Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 449 - 376: Life in the Jianghu (Part 2)

"There’s another point. Even though you’ve risen in status now, your foundation is still a bit shallow, and your qualifications are there, but in many areas, it’s easy for people to take advantage of you. If you do well in this surgery, with the endorsement of the department head, your future path will be unimpeded, and no one will dare to badmouth you."

After a pause, Xu Wenqiang added seriously.

Since you’re one of us now, he speaks more directly. Our country is inherently a society of human connections, so it’s very necessary to know some influential people.

Of course, these so-called connections must be built on the foundation of having a core value of one’s own.

Take Zhao Heng, his core value is being able to perform surgeries that others can’t, treating illnesses that other hospitals, even the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, can’t handle.

This kind of core value becomes even more remarkable the higher up you go.

No matter how high a person’s status is, they’re all made of flesh and blood and will get sick. When ill, of course, they want the best doctor to treat them and perform surgery.

"Thank you, Uncle."

Zhao Heng nodded, he could tell Xu Wenqiang was paving the way for him.

Although his medical skills are top-notch in Eastern Hospital, and even nationwide, sometimes skill alone doesn’t mean everything.

"I heard from Brother that you also like tea. This is a pre-rain Dragon Well tea brought by a friend, take some to enjoy."

Xu Wenqiang picked up a delicately crafted small box from the coffee table and handed it to Zhao Heng.

"Alright."

Zhao Heng could only nod. When it comes to tea, he likes it about as much as coffee. In the end, it’s just a beverage that refreshes him. As for the culture and whatnot, he doesn’t have much time to delve into it.

For this meeting with Xu’s father, he talked a lot about tea culture, pottery, and the like, which he had prepared in advance to leave a good impression on his future father-in-law.

"Xiao Zhao, since you’re family now, if there’s anything at the hospital, you can come directly to me. Although I know your skills are top-notch and you’re unbeatable in medical matters, a hospital is a place full of complex human relationships. If you encounter difficulties or are unsure how to handle something, just come find me."

Xu Wenqiang said meaningfully.

The personnel relationships in hospitals are notoriously complex, or rather, wherever there are people, there are complexities.

If you find it uncomplicated, it certainly means your position is too low, and you haven’t been exposed to that level yet.

Especially in the medical field, where connections and intricate networks are like family ties, anyone under your command may seem inconspicuous on the surface but could have significant connections behind the scenes.

Such things happen quite often.

Of course, if you have the ability and a strong backing, then you can simplify complex interpersonal relationships.

How to simplify?

Specifically, with capital and capability, you can do as you please.

Of course, Zhao Heng hasn’t reached that level yet, but the power behind him is quite strong at Eastern Hospital.

"So far, things have been okay, nothing particularly worth consulting about."

Zhao Heng thought for a moment and said. His schedule has been packed recently, if he’s not seeing patients or performing surgeries, he’s working with Professor Li Hongwei on research, or handling the anesthesia assistant database. There’s not much time or energy to deal with these interpersonal relationships.

He knows that where there are people, there are complexities, like his ward, including doctors and nurses, there are more than twenty, almost thirty people. It’s not too many, but not too few either.

With so many people working in one place, naturally, there are ups and downs, and even some people doing small maneuvers behind the scenes.

But currently, Zhao Heng doesn’t have the capacity or time to bother with these.

"I know you’re quite busy lately, but managing things early is crucial. If you don’t have the time, then train someone. You just need to delegate to them, controlling the big picture is enough."

Xu Wenqiang wasn’t surprised by Zhao Heng’s response because he knows Zhao Heng is indeed very busy, with little attention left for management matters.

"Train someone?"

Hearing this, Zhao Heng thought for a moment, and the first person that came to mind was Liu Meng. If there’s someone to train for management, Liu Meng was the first choice. After all, Liu Meng has been very proactive and competent lately.

"Of course, you need an assistant, do you plan to handle everything yourself?"

Xu Wenqiang chuckled and said.

"There are some things you must prepare early for. Director Gao at the Anesthesia Center is just a transitional fill-in. His family’s elder has started to exert influence, and Director Gao’s foundation is solid enough. In a few years, he’ll move up from the director position, at least to the level of vice president."

"So by then, the director’s position will inevitably fall to you. To be a good department head requires more than just treating patients and performing surgeries well; you must have long-term plans."

After a brief pause, Xu Wenqiang candidly said.

"I haven’t really thought about that.."

Listening to Xu Wenqiang, Zhao Heng felt a bit unsure. He hasn’t even figured out how to be a deputy director properly, let alone a director?

"You’re really young, so it’s normal not to have thought about it. In this regard, you should seek advice from experienced seniors."

Xu Wenqiang said.

The senior he’s referring to is, naturally, himself. He’s held the department director’s position for seven or eight years anyway.

"What do you think my first step should be, Uncle?"

Zhao Heng tentatively asked.

He wanted to hear what kind of experience Xu Wenqiang was talking about.

"The first step is to let the people under you see hope and feel tangible benefits."

Xu Wenqiang smiled and said.

This young genius’s eagerness to learn is something any elder would appreciate.

No wonder every time he goes to his brother’s house, his brother and sister-in-law are utterly satisfied when talking about this future son-in-law. As the uncle, he’s also extremely pleased.

"I thought it would be something like ’a stick then a carrot’ or something.."

What Xu Wenqiang said surprised Zhao Heng because he had seen phrases like leaders needing to balance authority and kindness.

"That’s mostly for non-technical management, but a hospital relies on skill for its livelihood, so the approach of balancing authority and kindness isn’t quite applicable."

"Think about it, working in a hospital is tough; why do the people inside endure it, and why do outsiders try so hard to get in?"

Xu Wenqiang said slowly.

"Is it because of the benefits?"

Zhao Heng thought for a moment and tentatively said.

"Exactly, it’s the benefits. Who would bend over backward unless it’s worthwhile? So many people want to come to our hospital because of the high benefits and good development opportunities."

Xu Wenqiang smiled and said. Zhao Heng was quite intuitive, hitting the nail on the head.

"In a hospital, those motivational talks and grand visions aren’t effective. People capable of being doctors are quite smart. So, you must make them feel they can grow and benefit by following you. Only then can your position as deputy director be stable."

After a pause, Xu Wenqiang continued sharing his experience.

"Understood, Uncle." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Zhao Heng nodded in agreement. This is indeed practical advice. For employees, no matter how much the boss talks or paints grand scenarios, nothing beats getting a better paycheck each month.

A boss who pays is a truly good boss!

He indeed listened to Xu Wenqiang’s words.

As a deputy director, he genuinely wants to nurture a group of people, so there’s no need to waste time on insincere platitudes.

If something is to be done, let it be genuine.

"Alright, I know you’re pretty busy over there. Drop by whenever you have time."

Xu Wenqiang stood up and said to Zhao Heng.

He had already said what needed to be said, and Zhao Heng was receptive, so there was no need for further talk.

After all, they’re family, there will be plenty of time in the future.

"Okay, Uncle."

Zhao Heng stood up and said.

"Take the tea, once you finish it, come back for more."

Xu Wenqiang smiled, placing the tea box from the coffee table into Zhao Heng’s hand and said.