39. An incompetent doctor

After coming back from the ward, Ye Xiu simply washed his face in the bathroom and then appeared outside Wang Yanchao's door, waiting for Wang Yanchao to finish his midday rounds after his lunch break.

He had already inquired that Wang Yanchao usually did rounds around two o'clock in the afternoon, and Wang Yanchao was generally very punctual.

Although he hadn't explicitly revered Wang Yanchao as his teacher, Wang Yanchao hadn't taken him as a student, or even explicitly said he wanted to teach him, Ye Xiu felt that he was actually learning from his medical skills and experience. Since that was the case, he should fulfill his duty as a student.

Like preparing before rounds, waiting for the teacher to come out, these were the most basic principles of respecting teachers and elders that he learned when studying at Oxford.

One minute later, the door of Wang Yanchao's office opened on time, and Wang Yanchao in a white coat walked out of the room.

"Director Wang, good afternoon," Ye Xiu respectfully greeted.

Hmm?

Wang Yanchao didn't expect to see Ye Xiu as soon as he stepped out, and his expression paused for a moment, but immediately, a hint of disgust flashed in his eyes.

After the events of the morning, his impression of Ye Xiu had reached its lowest point.

Why is it so unlucky to run into him as soon as I step out?

The sense of bliss from his lunch break vanished in an instant.

However, despite his disgust, Wang Yanchao couldn't ignore Ye Xiu, and while continuing to walk towards the ward, Wang Yanchao said indifferently, "Dr. Ye, is there something?"

"I'm here to follow Director Wang for rounds and learn," Ye Xiu said respectfully.

He wants to follow along again?

He's still doing this?

Does he really think I like this?

Hearing Ye Xiu say he wants to follow along again, a hint of disgust flashed in Wang Yanchao's eyes. He almost instinctively wanted to rebuke Ye Xiu and tell him not to bother with this empty show, but when the words reached his lips, he stopped.

Since he had already made up his mind to get rid of him, why bother with so much unnecessary talk? Since he wants to follow along and perform, just let him.

"Dr. Wang, I benefited greatly from following Director Wang this morning and hope to continue learning by following you," Ye Xiu said hastily.

It's this again.

Ye Xiu's words further confirmed Wang Yanchao's previous thoughts, making him feel that Ye Xiu was just trying to take shortcuts and please him. His impression of Ye Xiu worsened.

"Dr. Ye is too kind. I am unworthy of Dr. Ye's praise. But if Dr. Ye wants to follow along, it's up to you," Wang Yanchao said with a hint of disdain, then briskly walked towards the ward.

While Ye Xiu, who was eager to learn from Wang Yanchao, did not hear any hint of indifference in Wang Yanchao's words. He was just delighted that Wang Yanchao allowed him to follow along again and eagerly followed.

"What a brown-noser!"

"He really put in some effort to suck up to Director Wang!"

"Tsk tsk, he's really pulling out all the stops to impress Director Wang!"

As Ye Xiu followed behind Wang Yanchao towards the ward, several doctors and nurses who had just come out of the lounge, ready to start work, looked at Ye Xiu's figure with sneers and disdain.

Too bad Director Wang doesn't fall for this. Otherwise, with his efforts, he might have been something. It's midday, and even the interns aren't following, but he's actively following along, and he even waited in front of Director Wang's door. Not many people can do this.

Those doctors and nurses sneered and rolled their eyes, showing disdain on their faces, then turned and walked towards their respective offices, preparing to start their work.

Midday rounds were originally a cautious habit that Wang Yanchao had developed himself. The purpose of rounds was simply to grasp the condition of the patients in the department. It wasn't as formal as in the morning, and there was no need to bring interns or resident doctors along, as if it were a class, often having to give explanations and demonstrations. The pace of rounds was usually faster, and now, with Ye Xiu annoying him behind, Wang Yanchao's pace was even faster. He basically just glanced at the medical records and the patients' conditions before ending the round, only taking a few more glances at a few new patients.

As he looked through the patients' records, Wang Yanchao soon saw the suggestions made by Ye Xiu.

Looking at the suggestions, Wang Yanchao's heart skipped a beat. Old Huang is doing rounds again?

"Treat this patient according to the plan written here," after checking the patient and confirming that following the suggestions would lead to better and faster recovery, Wang Yanchao instructed the nurse beside him.

"Yes!" The nurse quickly responded.

Strange, why is Old Huang suddenly so diligent?

Continuing to the next patient's bed, Wang Yanchao couldn't help but feel puzzled.

Today, Wang Yanchao didn't bother asking the nurses which doctor had visited at noon. He was already certain that the one who had left the suggestions was Huang Maoqing. After reviewing the plan, he had no doubts. Such comprehensive and insightful recommendations could only come from an experienced physician like Huang Maoqing. Even Dr. Li, another associate director in the department, would likely fall short in comparison.

