Leaving your team back then was a moment of madness on my part, as if I was blinded by lard. I felt especially regretful afterward but never had the courage to explain it to you. Could you give me another chance? I promise, after returning to the team, I will work hard and forever remember the favor of your cultivation."
Hong Zhengbo was not here to admit his mistakes, but seeing that Director Liu's team was now thriving with a bright future, he wanted to rejoin.
Director Liu didn't reject him outright.
After all, many people were watching.
As the leader of the department, being too narrow-minded would be seen poorly by others.
It might leave a bad impression on the new members, which could negatively affect future work. It would also not be conducive to attracting new talent.
Director Liu's gaze fell on Zhou Can, with a hint of supplication and suggestion.
"This matter, I can't decide. You have to ask Dr. Zhou for his opinion. Our team could triumph this time thanks in large part to Dr. Zhou. Who we bring into our team should definitely take his opinion into account."
The older the ginger, the spicier it gets.
Hong Zhengbo, Song Ze, and others' betrayal almost made Director Liu keel over from anger.
Now this guy has come back, thick-faced and begging to join—the anger in Director Liu's heart has found its outlet.
He wanted to refuse, but due to his position, couldn't respond directly.
It was very appropriate to let Zhou Can handle it.
And Zhou Can was willing to be the bad guy.
"Dr. Zhou, can you agree? The times we performed surgeries together, managed the wards together, often linger in my mind, those are the fondest memories. I knew you were extraordinary from the start, and you really made a splash this time..."
Hong Zhengbo did everything he could to return to Director Liu's team.
First, playing the sympathy card, then shamelessly flattering Zhou Can.
Unfortunately, the person he met was Zhou Can, a second-generation rich kid tempered through hardships.
Who had long seen through the darkness and shamelessness of human nature.
Dr. Zhou was unmoved by Hong Zhengbo's tricks.
"Dr. Hong, if you find the memories of performing surgeries and managing wards with me so fond, why then did you leave so resolutely on the first day of the team competition without looking back? Is it that those with rebellious natures all possess this 'leave-at-a-moment's-notice' skill?"
With one sentence, Hong Zhengbo's face turned red with choking anger.
"A traitor will never be forgiven; an opponent is worthy of respect. So, it's better for you to continue as our opponent. If you knew this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?"
Zhou Can straightforwardly sentenced the man.
Clearly indicating that such a person was not welcome to join.
"You're just an intern, you're not qualified to judge the right or wrong of a senior physician like me!" Hong Zhengbo was somewhat infuriated with embarrassment.
So many people were watching, being labeled a traitor by Zhou Can, and he definitely couldn't save face.
"Justice resides in the human heart. My teachers and parents often teach me that it's okay if someone's knowledge is poor, their skills are lacking; they can work hard to improve. But if a person's character is flawed, then they're finished. They're unwelcome everywhere. Your ability to betray Director Liu without a word shows that in the future, for personal gain, you could just as easily betray others resolutely."
High EQ didn't mean Zhou Can wouldn't offend people.
He was unapologetic towards such characters.
"Just like you are betraying your current team now, wishing to rejoin Director Liu's team, this self-serving nature is etched deep into your bones. It's not that what you're doing is wrong per se, but people who flip-flop sides are never truly welcome in any team. After all, the medical profession is one that highly values responsibility and professional ethics."
These few sentences were quite lethal.
Essentially exposing Hong Zhengbo's shameless behavior for all to see.
Limits and principles sometimes needed to be upheld.
Otherwise, one is not a human, but a beast.
"You, you...very well!"
Hong Zhengbo's face was ashen, now that Director Liu's team was unwilling to take him in, and his original team would likely have a problem with him.
His situation had suddenly become very bad.
"I'll send you off with eight words: 'The landscape may change, but nature is hard to alter!'"
Zhou Can's face was indifferent.
Since it was already a done deal, there was no need to hold back any longer.