62.Special treatment.

The next morning at 8 o'clock.

Ye Ruixiu appeared promptly in the clinic office, or more precisely, the consultation room.

This was a modest room tucked away in a corner, furnished with only a desk, a computer loaded with the hospital's system for recording patient electronic files, some basic diagnostic instruments, and two chairs along with a small bed for patients to lie on during examinations.

However, Ye Ruixiu was prepared for such an environment. When he first applied to the hospital, he had visited the clinic area and even toured this particular room. Su Dongmei had shown him around when he familiarized himself with the department's environment.

"Dr. Ye, this is your consultation room," a clinic nurse guided Ye Ruixiu into the corner room.

A separate consultation room?

Ye Ruixiu glanced around the room, slightly surprised. He knew from his previous visit to the clinic that most doctors shared consultation rooms due to limited resources. Some even shared with three others. Only senior doctors like Wang Yanchao had their own rooms.

"Dr. Ye, is there any problem? If there's anything you need, just let me know, and I'll arrange it for you," the nurse asked, noticing Ye Ruixiu's silence.

She had received a call from Wang Yanchao in the morning, emphasizing the importance of meeting Ye Ruixiu's needs to ensure his satisfaction.

"No, is this a separate consultation room? Is it okay for me to use it?" Ye Ruixiu turned to the nurse.

You seem to have some self-awareness.

The nurse thought to herself. This room used to belong to Director Li, but since Wang Yanchao reassigned Li to focus on the emergency department, this room became vacant. Separate consultation rooms were typically reserved for senior doctors. You're definitely not qualified.

"No need to be modest, Dr. Ye. This was arranged by Director Wang. Please feel free to work here," the nurse replied politely, masking her inner thoughts.

But I doubt you'll last long here.

She added silently.

"Okay, thank you. Could you please arrange for me to start seeing patients?" Ye Ruixiu smiled at the nurse.

"Now?" The nurse looked surprised.

The hospital's regular consultation hours started at 8:30, and it was still a bit early.

"Yes, is there a problem? Will it cause any inconvenience?" Ye Ruixiu asked quickly.

"We're fine. I just worry that Dr. Ye might be overworking himself. It's only a little after eight, and our official working hours start at 8:30. Would you like to take a break first?" the nurse suggested.

"I see. I appreciate your concern, but I don't need a break. Could you please arrange for me to start seeing patients? I noticed a queue forming in the lobby when I arrived, and it's not easy for patients to come for treatment. If I can start seeing them now, I'd like to," Ye Ruixiu explained.

"Of course! I'll go arrange it right away!" The nurse left to organize Ye Ruixiu's patient schedule, respecting his wishes despite the early hour.

Watching the nurse leave, Ye Ruixiu smiled and entered the consultation room. He turned on the computer, put on his white coat, checked the diagnostic equipment, and then sat down to log into the hospital system, ready to see patients.

At the reception desk.

"Arlin, let's start arranging patients for Dr. Ye," the nurse who returned to the reception desk instructed.

"What? But hasn't our shift not officially started yet? Dr. Ye is already seeing patients?" Arlin, the nurse, looked surprised.

"That's right. But Dr. Ye ordered it, so we'll comply," the nurse said with a hint of mockery. "It seems our Dr. Ye is eager to show off."

As she emphasized the phrase "show off," the nurse's tone became more pointed.

"You want to get yourself in trouble? Can you just say anything you want?" The other nurse, named He, was taken aback by Arlin's outspokenness but relieved that there was no one else around to hear.

"I'm sorry, He!"

Arlin realized her mistake and stuck out her tongue, trying to appear cute.

"Alright, let's get to work! But remember, watch your words next time!" He warned, feeling a mix of annoyance and amusement.

"Got it!"

Seeing He wasn't angry, Arlin smiled and got to work without further ado.