Chapter 866 Too Tame
Cai Qiong looked worried while standing in the courtyard of the Bazhaixiang hospital branch.
The sky was as blue as a coastline, and the clouds were as white as the clouds shown in European and American films. Even the important people sent to the hospital smiled like those in Japanese films.
Everything went so smoothly that it made Cai Qiong tremble.
When was the last time things went so smoothly? Oh right, it was during his national college entrance test. Cai Qiong had successfully gained a life achievement of passing through a major test in his life with high marks that were 50 marks lower than his trial examination. Then… he was sent to medical school.
Even after twenty years, when Cai Qiong remembered the moment he received his letter of admission, he still felt a chill down his spine. He would not be in such a miserable stage if he did not study in medical school.
If he had some other job, he would not be tied down to the point that he could not leave.
“Why is your face so horrible? Aren’t things going quite smoothly?” Chief Physician Li walked over with a smile.
It had been some time since he wanted to do a project related to public health. He never thought that supporting Bazhaixiang would provide him with a chance.
In the present, clinical medicine and public health were separate things. Experts who mastered both clinical medicine and public health such as R. Koch, Yan Fuqing, and Wu Liande could rarely be found after the seventies and eighties. However, Chief Physician Li was not prepared to become like those top-class doctors. With his current position, regardless of whether it was public health, preventative medicine, or disease control, a lot more trouble can end up happening as compared to clinical medicine.
Cai Qiong still looked so gloomy and said, “It’s going too smoothly? Aren’t you scared?”
“What are you scared of?”
“Natural disasters and manmade disasters!” Cai Qiong said seriously with a stern expression.
Chief Physician Li sighed. Honestly speaking, if he had a chance, he would have replaced Cai Qiong a long time ago, and it would not be for any other reason aside from getting a good omen.
Unfortunately, the road was not cleared yet, and it was impossible for the provincial hospital to send someone via helicopter just to get a good omen. He was not that important in the hospital, and the provincial hospital was not that rich as well.
When Chief Physician Li thought about this, he frowned. Since when did Yun Hua Hospital become that rich?
“Has the office been cleared yet?” Chief Physician Li decided frankly to just talk about the specifics of his work.
Cai Qiong’s stared at the corner of the first floor and said, “We have the middle-aged ladies hired by Yunli to work for us. All those couches have been removed. They’re cleaning up the place right now.”
“We’ve received all the items required for an office?”
“The Bazhaixiang branch hospital lent us some, and Yunli gave us another batch. It’s sufficient for the time being.” Cai Qiong looked solemn.
“Isn’t that pretty…?” The chief physician wanted to praise Cai Qiong but he held back when he saw his face.
“I remembered that things went quite smoothly during my wedding.” Cai Qiong stared at Chief Physician Li, and there was a warning tone in his voice. Plus, his words seemed to hold a serious reminder. “My matchmaking and marriage were quite smooth. The weather was good as well. There was not a single cloud in sight, and the weather was neither too hot nor cold. My child was born smoothly as well. Without needing my help, she found someone with good genes to father her child…”
Chief Physician Li did not want to listen anymore. He coughed and said, “Old Cai, let us talk about the work first. Um… when will the disinfectants arrive?”
“They’ve already arrived, and they’ve been sent to the warehouse,” Cai Qiong replied. “They were brought over personally by Zuo Cidian from Yun Hua Emergency Medical Center.”
“Why is he so… enthusiastic?” Chief Physician Li could hardly believe that.
Cai Qiong nodded and said, “According to Zuo Cidian, Doctor Ling supports us in doing public health.”
He spoke in the way parrots spoke when they tried to learn how to speak. He also had a frown on his face, making him look like Zuo Cidian.
Chief Physician Li did not laugh. He could not help but put his hands together and started to mutter.
Cai Qiong felt his heart thump, but a smile was seen on his face. “Did something bad happen? Actually, it’s okay to be unlucky sometimes. We can’t always expect good things to happen…”
“We’ll do what we need to do. It doesn’t matter to us whether he supports us or not.” Chief Physician Li quickly affirmed his beliefs, making himself confident. He had goals and ambitions when he came over to Bazhaixiang. He even prepared to be regarded with hostility or be dragged down in his work. Now, Chief Physician Li at least had official support, and for him, that was not really a bad thing.
