Chapter 761 - 378: The Long Road of the Jianghu

"Insisting on absolute fairness is the most unfair thing. Not giving materials to those who need them most, and prioritizing maximum benefit, you won't go far."

Lu Cheng nodded: "Thank you, Professor Chen, for your concern. Whether we go far is our own business."

"Rules agreed upon in advance should not be broken by anyone."

"No one is nobler than anyone else!"

"I also went out to learn before. Outside, I too was treated like a handyman for a long time." Lu Cheng's gaze was intense, his voice stern.

"I'm not keen on serving any outside dignitaries now!"

Chen Yuanming silently left the crowd, tidied up, and went back to pack his belongings.

Lu Cheng didn't stop him, nor did he persuade him.

"Dai Linfang, please see him off."

"Professor Chen has come from afar, he's our guest." Lu Cheng nodded towards Dai Linfang.

Chen Yuanming is from Xiangya Hospital's general surgery, and he's an old acquaintance of Dai Linfang, who didn't put on airs either.

After Chen Yuanming left, Lu Cheng turned to Zhang Tiesheng: "Dr. Zhang, this is the animal testing center. If you have any thoughts, you need to follow procedure."

"What you did today was particularly unsightly."

"You'll take a half-month pause and thoroughly review the laboratory regulations, okay?"

"I..." Zhang Tiesheng looked grim when Lu Cheng seemed to target him.

It was Chen Yuanming who provoked him first, saying his technical practice was a waste.

"Dr. Zhang, what's done is done."

Lu Cheng could only reprimand both: "You take a break too, calm down properly."

"Even if it's just for my sake, can you do that?"

Lu Cheng knew Zhang Tiesheng was wronged, but at that moment, he could only choose to let Zhang Tiesheng continue to be wronged, or else in future conflicts, whoever was seen as more reasonable would cause harm to others.

A relentless pursuit of what one is entitled to isn't what Lu Cheng wants to see.

If Zhang Tiesheng had reported it rather than directly confronting the issue, Lu Cheng wouldn't have targeted him.

But if Zhang Tiesheng didn't lash out at that point, he wouldn't have been Zhang Tiesheng.

"Alright, everyone, the issue here is mostly resolved, let's return to our respective positions."

Zhang Tiesheng will leave the operating room as well; the remaining few models he has can be distributed for others to practice."

"It's better to focus on harmony making money, valuing peace above all." Lu Cheng decided to handle things quickly and impartially like a swift sword stroke.

No more discussions about reason and right or wrong!

Those stirring up trouble, get out of here."

"Director Lu, from a certain perspective, Professor Chen Yuanming is actually the victim. He just said a few more words."

"Then he was slapped."

"If we were to call the police..." said someone with a good relationship with Chen Yuanming.

Lu Cheng calmly looked at the speaker: "So this teacher suggests Professor Chen is the victim, while Zhang Tiesheng is the perpetrator."

"Should we only discuss the legal bottom line of communication?"

"Director Lu, that's not what I mean."

"My suggestion is, Professor Chen can apologize to Dr. Zhang, and let bygones be bygones."

"Neither Dr. Zhang nor Professor Chen should leave; take a step back together."

The young man thought for a moment: "After all, everyone is here to learn, nobody wants conflict."

"Losing the opportunity to learn due to a moment's impatience is really unfortunate."

"It's like private mediation in a way."

Lu Cheng waved his hand: "Firstly, Mr. Teacher, I'm not a police officer, nor from the prosecutor's office; I'm not responsible for mediation."

"It's not within my duties."

"Secondly, I want to avoid the risk of future conflicts.""

"That's why I chose the most direct solution; whoever acts out, just leave."

"Legally speaking, your visit and our reception is an agreement between us."

"There's no mediation path."

"I'm a bit busy now, no time, no capacity, not in a position to professionally mediate."

"That's it."

"Do any other teachers have any opinions?"

Lu Cheng didn't favor Zhang Tiesheng.

In fact, everyone knew the cause of the situation pretty clearly.

