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Chapter 653 The Flavor of Old Wine (Please Subscribe)

In the Senior Professional Title Office of Spinal Surgery at Xiangya Third Hospital, Deng Dongkai pushed open the office door and turned around to say, "Chang Hao, close the door behind you."

Deng Dongkai is one of the leading professors in the Department of Spinal Surgery at the Third Hospital, and Chang Hao is his associate professor.

Chang Hao turned and closed the door. He was slightly overweight, with a jawline that made his face look a bit large. His flat nose twitched as he asked, "Professor Deng, how come Liu Gaobo was discharged from the hospital again?"

"The surgery was originally scheduled for this Thursday, but he applied to postpone it to next week, and now he's being discharged."

"If I remember correctly, Liu Gaobo is Chen Jiarui's relative, right?"

"I'll make a call and ask Chen Jiarui."

Chen Jiarui is an attending physician in spinal surgery and also works under Professor Deng Dongkai.

“Chang Hao, you don’t need to call Chen Jiarui anymore. I was the one who suggested Liu Gaobo’s discharge.” Deng Dongkai reached out and stopped Chang Hao from doing so.

Upon hearing this, Chang Hao took his hand out of his pocket again, his annoyance turning into a smile: "Professor Deng, how many beds should we add to our surgery schedule next Tuesday?"

The team has no shortage of this one surgery; there are plenty of patients waiting for surgery in the department.

Chang Hao just felt that Liu Gaobo's repeated changes of mind were a waste of everyone's time and feelings, and it wasn't that he absolutely had to do this surgery.

Deng Dongkai didn't answer the question, but instead asked, "Chang Hao, do you know a doctor named Fang Ziye in the orthopedics department of Hubei Provincial Central South Hospital?"

Chang Hao was taken aback for a moment, then narrowed his eyes: "Professor Deng, I feel like I've heard that name somewhere before, but I'm not very familiar with it."

Chang Hao is only an associate professor of spinal surgery. The barrier to spinal surgery in Hunan Province has not yet been broken. Even if he wants to get to know professors from other provinces, he has to see if those professors are in a good mood.

Chang Hao, an orthopedic surgeon, currently only knows doctors within his own hospital.

Each position has its own perspective. Chang Hao currently needs to devote more time to learning surgical techniques and carrying out research projects in preparation for promotion.

"Tap tap tap!" Just then, there was a knock on the door of the executive office.

A pretty voice followed: "Professor Deng, Professor Chang, this is Xie Xin."

"Come in," Deng Dongkai replied.

The door opened, and Xie Xin walked in wearing a floral long dress and a white coat. Her hair was tied in a bun, making her look exceptionally cool.

After Xie Xin entered, she said, "Professor Deng, I just sent a message to Professor Fang Ziye, but he hasn't replied yet."

"However, I think I can try." Xie Xin bit her red lips lightly.

Hearing this, Chang Hao slowly realized: "Oh, Xie Xin, the son-in-law of Liu Gaobo that you were talking about with Lin Chuan earlier, is also a professional in our orthopedics department?"

"Was Liu Gaobo circumvented by his son-in-law? Where does he plan to transfer to?"

"Zhongnan Hospital in Hubei Province?"

Chang Hao might not know a particular doctor at Zhongnan Hospital in Hubei Province, but he must remember the names of some of the more well-known hospitals in Central China. The name of Zhongnan Hospital also frequently comes up during academic exchanges…

Deng Dongkai stood in front of the chair, chin in hand, without sitting down. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Chang Hao, you haven't paid enough attention to the research progress in orthopedics in recent years."

"Professor Fang Ziye from Zhongnan Hospital is the orthopedic professor who developed and improved the miniature circulation device..."

"Alright, you can listen for now. In the future, you should read more of the information posted on the official account when you have time, and don't be too hasty."

Chang Hao felt like he was being scolded for no reason, but he obediently moved to the side and pricked up his ears.

Even though Fang Ziye is a professor at Zhongnan Hospital, that is not an absolute reason for Deng Dongkai to persuade Liu Gaobo to be discharged.

