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

Chapter 461 - 192: Stripping Liu Rong of the Director of Internal Medicine Position (Part 2)

Liu Rong immediately fell silent.

"Director, let me explain. This is probably something Lao Liu feels embarrassed to bring up himself." Seeing Liu Rong’s hesitation, Xie Mingsong knew it was his turn to step in. Otherwise, there was no reason for Liu Rong to insist on bringing him along.

Isn’t that why he called him here?

Hearing this, Liu Rong cast a grateful glance toward Xie Mingsong.

"Alright, Old Xie, you go ahead."

Chen Qianyu smiled and nodded, but his gaze at Liu Rong carried a hint of intrigue. From his experience, Lu Xuan showing up at the Yong City Chinese Medical Association shouldn’t be good news for Liu Rong. Otherwise, there was no reason for Liu Rong to act this way.

Liu Rong’s distress and his grateful look toward Xie Mingsong undoubtedly had some meaning.

"Could this guy have done something wrong at the association?"

Chen Qianyu glanced over Liu Rong, feeling a bit worried.

Over the years, he had criticized Liu Rong quite a bit, but it was mostly verbal criticism without harsh words, let alone any disciplinary action.

But the people at the association might not be the same; people like Huang Beishan wouldn’t coddle Liu Rong.

If Liu Rong really did something to displease people like Huang Beishan at the association, there would be nothing he could do to save him.

While Chen Qianyu was deep in thought, Xie Mingsong finally spoke up.

"The person chosen as the association’s director today is none other than Lu Xuan, the one Lao Liu previously drove out of our hospital."

"What?"

Hearing this, the worry on Chen Qianyu’s face instantly shifted, and his expression froze in an instant.

"Lu Xuan serving as a director of the Yong City Chinese Medical Association?"

This almost impossible event left Chen Qianyu with an extraordinary look of surprise, as if he were listening to a mythical tale.

After a long moment, Chen Qianyu snapped out of the bizarre situation and couldn’t help but ask, "Are you saying this Lu Xuan is the same intern Lu Xuan who was with our hospital before?"

"That’s him. Otherwise, Lao Liu wouldn’t have dragged me here with him." Xie Mingsong nodded helplessly.

"Hiss..."

Just as Xie Mingsong finished speaking, the sound of Chen Qianyu sharply inhaling filled the office.

As he gasped, Chen Qianyu looked at Xie Mingsong with disbelief, then shifted his gaze to the distressed Liu Rong. Seeing Liu Rong’s expression, Chen Qianyu knew Xie Mingsong wasn’t lying to him.

The one becoming a director today is Lu Xuan, the young man who was an intern with them just two months ago.

Narrowing his slightly aged eyes, Chen Qianyu slowly exhaled a breath and said, "What kind of background does that guy have that even the typically impartial association would give him a pass?"

The first thing Chen Qianyu thought of was that Lu Xuan must have a monumental background. Otherwise, how could someone of his age have not only joined the Yong City Chinese Medical Association but also taken on such an important role as director?

Though Yong City Chinese Medical Association only has about a hundred members, those who can join are all bigshots in Yong City’s traditional Chinese medicine circle, and the directors are those at the pinnacle. Who would believe Lu Xuan has no significant background?

In any case, Chen Qianyu genuinely didn’t think of other possibilities.

On skill?

Is that a joke?

What skills could an intern who graduated not long ago possibly have?

However, on second thought, Chen Qianyu felt something was off.

If Lu Xuan really had such a monumental background, why would he go to the District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine? He could have gone to the City First Hospital or even the Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine without any issues.

But if he had no background, how could he become a director?

At this moment, Chen Qianyu’s mind was almost muddled.

"Background?"

Yet, to Chen Qianyu’s surprise, Xie Mingsong chuckled at his words and said, "Director, I don’t know if he has a background, but he did earn the director position through his own skills."

