My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points

Chapter 1359: Chapter 538: Feast at Hongmen, the Chief Director Shows Up in Person (Part 2)

The cousin spoke excitedly about the matter.

She probably didn’t expect how famous this cousin truly was. Even the Vice Dean of the Third Hospital had a favor to ask from Zhou Can.

Her previously proud network of connections seemed insignificant in front of Zhou Can.

She at most only knew a few doctors and nurses with slightly higher positions, and those were connections she actively pursued. Whether they acknowledge her or not is uncertain.

Look at Zhou Can, the Vice Dean of her hospital directly asked for a dinner.

"Vice Dean Zhang used a never-before-seen amicable attitude to ask me for a favor; to get you to dine with him. He promised to promote and raise my salary in the future. Cousin, this time I really wasn’t trying to use you, I just felt as your cousin, asking you to dinner wouldn’t be difficult and wouldn’t cause you any harm. Can you help me out just this once?"

She pleaded over the phone.

"Why didn’t you mention this from the start? You clearly intended to hide the truth initially, isn’t that what using someone means?"

Zhou Can was not a three-year-old child.

He doesn’t play mind games, but it’s best if others don’t play mind games with him either.

His cousin took him for a fool to manipulate, which naturally made him angry.

If she had been honest from the beginning, he might have considered helping.

"I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I was afraid you’d refuse! Last time, I made you all upset trying to get an autograph from your spouse, and I feared that being truthful would make you think I was maliciously using you, leading to refusal. Vice Dean Zhang personally asked me to do this; if I don’t succeed, he’ll surely be unhappy. Cousin, I’m begging you, please help me out!"

His cousin pleaded bitterly once more.

"I might consider other favors, but this one, I can’t help you with."

Zhou Can refused again.

"Also, you should do things within your capacity, and don’t make decisions on my behalf next time. You can directly tell Dean Zhang that I don’t have a good relationship with you and refuse the dinner invitation. You can even directly inform him that it’s best to follow the righteous path and be cautious of the consequences of wronging so many doctors."

Such remarks were already very stern.

When it comes to speaking up, Zhou Can is not afraid of offending people.

Especially towards people like his cousin and Vice Dean Zhang, he wouldn’t be polite.

He hung up the phone again after speaking.

It’s utterly ridiculous; the Third Hospital already wronged so many doctors to the point of forcing Deputy Director Lu to jump from a building. Would Zhou Can agree to dine privately with Vice Dean Zhang? It’s quite bold of the cousin to think it’s no loss for Zhou Can.

She didn’t consider Zhou Can’s interests at all.

If Zhou Can really dined privately with Vice Dean Zhang, what would Tu Ya’s hospital management think?

His cousin didn’t call again this time.

But sent many WeChat voice messages.

Zhou Can couldn’t even be bothered to open them.

Arriving at Cardiothoracic Surgery, he immersed himself in the intense work.

He felt truly exhausted now.

There was endless work every day.

He really envied those doctors in auxiliary departments who could leave directly after work. There’s basically no such thing as being called back to the hospital for emergency patient rescues in the middle of the night. Having regular meals and leaving work on time — that’s the life clinic doctors envy.

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Department now has multiple complex cases and high-difficulty surgical cases waiting for Zhou Can to consult.

Or directly involved him in surgery.

In the end, his growth rate was far faster than Director Xue Yan and others. Combined with a certain general practice advantage, whether in case diagnosis or high-difficulty surgeries, he gradually became the leading figure.

Vaguely, he became the new leading figure in Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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At around eleven forty at night, Zhou Can dragged his tired body off work. His heart was filled with a sense of accomplishment, having successfully completed two surgeries and accurately diagnosed the true causes of three complex cases.

This meant five lives could potentially be saved.

For Zhou Can, the greatest significance of working hard every day isn’t to earn money, but to save lives or help relieve patients’ pain.

"Cousin, cousin!"

As he stepped out of the hospital, Zhou Can was stopped by someone.

His cousin waved at him from a black Audi and quickly got out, walking towards him.

