As Zhao Heng and Liu Meng were chatting, a person entered the office.

"Director Liu."

Standing up, Zhao Heng greeted the newcomer with some surprise.

Because the person who came was none other than Director Liu Xuedong from the medical department, which in some respects held the power over the hospital's medical staff, and typically, healthcare workers feared being summoned to see Liu Xuedong.

Being called to the medical department meant there was a problem, and once a problem arose, it was either a paycheck cut or a reprimand and disciplinary action.

Thus, at Eastern Hospital, Liu Xuedong was known for his stern demeanor, famously dubbed "Black-faced Yama."

Liu Meng, equally surprised at seeing Liu Xuedong, immediately stood up, appearing somewhat nervous. After all, as a resident doctor, facing the medical department director who controlled the destiny of all healthcare staff in the hospital was quite intimidating.

"Xiao Zhao, I heard the comatose patient woke up?"

Director Liu asked directly upon entering.

"Yes, just woke up, and she's doing quite well."

Zhao Heng nodded and replied.

"Xiao Zhao, you really have a knack for awakening treatment. I've already shared this good news with my old classmates."

Liu Xuedong looked at Zhao Heng with great appreciation. During this time, he had been following the case of this poisoned comatose girl closely, as it concerned a doctor's future and fate.

Just a moment ago, upon hearing that the girl woke up, he rushed over from the medical department.

"Xiao Zhao, the patient's early recovery is a huge help."

After a pause, Liu Xuedong continued.

Now that the patient has woken up, the worst outcome in a medical malpractice assessment surely won't occur. Although the responsible doctor's license will certainly be revoked, this is still considered a positive result.

Otherwise, if the worst outcome were determined, criminal penalties would have to be faced.

"Director Liu, I just did what I had to."

Zhao Heng saw Director Liu's happy expression and felt somewhat odd, yet he replied courteously, as Director Liu was the head of the medical department, a big figure at Eastern Hospital.

"Xiao Zhao, if you need anything in the future, feel free to find me."

Liu Xuedong said happily.

He had previously heard of Zhao Heng, but it was through this incident that he truly appreciated Zhao Heng's talent.

It can be said that no other doctor at Eastern Hospital, or even at any comparable top-tier hospital, could guarantee awakening a drug-induced deeply comatose patient in such a short time, yet Zhao Heng did it.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Liu Xuedong left.

Only after Liu Xuedong left did Liu Meng feel somewhat awakened from her surprise and said, "Dr. Zhao, I've never seen Director Liu so polite."

"Even directors are human, they just appear too stern at times."

Zhao Heng replied.

As the head of the medical department, he certainly needed to be strict usually; otherwise, such a large hospital with so many healthcare professionals couldn't be managed well.

"Dr. Zhao, I guess Director Liu is only so amiable to you."

Liu Meng continued, further realizing she made a good decision coming to this department.

As the saying goes, leaning against a big tree for shade is good; now everyone at the hospital knows that Zhao Heng has good medical skills, but they subconsciously overlook that he also has good connections at Eastern Hospital.

Who would have thought the relationship between Zhao Heng and the medical department head could be so good?

"Personal connections are secondary; what's crucial is having strong technical skills."

Zhao Heng did not reject the idea of connections; he was pragmatic about it, but the key was strong technical ability, having one's core value.

"Yes, that's right."

Liu Meng nodded, feeling quite overwhelmed on her first day, yet also filled with expectations for her future work.

After a day's work, Zhao Heng arrived at the operating room to wait for Xu Man Ni to finish her shift.

During this time, they had both been busy with work, barely spending time together. Zhao Heng thought today was a rare chance when they both were on daylight shifts, so they could spend some quality time together after work.

They had considered such work-focused lifestyle before, but when it truly happened, it needed both of them to handle it well together.

While waiting in the operating room office at the end of the shift, nearly everyone greeted Zhao Heng before leaving, which was very different from when he was ignored during his assistant days in the operating room.

That dark time was now history.

After some time, Xu Man Ni, wearing her nurse uniform, entered the office. Seeing Zhao Heng, she apologized, saying, "Have you been waiting long? It was busy with nursing tasks today."

"No problem, go change and we'll go for a walk tonight."

Zhao Heng smiled and replied.

Just five or six days apart, even a couple seemed slightly formal.

In such a high-intensity work environment in a hospital, five or six days apart felt like an eternity for regular people.

"Okay."

Xu Man Ni nodded with some fatigue. Lately, she had been extremely busy as campaigning for operating room head nurse wasn't easy.

The head nurse of the operating room carries much more weight than in many other departments.

Whether it's organizing surgeries or other matters, numerous surgical department doctors, even deputy directors and directors, need to heed the operating room head nurse. Such an important position naturally draws a lot of interest.

In North City, particularly at Eastern Hospital, a top-tier hospital, medical staff have numerous connections and backgrounds.

While Xu Man Ni's uncle is the operating room director, the hospital doesn't have a rule against relatives in the same department, but this only increases her chances of being elected.

For such a crucial position, none of the veteran nurse candidates could confidently claim they would definitely be chosen.

After some time, Xu Man Ni changed her clothes and left the hospital with Zhao Heng.

When they arrived at the parking lot, just as Xu Man Ni was about to open the driver's side door, Zhao Heng said, "Today I'll drive; after all, I have a license too."

"Alright."

Hearing this, Xu Man Ni felt warm inside, looked at Zhao Heng, and nodded.

She understood Zhao Heng worried she was tired from work.

Zhao Heng got into the driver's seat. He obtained his license in his junior year, doing some part-time driving jobs for extra income, so he's quite familiar with various car models.

Moreover, Xu Man Ni's Tesla electric car, regardless of other aspects, handles quite well.

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