The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 616 Wang Chao’s Analysis

Liu Banxia had never imagined that he would one day become the center of everyone's attention. He was even more surprised to find that people were actually hoping for his progress and promotion.

With these realizations, the pressure he felt also grew considerably.

Indeed, everyone, everywhere, hoped for promotion and a pay raise. However, considering his current situation, if he truly wanted to rise to the level of deputy director, the only way was by "breaking the rules."

He had already broken the rules once to stay at the Second Hospital. If he were to do it again, it wouldn't reflect well.

He had discussed this matter with his father-in-law. His father-in-law's advice had been very sound: he should put his next promotion on hold for a while and focus on building a solid foundation.

He was capable and still young, so there was no need to rush. If he acted too unconventionally, people unfamiliar with the situation would inevitably gossip. Once gossip started, it would have an impact.

If he lay low for two or three years, he could then go all out and make up for any lost ground.

After all, his current position as Head of Inpatient Department was a semi-leadership role, while a deputy director was a true leadership position. The gap between the two was quite significant. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

However, Shi Lei's concern was also worth considering. If someone was indeed transferred from outside—someone who didn't care about the actual work but only about office politics and trivialities—then future days would be truly difficult.

Was such a thing impossible? No, it was very possible.

In fact, in many companies or institutions, such people exist. They aren't from the HR department, but they spend most of their time focused on "personnel issues."

The Emergency Center's standing was bound to gradually improve. Each improvement would mean changes in job ranks, so it was natural for it to become a coveted place.

In reality, even Liu Banxia and his colleagues weren't working purely out of altruism; they also had aspirations. It was just that they hoped their hard work would receive the rewards it deserved.

"What are you mulling over?" Wang Chao asked, sidling up to him.

"I wanted to ask you, are a lot of people eyeing the deputy director position in our Emergency Center?" Liu Banxia inquired.

"I really don't know. I haven't been home much lately. Should I ask my mom when I get back?" Wang Chao replied.

"Forget it. Let's not bother your mother with this. We'll take it one step at a time. There's still plenty of time, anyway," Liu Banxia said, shaking his head.

"But if you think about it, there definitely will be many people watching it. The key is how many deputy director positions will be established: one, two, or three."

"If there's only one, it would undoubtedly go to Dr. Chen. There's no need to even think about that. No one would be so clueless as to challenge Chief Director Chen on this."

"If there are two, well, then things get interesting. It would depend on how ambitious one is and how strong their backing is. Of course, there are plenty of people with connections."

"If there are three, it would be even more chaotic. Many people would likely scramble for them like mad. It would be a real bloodbath, the kind where bodies pile up."

"Damn, no way! How come more slots mean fiercer competition?" Liu Banxia exclaimed in surprise.

"Hehe, it's precisely because there are more slots that many people think they might have a chance. It never hurts to try, right? If you don't try, you definitely won't get a chance," Wang Chao said with a shrug.

"And if there are only two, they'll likely focus their efforts on you first. After they take you out, they'll compete amongst themselves. Anyway, just make sure you don't make any critical mistakes recently. I actually think your chances are pretty high; I've always thought so."

"After all, even though you're a bit lacking in seniority right now, your skills are excellent. Plus, you've participated in major emergency rescue missions, your on-site management is top-notch, your in-hospital treatment is top-notch, and the interns you've trained are also top-notch."

"These three points show that your professional abilities are solid. Plus, with the Chief Director and our Director supporting you, it's a case of getting twice the result with half the effort."

"Of course, your Achilles' heel is still your seniority and professional title. If you encounter a truly powerful outsider, you, the local incumbent, would indeed be in some danger."

"But they also have to consider one thing: you're helping our Director manage the teaching and training work. That's the Director's exclusive domain; what he says goes. This is also a point in your favor."

"Otherwise, why would the Director get you involved so early? You silly kid! It's not just because the hospital values this area; he wants you to step forward sooner."

"Don't forget, we habitually call him 'Director,' but our Director is a genuine Deputy Chief Director with his own distinct responsibilities. If your advancement path here gets blocked, the Director might map out another route for you."

"You'd still be working in our Emergency Center, just in a different capacity. It wouldn't be an issue to go through the hospital's administrative channels instead of the Emergency Center's direct line."

Liu Banxia was a bit dumbfounded listening to him. This was Wang Chao, who supposedly hadn't looked into the matter at all and had been engrossed in researching fecal separation, yet he had rattled off so much in one go.

And what about himself? He was the one directly involved, yet he knew nothing at all.

"Hehe, no need to look at me like that. It's just that with the fecal transplant done, a lot of my stress is gone, and my brain feels more active. Don't mind my rambling," Wang Chao said with a wide smile.

