Li Xiuying could see that Wu Fei Hong's didn't progress in her training because of contacts and academic ability alone. She was a competent surgeon.
Li Xiuying: "Send for the next patient."
Li Xiuying took off her gloves and gown: "I'll assist."
Wu Fei Hong: "Yes." She was ecstatic at finally having the opportunity to operate. Up until now she was always competing with other residents for the opportunity to operate and those with backing or that knew how to brown nose always got the surgeries. Her current supervisor was an amazing surgeon with a huge ego that she constantly wanted stroked. Since Wu Fei Hong wasn't apt in a** kissing she had to fight tooth and nail to complete the procedures required for her to progress through residency.
Li Xiuying let Wu Fei Hong be the lead surgeon for the next 3 surgeries; Wu Fei Hong did 2 mastectomies and 1 lumpectomy whilst Li Xiuying supervised.