Noon.
Zhao Heng walked into the hospital cafeteria, got his food, but saw that it was almost full.
After searching for a while, Zhao Heng saw an empty seat in a corner and walked over, only to find it was Xia Xiaoyu.
"Senior, may I sit here?"
Zhao Heng asked politely.
"Hmm, is it you?"
Xia Xiaoyu, who was burying her head in her meal, looked up to see that it was actually Zhao Heng, who did the surgery together in the morning?!
Huh?
Why does he look so handsome now?
"Hmm... hmm, sit down."
Xia Xiaoyu, inexplicably a little flustered, glanced at Zhao Heng and then looked down, saying.
"Thank you."
Zhao Heng sat down as instructed.
However, as soon as he sat down, he noticed that Xia Xiaoyu's tray was piled high with food.
Looking at Xia Xiaoyu's tray, then at his own, hmm, that portion was at least twice as much.
Looks soft and innocent, but can eat this much?
Zhao Heng couldn't help but think.
"Ahem, junior, you know, with work being so tiring, eating this much is quite reasonable, right?"
Sensing Zhao Heng's somewhat strange look at her, Xia Xiaoyu couldn't help but explain.
"Hmm, I know."
Zhao Heng couldn't help but take another look at Xia Xiaoyu, hmm, a standard soft and cute round-faced senior, eating this much yet maintaining such a figure.
"Junior, it would be great if you came to the emergency department. You have no idea how busy it is now."
Perhaps their cooperation in the morning surgery made Xia Xiaoyu feel a strong rapport with Zhao Heng, she began venting to him.
"Haven't they been recruiting all the time?"
Hearing this, Zhao Heng felt a bit puzzled.
"Now everywhere is reducing staff, the number of recruits is getting fewer, but patients are getting more. In this situation, who knows when it will end."
Xia Xiaoyu said with a hint of helplessness.
"Let me tell you, just yesterday, the director almost fainted in the operating room from exhaustion."
After a pause, Xia Xiaoyu continued.
"Hmm, I know. I was the third assistant in that surgery yesterday."
Zhao Heng nodded and said.
"You're the third assistant? You're the one Dr. Li and the director mentioned about the surgical instrument setup?"
Xia Xiaoyu belatedly exclaimed.
"Ahem, senior, I'm not doing the setup anymore."
Zhao Heng coughed a bit, feeling helpless, and slightly emphasized.
"Right, with your level of skill today, doing setups would indeed be an underutilization."
Realizing she might have misspoken, Xia Xiaoyu quickly corrected herself.
"You should come to the emergency department sooner then. Dr. Li was brought up by the director, and I was brought up by Dr. Li. Junior, if you come to the emergency department, don't worry, I'll guide you."
After saying this, Xia Xiaoyu somehow looked forward to having a handsome and capable junior under her command.
"Senior, aren't you just a resident?"
Hearing Xia Xiaoyu say this, Zhao Heng felt a little confused and asked.
"Ah, I forgot to mention, I'm getting promoted to attending physician next week."
Xia Xiaoyu said with a tinge of pride, for in Eastern Hospital, even going from resident to attending physician is quite an achievement, being a limited position.
Hearing this, Zhao Heng's expression grew even more peculiar, looking at Xia Xiaoyu as if to say, can you make it to attending physician with your morning performance?
"Junior, don't underestimate me. I'm strong in research, and my fundamentals aren't weak either. It's just that your fundamentals are exceptionally strong."
Seeing Zhao Heng's strange look, Xia Xiaoyu couldn't help but explain.
"I see."
Zhao Heng instantly understood, indeed, when it comes to title promotions, the level of skill isn't what matters most; it's more important to excel in research and publish papers.
This senior looks soft and innocent but seems to be quite a formidable character.
Doing research and writing papers is actually harder than doing surgeries.
Many doctors get stuck at this step due to title promotions.
"I heard the director is looking to hire an assistant, and you have the best chance, good luck."
Pausing a bit, Xia Xiaoyu said again.
"I have the best chance?"
Hearing this, Zhao Heng was a little puzzled.
"Junior, you don't think the director is only considering you, do you? In fact, there's another candidate, the dean's nephew, who just graduated with a Ph.D., wanting to build experience under the director."
Perhaps having a good impression of Zhao Heng, Xia Xiaoyu rarely said a bit more.
"Such a strong competitor?"
Zhao Heng said with some surprise.
"Of course, the director is the Vice President of the Emergency Medicine Association, and there are countless young doctors who want to work under him."
Talking about Song Siming, Xia Xiaoyu looked full of admiration.
"So, you have to give it your all."
Having a good impression of Zhao Heng, Xia Xiaoyu hoped he could become the director's assistant and would have the chance to work with him.
The medical profession is not only exhausting but also mentally taxing. If there's a suitable and harmonious partner to work with, it can save a lot of trouble.
"Senior, thank you."
Zhao Heng sincerely said.
Honestly, purely based on ability, he felt he could fully handle the position of assistant to the director.
But if the competitor is something like the dean's nephew, then it's not so certain.
"But don't worry too much, the director is known for not valuing connections."
Seeing Zhao Heng deep in thought, Xia Xiaoyu added.
After finishing his meal, Zhao Heng returned to the surgery rest room.
Not long after, Xu Man Ni also finished her meal and returned. As soon as she saw Zhao Heng, she teasingly said, "Junior, not bad."
"Senior, what do you mean by that?"
Hearing Xu Man Ni say this, Zhao Heng felt a bit puzzled.
"Xia Xiaoyu, it looked like you had a great chat with her during lunch."
Xu Man Ni glanced at Zhao Heng and said, though she herself didn't realize it, there was a slight hint of jealousy in her tone.
"Senior Xia and I talked a lot about the hospital."
Zhao Heng didn't respond to Xu Man Ni's teasing; he was considering his future career path.
With this experience collection ability, in terms of technique, Zhao Heng could reach a high level in a short period.
But having technique isn't enough; it's also crucial to have a good platform.
And following Song Siming as his assistant would be the best platform for now.
"Oh? She told you? What did she say?"
Xu Man Ni asked.
"Nothing really, just mentioned the dean's nephew also wants to be the assistant to the director."
Zhao Heng replied honestly.
This Xu Man Ni in front of him has quite strong connections at Eastern Hospital too, maybe he could get more information from her?
Zhao Heng has no connections or background, so to move up, he needs to seize every opportunity around him.
"I know about that, but not many people do. Looks like your senior Xia also has her connections."
Xu Man Ni said, slightly surprised.
She knew about it because her uncle Xu Wenqiang told her, but how did Xia Xiaoyu know?
Looks like Eastern Hospital is filled with hidden talents!