Chapter 686 - 316: Not Joking, Strength Speaks
"Teacher, please don’t scold me anymore! I’ve learned my lesson and decided to go back and review my notes. The knowledge you’ve taught us these past few days, both Dr. Yang and I have been taking notes. It’s just that he was already a top student at our school, and my note-taking skills aren’t as strong as his. My ability to understand is also a bit weaker than his."
She was able to face her shortcomings.
"Knowing where the problem lies is a good thing. Both of you need to keep working hard! And Dr. Chen, you need to work even harder, otherwise, when these two surpass you, don’t say I’m being biased. There’s actually a lot more I’ve been teaching you, but your progress has been a bit slow."
Li Jingsheng was already saving him some face.
Dr. Chen’s progress wasn’t just a bit slow; it was very slow.
Poor comprehension ability, and lacking practical talent as well.
It was correct for Doctor Xu at the time to be unwilling to teach him.
Because lacking talent means having to put in many times more effort than others just to achieve the same results.
"Sigh, I’ve been putting in a lot of effort, but my progress has been so slow. But don’t worry, I will persist. Even if I can’t become a good practitioner of bone setting techniques, being a good assistant for you is an honor too. I can handle tasks like plastering, splinting, and traction."
Dr. Chen sighed, realizing that comparisons can hurt.
Watching Ye Hui, who had only been here for a few days, already able to perform a shoulder joint reduction independently under Li Jingsheng’s guidance, he felt a deep sense of inadequacy and urgency.
He also saw the reality.
A lack of talent, that’s something he must admit.
"Can you work as an assistant your whole life? With that little salary, can you buy a house, raise a wife and kids? You’ve got to have some ambition, you know?"
Li Jingsheng was about the same age as Dr. Chen.
He wasn’t admonishing him as an elder, but rather helping him develop better based on his own life experience.
The thing a man fears most is not being able to earn money.
"Understood."
Dr. Chen nodded heavily. Although he was scolded by Li Jingsheng, he felt quite happy.
Because he could sense the well-intentioned concern Li Jingsheng had for him.
"Alright, I’ve finished eating. Take your time. If I’m a bit late returning to the clinic, make sure to calm the patients down. Don’t let them complain."
Li Jingsheng said to them.
With Doctor Xu absent, he was the head of the manual reduction room.
He oversaw all matters.
If something went wrong, the higher-ups would definitely look for him.
However, with his current position, even if complaints were made, it would likely be the same as Doctor Xu’s previous attitude.
In terms of position, he was now significantly higher in the hospital than Doctor Xu.
Even Doctor Xu wasn’t afraid of complaints, so he had no reason to be.
Upon leaving the cafeteria, he went directly to Cardiothoracic Surgery.
"Excuse me, is Director Zhang..."
"Are you Dr. Li Jingsheng? Our Director Zhang is in OR 3, you’re allowed to go straight in."
Before Li Jingsheng could finish his sentence, the nurse directed him in a certain direction.
It seemed Director Zhang had already given instructions to the nurse.
"Thanks!"
Li Jingsheng didn’t know her, but this nurse certainly knew him.
He had become somewhat of a celebrity at the Second Hospital, recognized by many medical staff.
Having brought great honor back to the hospital, everyone had a favorable impression of him.
The entire Surgical Building was interconnected.
Patient transfers and joint surgeries were very convenient.
At the Second Hospital, only a few departments held top-tier medical resources. Cardiothoracic Surgery and Neurosurgery had been contending closely over the past two years.
On the surface, the two departments united against General Surgery.
Because General Surgery was too strong.
If Cardiothoracic Surgery tried to compete for resources alone with General Surgery, it wouldn’t stand a chance.
Only by teaming up with Neurosurgery could they compete.
When it came to departmental rivalry, Li Jingsheng always observed from the sidelines, without getting involved in these internal battles.
He was solely focused on honing his skills and improving his expertise. Because of this, he maintained relationships with department heads in both General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.
At least he could communicate with both of them.
He opened the door to OR 3, and a female nurse in her thirties opened the door.
"The surgery is about to start. Hurry up and come in!"
She obviously knew Li Jingsheng as well.
"Alright! Thank you!"
Li Jingsheng felt a bit awkward, as he didn’t recognize her. He just nodded and smiled at the nurse.
After changing into surgical attire and slippers, he entered the operating room.
Director Zhang and several doctors and nurses from Cardiothoracic Surgery were already inside.
Anesthesiologist Old Yu was also there.
"Director Zhang, sorry I’m a bit late."
Li Jingsheng apologized.
"Late? You’re just right on time, not a minute early or late. Old Yu, wouldn’t you agree?"
"What I want to say is, why does this kid seem to be everywhere?"
Old Yu glanced at Li Jingsheng.
"Haha, this shows that Dr. Li is excellent, capable people often have more responsibilities." Director Zhang laughed and spoke on his behalf.
The other doctors and nurses were somewhat envious of the appreciation Director Zhang showed towards Li Jingsheng.
This wasn’t something easily achieved.
"With so many outstanding seniors here, I wouldn’t dare to claim the title of being capable. Being a hardworking and dedicated workhorse is more like it, though."
Li Jingsheng didn’t dare to appear conceited here.
"Dr. Yu, I haven’t yet thanked you for the last time!"
Li Jingsheng was referring to calling Dr. Yu after hours to have him perform a tracheostomy on that patient.