The originally distressed Zhong Jiaqiang was thrilled to encounter this unexpected delight.

"Dr. Zhao, did you add meat to your noodles?"

"Boss, add meat, add one serving, no, add two servings!"

Zhong Jiaqiang shouted excitedly to the owner of the beef noodle shop.

Seeing Zhong Jiaqiang so excited, Zhao Heng was also touched by the scene.

He understood that among the group of trainee doctors, Zhong Jiaqiang was probably not very noticeable, to put it frankly, he lacked presence.

Everyone came here to train, not to waste time; they wanted to learn something real.

However, resources are limited. For video materials, everyone can get a copy, but some hands-on opportunities are not available to every trainee doctor.

Seeing Zhong Jiaqiang like this, it's likely he's been on the sidelines for too long and has become somewhat disheartened.

Not long after, Zhao Heng's beef noodles arrived.

Zhao Heng took a look.

Whoa!

In others' bowls, you search for meat among noodles.

In his bowl, you search for noodles among the meat.

Originally, he added one serving of meat, then Zhong Jiaqiang added two more; just the beef alone would fill him up!

"Dr. Zhao, if the meat is not enough, add more."

Zhong Jiaqiang said repeatedly, feeling happy inside.

"That's enough, that's enough, no need to add more."

Zhao Heng wiped the imaginary sweat from his brow as he said.

He had never had such a lavish amount of meat in noodles before!

"Dr. Zhao, have some garlic, eating noodles without garlic loses half the flavor."

Zhong Jiaqiang peeled a clove of garlic and handed it to Zhao Heng.

It seemed Dr. Zhong was quite the connoisseur of life.

"Mm."

Zhao Heng took the peeled garlic, taking a bite of garlic, a mouthful of noodles, then some meat.

Mm, very nice, truly enjoyable!

Delicious!

"Dr. Zhao, let me tell you, there are lots of delicious and fun things in Dali. When you travel there, I'll take you hiking on Cang Mountain, watching Erhai Lake, and tasting raw meat and cheese fan."

As he ate, Zhong Jiaqiang continued.

"Mm... I could try other things, but as for the raw meat, I think I'll pass."

Zhao Heng thought it over and said.

The mention of raw meat reminded him of the female influencer plagued by images of pork tapeworms.

That scene, Zhao Heng would remember for a lifetime!

"It's not as extreme as that; the raw meat we usually eat is improved, completely cooked. Nowadays, there are fewer places that serve it raw directly."

Zhong Jiaqiang waved his hand and smiled as he spoke.

Zhao Heng, a young doctor full of goodwill, was someone Zhong Jiaqiang encountered for the first time at Eastern Hospital.

Not to say other doctors treated Zhong Jiaqiang poorly.

It's just that everyone was too busy.

So, for trainee doctors, they had to find learning opportunities on their own.

How much they could learn was entirely up to their own luck and effort.

As for personalized, hands-on mentorship? That was wishful thinking.

The doctors at Eastern Hospital that Zhong Jiaqiang encountered treated him with neither good nor poor attitude, neither enthusiasm nor indifference, just two words: ignore.

After finishing the noodles and leaving the noodle shop, Zhong Jiaqiang followed Zhao Heng.

That afternoon, Zhao Heng happened to have a spinal canal analgesia surgery, which Zhong Jiaqiang was fortunate to catch.

Time reached three in the afternoon.

In the operating room.

Li Haiyang was quite surprised to see Zhong Jiaqiang coming in with Zhao Heng. To be honest, he didn't have a particular impression of Zhong Jiaqiang.

With so many trainee doctors coming to Eastern Hospital every day, Li Haiyang couldn't get to know each one.

"Dr. Zhao, who is this?"

Li Haiyang asked, still somewhat puzzled.

"We met during lunch and chatted; Dr. Zhong is following me to observe the surgery to see more."

In front of Li Haiyang, Zhao Heng formally introduced Zhong Jiaqiang and gave him proper recognition.

For Zhong Jiaqiang, although still somewhat reserved, he was more excited.

Previously, he had observed surgeries but always with many other trainee doctors.

Now, he was the only one following the surgery, which was practically VIP treatment!

"Mm."

Hearing Zhao Heng's explanation, Li Haiyang just glanced at Zhong Jiaqiang and said nothing more.

Bringing a trainee doctor to observe a surgery was a minor affair that required little attention.

"How come there's another spinal canal analgesia surgery so soon?"

Zhao Heng asked Li Haiyang.

Spinal canal analgesia surgery had just been developed, with only a few hospitals conducting it. How come there was another case so soon?

"The elderly patient from last time had a good outcome after the surgery. The media found the story interesting and did an interview. With the publicity, more patients specifically seek the surgery now."

Li Haiyang slowly explained.

"You're going to be busy; I reckon this is just the beginning."

He paused and added.

Although the spinal canal analgesia implantation surgery is not overly complex, it's still spinal surgery, demanding high requirements from doctors.

Currently, Zhao Heng is the best at Eastern Hospital.

Perhaps after some time, when new doctors capable of performing the surgery are trained, Zhao Heng will be relieved from the overwhelming workload.

"Why don't you learn as well? I can't handle so many surgeries alone."

Zhao Heng suggested to Li Haiyang after thinking for a moment.

"I can learn regular punctures, but this is spinal surgery. If I were to learn, give me three years, and after that, I can do it."

Li Haiyang responded.

Mastering a craft needs specialization; he, as a clinical doctor, learned regular punctures.

But performing surgery on the spine is not something one can handle with ordinary learning.

The three-year timeline Li Haiyang mentioned was modestly short.

"Three years..."

Hearing this, Zhao Heng felt at a loss.

"Then your oncology department better issue a special bonus for me."

Zhao Heng jokingly added.

"That's no problem, the director has already applied for it for you."

Li Haiyang nodded.

"Ha? Is that true?"

Zhao Heng was stunned by Li Haiyang's words; he didn't expect there actually to be a bonus.

"Of course, although the patient is from the oncology department, you're the one performing the surgery. If you don't get the bonus, who will?"

Li Haiyang stated matter-of-factly.

When someone does the work, naturally they should receive the benefits; otherwise, who would?!

"Alright then."

Zhao Heng pondered for a moment, nodding.

Having more bonuses is always a good thing.

Now, the spinal canal analgesia implantation has become Zhao Heng's "exclusive skill" at Eastern Hospital!

Don't underestimate this exclusive skill; many renowned doctors are famous for mastering a specialized surgery.

Perfecting a surgical procedure to the highest degree makes one an expert!

"Disinfect and drape the sterile cloth."

Zhao Heng instructed the surgical nurse, Tian Zhen.

Due to their seamless cooperation, Tian Zhen almost became Zhao Heng's exclusive surgical nurse, regardless of the surgery Zhao Heng performed, Tian Zhen was always with him.

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