"Xie Xin, you yourself are in the oncology department. What are your insights on Professor Fang's recent research project on the combination of a micro-circulation device and chemotherapy for orthopedic tumors?"

"I think there was an academic report last time, did you go?" Deng Dongkai asked.

Xie Xin shook her head: "Professor Deng, I would like to go, but I am really not qualified."

"That academic report was by invitation only; those who didn't receive an invitation couldn't attend, and Zhongnan Hospital didn't send me an invitation either."

"It wasn't sent to my teacher either."

"I later heard that most of the attendees were professors specializing in bone tumors, including Professor Chi from our Third Hospital's bone tumor department."

“I called Professor Chi yesterday, and he said that if we can really secure a clinical pilot program in spinal surgery or bone tumors, he will do his best to cooperate with us and share resources.”

Chang Hao was a little confused and was about to speak when he saw Deng Dongkai reach out and cut his throat again: "Chang Hao, listen first, don't speak."

“Last night, Qiao Yongjian also called me. He gave a brief report on Professor Fang’s resume, saying that he is an extremely outstanding person.”

"Strong capabilities and a sharp and ingenious scientific thinking."

"Our spinal surgery department at the Third Hospital has always been in a precarious position in Hunan Province. To put it bluntly, those two guys in front of us don't treat us like human beings at all."

“Sometimes the Provincial People’s Hospital will also secretly put us down…”

"So, this might be an opportunity."

"Liu Gaobo is a local from Shashi. He chose to be hospitalized at our hospital instead of Xiangya or Xiangya No. 2 Hospital mainly because of his relationship with Chen Jiarui. It's easier to get things done when you know someone well."

"So, if we can keep Liu Gaobo here, we might actually be able to secure a clinical trial opportunity."

"After all?" Deng Dongkai didn't finish his sentence.

However, Xie Xin and Chang Hao both understood Deng Dongkai's meaning. This Liu Gaobo happened to be Fang Ziye's 'father-in-law'. If the other party was unwilling to go to Hubei Province for treatment, then he would most likely stay at Xiangya Third Hospital for treatment.

Having this connection naturally creates a closer relationship than with others.

Xie Xin didn't hide anything at this point: "Professor Deng, I'm quite familiar with Professor Fang and his girlfriend. I'll try my best to try!"

"Should we have Director Xie come forward? That would make it seem more formal," Deng Dongkai suggested.

Deng Dongkai is a professor at the Third Hospital. He can't be in charge of other specialties, but he desperately hopes that his spinal surgery department can rival the other two departments and share the 'Hunan Province'!

This requires a catalyst, and originality is absolutely the only chance to overtake others.

Xie Xin was able to move from the oncology department to the spinal surgery department to "practice" not only because she was a PhD in oncology, but also because Xie Youwen was her uncle.

Therefore, Xie Xin naturally chose spinal tumor surgery as her first step in establishing herself in chemotherapy regimens in the oncology department.

“Professor Deng, what I mean is, I’d like to make some private contact first and ask Professor Fang what he thinks. If he’s interested, then I’ll have Director Xie invite him.”

"This way, we have options for both advancing and retreating."

"It's a pity I used up my favors before..." Xie Xin was quite annoyed at this moment.

If Xie Xin hadn't used up the favor from last time, she could now use it on this clinical trial.

However, the last time a professor from the Department of Anesthesiology at Xiangya Hospital asked her to go to Zhongnan Hospital, they had already run out of supplies.

Looking back now, Xie Xin is filled with regret.

Compared to what was gained initially, the favors given out are no longer 'equal'.

"Alright, Xie Xin, you'll be in charge of liaising and communicating regarding Liu Gaobo's case!"

"But remember one thing: never tempt him, or it will backfire. Ask him more questions and ask him what he thinks."

"In addition, I will also be in contact with Professor Chi from the Department of Bone Tumors..." Deng Dongkai said.

The treatment of tumors, at least orthopedic tumors, is very likely to undergo revolutionary changes in the next twenty years. If we don't seize this opportunity to take the lead, we will lose the best chance to make a breakthrough.

