Chapter 67 - 52: Standing Firm Against Opposition

This decision is even more shocking than marginalizing Yan Huaiyi; more than half of the people present didn’t know who Xu Chunliang was. When they finally identified him, they felt this situation was simply unbelievable.Letting someone who has been at the hospital for less than two months actually preside over the work of the Medical Affairs Department? Isn’t this absurd? The Medical Affairs Department holds such an important position in a hospital, and Zhao Feiyang himself came from the Medical Affairs Department; he must be well aware of this. The most plausible reason is only one: Xu Chunliang has an extraordinary relationship with him, and he wants to promote his own person.

Everyone was speculating about their relationship, even Gao Xinhua was a bit confused, as he wasn’t aware of when Xu Chunliang and Zhao Feiyang became acquainted.

Zhao Feiyang not only accurately called out Xu Chunliang’s name but also directly entrusted him with substantial responsibilities, assigning the work of the Medical Affairs Department to him.

Yan Huaiyi thought it necessary to say something, as a native of Changxing and the First Vice President, being undermined by Zhao Feiyang like this, if he didn’t respond at all, everyone would look down on him in the future.

"Dean Zhao, I... I feel this is inappropriate..."

"Oh?" Zhao Feiyang smiled, looking at him.

Yan Huaiyi was a bit nervous, and when nervous, his stammering worsened: "Xu... Xu... Chun... Chun... Chunliang..."

"Old Yan, no need to be nervous, take your time to speak!" Zhao Feiyang picked up his teacup and found it was empty. Geng Wenxiu, demonstrating his perceptiveness, stood up to refill it with hot water, unconcerned about others’ views, knowing when to yield makes a brilliant man. If in the past he could bear the humiliation of lighting Gu Houyi’s cigarette, pouring tea for the new leader today was nothing.

Yan Huaiyi adjusted his emotions: "Xu Chunliang... he... he is just a high school graduate..." At this point, he glanced at Gao Xinhua, suddenly realizing that he might have offended Gao Xinhua, but at this moment, there was no time to care about much: "He is not from a medical background, how can... can someone like him be in charge of the Medical Affairs Department..."

"Old Yan, by your logic, neither I nor Secretary Chen should work in the medical system?" Moments ago, Gao Xinhua felt sympathetic towards Yan Huaiyi’s situation, but now that Yan Huaiyi attacked Xu Chunliang, it was equivalent to a public slap in Gao Xinhua’s face, as everyone in Changxing knew Xu Chunliang was Gao Xinhua’s person.

Chen Xing’an sighed inwardly, I’m unnecessarily being dragged into this mess. Yan Huaiyi, you fool, if you can’t speak, just speak less, as if others don’t know you have a stammer?

Since Gao Xinhua mentioned his name, he couldn’t stay silent, so he smiled and said: "I don’t agree with Comrade Huaiyi either. This Xu Chunliang, I’ve heard, is quite capable. Since being assigned to the Medical Affairs Department, several medical disputes have been handled quite beautifully. Comrade Wenxiu, you used to always be in charge of the Medical Affairs Department, you know best."

"A hero is not judged by his origins. Although Xu Chunliang is young, he is indeed a promising talent. We all know the situation of the Medical Affairs Department in the past. Ever since Zhou Wenbin took charge, complaints have surged, disputes have been continuous. Once Xiaoxu went to the Medical Affairs Department, things clearly changed for the better. I agree with Dean Zhao’s proposal." Geng Wenxiu did not feel strongly about Xu Chunliang, he simply did not want to miss this chance to show loyalty to the new leader.

Zhao Feiyang smiled: "Since everyone agrees, let’s settle this matter. The young surely lack experience in handling problems, but there’s old Yan, isn’t there? The Medical Affairs Department is under your division, with you overseeing, there should be no problem."

This statement had a double meaning; on the surface, it was for Yan Huaiyi to supervise, while also implying that if there were any problems in the Medical Affairs Department, the responsibility of the higher-ups, especially him, would be questioned first!

Consecutively hit twice in the meeting, Yan Huaiyi was entirely dispirited, his head drooped, dejection was written all over his face.

After the meeting, Gao Xinhua immediately went to Zhao Feiyang’s office; there were things he couldn’t hold back, they had to be asked face to face.

Zhao Feiyang seemed to have anticipated his visit, smiled and invited him to sit, giving him two packs of cigarettes. Zhao Feiyang himself didn’t smoke, these packs were also given to him by his father to pass on to Gao Xinhua.

