Chapter 1425: Chapter 568: The Importance of Currying Favor with Leaders, The Weight Presses Down

"Morning!"

Zhang Mingxing’s smile was somewhat awkward.

If it wasn’t for his career at stake, he definitely wouldn’t want to visit Tuya Hospital.

People value their dignity, just like trees value their bark.

After all, he’s a reputable person. Being publicly escorted out by Tuya Hospital’s security last time made him extremely angry.

But since he was at fault before, it’s not appropriate to really start a conflict with Tuya Hospital.

In terms of social status, becoming a vice president is essentially like being a cadre at the sectional level. However, the scale of Tuya Hospital is much larger than the Third Hospital, and its level is significantly higher. He can’t act high and mighty at Tuya Hospital, nor can he win arguments, so he can only begrudgingly accept it.

Who hasn’t suffered a few losses in adulthood? 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Is Dean Qilian awake?"

Zhou Can asked directly.

"I don’t know."

Zhang Mingxing instinctively distanced himself from Zhou Can, lest the hospital security, who have senses sharper than a dog’s nose, come to shoo him away again.

Twice coming to Tuya Hospital to find Zhou Can, he had been chased away by security, leaving him with psychological trauma.

He doesn’t want to try again.

The security at Tuya Hospital are quite rigid and dare to take action against him, which makes him fearful.

There’s a saying that the bold fear the reckless; this is exactly the reason.

"You don’t even know if Dean Qilian is awake? You’re here to visit a patient; at least show some sincerity! This is too perfunctory. I know, you certainly got the news that Dean Qilian’s health might make him unable to continue as the dean, so you hurried over to show your loyalty..."

Zhou Can never cares about gentlemanly manners when dealing with enemies.

It’s always good to nauseate the opponent.

"Ancestor, my living ancestor, please stop harming me, okay?" Zhang Mingxing didn’t dare to let Zhou Can continue speaking, hastily making a bow to plead with him.

This little ancestor really dares to say anything.

He even exposed Zhang Mingxing’s small schemes.

With Qilian’s health having major issues, Zhang Mingxing appears deeply concerned on the surface, but is actually ecstatic inside.

Anyone who’s been in a leadership role knows that without a superior’s transfer or retirement, there’s no opportunity for those below to rise.

Zhang Mingxing likely dreams of officially becoming the dean of the Third Hospital.

Even though the Third Hospital is already a mess and could collapse at any time, he still longs to be the dean.

To smoothly take over Qilian’s position, one must either have strong background connections or have someone influential backing them. For instance, Dean Zhu at Tuya has someone backing him. When initially running for the dean position, Cao Guozheng overrode others and supported him.

If Zhang Mingxing had such a patron, he wouldn’t need to grovel like a dog and repeatedly run to Tuya Hospital to recruit Zhou Can.

It’s not his choice; it’s because of Qilian’s instructions that he must come.

Gaining a leader’s recognition and trust is never an easy task.

There are countless people in the hospital who are desperate to please the dean. Why?

Because once you gain the dean’s recognition and trust, your future will be bright. The dean will shine like the sun on your path, providing countless promotion opportunities—so much that you can’t keep up.

Yet few can successfully gain the dean’s recognition.

Step by step, Zhang Mingxing climbed to his current position without any background, relying solely on his eloquence and his heart to please Qilian.

At that time, Qilian wanted to revitalize the Third Hospital and achieve something big, and Zhang Mingxing was the first to offer full support.

Including spending a fortune to introduce Japan’s cardiovascular specialists and full equipment. Such matters aren’t ones that Dean Qilian alone could decide. They must be brought to the hospital’s leadership meeting for discussion.

A majority in favor is required to implement them.

Without Zhang Mingxing, a heavyweight vice president, rallying support, Qilian wouldn’t easily accomplish these major tasks.

Over the years, Zhang Mingxing has been doing his utmost to please Qilian.

He doesn’t want to drop the ball at this crucial moment and be sabotaged by this old fox, Zhou Can.

Provoking conflict is always terrifying.

A few words can easily arouse leaders’ suspicion towards competitors.

The office is full of people who enjoy doing such things.

Even a one percent chance of Zhou Can’s words successfully stirring up conflict, causing Qilian to distrust Zhang Mingxing, is a risk Zhang Mingxing can’t afford to take.

Helplessly, he bowed to Zhou Can for mercy.

"Look at your scared and timid demeanor! You’re the vice dean of the Third Hospital, soon to be officially promoted; is there any need to be this afraid?"

Hitting where it hurts.

Zhou Can’s words, before stepping into the ward, made Zhang Mingxing break out in cold sweat once again.

This ancestor truly cannot be provoked.

The promotion to dean has not even started yet, but Zhou Can’s detailed account makes it sound so plausible, which is not a good sign.

Hopefully, it won’t cause Dean Qilian to feel any aversion.

Zhou Can pushed the door and entered the ward; it’s a deluxe room with two beds.

It seems that Qilian’s family already found a way to make arrangements; otherwise, such good treatment wouldn’t be possible.

Medical resources are currently one of the most scarce resources in society.

For ordinary people, finding a bed is challenging.

Patients with some status and power won’t settle for anything less than a special needs ward or a deluxe room.

Zhou Can looked at the patient on the bed; the other bed held an emaciated old man with white hair and beard. Being in this kind of ward, it’s unlikely he’s an ordinary person.

Because ordinary people have only two choices.

If the condition is mild, they stay in a regular ward. If serious, they go directly to the ICU.

Only those in positions of power and leadership can enjoy certain premium resources in healthcare.