Xie Xin was quite observant; while taking Lin Chuan on rounds, she overheard Liu Gaobo chatting with other patients…

After Deng Dongkai left the executive office, Chang Hao chatted with Xie Xin for a while longer.

He then pressed on, "Xie Xin, what exactly is the relationship between Liu Gaobo and Fang Ziye? I'm still a bit confused."

"According to you, Liu Gaobo's surname is Liu, and Professor Fang Ziye's wife's surname is Luo."

"Son-in-law? Name change? Paying respects?"

Xie Xin shook her head: "It's not a name change, nor is it a name acknowledgment. She is Liu Gaobo's current wife and Luo Tingzhu's biological mother."

"However, based on Liu Gaobo's interactions with other patients, it can be inferred that Liu Gaobo and Luo Tingzhu had a good relationship, or at least there were not many conflicts."

"This can be inferred from the fact that Liu Gaobo immediately requested to be discharged from the hospital after I called Professor Fang Ziye."

“If Liu Gaobo’s relationship with his stepdaughter is strained or very bad, then Liu Gaobo might not mention Fang Ziye during conversations with strangers.”

"Professor Fang Ziye won't just stand in the way because of this matter."

Xie Xin has very meticulous logical thinking.

There was no other reason than that she happened to be quite familiar with Fang Ziye, and in recent years, Fang Ziye had been making significant moves, which Xie Xin had been paying close attention to.

So she had actually had the idea of ​​cooperating with Fang Ziye for a long time, and she was ready to seize the opportunity as soon as it came.

After Xie Xin finished speaking, she was thinking to herself that her two junior brothers and sisters back then were just greenhorns who couldn't even afford to buy cell lines and had to exchange them online.

In just a few years, we have already reached this point.

"Thank you, Professor Fang, are you really not even thirty yet?" Chang Hao's expression was somewhat exaggerated. At thirty-five years old, his forehead wrinkles were at least as deep as fifty.

Three years ago, Professor Fang was just a soon-to-be PhD student, about to graduate with a master's degree!

"How old do you think he can be?" Xie Xin said, then sighed, put her hands in her pockets, and sighed again.

"The thing I regret most now is not that I used up Professor Fang's favor, but that when I first met him, I didn't think of recruiting him to our Xiangya Department."

"If only we had known sooner?"

Chang Hao listened to Xie Xin's感慨 (feelings/reflections), his expression shifting, before he decisively shook his head: "If everyone had known earlier, there wouldn't be a place for our hospital."

"According to Xie Xin, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing Third Hospital, Jishuitan Hospital, Huashan Hospital, West China Hospital, etc., have already overwhelmed him with money, let alone other conveniences?"

"That's really ruthless!" "No wonder Professor Deng was so cautious after hearing that Liu Gaobo was Professor Fang's 'father-in-law'. He should be more careful." Chang Hao had already finished reading most of Fang Ziye's resume.

These resumes are not from encyclopedias, but from Xie Xin's 'collection'!
A professor who develops an improvement to a micro-circulatory device is good enough to be nominated for the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars; Fang Ziye developed a whole series.

There is also a series of limb-saving surgeries for catastrophic injuries.

If Fang Ziye weren't so young, he would have already been armed with the titles of Outstanding Young Scientist and Yangtze River Scholar long ago.

……

After Fang Ziye and Luo Tingzhu's plane landed, Ruan Qiutao called to confirm that they had both arrived safely.

Ruan Qiutao then said softly, "Tingzhu, Mom is sorry, but Mom knows you are a good daughter. Even if your father and I have wronged you, you will not hold a grudge against your Uncle Liu and Liu Xia."

"After several days of careful consideration, your Uncle Liu and I have decided to follow your advice and wait a while."

"However, Mom still needs to explain a few things to you. Before we made this decision, we had already used our connections to inquire about Fang Ziye..."

"Mom doesn't want you to misunderstand, she just wants to be on the safe side."

Hearing Ruan Qiutao's unusually cautious tone, Luo Tingzhu felt like crying for a moment, but she quickly held it back.

