Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 448 - 376: Life in the Jianghu

"Director Huang, Deputy Director Zhao, we’re counting on you for this surgery. The obstetrics department will do its utmost in preparing for the procedure."

Director of Obstetrics, Zhou Hong, spoke earnestly to Huang Jincheng and Zhao Heng.

With her standing as the director of obstetrics, it was rare for her to make such requests, but this patient demanded her full attention as they were family of Department One’s chief.

Facing such a figure who has direct control over Eastern Hospital was something doctors generally wanted to avoid.

Not just any doctor, even the president of Eastern Hospital would tread carefully around Department One’s chief.

"No problem on my end."

Zhao Heng nodded with assurance. Although he was a deputy director and theoretically just a half step below the other directors present, his experience was nonetheless limited, so he naturally followed the leads of the senior experts.

The senior experts were seasoned veterans of the field, deserving of trust.

As for Gao Jun, director of the Anesthesia Center, he was currently briefing the department about this matter!

Seeing Zhao Heng’s willingness to adapt, Huang Jincheng and Zhou Hong exchanged glances, while Director Xu Wenqiang from the operating room merely smiled knowingly.

"The operating room will also fully support this surgery."

Xu Wenqiang also spoke, and after speaking, glanced at Zhao Heng.

Among those present, Xu Wenqiang had the deepest connection with Zhao Heng. On one hand, Zhao Heng began his career in the operating room handling surgical instruments. On the other hand, Xu Wenqiang is Xu Man Ni’s uncle, and since Zhao Heng became a son-in-law of the Xu Family, they’re undeniably family.

Truthfully, when Zhao Heng was handling surgical instruments in the operating room, he didn’t leave much of an impression on Xu Wenqiang. At the time, Xu Wenqiang just thought Zhao Heng was somewhat diligent in his work, nothing more.

But only after Zhao Heng quickly rose in ranks and started dating his niece Xu Man Ni did Xu Wenqiang suddenly realize what a talent had been under his supervision without him noticing.

At this moment, Ruan Liuzheng, seated behind Zhao Heng, was utterly bewildered.

This... this... this is immediate family of the department directly in charge of the hospital. Isn’t this a bit too much to handle!

I need to calm down, calm down!

Ruan Liuzheng thought internally.

The directors conferred to perfect the surgical plan and then left, as they were all quite busy, with no time to spare here.

Upon exiting the office, Zhao Heng saw Directors Huang Jincheng and Xu Wenqiang standing at the door, seemingly waiting for him.

"Old Xu, should you say it, or should I?"

Seeing Zhao Heng’s somewhat dazed expression, Huang Jincheng exchanged a look with Xu Wenqiang and chuckled.

"I’ll say it; after all, he’s practically a son-in-law of the Xu Family, one of our own."

Xu Wenqiang chuckled and said.

"Alright, I’m off then."

Huang Jincheng nodded, patting Zhao Heng’s shoulder before leaving.

After Huang Jincheng left, Zhao Heng asked Xu Wenqiang, "Director Xu, is there anything else?"

"Still calling me Director Xu? When no one’s around, just call me Uncle, like Man Ni does."

Xu Wenqiang put on a stern face before breaking into a broad smile.

Very satisfied, Xu Man Ni had chosen a great son-in-law for the Xu Family. Both he and his brother and sister-in-law, Man Ni’s parents, were very pleased.

Since Xu’s parents met Zhao Heng, Xu Wenqiang naturally checked in with his brother, and to his surprise, his brother and sister-in-law were absolutely pleased with Zhao Heng. Even his usually picky sister-in-law was full of praise for their prospective son-in-law.

Moreover, with today’s high-profile surgery, the only capable pairing in the entire hospital was Huang Jincheng and Zhao Heng. This greatly brought him recognition within the hospital!

"Uh... okay, ... Uncle..."

Zhao Heng complied, awkwardly testing the new form of address, but found it unexpectedly endearing once uttered, evoking a familial warmth from Xu Wenqiang.

Is this what it feels like to be family?

Zhao Heng couldn’t help but wonder.

"Come, let’s go to my office. Let’s have some tea, just us uncles and nephews."

Xu Wenqiang chuckled as he spoke.

"Alright."

"Dr. Ruan, you can head back now."

Zhao Heng nodded, then addressed Ruan Liuzheng.

"Okay, Director."

Ruan Liuzheng nodded back.

Before long, Zhao Heng and Xu Wenqiang arrived at the office of the surgery department’s director. This office, unlike others Zhao Heng had seen, was quite unique.

How should I put it?

Its classical decor made it appear more like an old Chinese medicine practitioner’s office.

Once they were seated, Xu Wenqiang took out some rare tea leaves, brewing a cup for Zhao Heng. After each took a sip, Xu Wenqiang finally addressed Zhao Heng: "Xiao Zhao, are you wondering why Old Huang is recommending you so highly?"

"It just feels a bit sudden."

Zhao Heng nodded, as the situation did indeed take him by surprise. Initially called to consult, he unexpectedly found himself enlisted for surgery after being summoned to the obstetrics department.

In the past, Liu Ziang often ended up doing this, because only with Zhao Heng could he tackle the highest complexity surgeries in Eastern Hospital’s neurosurgery department.

"Sudden yet not sudden; throughout the hospital, Old Huang believes your collaboration gives him confidence in this surgery. If not you, then who?"

Xu Wenqiang spoke slowly.

This was also a testament to Huang Jincheng’s high regard for Zhao Heng.