My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1335: 527: Interaction Between Two Hospitals, Deputy Director Lu's True Ordeal (Part 2)

Zhou Can nodded in agreement.

“I sincerely hope this collaboration can materialize swiftly! Subsequently, our two hospitals can engage in mutual exchanges and learning. I’ve long held a desire to witness the anesthesia standards at Tuya Hospital. This past year, Tuya successfully performed several exceedingly complex surgeries, and I am particularly intrigued by their approaches to anesthesia risk control and intraoperative risk management. Regrettably, the minimal interaction between our institutions has offered no avenue to seek such guidance.”

Director Ming Xin was considerably pleased to observe a clear mutual interest from both parties regarding this impending collaboration.

Indeed, Director Feng from Tuya Hospital’s anesthesia department possessed exceptional skills.

However, it was recognized that such extraordinarily demanding surgeries could not solely depend on the anesthesiologists. The primary surgeon played a vital role, and the entire surgical team's synergy was equally critical.

Zhou Can had previously lent his assistance to the Cardiothoracic Surgery department in executing multiple exceptionally difficult and high-risk operations.

It was plausible that Zhou Can might have been the lead surgeon or a participant in many of the surgeries that Director Ming Xin found particularly noteworthy.

Naturally, such specific details would not typically be known to physicians from other medical institutions.

“I’ve already arranged for late-night supper. Everyone has worked diligently today; how about we converse while we partake in the meal?”

The suggestion came from Director Xiang Fei.

Zhou Can’s curiosity was piqued regarding Director Xiang Fei’s background.

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Approximately around 10:30 in the evening, Zhou Can emerged from the Provincial People’s Hospital.

He had not anticipated that a brief consultation regarding Deputy Director Lu’s condition would necessitate his temporary involvement as a surgeon, consequently keeping him occupied until this late hour.

The late-night supper had consumed a considerable duration.

The primary objective wasn't the meal itself, but rather leveraging this unique occasion to foster connections with several chief physicians at the Provincial People’s Hospital.

The evening’s outcome had been significantly rewarding.

Not only had he achieved substantial advancements during the surgical procedure, but he had also successfully broadened his professional network within the Provincial People’s Hospital.

Furthermore, he had the opportunity to meet several distinguished chief physicians.

A number of promising young doctors actively sought Zhou Can’s contact details and added him on WeChat, expressing their hope for future opportunities to exchange medical knowledge and seek his esteemed advice.

Naturally, Zhou Can extended his politeness and did not decline their requests.

He departed with a sense of accomplishment, having gained much from the experience.

Deputy Director Lu’s vital signs remained quite stable, and the brain activity, in particular, showed remarkable vigor following the cessation of anesthesia, signaling profoundly positive news. Barring any unforeseen complications, it was highly probable that Deputy Director Lu’s life had been successfully preserved.

For the Provincial People’s Hospital, the benefits reaped were equally substantial.

Setting aside other considerations, the mere act of saving a patient who had sustained severe injuries from a high-fall incident was an achievement worthy of considerable commendation for an extended period.

By the time he reached his residence, the clock was nearing eleven o’clock.

Upon witnessing his safe return, Su Qianqian’s contentment was palpable. She had thoughtfully prepared his bathing attire in advance, and nourishing concoctions such as ginseng soup or bird’s nest porridge were consistently awaiting his arrival.

Possessing a virtuous wife at home is a blessing cultivated over numerous lifetimes for any man.

After concluding his bath, Zhou Can settled onto the sofa, sipping the ginseng soup that Su Qianqian had provided. However, he did not hasten towards slumber; instead, he retrieved Deputy Director Lu’s letter and proceeded to peruse its contents.

“Who is the letter from?”

“It’s a suicide note from a former colleague who tragically ended his life. He likely presumed his demise was imminent and perhaps hoped that I would assist in seeking justice on his behalf after his passing.”

Zhou Can responded.

“To believe that you would seek justice for him even in death, it appears he placed immense trust in you! However, I do hope for fewer such requests. You are my husband, and my primary concern is your safety.”

She likely still felt a lingering apprehension, recalling the prior incident where Zhou Can had narrowly escaped assassination.

Even in an era governed by law, there unfortunately exist individuals who disregard and transgress legal boundaries. Their numbers are not insignificant.

If it were possible to avoid such entanglements, it would be best to discreetly sidestep them.

“Rest assured, I will handle matters with the utmost caution. Deputy Director Lu had only one daughter, who is currently pursuing her studies. His emotional intelligence was not particularly refined, and he was prone to causing offense with his words. Subsequently, he was recruited by the Third Hospital, likely leaving him with few close confidantes. Ultimately, finding himself without recourse, he sought my assistance.”

While offering this explanation to Su Qianqian, Zhou Can commenced reading the letter’s contents.

Su Qianqian exhibited impeccable manners; she made no attempt to glance at the letter.

