My Medical Skills Give Me Experience Points Chapter 1439 - 574: Couldn’t Last Three Seconds—The Real Deal Hasn’t Even Made a Move Yet_2

Zhou Can wasn’t sure about who exactly backed her.

But it was obvious, even with a little thought, that Nurse Chief Niu Lan maintained her stable position without being replaced by those young, beautiful nurses must have her reasons.

"Doctor Fu, you’ve been here a long time now, why are you still speaking so carelessly? Nurses and doctors are employees of the hospital, they have equal status, is that simple reasoning beyond you?"

Director Lou came with hopes of acting as a mediator.

Being the department head, he needed to ensure cohesion within the department.

Fu Chachun, despite being a senior attending physician, might not be extraordinary in surgery or diagnosis, but he certainly wasn’t the lowest among attending physicians.

No hospital, not even a strong one like Imperial Renhe Hospital, can boast of only top-tier doctors.

Most are of average level, exceeding the passing line to be considered competent.

After being under pressure for so long, Fu Chachun was already worn out. Earlier, when Director Niu rushed in to accuse him, he didn’t dare utter a word.

He could show off in front of the regular young nurses.

But facing Nurse Chief Niu Lan, even if given three guts of courage, he wouldn’t dare oppose. Many perceive doctors as highly esteemed, but it’s all about the circumstances.

The vast majority are just ordinary doctors, not that high in status.

When a nurse chief loses her temper, she can scold a doctor like a child who did something wrong.

At this moment, Director Lou was clearly attempting to smooth things over, and Fu Chachun could hear the goodwill in his words.

It was like catching hold of a lifeline when drowning.

"You’re right in criticizing me; I was too angry then and spoke without thinking. I sincerely apologize to them."

Fu Chachun had been quite stiff earlier.

But now, he no longer dared to stand firm, quickly adjusting his attitude to admit fault.

Displaying a sincere posture as if awaiting punishment.

During the ten minutes after the thirteen nurses angrily left the conference room, Fu Chachun had undoubtedly thought a lot. His mind had also cleared considerably.

"Director Niu, now that he shows signs of remorse, could you give him a chance?"

After publicly reprimanding Fu Chachun, Director Lou turned his attention to Nurse Chief Niu Lan.

"Since you’ve requested, out of respect for you, our nurse station is willing to make some concessions. However, discriminatory remarks against nurses are truly intolerable; they deeply hurt our nurses’ feelings. He must write a reflection and make it public within the department. Additionally, this month’s bonus should be withheld, and his annual excellence qualification should be canceled. Only by doing so can such discriminatory behavior be eradicated."

These punishments were indeed severe.

Writing a reflection is something many have done, especially novice medical staff; making mistakes and writing a reflection shows repentance, which is a matter of attitude.

However, making a reflection public within the department is a bit of a blow to one’s pride.

Apart from damage to one’s image, self-esteem is hurt, and withholding a month’s bonus actually costs real money.

Canceling the annual excellence qualification is even harsher; it basically renders the year’s work fruitless.

For someone of Fu Chachun’s age, every working year counts.

After today’s incident, if he wants to get promoted, the resistance will be enormous. So, from this perspective, canceling this year’s excellence qualification isn’t that hard to accept.

"Director Niu, it was wrong of me to say hurtful words about nurses. I’m willing to write a reflection, but could you forgive me this once? I’m willing to give my entire monthly salary to compensate all the nurses in the Emergency Department."

Fu Chachun certainly had some wisdom and means.

After weighing the pros and cons, he directly offers up one month’s salary to compensate all nurses to seek forgiveness.

After all, he hadn’t reached retirement age yet; after such an incident, he’s sure to face disdain from nurses at work.

"This isn’t about the money, nor would any nurse trade their dignity for money. If you agree to my terms today and sincerely apologize to Ma Xiaolan in person, the matter can be settled. If you don’t agree, then it’s not something our department can settle privately anymore."

Nurse Chief Niu Lan applied pressure on Fu Chachun.

Settling the matter within the department versus the hospital involves different repercussions.

Worse would be settling it outside the hospital, such as intervention from the court, health regulatory bodies, which would have serious consequences.

"I agree! I completely agree to your terms, taking responsibility for my wrongful remarks."

Sweat broke on Fu Chachun’s forehead.

Merely having the department head and nursing director intervening was already unbearable; further escalation to the hospital administration, even just the Medical Department, could be overwhelmingly distressing.

At this moment, all his arrogance and confidence were crushed, leaving only fear and regret besides committing to a solution.

It’s certain that society’s harsh lesson will teach him to be more careful with his words.

"Xiaolan, come over now!"

Ma Xiaolan was still visibly angry.

"If it weren’t for Director Niu’s sake, I wouldn’t agree to let this go today."

She was still fuming.

"Teacher Ma Xiaolan, I was wrong before; I shouldn’t have made discriminatory remarks against nurses. Please forgive me! I’m sorry!"

"Couldn’t this have been done sooner? Must we invite Directors Lou and Niu over before you sincerely apologize? Why bother! Forget it, just follow Director Niu’s requirements, and I’ll forgive you."

Ma Xiaolan was wise enough to let it go while the situation was favorable.

’Magnanimously’ waving it off, indicating no further grievance.

Fu Chachun exhaled deeply, feeling pardoned.

Only after everyone left did Fu Chachun slumped onto the meeting room chair.

He began to contemplate the entire incident.

Originally, it wasn’t a major issue; it just involved opposing the department’s proposal to promote Zhou Can as the deputy group leader of the operating room rather than choosing him due to seniority.

But due to one wrong remark, he almost lost his job.

Reflecting on the situation, besides feeling aggrieved, there’s more sense of fear.

"Damn, Zhou Can turns out to be quite unmanageable. Merely having the three nurses around him intervene nearly cost me my job. Now, after this situation, not only am I embarrassed, but my qualification for excellence this year is gone, my bonus for this month lost, and my future career prospects essentially ruined. Those able nurses decisively cut off my chance of competing with Zhou Can for the deputy group leader role. More skillfully... they serve as a warning to others, deterring anyone from openly opposing Zhou Can in the future."

Returning to his senses, Fu Chachun couldn’t help cursing.

He should actually feel grateful.

Since Zhou Can himself hadn’t made any move, otherwise, it might have been worse for him.

People need to correctly recognize their position to avoid peril.

No one should take themselves too seriously, nor belittle others.

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The next day, the reflection Fu Chachun wrote overnight, over five hundred words, was publicly displayed within the Emergency Department.

Some smart individuals discerned the situation, gaining more respect for Zhou Can.

Even a few like Fu Chachun, senior and indifferent to Zhou Can, started reevaluating their stance.

Zhou Can wasn’t bothered by this trivial incident, continuing his usual work routine.

In his mind, medical skills are the eternal core competency.

However, as he moved around the Emergency Department, he keenly noticed some senior colleagues, who rarely greeted him, surprisingly broke into consistent smiles and nods towards him.

Such enthusiasm indeed made him slightly uncomfortable.

Fu Chachun took a day off from the department, likely seeking reprieve at home, as the public display of reflection was set for a day. It’s a bit of protection Director Lou managed to negotiate for him.

It could be considered a form of protection!

The day quickly passed, and Zhou Can’s position as deputy group leader was practically secured.

He naturally showed more care and affection toward his three nurses.

During lunch, he ordered takeout with dishes like frog meat, shrimp, fried egg, and other delicacies not easily accessed in daily meals.

Though he didn’t elaborate why he ordered such good food, the nurses were well aware.

With laughter and joy, they ate happily.