On Ziyuan Road, right across from Xiangya Second Hospital, the crescent moon hung in the east, with scattered stars dotting the sky.

Zhang Boyuan was politely offering cigarettes to a few superiors.

After the series of crackling lighter sounds.

Xiang Dongshan glanced sidelong at Zhang Boyuan, speaking with a hint of melancholy, "Xiao Zhang, your junior seems to have quite some feelings for you, his senior brother."

"Talking and acting so officially, as if there's some medical dispute between us." 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Zhang Boyuan's almond-shaped eyes squinted into a narrow slit, his nostrils as smooth as his temper: "Director Xiang, the main thing is that Lu Cheng hadn't been to the teacher's side before. We never interacted, this is still a first meeting."

"You probably understand the situation somewhat."

"Besides, if it weren't for Xiao Lu bringing his girlfriend today, it might have been easier to talk."

"Didn't you often say that girls from Xiangxi are quite fiery?"

"Just now, Xiao Lu said his wife is Miao, right?" Zhang Boyuan looked at Peng Zhengyu.

Peng Zhengyu, the associate professor in the department, slightly younger than Chen Song, nodded gently and said, "Director Xiang, I think Lu Cheng is actually quite easy to talk to. Mainly it's his girlfriend who knows too much and has strong backing."

"That's why she's so forceful, even if you step in, she wasn't fazed."

This time Lu Cheng didn't bring many people, if it weren't for Chen Song's absence, Peng Zhengyu wouldn't have come.

This was also Xiang Dongshan's deliberate arrangement: "Chen Song mentioned that Lu Cheng's girlfriend's family owns mines, even if she doesn't earn anything her whole life, as long as she's not extravagant, she can live comfortably."

"Peng Zhengyu, do you have a combined research fund of two million now?"

Peng Zhengyu immediately shook his head, "No."

"That's just it, this Dr. Mu, just joined Union Hospital, and managed to get a two million research startup fund. It's not as simple as they said, being ordinary and common."

"I thought I remembered wrong, my research fund only hit two million when I was almost promoted to senior professor."

"She's a full-time researcher, so she's deeply involved in research, which is why she's very clear about the scientific practicality of this spleen suturing technique."

"Indeed, there's a reason why female Ph.D. holders are in a league of their own."

Peng Zhengyu said, "Director Xiang, I think Brother Song's point is still quite valid. This Lu Cheng, you either have to win over early."

"Otherwise, given his character, he's not someone easily won over again."

"Speaks smoothly, and when he's hypocritical, he's transparently so."

Xiang Dongshan said, "I've told you many times, don't underestimate people from grassroots hospitals; their daily lives are about these social dealings, not professional skills."

"Compared to dealing with people, you're not as good as they are."

"Moreover, as the saying goes, 'business might fail, but friendship remains.' With Chen Song and Xiao Zhang's relationship, if Lu Cheng has new outputs in the future, we'll have the advantage of early knowledge."

Peng Zhengyu's eyes flickered, his tone a bit twisted, "Director Xiang, is that still possible? A sow, maybe?"

"Absolutely!" Xiang Dongshan's expression calmed down.

According to Chen Song, Xiao Lu has only been studying formally for about half a year. Generally speaking, the innovative lifespan of a formal research scholar can last at least ten years.

In ten years, do you think Lu Cheng won't come up with something new? I don't think so."

"Last month, sigh!~" Only now did Xiang Dongshan feel regret.

Initially, he had a very good opportunity.

If, before Lu Cheng went to Han City, he had listened to Chen Song's suggestion and visited Long County People's Hospital, there wouldn't be so many issues now.

Unfortunately, Xiang Dongshan thought Chen Song's perspective was too shallow, having seen few good things...

Peng Zhengyu said, "Director Xiang, this Spleen Preservation Surgery is mainly very suitable for our emergency department's cases. Spleen suturing technique, may not have?"

"Such a significant impact, right?"

"Who says otherwise?" Xiang Dongshan instantly retorted.

"Peng Zhengyu, I've told you many times, clinical and research thinking must be separated."

"Admittedly, the most suitable use for this suturing technique is emergency spleen injury, but is it limited to spleen injury?"

"You still know too little about general surgery's cases and operations."

Seeing Peng Zhengyu and Zhang Boyuan were silent, Xiang Dongshan continued, "But I don't blame you, the current medical system only focuses on specialized treatment."

"We in the emergency department cannot access optional cases!~"

"Actually, spleens or not, it's not a big issue. I'm just hesitating; Lu Cheng is very skilled in basic suturing techniques and now has spleen suturing skills."

"If he can further expand the liver preservation surgery, pancreas preservation surgery, that would be."

"Isn't that a bit too much?" Zhang Boyuan was somewhat breaking down.

As his senior brother, he should be encouraging Lu Cheng, not saying such discouraging things behind his back, even if he had thoughts, it'd be best not to express them.

In the field of liver surgery, the late academician Elder Wu Mengchao is recognized for his significant contributions.

"I can only say it's possible for now!~"

"And for this possibility, each hospital's general surgery department has invested lots of manpower and resources."

"Currently, the diagnosis and treatment of the liver and pancreas are what patients seek, what society needs, an area we're striving to breakthrough," Xiang Dongshan said.

...

"You drove to the high-speed rail station? How much is the parking fee?" Mu Nanshu asked while fastening the seatbelt.