"It's you?"
He Dongfang instantly recognized the young man in the white coat before him.
Just half an hour ago, he had apologized, stating that this candidate did not meet the hospital's hiring criteria.
Now, half an hour later, there he was, helping out in the emergency department?
He quickly turned and glanced at the several resuscitation rooms nearby, and his expression shifted slightly.
No wonder the car accident had resulted in such a large number of patients; they had assigned nearly twenty victims to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital.
While he was managing, He Dongfang had wondered why the pressure on him wasn't as high as expected.
It turned out someone else was shouldering part of the burden.
This kid shows some courage!
He Dongfang gave Fang Zhiyan a deeper look, noting how the young man seemed to want to hide his face but didn't challenge his authority.
"Director He, he's not a physician from our hospital!" shouted the intern.
He Dongfang shot him a piercing glare.
"Shut up!"
I know he's not one of our hospital's doctors. But he's contributing well, isn't he? Do you want to make a scene in front of the patients? Is that what would make you happy?
"What's the situation with this patient?" After reprimanding the intern, He Dongfang moved swiftly to Fang Zhiyan's side.
Fang Zhiyan quickly explained, "The left lower limb has been lacerated, and there's massive hemorrhaging. I'm using manual pressure to stabilize his blood pressure for the time being."
He Dongfang's surprise deepened at Fang Zhiyan's competence.
He can perform manual pressure to stop bleeding?
Although this technique is now considered outdated, it requires a significant amount of practical experience to master.
Could it be that this young man has such extensive hands-on experience at his age?
It seems I underestimated him earlier.
Let's observe his handling of the case.
If he performs well, hiring him wouldn't be a bad idea after all.
"Send him to the resuscitation room," He Dongfang commanded, leading the way inside.
The intern stood there, feeling disgruntled and somewhat dazed.
Inside the resuscitation room, He Dongfang took over from Fang Zhiyan and quickly began to manage the patient.
In just half an hour, all the victims from the car accident had been managed.
Emerging from the resuscitation room, He Dongfang took a moment to quickly assess Fang Zhiyan's other patients.
Moments later, he strode back to stand before Fang Zhiyan, who was being guarded by the intern to prevent him from leaving.
"You're here for an interview today?"
"You're not even from our hospital, yet you dared to assist with patient care?"
"You, just wait!"
"You're in trouble now!"
"You'll be reported!"
The intern jumped up and down, cursing at Fang Zhiyan.
Before he could finish, the office door swung open to reveal He Dongfang.
"Director!" The intern hurried over, eager to explain.
"I've been watching him and didn't let him run away," he added.
He Dongfang nodded, assessing Fang Zhiyan with inquisitive eyes.
"Have you interned before?"
Fang Zhiyan's handling techniques were quite skilled, even leading He Dongfang to feel as if the young man surpassed him in some aspects.
If not for Fang Zhiyan's quick intervention, they might not have successfully managed all the patients from this incident.
Fang Zhiyan nodded slightly.
He understood that whether he could stay at the Jiang'an Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital rested on this moment.
"Director He, I know my resume doesn't look great," he volunteered.
"But my abilities will definitely exceed your expectations."
Fang Zhiyan was proactive in offering this assurance.
Given the chance to demonstrate himself, with his past life as a surgical master, he would surely shine.
"Enough of your nonsense!"
"Do you realize how much trouble your actions could bring our hospital?"
"We'll be fortunate if we don't need to report you; and you're thinking of staying?"
"Dream on!" shouted the intern.
But before he could finish, He Dongfang started chuckling.
"Fine, then I'll officially keep you on."
"The emergency department will take you on a six-month trial period—how does that sound?"
In an instant, the office fell silent.
The intern attempted to speak but quickly found himself at a loss.
How could he refute the vice-director of the emergency department?
This kid was lucky!
He had caught the attention of the vice-director and was retained in the emergency department just like that?
Nurses and interns exchanged glances, their expressions complex as they regarded Fang Zhiyan with a mix of astonishment and admiration.
Fang Zhiyan stood up, his face alight with joy.
"Thank you, Director He."
He Dongfang nodded, his smile unwavering as he probed further. "I'm curious—how did you have the confidence to step in during that rescue earlier?"
"Do you know the kinds of responsibilities you'd bear if something went wrong with the patients you saved?"
"I understand," Fang Zhiyan exhaled lightly.
That moment was his only opportunity.
As for the potential for error, it was a non-issue for him.
Armed with his exceptional past experiences, he was more than capable of handling such situations.
However, he couldn't share those thoughts aloud.
Pausing briefly, he explained, "My grandfather is a traditional Chinese doctor, and he once told me…"
"Life is the most precious; it is worth more than gold. To save a life is worth the highest virtue."
"Seeing a patient suffer in front of me, if I don't step in to help, then why bother becoming a doctor at all?"
He Dongfang nodded gravely, appreciating the sentiment.
"Life is paramount; indeed, this reflects a profound understanding of medical ethics. It seems your grandfather is a doctor of great virtue."
"Get ready to start in the emergency department tomorrow."
He Dongfang had no more time to waste; many patients awaited his attention.
Fang Zhiyan felt elated—he had finally resolved a significant issue.
With a job secured, everything else would become manageable.
Lost in thought, he turned to the intern from earlier and extended his hand.
"Hello, I'm Fang Zhiyan. We're colleagues from now on."
As he spoke, a bright smile lit up his face, though internally, he harbored conflicting thoughts.
That had been his final chance—the intern nearly called him out in front of the patients.
If that uproar had escalated, it would have been a true disaster for him.
Just wait; once I start tomorrow, I'll outshine you!
The smile on Fang Zhiyan's face grew even broader.
The intern, for his part, appeared increasingly anxious, a mix of embarrassment and skepticism crossing his features.
Yet with so many witnesses present, he eventually extended his hand in return.
"My name is Zhu Zixiao."
"Best wishes moving forward."
Fang Zhiyan nodded, turned around, and left the emergency department.
Excitement bubbled within him as he anticipated starting work the next day.
He needed to hurry home to share the good news with his mother, Jiang Xu.
With this job, her burdens would lighten significantly.
During this time, Fang Zhiyan had been without income, facing rejection after rejection in his job search.
Rent was only manageable because his brother, Lu Mingtang, was helping him out.
Their living expenses came from Jiang Xu's work sewing quilts for others.
Fang Zhiyan's younger sister had moved out with him but was still in elementary school.
Now that he had found a job, hope was finally in sight for the entire family.
With that thought in mind, Fang Zhiyan felt his steps become lighter.
On his way home, he passed by Jiang'an City's first McDonald's.
In the past, life had been tough, and without him around, his little sister had never eaten there.
Now that he had secured a job, he figured it would be fitting to treat himself and celebrate this achievement.
Just as he was reveling in his bright future, his phone rang suddenly.
Looking down, Fang Zhiyan saw it was his good friend Lu Mingtang calling.
Lu Mingtang and Fang Zhiyan hailed from the same place and had grown up together, forging a strong bond.
Quickly answering, Fang Zhiyan exclaimed, "Taozi, I have great news—I found a job!"
"Really?" Lu Mingtang paused in surprise, clearly pleased.
However, his tone shifted then, becoming serious.
"Zhiyan, you need to hurry back to the rented place. Your sister Fang Fang is there causing trouble right now."