Chapter 663 - 330: Different Paths, No Shared Plans?!

To be honest, Lu Cheng has always held this belief.

Don't underestimate the people of the world.

In fact, Lu Cheng is even willing to believe a line from a TV drama.

Where are there so many corrupt officials in the world?

There are definitely some.

But many people with a sense of mission, upon reaching a certain position, genuinely want to do solid work.

Countless scholars earnestly focus on doing research in their own fields.

Regardless of whether Zhao Gangkang is putting on a show, these few words made Lu Cheng appreciate Director Zhao Gangkang.

He didn't order Lu Cheng to get involved in his project as a leader, and now he's saying there's no suitable person to send over to help.

If Lu Cheng needs master's and doctoral students to help out, he can call a few people over.

Even though the main directions do not align, Lu Cheng remains grateful in his heart.

Because only fools match well with other fools, sharing similar thinking, and that's how they stick together.

If Zhao Gangkang is willing to tackle the "pancreatitis" issue, then those willing to join him must share the same character.

Otherwise, they would have already run off to the more popular project directions.

Zhao Gangkang said, "Xiao Lu, although our trauma center can't allocate people for you, I'll make a commitment."

"No matter who you're looking for, regardless of whether they're from our hospital, I can convey this meaning for you."

"I believe you can find the right people willing to collaborate with you on these projects!"

"Our hospital's Hepatobiliary Surgery department? Or Tongji Hospital's Hepatobiliary Surgery department?"

"Or Zhongnan Hospital's Hepatobiliary Surgery department? You choose one?"

Zhao Gangkang first laid out his basic position, then conveyed the support that a leader should provide.

Lu Cheng replied, "Director Zhao, my idea is just to find someone willing to help, regardless of who it is."

"I just want to complete the project as soon as possible and push it forward."

"Lu Cheng, do you already have a target candidate in mind?" Zhao Gangkang asked.

Lu Cheng shook his head and honestly said, "No target candidate, Director Zhao."

"That's why I'm asking for your help."

"Alright, I'll ask around for you casually and try to find someone for you soon."

"Liver Preservation Surgery is a hot field, also a key focus of general surgery. Many people want to work in this area."

"Actually, if our project group wasn't already fixed, I would've wanted to jump in."

...

After hanging up the phone, Lu Cheng sat on the balcony, spinning his phone with his right hand.

To be honest, Lu Cheng had considered many possibilities.

Including but not limited to, the possibility that Zhao Gangkang might refuse him, and even considered the reasons for it.

But what Zhao Gangkang said was beyond Lu Cheng's expectations.

Lu Cheng had even thought of the most extreme scenario where Zhao Gangkang couldn't tolerate him moving around and wanted to suppress him.

Your perspective shapes your thinking. People who reach the position of director in a city-level hospital would have a sense of mission.

So how could someone in Zhao Gangkang's position not have their own ideas? Just a pure puppet?

Never underestimate the people of the world.

Pancreatitis.

It really is a very niche issue...

But in fact, there are still patients in need.

After reporting to Director Zhao Gangkang and receiving an initial response, Lu Cheng found it much easier to manage on his side.

Lu Cheng promptly decided to make another call: "Teacher Chen, it's Xiao Lu..."

"I know it's you, Xiao Lu. Just speak your mind." Chen Song laughed and cursed.

"Teacher Chen, I have a rather impolite request..." What Lu Cheng called an impolite request was indeed very impolite.

"Damn." Chen Song was shocked upon hearing it.

"Lu Cheng, are you taking advantage and pretending to be humble now that you have a chance? You just keep coming to me for favors every day?" Chen Song heard it and began cursing right away.

Previously, Lu Cheng only tempted him.

Now, he outright makes demands!

Lu Cheng, a attending physician at a city-level hospital, making demands on someone at Xiangya Second Hospital who's about to be promoted to an associate professor and clinical director.

Asking Chen Song to work for him, help with his project!

Not cooperation, but the kind of request where he'd have to be there himself.

Chen Song's family, wife, and children are still in Sha City!

Lu Cheng said, "Teacher Chen, isn't it because you have a deep connection with us in Xiangzhou?"

"Actually, it's mainly because you're my teacher, and when faced with such matters, I instinctively think of you."

"And Teacher Chen, I think Liver Preservation Surgery isn't the most important part... more important is the subsequent developments based on it..."

Lu Cheng continued to lay out his project excitedly.

Chen Song interrupted, "Stop. I'm not that kind of person you're thinking of."

"You know that!"

"Even if you offer more, I'll only perform, not sell myself!"

Chen Song clearly understood that Lu Cheng wasn't after him for his title as a professor but for who he was as a person.

According to Lu Cheng's plan, Chen Song wouldn't stay long at Xiangya Second Hospital!

One day, Lu Cheng would whisk him away!

The tables have turned!

Chen Song once thought of enticing Lu Cheng to change units, never imagined Lu Cheng would use such tactics on him now.

"Teacher Chen, you misunderstood, it's really not about selling yourself."

"I really just want you to oversee things for me, Teacher Chen. Imagine, if associate professors really come here at that time."

"Wouldn't it take Professor Chen to maintain authority?" Lu Cheng continued to suggest gently.

"Then tell me, if I come, what about my wife and kids?"

"How would my current director view me?" Chen Song talked about reality.

"Do you want me to live in separate cities from my family?"

"Lu Cheng, why couldn't you come to our Xiangya Second Hospital to do the project instead?"