Zhang Tiesheng was indeed wasting the model; what he was practicing wasn't worthwhile.

Just a small doctor from the County Hospital, being here is really a waste of resources.

Of course, Lu Cheng didn't exclusively favor Zhang Tiesheng; even if Zhang Tiesheng was wronged, Lu Cheng also dealt with him.

...

After leaving the operating room, Lu Cheng saw Zhang Tiesheng waiting for him, glaring at him.

Zhang Tiesheng crossed his arms and stood leaning against the wall.

"Director Lu's temper is quite volatile, isn't it? Not distinguishing between right and wrong, close or distant?"

Zhang Tiesheng continued sarcastically: "Of course, I understand, I'm just a small Zhang Tiesheng."

"In front of Director Lu now, even flattering has to queue up at the end."

Lu Cheng rolled his eyes at Zhang Tiesheng: "Brother Zhang, if you say so, then queue up at the back."

"You taught me to cut through chaos with a swift blow."

"Now that it's hit you, you blame me for it?"

"What can I do otherwise?"

"I can't provoke those people, nor do I want to."

"If I truly had influence, they wouldn't dare to act recklessly here."

"Take Chen Yuanming, for instance, he was called in directly by the big director of the Hepatobiliary Surgery department at Xiangya Hospital."

"Could I prevent him from coming in?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tiesheng sighed deeply: "So, ultimately, it's like playing cards."

"If your funds are insufficient, don't just follow blindly."

"Lu Cheng, I've understood, actually, the gap between us isn't something I can follow just because I want to."

Lu Cheng pursed his lips: "Brother Zhang, that's not what I meant."

Zhang Tiesheng nodded: "Of course, my brother Lu Cheng wouldn't think that, but in front of Director Lu, Zhang Tiesheng's abilities are indisputably inferior."

"Xiangzhou People's Hospital is my final destination, yet it's just another stepping stone for you."

"If I follow you onto the stepping stone, I'll get crushed..."

"That's also a fact."

Zhang Tiesheng closed his eyes: "Ultimately, I'm no longer young; I'm getting old, and learning feels exhausting."

"Lu Cheng, honestly, I find it quite tiring, I'm too overwhelmed in trying to keep up."

"So, I'll choose to gracefully step off; regardless, thank you for taking me this far."

"But I can't fail to understand, I can't be unaware of my limitations."

Lu Cheng had many techniques that Zhang Tiesheng could learn, but Zhang Tiesheng felt he couldn't absorb them.

It wasn't about energy; it was about learning capacity falling far behind Lu Cheng's growth pace.

The gap would only widen."

Lu Cheng said: "Brother Zhang, didn't we agree you'd be the host for our team!"

"There are many people more suitable at hosting than me; what little I have doesn't amount to much."

"Even as a host, in front of professionals, I'm nothing more than a decorative pillow; they won't give me face just because I'm hosting."

"It's a long road; in the future, I can truly only drink with you."

Zhang Tiesheng earnestly examined the gap between himself and Lu Cheng and shook his head, embracing his freedom."

"That's right, we can still drink together."

Lu Cheng realized this was Zhang Tiesheng formally saying goodbye."

Though Zhang Tiesheng might not disappear from his view, his name would certainly vanish from Lu Cheng's team."

Reflecting on all things related to Brother Zhang Tiesheng, Lu Cheng felt deeply moved."

Yet Lu Cheng couldn't gift Zhang Tiesheng with an ultra-fast learning pace or the research accumulation akin to Mu Nanshu."

Zhang Tiesheng couldn't keep up, and Lu Cheng couldn't help."

Even if Lu Cheng was willing to wait, Zhang Tiesheng himself didn't want to be entangled anymore."

"Brother Zhang, you can reconsider!" Lu Cheng didn't make his words a goodbye."

Zhang Tiesheng was a relatively straightforward person; his label for admiring strength was so pure that once impressed the past Lu Cheng."

"Yes, I can reconsider..."

"Surgery... the gap is truly damn big..." Zhang Tiesheng bowed his head, swaying, his tone lamenting, his gaze complex."