Gu Jia Ning’s reputation had already spread throughout the military district hospital while she was attending training courses.
Of course, the reason she received attention was not only because of her strong medical skills but also because of her beauty, and she was the wife of Sheng Zexi, the sharp-tongued Jade-faced Yama.
The two young male doctors in the Traditional Chinese Medicine department were still unmarried, but they had also heard of Gu Jia Ning’s fame.
They didn’t expect Elder Chen could bring such a figure to their quiet TCM department.
Just now, they were discussing that today was Gu Jia Ning’s first day at work, and they wondered what she was like. They heard someone described her as stunningly beautiful upon first meeting.
They didn’t know if it was really true.
And now, looking at the girl in front of them, as beautiful as a peach or plum, with brows like distant mountains, bright eyes, and fair skin.
They exchanged a glance and silently thought to themselves: She’s indeed stunningly beautiful.
It’s just a pity...
A pity she’s already married, and especially to Sheng Zexi, the sharp-tongued Jade-faced Yama’s wife, otherwise, they would definitely try to win her over.
After all, which man wouldn’t want to marry a capable, fairy-like wife?
"Is this Gu Jia Ning, Doctor Gu?" Zhou Chi Yuan, one of the young male doctors, stood up and asked politely.
"Yes, I am Gu Jia Ning."
"I’ve heard for a long time that Doctor Gu got assigned to our department, it’s great that someone as talented as Doctor Gu could come to our TCM department."
"Doctor Gu, I’ll take you to complete the onboarding procedures and give a brief introduction to our TCM department."
"Sure, thank you for the trouble."
Through the introduction, Gu Jia Ning learned that besides her, there were only two other doctors in the TCM department.
The one who just spoke to her first was Doctor Zhou Chi Yuan, and the other was named Lu Jin.
At this moment, it was Zhou Chi Yuan who was taking Gu Jia Ning to complete the onboarding procedures.
"Doctor Zhou, so we TCM department only have four doctors?" Gu Jia Ning asked.
This seemed a bit few indeed.
Zhou Chi Yuan understood the meaning behind Gu Jia Ning’s words, nodded, and explained, "In the military district hospital, the most popular departments with the most doctors are surgery, obstetrics, and pediatrics."
"As for our TCM department, it’s considered at the bottom."
Gu Jia Ning thought about it and quickly understood the reason.
After all, these days some people view TCM as feudal superstition, and also TCM treatments are quite troublesome, needing to brew medicine and consume it for several days, while Western medicine requires just a few small pills.
This is also the reason why most people admire Western medicine nowadays.
But Gu Jia Ning felt that the tradition of TCM must continue.
TCM is no less than Western medicine, and even in some cases, Western medicine is helpless but TCM has solutions.
Moreover, TCM is a national tradition, and traditions should not be forgotten.
In the Divine Doctor Space, the teachers who taught her were mostly legendary TCM doctors from ancient to contemporary times, both domestically and abroad.
Their miraculous medical skills turned decay into magic, leaving Gu Jia Ning in awe.
Gu Jia Ning thought that if possible, she would like to promote and inherit this tradition and essence of TCM.
So, even though Zhou Chi Yuan said the TCM department is not popular in the military district hospital, very quiet, and few are willing to come for treatment, Gu Jia Ning did not regret being assigned here.
"Doctor Gu, this is your office."
Because there are not many doctors in the TCM department, the place is relatively spacious, so each doctor can be allocated an independent office, although it’s not large, it still counts as having a personal space.
Unlike the surgery, obstetrics, and other departments, where several doctors share one office.
"Thank you, Doctor Zhou."
"You’re welcome."
Gu Jia Ning glanced at the office, which seemed to have been tidied up in advance; though not large, it was simple and clean.
Zhou Chi Yuan: Of course it’s clean, Elder Chen reminded repeatedly, instructing me and Old Lu to make sure to clean up this office thoroughly.
"By the way, Doctor Zhou, you just said there are four doctors in our TCM department including me, but the other one..." Gu Jia Ning didn’t see anyone else.
"The other one is Elder Chen."
"Elder Chen?" Instead of Doctor Chen, it’s Elder Chen? That title is not casually given, and Gu Jia Ning could see the respect and admiration Zhou Doctor had for Elder Chen in his eyes.
"Doctor Gu, do you know how you came to our TCM department?"
Hmm?
"I was assigned here."
Zhou Chi Yuan noticed Gu Jia Ning’s uncertainty and hesitation, and after some inner struggle, he asked, "Then what do you think about coming to our TCM department?"
"I think it’s very good, I quite like it," Gu Jia Ning answered truthfully.
Feeling that Gu Jia Ning’s words were not insincere, Zhou Chi Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, then said quietly, "Actually, initially Dean Shu planned to assign you to surgery or obstetrics, and the doctors in these two departments have always hoped you would go over there, but Elder Chen intervened and brought you here."
Gu Jia Ning blinked, somewhat taken aback.
She shouldn’t know Elder Chen, so how did he manage to bring her to the TCM department?
"Elder Chen is the founder of our military district hospital and its first dean, now he’s seventy years old, and his TCM skills are remarkable; it’s said he even treated important leaders before."
"After Elder Chen retired, he stayed in our TCM department, holding an expert title, and rarely seen in consultation."
Everyone speculates that one reason Elder Chen is unwilling to leave is he wants to find a suitable disciple to pass on his medical skills; unfortunately, to this day, Elder Chen has not met anyone fitting.
Zhou Chi Yuan observed Gu Jia Ning; this Doctor Gu was personally requested by Elder Chen, and reportedly very talented; could it be that Elder Chen intends to accept Doctor Gu as his disciple?
Zhou Chi Yuan was unsure, so he didn’t mention it to Gu Jia Ning.
But Zhou Chi Yuan thought if Doctor Gu could become Elder Chen’s disciple, it would be quite fortunate; she wouldn’t need to worry about her future.
Elder Chen’s network is extensive, and his background is deeply rooted, far beyond just being the founder of the military district hospital.
Back then, both he and Lu Jin wanted to become Elder Chen’s disciples, but Elder Chen simply did not take an interest in them.
"Elder Chen must have a reason for bringing you to the TCM department, but I’m not sure what it is; perhaps he hopes you can lead our TCM department to improve."
Gu Jia Ning understood, although she hadn’t met Elder Chen yet, nor knew his reason for assigning her to the TCM department, ultimately it wasn’t a bad thing for her.
Additionally, judging by Doctor Zhou’s words, this Elder Chen has a profound background; if she builds a good relationship with him, it’s not bad; having a strong network is never a bad thing.
After Zhou Doctor finished explaining, completed the onboarding procedures, he went back to his office.
And Gu Jia Ning, officially started working at the military district hospital, becoming Doctor Gu.