79. Resolve all misunderstandings.

No matter how incredulous the medical staff at the outpatient department were, when Wang Yanchao personally announced that although Ye Xiu wasn't a deputy chief physician, he would enjoy the same benefits and everyone should learn from him, they had to accept the fact that Ye Xiu was indeed an exceptional doctor.

Wang Yanchao's announcement completely debunked the rumors they had believed—that Ye Xiu was an undeserving beneficiary of nepotism and that Wang Yanchao didn't favor Ye Xiu. It became clear that the special treatment Wang Yanchao had given Ye Xiu was simply because he highly valued Ye Xiu's skills.

Upon accepting this reality, the outpatient department's staff experienced mixed emotions. They were filled with admiration for Ye Xiu, a young and highly skilled doctor who remained humble and hardworking. However, they also felt uneasy and nervous.

After all, they hadn't treated Ye Xiu kindly during that week.

Fortunately, Ye Xiu didn't seem to be someone who bore grudges. He continued to interact with them with the same friendly demeanor, which finally allowed them to relax a bit.

Nevertheless, many staff members felt the need to mend their relationships with Ye Xiu and seek an opportunity to apologize.

Thus, an unusual scene unfolded in Ye Xiu's consultation room. Nurses and doctors frequently stopped by to ask if he needed any help.

Initially, Ye Xiu found this behavior perplexing. It was one thing for nurses to offer help, but when fellow doctors did the same, it was baffling.

Eventually, he learned from a colleague about the whole situation and couldn't help but find it amusing.

He promptly sent a message to all his colleagues, explaining that since he was new to the department, misunderstandings were normal and he didn't mind the past. He asked them not to worry about it and hoped they would continue to support him. This gesture eased the atmosphere considerably.

However, many colleagues still insisted on taking Ye Xiu out for lunch to show their respect and to learn from him.

Not wanting to refuse, Ye Xiu agreed. Consequently, the hospital cafeteria witnessed a rare sight: a large, united lunch gathering of the respiratory department's doctors and nurses from both the outpatient and inpatient sections.

Naturally, Ye Xiu was the center of attention during this lunch.

Everyone asked him a myriad of questions, mainly aiming to clear up past misunderstandings and rebuild their professional relationships.

Ye Xiu understood their intentions and consistently reassured them that he had no hard feelings about the past. He modestly emphasized that he still had much to learn and that Wang Yanchao's praise was somewhat exaggerated. He asked everyone not to take it too seriously and expressed his desire to learn from his colleagues as well.

Some colleagues, still skeptical or even slightly jealous of Ye Xiu's rapid rise, posed challenging professional questions to test him. Ye Xiu, however, didn't mind. He responded politely and thoroughly, often expanding on their questions with additional insights and his own viewpoints.

Ye Xiu had always been eager to learn and share knowledge. He believed that sharing his medical expertise with others would ultimately benefit more patients.

His responses thoroughly convinced his colleagues of his medical prowess. Those who had harbored doubts or jealousy were left speechless, finally acknowledging that Ye Xiu was indeed a highly skilled doctor, far surpassing their expectations.

They understood that if Ye Xiu's previous success could be attributed to luck, his articulate and insightful answers in this impromptu Q&A session were undeniable proof of his expertise. These were not rote answers; they reflected a deep and comprehensive understanding of medicine.

Apart from professional queries, Ye Xiu also tried to answer various personal questions to foster a better relationship with his colleagues. However, he remained reserved about certain topics, like the name of his alma mater. He didn't want to invite unnecessary trouble.

This lunch turned out to be the longest one ever for the respiratory department's staff, lasting until almost 2 PM before everyone returned to work.

Everyone felt it was a fruitful meal. They had cleared up misunderstandings, witnessed Ye Xiu's expertise firsthand, and learned a lot from his explanations.

However, they still had some unanswered questions, like which school Ye Xiu had graduated from and how he had become so skilled at such a young age. Ye Xiu hadn't provided satisfactory answers to these questions.

For Ye Xiu, the most frustrating part of this lengthy lunch was that he hadn't eaten enough. Despite having two large servings, he was still far from full. But given the presence of so many colleagues, he was too embarrassed to order more food.

As he returned to work, Ye Xiu silently resolved to have lunch alone whenever possible in the future, so he could eat to his heart's content.