The Enhanced Doctor-Chapter 768 found its own positioning

"You two have been enjoying yourselves quite a lot lately, haven't you?" Liu Banxia teased upon seeing Qiu Mingyuan and Xiao Yue.

"Ah... I can't compare with Brother Liu. His name is well-known now; his reputation has shaken Binhai," Qiu Mingyuan retorted, not to be outdone.

Anyway, his relationship with Xiao Yue was something both families had agreed upon, so why would he care about Liu Banxia's teasing? Of course not.

"That's right! You're quick-witted. We're going to have a drink today, just to make you envious," Liu Banxia shot back.

These grown-ups are still like children, aren't they? Qiaoqiao felt a little helpless.

"Dad, you really don't know. Nowadays, Brother Liu's reputation is incredibly strong, especially at our school. Those who originally wanted to apply to medical school have become even more determined," Qiu Mingyuan said.

"That's as it should be. Banxia is an outstanding person; not many can compare to him," Qiu Huaili said.

"You're always praising me, but even so, you can't drink too much today. Have your social engagements increased recently? You need to control that," Liu Banxia said.

"Wait, could you tell I'm sick again?" Qiu Huaili asked anxiously.

"I'm not that clairvoyant. It was Qiaoqiao who told me, saying you've been somewhat disobedient to sister-in-law again," Liu Banxia said.

"Haha, actually, I've been behaving quite well, trying my best not to attend such functions," Qiu Huaili said.

"However, Old Qiao and I have been busy with the hotel project lately, so there have indeed been quite a few things to handle. If you don't believe me, ask Old Qiao. We really haven't drunk much."

If someone else had said this, he might have felt upset. But it was fine coming from Liu Banxia. They both understood each other well and had even privately discussed "the ways of a husband."

After some mutual teasing, the atmosphere at dinner became even more lively. Once the food was on the table, and with no outsiders present, everyone just helped themselves.

"I saw Old Lin a few days ago," Qiao Xuezhi said after they had been eating and drinking for a while. "He said his child's follow-up appointment showed no issues, and he mentioned wanting to treat you to a meal when he has time."

"I saw Lin Chenglin when he came for his follow-up too, but I was genuinely too busy at the time and didn't have a chance to talk much," Liu Banxia said.

"Actually, the one who really deserves a treat is Yueyue, since Director Xiao was the one who operated. Right, Yueyue? Have you talked to Director Xiao? Decided what you want to specialize in?"

Xiao Yue nodded. "I still want to go into cardiothoracic surgery. I've discussed it with my dad, and he said it's fine as long as I'm happy."

"Cardiothoracic surgery is pretty good," Liu Banxia said. "Although there's a common perception that neurosurgery is superior to cardiothoracic, and cardiothoracic is superior to general surgery, there isn't really much of a hierarchy.

"We're like traffic cops; each responsible for their own beat. A neurosurgeon might not necessarily be able to perform a perfect appendectomy. It's all relative.

"But you'll really have to work hard. Come to our emergency center during your holidays. Gaining some early experience and accumulating more knowledge will be beneficial.

"Hehe, Brother Liu, I actually considered general surgery," Xiao Yue said with a grin. "But then I thought better of it. I decided not to make things hard for myself."

"Am I really that harsh?" Liu Banxia said. "It's often like this: there's always a gap between being a student and actually working.

"Actually, interns often think an internship is just purely an internship. But that's not right. One should treat an internship as real-world work experience; that's the attitude to have.

"Nowadays, so many clinical students graduate from medical colleges each year. However, not many can actually handle the job and bear sufficient responsibility.

"One reason is that the current medical system doesn't allow for much risk-taking. Another is the interns' own mindsets.

"If you don't make good use of your final year of internship, when you actually start working in a hospital, you'll find that even familiar things feel completely different.

"In that case, you'll need at least three to six months to adapt to your new role. That time is essentially wasted, and you also get pigeonholed in the eyes of your supervising physician.

"People like Xu Yino and her group won't have this problem because what they're doing now is essentially the work of resident physicians, just without the official title.

"Treasure every internship opportunity; don't just go through the motions. In the future, during your short breaks, go unwind and have fun with Ming Yuan. During your long breaks, come to our emergency center. Don't even bother with the inpatient department.

"In our emergency center, you'll see and experience many things you wouldn't in the inpatient department. It will also be very helpful for your character development."

"Okay, I'll definitely keep that in mind then," Xiao Yue replied earnestly.

