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Chapter 542 I Am Not a God (Please Subscribe)

The phrase "retire gracefully at the height of one's career" carries a lot of meaning.

"Mr. Chen? What do you mean?" Fang Ziye wanted to ask for more details.

It was not Chen Guangbai himself who said that Chen Guangbai was an excellent traditional Chinese medicine doctor, but Wu Xuanqi.

Judging by his age, Chen Guangbai is now approaching fifty. Dr. Chen had his son late in life and is now over eighty years old.

If we go back ten or twenty years, Fang Ziye felt that he might have been able to learn something.

"The upper nine classes are: first-class Buddha, second-class immortals, third-class emperors, fourth-class officials, fifth-class distillers, sixth-class pawnbrokers, seventh-class merchants, eighth-class customers, and ninth-class farmers. The middle nine classes are: first-class scholars, second-class doctors, third-class feng shui masters, fourth-class fortune tellers, fifth-class painters, sixth-class physiognomists, seventh-class monks, eighth-class Taoists, and ninth-class musicians and chess players."

"Although such rhymes no longer exist in today's society, the status of doctors in China has always been a rather sensitive issue."

"Don't you also think that my decision to give up being a doctor simply to make money was a violation of my father's wishes?" Chen Guangbai asked.

Fang Ziye shook his head: "President Chen, no one has talked to me about this topic, and I haven't dared to think about it either."

Now, Chen Guangbai has already achieved great success and fame, reaching the realm of true financial freedom. How could Fang Ziye dare to comment on his choice?
If Chen Guangbai has accomplished nothing by now, then in the eyes of the world, his choice back then was a mistake.

Consequentialism is reliable everywhere.

"Have you ever thought about changing your way of life? I can help you break out of your current circle." Chen Guangbai didn't waste any words, but directly cut into Fang Ziye's heart.

What Chen Guangbai calls the "circle" is actually the same "crowded circle" that Fang Ziye is currently in.

An alternative form of domestication.

Using someone else's tools means you can't do whatever you want; instead, they control many of your channels.

Even Fang Ziye's teachers were helpless against this kind of control.

Hospitals have rules and regulations that prohibit refusing to treat patients. You can never control who registers for your appointment, but others can!

That's the fundamental point.

Fang Ziye resisted the temptation of the fragrant food and said, "President Chen, actually, my current situation is pretty good, isn't it?"

"I feel quite free here in the sanatorium, and I can do many things I want to do."

But how could Chen Guangbai not know Fang Ziye's concerns?
He then remarked with a sigh, "You can't deny that as a human being, you're bound to fall into a certain circle."

"Our lives are nothing more than centered around where you live and within the radius of your activity range, and you move around within this objective circle."

"The same applies to what we do. Some people do it to support their families, some do it to earn money for a higher quality of life, and some do it for fame, fortune, and money."

"No one can escape this category."

"Even different people have different definitions of happiness."

As Chen Guangbai finished speaking, he slowly took a sip of tea, and Fang Ziye, feeling thirsty, also took a sip.

The tea has a slightly bitter taste at first, but a unique fragrance lingers in the aftertaste. Fang Ziye, who has drunk a lot of tea, knows a little about it.

"So, Xiao Fang, you also need to think carefully about what makes you happy. This is one of the pains we have to go through in our growth."

“Happiness is a choice!” Chen Guangbai said.

This is the first time someone has discussed the word "happiness" with Fang Ziye, and from a relatively high perspective.

It can be said that this was explored from a philosophical perspective.

However, Fang Ziye's happiness was simple: "President Chen, I may not have your broad vision or your high perspective."

"I feel quite happy now. I have a good income, my parents are proud of me, my girlfriend is great, and my two mentors are also very good to me."

"My team is also thriving right now..."

Chen Guangbai retorted, "Then why did you come to the Enshi Sanatorium? Wouldn't it have been better to go back to Zhongnan Hospital?"

