Christopher Thompson
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The dishes were served swiftly. There was limited variety but each dish was uniquely crafted. The delicacy was lost on Zheng Ren as he only wanted to fill his stomach. No food could rival Xie Yiren’s homemade egg omelette, anyway. Zheng Ren’s abstinence made Su Yun the target of the department chiefs’ cajoling when it came to drinking. Su Yun was up for the challenge, although he seemed more sullen than usual, taking small bites of his food and sipping his alcohol. “What are you…
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“So stingy.” Department Chief Kong faked a glare at Su Yun then said with a smile, “Publishing in The Lancet often requires names with good reputations and credentials, up to a maximum of 20, I believe. Do you need me to take up one?” “16 names, and all of them must have a research background. There can only be two first authors. But I don’t need to be one,” Su Yun retorted confidently. “Then why are you being so stingy? I want five spots.” “Not possible,” Su Yun said…
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The lips of the CT room chief twitched. “Oh? What surgery?” “PJS.” Su Yun smirked—an expression that invited a slap to the face. He name-dropped the rare genetic disorder with no further explanation. Although Dr. Kong was a department chief in one of the top Class Three Grade A hospitals, he had never heard of Peutz–Jeghers syndrome, and the CT room chief could only vaguely remember seeing a scan of a patient with the disorder. Seeing both of their stunned expressions, Su Yun turned…
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Department Chief Kong was in a rush. He had not agreed to Zheng Ren’s plan to perform the CT scan the next morning. Instead, he immediately arranged for the patients to start fasting, then called up the CT room and arranged for a slot in the afternoon. That was fine with Zheng Ren. He did not bother to decipher what Department Chief Kong was thinking. As long as the CT scan was performed, the surgery could begin any time. He would not even mind a midnight slot. Zheng Ren had a series of those…
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Department Chief Kong was speechless. A pair of innocent and confused eyes gazed at him. Zheng Ren truly could not comprehend Department Chief Kong’s hesitation. Similarly, Department Chief Kong was at a loss. Despite his obvious hints, Zheng Ren was still in denial. In the end, the old chief gave up. ‘Let us try his method. If anything goes wrong, I’ll be there to handle things.’ He had already agreed to the surgery prior. Going back on his word would paint him as the bad guy.…
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As restless as he was, Zheng Ren obediently stayed in his single room for the next two days. He spent most of his time sleeping and replenishing his energy. Su Yun did not show up for those two days, citing multiple meetups as an excuse. Zheng Ren let the fellow be. Aside from sleeping, he read novels and talked to Xie Yiren. He was living the life of a true nerd. On the second day, they gave him another antibiotic drip. His fever had subsided and he felt much better. He was still young, so a…
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“Old Bao, what do you think?” Department Chief Kong asked when the two men left the wards. “Hm?” There was nothing beyond a muted response from Department Chief Bao. “Su Yun. The Lancet.” Simple words that had heavy implications. “Su Yun was from the cardiothoracic department, so you might not know him that well.” Department Chief Bao sifted through his memories and said, “Two years ago, he attempted 3D bioprinting for heart transplant. When I first heard of it, I thought it a…
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“Rest well. I’m going back now,” Su Yun said once the two department chiefs were gone. Zheng Ren wanted to follow Su Yun but was stuck here in the hospital. Although he had a single room to himself, it was not as comfortable as their own accommodation. Professor Gu had insisted he stay and Zheng Ren had no heart to refuse the old man. The ward was where he would remain. The two men parted ways and Zheng Ren returned to his single room. Feng Xuhui was still standing in a corner, in a…
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“You’re too kind,” Zheng Ren said with a smile on his face. “The interventional surgery that you performed today will have a great impact on your future career path.” Department Chief Kong finally revealed the true intention of his visit. “Is it convenient for you to conduct a few more surgeries these next couple of days?” Chief Kong was not overly polite, but from a department chief of a Class Three Grade A Hospital in Imperial City, the respect Zheng Ren had received already exceeded…
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Zheng Ren greeted them respectfully. “Chief Bao, Chief Kong, it’s a pleasure to meet you all.” “Please have a seat,” Chief Bao said jovially, “You’re one of us; there’s no need to be so formal.” After the customary refusals, both chiefs were seated on the sofa while Zheng Ren sat on a small stool beside the bed. Su Yun stood behind Zheng Ren with his head lowered. Feng Xuhui was stuck in an awkward position, not knowing whether it was appropriate to leave the room. “Let me…
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