Chapter 747: Chapter 496 Arrangements
The second watch arrives.
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Looking at the two anxious little faces in front of her, Director Xu’s heart inexplicably soured. That genuine dependence, not a fear of loss due to interest, was something she truly appreciated.
“Yes, I’m being transferred. Originally, I wanted to tell you later, but today, Ye Meiru’s matter made me feel that I must prepare you earlier.
You are the first to know this news, so do not disclose it for now. Xiao Luo, I also need to consult you about your decision, whether you wish to follow me or stay in Ward 401. It’s up to you.
I am to be transferred to the Health Department. If you are willing to follow me, I can arrange for you to be my assistant. However, with my age as it is, there will come a day when you must strike out on your own.
If you stay in Ward 401, you have two options: either start as a trainee or become an ordinary administrative officer. However, in terms of medical skills, you are not as gifted as Lin Chuxia. Of course, as long as you are willing to work hard, it’s still possible for you to become a competent doctor.”
“Director, I understand what you mean. Either I stay in Ward 401 as an ordinary administrative officer, or I leave with you. Actually, that is my real choice, isn’t it?”
Director Xu just smiled at her, “I’m only analyzing your options based on your personality. The decision is in your hands.”
“Xiaoqiong, you should go with the director,” Chuxia knew the reason for Luo Xiaoqiong’s hesitation, which was not wanting to part with her. But in terms of future development, following Director Xu would definitely be better than staying alone in Ward 401.
Learning management is like learning medicine; you can only truly master it if you follow a wise person who is willing to teach without reservation. She absolutely couldn’t let Luo Xiaoqiong miss out on her own future for her sake.
Luo Xiaoqiong was still hesitating. She clearly understood what would benefit her, but she always felt that choosing what was best for herself would be a betrayal to Chuxia.
Even though Chuxia encouraged her, she still couldn’t make up her mind. She had missed out once already and couldn’t bear to make another mistake, especially since the director’s earlier question to Chuxia had utterly confused her…
Looking at Luo Xiaoqiong’s pained expression, Chuxia had no choice but to persuade her again, “Xiaoqiong, I know what you are hesitating about. Let me be clear: if you punish yourself again because of the previous name change incident, then I won’t consider you my friend. A true friend is there to help, not to hold each other back.
You should think of it this way: by staying with the director and learning how to be a qualified administrative officer, one day you will be able to protect me.
If you choose to stay here just to keep me company, then when trouble arises, we’ll probably only be able to look at each other helplessly, unable to assist one another, right?”
Luo Xiaoqiong’s thoughts began to waver. She looked hesitantly at Director Xu and then at Chuxia. She examined her own hand, and finally, she made up her mind, “I’ll go with the director!”
“That’s the right decision.” Chuxia embraced her happily, but inside she couldn’t help feeling a bit sour. “No matter where you are, remember me. In the future, I’ll still be waiting for your support.”
Director Xu’s lips twitched uncontrollably. She wanted to scold Chuxia again. Although it was the truth, did she have to be so blunt? Talking about things like ‘covering for each other’…
“Director, may I come over and hug you?” Chuxia asked eagerly after releasing Luo Xiaoqiong, looking at Director Xu, “No reason, I just want to hug you.”
Indeed, she just wanted to hug this kind director. Initially, it was to help her grandmother that she had arranged to move Luo Xiaoqiong away from her side. She hadn’t expected the two of them to get along so well. Knowing her best friend had found her place genuinely thrilled her.
Director Xu stood up proactively and reached out her hand. Chuxia quickly went over to hug her tightly, “Director, if I can’t make it in the future, can I come to you?”
“Sure, as long as your grandmother-in-law agrees, I won’t object,” Xu replied.
Chuxia let go of her, laughing embarrassingly. Fortunately, the Zhou family wasn’t particularly traditional; otherwise, they might misunderstand her words as a curse on the Zhou family—for the wife of the Zhou family to be unable to cope, the implication would be the family’s decline, right?
“Director, when are you leaving the hospital?” Chuxia asked after sitting back down.
“In a month, once I’ve completed the handover with the new director, I will stay here for another three to five days before I have to leave,” Director Xu sighed, “I’ve been here for so many years, leaving really is hard to accept.”
After thinking for a moment, Chuxia asked, “Does Teacher Song know?”
“I don’t know if she knows or not. Anyway, I haven’t told her yet, but considering her family’s situation, she probably has heard about it. If she asks you, just tell her the truth.”
“Thank you, Director.”
Chuxia smiled gratefully, it’s not tiring to talk to someone clever.
“You little slicker!” Director Xu glared at her and then turned back to the previous topic, “Now do you understand why I used Ye Meiru’s situation as an example? In the future, she will certainly target you, but right now, her advantage is that she’s seen as the weaker party—divorced, pregnant, and not on good terms with her own family. You, although many people do not know your identity, but you’re about to become Elder Liang’s student, and just by that fact alone, people will tend to sympathize with her.”
“The new director is an upright person, but he is also one who sticks to principles, like with the incident today. Your response would certainly have given him a very bad impression. I’m talking about the second one because it would make him feel that you’re stubbornly refusing to admit fault, making all kinds of excuses—for a divorced pregnant woman, just these two points alone can generate sympathy from an upright person.”
“Lin Chuxia, ponder my words well. Think about what to do when you encounter such situations in the future. Don’t always play the hero; learn to take advantage and still look innocent.”
“This is a very profound problem,” Chuxia scratched her head in confusion, understanding from Director Xu’s description that the new director was a stickler for rules. How was she supposed to play by the book against Ye Meiru’s shamelessness? “Why send such a person to be the director? Is this intended to take my life?”
Director Xu just laughed, “You’re so young; you will encounter all sorts of leaders in the future. Learn to adapt. Also, by making yourself strong, you won’t be afraid of anyone.
“Of course, if you’re willing to use your family’s power, for the time being, no one would dare to bully you. But even though I am a good friend of Lin Yanqiu, I still want to advise you that relying on others is not as good as relying on yourself. Skills learned are your own, and with them, no matter what problems you face, you have the ability to support yourself and help others. Life is full of changes; no one can guarantee what will happen tomorrow. It’s always good to be prepared.”
People of this era were truly frightened by political struggles; knowing the future trends, she was clear that the days of casual political targeting were soon to be gone for good. Oh, Mom, thank goodness she wasn’t transported to the days of such casual targeting, or wouldn’t she be stifled to death?
“Director, I understand.”
“Good, as long as you take it onboard.”
“But if it’s Ye Meiru, I still can’t bear it.”
“…” The director didn’t know what to say anymore, well, for the young, hitting walls is not necessarily a bad thing. If she doesn’t want to tolerate it, then don’t.
“Chuxia, we won’t be able to see each other every day in the future. Are you really not going to blame me?” Walking Chuxia to the door, Luo Xiaoqiong looked at her face with apprehension, “You have to promise me you won’t be mad at me.”
“I’m really not mad at you,” Chuxia looked at her helplessly, “When have I ever been insincere? Also, let me tell you, stop bringing up the name-changing thing, or I really will fall out with you!”
“Okay, I won’t mention it then, but I still think Lin Ziyi sounds quite nice. Are you really sure you don’t want to change it?”
“Do you want me to go collect my marriage certificate all over again?”
“Ah?” Luo Xiaoqiong was stunned, patting her own head repeatedly, “Look at my wooden head, how could I forget that. Chuxia, you mustn’t tell Regimental Commander Zhou.”
Speaking of Zhou Mikang, Chuxia’s mood became somewhat low; there was still no news of him. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian () to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit to read.)