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Chapter 557 Paving the Way for My Junior Brother! (Please Subscribe)

Lan Tianluo, Luo Tingzhu, and Jie Han all nodded in agreement.

Fang Ziye's vision and planning are increasingly showing the demeanor of a superior, and he is becoming more mature!
He not only has his own ideas about the research topic, but also has his own independent assessment in other aspects.

This was forced upon him, because there were no longer any close relatives who could help Fang Ziye, so he had to go through trials and tribulations on his own.

"Jiehan, Tianluo, let's go home together. We can chat at home, and there are drinks and snacks to eat," Luo Tingzhu invited.

Luo Tingzhu accepted Lan Tianluo's identity, and in her eyes, Jie Han had always been a good junior brother.

After the four of them agreed on the plan, they took a taxi back.

Back in the house, Fang Ziye and the others didn't leave the task of preparing snacks and drinks to Luo Tingzhu; instead, they all helped themselves.

After ordering another milk tea, Luo Tingzhu said, "You guys chat, I'm going back to my study to look at my thesis!"

“Okay, senior sister,” Jie Han replied with a smile.

“Okay, sis.” Lan Tianluo replied with a smile.

After Luo Tingzhu left, Fang Ziye said, "Tianluo, you should have collected enough data on functional reconstruction and post-traumatic injury in the department, right?"

"The remaining data, even if not all of it has been collected, can be left to my other senior or junior brothers to work on."

A research topic can have many sub-projects.

Lan Tianluo said, "Senior brother, the articles we have published so far have reached the part on limb transplantation. The data we have collected includes functional reconstruction of the lower limb and functional reconstruction of the upper limb. We will soon be able to publish RCTs, and the sample size is not small."

"What we haven't collected is the subtype, such as the impact of different incisions on operation time, amount of surgical bleeding, etc."

"The impact of clinical drug use on postoperative recovery."

Jie Han replied, "Senior brother, I've been quite busy lately, preparing my graduation thesis, so I haven't written any articles. Of the previous ones, I only have twelve left, and I've already published twelve."

"Of these, four have already been published, all of which are papers with scores of 20 or higher. The most crucial ones are expected to be at least six more that can be published in journals such as BMJ or higher."

Once the research project is completed, the results and data need to be collected gradually, and the feedback on the research findings needs to be submitted gradually; they won't appear in journals immediately!

It's not something an academician can successfully submit for publication in just one or two months.

"That's about right. With this much experience, our clinical research group can definitely crack the top ten in the country!"

"Even in the top five."

"The rest should also be left for Professor Liu and my master's groups. We can't take all the benefits," Fang Ziye said with a smile.

Then I opened the Yaha iced coffee and took a sip, feeling incredibly refreshed.

“Jiehan, your graduation is definitely not a problem, and your thesis writing ability is also not a problem. When you defend your thesis, you will have a much deeper foundation than I did when I graduated with my master’s degree. As long as you don’t make the same kind of blunder as I did during my defense, there will be no surprises.”

“Master is not here right now, and he hasn’t given me any plans for you. So, I’ll just put on a little airs and tell you about the paths you can choose to take later.”

"Next year, your most crucial task is graduation. Before graduation, our team will conduct at least ten pre-defenses. My mentor prepared more than ten for me before, and I will prepare more than ten for you. We will take our time to hone our skills. Slow and steady wins the race, and you can never be too careful!"

"That's one of them."

"Secondly, you can follow the path I've taken before and plead with the old professor to transfer you to the central hospital in Enshi or a town hospital to gain experience and seniority. It doesn't matter, just get some grassroots work experience in advance."

"This step can be skipped, but it can be planned."

"Third, you should apply for a provincial-level research project next year, and then complete your doctoral studies as soon as possible. Having a complete application and completion record will be extremely helpful for your application for general projects or the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Youth Fund."

"In the previous clinical research projects we collaborated on, because your senior colleague's qualifications were limited, you were not able to become collaborators, but only participants. Therefore, you need to accumulate some experience on your own."

"It won't be like this in the future."

"I will help you, senior brother. As for the subsequent research projects, I am already an associate professor. Anyone else who wants to get involved will have to get my permission first!" Fang Ziye's tone was serious.

A sense of helplessness mingled with unwavering resolve.

The reason why Fang Ziye was forced to cooperate with others in the past was because he lacked the qualifications. If you don't get a share of the pie, the progress of the project will not be fast enough.