"Humans are all greedy; you're not as good as me in that respect."

"Those who have no money covet money; those who have money covet fame; those who have fame covet power; and those who have power covet their lives!"

Fortunately, everyone's life cycle begins and ends at the same point, and no one can break this constraint!

"Apart from that, no one is without greed; it's just a matter of how much or how little they are greedy."

"The economic foundation is the cornerstone that determines everything above. Without the support of the economic foundation, the so-called seclusion or retirement is nothing more than a self-proclaimed 'elegant name'."

“Ziye, you come from a village. Do you think the people in your village would be happy living a secluded life in the mountains, struggling to make ends meet?”

"If you have money, you'll be happy!" Chen Guangbai directly exposed all of Fang Ziye's pretense.

Fang Ziye was completely at a loss for words: "President Chen, are you happy now?"

When he couldn't defend himself any longer, Fang Ziye naturally resorted to fighting fire with fire!

Chen Guangbai shook his head decisively: "If I were happy, I wouldn't come here to relax. I have too many worries every day."

Fang Ziye then said, "President Chen, you don't even have any happiness. Do you really think that letting me switch tracks will make me happy?"

"Since I'm not happy either, I've decided to scale back my ambitions a bit!"

"Enough to eat and wear is enough."

Chen Guangbai frowned slightly, but did not force Fang Ziye to do anything.

It's impossible for Fang Ziye to have achieved his current professional success without his own ideas; he even has his own ideals, though he hasn't reached that point yet.

Chen Guangbai then said, "Eat something. I know you probably haven't eaten."

"Okay, Mr. Chen." Fang Ziye then began to eat without any hesitation.

Relying on the habits he developed during his previous hospital stay, Fang Ziye still adhered to the principle of eating whenever he could, for fear that some emergency would delay his mealtime and cause him to go hungry for nothing.

After the meal, Chen Guangbai offered to take Fang Ziye home, but Fang Ziye declined.

Watching Chen Guangbai leave in his car, Fang Ziye seemed lost in thought.

The word "happiness," like "freedom," can have a broad or narrow definition.

Fang Ziye did not choose to take a taxi home, but instead checked the bus routes and then went to the bus stop.

After getting into the car, Fang Ziye began to scroll through his chat history with his two junior brothers.

Since Deng Yong called me on the 10th of last month, my two junior brothers have started chatting with me one after another.

Lan Tianluo: "Senior brother, the patients in the department have become increasingly difficult to manage lately, and the complaints from family members and patients are also increasing. Even Teacher Deng is starting to feel the pressure."

Jie Han: "Senior, I never imagined that the department would become so chaotic after you left."

"But senior brother, you should just enjoy your trip..."

November 14th.

Lan Tianluo: "Senior brother, I'm also planning to leave. Anyway, I'm just a resident physician and don't need to take on any emergency role."

"Recently, many people have been asking our department about your whereabouts, senior!"

Lan Tianluo: "Dean Wang and Professor Du both came to the department today. The patient was dissatisfied with the surgical outcome and reported Professor Deng."

"The director of the medical affairs office just arrived yesterday, and the hospital director and Director Du arrived today."

Jie Han: "Senior brother, I suddenly realized that being a junior doctor is quite good. Even if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up."

"I heard today that Professor Liu Huanglong's father-in-law came to Zhongnan Hospital in person. I wonder what happened. But Professor Liu really has a strong temper!"

"He said that if we really made a scene, he would post the video online!"

November 17th.

Lan Tianluo: "Senior brother, I've found out that many of the patients in our department were actually brought here by someone on purpose!"

"But we don't know exactly who it is yet, and we probably won't be able to find out."

"Now, some of the patients in the department have been discharged one after another, but some have stayed."

"I heard from Director Deng that the health system in Hubei Province has been a little out of control lately! But things won't escalate."

"The provincial discipline inspection commission came to the department, searched around, didn't find anything, and then left..."

November 21st.