Cai Qiong was very disappointed. He gazed into the distance, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Chief Physician Li ignored him too. He went to check on the spare items in the warehouse himself, and he realized that the warehouse was completely stocked from disinfectant, computers, to all kinds of sticker papers.
Certainly, it was not as huge and well-equipped as the provincial hospital during their promotion period for public health, but with the current condition in Bazhaixiang in mind, he could not ask for more.
“This is good…” Chief Physician Li was in incredibly high spirits. He also talked pleasantly with the pharmaceutical sales representative guarding the warehouse. “I forgot to ask, which company did you all come from?”
“Yunli Medical Company. I’m Mai Chun from Yunli Medical Company. You can just call me Young Mai.” Mai Chun was smart now, and she became enthusiastic when she heard Chief Physician Li’s tone.
Chief Physician Li was full of frustration because of Cai Qiong. Now, when he heard a clear and melodious female voice, his mood turned better. He touched his chin and said, “Yunli Medical Company is recently doing quite well in Bazhaixiang. You appeared at all fronts of the rescue effort. What are you thinking of achieving?”
“Our company aims to provide the best service. So, when we know that Doctor Ling has decided to take part, Yunli Medical Company must follow him.” Mai Chun tried to go through the formalities.
Chief Li nodded gently. “Is that so? I can tell that you brought quite the complete supply of goods over. Could you contact logistics and tell them to prepare more items? Once the road is cleared, send all of them to me. Of course, if Yun Hua Hospital is your only customer, just ignore what I said. Hahaha…”
“How can that be? Just rest assured…” Mai Chun’s eyes sparkled, and she added Chief Physician Li’s WeChat. She turned around and sent him out before she shouted in the company group chat. [When I came over to Bazhaixiang to give help, I got myself a major business deal!]
Tons of words quickly popped up in the small group.
[How big is that?]
[It’s business given by Doctor Ling, right?]
[So jealous of you. It must be business given by Doctor Ling.]
Mai Chun smiled when she saw the texts. She was so happy that she sent out three photos of handbags, together with a cute picture with the caption: Which one should I buy?
Discussions instantly started again in the group chat.
[Doctor Ling is really handsome and has good luck.]
[Sob, sob, sob… I want to get a handbag too…]
[By the way, Young Mai, from whom did you get the business deal? What did they want?]
Mai Chun proudly typed out the words ‘provincial hospital’ and wrote, [I can’t share the details, and I hope that all of you can keep this a secret for me. Argh, I can’t continue with this. I need to prepare food for Doctor Ling.]
Again, rows of texts popped up in the group chat.
Mai Chun put away her phone and happily went to prepare food.
Tonight’s dinner would be stewed potatoes with beef. The potatoes were grown by the villagers. The beef was reared by the villagers, and the pot was also bought by the villagers. Even the chef was selected from among the villagers.
Even so, compared with the dining area, which could not be considered a cafeteria in Bazhaixiang, the food prepared by the villagers was much better.
Mai Chun believed that after the chef learned how to cook through the live lecture given by the company’s head chef through the video call, the food and beverage today could satisfy Miss Tian Qi’s basic requirements.
“Young Mai, your side is in charge of dinner tonight, right?” Zuo Cidian chuckled and appeared in the scullery.
Mai Chun knew that Zuo Cidian was Ling Ran’s greatest lackey, and she immediately said, “It’s by us. The main course will be stewed potatoes with beef, and the side dishes are stirred-fried beef with green bell peppers, Kung Pao Chicken…”
“You don’t have to tell me the name of the dishes. I just came over and asked to see whether it’s convenient for you to prepare food for a few more mouths.”
“How many people?”
“Two or three. They’re Chief Physician Li, Department Director Deng, and a senior attending physician from the provincial hospital, though I’m not sure whether they will come or not?” Zuo Cidian smiled faintly. “Doctor Ling was thinking that it’s not easy for them to perform public health, and he wanted them to eat something good…”
“Since this is Doctor Ling’s request. That should not be a problem.” Mai Chun resolutely made an “okay” gesture.