Family affairs are well known by family members.
Asking Director Tan or Director Zhang for help would most likely end in disappointment, possibly without even seeing their faces.
And as for approaching Vice Director Ye, that's not even something to be contemplated.
"Let's start the surgery! Take your final post!"
Dr. Xu's last words were addressed to Zhou Can and Jin Mingxi.
Once they complete all their standardized training and have achieved success, they will return to work in the Emergency Department.
By then, they will no longer be trainees, but Resident Doctors.
One surgical patient after another was brought into the operating room.
Zhou Can seized this last chance to perform at his utmost, conducting surgeries swiftly and skillfully.
Qiao Yu was also more active than usual, cooperating in various ways with high synergy.
Busy until the end of the shift, Zhou Can finished treating the last surgical patient's wounds and put down the needle holder and tweezers.
"How many surgeries have we carried out in total?"
Zhou Can asked Qiao Yu.
She replied while quietly cleaning the instruments and dealing with the surgery waste.
"You've supported me with such intense cooperation; you must be exhausted, right?"
He truly didn't expect to break the record once again.
"Working with you is a pleasure, something I can't experience with other surgeons. I've always hoped for the day I could become your dedicated scrub nurse."
She looked up at Zhou Can.
"Thank you for your high regard and your support! Once I return from my training, I believe I'll have the ability to apply to Director Lou and Nurse Chief Niu."
Zhou Can said earnestly.
"Ha! I didn't expect that you'd remember the promise you made to me. I'll wait for you!"
Zhou Can had previously promised to make her his dedicated scrub nurse.
He hadn't forgotten about it.
Once his training was complete and he returned, he should be capable of gradually forming his own surgical team. Qiao Yu would be his first choice for a scrub nurse.
"I might need to wait almost three years before I can return to the Emergency Department. What are your plans in the meantime?"
"After I finish writing my thesis, I plan to apply for a transfer to the inpatient department to learn for about a year. If I pass the evaluation, I'll then work and learn in the intensive care unit. My main focus has always been nursing. Now, whenever I have time, I will catch up on various surgical nursing knowledge, making the role of surgical assistant another focus of mine, striving not to be left behind by you in the future."
Her career planning was clearly well thought out.
The focus on surgical assistance was a change made for Zhou Can.
"I'm touched! Let's both work hard together!"
Zhou Can clenched his fist and raised his arm in a gesture of encouragement.
However, she just smiled and gave Zhou Can a high-five.
"Even if we're not working together, can I still frequently consult you about medical problems?" She asked this while looking straight into Zhou Can's eyes.
It was apparent she was nervous,
Perhaps fearing rejection.
"Of course, you're always welcome!"
The topic most frequently discussed between them on WeChat was medical.
More precisely, it was her often consulting Zhou Can on some medical knowledge.
After saying goodbye to her, Zhou Can turned to Dr. Xu.
"Teacher, I'm afraid it will be a long time before I can return to continue with surgeries under your guidance." Zhou Can felt incredibly lucky.
Joining the Emergency Department, he met Dr. Xu, a great mentor.
It wouldn't be an overstatement to describe the gratitude as mountainous.
"Don't make it seem like a life-and-death parting! We are all still working in the same hospital. If there's anything unclear, you can always ask me. After work hours, if you want to take up opportunities to practice surgery, you are always welcome to come here. If you are wronged, you can find Director Lou or me; this place is your maternal home."
Dr. Xu was always so serious, yet so heartwarming.
Zhou Can nodded vigorously.
"Jin Mingxi, the same goes for you!"
Dr. Xu looked toward Jin Mingxi who was not far away.
Jin Mingxi nodded firmly.
Upon leaving the Emergency Department operating room, Dr. Lu caught up from behind.
"Dr. Zhou, there were some things that weren't convenient to say earlier. You've seen the situation in the Emergency Department; it's really bad. With your skills, if you have a chance to work in those influential departments, don't foolishly hang yourself on the Emergency Department tree. You understand what I mean, right?"
Dr. Lu whispered the 'hint' to him.
"Yes, I understand. Thank you for the reminder; I'll consider it seriously."
Zhou Can agreed verbally, but his mind was clear as a mirror.
Dr. Lu offering such kind advice to Zhou Can?
It was nothing short of fear that once Zhou Can had completed his training and returned, he might threaten his position.
When it came to surgical skills, Dr. Lu wasn't even close to Zhou Can's level.
By the time Zhou Can came back to the Emergency Department, his position would probably be stuck in a corner.