After returning to the compound, Zhong Yuxiu ignored the rest of the matters; Xi Nian could not ignore it, so he reported what happened today truthfully. After hearing it, the higher-ups fell silent.
Just sitting in office and doing nothing!
That's all.
"I understand. As Comrade Zhong said, we can't find anyone to lead the repair fluid experiment right now. Comrade Zhong is the most suitable candidate. After the Medical Research Institute is reorganized, we'll see if she can take over."
I didn’t even choose, I just booked it.
Xi Nian's eyes twitched slightly. Zhong Yuxiu didn't like trouble. She never showed up even when she made a contribution. Not to mention the later experiments. She just gave the steps, and if it didn't work, who was to blame? Blame the incompetence of the person who took over. Four years had gone by like this. The higher-ups had finally given her an opportunity, so she had to seize it.
"Understood. I'll go and discuss this with Comrade Zhong."
"Comrade Zhong's position should be raised. I'll have someone deliver her medals and certificate of rank in a couple of days. Remember to protect her well. Pretend you don't know what's going on at the Medical Research Institute."
After hanging up the phone, Xi Nian knew what was going on. He called Zhong Yuxiu back, and said with a smile, "Comrade Zhong, we can't find anyone to lead the repair fluid for the time being. You have to take over."
"Okay, I know you guys finally found an opportunity to conscript men. This time I fell into this trap on my own, but I won't do it again next time." She didn't believe that the higher-ups at the Medical Research Institute knew nothing about what was going on; it was just a matter of an opportunity, and she happened to be that opportunity.
It is intolerable that they take huge amounts of project funds and do nothing about it.
"I can't hide anything from you, but we do lack someone capable of leading this project. There are many talented people, but few who can take on the research of the repair fluid. This matter has been settled for now. After the Medical Research Institute is reorganized, you can personally select some talented people to join the institute."
Those people in the research institute should be fired.
Xi Nian's words were so clear that Zhong Yuxiu was satisfied. "Okay, let me know when you have news. When selecting talents, they don't have to be from major medical schools. We can also select from the public."
"What do you mean?"
"Masters emerge among the people, and masters of traditional Chinese medicine are hidden among the people. If we could gather them together, it would be a good thing that would benefit both the country and the people, don't you think?"
Xi Nian took a deep breath. This girl is quite ambitious!
"But they have no academic qualifications and no experience in researching medical drugs. What can they do if they enter the research institute?" We can't just support them, right?
Zhong Yuxiu smiled, "Research Institute is too general."
"You want to reform the Institute of Medicine?"
"I never said that. That's the responsibility of the director of the institute. It has nothing to do with me." But I also want to say that it's a big deal not to put the blame on her.
Xi Nian was silent for a while, then he couldn't help laughing, "Comrade Zhong, you have to be mentally prepared."
"What do you mean? You still want to push the research institute to me?" I wanted to swear.
It's outrageous! They exploit a strong laborer to their heart's content.
"It's not that I'm pushing it, it's just that I can't find a suitable candidate right now. You know the institute has a lot of funding every year, but not much of it is actually used in the field. If we had someone who was wholeheartedly dedicated to serving the country and the people, how many people would benefit, right?"
grass.
Even the calmest of temperaments could not stand this. Zhong Yuxiu uttered a subtle curse and quickly covered her mouth; it was uncultured and rude.
"I don't have time, thank you for the kindness."
"Comrade Zhong, why don't you think about this seriously? Taking over the research institute will only lead to trouble."
Zhong Yuxiu said flatly, "Then I don't want either... I'm only choosing between leading the repair fluid project and the position of director of the research institute. Which one do you want me to choose?"
"Here, you have given us a difficult problem!" Xi Nian had a headache. This was the bad thing about capable people; disobeying arrangements was common, and negotiating conditions was a normal practice.
"Oh no." Yuxiu scoffed and then stopped smiling. "You all know how many things I have to deal with. I'm trying my best to contribute. You can't hold me back."
Xi Nian cried out for justice, "How have we held you back?"
"Adding another research institute means a lot more things to do. Won't that just hold me back? There's only so much time in a day. I can only take care of so much. I won't take on anything I can't handle."
"Then...you quit your job at the West City First Hospital?" Xi Nian advised bitterly, "You work at the West City First Hospital to cure diseases and save lives, and researching medicine is also about curing diseases and saving lives. The original intention is the same."
Zhong Yuxiu's heart moved, and she shook her head subconsciously, "I have already accepted the invitation from the director of the First Hospital of West City to be the director of Traditional Chinese Medicine in their hospital, taking over my teacher's position."
"Is your teacher retiring?"
"Yes, the teacher has reached retirement age."
Xi Nian was silent for a moment, then asked, "Then can your teacher help manage the Medical Research Institute?"
"I'm afraid I can't do it since they're all retired." Working in a hospital, at least you can have regular vacations; working in a research institute, facing four walls every day, is that possible?
"How old is your teacher?"
"Almost seventy."
Xi Nian silently swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth, "Forget it, the old man is old, it's not convenient to disturb him."
Zhong Yuxiu chuckled, as if mocking him.
Xi Nian didn't take it seriously and said, "Think about it carefully. Repair fluids aren't something that needs to be researched all the time. The data you provided is very good. The research institute needs people, so I hope you can seriously consider it."
"Don't think about it. Repair fluid, research institute, you choose one. I can't take on both. Everyone's energy is limited." After saying that, he hung up the phone.
Old Master Yan asked, "You weren't there for long yesterday. Did anything happen?" He looked unhappy when he came back, but now he looked a little better.
"It's nothing serious, don't worry. It's just that I'm going to be busy again." Zhong Yuxiu said, "Grandpa, you're in good health now. Why don't you invite some comrades to go out for a trip?"
"No, what's there to do with a few old guys? It's better to take Grandpa there when you have some free time."
The eldest grandson is a very busy man, and his grandson's wife is also busy.
Zhong Yuxiu couldn't help feeling ashamed. She was supposed to be filial to her grandfather, but she didn't have time to take him out for a walk. They were indeed unfilial.
"Grandpa, it's cold now. How about this? I'll discuss it with Brother Yan during next summer vacation. We can go out and play for two months, okay?"
"It depends on your schedule. If you have time, go out and play for two months. If you don't, forget it. I went everywhere during the war. I don't have such a strong desire for the outside world."
It would have been fine if the old man hadn't said anything. Once he started talking, Yuxiu couldn't help wanting to take the old man out for a walk; to see if the mountains and rivers of the motherland were the same as they were back then after twenty or thirty years?
They should go and see the empire that their generation fought for.
"We made adjustments in advance, so we will definitely be free. You can also invite your comrades to come along, it will be more lively with more people!" It is indeed more lively with more people, and the old man will have someone to accompany him, so he won't be lonely on the road.
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