Chapter 589: The Whereabouts of Doctor Ye

Chapter 589: The Whereabouts of Doctor Ye

After Officer Sun finished his treatment, Old Sun said he would treat Bai Zhi and Shen Qian to lunch.

Bai Zhi smiled and politely declined, "Grandpa Sun, please don't be so polite, we won't eat."

"Dr. Xiaobai, I just wanted to thank you. Seeing how busy you are all day, we as family members have seen it all. I'd like to invite you, Dr. Shen, and Dr. Li to lunch together."

Seeing that the two women were about to refuse, Old Sun spoke up, "I know you have your own professional principles and don't accept gifts, so let me treat you to a meal to express my gratitude. Otherwise, I would really feel bad."

Bai Zhi looked at Shen Qian with a troubled expression and said, "How about this, you can treat us to a meal when Officer Sun is about to be discharged from the hospital. We have work to do today and really can't get away."

She was going to the dean's office, and it would probably be noon by the time they finished talking.

If Old Sun invites them to dinner, they definitely won't eat at the hospital cafeteria. If she invites them to the county town for dinner, it will definitely delay Shen Qian and Dr. Li's afternoon shift. They have other patients to treat and are quite busy all day.

Moreover, accepting meals from patients' families is itself a violation of hospital regulations.

They definitely can't go today.

After Bai Zhi said that, Old Sun didn't insist anymore. "Alright, then I'll owe you for now. When my son is discharged from the hospital, I will definitely treat you to a meal. You can't refuse then."

"Let's celebrate for Officer Sun when he recovers."

Bai Zhi said to them, "Grandpa Sun, we'll go and get back to work now."

Shen Qian then returned to her office, while Bai Zhi went to Dean Liu's office.

When she arrived at Dean Liu's office, Dean Liu was making tea, and there were washed apples on the table.

When Dean Liu saw her coming, he was very welcoming. “Xiao Bai is here. Please have a seat. I’ll brew you a pot of Longjing tea.”

Bai Zhi sat down in the chair.

To be honest, she felt a little awkward when Dean Liu spoke to her alone.

"These are some fruits I just washed, please try them."

He put down the teapot and handed Bai Zhi an apple.

"Dean Liu, please don't be so polite."

Bai Zhi took the apple and put it back on the plate.

"Come and have some tea."

"Thanks!"

After Dean Liu sat down, Bai Zhi looked at him and politely asked, "Dean Liu, is there something you wanted to see me about?"

"Xiaobai, what have you thought about what we discussed with you last time?" Dean Liu asked her with a smile.

"Dean Liu, I already made myself very clear last time, and I mentioned it then, hoping you could consider my suggestion." Bai Zhi calmly threw the question back at him.

Why are you asking her how she's decided?

Shouldn't it be the hospital leadership's responsibility to consider this?

Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Dean Liu smiled somewhat awkwardly.

"So, Dr. Bai, you've already made your decision?"

Bai Zhi nodded frankly, "Yes, Dean Liu, we have already begun preparations for the traditional Chinese medicine clinic."

"As far as I know, you may not be qualified to practice medicine, so will you invite Dr. Ye to come over then?"

Dean Liu looked at him and asked tentatively.

"Yes, my maternal grandfather will definitely be the one to hold the consultation."

"Since it's Dr. Ye who's practicing, why don't you join our hospital?"

Dean Liu felt he had found another reason to persuade Bai Zhi: "At that time, you will be a formal doctor in our military hospital, and your grandfather will be in charge of the clinic. It's a win-win situation."

Bai Zhi explained with a troubled expression, "Dean Liu, my grandfather is getting old, and I definitely need to go to the clinic to assist him. If he knew that he was the only one in charge of the clinic, I probably wouldn't be able to get him to come."

"So, does that mean cooperation is the only way for us?" Seeing Bai Zhi's firm attitude, Dean Liu knew that he couldn't persuade her at all, and could only look at her with a wry smile.

Dean Liu wanted to recruit her to the hospital, and Bai Zhi also longed for the opportunity to cooperate with the hospital.

She earnestly explained her thoughts to Dean Liu again, "Dean Liu, you can actually consider my proposal. If the hospital is willing to cooperate, we can set up a renowned doctor's studio in the hospital under my grandfather's name. If he needs to hold consultations, we can negotiate to have him practice medicine here at the military hospital one day a week."

Bai Zhi had made up her mind, and Dean Liu couldn't change her mind, so he could only nod and say, "Since you've made your decision, I'll organize a meeting with the leaders of all departments in the hospital to discuss it later."

Bai Zhi smiled, her demeanor composed and polite. "Yes, Dean Liu, I await your good news."

"By the way, I saw today that Officer Sun's condition has stabilized. How long will he need treatment before he can be discharged?"

Bai Zhi replied, "He can go home to recuperate after his external injuries have healed. Acupuncture and moxibustion can continue after he is discharged from the hospital."

"I was the one who invited you to treat Officer Sun, but since you are not a doctor at our hospital, I will discuss the cost with Mr. Sun and have them settle the bill with you privately."

Fearing that Bai Zhi might have concerns, Dean Liu added, "Just settle the bill according to your normal consultation and treatment fees."

Bai Zhi didn't mind, saying, "No problem, I can do it."

Dean Liu and Bai Zhi talked for a long time, but Bai Zhi still didn't change her mind. Besides, she said she had already started preparing for the clinic.

Dean Liu knew that he couldn't change Bai Zhi, and the only way to retain her talent was to consider her suggestion and choose to cooperate with her.

After returning from the hospital, Bai Zhi started calling people in Nancheng. Her top priority now was to contact her grandfather as soon as possible.

Tell the old man about preparing to open a clinic.

They had discussed this topic before the old man passed away, and now that the New Year is over, there is still no news from him. We don't know if he even cares about it.

Otherwise, even if everything is ready, the clinic cannot open if the old man doesn't take office.

Bai Zhi first called Dr. Zhou. The old man was elusive, but fortunately he had his apprentice Zhou Lin by his side. Zhou Lin would keep in touch with the family from time to time, so it was best for her to find out the situation from Dr. Zhou first.

"Dr. Zhou, how was your New Year?"

When Dr. Zhou heard Bai Zhi's voice, he was flattered.

"Oh, Dr. Bai, what made you think of calling me?"

Bai Zhi replied with a smile, "Isn't the New Year over? I thought Jishengtang should be open by now, so I called to say hello."

Dr. Zhou remained nonchalant, saying, "Everything is fine here except for the lack of patients in my clinic. Of course, it's even better if there are no patients, because then there will be no disease in the world."

Bai Zhi, "..."

She coughed lightly and asked, "Has Linlin written to you again?"

“A letter has arrived. I just received her letter two days ago, saying she’ll be back soon.”

Dr. Zhou sounded spirited, and it was clear that he was full of anticipation for his daughter's return.

"Really? That's great! Do you know her address?" Bai Zhi asked hurriedly.

However, Dr. Zhou's answer disappointed her. "The address where the letter was sent exists, but she said in the letter that they were about to leave, and the letter wouldn't be received."

Although she hadn't found out their exact address, Bai Zhi breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing that they were coming back. "Dr. Zhou, Dr. Zhou, if my grandfather and Zhou Lin return to Nancheng, please have them call me immediately. I have an urgent matter to attend to."

Upon hearing Bai Zhi's words, Doctor Zhou asked with concern, "What happened to you?"