CHAPTER 28: CHAPTER 28: TAKING THE STAGE WITH PAINTED FACES

"Alright, then I’ll wait and see how you conquer cancer and win the Nobel Prize in Medicine."

Upon hearing Zhao Heng’s words, Song Chen merely smiled and said.

Every doctor has thought about conquering cancer, but looking at the world, who has really done it?

In Song Chen’s eyes, Zhao Heng is excellent, but perhaps the greatest achievement of his life will just be becoming an outstanding surgeon.

As for conquering cancer, it’s seen as the bold words of the young.

"I think, the current methods of treating cancer have somewhat gone astray. Whether it’s radiotherapy or chemotherapy, essentially, they kill both cancer cells and normal cells within a certain range. This method of harming a thousand enemies and losing eight hundred of ourselves, I believe, needs change."

Zhao Heng suddenly remarked with emotion.

He naturally said this after contemplating certain things.

Without going too far back, a relative from his hometown died of cancer last year.

Moreover, in the months leading up to their death, they not only suffered greatly but also exhausted all their family wealth.

This incident had a profound impact on Zhao Heng, making him ponder at times whether healing should really be like this.

People pass, money is gone — this mutually destructive treatment is the real reason cancer strikes fear into everyone.

"What you’re talking about is far from your reach."

Song Chen did not negate Zhao Heng’s words; it’s certainly good for the younger junior to have his own thoughts, but it must be practical, not aim too high.

"Let’s not talk about this. Senior, just watch, soon enough, I’ll carve a niche for myself at Eastern Hospital."

Zhao Heng said confidently.

"I do believe that."

Song Chen laughed as well.

However, the scene of Zhao Heng chatting and laughing with Song Chen was noticed by Xu Man Ni sitting not far away next door.

A bit upset!

This was Xu Man Ni’s most genuine feeling right now.

She wasn’t jealous of Zhao Heng; just seeing Song Chen and Zhao Heng chatting and laughing made her uncomfortable.

Why is it that while she also looked after Zhao Heng and reminded him of many things,

there still seemed to be a barrier between them as friends, and Zhao Heng always kept a certain distance?

Why were they getting along so well with Song Chen, with no sense of distance?

Everyone needs friends, especially those they can get along with without feeling distant.

Song Chen effortlessly has a handsome, talented, and well-mannered friend like Zhao Heng — why is that?

"Sister Xu, what’s wrong?"

A nurse from the operating room sitting next to Xu Man Ni noticed her unhappy expression and asked.

Among the instrument nurses in the operating room, Xu Man Ni had the best conditions and strong background, thus became the definite center.

As a result, a small sisterhood circle formed around her.

"It’s nothing, just seeing certain people makes me angry."

Xu Man Ni felt a stuffy feeling inside, unable to vent.

She could confront Song Chen but had no stance, identity, or reason to intervene with Zhao Heng.

Moreover, Zhao Heng never showed any other intentions towards her.

"In my opinion, Song Chen is just pretending to be aloof. Look how she ignored the many men who pursued her before. But now, seeing a fresh young face she likes, she immediately gets close."

The nurse sister complained.

People’s opinions influence others. To put it bluntly, Xu Man Ni’s intolerance for Song Chen stemmed from her hidden jealousy.

In other words, Song Chen lived the life Xu Man Ni secretly aspired to.

"Forget it, let’s not talk about this anymore."

Suddenly, Xu Man Ni said somewhat disinterestedly.

However, just as the nurse sister was about to continue, a voice came from beside Xu Man Ni.

"May I sit here?"

Xu Man Ni, sulking, heard someone speaking and looked up to see a man in a white coat with gold-rimmed glasses, appearing polite and refined.

"Suit yourself, it’s not like I own the cafeteria."

Xu Man Ni said irritably, still festering inside.

"Thank you."

The refined man sat down opposite Xu Man Ni and her colleague.

"Let me introduce myself, I’m Yin Jian, just returned to the country."

Just after sitting down, Yin Jian eagerly introduced himself.

"Hmm."

Xu Man Ni merely responded indifferently, having seen plenty of men attempting to chat her up.

Moreover, she had no interest in men who appeared overtly refined.

The man who had caused a rift between her and Song Chen was just of this type.

"You’re Dr. Yin, right?"

Before Xu Man Ni could respond, the nurse sister suddenly exclaimed.

"Didn’t expect someone here to recognize me."

The refined Yin Jian couldn’t help but feel a bit proud seeing the nurse’s astonished expression.

"You know him?"

Xu Man Ni cast a sidelong glance at the nurse sister and said coolly.

"Sister Xu, he’s the director’s nephew who just came back from America."

The nurse sister leaned in and whispered in Xu Man Ni’s ear.

Hearing this, Xu Man Ni couldn’t help but take a serious look at the refined Yin Jian.

This was the man competing with Zhao Heng for the position of chief assistant, the director’s nephew.

Xu Man Ni couldn’t help but think.

Of course, it’s said to be a competition, but it was just a formality; no one in the hospital really favored Zhao Heng.

"Hello, actually, I just arrived at Eastern Hospital and am not too familiar with it here. Would you join me for dinner tonight and chat a bit?"

The refined Yin Jian asked Xu Man Ni with confidence.

Of course, he hadn’t approached Xu Man Ni randomly; her uncle, Xu Wenqiang from the operating room, was a major figure at Eastern Hospital, one of the so-called ’three carriages’ of the hospital.

While he was the director’s nephew, if he could connect with Xu Wenqiang, he could roam freely at Eastern Hospital in the future.

It would be too presumptuous to approach Xu Wenqiang directly, but his niece Xu Man Ni was a great entry point.

Besides, Xu Man Ni’s looks, figure, and temperament all matched Yin Jian’s taste.

From the moment he saw her, Yin Jian had started imagining many scenarios.

He was confident that with his identity as the director’s nephew and as a returning PhD, there was no way Xu Man Ni would refuse him.

However, to his surprise, Xu Man Ni listened with an indifferent face, showing no reaction.

"Sister Xu, agree quickly!"

The nurse sister noticed Xu Man Ni’s indifference and eagerly whispered to her.

Xu Man Ni really didn’t want to bother with Yin Jian. She had seen enough of this kind of ordinary narcissistic man.

Noticing Xu Man Ni’s disregard, Yin Jian’s face couldn’t help but tense slightly. He forced himself to remain calm and said, "Miss Xu, I dined with my uncle and Mr. Xu last night; it was Mr. Xu who mentioned you, which is why I came to find you."

"Then go find him. Why bother me?"

Xu Man Ni gave Yin Jian a calm glance, ignored his discomfort, stood up, and left.

Leaving behind a suave departing silhouette for the embarrassed Yin Jian.

"Dr. Yin, Sister Xu’s not in a good mood today. How about I keep you company for dinner? I’m familiar with Eastern Hospital too."

The nurse sister looked at Yin Jian warmly after Xu Man Ni left.

"You?"

Yin Jian glanced at the nurse sister, then shook his head dismissively, stood up, and left without even looking at her.

The nurse sister, flushed with embarrassment after being snubbed by Yin Jian, was left awkwardly standing there.