?"
Lin Sanshou smiled and looked at Li Chu: "What's the difference between you two coming together to complete the procedures and you coming alone?"
"No... Uncle-Master, I'm a little confused. Can the procedures for enlisting in the army be completed so simply?"
Lin Sanshou did not answer Li Chu's question. He raised his hand to check the time, pointed to a restaurant by the roadside and said, "It's noon. Let's eat here before going back."
Without waiting for Li Chu's agreement, he walked straight into the restaurant.
Given the situation, what else could Li Chu do but follow them inside?
He had already told his wife when he left, so it didn't matter whether he went back at noon or not.
When the food was being served, Lin Sanshou lowered his voice and said, "How to handle the specific procedures is not something you should worry about. Just go back and discuss it with Qiu Nan."
"Uncle-Master, won't this cause you and Dean Liu any trouble?"
To be honest, Li Chu was tempted by the possibility of getting Ding Qiunan to go there as well.
The main hospital is in a much better condition than their hospital is right now.
"What trouble is there for you? It's nothing to do with this little thing."
At this point, the restaurant staff brought over the food they had ordered, and the two of them stopped talking.
"Let's eat first, then we can talk while we eat."
Lin Sanshou pointed to the food that had already been laid out on the table.
"Xiao Chu, go back and discuss this with Minister Wang as well. Don't let Minister Wang cause us trouble later."
"Uncle-Master, you're joking. You and Dean Liu are doing this for our own good. Uncle Wang won't say anything."
Lin Sanshou thought for a moment and then said, "Go back and discuss it as soon as possible, and give me a reply. If possible, you can come over and be mainly responsible for teaching the basics of traditional Chinese medicine to those who come to train you."
"lecture?"
“Yes, every year a group of soldiers from the lower units come here for further training. They are not required to be experts in traditional Chinese medicine, but they must be familiar with it. The doctor in charge of this area is Dr. Chen Guangyuan, as you should know. He is also a part-time doctor in our health care group. This time, we may make him a full-time doctor.”
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