"It’s hard to conclude if this is the exact reason at the moment," Zeng Huanqi speculated.

Lu Cheng thought seriously for a moment, "It can’t be, Director Lin doesn’t seem like the type to resign over something like this."

"Maybe it’s because Feng County People’s Hospital is offering more."

Zeng Huanqi sighed, "Standing in Director Lin’s position, it’s understandable. People strive for higher ground!"

"Feng County People’s Hospital is partnered with Tongji Hospital, which is in no way weaker than Xiangya Second Hospital. Learning new technology would be more convenient then."

"Exactly, with Director Lin leaving, what will happen to the hernia and intestinal rupture surgeries that were supposed to come to our emergency department?"

"Neither Zhang Tiesheng nor I can handle it, and Xiao Lu, you haven’t had any exposure to it either," Zeng Huanqi said worriedly.

However, after his rant, Zeng Huanqi added, "Oh, by the way, yesterday Professor Tong Yuan’an gave me a call."

"The content of the call was a bit baffling, and it has something to do with you."

"What did Professor Tong ask?" Lu Cheng quickly asked.

"Professor Tong asked when the contract you signed with the hospital is expected to expire."

Zeng Huanqi looked Lu Cheng up and down, "Xiao Lu, are you about to take off? Is it possible Xiangya Hospital wants to transfer you there?"

Lu Cheng said that his collaboration with Union Hospital was something he disclosed himself.

Both Xiangya Hospital and Union Hospital are places Zeng Huanqi wouldn’t even dare to dream of working at. Even if he were offered a position there, he would hesitate, wondering if he had the ability.

Now, it seems like the two are actually competing?

Lu Cheng shook his head, "I don’t know, Brother Zeng."

"A direct transfer is impossible. Their academic requirements are not met."

"That’s true. In the current environment, without a Ph.D. and without any significant publications, it’s impossible to get into such a unit."

"No matter how exceptional the case might be, it’s not possible. I’ll head back now. If there’s anything else, just call me," Zeng Huanqi said. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

"Brother Zeng, get some rest early."

...

After returning to the lounge, Lu Cheng had some barbecue, then decided to discuss the matter with Mu Nanshu.

Mu Nanshu listened and was quite speechless, but didn’t express any opinion, "The situation is a bit chaotic. But things that don’t concern us, let’s just focus on our own work honestly."

"Whether it’s the central inspection team checking for violations or the potential drastic decline in department strength due to the director’s resignation, none of it is personally relevant."

"These are matters for the administration and leaders to consider."

Lu Cheng replied, "Yeah, I think so too. Have you showered? If so, get some rest early."

"I still have some information to deal with here."

"Unfamiliar hospitals can be ignored, but responses to information from Provincial People’s Hospital, Shashi City Central Hospital, Hengda First Affiliated Hospital, and others still need to be made."

Mu Nanshu suddenly asked, "Have you thought about going to a relatively less prestigious city hospital, then making a jump from there?"

Lu Cheng replied, "Don’t overthink it, our path is very clear: first, work on projects, then join a unit."

"Both of us should advance our professional titles and break down geographical barriers."

"For me, I’ll use these opportunities to learn more skills. If I can find a ’Cyan Cloud Ladder’ to climb, that would be even more perfect."

"Even if Union Hospital can’t sign a direct contract with me, I’ll find a suitable unit in Han City."

"This fundamental point shouldn’t waver; whether it’s in Sha City or Han City, it’s the same."

Mu Nanshu replied, "That’s not what I meant. Didn’t you tell me before? You said you could come up with more projects."

"With that capability, why follow others? You should start something on your own."

After reading the message, Lu Cheng was a bit stunned. He realized that Mu Nanshu was actually bolder and more daring than he was.

"Rest now, let’s talk later."

"There are different optimal solutions for different times, but that’s for later. Right now, finding a suitable place to set down our projects is the most important."

"Without project output, there’s no real condition for negotiation; it’s all about selling an unpredictable future," Lu Cheng replied.