Gradually, Yan Lizhi's spirit was worn away, and he became disheartened. Since he couldn't change things, he might as well just go with the flow.
In the morning, he received a call from an old friend, Xu Wen. Xu Wen was a TCM doctor whom Yan Lizhi greatly admired and was very famous in Haicheng. Occasionally, he would invite Xu Wen to the TCM Hospital for consultations, and each time, the patients would be packed.
On the phone, Xu Wen said a divine doctor was coming to the TCM Hospital. Yan Lizhi didn't believe it at all. Would a divine doctor come to a small TCM Hospital?
However, he couldn't refuse Xu Wen's request, so he readily agreed and even said he would arrange a good position for Ye Tian.
Xu Wen was an honored guest, so as soon as they got out of the car, Yan Lizhi, along with several subordinates, came forward and said with a smile, "Elder Xu, I've been waiting for you!"
Ye Tian sized up the director of the TCM Hospital. He was in his fifties, bald, with a ruddy complexion and a kind smile.
Xu Wen said, "Director Yan, this is Doctor Ye Tian, the divine doctor. Doctor Ye's medical skills are truly extraordinary. Look, after much persuasion, I've finally brought him to you."
Yan Lizhi was also sizing up Ye Tian. Ye Tian was too young, appearing to be in his early twenties. How good could the medical skills of someone like him be?
Although Yan Lizhi didn't have high hopes, he couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. However, he had to maintain appearances, so he chuckled, "Young and promising, young and promising."
After a few pleasantries, he invited Ye Tian and Xu Wen to his office. Da Feng Novel Network.
Xu Wen got straight to the point, "Director Yan, where do you plan to assign Doctor Ye?"
Yan Lizhi smiled and said, "Well... how about going to the pharmacy to dispense medicine first? By the way, does Doctor Ye know how to dispense herbs?"
Xu Wen's expression immediately turned grim. "Yan, I went to great lengths to invite Doctor Ye here, and you're this unobservant!"
He stood up and said to Ye Tian, "Doctor Ye, my senior brother is at the Provincial TCM Hospital. Let's go there."
Yan Lizhi ultimately didn't want to offend Xu Wen, so he quickly said with a smile, "Oh dear, Old Xu, you still have such a bad temper. I was just joking. The pediatric department of TCM is short-handed. If Doctor Ye is willing, he can fill in for a few days first?"
Xu Wen sneered, "Yan Lizhi, let me tell you, even if you offered him the position of deputy director, it would still be an understatement for Doctor Ye!"
Ye Tian didn't mind. He came to treat patients. The pediatric department would be a good place to showcase his skills. He said, "Old Xu, the TCM pediatric department is quite good."
Seeing that Ye Tian didn't mind, Xu Wen calmed down and said, "Doctor Ye, won't this be too much of a compromise for you?"
Ye Tian smiled and said, "As doctors, aren't we here to treat illnesses and save lives? It's the same everywhere."
Yan Lizhi immediately chimed in, "Yes, yes, you have a higher level of awareness, Young Ye."
Hearing him call Ye Tian "Young Ye," Xu Wen almost popped his eyes out. "Yan, what are you calling him? Young Ye, you..."
Ye Tian stopped him and said, "Old Xu, Director Yan's way of addressing me is quite appropriate."
Xu Wen's heart stirred. He suddenly realized that Yan Lizhi hadn't believed a word he said. He thought for a moment and said, "Yan Lizhi, Doctor Ye is going to start his consultation now. You and I will observe from the side and learn more."
Yan Lizhi looked unconvinced. He thought to himself, what was there to learn from a young kid? However, since Xu Wen wanted him to go, he had to go, otherwise, it would be disrespectful.
He immediately said, "There are two consultation rooms in the pediatrics department. Due to the shortage of TCM pediatric doctors, one of them has been vacant for half a year. I'll arrange it right away."
Half an hour later, Ye Tian arrived at the consultation room. Xu Wen and a helpless-looking Yan Lizhi were also sitting inside to observe.
The consultation room hadn't been used for some time, and dust had settled on the desk. Xu Wen immediately fetched a towel and wiped down the desk, chairs, and windowsills.
This scene made Yan Lizhi's eyes widen. What was going on? Xu Wen was actually working for this kid?
For the first half hour, not a single patient appeared. Children nowadays were extremely cherished by their parents, and when they fell ill, they would often go to larger hospitals for treatment, rarely coming to a TCM hospital.
Yan Lizhi was getting impatient and said, "Elder Xu, I'm going to the restroom."
Xu Wen knew he wanted to slip away and said coldly, "Alright, I'll accompany you."
Yan Lizhi was speechless. He coughed and said, "I'll hold on for a bit longer."