Even within the context of marriage, such personal correspondence is regarded as private. Unless explicitly invited to do so, it is advisable, much like her own conduct, to exercise restraint over one’s curiosity and refrain from undue interference.

Having concluded the perusal of the entire letter, Zhou Can’s expression grew somber, and his mood became profoundly heavy.

The Third Hospital had starkly revealed the darker facets of human nature in their entirety.

Deputy Director Lu was not the sole individual driven to the brink of suicide; he was merely the first. Verily, there exist more doctors who have been victimized.

The Third Hospital aggressively recruited a substantial cohort of Cardiothoracic Surgery professionals from various medical institutions, with over twenty hailing from Tuya alone.

At that juncture, those who changed their employment were enticed by the prospect of substantial financial gain, envisioning a rapid ascent with the Third Hospital.

However, they inadvertently boarded a vessel of misfortune.

The Cardiothoracic Surgery department of the Third Hospital is experiencing a precipitous decline, struggling even to meet its payroll obligations.

Furthermore, it shoulders immense liabilities incurred from the expansion of its new facilities.

Its current dire circumstances stand in stark opposition to its previously ostentatious appearance.

The complete truth has yet to be unveiled.

Should the financial lifeline be severed, it would disintegrate like a brilliant, ephemeral soap bubble.

This institution is virtually doomed unless swift and extraordinary measures are implemented.

And fittingly so.

The multitude of factors compelling Deputy Director Lu toward self-destruction were varied. Primarily, the lucrative salary and bonuses that were enthusiastically pledged upon his transition from Tuya to the Third Hospital never materialized. Concerning the assurances of aiding Deputy Director Lu in attaining esteemed academic standing, these proved to be rife with deception.

If only unfulfilled pledges were the extent of the matter, it would not be particularly heinous.

At most, it would simply constitute a case of fraud.

Compounding the issue, they compelled the recruited doctors to sign restrictive non-compete clauses. These stipulated that within a five-year period, they were prohibited from joining other hospitals, under penalty of severe financial retribution.

The rationale behind the Third Hospital's insistence on these non-compete agreements is understandable.

Having successfully enticed these highly specialized Cardiothoracic Surgery experts, it was natural for them to desire safeguards against losing them to rival institutions.

Implementing certain constraints to curb employee mobility became an unavoidable strategy.

These actions profoundly impacted the doctors and nurses who had transferred their allegiance to the Third Hospital, leading to immense suffering.

The promises made by those orchestrating the recruitment were merely verbal, whereas the commitments extracted from the doctors were formalized in writing, bearing their imprints. This represented a significant disadvantage.

Naturally, had they not been blinded by avarice, and possessed even a modicum of integrity, they would not have found themselves ensnared in such a predicament.

Following his change of employment, Deputy Director Lu received a single month's basic salary, and after that, nothing further.

Coincidentally, his daughter was accepted into an educational institution abroad, necessitating a considerable financial outlay.

The career change was motivated by the desire to secure greater income to fund his daughter's overseas studies. Instead, it resulted in financial devastation, leaving him unable to provide satisfactory explanations to his daughter.

Attempts to seek resolutions from the leadership of the Third Hospital yielded only evasive maneuvers or insincere assurances, with no concrete solutions offered.

Ultimately, Deputy Director Lu found himself at an inescapable impasse, experiencing a decline in physical health, and in a state of profound mental distress, he contemplated ending his life. He deliberately selected the surgical building of the Third Hospital as the site from which to leap.

His intention was to expose the Third Hospital's shadowy dealings through his ultimate sacrifice.

If even this drastic act failed to bring about change, he had designated Zhou Can as the guardian for his daughter, thereby ensuring she would not be consumed by a life of animosity.

The letter did not implore Zhou Can to pursue retribution.

Instead, it conveyed a plea on behalf of the twenty-odd medical personnel who had relocated from Tuya Hospital, expressing a hope that Zhou Can might facilitate their return to employment at Tuya Hospital.

Following consultations with legal experts regarding the non-compete stipulations, certain interpretative loopholes were identified.

Provided Tuya Hospital expressed willingness to re-hire them, they could resume their positions at Tuya without violating the terms of the agreement.

It was now abundantly clear to Zhou Can why Deputy Director Lu had so shamelessly sought his assistance in rejoining Tuya Hospital.

After his initial request was denied, Deputy Director Lu likely turned to other former colleagues from Tuya Hospital for support.

However, it seems such matters were beyond their capacity or willingness to assist.

Confronted with utter despair, he chose to take his own life.

“Truly pitiful, detestable, and profoundly sad!”

Upon concluding his perusal of the letter, Zhou Can could not refrain from shaking his head with a heavy sigh.

A promising life and career abandoned, lured by the perilous allure of a career change, without conducting due diligence, and placing blind faith in deceptive promises, had propelled him toward ruin, leaving him with nothing but utter disgrace.