As a fellow doctor, Doctor Hu understands the mindset of doctors very well. Doctors donât need to be constantly praised by patients and their families; excessive or inappropriate praise can actually make a doctor wary. What doctors truly want is the cooperation of the patients and their families; whether they are praised or not is irrelevant.
Seeing Doctor Huâs condition seemingly improve today, it would be interesting to know what magic potion Senior Cao administered. More accurately, Senior Cao must have identified something in the patientâs condition and treated it accordingly.
Based on these considerations, Xie Wanying decided to go ask her senior about the specifics. This was at the request of Teacher Du and Teacher Zuoliang. Remembering that she saw Senior Caoâs uncle come over this morning, she had a hunch that this matter might be related to Doctor Hu. It is possible that there will be significant progress in the patientâs treatment plan today.
"As for the surgery, Dr. Cao mentioned it could be in the next two days." Mr. Liu confirmed the news to her, "Dr. Cao seemed to have said that experts like Fang Ze might come to see the patient today."
The patientâs family was temporarily unaware that the experts had already arrived at Guoxie.
Walking out of Teacher Huâs ward, Xie Wanying went to the nurseâs station to ask for their whereabouts.
"Dr. Cao and the others are in the department conference room having a meeting. You can go directly and listen." The nurse suggested, guessing Cao Yong wouldnât send her away.
Given what the nurse said, Xie Wanying boldly proceeded. Upon reaching the conference room door, she found it tightly closed. She dared not barge in. Firstly, sheâs just a medical student. Secondly, sheâs not currently studying or working in this department. Thirdly, she doesnât have a special relationship with the patient that could serve as an excuse. Fourthly, there is no urgent situation. To enter, she would need to wait for an opportunity.
Itâs not that she had to go in. She just wanted to hear what the people inside were saying; by leaning against the door, she might be able to hear the conversation.
The conference roomâs soundproofing wasnât very good, and the two doors were frequently opened and closed, leaving a sizeable gap. Xie Wanying daringly leaned against the door, positioning her ear, using her brainâs three-dimensional computational judgment to find the right spot: she could eavesdrop incidentally.
To think, she never imagined one day she would emulate Doctor Song in applying her talents beyond academics.
(Song Xueling: Dr. Xie, youâre actually imitating this cat?)
How many people are inside, and what might they say?
The conference room was packed with over twenty people, and this was after sending away a bunch. With Fang Zeâs experts coming to provide guidance, nobody wanted to miss the chance to hear the expertâs advice.
This time, however, the meeting was not for a lecture but to discuss the patientâs condition. Irrelevant individuals and doctors not responsible for the patient were all driven out. Deputy Director Lv had thick enough skin to stay, claiming he was there to prevent his departmentâs doctors from being bullied by outsiders, standing in for Director Chen.
Huang Zhilei thought this was just a guise for wanting to learn by observation. Who would dare to bully his Senior Cao? Certainly no one would dare.
Though young, Cao Yongâs reputation in the field was not insignificant. Even President Xiao was cautious not to offend anyone and had called Fang Ze, specifically appointing Zhai Yunsheng.
Those in the know were aware of the special relationship between Zhai Yunsheng and Cao Yong. By having Zhai Yunsheng provide guidance, it gave Cao Yong enough face. Additionally, Zhai Yunsheng was a well-known neurosurgery expert in the country, reliable in his skills. With Zhai Yunsheng examining the patient, President Xiao and the others could be at ease.