Seeing his suggestions acknowledged by Wang Yanchao filled Ye Xiu with joy. These were the recommendations he had formulated after learning from Wang Yanchao's morning lecture. For Wang Yanchao to adopt his plan was tantamount to an affirmation of his knowledge.

If Wang Yanchao's first acknowledgment had only made Ye Xiu quietly pleased, this time, as they finished the ward rounds and stepped out of the ward, Ye Xiu's heart was brimming with excitement and elation. In the process of the rounds, all of his suggestions had been accepted!

However, Ye Xiu wasn't arrogant or complacent. He knew that today's success was like scoring full marks on an ordinary test—it wasn't a graduation or final exam, merely a routine check.

Unaware of Ye Xiu's thoughts, Wang Yanchao caught sight of the satisfied smile on Ye Xiu's face and mistook it for smugness at having succeeded in showing off in front of him. His disdain for Ye Xiu deepened.

Turning his back, Wang Yanchao resolved to find the deputy dean immediately. He had intended to do so in the morning, but the busy morning had made him forget. Now he was determined not to delay any longer. He had to get rid of this nuisance from the respiratory department as soon as possible to avoid further annoyance.

Ignoring Ye Xiu's expression of gratitude, Wang Yanchao walked briskly towards the elevator, leaving Ye Xiu behind.

Ye Xiu didn't notice Wang Yanchao's expression and just thought that Wang Yanchao was more humble. So, he didn't respond to his words of gratitude. He continued to watch respectfully as Wang Yanchao left before turning and heading towards the office.

Hopefully, there will be something to do this afternoon.

Walking towards the office, Ye Xiu thought of the situation this morning and couldn't help but silently pray.

As a doctor, he still hoped to have patients to see and things to do rather than sitting in the office, studying like he did this morning. After all, treating patients was his value, and although the salary here was not high, it was still someone else's money. He took their money, and now he felt a little guilty for sitting in the office studying like he was still in school.

"Did you hear? That new doctor, Ye Xiu, he's just a rich kid who went abroad and came back. He's only good at kissing up to people and has no real skills!"

"Hmph, who doesn't know that? Let me tell you the latest gossip. Dr. Ye might not be skilled, but he has a huge appetite. He can eat several large portions of food by himself, a real big eater!"

"I've heard that too. They're calling him the big-eater doctor now!"

Suddenly, as Ye Xiu was about to reach the office, he heard whispers from nearby.

Listening to the whispered discussions nearby, Ye Xiu's expression froze.

Calling him a big eater, he could accept, but saying he's a rich kid who went abroad and came back?

He's an orphan who grew up in an orphanage. If it weren't for the old man picking him out at the orphanage, he probably wouldn't even know what his fate would be like. Even after being adopted by the old man, he never lived a day as a rich kid. Every day, it's either intensive training or packed schedules of various subjects. He rarely even has time to sleep.

And the old man is very strict. He often used whips and canes on him. For a long time, he hated the old man, feeling that he was a demon. Until he grew up and realized how precious the old man's teachings were, those years of brutal training brought him valuable rewards.

Even in recent years, as his medical skills have matured and his income has increased, he still hasn't had a day of leisure. Every day is busy with surgeries or training exercises arranged by the old man. Where does the rich kid come from?

And what about being a suck-up?

When did he ever flatter someone?

He's a man, strong and upright. Why would he need to flatter anyone?

If it weren't for the fact that he seemed to be the only Ye Xiu in the respiratory department, and now, the only one in the department, Ye Xiu really suspected that they were talking about another Ye Xiu.

Listening to those increasingly outrageous and inexplicable rumors, there was a moment when Ye Xiu almost couldn't help but want to ask them where these rumors came from and explain to them.

But in the end, Ye Xiu controlled his impulse.

He knew that even if he asked them, they wouldn't tell him where the rumors came from. And even if he went up to argue and explain, it would be meaningless. The more he explained, the more they would think he was guilty, and who knows how they would twist his words. Maybe they would even accuse him of bullying the nurses.

Forget it, rumors stop with the wise.

People will see what kind of person he, Ye Xiu, is one day.

Shaking his head, Ye Xiu turned and continued walking towards the office.

Wang Yanchao didn't even return to the office and went straight to the elevator.

He was heading directly to Vice Dean Zhao's office to find him and quickly transfer Ye Xiu out of the respiratory department. He didn't want to see Ye Xiu anymore, especially after the midday rounds. Now he felt that Ye Xiu was even more annoying than Zheng Wenbo. At least Zheng Wenbo didn't keep hanging around him like this. Zheng Wenbo didn't keep saying those flattering words in front of him.

