"Do you think Director Liu is in demand or not?"

Gao Jun suddenly asked Xu Man Ni.

"Isn't that a no-brainer..."

Xu Man Ni rolled her eyes, somewhat confused why Gao Jun suddenly mentioned Liu Ziang.

Speaking of Liu Ziang, in his early thirties, he was already an associate chief physician and also a graduate student advisor. He was handsome, and among the young nurses and female doctors at Eastern Hospital, countless people had their eyes on Liu Ziang.

"Then, how many years do you think it will take for Xiao Zhao to reach Director Liu's position?"

Gao Jun asked again.

"That's not easy to say."

As a nurse, Xu Man Ni wasn't very knowledgeable about doctors' career judgments.

"I tell you, it won't take more than three years."

Gao Jun said with great certainty.

"Just this research on awakening vegetative patients, once completed, it's enough to support a core department of a large hospital. With such achievements, nothing can stop his rise then."

After a pause, Gao Jun added.

Next month, Gao Jun would officially become the deputy director of the Anesthesia and Perioperative Center, and within no more than three years, he would be promoted to director.

By then, Gao Jun's plan for Zhao Heng was to make him the deputy director of the Anesthesia and Perioperative Center.

As for becoming the director, that would at least have to wait until he's thirty, and three years later, Zhao Heng would only be twenty-eight.

At that age, most doctors would have just finished their Ph.D. and started their residency.

"Look at you praising him like there's no one else like him."

Hearing Gao Jun praise Zhao Heng so much, Xu Man Ni was happy inside, but she also felt a bit strange.

"You really got it right, at least I've never seen such a gifted young man."

Gao Jun nodded in agreement.

"Okay, okay."

Xu Man Ni waved her hand and said.

She understood what Gao Jun meant, basically telling her to hold on to this diamond in the rough and not let him slip away easily.

What kind of thing is this?

I too have looks, a figure, a house, and a car...

Xu Man Ni couldn't help but inwardly complain.

Soon, the dishes were served.

With drinks, food, a loving companion, and a good friend and mentor, Zhao Heng suddenly felt very content.

The meal was enjoyed by all, and after dinner, Zhao Heng paid the bill and went back to her place with Xu Man Ni.

Entering the door, changing into slippers, the two sat on the sofa. It was only half-past nine, still early.

Zhao Heng took out his laptop, placing it on his lap. He had a lot going on, and he couldn't waste any time after work.

"Don't work after hours, take a good rest."

Seeing Zhao Heng open his laptop as soon as they got home, Xu Man Ni couldn't help but say.

"What I lack the most now is time."

Zhao Heng said without looking up and opened a half-built data model on the computer.

This data model was one he established regarding the feedback relationship between various vital signs of the human body and the infusion concentration of anesthetic drugs.

Seeing Zhao Heng working with such focus, Xu Man Ni couldn't help but let out a small sigh.

At the hospital, she certainly hoped Zhao Heng would work diligently, but at home, she still wanted Zhao Heng to spend more time with her, enjoying their time together.

"What's wrong?"

Noticing Xu Man Ni's slight sigh, Zhao Heng looked up at her.

"Nothing, do you think if we're both so busy every day, our feelings will fade over time?"

Xu Man Ni said somewhat wistfully.

"Fade? Aren't we just getting started?"

Zhao Heng suddenly realized something and gently put the laptop on the coffee table, turning to look intently at Xu Man Ni.

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An hour later.

"Can I work now?"

Zhao Heng looked at Xu Man Ni and asked softly.

"Go ahead..."

Xu Man Ni's voice was slightly hoarse, and she weakly waved her hand.

Isn't it said that only the ox can get tired, not the field? How come today it's the opposite?

"Hmm, you rest a bit."

Zhao Heng smiled and nodded.

"The ancients were right, all fear stems from a lack of firepower. As long as there's enough firepower, nothing is a problem."

Zhao Heng couldn't help but think to himself.

Lying on the sofa to rest, Xu Man Ni watched as Zhao Heng resumed his work.

At this moment, Xu Man Ni suddenly asked, "Oh, by the way, the nurse accompanying you to the ICU has been decided. While we were having dinner, Old Gao and I discussed it and decided to let Tian Zhen go. What do you think?"

"Hmm, okay."

Zhao Heng nodded slightly. Tian Zhen has always worked well with him, so if she goes, his work could become easier.

"You're not mad that I'm not accompanying you?"

Xu Man Ni asked again.

"Mad? This is just routine work arrangement. Besides, you're at a critical stage now, you can't just leave the operating room, right?"

Zhao Heng said indifferently.

To be honest, if Xu Man Ni were to accompany him to the ICU, he would actually feel pressured and uncomfortable.

Work is work, life is life. Zhao Heng has always kept work and personal life very separate.

Originally, the two are in a romantic relationship, and if they work together and there's a conflict at work, it can easily turn into a couple's quarrel, impacting both work and their relationship.

In general, couples are not suited to work together, unless it's running a family business.

"Hmm, as long as you understand."

Hearing Zhao Heng say this, Xu Man Ni breathed a sigh of relief.

Actually, letting Tian Zhen go was also Xu Man Ni's way of having her friend keep an eye on Zhao Heng.

After all, there were too many young and pretty nurses and female doctors in the hospital. In such a place, aside from surgery, where there are more male doctors, the other departments are mostly women.

Moreover, in a hospital, a young, handsome, and promising surgeon has a huge appeal to young and pretty nurses.

"What's not to understand..."

Zhao Heng didn't think there was anything wrong with Xu Man Ni not going to the ICU with him; work is work, emotions shouldn't be mixed with it.

"I'm thinking about selling my house in the Third Ring and buying a large flat nearby."

Xu Man Ni said.

"Didn't you just buy this house? It's already big enough; there's no need to buy another, right?"

Zhao Heng asked, somewhat puzzled.

"This one can be kept; buying another house is necessary."

Xu Man Ni gently shook her head and said.

Zhao Heng's apartment won't always be available; one day, the hospital would take it back.

If they get married someday, they'll need a big house. This small one will also be useful by then.

"Well... if you want to buy it, buy it..."

At that moment, Zhao Heng didn't know what else to say. Today he was happy about the subsidy granted by the oncology department.

But look at Xu Man Ni, she can buy a place in the Second Ring just like that.

That gap would take Zhao Heng several years to bridge.

However, Zhao Heng had the confidence that he'd eventually be able to buy a house of his own.

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