My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1302: 514: Ruthless Refusal, Unexpected Sorrow and Pain
Previously on My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points...
Even if disdain fills your heart, courtesy must still be maintained outwardly.
This isn't being two-faced; it's an essential survival lesson every adult has to master.
Individuals unable to overlook the tiniest impurity and who fiercely oppose wrongdoing often end up making enemies everywhere. Our forebears imparted a profound guideline for handling others—tailor your words to the occasion.
“Haha, Zhou Can, you still treasure those old bonds! Are you tied up right now?”
Deputy Director Lu is likely wearing a strained smile on the phone's other side.
“I'm working at the moment! What can I do for you, Director Lu?”
In truth, Zhou Can's response already signals a brush-off.
Had he claimed to be free and replied with warmth, it would've indicated lingering ties with Deputy Director Lu.
Yet currently, Deputy Director Lu seems to be the one clinging to those ties.
Naturally, Deputy Director Lu could pick up on the coolness in his tone but chooses to ignore it, desperate for assistance.
When under another's roof, bowing your head becomes necessary.
Failing to do so risks a painful knock on the head.
“Um… Could you join me for dinner tonight? Got any availability?”
Deputy Director Lu possesses a stubborn and arrogant nature.
His hesitation in extending the dinner invite to Zhou Can reveals profound insecurity and unease.
“Sorry, no can do. Lately, our Emergency Department and Cardiothoracic Surgery have been swamped, pulling overtime late into the night daily. Just share what you need over the call.”
Zhou Can turns down the invitation once more.
Given all this, why would Zhou Can possibly dine with him?
Do they believe hospital executives are oblivious?
Zhou Can receives strong backing from the hospital not merely for his exceptional skills and swift medical progress, but above all for his unwavering loyalty.
Previously, in the strategy session against Third Hospital's talent raid, Zhou Can earned a spot at the table.
Dean Zhu leaned heavily on his input there, seeking his tactics.
Such preferential treatment doesn't come lightly to everyone.
At times, loyalty outweighs even raw ability.
“Tuya Hospital is booming these days, with Cardiothoracic Surgery shining like the dawn sun, impossible to halt. As a key figure there, you're understandably swamped. They say the able shoulder more burdens! I'm truly jealous; I sit around idly, twiddling thumbs all day.”
Learning of Tuya Hospital's hectic vibe deepened Deputy Director Lu's inner gloom.
“Truth be told, Third Hospital recruiters approached me recently, and for some baffling reason, I stupidly went along with it…”
Deputy Director Lu boldly shifts the fault onto Third Hospital.
Refusing to own his error, he pins it on their recruitment efforts.
At his age, over forty, upholding principles is expected; even Vice Dean Zhang's persuasions from Third Hospital shouldn't sway him. Zhou Can stood firm, unshaken.
Directors like Director Le, Director Xue Yan, and others faced similar poaching but stayed resolute too.
Deserting one's own turf rarely leads to a good end.
Short-term gains at most; long run spells disaster.
“Dr. Zhou, your sway at Tuya is huge, networks extensive; you're tight with Director Xue. I seldom ask favors, but please put in a good word with Director Xue today to get me back working at Tuya, alright?”
After endless small talk, the real ask emerges at last.
Zhou Can inwardly scoffed.
Had Deputy Director Lu cut the preamble and sought aid outright, he might've garnered slight respect.
It would've at least proven his directness.
Instead, this prolonged evasion before stating his aim only paints him as phony in Zhou Can's eyes.
Day-to-day, spotting true character proves tough.
Only when stakes and self-interest arise does one's essence shine through, noble or vile.
“Director Lu, for other issues, I'd lend a hand. But this one, I'm powerless to assist—sincerely apologize.”
Without a second thought, Zhou Can rejected him outright.
How could he possibly consent to something like this?
Their ties were purely work-related, devoid of personal camaraderie.
Earlier, when Pu Dingdong sought Zhou Can's aid for a role switch, he obliged.
Since it caused no harm.
But pleading with Director Xue Yan to take back Deputy Director Lu? Utterly unreasonable.
Deputy Director Lu had defected abruptly before, basically betraying Director Xue Yan.
Anticipating gratitude for treachery from Director Xue Yan?
Or leveraging Zhou Can's favor to compel her? Deputy Director Lu's nerve in asking stuns.
“No way at all to assist?”
Despair saturates Deputy Director Lu's voice.
Sowing bad seeds reaps bitter fruits.
He can only fault his own lack of loyalty—no one else deserves the blame.
Sorry, I really cant assist with this. Seek another path!
Zhou Can refused him outright once more.
Back when Third Hospital held sway, he had ditched the employer who nurtured him for decades, leaping straight to Third Hospital. Now, with Tuya Hospitals Cardiothoracic Surgery surging ahead in glory and success, he yearns to slink back.
Deputy Director Lu wont let him snatch every benefit—such a sweet deal doesnt exist anywhere!
Fine then! Many thanks for showing me such courtesy for our old ties. That jump to Third Hospital back then haunts me with deep regret now! Third Hospital lies in ruins already, unable to even honor the salary promises from our recruitment. I alone bear the blame for my shortsightedness, enduring this harsh lesson. Should any former colleagues reach out to you hoping to return to Tuya, kindly lend them a hand. They may truly have no alternatives.