Ding!

The elevator door opened, and Wang Yanchao saw a familiar figure coming out of the elevator.

"Old Huang?"

The one who came out of the elevator was none other than the deputy director Huang Maoqing, whom Wang Yanchao relied on the most in the department. He was an old doctor who Wang Yanchao thought was comparable to him in terms of seniority and medical skills, but just a little less lucky. He had missed the chance to be promoted to director several times.

"Old Wang?"

Huang Maoqing saw Wang Yanchao and was also surprised. Then, looking at Wang Yanchao in a white coat with a stethoscope around his neck, he asked in surprise, "Where are you going in such a hurry?"

"I'm going to see Vice Dean Zhao. I can't keep that young man surnamed Ye who he brought in. I can't use him at all. I must get him out of our department as soon as possible," Wang Yanchao said helplessly.

"Old Wang, is it necessary? Even if that young man surnamed Ye is indeed incompetent, it's only been two days. It's not good to rush him away like this, right? Besides, he hasn't done anything wrong yet. How are you going to explain it to Vice Dean Zhao?" Huang Maoqing, who also knew about Ye Xiu's situation, naturally supported Wang Yanchao's idea of transferring Ye Xiu out of the department. After all, no one wanted a doctor in the department who lacked medical skills and could cause accidents at any time. But Ye Xiu had just arrived two days ago, and it was too hasty to drive him away like this. Vice Dean Zhao's face would be too ugly.

"This..."

Wang Yanchao was annoyed by Ye Xiu earlier this morning, and his mind was filled with the idea of getting rid of him as soon as possible. He hadn't thought about how to explain it to Vice Dean Zhao. Ye Xiu just reported yesterday and was given a day off by him today. Today is Ye Xiu's first day at work in the department. Under his specific instructions, Ye Xiu hasn't even done anything yet. Naturally, there's no question of making a mistake.

But when he thought of Ye Xiu's performance this morning and the current situation, especially the possibility that Ye Xiu might continue to behave like this in the future, Wang Yanchao felt irritated. "I don't care. Anyway, no matter what, I absolutely can't keep this young man surnamed Ye."

"Hmm, Old Wang, are you sure about this? Even if that young man surnamed Ye is indeed incompetent, it's only been two days. It's not good to rush him away like this, right? Besides, he hasn't done anything wrong yet. How are you going to explain it to Vice Dean Zhao?" Huang Maoqing, who also knew about Ye Xiu's situation, naturally supported Wang Yanchao's idea of transferring Ye Xiu out of the department. After all, no one wanted a doctor in the department who lacked medical skills and could cause accidents at any time. But Ye Xiu had just arrived two days ago, and it was too hasty to drive him away like this. Vice Dean Zhao's face would be too ugly.

"This..."

Wang Yanchao was annoyed by Ye Xiu earlier this morning, and his mind was filled with the idea of getting rid of him as soon as possible. He hadn't thought about how to explain it to Vice Dean Zhao. Ye Xiu just reported yesterday and was given a day off by him today. Today is Ye Xiu's first day at work in the department. Under his specific instructions, Ye Xiu hasn't even done anything yet. Naturally, there's no question of making a mistake.

But when he thought of Ye Xiu's performance this morning and the current situation, especially the possibility that Ye Xiu might continue to behave like this in the future, Wang Yanchao felt irritated. "I don't care. Anyway, no matter what, I absolutely can't keep this young man surnamed Ye."

Huang Maoqing looked at Wang Yanchao's appearance and couldn't help but feel surprised. How did this young man surnamed Ye offend Old Wang so much? Even two days haven't passed, and Old Wang wants to drive him away?

Shouldn't it be like this?

Two days later, I suddenly wanted to drive him away?

Even if it's like this, it's too quick, isn't it?

In principle, Wang Yanchao is the highest-ranking person in the department, and Huang Maoqing naturally has no right to interfere with the whole department. Only, thinking of the vice dean's side, Huang Maoqing is not very sure.

"Old Wang..."

"Lao Huang, stop talking about it. I've made up my mind. No matter what, I won't keep this young man surnamed Ye," Wang Yanchao interrupted Huang Maoqing's words, and after saying that, he didn't want to continue entangling Huang Maoqing with him on this topic and directly changed the topic. "By the way, Lao Huang, did you go to rounds at noon these two days?"

"Rounds at noon?"

Huang Maoqing was stunned.

"Yes, didn't you go to rounds at noon?"

Wang Yanchao said.

"Old Wang, are you mistaken? I don't have time to go to rounds at noon. Where would I find time to go to rounds?"

Huang Maoqing smiled bitterly.

"Old Huang, don't get me wrong. I didn't mean anything else. If you're willing to share the work and help me with rounds, I'll be happy," Wang Yanchao said.