One generation plants the trees, another enjoys the shade. His two junior brothers don't need to follow this old path; Fang Ziye is their tree!
“Okay, senior brother.” Jie Han nodded and silently took notes of Fang Ziye’s words.

"After I got back, I made notes and wrote them down."

Fang Ziye continued, "There is a fourth point: professional skills, basic skills, basic skills, and more basic skills."

"Once you two arrive in Enshi, if you have some free time, I will make a point of giving you some extra basic training."

"I expect you to master the basics within two years. Don't go out and do anything else until you've reached a high level of expertise."

"Basic skills are very important."

“Especially for Jie Han, if you don’t want to be held back by clinical practice in the future, you at least need to keep up with the pace of your peers.”

"If you want to run fast, you have to overtake your senior who is five years older than you!"

Jie Han's expression gradually turned solemn!

This is a part that he is quite worried about and lacks confidence in.

“Next up is Tianluo!” Fang Ziye looked at Lan Tianluo.

Lan Tianlu nodded and sat down properly.

"Professional master's degree holders are required to undergo standardized residency training! This is a path that every doctor must take; there is no such thing as graduating early."

"Your most important tasks for next year are two: one is to complete all the research projects you applied for previously."

"One is to secure the doctoral position here with Master," Fang Ziye pointed out the key point first.

Lan Tianluo nodded and said, "Senior brother, these two should be fine."

Then he pressed further, "What about the others?"

"Don't worry about other things for now. Your academic and professional experience is sufficient. There are no unnecessary tasks. Just follow along."

"Of course, you should be the core of our team next year. The research topics I plan to do next year are all related to data statistical analysis."

"What I told Liao Jia before is our focus."

"Another point is that my master is supposed to come back next year. But the current situation is that Professor Deng has returned to the trauma surgery department, so we don't know what will happen to my master next year!"

“This is also quite a headache,” Fang Ziye said, rubbing his scalp.

Lan Tianlu replied, "Senior brother, after Master returns, there will definitely be a good place for him to go."

"I heard from Professor Deng that after you return from Enshi, you will be assigned to take over the trauma center clinic to accumulate experience in leading teams and wards, in preparation for taking over trauma surgery in the future."

"This is what Professor Deng said at the gathering, so he shouldn't be lying."

"Actually, senior brother, you also have something to focus on. Could you tell us about it?" Lan Tianluo instinctively ate the melon.

Fang Ziye is now an associate professor, and he has high expectations for his plans for the coming year.

Yuan Weihong used to be an associate professor, but he didn't dare to ask his mentor about his career plans.

"As for me, I just need to make some money, get the research funding, take on two students, bring my mentor back, and finish the research I want to do. That should be about it."

"There are only so many things that can be done in a year."

Fang Ziye has been back from abroad for nine months, which sounds like a long time, but he has only done two clinical research projects.

Both procedures, one involving destructive damage and the other functional reconstruction, felt rushed.

Fang Ziye's prediction for the coming year is that he will spend a year, or one and a half, working on a research project in a relatively comprehensive manner.

Slow and steady wins the race; there's no need to rush.

In this way, during his five years as an associate professor, he would have made progress on at least five research projects. This kind of accumulation is hard to replicate nationwide.

Who can complete an entire research project in a year?
This is no small matter!

"They seem even more tired than us."

"Jie Han's guess was right; the higher you get promoted, the busier you become."

"There are no outpatient clinics or consultation surgeries yet. I have no idea how busy you will be after you come back, senior."

"Sigh..." Lan Tianluo glanced at the room with some concern.

Fang Ziye's busy schedule proves that his career path is very smooth.

However, this meant less time to spend with Luo Tingzhu.

A difficult choice.

"Do you have anything else to do tomorrow? If so, go back quickly. If not, go back and get some rest as well," Fang Ziye said, dismissing them.

Lan Tianluo said, "Senior brother, couldn't you at least wait until we finished our milk tea before leaving? We've already ordered..."

"Oh right, we also ordered milk tea," Fang Ziye said with a smile.

Then I started gossiping with the two of them, mainly about the outcome of Jie Han's blind date, whether Lan Tianluo found a girlfriend, and who in the department had found a girlfriend.

Wang Yuanqi's blind date was successful; the other person was also a resident physician, looking rather miserable...