"Good heavens, Brother Liu, please give our Yueyue a break! We're trying to eat dinner, not attend a lecture," Qiu Mingyuan said helplessly.

Everyone paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.

Actually, it wasn't just Xiao Yue; everyone else had also been listening intently to Liu Banxia. He had said quite a lot, truly like a teacher instructing students.

"Haha, my bad," Liu Banxia said with a laugh. "I'm just used to chatting with the interns at the hospital like this."

"Excellent. It's good to have this kind of mindset," Qiao Xuezhi said, nodding with satisfaction.

"What is this? This is you having found your niche. When you see a problem, you naturally speak about it. It's not the kind of official-speak or platitudes used to show off one's status or learning, but rather getting to the crux of the problem."

"That's right," Qiu Huaili chimed in. "Even in our company, we hire many fresh graduates each year, but the retention rate isn't very high. The problem lies precisely there.

"There's a definite gap between school and the professional world. Many students undertake internships in the later stages of their education, but these are often confined to their specific majors, and they may not even end up working in those fields after graduation.

"Even if they do work in their field, integrating into a new team isn't easy. Some can't endure the hardship, while others find the chasm between reality and their ideals too vast.

"Your medical system is relatively insular; it's less open than our companies. Ultimately, everything hinges on your own professional capabilities.

"This principle applies everywhere. As they say, 'one must be strong to forge iron.' Banxia now isn't just focused on immediate matters; he's looking at issues from a higher vantage point.

"Ming Yuan, you need to work hard too. When Yueyue starts her internships, you should also intern at the company. Not just a cursory glance, but really, truly doing some substantive work."

Qiu Mingyuan nodded. "Actually, right after Brother Liu finished speaking, I had a feeling this was coming. Alas, I couldn't even manage to change the subject successfully, so I still have to jump into this pit."

"What choice do you have?" Liu Banxia said with a laugh. "You and Yueyue were born into such families; naturally, you have to put in more effort.

"These things I've done, for me, they count as achievements, as progress. But if it were Yueyue? When she graduates and becomes a doctor, even if she accomplishes as much as I have, others will just think it's to be expected.

"Take Liang Xiaolin in cardiothoracic surgery, for example. She's the Chief Director's granddaughter. Not only is she diligent in her studies, she has almost no rest time.

"Her earlier internships were all at other hospitals; she only came to our Second Hospital in her final year. This was precisely to prevent her from receiving special consideration and allow her to see her own weaknesses."

"Brother Liu, when I go there, will I also receive special treatment?" Xiao Yue asked.

"You can rest assured on that point," Liu Banxia replied. "In our emergency center, no one can get away with slacking, be they full-time medical personnel, interns, or standardized training residents.

"That's why I'm not letting you go to the inpatient department. Over there, you'd inevitably receive some preferential treatment. While our emergency center will also give you some consideration, it won't be too much.

"With this status, there are certain advantages you should enjoy. As long as you don't enjoy them excessively to the point where it adversely affects your studies, then there's no problem.

"As for Xu Yino, she also comes from a very influential background; her mother carries a lot of weight in the academy. But don't I still push her hard when she needs it? That's what's truly good for her.

"Like Brother Qiu just said, Ming Yuan needs to do real work. This doesn't mean he has to be like those in TV dramas, working as the most basic-level employee, or even a cleaner—that's all nonsense.

"He just needs to thoroughly understand how every part of the company's system operates. I think that's enough. He is a manager, and in the future, the one who will designate plans and goals; he must use his limited energy well."

"Yes, that's precisely it," Qiu Huaili said. "It's like driving. You don't necessarily need to understand the entire working principle of a car. You just need to master driving skills and be able to troubleshoot minor issues."

"Okay, okay, let's just eat. Are you really treating this as a work discussion?" Wang Jingxian interjected.

"Hehe, we have to chat, and we have to eat," Liu Banxia said with a grin.

Liu Qingdong and Peng Xiuzhi felt very gratified as they ate.

Their son had changed so much compared to before; this was true growth.

Look at the words he just spoke, chatting directly with Old Qiao and Old Qiu, and even getting their approval. Even a simpleton could figure it out; this meant his abilities had risen.

Every parent harbors the hope of their child 'becoming a dragon.' Their son was truly remarkable now, having achieved a certain standard. As parents, how could they not be happy?

The food tasted even more fragrant, and the wine even more delightful.