Chapter 627: [(627)] Classmates fear Senior Tao Chapter 627: [(627)] Classmates fear Senior Tao The young man from Beidu walked ahead of the three of them and asked the duty nurse first, “I’m looking for Dr. Tao.”
“Dr. Tao has gone to a meeting and hasn’t returned yet,” the nurse called out toward the doctor’s office, “Dr. He, someone is looking for Dr. Tao.”
He Guangyou and Qiu Ruiyun appeared one after the other at the office door. Upon seeing the young man from Beidu, their faces lit up with enthusiasm as they greeted, “Xiao Song, when did you arrive? We thought you’d come tomorrow morning.”
“I had some time this afternoon, and I called Dr. Tao to say I’d come over.”
“Dr. Tao isn’t here, but he did mention you might come,” He Guangyou remembered Tao Zhijie’s instruction and turned to Qiu Ruiyun to delegate, “Take Xiao Song around our department and wait for Teacher Tao. He’s going to work in our department the week after next.”
Qiu Ruiyun readily went over and wrapped an arm around Xiao Song’s shoulder like a brother, “Let’s go, I’ll show you the changing room and the personal lockers.”
Xiao Song obviously had a close relationship with Tao Zhijie. Zhao Zhaowei felt his heart pounding in his chest.
“What’s wrong with you, sweating on your face?” Li Qi’an noticed his flustered expression and asked inquisitively.
Zhao Zhaowei thought to himself: How could Li Qi’an and the others understand. His grandfather was in this department, so he was well aware of some other unknown matters. Tao Zhijie had the important task of mentorship in the hospital; all the best medical students had to be mentored by him. Some called him “Buddha,” implying he had the wisdom of the Buddha’s eye, able to see through the talent of these students.
If Xiao Song was here with Tao Zhijie, it meant Xiao Song was quite capable, and when he spoke, others would listen. If Xiao Song told Tao Zhijie’s people about his need for hospitalization for examination, wouldn’t that spell disaster for him?
No, no, no, he needed to keep his cool. Xiao Song had just arrived and might not necessarily have influence over what people listened to. Zhao Zhaowei steadied himself by touching his chest. Besides, why would Xiao Song discuss his issues with others, as they were strangers and unlikely to gossip?
Still, Zhao Zhaowei hid behind Li Qi’an, avoiding He Guangyou for the time being.
After greeting Xiao Song, He Guangyou glanced back and caught sight of Xie Wanying, teasing her with a smile, “Are you here to find Teacher Tao?”
“Yes,” Xie Wanying answered cautiously. Today, in addition to submitting a consult request form, she carried another important task, which brings us to their counselor, Ren Chongda.
The Medical School was preparing to launch a series of lectures by young distinguished teachers, with the theme defined as inviting young clinical experts to teach as a means to enhance Guoxie’s reputation once more. Each department of the Medical School was asked to invite one teacher to lead a class. Ren Chongda, in charge of drawing lots, hoped to get neurosurgery or thoracic surgery to easily settle the matter with two old classmates, but unexpectedly drew hepatobiliary surgery.
The young technical expert in hepatobiliary surgery known throughout the hospital was Tao Zhijie. Not inviting Tao Zhijie to lecture would be inexcusable to the Medical School. However, Ren Chongda himself didn’t think he had the ability to persuade such a “Buddha.” After much deliberation, there was no choice but to rely on the top female student in their class, who was rumored to have a good relationship with Tao Zhijie.
Upon receiving the counselor’s notification, Xie Wanying considered that Senior Tao was approachable and agreed without rejecting. Indeed, as she and the counselor had thought, it would have been even better if it had been Senior Cao. She could have called him directly.
Invitations had to be made in person to show sincerity, so Xie Wanying inquired of her senior, “Teacher He, when will Teacher Tao return?”