Sure enough, Lin Qianlong’s guess was right.

Du Qiang from General Surgery will be appointed as the Director of the Emergency Department.

The deeper reason is that Huang Haibo from Internal Medicine doesn’t want the director’s position, and he’s very clear in his attitude.

So the hospital has to find someone else to replace him.

Du Qiang’s arrival didn’t affect Zhang Tiesheng’s position as Acting Director; on the contrary, besides being the Acting Director of Emergency Surgery, Zhang Tiesheng also got the title of Deputy Director of the Emergency Department.

The person who brought this news was Vice Dean Zeng Long’an. After announcing this, Lin Qianlong immediately led the team to applaud, representing the Emergency Department to welcome Director Du Qiang.

Lin Qianlong seems to be leaving the hospital amicably, with everyone having their own reasons.

Zeng Long’an raised his hand to quiet the applause: "Actually, I’m here for another purpose today, which is to represent the hospital’s dean’s office to give our hospital’s Lu Cheng my warmest congratulations."

"You all must have heard, right? Our Lu Cheng has brought back four provincial awards for our hospital."

"Two of them are even first prizes!~"

"And in this provincial microsurgery skills competition, our Long County People’s Hospital is the only county hospital to win more than two awards."

"The only county hospital to win a first prize and one of only three hospitals to win two first prizes!"

After saying this, Zeng Long’an tapped the table: "Listen carefully, we are one of only three hospitals that won two event first prizes."

"The other two hospitals are our big brothers, Xiangya Hospital."

At this point, people started to clap to show their congratulations, but Zeng Long’an raised his voice again: "This is also the only time in all past competitions that a county hospital won a first prize."

"So you all can imagine the significance of these awards."

"Regarding this, the hospital has decided to reward Lu Cheng with a total of 34,000 yuan in bonuses."

"Why 34,000, you all know, so I won’t explain too much. It definitely can’t be higher than the organizers’ prize."

After saying this, Zeng Long’an looked at Lu Cheng and raised his chin: "Xiao Lu, the bonus from our hospital is after taxes, so the actual amount is higher than what the organizers gave you."

Lin Qianlong laughed: "Dean Zeng, if we had known earlier about Xiao Lu’s abilities, we should’ve let you lead the team to compete."

Zeng Long’an said: "You see, you didn’t say it earlier, if you’d said it earlier, I definitely would’ve gone."

"Also, this time, the highest award that our Xiangzhou People’s Hospital, our superior hospital, received was only third prize. No second prize."

"These words we can only say behind closed doors, however, these awards will still be reported to our superior departments, including but not limited to Long County Health and Health Bureau."

"These awards can surely substitute for several provincial journal papers without much issue."

"Director Lin, I’m leaving him in your hands, you better take good care of him. If Dr. Lu comes to me complaining at any time, don’t blame me for blowing up at you."

After all, it’s good news, and the hospital needs some good news lately to bring joy, so Zeng Long’an stayed quite long, personally hosting this commendation announcement.

The other benefits Lu Cheng might receive are a matter for later.

Everyone laughed, followed by the usual social pleasantries.

Lin Qianlong nodded: "Yes, yes."

"Dean Zeng, take care..."

Huang Haibo also left the doctor’s office area of the Surgery section at this time, leaving only the Emergency Department staff.

Lin Qianlong glanced at Lu Cheng and asked: "Xiao Lu, have you seen anyone from our hospital’s Orthopedics Department compete?"

Lu Cheng shook his head: "Haven’t seen anyone."

Lu Cheng wouldn’t tell Lin Qianlong that in this competition, county hospitals weren’t allowed to register, and he was able to participate because of Xiangya Hospital’s invitation.

No need to brag unnecessarily.

In fact, Director Zeng had already hinted why Long County People’s Hospital was the only county hospital to win an award. That’s where the reason lies.

"Then forget it, I was just curious about their results." Lin Qianlong finished speaking and continued: "Alright, let’s just wrap it up today, normal shift."

"Everyone needs to stay alert, I won’t explain why."

"At this point, everything must be especially cautious, you can’t be too cautious, or if any trouble arises, no one can speak on your behalf."

"The Central Inspection Team, provincial people are jittery, let alone us small potatoes, if that blade comes down, anyone who resists will end up dead."

"It’ll surely be tiring, but I’ll always be here with you, anyway lately, I’m living in the hospital until my final duty is finished."

Lin Qianlong is about to resign, afraid of issues arising at the final moment, he’s been guarding the department for five days.

Since hearing the news, he hasn’t really left the hospital, at most going out for food, he takes care of restroom and shower needs in the hospital.

...

"Dr. Lu, congratulations, are you going to treat us to milk tea?" Tian Duoduo shouted from afar when she saw Lu Cheng leave the office, hands on hips, looking quite sassy.

"Sure, sure, you guys pick first, tell me the amount later. Order whatever you like."