My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1194: 472: Third Hospital's Ruthless Move, Meeting Room 0

If other medical staff from the department were eavesdropping on her private affairs outside the door, she would certainly reprimand them so harshly they'd question their very existence.

Director Le, however, is at least a chief physician with considerable status in the department, so she can't scold him.

And Zhou Can is even more off-limits; in her heart, he's always her little junior. From the time they've known each other, she has never once scolded Zhou Can.

“Um… I have to go home for dinner, so I’m heading out! Goodbye Sister Yan, goodbye Director Le!”

Zhou Can quickly made his getaway.

“Ah, haha, I’ve just remembered I need to discuss things with the family and prepare for tomorrow’s surgery. Goodbye Director Xue!”

Director Le also “slipped away” promptly.

Remaining now would only bring more embarrassment.

“Both of you, stop right there and come inside!”

Director Xue Yan called out sharply, and the pair obediently paused, then turned around slowly, shared a look, and trailed her into the office.

Drawing from the previous incident's lesson, Zhou Can left the door ajar.

Yet Director Xue Yan went ahead and shut the office door herself.

After that, she prepared tea for them both.

“You’re probably aware of my family situation by now. Zhou Can, I heard that he came specifically to see you and even threatened you. I apologize for putting you through that.” This marked the first time Director Xue Yan had spoken so openly with Zhou Can since that evening.

“It’s fine, I’m not scared of threats! It’s just heartbreaking to see Sister Yan misunderstood and even physically hurt. But in these kinds of issues, I can’t offer much assistance.”

Zhou Can truly didn’t take her husband’s threat to heart.

When it came to fighting, he’d never feared anyone.

Regarding Su Qianqian’s protection, depending on Xue Yan’s husband was doubtful—he might not even surpass Wei Fang.

Moreover, Su Qianqian wasn’t a delicate lady.

She’d picked up self-defense skills from Wei Fang, and Zhou Can had shown her some as well. Outside, she carried protective gear too. Dealing with common thugs was well within her capability.

“This issue is resolved now; I’ve come to terms with it. I’m divorcing him, concentrating on my profession and raising my child properly. Director Hu handed over the Cardiothoracic Surgery to me before he passed, and I won’t allow the department to face major setbacks because of my private troubles.”

Xue Yan was a deeply traditional woman.

She rarely uttered the word divorce lightly.

But when she truly sensed no hope and felt profound disappointment, her gaze and voice carried unyielding resolve, while her expression displayed clear relief.

At times, even compassion and patience reach their boundaries.

“Here are the resignation letters from the three directors and deputy directors in our department. Their abrupt departures have taken me off guard, and the situation feels highly irregular—it's really baffling.”

Once she finished discussing her personal life, Director Xue Yan didn’t allow Zhou Can or Director Le to talk her out of it and shifted straight to business topics.

“Ah… how could Deputy Director Lu even resign! And all three handed in their applications just in the last couple of days—didn’t you get angry and reprimand them?” Only Zhou Can had the boldness to question her so straightforwardly.

The resigning three directors and deputy directors were quite capable and seasoned professionals.

Individuals at their level held a profound sense of dignity.

If unfairly berated or deliberately humiliated and singled out on the job, it could readily spark defiance.

Resignations like this occurred frequently in large hospitals.

Most directors and deputy directors who chose to leave voluntarily were highly skilled and held strong pride.

“I didn’t reprimand them. I’ve always shown respect to my colleagues in the department!”

Director Xue Yan refuted firmly.

She was renowned for her kind approach toward others.

“This probably isn’t connected to Director Xue; it’s more likely the Third Hospital pulling strings in the background, trying to lure our people away. Yesterday, they even had someone approach me, dangling a fat salary to join them and train under a Japanese heart expert, picking up the latest global cardiac surgery methods. Hah! Expecting me to serve under some petty Japanese fellow—how arrogant. I’d starve on the streets first.”

Director Le appeared cheerful and fond of banter.

But when it counted, he stood firm on his views and ethics.

If his integrity weren’t rock-solid, Zhou Can wouldn’t maintain a close bond with him.

Zhou Can refused to bend when choosing companions.

If values didn’t align, he kept his distance.

No matter a person’s influence, if their principles were off or morals weak, he wouldn’t form ties.

“So the Third Hospital is orchestrating this scheme—that explains the trio resigning all at once! These three are top surgeons here with slim chances for promotion. If the Third Hospital dangles the proper incentives, it’s easy to see why they’d bite.”

A spark of realization flashed in Director Xue Yan’s eyes.

Grown-ups were often motivated by finances.

Even when chasing dreams, they needed financial security first.

“It looks like the Third Hospital has been aggressively headhunting. The night before last, they dispatched a big shot to attempt recruiting me too.” Zhou Can hadn’t planned to mention it at first, but with the topic arising, he chose to disclose it.

Even security had been involved back then; Director Lou and the hospital leadership likely knew already.

“This Third Hospital, rather than developing its own staff, prefers stealing from rivals—its tactics are truly low.” Director Xue Yan fumed.

“Sister Yan, there’s one more thing that’s especially confusing to me; it could be linked somehow.”

Zhou Can addressed Director Xue Yan.