Around 6 p.m., Fang Ziye unexpectedly received a call from Professor Zhou Yan, who suggested that if Fang Ziye had time during his vacation, he should go to Hunan Province to perform a surgery.

"Professor Zhou, I'm sorry, my schedule for New Year's Day is already full."

"I hope we can cooperate again next time and I'd like to learn from you," Fang Ziye replied politely. "That's a real pity. This time, the functional impairment is quite unique."

"Professor Fang, please continue with your work. I won't bother you any longer." Zhou Yan hung up the phone very discreetly.

……

After his two junior brothers left, Fang Ziye didn't spend time with Luo Tingzhu. Luo Tingzhu was still diligently preparing her excellent doctoral dissertation!

After finishing his preparations, Fang Ziye also saw that Luo Tingzhu was reading an electronic version of a monograph.

Seeing that Luo Tingzhu was working, Fang Ziye did not disturb her.

Instead, he took a few days off to relax and spent his time watching short videos.

The next day!

Fang Ziye is very busy.

I was busy looking at cars and picking them up this morning.

I originally planned to pick up the car last night, but I had to postpone it because I was having dinner with Liao Jia and my junior colleagues.

I saw the car in the morning and put down a deposit at noon!
The dealership informed me that I can pick up the car on the 1st.

When it was time to pick up the car, the remaining balance was to be paid. Although the salesperson strongly recommended that Fang Ziye take out a loan to buy the car and then use the remaining money to invest, Fang Ziye did not agree.

Fang Ziye's car wasn't too expensive; it was an Audi A6L luxury version, which cost 550,000 yuan after all the fees.

Fang Ziye didn't buy a lot of interior decorations!
Even Luo Tingzhu stated that although she likes cute things, a clean and tidy interior makes the car look more sophisticated.

After paying the deposit by card, Fang Ziye visited several people.

There weren't many people there, just Professor Deng Yong, Professor Du Xinzhan, and Dean Wang.

Although he didn't meet Dean Wang, Fang Ziye visited Deng Yong and Du Xinzhan's homes, had tea, and chatted with them.

Fang Ziye learned that although he had left, the two teachers were doing quite well and had even been promoted.

Vice President Du Xinzhan's proposal is just waiting for approval. If Deng Yong's position as the head of surgery is confirmed, he will inevitably be the next head of orthopedics.

With his overseas visit experience enhancing his resume, Yuan Weihong may take over as the director of the Department of Trauma Surgery.

Fang Ziye declined the two teachers' invitation to dinner and went back to accompany Luo Tingzhu to eat skewers.

Luo Tingzhu loves spicy food.

Fang Ziye went to see Nie Mingxian on December 31st!

"Knock knock knock!" Fang Ziye knocked on the door, and Liu Guo opened it.

Liu Guo thought it was a food delivery person!

She has retired from her shift in the emergency surgery clinic and is enjoying her vacation before being promoted to associate professor.

Seeing Fang Ziye, she felt a little shy, but then she remembered that she was already an adult and even older than Fang Ziye, so she said, "Dr. Fang, you've come?"

"Is that Fang Ziye?" Nie Mingxian, wearing a kitchen apron and wielding a knife, strode out quickly, looking rather intimidating!

Nie Mingxian then gave Liu Guo the knife and apron he was holding, and after pulling Fang Ziye inside, he began to berate him!
Spit flew everywhere.

Fang Ziye was passively scolded for twenty minutes.

Nie Mingxian's emotions finally calmed down: "If your name wasn't Fang Ziye, I really would want to change your surname."

“You know, changing your surname means being reborn,” Nie Mingxian said, looking him up and down.

Fang Ziye knew that his 'entanglement' with Nie Mingxian was not deep. They had no fellow disciples, no master-disciple relationship, no brotherhood, and were not even classmates.

Nie Mingxian came intending to seek refuge with his confidant.

Fang Ziye, on the other hand, he treated Fang Ziye as a confidant, while Fang Ziye went off to play yo-yo first.

"Brother Nie, calm down, are you calm now?" Fang Ziye greeted him with a smile, though he felt his smile was a bit smug.

"Well, it's almost there."

"Tell me, how are you going to make it up to me?" Nie Mingxian asked.

“Brother Nie, before I came here, I had already consulted my master. Your current position in the department is rather awkward.”

“The other associate professors who lead groups may not have as high a title as you.”

"So, I'm planning to ask my master to borrow you for a while."

