Chapter 914: Chapter 915 Young and Promising
After an intense moment of enjoyment, Song Xiaodong held the utterly exhausted Miao Xuanxuan and Xiao Yingying in his arms. The two of them had already fallen asleep, but he, at this moment, couldnât sleep.
He had initially suspected that Sun Yiyi was Sun One, and had almost been certain of it, but Sun Ziyunâs words made him feel that this might not be the case.
This truly left Song Xiaodong feeling utterly confused.
He thought about it for a long time but still felt conflicted. Some evidence pointed toward Sun Yiyi being Sun One, but certain other things clearly suggested they were two different people.
"Sigh, forget it. Whether Yiyi is Sun One or not, what difference does it make? She hasnât harmed me, nor has she tried to kill me, and certainly hasnât done anything against me. Why should I obsess over this?"
Song Xiaodong had initially planned to start investigating the matter tomorrow to get to the bottom of it, but he now decided to abandon this idea. Since Sun Yiyi chose not to speak about it, she must have her reasons. If he investigated too thoroughly, it would diminish the trust between people.
The next day, Song Xiaodong went to the airport with Feng Kexin to pick up Shen Yue.
Feng Kexin and Shen Yue were old acquaintances; they had worked at the same university. Now seeing each other again, both were visibly delighted.
Once in the car, Shen Yue joked, "I have to say, Kexin, I knew Big Brother Song first, but you seem to be closer to him now."
Feng Kexin responded cheerfully, "Of course, heâs my brother! But feel free to call him my husband if you like."
Shen Yueâs face flushed as she retorted, "Kexin, itâs been over two months since we last met, and youâve changed. Youâre no longer as proud and reserved as you used to be."
Feng Kexin chuckled lightly and replied, "Of course, I act reserved and proud on campus. Why would I behave that way around my brother? When Iâm with family, I want to relax."
"Alright, I envy you for having such a good brother," Shen Yue said.
Once they reached the Su Family residence, Shen Yueâdespite being the daughter of a city mayorâwas utterly astonished. She finally understood what it meant to encounter truly wealthy people.
Song Xiaodong had other matters to attend to, so he left Feng Kexin to accompany Shen Yue.
Today, Song Xiaodong had to travel to the provincial capital. Minghe was located in Ningjian Province, and Anjian City was its capital, home to a nationally renowned Medical University.
Song Xiaodong headed to this Medical University, accompanied by Lin Suâer and Liu Yajun.
Liu Yajun was acquainted with the principal of the Medical University and had specifically arranged introductions for Song Xiaodong and Lin Suâer to discuss future collaborations with the university.
The principal of the Medical University was named Chen Qingming, nearing sixty years old, still full of vitality and authority. In todayâs society, university principals hold considerable social standing. Even someone as influential as the Patriarch of the Su Family would find it challenging to disregard him.
Joining Chen Qingming was the Vice Dean of the Traditional Chinese Medicine College, Wen Huawen.
Chen Qingming primarily managed the universityâs administration. While he had some knowledge of medical skills, he lacked deep specialization due to the demands of his positionâtrue medical experts often donât have the time to serve as university principals since it would detract from their research.
Wen Huawen, however, was a highly skilled practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, distinguished both in expertise and mastery.
"Principal Chen! Dean Wen, this is Lin Suâer, the Vice Director of Minghe Second Hospital, and this is the hospitalâs chief physician, Song Xiaodong," Liu Yajun introduced everyone.
Both Chen Qingming and Wen Huawen showed visible surprise. Chen Qingming remarked, "Vice Director Lin is so youngâtruly a promising talent."
Wen Huawen, turning to Song Xiaodong, said, "For Doctor Song to already serve as the chief physician at such a young age is truly extraordinary."
Though their words were courteous, both carried traces of skepticism in their eyes. After all, Song Xiaodong and Lin Suâer were indeed very young, raising doubts about their qualifications for such high positions.
After some polite exchanges, everyone sat down. Liu Yajun caught up with the two on old times. Once the dishes were served and some alcohol was shared, the conversation became significantly more relaxed.
"Director Liu, I remember you used to work in the North. What brings you to Minghe?" Wen Huawen asked.
Liu Yajun smiled, replying, "I followed Doctor Song here."
"You followed him?" Wen Huawen gave Song Xiaodong a curious look and continued, "Are you saying Doctor Songâs medical skills are truly exceptional?"
Liu Yajun nodded and explained, "Dean Wen, you know Iâm a Western medicine practitioner specializing in neurology. I used to dismiss Traditional Chinese Medicine entirely. Back then, we even argued about which was betterâChinese or Western medicine."
Wen Huawen chuckled, "Thatâs true. You didnât think highly of Traditional Chinese Medicine back then."
"But now, I deeply admire it. After witnessing Doctor Songâs methods, I realized itâs not that Traditional Chinese Medicine is ineffectiveâitâs that incompetent practitioners have tarnished its reputation."
As Liu Yajun spoke, he looked at Song Xiaodong with evident admiration in his eyes.
Both Wen Huawen and Chen Qingming regarded Song Xiaodong with disbelief. Were it not for Liu Yajunâs impeccable reputation in both medical expertise and character, they might have gotten up and left right then.
Liu Yajun continued, "Our Vice Director Lin Suâer is also exceptionally visionary. Our second hospital is committed to becoming a truly welfare-oriented medical institution. I wonder if this aligns with your impressions."
Chen Qingming widened his eyes and turned to Lin Suâer. "Iâve heard about Minghe Second Hospitalâs aspirations. It is indeed a major undertaking. In this era where hospitals are seen as profit-driven enterprises, accomplishing such a goal is remarkable. I hadnât expected someone as young as Vice Director Lin to lead the charge."
Lin Suâer smiled modestly. "I merely had the idea and the determination. It wouldnât have been possible without support from the Su Family of Minghe."
"Impressive! Vice Director Lin, youâve earned my utmost respect for this. My earlier impressions underestimated you," Chen Qingming said, raising his glass in deference.
Lin Suâer clinked her glass with Chen Qingmingâs and smiled. "Thank you, Principal Chen, for the kind words." She then finished her beer in one gulp.
After taking her drink, Lin Suâer added, "Principal Chen, the reason weâre visiting is to explore potential long-term collaborations with your university. Weâd like to offer your students opportunities to intern at our hospital."
Principal Chen responded decisively, "This is absolutely agreeable. For our university, this is undoubtedly a great opportunity."
Lin Suâer smiled gently. "Additionally, Doctor Song would like to serve as a guest lecturer at your university, teaching acupuncture and nurturing talent in this field. May I ask if Principal Chen could accommodate this?"