Lu Cheng was woken up from a groggy sleep by the noise from the office next door.

Opening his eyes, Lu Cheng heard Director Lin Qianlong’s furious roar: "Dean Zeng, let’s be reasonable, okay?"

"I submitted my resignation, that was three months ago, back then the hospital hadn’t encountered all these issues, right?"

"How could I foresee all this and strike while the iron is hot? Are you mad or am I mad?"

Lin Qianlong’s voice was so loud that after waking Lu Cheng up, it became quieter, making it impossible for Lu Cheng to hear the rest.

Checking the time again, it was already seven-twenty; Lu Cheng got up, quickly washed up, and went out to the office to write the handover log.

Whether Director Lin resigns or not, the work in the emergency department must continue to run smoothly.

By around eight, Lu Cheng had already finished writing the handover log and organizing the inpatient examination results, just waiting for the doctor on the next shift to come in, so he could start the rounds.

Deputy Dean Zeng Long’an and Director Lin Qianlong walked in from outside the office together, Lin Qianlong said, "Dean Zeng, just say what you need to openly, no need to avoid it."

"We need to clarify things clearly."

Zeng Long’an glanced at Lu Cheng; with all the recent gossip about Lu Cheng, as the deputy dean, he couldn’t be unaware: "Director Lin, I know your situation is special."

"Your resignation was submitted in advance, but you’re aware that our hospital is currently facing a particularly unique situation."

"If you leave now, our hospital’s emergency department won’t be able to function as usual."

"It’s already a turbulent time, can I implore you, in the name of the hospital and the patients, to please stay a little longer?"

"You see, the current situation is that there’s a lot of scrutiny from above, and many people are burning bridges, and at this critical moment, you’ve chosen to resign."

"Managing our administration has become extremely difficult."

As Lin Qianlong and Zeng Long’an spoke openly, Lu Cheng had no place to avoid.

Lin Qianlong said: "Dean Zeng, I actually understand the hospital’s difficulties, but you also need to consider things from my perspective."

"Everything over there is already agreed upon, and the contract is signed. Are you asking me to breach the contract? What kind of situation is this?" At this point, Lin Qianlong knew he couldn’t hide it any longer.

In fact, if it weren’t for all these things piling up simultaneously, Lin Qianlong would have quietly informed them in a couple of days and everything would have happened silently.

But it just so happened that all these things coincided with each other.

"Director Lin, I understand, regarding contract and breach issues, our hospital can step in to mediate for you."

Zeng Long’an continued: "You’ve worked here for so many years, and you know a lot of people, at least you have some personal connections, right?"

"The hospital is facing difficulties right now, and it really cannot bear the loss of talent."

"Director Lin, can’t you think about the bigger picture and reconsider carefully?"

Zeng Long’an glanced at Lu Cheng again: "I believe the other colleagues in the emergency department think the same way, Director Lin, you are truly a good director, it’s because of you the emergency department is thriving so well."

"The emergency department is the most direct face of the hospital, we’ve only just gotten to this current state with great difficulty, there’s really no need for you to leave, Director Lin."

"Dr. Lu, am I right?"

"Personal reasons!~" Lin Qianlong interrupted before Lu Cheng could speak.

Zeng Long’an said: "Director Lin, I know you have concerns about Lin Qian’s application results this time, but haven’t we already agreed?"

"We can discuss it later, the position can still be adjusted."

Lin Qianlong glanced at Zeng Long’an and laughed, "Dean Zeng, are you taking me for a little child?"

"The hospital’s nursing department recruited a finance management talent?"

Zeng Long’an explained: "Management and clinical work should be separated."

"I support the hospital’s decision, but I don’t have to understand the hospital’s decision. The matter has already happened, can we leave it at that?"

"Dean Zeng, my resignation is legal and reasonable, and was agreed upon with the hospital in advance, there’s no need for these moral coercions."

"I’m not going to question the specific reasons and basis for the hospital’s personnel decisions. I’m resigning purely for personal development reasons, and I informed the hospital three months in advance."

"All the previous procedures are completed, and if you want to block me at the very end, there’s no way you can."

"At worst, we’ll go through legal procedures."

"A worker may terminate a labor contract by notifying the employing unit in writing thirty days in advance."

"At least in our country, it’s stipulated this way!~" Lin Qianlong had a businesslike attitude.

Zeng Long’an said: "Director Lin, shall we discuss this privately?"

Lin Qianlong said: "No need!~ If there’s anything to say, let’s discuss it now, Xiao Lu is one of our emergency department members, there’s nothing he shouldn’t hear."

Zeng Long’an said: "Director Lin, how about this, we’ll issue a supplementary announcement and bring Lin Qian back."

"Then you won’t have to leave."

"Impossible!~" Lin Qianlong laughed: "Dean Zeng, that would be illegal, I absolutely can’t do that!"

"The hospital’s recruitment process should be reasonable and compliant, we don’t need this kind of supplementary procedure, it’s not like a job is impossible to find."

Zeng Long’an said: "Lin Qianlong, then tell me, what would it take for you to change your mind."

"I’m not going to change my mind, I’ll finish my tasks for the month and then leave. If you want to sue me, go ahead and take legal action."

"I don’t need your signature of approval, whatever procedures you want to follow, I have all the evidence fixed."