"No!" Nie Mingxian didn't reply, but Liu Guo, who was in the kitchen, said after hearing this.

Upon hearing this, Nie Mingxian frowned slightly: "Ziye, the Enshi Sanatorium is a place that even Wu Xuanqi finds difficult to work in. He also has a close relationship with the old Chinese medicine doctor Chen. Do you really think it's a good place?"

Fang Ziye then looked at Liu Guo.

Nie Mingxian said, "You don't need to care about your sister-in-law's opinion, just tell me the truth."

Fang Ziye nodded: "It's really good."

“Brother Nie, you’ve been to Enshi before, you should have heard of it.”

"Nie Mingxian, are you planning to run away again?" Liu Guo asked fiercely.

Girls who can persevere in surgery are usually not very soft-hearted.

"What do you mean by 'running away'? I still have to go back to my hometown, right?"

"Moreover, Liu Guo, you know that my current professional title is actually in a rather awkward position. I've been a senior associate professor for a long time, but to become an associate professor, I either need to recalculate my years of service or take other steps."

“Besides, I’m very poor, I’ve already explained that to you,” Nie Mingxian said.

“It’s not like I care that you’re rich.” Liu Guo argued with Nie Mingxian in front of Fang Ziye.

“Liu Guo, I’m glad you don’t care, but I have to care. I need to have some savings so that my mother can be more at ease if she encounters any special circumstances.”

“I’m not trying to run away! I asked you to come to my house today to explain things to you,” Nie Mingxian said.

Nie Mingxian then explained to Fang Ziye, "Never mind that. I was originally planning to apologize and explain to her, but I didn't expect this..."

"Then should I leave?" Fang Ziye asked quickly.

Fang Ziye didn't dare to interfere in Nie Mingxian's love life at all!

The brothers advised reconciliation rather than separation, but Fang Ziye also didn't want to persuade them to reconcile. This was because Nie Mingxian had his own plans.

Nie Mingxian shook his head and said, "No need, Ziye!"

Then he looked at Liu Guo: "Liu Guo, I have never lied to you from the beginning. I decided to pursue you only after I was prepared to come back."

"I replied very quickly, didn't I?"

“I’m going back to Enshi now, not to escape, but for a short-term job transfer.”

"Director Qian said this alternative plan is good, why do you insist on making me stay in Wuhan and endure this?"

Liu Guo's expression was conflicted, and her feelings were undoubtedly very complicated.

Now that Fang Ziye, an outsider, is still around, she took a deep breath and said, "Whatever you want. Don't think that just because you convinced my dad, you've convinced me."

"Alright, alright, we'll talk about this later. Dr. Fang is still here, so please give me some face and don't argue with me, okay?" Nie Mingxian clasped his hands...

Fang Ziye stayed for dinner!
Liu Guo, with the composure of someone who hadn't experienced anything before, showed no temper whatsoever and greeted Fang Ziye and Nie Mingxian with a smile.

This girl's emotional control was so stable that it was frightening.

I guess he has a lot of experience and knowledge, and he was raised very well from a young age.

Compared to her, Luo Tingzhu's emotional control is much worse.

"Brother Nie, if you've made up your mind, just send me a message. But if it's really difficult, then you can stay in Zhongnan; communication is so advanced these days."

"It's very convenient for us to discuss this, so please don't argue!" Fang Ziye added.

It has nothing to do with Nie Mingxian's choice; I'm just advising the other party not to argue!

"It's okay. You think we're arguing, but we're just defending ourselves. It's not a matter of principle."

“I can handle it myself.” Nie Mingxian then took a deep breath.

“A place that even Fang Ziye finds acceptable must have many benefits. I must persuade Liu Guo.”

"It wasn't easy for me to get through this!" Nie Mingxian's last words were very heavy, as if carrying a mission.

Fang Ziye then left...

The following day, Fang Ziye drove his newly purchased car, with temporary license plates, and Luo Tingzhu on board, embarking on his journey from Han City back to En City.

In the passenger seat, Luo Tingzhu found it particularly novel. She had a snack bag hanging from her neck, which was full of food. Even if the two of them didn't eat at the service area, they certainly wouldn't go hungry...

"Senior brother, aren't we being a bit too cruel?" Luo Tingzhu asked Fang Ziye, her eyes flashing but her tone low.

Last night, the little girl named Yan Chu was crying her eyes out, thinking that Fang Ziye had stood her up...

(End of this chapter)