She has grown up and matured, so she can quickly regulate her emotions: "It's okay, Mom. This is a big deal for Uncle Liu, and it's something that only happens once in a lifetime."

"Naturally, we need to be more cautious."

"This time, Senior Brother Fang was quite bold to make this suggestion, and Uncle Liu also has to take some risks."

"But if the clinical trial is approved, according to our research group's current prediction, Uncle Liu will experience significantly less pain in subsequent treatment."

"Including but not limited to the cost of money, as well as personal experiences." Luo Tingzhu tried to avoid talking about matters related to relationships.

The reason she was able to come to Shashi and visit Ruan Qiutao and Liu Gaobo's home so openly was because Fang Ziye gave her a lot of confidence.

Loneliness is a disease, at least that's what Luo Tingzhu thinks.

"Tingzhu, Mom wishes you a wonderful time and a happy marriage," Ruan Qiutao suddenly said.

Luo Tingzhu only told Ruan Qiutao about her upcoming marriage, but did not invite her to the wedding. Ruan Qiutao understood.

"Thank you, Mom," Luo Tingzhu said.

Ruan Qiutao then mustered up a bit of courage and asked, "Tingzhu, your Uncle Liu said he wants to attend your wedding. What are your thoughts on that?"

Some things need to be brought up first. If Luo Tingzhu can't bring herself to say it, then she should.

Luo Tingzhu was somewhat surprised after hearing this, but it didn't seem so scary, nor did she feel so uncomfortable.

When you have an emotional attachment, you feel that all the previous aversion and "hatred" are not so important, because life moves forward.

Fang Ziye nodded to Luo Tingzhu.

"Sure, Fang and I will send you an invitation, Mom."

"However, I've already told my teachers in advance that they'll escort me through the archway," Luo Tingzhu quickly explained.

"Yes, Heaven, Earth, Ruler, Parents, and Teacher!"

“Teachers can represent us,” Ruan Qiutao said.

……

After hanging up the phone, Luo Tingzhu felt much more relaxed, her posture became more upright, and she walked with more confidence.

Fang Ziye didn't say anything, he just pushed the suitcase alongside Luo Tingzhu.
After getting out of the car, the two took a taxi to the hotel on their own.

Because their wedding photoshoot is the day after tomorrow, and they arrived at the airport on Sunday noon, the photography company will only pick them up one day in advance.

After winding their way through the streets, the two arrived at the taxi stand and got into a taxi. Sitting in the taxi, Luo Tingzhu said, "My parents separated when I was very young."

“I haven’t seen them for almost twenty years, so I’m very nervous.”

Luo Tingzhu is only twenty-seven years old this year. They haven't seen each other for nearly twenty years. It's highly likely that Luo Tingzhu's memories of growing up only include the label of "parents".

Neither of them had any involvement in the first half of Luo Tingzhu's life.

Fang Ziye felt that Luo Tingzhu had almost gotten over her inner conflict, so he changed the subject and focused on the matter at hand: "Tingzhu, you and Senior Sister Xie Xin are quite familiar with each other in private."

"She just texted me, so why don't you decide?"

"There are many hospitals and teams that will be conducting clinical trials with our team, and I can't possibly pinpoint them all in detail!"

“Each of our core team members will be responsible for connecting with at least three to five hospitals to conduct clinical trials.”

"I'll take it easy and just take charge of the hospitals in Hubei Province," Fang Ziye said.

To develop new cancer-related clinical treatments, clinical trials must go through at least three or four phases, and each phase must have a sufficient sample size to support the treatment plan in being included in guidelines or articles.

The process will inevitably be tortuous and will take a lot of time.

This new approach differs from previous methods of limb salvage surgery for severe injuries.

Limb salvage surgery, strictly speaking, is just a minor adjustment to the operating technique. Senior professionals are qualified to make subtle adjustments to any surgery based on their experience and skill level in order to achieve the same result through different means.

However, clinical research on new chemotherapy regimens, or even radiotherapy delivery methods, cannot be conducted so casually.