"You really are something else. It's almost a waste for a brain like yours to be in medicine. Wouldn't you be better suited for a career in a government department?" Liu Banxia asked with a laugh.

"No way, that's too exhausting. You have to be so careful with every word you say. One wrong phrase, and boy, you could find yourself in a whole heap of trouble before you know it," Wang Chao said, shaking his head like a rattle-drum.

"In the hospital, I only need to be responsible for my patients, and that's it. In other public sector jobs, I'd have to deal with far too many problems. I don't have that kind of ambition, and I don't want the hassle."

"Then what do you think I should do? It feels like even if I work hard, it might not guarantee anything, right? I think many people will still oppose me," Liu Banxia said.

"What's there to fear? Just do what you have to do," Wang Chao replied nonchalantly.

"I guess our Director is also worried about outsiders being brought in who might then cause trouble. A position at the deputy director level must be discussed at a formal meeting."

"For other departments, it might not be a big deal. But everyone knows that as long as the Emergency Center develops steadily, its standing will eventually be upgraded, and everyone here will rise with the tide."

"So, just focus on performing well. Try to achieve some tangible results during this period. That way, when the time comes, both the Chief Director and our Director will have a stronger basis to support you. You can't always rest on your laurels; what you need now are achievements."

"Think about it: if you're outstanding enough, then even if others have ambitions, they'll have to think twice about challenging you. Right now, at best, they see you as a promising protégé of the Director."

Liu Banxia nodded. It seemed Wang Chao was right.

However, achieving results wasn't so easy. After all, 'results' were a rather intangible concept.

"Forget it. I won't think about these things for now. The key is to do the work I have on hand well," Liu Banxia said.

"Besides, Dr. Wang Bo from Orthopedics is being transferred to our Emergency Center. Actually, I think it would be more appropriate for him and Chen Xuehai to become deputy directors together, right? They're both Chief Physicians."

"Haha, not necessarily," Wang Chao said with a laugh.

"After all, not everyone wants to be in a leadership position. Besides, he's been a deputy director in Orthopedics for so many years; hasn't he had enough? With that time, wouldn't it be better to focus on research projects? Why bother with all that stress?"

"Take Director Xu, for example. With his standing, becoming a Deputy Chief Director would be a piece of cake for him, right? But even if you begged him, he wouldn't be interested."

"He's the director of the Orthopedics Department because he's worried someone else might mess it up. That department is his life's work. If our Emergency Center weren't so incredibly busy right now, it's unlikely he would have agreed to transfer anyone over."

"Anyway, that's how I see it. Even those who want this position probably aren't too old. After all, whoever comes will have to work here, and it's still unknown how many years it will take to fully establish the Emergency Center."

"There are too many requirements involved. In the future, we'll need to invite some real heavyweights to oversee things. Both the 'software' and 'hardware' aspects need to be coordinated; it's not as simple as just having a variety of departments."

"Take Old Qin, for instance. He also had his own selfish calculations. That's why he managed the Emergency Department in such a muddled way. Otherwise, if he had painstakingly built it up, it might have just become someone else's achievement."

"'One generation plants the trees, and another enjoys the shade'—that's a well-known saying. But how many people truly remember those who came before them? If not for that foresight, why do you think the medical staff in our Emergency Center are all so young? And why was Sister Wang able to transfer to the Medical Affairs Department so smoothly?"

"It's precisely because the Chief Director and our Director have big plans for our center that they must build a young team that can endure hardship. That's the only way for the Emergency Center to get better and better, instead of progressively worse."

"Personnel turnover can indeed promote development. But if it's too frequent, things might stagnate or even go into reverse."

"Of course, this is what my mom told me. When I first chose to stay in the Emergency Center, she made it very clear to me: if I stayed, I had to persevere; otherwise, all the hardship I endured would be for nothing."

"If she hadn't seen the great development potential here, do you think my mom would have willingly let her precious treasure suffer like this?"

This time, Liu Banxia gave Wang Chao two thumbs up. "I think you'd be perfect for that deputy director role. Handling external relations, you'd undoubtedly be able to sort everything out."

Wang Chao grinned, flashing his pearly whites. "I'd rather just follow you. Anyway, sticking with you is always a safe bet."

"Well then, shouldn't you be off collecting donor samples? You need to store up a bit more, right?" Liu Banxia asked with a teasing smile.

"Shameless, absolutely shameless! I'll go this afternoon. After talking so much, if I don't get a free lunch out of you, my heart just won't be at ease!" Wang Chao declared with a mock fierce grin.

Liu Banxia gently punched him on the shoulder. Wang Chao's analysis today had truly helped him mature a lot.