I Can Hear the Heart's Voice of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chapter 449 - 187: You Ruined Someone’s Future

Chen Qianyu seemed busy with tasks in hand and didn’t look up, "Have a seat, I’ll talk to you in a bit."

Liu Rong didn’t know why Chen Qianyu had called him over, but seeing the director occupied, he had to suppress his curiosity and sat down at the side.

However, even sitting down, Liu Rong’s gaze didn’t leave Chen Qianyu.

After an unknown period of waiting, Chen Qianyu finally finished his task, looked up, and said, "Sorry to keep you waiting."

"It’s nothing, Director, I just sat for a while," Liu Rong quickly stood up and said.

"By the way, Director, did you need something from me?"

"Sit down, let’s talk."

Chen Qianyu gestured for him to sit, and only after Liu Rong did so, did he speak slowly, "It’s not a major issue that I called you for. I received a notification from Yong City Chinese Medical Association last week. The association wants to add a new member, who will also serve as a director, and all current members need to be present. If unable to attend, someone must attend on their behalf.

Originally, I was free, but I’ve just been notified I need to go to the province, so I’d like you to attend on my behalf."

"Sure, I’ll head there tomorrow. Honestly, I haven’t been to the association," Liu Rong agreed without much thought and smiled.

Chen Qianyu detected the meaning behind Liu Rong’s words and smiled, "Yong City Chinese Medical Association is different from other city associations. In other places, you can join by having a few members recommend you. But here, it’s not enough; if you don’t have the matching ability, your membership can still be revoked, and the recommender will also be implicated.

So, over the years, there aren’t many members in the Yong City Chinese Medical Association. It’s very challenging to join. Forget about it, I only got in because I joined early; otherwise, it’d be difficult now.

Also, there are many people like you who aren’t in the association.

If you truly want to join, learn and observe more. You know the situation in the Health Center without me having to explain. If you don’t want others to talk, then take action yourself. Use your abilities and strength to silence others instead of doing things unjustified by your role.

A while ago, you dismissed an intern, I know. Many have told me about it. By the time I found out, it was too late; trying to invite them back wouldn’t please you, and you might even make things difficult for them, so I didn’t pursue the matter.

But you can’t keep doing this, can you?

At the end of the day, it’s still your lack of ability; otherwise, others probably wouldn’t say anything.

Moreover, from what I understand, that intern didn’t say much, just offered an opinion. Interns, fresh out, are fearless, and say what they think. You, in your forties, still take it personally, which is not fitting for a Traditional Chinese Medicine Department Chief."

Liu Rong looked embarrassed; he had always assumed the director didn’t know about it.

Unexpectedly, Chen Qianyu not only knew but knew in great detail, and now reprimanded him in person, making Liu Rong’s expression a bit unpleasant.

Fortunately, there was no one else in the office; Liu Rong knew Chen Qianyu was saving face by telling him privately, or else he would have been criticized in a staff meeting.

Since Liu Rong remained silent, Chen Qianyu continued, "I heard you’ve been researching some gastrointestinal conditions lately?"

Liu Rong hadn’t expected the director to switch topics so abruptly, from reprimanding about trivial matters to asking about his recent work, catching him off guard.

"What, isn’t it true?"

"Or did I receive incorrect information?"

Chen Qianyu slightly frowned.

Upon hearing this, Liu Rong finally came to his senses and quickly said, "Director, that’s true, but as you know, there are so many gastrointestinal diseases, from the esophagus to the stomach and through to the intestines, it’s not something one masters quickly. Additionally, you’re aware, I haven’t been seeing patients much these years, forgetting a lot of things, now starting afresh, it may take years to gain some expertise."

"Time doesn’t matter."

Chen Qianyu shook his head and said, "What matters is your attitude. In some areas, you Liu Rong may not match up to some in the Health Center, but to reach where you are today, can it be solely due to flattery? I don’t think so. An incapable person couldn’t reach this point.

The reason you are like this is because you strayed along the way; otherwise, you wouldn’t be like this."

Liu Rong did not speak; whether he strayed, he didn’t know. However, Chen Qianyu mentioned one thing he was clear about: being able to accomplish things requires one’s attitude. With the right attitude, even if you don’t master it, at least you gain some results and won’t be criticized much by others.

This point, Liu Rong had to admit, Chen Qianyu was right.

"Director, I’ll remember that."

Chen Qianyu sighed and said, "Lao Liu, I don’t know if you have thought about one thing."

Liu Rong looked at him.

Chen Qianyu said, "I won’t speak of your previous deeds, just mentioning the intern you let go recently, who seemed to end up at the Health Center. Do you know that a casual act of yours could influence someone’s entire life?

You know what the Health Center is like; it’s not a place for much advancement. Especially as a practitioner of Chinese medicine, without the ability to accumulate clinical experience, even with opportunities to see patients, few would trust a young twenty-something for treatment, right?