Upon hearing this, Luo Tingzhu narrowed her eyes: "Senior brother, my suggestion is to agree. Xiangya Third Hospital is one of the best hospitals in Hunan Province. It has a large number of patients and is a very good clinical research cooperation unit."

"This is not just because of Uncle Liu's relationship, but because if we want to cooperate with Xiangya Hospital or Xiangya No. 2 Hospital, the other party may be more greedy."

Cooperation is about bargaining.

The stronger the partner you are, the less proactive you are in, and the more concerns you have.

On the contrary, hospitals that are not as famous but still very strong have less complicated relationships to manage.

"Senior brother, our project, after nearly two months of fermentation, is finally starting to show its fragrance!" Luo Tingzhu said happily.

Everyone has put a lot of effort, manpower, and resources into this project, and now that it is finally ripe, we can finally reap the rewards. Luo Tingzhu is naturally excited.

"Yes, it's been almost four months since we first came up with the idea for this project."

"Four months is actually very short, we haven't even reached one-tenth of the way, but the road ahead won't be that difficult, because we don't create original chemotherapy regimens, we just change the form of chemotherapy."

“Tingzhu, just you wait and see. Although we are living in Enshi, all the research projects we are working on will eventually take off, and the more they take off, the wider their impact will be.”

“Scientific research is a relatively fair track. It doesn’t depend on where you start, but on how far you run, how fast you run, and where the finish line is…” Fang Ziye’s tone was somewhat old-fashioned.

However, this is not Fang Ziye's fault, because scientific research accumulation, like wine, needs to be slowly settled.

It gets better with age, more fragrant and richer with time. It's always there, unchanging, but it needs years and time to prove itself...

This is the source of confidence, and also the foundation of strength.

"Senior, are you getting a lot of emails from professors requesting collaborations right now?" Luo Tingzhu asked again.

"I was talking about the professor, weren't I?"

Immediately afterwards, Luo Tingzhu mouthed to Fang Ziye, "The treatment of a prospective academician..."

Generally speaking, many professors in China will request to collaborate with you. It is highly likely that they will not be another professor, but rather academicians who exist outside the academic circle.

Academicians represent the pinnacle of a nation's scientific research, are the most outstanding representatives, and are the gatekeepers of a country's borders.

It's not that the title of academician gave them extraordinary abilities, but rather that they had already accumulated extraordinary abilities before they entered the ranks of academicians.

"Yes, there are quite a few."

"This time, we are in charge ourselves. We don't need to rely on others or act like a fox borrowing the tiger's power."

"Our team has the capability to defend everything and withstand any attack," Fang Ziye said.

"Professor Liu Huanglong, Professor Duan Hong," Luo Tingzhu muttered to herself.

Previously, Fang Ziye's research projects at Zhongnan Hospital were hampered by his low status and Deng Yong's own limited ability to manage the projects. Therefore, it was necessary to have someone who could safeguard the project's progress.

Fang Ziye chose Liu Huanglong, and then brought Duan Hong along as well.

There's no way around it.

"To possess a treasure is a crime; even a child carrying gold through a bustling market is a crime."
Ha ha.

"You have to give up something to gain something. You have to think about it. Professor Liu Huanglong also suffered hardships and a lot of grievances before he became a professor."

"All we can do is try to minimize the suffering our students endure," Fang Ziye said.

"Ah."

Luo Tingzhu snorted and then said in a low voice, "Senior brother, in addition to this topic, I have also started another small topic, which is about the construction of cell lines for degenerative diseases."

Luo Tingzhu then raised her voice: "Senior brother, although I don't walk as fast as you, I'm still walking."

"Simply crossing three directions at once is already my limit."

"Silly girl, do you think I'm with you just because you're so outstanding?" Fang Ziye patted Luo Tingzhu's hair.

"What else?" Luo Tingzhu asked.

"I was lustful at first sight," Fang Ziye replied.

The driver slammed on the brakes, glanced at the car, his Adam's apple bobbing twice, before sighing, "You young people these days... the world is going to the dogs."

Fang Ziye and Luo Tingzhu both blushed with embarrassment.

(End of this chapter)