Lan Tianluo: "Senior brother, the turmoil in the department has finally subsided, as if nothing ever happened."

"There are far fewer patients making appointments for hospitalization. Today, the head nurse made more than twenty phone calls to get six people admitted."

"The storm has passed, that's good."

Lan Tianluo: "I'm quite envious of Senior Jie. He will graduate with his master's degree after his defense in January, and his residency training will end in four months."

Lan Tianlu is a third-year professional master's student this year. After completing his residency training next March, he can apply for graduation, just like Fang Ziye did back then, and will have a long vacation.

Lan Tianluo is not an option. Although he and Jie Han entered the hospital in the same year, he was a regular resident in his first year, and after leaving the resident training program, he re-entered the resident training rotation.

"Senior brother, you've had it tough too. You're always the one charging into battle, and many people have turned their attention to you, while the rest of us haven't received any attention."

"Some people say you're a traitor, some people say you..."

"Anyway, they used really harsh words to insult you; even Dean Wang and Director Du insulted you."

Fang Ziye stopped reading here and went straight to the latest article.

Lan Tianluo just sent a message: "Senior brother, I've already asked Qi-ge for leave. He'll be coming to Enshi on the 18th. Should we book a hotel in advance?"

"Or perhaps, we could move into your villa?"

Fang Ziye then asked, "What are the arrangements for Hu Qingyuan and Feng Junfeng?"

"Did you come together or separately?"

December 18th is Fang Ziye's birthday. His junior brother and Luo Tingzhu both plan to come to Enshi to celebrate Fang Ziye's birthday, but Fang Ziye actually thinks it's quite troublesome.

However, since the other party had already arranged the itinerary, Fang Ziye could not unilaterally refuse.

Lan Tianluo said, "Hu Qingyuan is still an undergraduate. Didn't you give him some tasks? He's busy in the training room every day and only goes to the lab occasionally!"

"But this Hu Qingyuan is really amazing! His movements are incredibly smooth. Just who is he?"

Fang Ziye replied, "Didn't I tell you? The highest rank player is a streamer, so his hand speed must be fast, right?"

"People who are good at playing games generally have decent comprehension and operational skills." "However, their natural talent probably can't match yours."

Lan Tianlu replied smugly, "Senior brother, I've only ever admired you so far. Qingyuan is already quite remarkable. Please allow me to admire him too!"

"Compared to Qingyuan, Feng Junfeng is slightly inferior, but he's still alright, about the same as Senior Brother Xiong Jinhuan!"

Fang Ziye smiled after reading it: "I've already taken a screenshot, and Tingzhu has received it!"

Lan Tianluo retracted a message.

"Senior brother, please don't do this to me!" Lan Tianluo replied quickly.

"Xiong Jinhuan also received it. You actually used him as a combat unit!!!" Fang Ziye said.

"That doesn't matter," Lan Tianluo replied rather arrogantly.

Fang Ziye: "..."

After laughing for a while, Fang Ziye brought up the topic again: "Tianluo, I have already discussed my coming to Enshi with my master, and I will try not to stay here for too long."

"Fortunately, Master went abroad during this time, and you and your junior brother are still students. No matter how bad things get, you still have the protection of Han City University, so it will definitely not affect you."

"What about Professor Deng Yong?"

Lan Tianluo said, "Senior brother, Professor Deng is very likely to take over as the head of the orthopedics department, and Professor Du of the orthopedics department is basically guaranteed to be promoted to vice dean!"

"???" Fang Ziye looked at it, his face full of confusion.

Lan Tianluo said, "Senior brother, you don't think that Zhongnan Hospital and Wuhan University will be fools after this farce is over, do you?"

"And then you just gave up on orthopedics and trauma surgery?"

"After the resource controls are lifted, it only means that the benefits provided to those in power will no longer be available. The benefits that Zhongnan Hospital and Wuhan University should have received will remain unchanged, without any reduction whatsoever."

"So, Director Du and Professor Deng both got promoted after this incident was over."