Gao Xinhua sighed: "I should have been the one giving cigarettes to the old chief, but now it’s the other way around." Both Zhao Feiyang and his father had become his leaders; Gao Xinhua sighed inwardly that his progress was still too slow.

"You haven’t been to my house for a while, the old man couldn’t stand my mother’s nagging and decided to quit smoking, so he asked me to give these cigarettes to you."

Gao Xinhua laughed: "If he can quit smoking, I can quit eating."

"You might be right, this time he might really quit." Zhao Feiyang sat down beside Gao Xinhua.

"Is there something you wanted to talk to me about?"

Gao Xinhua nodded: "Is the significant use of Xu Chunliang because of me?"

Zhao Feiyang laughed: "What’s your connection with him? I’m not really sure. I admire the kid’s ability, and we knew each other from before."

"You knew each other?"

Zhao Feiyang nodded, only then did Gao Xinhua believe it wasn’t because of his influence, feeling slightly at ease, and happy for Xu Chunliang for having this connection, which meant his future development space was large.

Zhao Feiyang asked him his opinion on today’s division of labor arrangement.

Gao Xinhua candidly said: "I always thought you just arrived at Changxing, some matters need not be rushed." In his view, Zhao Feiyang was still a bit young; his actions at today’s meeting were too aggressive. Although it could help him quickly establish authority in Changxing, it could also easily cause internal panic, after all, most of the middle-level backbone in Changxing were promoted by Gu Houyi.

"Do you think I’m being too aggressive? I don’t want to be, but some matters cannot be delayed. Secretary Geng approached me, and our Changxing is right in the Bell Tower District; don’t I need to give face?" Zhao Feiyang also had his difficulties.

Gao Xinhua nodded; if he were in Zhao’s position, he would’ve done the same. Geng Wenxiu’s background wasn’t just for show; the Secretary of Bell Tower District was her biological brother.

Zhao Feiyang said: "Although Geng Wenxiu has many shortcomings, she is still a valuable asset when used correctly. Once the second phase of Changxing’s expansion project begins, the funds required will be astronomical. Can you rely on the bank? Coordinating all aspects of the relationship, can you do it?"

Gao Xinhua recalled that the finances of Changxing were always managed by Geng Wenxiu, and her relations with the bank were very close, thus realizing Zhao Feiyang’s plans were quite comprehensive.

"Before coming to Changxing, I had learned about Yan Huaiyi; he lacks ability, and none of the department heads in clinical units respect him. Clinical work is the core of a hospital; letting an incompetent person be in charge is being irresponsible to Changxing, and to all the staff."

Gao Xinhua agreed with Zhao Feiyang’s assessment of Yan Huaiyi, but he didn’t believe that Yan Huaiyi’s presence would lead to such serious consequences since the ones truly deciding Changxing’s direction had never been these deputy roles.

The news of Xu Chunliang temporarily presiding over work reached the Medical Affairs Department, even Xu Chunliang was stunned. It wasn’t that he felt undeserving; it was just the suddenness of it. He couldn’t understand how this situation landed on him.

Cheng Xiaohong, although acknowledging Xu Chunliang’s ability, felt deeply discontent. Although back in the days of general shortage, Liao Hua was made a general, still, by qualifications, it should have been her, the one who came first. It’s weird how people are. When everyone is equal, there’s not much to think about, but once the balance is upset, the psychology immediately becomes unbalanced.

However, the most upset person wasn’t her; Chen Guangming had just been transferred from the Medical Affairs Department to the Infectious Disease Department for a month. Had he known Zhou Wenbin would have an incident so soon, he would have insisted on holding onto the Medical Affairs Department, and this good fortune might have landed on him.

Cheng Xiaohong had already begun to sarcastically call Xu Chunliang "director".

Xu Chunliang asked her to stop calling him that; he was just temporarily presiding over the work, without holding any formal position. Having seen many ups and downs, he immediately noticed Cheng Xiaohong’s psyche beginning to unbalance.

Cheng Xiaohong believed that presiding over work meant being the head of the Medical Affairs Department, becoming the director was just a matter of time.

To figure things out, Xu Chunliang specifically went to find Gao Xinhua and encountered the new dean on the way. Surprisingly, it was Zhao Feiyang who first called his name.

Only then did Xu Chunliang realize that this new dean was actually the Deputy Director of the Medical Affairs Department at the Central Hospital, whom he had encountered when he substituted for Zhou Wenbin at the health bureau meeting that day.