My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1197: 473: A Matter of Life and Death—Hearing the Newcomer's Opinion
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Zhou Can brimmed with uncertainty; this marked his debut at an assembly like this one.
Initially, everything appeared somewhat enigmatic.
Now, following the sign-in, he observed Director Lou placing his phone, watch, and various belongings into an empty storage compartment.
“Hurry and secure your belongings! Any locker with a key in it is available.”
Once his items were stowed, Director Lou removed the key and slipped it into his pocket.
The guard then employed a device similar to airport scanners to inspect Director Lou from head to foot on two occasions. Detecting nothing amiss, he permitted entry with a gesture.
Zhou Can followed suit, depositing his possessions in a drawer and submitting to the security screening.
“Enter!”
Upon clearing the check, Zhou Can trailed Director Lou into the interior.
The initial sight that greeted him was an elegantly crafted miniature garden, spanning roughly seventy to eighty square meters, adorned with blooms, greenery, and foliage, featuring a constructed rockery.
“Common folks lack the privilege to step foot here. You're fortunate on this occasion, granted Dean Zhu’s approval to join this session.”
Within the Emergency Department, solely Director Lou and Zhou Can were in attendance.
Even Deputy Director Han Changqing had not received an invitation.
This highlighted the stark contrast between the top leader and his deputy. It showed not only in authority and influence but also in the nuances of handling.
Zhou Can truly felt perplexed; considering his rank, experience, and role, he lacked the credentials for such a top-secret high-level conference.
He couldn’t fathom why Dean Zhu had summoned him specifically.
They proceeded along a pathway akin to a veranda for about ten meters until Director Lou halted before a chamber.
A modest sign dangled on the entrance, bearing several characters forged in dark metal.
Meeting Room No. 0.
Positioned at the doorway were a man and a woman in staff attire, clad in dark attire, equipped with detection devices.
“Director Lou!”
“Yes, it's me! Thanks to you both!”
Director Lou replied swiftly, advancing to submit to their examination voluntarily.
“All clear; kindly proceed inside and find your place!”
With that, the woman marked a name on her list. She then raised her gaze to Zhou Can.
“Doctor Zhou Can?”
As she scrutinized him, a slight furrow creased her brow, her gaze brimming with intrigue.
Noticing the youthful unfamiliar visage, she evidently registered some astonishment.
“Here!”
Zhou Can advanced, replicated the procedure, and positioned himself amid the pair for inspection.
Post-scan, the male attendant expressed regret to Zhou Can, “Apologies for the trouble!”
Subsequently, he conducted a thorough manual pat-down on Zhou Can.
The process concluded rapidly.
“All good, you may enter!”
As Zhou Can stepped inside, he pondered inwardly what sort of conference this was, handling it nearly as if debating national matters.
Within the conference hall, numerous attendees were already settled.
A quick survey revealed each as a prominent figure.
Tang Fei, Director Tan, Director Xue Yan, Director Xie… all recognizable individuals.
To earn a position here, one needed at minimum to lead a vital department. Vice Director Yin of the Medical Department was absent; merely Xin Wanshan, the primary head, attended.
Before each chair lay a placard displaying the occupant’s identity.
This indicated that seating was assigned by designation.
Zhou Can commenced his search and, with some searching, spotted “Zhou Can” on a table in the rearmost row.
He harbored no resentment over this arrangement.
All others outranked him in stature. Who among them wasn’t more seasoned than he?
Merely participating in this gathering was a privilege.
Once all had entered, a hushed gravity prevailed, with no casual chatter exchanged.
Additional arrivals streamed in; each a pivotal hospital personality. Certain executive heads or department leaders unfamiliar to Zhou Can also appeared.
Given Tu Ya’s vast workforce.
Before long, the hall hosted more than a hundred souls. Every acquaintance of Zhou Can held at least a directorial post in a department.
The logistics vice dean and security chief had undergone replacements.
During the previous seismic upheaval, two hospital-tier vice deans were outright removed, and Dean Zhu himself endured fallout.
Just as water can buoy or drown a vessel.
The frontline medical team in clinical areas, spearheaded by Zhou Can back then, achieved a stunning reversal.
Numerous feared repercussions for Zhou Can in the aftermath.
Thankfully, to date, he persisted in his duties without apparent major hindrance.
Whether that episode would impede future advancements stays to be seen.
Near six-thirty, Dean Zhu made his entrance into the hall, face etched with gravity.
He surveyed the assembly, and an unspoken weight descended, rendering all visibly grave.
“Has everyone assembled?”
“Upon confirmation, every summoned attendee is present.”
The woman handling door security responded.
“Very well, appreciate your efforts! Seal the entrance and commence the proceedings!”
Dean Zhu acknowledged with a nod.
The female attendant shut the door and remained within to pour refreshments, as the male guard stationed himself without.
The portal was substantially robust, and the chamber’s walls lined with acoustic insulation, guaranteeing utmost secrecy.
“Each of you here forms the backbone of Tuya Hospital, proven loyal through repeated trials. Our prior session at this caliber occurred three years back. We convene now as Tuya Hospital faces a pivotal moment of survival or demise.”