"If Director Deng were to become the head of the Department of Orthopedics, and also the head of the Department of Surgery, and then be promoted to the position of head of the Department of Surgery, that would be wonderful."

"But senior brother, there's one more thing!"

"Your research assistant has already applied for resignation. She's about to take the postgraduate entrance exam, and I wonder how her final results will be."

"Professor Deng asked me to tell you that if you have a suitable candidate here, you can also suggest another one."

"The support you receive from the hospital and department will never change!"

Fang Ziye thought so too.

Zhongnan Hospital and Wuhan University have always treated him well, so the people behind this mess are certainly not Wang Xinghuan and Professor Du Xinzhan.

They don't want anything in return.

Fang Ziye's departure is tantamount to crossing the river and burning the bridge. On the surface, it seems that only Deng Yong and others are affected, but in reality, the people who are truly hurt are not Zhongnan Hospital!

Zhongnan Hospital has never made any promises to anyone and has always operated as a hospital.

Fang Ziye's sudden withdrawal caused a disruption in the supply chain, but it did not affect the hospital's operation. Only some transactions were interrupted, and there were some backlashes!
The patients must have had a lot of complaints, but no matter how much they complained, they wouldn't go so far as to kill Deng Yong and the others.

Normal leave, secondment, or being sent for further study and training for employees of Zhongnan Hospital are all very normal personnel changes within the organization.

Which law or individual stipulates that Fang Ziye, being highly capable, has no right to rest? No right to be conscripted?
"Tianluo, I need to stay here for a while, and I have some good ideas. If you have some free time, why don't you come to Enshi with Jiehan?"

"You saw it before, the scale and equipment of the laboratory in Enshi are much better than those in Hanshi, right?" Fang Ziye pondered for a moment before asking.

Just after he sent the message, he arrived at his transfer station and quickly got off the bus!
Then continue waiting for the bus.

"Senior brother, I don't think it's going to work. It's best not to move around too much during your residency training. That's what you taught me. But Senior Brother Jie can help you."

"I really want to come here. The training rooms, laboratories, and testing rooms there—that's what real testing rooms are like! I reckon they were built to the standards of top international laboratories!"

"Oh, right, senior brother, Brother Nie has also come to Han City," Lan Tianluo said.

"you win!"

Fang Ziye immediately corrected Lan Tianluo's wording: "Between Brother Nie Mingxian and me, there is no winner or loser. It's called mutual respect. What do you mean I won?"

"According to you, I also won between Tingzhu and me. And between you and me, I also won? Is that so?"

"Or rather, you won, Tingzhu won against me?"

"Oh, right, you've already called him Brother Nie. You're saying you've only ever respected one person? Aren't you afraid of being hooked up by Nie Mingxian and getting a beating?" Fang Ziye asked.

Nie Mingxian's talent is not bad. Lan Tianluo is expected to be at least thirty-five or even forty years old to catch up with his level.

Nie Mingxian was more than ten years older than Lan Tianluo. At that time, Nie Mingxian was already in his late fifties. Who would care whether Lan Tianluo was more powerful than him?
Lan Tianluo replied, "Senior brother, if Brother Nie wants to torture me, I'm really not afraid."

"To be honest, apart from you, who seems to have cheat codes, I'm not afraid of anyone else."

"Who cares? If you lose, you can fight again; if you win, you can celebrate."

"That's all for now, senior brother. I have to go to the lab now. You and Senior Brother Jie are almost done with your studies, and I need to prepare for my doctoral research as well."

After reading the message, Fang Ziye hurriedly said, "Take a closer look at the few research topics I sent you. I think they are all feasible. You can choose one; it won't be any worse than your miRNA project."

"Thank you, senior brother, thank you, brother-in-law." Lan Tianluo then sent a laughing emoji.

Very happy.

Fang Ziye treated him slightly better than he treated others.