"I’ve already clearly said, I won’t attend the dinner, no point in pestering me."

Zhou Can said sternly.

He isn’t afraid of people who cling relentlessly and wouldn’t feel embarrassed refusing.

Only those just stepping into society, young lads, and lasses, might feel embarrassed refusing and end up suffering losses.

"Dr. Zhou, please don’t blame your cousin! I was the one who asked her to help persuade you."

Vice Dean Zhang got out of the car.

His face full of smiles, as he directly approached Zhou Can.

"I know Dr. Zhou must hold some prejudice against me, especially since Deputy Director Lu jumped from the building recently, it’s understandable to have hatred and think of me as a heinous villain."

Upon meeting, Vice Dean Zhang didn’t shy away and spoke directly and openly.

His capacity for social interactions was evidently stronger than Zhou Can’s cousin by tenfold.

Figures of their stature should be candid when interacting with others; lying only diminishes respect.

Often, if the conversation doesn’t align, it’s terminated immediately.

"Dean Zhang is overthinking, I neither dislike nor like Dean Zhang; we’re just two strangers who’ve met twice. Unless unforeseen, we won’t have any connection in our lifetime."

Zhou Can said indifferently.

Such a response was absolute, treating the other as a passing stranger, clearly indicating there wouldn’t be any connection.

Basically blocking what the other party intended to say.

"Since Dr. Zhou doesn’t dislike me, please grant me a chance. I won’t take up much of your time, just a few words alone, is that alright?"

Vice Dean Zhang pleaded.

"Please speak!" Zhou Can glanced at his watch.

He usually doesn’t like wearing watches as most of his time is spent in the operating room. In the operating room, doctors shouldn’t wear rings, watches, or similar accessories; it’s basic safety protocol.

But the watch was a gift from Su Qianqian and held special meaning for him.

With love comes appreciation, he didn’t mind the hassle and wore it daily.

"Could we perhaps move to the car and chat a few words?" Vice Dean Zhang hesitated for two seconds before asking.

"Alright."

Zhou Can nodded in agreement.

"Xiao Chen, could you wait outside for a while?" Vice Dean Zhang, who wouldn’t usually glance at Zhou Can’s cousin directly, now showed her much courtesy.

Because he believed getting closer to Zhou Can through Chen Shangmei was a good choice.

Once inside the car, Zhou Can found another man on the back seat.

A man in his fifties, with well-groomed hair, carrying a dignified presence. This person wasn’t very tall, probably around 1.65 meters, an average height.

He appeared slender.

Even through the glasses, his eyes retained a strong penetrating power.

Most noticeably, his facial hair resembled that of Japanese officers often depicted in shows.

Zhou Can wasn’t sure of this person’s nationality.

"Let me introduce, this is our Third Hospital’s main dean, Zhang Qilian."

The main dean is the head dean.

A hospital can have multiple vice deans but only one head dean.

The most powerful person in the hospital.

"Hello!"

Zhou Can nodded towards him.

"Hello, Dr. Zhou! I apologize for disturbing you this late, please forgive us."

His demeanor was extremely polite.

He even performed a ninety-degree bow towards Zhou Can.

Zhou Can was reminded of Japanese etiquette. This person’s attire and bowing seemed very influenced by Japanese culture.

"Dean Zhang, you’re too kind. Please speak candidly if you have any concerns."

After all, the person is the head dean of the Third Hospital and treated him politely, Zhou Can naturally wouldn’t be rude.

This is how adults interact.

Even if disagreements arise, it’s best to remain cordial.

"Our Third Hospital is currently in a difficult situation, with business rapidly declining to the brink of survival. I genuinely wish to invite Dr. Zhou to join us at the Third Hospital, offering a post-tax annual salary of five million, equal status to major department directors. If you have other conditions, we can discuss them."

Well, that’s quite an aggressive offer.

Offering five million is already a super high salary. It’s the salary of top-tier hospitals’ surgical department directors who lead teams.

It’s essentially the salary ceiling for doctors domestically.