"I know."

Wei Wei nodded and said.

"You know?"

Zhao Heng was a bit surprised.

"Yes, the truth isn't always what the public wants to see; people only want to see what they want and believe what they choose to believe."

Wei Wei said something quite profound.

"Your perspective is not quite like that of a media person."

Wei Wei's words were somewhat unexpected for Zhao Heng.

"There's no time like the present, how about we do the interview right now? Although the food in this restaurant is quite good, the service is a bit slow."

Wei Wei smiled and said, without continuing to talk about the media with Zhao Heng, because she could clearly sense that after what had happened, Zhao Heng didn't seem to have much goodwill towards the media.

"Alright."

Zhao Heng nodded. Since Wei Wei had already agreed to help with the publicity and social aid, there was no problem with accepting this interview.

"Actually, I don't think there's much news value in me; the public won't be interested in a so-called genius doctor's story."

After a pause, Zhao Heng added.

He was always quite aware; in his opinion, the public isn't really interested in news about geniuses rising to fame. Instead, they prefer stories about someone who started with little talent but achieved success after overcoming many hardships.

Such stories always have great appeal.

But in reality, many times, it's the narrative of geniuses prevailing, rather than underdogs rising.

"How do you know I'm doing a genius doctor news story?"

Wei Wei smiled and said in response to Zhao Heng's words.

"In the public's inherent impression, a doctor is a profession that requires time and experience to build. Stories about genius doctors indeed have no market."

After a pause, Wei Wei continued.

"Then what do you want to interview about?"

Zhao Heng was a bit puzzled; in his view, the reason Wei Wei wanted to interview him was simply because of his rapid rise, aiming to create a story about a 'bottom-to-top' situation.

"I told you, I want to understand you as a person."

Wei Wei said seriously.

With just a simple understanding, she discovered that although Zhao Heng rose quickly and both his status and position were elevating rapidly, he was very composed in dealing with matters. He could be said to be a good example of someone who rose suddenly yet maintained his original character.

"Alright then, whatever makes you happy."

Zhao Heng couldn't really grasp the logic of these media people, but since he had promised, he could only accept this so-called interview.

Next, Wei Wei took out a mini camera, set it up and made preparations quite formally.

Even before starting the interview, Zhao Heng felt it was different. Back at the hospital, it was very procedural, so Zhao Heng wasn't really stirred. But this time, Wei Wei clearly intended to dig deeper.

"You even know how to handle these machines?"

Zhao Heng looked at Wei Wei with some surprise, seeing her handle the mini camera skillfully, obviously experienced and not just at the hobbyist level.

"Of course, these are the tools of my trade, naturally I need to know how to use them."

Wei Wei said while adjusting the equipment.

This time, she was clearly prepared; even this restaurant's environment seemed to have been taken into consideration.

The decor of the restaurant was very minimalist and modern, making it ideal for such an interview.

Soon, Wei Wei had finished setting up the equipment.

"We can start now."

Wei Wei smiled and told Zhao Heng.

"Mhm."

Zhao Heng nodded. Having been interviewed before, he wasn't nervous at all.

"This time we'll use a Q&A format; I'll edit the subsequent video, and of course, I'll send you the edited video. If you find it okay, I'll release it."

Wei Wei said.

"Are you going to use it on online media?"

Hearing this, Zhao Heng realized that the interview format, followed by a video, was clearly meant for online media.

"Yes, so let's get started."

Wei Wei nodded and said.

"As a doctor, what do you think about the current state of the doctor's profession?"

Right off the bat, Wei Wei asked a quite pointed question.

"Terrible."

Surprised a bit by Wei Wei's directness, Zhao Heng still spoke truthfully. Since it was an interview, he felt he should be honest.

"Could you elaborate?"

Hearing Zhao Heng's unreserved and straightforward response, Wei Wei suddenly felt a bit touched.

This kind of straightforward answer implies having encountered certain difficulties.

"Being a doctor is just a profession, but there's always been polarized assessment and expectations of doctors. Moreover, a doctor's career is tied to many factors. A doctor's capability to treat is just one of them. As a doctor, you have to spend a lot of time dealing with non-medical matters. This greatly drains a doctor's energy, resulting in many doctors being constantly overwhelmed."

Zhao Heng arranged his thoughts and said.

He had already been restrained in saying this.

There were many things he hadn't mentioned, such as medical disputes and training regulations, which are like shadows hidden in the sunlight.

"Then where do you think the path and hope for doctors lie?"

Hearing Zhao Heng describe the precarious situation of doctors, Wei Wei couldn't help but ask.

"There is no path or hope. Like a candle, once it's burned out, it's gone, and that's that."

Zhao Heng shook his head slightly and said.

Everyone living in this world is like a candle, burning themselves.

Hearing Zhao Heng's words, Wei Wei fell silent.

"Dr. Zhao, are you always this pessimistic?"

After a long silence, Wei Wei finally asked slowly.

"This isn't pessimism. I've heard a saying, 'Only those who recognize life for what it truly is and still have the courage to face it are true warriors.' It's because I see the essence of the doctor's profession that I can carry on lightly and do what I must."

Zhao Heng said.

"You're really different."

Hearing Zhao Heng's words, Wei Wei couldn't help but take another closer look at him.

After that, Wei Wei asked Zhao Heng some more questions, and the two of them had an in-depth conversation.

By the end of the interview, the waiter was already waiting impatiently to serve the food.

"Alright, the interview is done, we can eat now."

Wei Wei packed away the equipment and signaled the waiter to serve the food.

Soon, the waiter brought the dishes. Looking at Zhao Heng, Wei Wei suddenly and seriously said, "Dr. Zhao, can we become friends?"

"Aren't we already friends?"

Hearing this, Zhao Heng smiled and said.

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