Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 364 - 334: Father Zhao’s Career Sets Sail Again (Part 2)

Chapter 364: Chapter 334: Father Zhao’s Career Sets Sail Again (Part 2)

"Dr. Zhao, just listen to me on this matter. My brother specifically instructed me."

Manager Wang quickly said, because first, his cousin did indeed instruct him, and second, he wanted to get acquainted with this highly skilled doctor, Zhao Heng.

Zhao’s father and mother were stunned at this moment.

Does our son have such great connections?

A few words can waive a month’s rent?

That’s a full eight thousand bucks!

For a while, the couple felt both excited and immensely proud.

"Then I’ll trouble you with this."

Zhao Heng thought for a moment, nodded, and said.

His parents would be opening a store in the market soon. If he directly refused Manager Wang’s offer, it might seem somewhat disrespectful.

After all, having Manager Wang look after his parents’ store in the future could be very beneficial.

Sometimes, you shouldn’t underestimate the power of these local figures.

"Alright, good. Come with me to handle the paperwork then."

Hearing Zhao Heng agree, Manager Wang was very pleased. He was forty this year, and his parents were getting older. And as people age, they inevitably get sick. Knowing a highly skilled doctor was an incredibly valuable thing.

Anyone who has experienced dealing with an elderly loved one’s illness knows the difficulties involved in seeking medical attention.

Even Wang Yaoqing, who was once a small boss worth tens of millions, couldn’t even get an appointment for his mother’s medical treatment.

Before long, Zhao Heng and his parents followed Manager Wang to the market office, completed the paperwork, paid the fee, and received the key to the store.

Returning to the storefront, Zhao’s father held the key and opened the shutter door of the shop.

Standing at the entrance, Zhao’s father suddenly felt a sense of pride and ambition. He never imagined that in his old age, he could have his own business in the vast North City—a dream he never dared to dream.

Zhao Heng followed inside, took a look at the premises, and found the dining tables, kitchenware, and countertops were all neatly arranged. Although the previous tenant’s business didn’t succeed, the decor was still quite decent.

Next, all that was needed was to replace the signboard and those neon doodles on the wall, then they could open for business.

As for the store name, Zhao’s father had already decided when signing the contract.

The name is very down-to-earth, called "Zhao Family Bench Noodles." In the old days, noodle shops were small businesses that couldn’t afford many tables. When there were lots of customers, the owner would bring out benches, and everyone would hold their bowls and sit on benches to eat.

"Son, it was the right decision to have you study medicine and become a doctor. Look, now you even got a month’s rent waived."

Zhao’s mother said happily.

In her view, her son had become someone of importance, comparable to a "village elite" back home.

"Xiao Heng, in the future, you still need to be cautious, especially in the hospital. You mustn’t accept money from patients’ families."

Zhao’s father reminded Zhao Heng.

The fact that his son had such connections, getting a month’s rent waived, and would be looked after in the market, naturally made Zhao’s father very happy.

But knowing a part symbolizes the whole, if someone can waive an eight thousand yuan rent, it means that any future requests they make of his son won’t be trivial.

"Dad, don’t worry. I’ve never accepted envelopes of money."

Zhao Heng smiled and said.

In his earlier days assisting in surgeries, he envied the surgeons who would receive envelopes of money until their hands were tired.

But now he had moved past the stage of accepting envelopes. Nowadays, in hospitals, unless someone doesn’t want their job, no surgeon dares accept envelopes.

Who knows if the person giving the envelope is secretly filming you, just waiting to catch you accepting money and then use the footage against you!

"What are you saying? Our son would never take envelopes of money."

Zhao’s mother gave the old man a look and said somewhat indignantly.

A mother knows her child best. Zhao Heng’s character—from childhood to adulthood, whether in his hometown or at school—was witnessed by relatives and teachers alike.

Next, Zhao Heng and his parents moved all their previous market stall items into the shop.

After a morning of tidying up, they barely managed to get things in order by noon. It seemed they wouldn’t be able to open for business today, at least not until tomorrow, since making the sign would take several hours as well.

Zhao Heng had a meal with his parents in the store, and seeing that most of the heavy work was done, they left the place and headed to Grandpa Luo Ji’s studio. He was going to learn how to film videos from Grandpa Luo Ji.

Of course, Shu Xin went along too.

Three in the afternoon.

Art Street.

Inside a film studio.

Luo Ji was personally teaching Zhao Heng the techniques of shooting videos, while Shu Xin was modestly learning on the side. Shu Xin was now fully dedicated to being a content creator, which had become her primary occupation, so learning video making from a great director was a rare opportunity.

If Luo Ji were to offer a special class, it would cost at least tens of thousands.

"Xiao Zhao, although you’re making short videos, the process is the same. First, you have to decide on a theme. Once you have a theme, you have a clear goal, and you can design plots and materials with purpose. If you shoot randomly, the result will definitely be poor."

Luo Ji seriously started to impart some basic knowledge about making videos to Zhao Heng.

"Right, I’ve already decided on the theme. Now I’m just thinking about how to perform better in front of the camera."

Zhao Heng nodded and said.

"You’re talking about presence on camera, right? This can actually be cultivated over time. Practice your eyes more, because in the lens, the eyes are the first thing that attracts people. The expressiveness of your eyes is the most important."

"That sounds a bit vague, so let me be more specific."

"Xiao Zhao, since you’re not a professional actor, to quickly improve your camera presence in a short time, you can start from two aspects."

Luo Ji thought for a moment and said. Given that Zhao Heng wasn’t a professional actor and hadn’t taken courses in body language or acting, Luo Ji couldn’t teach him as he would an actor.

"Hmm, what are the two aspects?"

Zhao Heng listened attentively and asked eagerly.

Even Shu Xin, standing nearby, was greatly benefiting. How to perform in front of the camera is something generally only taught in very professional acting classes, not to mention having a top director like Luo Ji teaching personally.

This trip was worth it!

Shu Xin couldn’t help but think.

"Generally, for someone with no shooting or acting experience, the quickest improvements can be made in presenting your face to the camera and your posture."

"For posture, it’s relatively simple—summed up as standing tall, raising your head, inhaling, shoulders open back, neck straight. Xiao Zhao, your posture is already very good, just a bit of attention can enhance your overall disposition."

Luo Ji glanced at Zhao Heng, assessing him.

In his view, Zhao Heng’s posture and demeanor were much better than many young newcomers.

To put it simply, he had the essence of "knowledge brings confidence," giving people the impression of being knowledgeable and profound at first glance.

Perhaps due to being a doctor, Zhao Heng also possessed a resilient and calm aura, which Luo Ji rarely saw in showbiz people.

Those in the entertainment industry are too restless, hardly ever displaying such a resilient and calm aura.

"And the second point?"

Shu Xin, engrossed, eagerly asked before Zhao Heng could.

"The second point is to change how you perceive light. To put it simply, the first rule is to always face the light. As long as the main light hits your face, your face will already look a size smaller on camera."

Luo Ji noticed Shu Xin’s eager expression and smiled slightly as he spoke.

"Yes, very enlightening."

Zhao Heng nodded. This Grandpa Luo Ji, worthy of being the director for ’Noon Sunshine’, spoke plainly and precisely, unlike other directors who, when discussing acting or camera presence, would ramble on about beliefs, artistic aesthetics, and other abstract stuff.

Grandpa speaks directly and practically—true expertise within!