"Dr. Zhao, let's wish for a pleasant cooperation."

Seeing Zhao Heng readily agree, Wang Yaoqing secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said with a bright smile.

Revealing his ace in one go, this move could be said to be risky. If it were regular business dealings and competition, Wang Yaoqing would be digging his own grave with such an approach.

But facing Zhao Heng, who wasn't even a businessman, this method worked instantly.

As for the profit distribution, while Wang Yaoqing cared about it, he was more concerned that once this anesthesia assistant software succeeded, his company could enter the medical software market.

This market is still a vast, untapped space waiting to be developed.

The key point is that many software companies want to venture into this field but are stuck on developing the core of medical software, which is clinical data.

Only those proficient in both medicine and programming can build data models based on various clinical data, serving as the foundation for application software development.

One could say that Wang Yaoqing was incredibly lucky to have encountered a doctor like Zhao Heng, who excels in medicine and understands programming.

"Yes, let's have a pleasant cooperation."

Zhao Heng also nodded with a smile.

With the intent to cooperate established, the atmosphere at the dining table quickly became very friendly.

Seeing this, Xu Man Ni also felt happy for Zhao Heng.

She watched Zhao Heng's progress step by step, from assisting in surgeries to becoming a full-fledged anesthetist, and now developing software. This feeling of witnessing the journey filled her with pride.

"Dr. Zhao, why don't you come to our company sometime? On one hand, I can prepare a dedicated office for you, and on the other hand, we could sign the contract."

Wang Yaoqing seized the moment and said to Zhao Heng.

He made it sound like inviting Zhao Heng to the company was just to prepare an office for him rather than to sign a contract.

From this, it's clear that Wang Yaoqing's skills in interpersonal communication were excellent.

"Sure, that's fine."

Zhao Heng nodded again, realizing once more that Wang Yaoqing was quite adept at interpersonal relations, not coming off as pretentious or annoying.

It felt natural and as if he genuinely considered others' perspectives.

This level of skill, Zhao Heng estimated, would take him several years to master.

The meal that followed was enjoyed by everyone, and after eating, Zhao Heng and Xu Man Ni returned home together. As they were leaving, Wang Yaoqing privately pulled Zhao Heng aside, regrettably saying that if Zhao Heng's girlfriend hadn't been there today, he might have shown Zhao Heng some "sights."

Back at Xu Man Ni's home, sitting on the sofa, Xu Man Ni asked Zhao Heng, "When we were leaving, what did Boss Wang whisper to you?"

"Nothing much."

Zhao Heng could only play dumb.

He knew that for people in business, dining, drinking, socializing, and then seeing the sights were quite normal.

Of course, for Zhao Heng, he'd never been to such places, though he'd heard about them during school.

"Did Boss Wang feel it was inconvenient to take you to certain places because I was there today?"

Xu Man Ni looked at Zhao Heng with a knowing smile.

"How did you know..."

Zhao Heng was a bit surprised that Xu Man Ni guessed even this.

"There's nothing difficult to know about it; that's just how business people are, and what man isn't into that kind of thing?"

Xu Man Ni had several relatives in business, so she had heard quite a bit.

"Ahem, I've never been, so don't lump everyone together like that."

Zhao Heng defended himself.

"I trust you wouldn't go, but I know several associate chiefs and chief doctors in our hospital who are long-term members of some clubs."

Casually, Xu Man Ni mentioned another piece of gossip.

"You know even that?"

Zhao Heng was amazed that people went to clubs discreetly, yet Xu Man Ni knew about it?

"If you don't want people to know, don't do it yourself. Take the deputy chief of neurology, Ning Yunhao; not only is he a long-term member of a club, but his wife even came to the hospital over those matters, causing quite a stir at the time."

Xu Man Ni continued.

"Are you talking about the dean's loyal follower Ning Yunhao?"

Zhao Heng asked.

It's true that birds of a feather flock together; with so many rumors surrounding the dean, his loyal follower wasn't much better either.

"Who else could it be? He's got a lot of gossip, not only being unclear with the department's nurses but also flirting with pharmaceutical reps outside."

Discussing gossip, Xu Man Ni was instantly intrigued.

"Uh... Can someone like him really become an associate chief?"

Zhao Heng finally voiced his doubt.

"Skills and character are two different things. Actually, when Ning Yunhao first joined neurology, he was quite skilled in surgery; otherwise, how could he become an associate chief? It's just that as he faced more temptations, he changed."

Xu Man Ni said with some sentimentality.

Such people who earn their status and position through hard work only to fall to temptations are all too common in her observation.

She fervently hoped Zhao Heng would not become one of them.

"Well, I have you, don't I? With you, why would I look at other women?"

Zhao Heng embraced Xu Man Ni and said.

He wasn't lying; with Xu Man Ni's appearance, figure, and demeanor, she'd easily score at least 96 points. This is putting aside that she's a healthcare worker, busy with work, leaving little time for self-care.

"I'm pleased to hear that."

Xu Man Ni smiled.

"What do you think of Boss Wang?"

Zhao Heng asked again.

It was undoubtedly an important matter, so he valued Xu Man Ni's opinion greatly.

"He seems like a pretty outstanding businessman, and compared to many others, he appears to have more principles. I think he's alright."

Xu Man Ni shared her opinion.

With many relatives in business, she had seen a lot more than Zhao Heng when it came to these things.

"Okay, that'll work for me."

Zhao Heng nodded. He had known Wang Yaoqing since he brought Shu Xin's grandmother for treatment, and over this time, Zhao Heng thought quite highly of him.

"If this software succeeds, you could basically achieve financial freedom. How do you feel about that?"

Xu Man Ni said with a smile.

"I guess I'm a bit relieved."

Zhao Heng thought and spoke honestly.

In truth, the economic pressure had always weighed on him, and in a place like North City, without money, you are nothing.

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