……

After Fang Ziye arrived at the villa, he first took a nice shower. Then, the Gong family and the professor added him to the disease contact group and a discussion group privately organized by several professors.

Furthermore, the Gong family and several professors in the group were discussing the feasibility of treating several diseases.

Gong Jiahe wanted to transfer a severely burned patient over, and after seeing this, Fang Ziye quickly expressed his opinion in the group chat:

"No, please don't, Professor Gong, we don't have the facilities here to handle burns of this severity."

"I am completely unfamiliar with burns!!!"

Professor Gong replied, "Oh, right, Xiao Fang, you haven't had much contact with burn patients before. I forgot. Okay, we'll look for them again later!"

"Okay, Professor Gong, I'll go blow-dry my hair first, and then we can talk more," Fang Ziye said.

Just as Fang Ziye picked up the hairdryer and dried his hair until it was half dry, the phone rang again.

Fang Ziye picked it up and saw that it was from Liu Huanglong.

"Teacher Liu!" Fang Ziye's tone was very polite.

Liu Huanglong cursed and said, "Ziye, I knew you'd be easy to take favors but hard to repay them? Damn it, you almost dragged me down with you this time."

"Fortunately, my father-in-law has a strong contact list, so the message was sent directly to that location."

Academicians will have contact with leaders in some national-level science and technology committees, strategic planning, and policy formulation.

The academicians will exchange and cooperate with relevant leaders and experts from the science and technology departments, including the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

This is information that can be found directly online.

However, apart from that group of people, no one knows exactly which level of people they can directly contact.

But no one can guarantee that any academician or bigwig can't directly contact that person!

"Thank you so much, Teacher Liu!"

"It's because my abilities are insufficient, so I can only take emergency measures," Fang Ziye said.

Liu Huanglong shook his head and said, "Ziye, actually, I'm the one who came up with this thing."

"If the water is too clear, there will be no fish. If I hadn't gotten rid of that head nurse, the situation might not be as troublesome as it is now."

"Having vulnerabilities exposed to others is actually a form of security and self-protection."

"But it was resolved in the end."

"Also, Ziye, you should get ready. You might be nominated for the National Natural Science Award!"

"Huh?" Fang Ziye's tone faltered!
Liu Huanglong chuckled and said, "It's alright. We haven't left Hubei Province, but we've arrived in China first. This is funny only because it's a place, and it'll be funny for a while!"

Fang Ziye remained silent upon hearing this.

Then he asked, "Is it because of the micro circulator?"

"Yes, this thing has recently demonstrated its remarkable effectiveness in emergency rescue operations for several fires and explosions, making its value and practical significance even more tangible!"

“Ziye, I heard that the sanatorium has ample funding and relatively flexible hours. I hope you can make the most of it. When you have the opportunity and a suitable research topic, remember to consider your Professor Liu as your partner!” Liu Huanglong replied with a smile.

"Of course, Teacher Liu."

"You have shown me great kindness and now you have saved me from dire straits. You are my true benefactor, and I will never forget you," Fang Ziye said solemnly.

"You're too kind, you're too kind."

"Ziye, if I were after your reward, I'd rather compromise than do anything else."

"Cooperation and exchange mean sharing resources and assisting each other. It means that you need it and I can support you," Liu Huanglong said magnanimously.

"Thank you, Teacher Liu!" Fang Ziye replied before hanging up the phone.

Today, he learned a very, very powerful move from Liu Huanglong.

Give first, then take!

The sacred way of interacting with others.

Fang Ziye is not a god; he can't cure all diseases, nor can he easily resolve all situations!

However, Fang Ziye also had his own thoughts and plans.

Of the Thirty-Six Stratagems, running away is the best. After consulting with many people and thinking it over, Fang Ziye felt that running away was the best course of action. Otherwise, it would be like a quagmire, once it formed, one would sink deeper and deeper.

On the contrary, once you emerge from the mire, the power of nature and time is immense and will soothe all storms.

……

(End of this chapter)