Chen Qianyu was momentarily stunned, then came back to his senses and asked, "You say he earned it with his skills? You aren’t deceiving me? You’re not talking about someone else, are you? Though I don’t know much about that young man Lu Xuan, he only graduated about half a year ago. It’s been just two months since he left our hospital for the Health Center. Can an intern change so much in two months? Are you sure you’re not joking with me?"

Faced with Chen Qianyu’s questioning, Xie Mingsong pondered and said, "While I’m also not sure what exactly happened to Lu Xuan in these past two months, Lu Xuan had already received an invitation to practice at the United South Chinese Medicine Association and became a practicing physician there. Director, you should also be aware of the Vice Mayor Ji incident; previously, I didn’t say much, but in the end, the one who turned the tide and saved that person was Lu Xuan.

Moreover, it’s not just that. I heard from Old Zhou at the City First Hospital that Lu Xuan also saved several patients who were beyond cure. His reputation at the Health Center has become enormously significant. In fact, among the patients, his reputation is no less than that of people like Huang Beishan.

Furthermore, even the acupuncture master Zhou Jiande personally acknowledged that Lu Xuan’s achievements in acupuncture far surpass his; with such accomplishments, what need is there for a background? Is it not natural for him to have the support of people like Huang Beishan?"

This left Chen Qianyu completely stunned.

He initially thought that Lu Xuan became a director of the Yong City Chinese Medical Association because of a monumental background. But now, Xie Mingsong told him that it was through his own skills, his expertise in traditional Chinese medicine, and his reputation for saving lives that he rose to that position.

The shock within Chen Qianyu was indescribable.

In that moment, he suddenly began to understand why Liu Rong had dragged Xie Mingsong here.

Even if Xie Mingsong were not here at this moment, he would have wanted to take a knife to Liu Rong.

Lu Xuan, the honor should have belonged to their District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine!

But now, he was forcibly pushed away by Liu Rong.

Pushing him away was one thing, but the key is that Liu Rong offended him so thoroughly that there’s no room for reconciliation. If Lu Xuan truly sought revenge, Liu Rong would be the first to be implicated, and even he, as the director, would face criticism if pursued.

Additionally, one must know that Lu Xuan is now a favorite in Vice Mayor Ji’s eyes. If Lu Xuan desires it, replacing him as the director of the District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine wouldn’t even be an issue.

Thinking about this, Chen Qianyu gave Liu Rong a stern glare, "Look at what you’ve done."

Liu Rong hung his head, not daring to speak.

From the moment he saw Lu Xuan, he realized the gravity of his actions this time; to put it bluntly, it not only affects his career prospects but even involves Chen Qianyu.

There’s no way Chen Qianyu would show him a favorable face.

Xie Mingsong then suggested, "Director, scolding won’t solve the problem now; you need to find a solution. Regardless of whether Lu Xuan wants to pursue this with Lao Liu, our District Hospital needs to present its stance, or else, if he does come to us, we’ll be put in a passive position."

"Old Xie, you’re right."

Prompted by Xie Mingsong’s reminder, Chen Qianyu quickly regained his composure and, after contemplating for a moment, looked seriously at Liu Rong, saying, "Liu Rong, you cannot remain in the position of Internal Medicine Director; let Old Xie take over."

Even though Liu Rong had mentally prepared himself, he couldn’t help but pale at this decision. However, he had no objections to Chen Qianyu’s decision.

Stripping him of the administrative position of Internal Medicine Director was already considered lenient.

If Vice Mayor Ji were to intervene, although Liu Rong hadn’t committed any serious misconduct over the years, the accumulation of small incidents would be enough to expel him from the medical system. That he can still remain at the District Hospital is already a great mercy from Chen Qianyu.

On the contrary, when he heard that the position of Internal Medicine Director fell to him, Xie Mingsong’s first thought was to refuse: "Director, I’d better not be the Internal Medicine Director. I’m planning to retire in a few years. Let someone else take over. If necessary, report to the District Health Bureau to transfer someone else over."

"Forget about transferring someone over; you’ll take the position. Retirement is a separate matter," Chen Qianyu decided with a wave of his hand, leaving Xie Mingsong with no choice but to agree.