"Not me, Old Wang, you're mistaken. We've known each other for so many years. Don't you know me? But it's really not me. I just finished eating at noon today and received a call from my son's school teacher. My son got into a fight at school and asked me to go over and deal with it. It's been so busy that I haven't even had time to drink a mouthful of water. Where would I find time to do rounds?" Huang Maoqing said with a bitter smile.

"Are you sure you didn't do rounds yesterday?" Wang Yanchao looked at Huang Maoqing with a dazed expression.

"No."

Huang Maoqing shook his head. "I just went to see a patient I admitted yesterday while eating. The patient's condition was quite complicated, and the pulmonary lesion was quite severe. I was afraid that something might happen, so I took another look."

Not Old Huang, then who?

Besides Old Huang, who has such high standards?

Besides Old Huang, who could write such detailed and thorough plans?

Hearing Huang Maoqing's words, Wang Yanchao's face froze completely, and his mind was filled with the plans and suggestions he had just seen during the rounds.

If not Old Huang, then who?

In addition to Old Huang, who has such high standards?

Besides Old Huang, who could write such detailed and thorough plans?

Seeing Huang Maoqing's satisfied expression, Wang Yanchao felt a pang of jealousy. Huang Maoqing's approval was hard-won, and Wang Yanchao hoped to obtain it as well.

But now, seeing Huang Maoqing's appreciation for Ye Xiu's suggestions, Wang Yanchao felt a surge of jealousy. Ye Xiu had only been in the department for two days, but he had already gained Huang Maoqing's approval. This made Wang Yanchao feel a little uncomfortable.

Shaking his head, Wang Yanchao turned and continued to walk towards the elevator.

Huang Maoqing saw Wang Yanchao's expression and couldn't help but feel a little surprised. How did this young man surnamed Ye offend Old Wang so much? Even two days haven't passed, and Old Wang wants to drive him away?

Shouldn't it be like this?

Two days later, I suddenly wanted to drive him away?

Even if it's like this, it's too quick, isn't it?

In principle, Wang Yanchao is the highest-ranking person in the department, and Huang Maoqing naturally has no right to interfere with the whole department. Only, thinking of the vice dean's side, Huang Maoqing is not very sure.

"Old Wang..."

"Lao Huang, stop talking about it. I've made up my mind. No matter what, I won't keep this young man surnamed Ye," Wang Yanchao interrupted Huang Maoqing's words, and after saying that, he didn't want to continue entangling Huang Maoqing with him on this topic and directly changed the topic. "By the way, Lao Huang, did you go to rounds at noon these two days?"

"Rounds at noon?"

Huang Maoqing was stunned.

"Yes, didn't you go to rounds at noon?"

Wang Yanchao said.

"Old Wang, are you mistaken? I don't have time to go to rounds at noon. Where would I find time to go to rounds?"

Huang Maoqing smiled bitterly.

"Old Huang, don't get me wrong. I didn't mean anything else. If you're willing to share the work and help me with rounds, I'll be happy," Wang Yanchao said.

"Not me, Old Wang, you're mistaken. We've known each other for so many years. Don't you know me? But it's really not me. I just finished eating at noon today and received a call from my son's school teacher. My son got into a fight at school and asked me to go over and deal with it. It's been so busy that I haven't even had time to drink a mouthful of water. Where would I find time to do rounds?" Huang Maoqing said with a bitter smile.

"Are you sure you didn't do rounds yesterday?" Wang Yanchao looked at Huang Maoqing with a dazed expression.

"No."

Huang Maoqing shook his head. "I just went to see a patient I admitted yesterday while eating. The patient's condition was quite complicated, and the pulmonary lesion was quite severe. I was afraid that something might happen, so I took another look."

Not Old Huang, then who?

Besides Old Huang, who has such high standards?

Besides Old Huang, who could write such detailed and thorough plans?

Hearing Huang Maoqing's words, Wang Yanchao's face froze completely, and his mind was filled with the plans and suggestions he had just seen during the rounds.

If not Old Huang, then who?

In addition to Old Huang, who has such high standards?

Besides Old Huang, who could write such detailed and thorough plans?

Seeing Huang Maoqing's satisfied expression, Wang Yanchao felt a pang of jealousy. Huang Maoqing's approval was hard-won, and Wang Yanchao hoped to obtain it as well.

But now, seeing Huang Maoqing's appreciation for Ye Xiu's suggestions, Wang Yanchao felt a surge of jealousy. Ye Xiu had only been in the department for two days, but he had already gained Huang Maoqing's approval. This made Wang Yanchao feel a little uncomfortable.

Shaking his head, Wang Yanchao turned and continued to walk towards the elevator.