Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 465 - 466 Guest Expert

Chapter 465: Chapter 466 Guest Expert

Hearing that Director Lu actually wanted to recruit him, and as a specialist no less, Xiao Yi couldn’t help but feel a mix of amusement and disbelief. He had never really considered becoming a doctor; he only occasionally saved lives, such as when acquaintances or friends needed his help.

It wasn’t that he was unwilling to be a doctor. In fact, he was quite happy to save the dying and help those in need, to alleviate the pain of disease. However, he was very clear about one thing: he was never going to be like Elder An or Dr. Zhang, quietly staying in the hospital and saving lives every day.

Let alone the future, which he had no idea about, even now he didn’t have any time to spend at the Provincial People’s Hospital. He was currently at Z University and still didn’t know what he would end up doing there.

Seeing the excitement and anticipation on Director Lu’s face, as well as the equally expectant expressions of Dr. Zhang and An Lili beside him, Xiao Yi reluctantly raised his head and said with a wry smile, "Director Lu, first of all, I am truly flattered by your high regard for me, Xiao Yi, but... I’m afraid I really can’t accept, because I truly am not up to the task."

"Little Xiao, how could you possibly not be up to the task? If you’re not up to it, then none of us should even bother trying!"

Before Director Lu could say anything, Dr. Zhang had already stood up, speaking anxiously. To him, it was sincerely hoped that Xiao Yi would join the Provincial People’s Hospital. Then they would become colleagues, and he would have more opportunities to interact with him and learn traditional Chinese medicine.

Though Divine Doctor An was already a very good practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine and had received guidance from Elder An, there was still a significant gap between his skills and Xiao Yi’s. He aspired to learn from someone even stronger.

Ever since witnessing Xiao Yi’s miraculous medical skills time and again, he had been completely enthralled by traditional Chinese medicine, dedicating almost all his free time to studying it after returning home each day.

"Exactly, Doctor Xiao, no need to be so modest!"

Director Lu looked at Xiao Yi with eager eyes, well aware of how much benefit a divine doctor like Xiao Yi could bring if he stayed at the Provincial People’s Hospital. The advantage for the hospital would be tremendous!

"Doctor Xiao, if you’re not satisfied with the conditions I just offered, you can still make your own demands. As long as it’s within my authority, I’ll do my best to meet them!"

Hearing Director Lu’s words and seeing the intense eagerness on his face, the nurses, especially the attractive and unmarried ones, looked at Xiao Yi with burning eyes.

Everyone could see that Director Lu was truly begging Xiao Yi to join and could even offer more attractive conditions than before!

"Director Lu, Dr. Zhang, you really misunderstand. It’s not that I’m dissatisfied with the conditions you’ve offered. In fact, the conditions don’t really matter to me. But I genuinely don’t qualify. To tell you the truth, I don’t even have a medical practice license. My medical skills are merely a family tradition,"

Xiao Yi said with a wry smile, once again reluctantly declining with a heavy heart upon meeting Director Lu’s intensely fervent gaze.

"You don’t have a medical practice license?"

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, everyone was stunned, their eyes widening in disbelief as they looked at him, some feeling as if their eyeballs might pop out.

This guy didn’t even have a medical practice license, and he dared to treat such dangerous patients!

And he even rushed to do so?

Wasn’t he afraid of being held responsible?

To know, someone like Xiao Yi, without a medical practice license, treating such a patient, if an accident happened, could be charged with manslaughter! With a license or physician’s certificate, however, one would typically not face any consequences, and even if there was incontrovertible evidence, it would at most be ruled a misdiagnosis with very light responsibility!

Could it be...

Did he really have one hundred percent confidence?

Director Lu’s eyes were filled with sheer astonishment as he looked at Xiao Yi.

Dr. Zhang beside him was completely dumbstruck. He had known Xiao Yi not just once or twice. Since the first time he followed Elder An to treat Li Xiaomei’s kidney stones, he had known him. But he had never known that Xiao Yi didn’t have a medical practice license!

In his mind, he recalled the times Xiao Yi had rescued critically ill patients, like Mr. Ma’s extremely dangerous cases, and he felt a chilling dampness on his back.

It took him a while to look up, eyes full of shock and admiration as he gazed at Xiao Yi.

So many times, every time he was involved in a rescue, it almost always went smoothly, and he had usually taken the initiative in providing treatment!

What does this mean?

It meant that his medical skills had reached a realm that was previously unheard of to him, the realm of the truly divine!

Each time he treated a patient, he did so with absolute confidence!

The nurses all looked at Xiao Yi with disbelief, not expecting that this man, who just now had dared to compete with Expert Li to treat a patient, was actually a "barefoot doctor" with no medical license.

Doctor Li’s mouth twitched repeatedly; he could hardly accept that he had been bested by an unlicensed practitioner.

The only person unfazed was Miss Zhang, who was completely oblivious to the significance of a medical license. What mattered most to her was that her mother was okay; whether Xiao Yi had a medical license was of no concern to her.

"Yes, Director Lu, that’s why I can’t accept your offer."

Xiao Yi, seeing their expressions, thought they must have understood his point and would back off, feeling a sense of relief wash over him.

"Doctor Xiao, this... With your level of medical expertise, you are definitely qualified to practice medicine. If you don’t have a license, then none of us do. Moreover, it would be such a waste if you didn’t practice with such skill. This way, leave everything to me. You just need to provide me with a photo and an identification number. I’ll get your medical license processed immediately and then hire you right away as an expert in our Traditional Chinese Medicine department. How does that sound?"

Director Lu’s gaze seemed to struggle for a moment, but as his eyes landed on Miss Zhang’s mother next to him, a resolute glimmer swiftly appeared, and he lifted his head.

"What?"

Xiao Yi, who had thought Director Lu would have given up by now, was stunned by his response.

It took him a moment to gather his thoughts, and upon seeing the genuine sincerity in Director Lu’s eyes, he was touched and also felt a flutter of excitement. He had never considered actually obtaining a medical license before!

But soon, he cast aside that fleeting temptation, showing a sincere look of regret as he said, "Director Lu, I’m really sorry. I’m truly very grateful for your kindness, but I’m afraid I really can’t accept your invitation. I’m currently just a freshman at Z University and need to prioritize my studies. I haven’t thought about choosing to be a doctor yet, so..."

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s words, everyone once again showed expressions of shock.

Xiao Yi was still just a freshman at Z University!

Dr. Zhang, who already knew quite a bit about Xiao Yi, did not show any sign of surprise.

Director Lu’s face fell, showing a hint of dejection. He had thought that with the substantial offer and the sincerity he had expressed, Xiao Yi would surely accept. After all, it had been a long time since he, the Director of the Provincial People’s Hospital, had humbly made such a gesture to someone as young as Xiao Yi.

But to his dismay, Xiao Yi still refused, and his reason was one that could not be easily contended with.

After all, Xiao Yi was just a university freshman, and that too at the prestigious Z University. It was natural for him to have the future open to his own choices and not want to be pigeonholed as a doctor right away.

Yet... to let go of him just like that felt intolerable to Director Lu; Xiao Yi’s demonstrated skills in medicine had completely won him over. Especially after mentioning he had no medical license, Director Lu was not deterred but instead became even more interested in Xiao Yi.

Like Dr. Zhang, he did not believe that Xiao Yi was unaware of the liabilities involved in practicing medicine without a license but rather thought that he had one hundred percent confidence in his abilities!

What would a doctor who had one hundred percent confidence when faced with serious conditions like the stroke case earlier mean for a hospital?

He was certain that with a doctor like Xiao Yi, the Provincial People’s Hospital could immediately reclaim the dominant position in the medical field of G Province just like it had done twenty years ago.

Such diseases are incredibly prevalent, and many high-ranking officials and wealthy businessmen particularly suffer from them!

Upon hearing Xiao Yi’s excuse, Dr. Zhang felt somewhat disheartened. He opened his mouth to say something, but ultimately did not know what to say, feeling a sense of regret.

Suddenly, An Lili’s eyes sparked with an idea, and she promptly suggested, "Director, I think there is a way. Doctor Xiao is a student of our Z University and cannot work full-time in our hospital. However, he could be a visiting expert! Whenever he’s available on weekends or other times, he can just come in, see some patients, and lend a helping hand!" (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian.com to cast your recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)