Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming
Chapter 996: Discussion

Chapter 996: Chapter 996: Discussion

After the two of them fetched water and washed their faces, He Xin and Bai Xiao went to knock on the door of the neighboring dormitory where Dr. Zhang and his colleagues were staying.

The three men were evidently just waking up.

Dr. Zhang should have woken up early, while the other two were still in a state of drowsiness after crawling out of bed.

"Dr. Bai! Dr. He, what brings you here?"

Dr. Zhang was surprised.

He knew very well that in this team, the two people in front of him had the most prestige and background; one was the niece of the Vice Dean, the other the junior colleague of Director Zhang from surgery, and the closed-door disciple under the mentorship of Dr. Xue.

They couldn’t afford to offend either of them. When they arrived, the three of them secretly discussed that as long as they followed these two’s lead throughout the year, all decisions would be fine as long as they were agreed upon.

Following their lead would be the best course of action.

Now these two had come directly to them.

Dr. Zhang and his colleagues couldn’t help being astonished.

"Dr. Zhang, we’ve come to hold a small meeting to discuss the issues we need to address and come up with some suggestions!" Bai Xiao said with a smile, sitting on the only chair in the room, which Dean Lü had kindly provided to Dr. Zhang and his team.

He Xin glanced over, thinking Bai Xiao was really sly to even grab the chair.

Dr. Zhang quickly tidied his bed and invited He Xin to sit down.

"Sure, we think it’s a good idea to have a meeting to unify our opinions."

"Here’s the thing, now that we’re here, our work hasn’t begun, but as we all saw today, the conditions at Dean Lü’s hospital are like this, and we can’t be picky. Even if we point out issues, it won’t change the current situation.

However, our arrival obviously added to Dean Lü’s burden, and I’m sure you all heard what was said this morning.

Dean Lü can’t afford to provide food for the five of us. Our food supply has been allocated for the year to be here, and we need to make it clear to Dean Lü that we’ll manage our own food supply, so we don’t add extra burdens to him. After all, feeding five people isn’t a small matter.

Moreover, I suggest we stop eating white rice from now on; there might not be much rice here, as it’s considered a fine grain. Even if we buy it in the village, it’s expensive, and flour even more so. The local produce is corn and potatoes, so we need to be mentally prepared. We can’t expect special treatment, as doing so would put Dean Lü in a difficult position, making him feel like he hasn’t taken good care of us.

We can all see that Dean Lü is someone who would give up everything for his patients. I would be embarrassed to make him go through that for us when we’ve done nothing but complain. I’m already ashamed.

Truth be told, I didn’t come here willingly. If it weren’t for unforeseen circumstances, nobody would want to come to this remote area. My words may be harsh, but they are honest.

When I was about to leave, Dr. Xue, my teacher, talked to me. He told me a doctor’s responsibility is to put the interests of patients first, no matter the circumstances, because that is a doctor’s duty.

Here, in Dean Lü, I’ve seen a true image of a doctor—a healthcare professional worth admiring, someone who has worked tirelessly for decades in this place and exemplifies high moral and ethical standards.

I just hope that whether we want to stay or not, we abandon these negative thoughts; if we can’t make contributions, at least don’t create trouble."

His words made the others feel ashamed.

They really hadn’t considered this; last night they were full of zeal, but today’s meals had taught them a solid lesson. _{fre.eweb novel\.c om}

No one felt the food was a burden; the hospital cafeteria food was much better, and they didn’t have to pay with their wages and food stamps since there were cafeteria subsidies.

But the reality is that what they have here is the best they can expect, and although the meals aren’t tasty, they are undoubtedly an extra burden for Dean Lü.

Dr. Zhang was the first to express his stance, "I’m the oldest among you, so I should have brought this up. It’s my oversight, and I’m truly sorry for my negligence. What a shame.

Let’s do this—tonight we’ll let Dean Lü know that we will hand over our monthly food supply to their cafeteria, sparing them the worry, and we’ll eat whatever they eat, firmly refusing special treatment."

With Dr. Zhang having spoken, Xiaogao and Xiaoli also agreed in quick succession. After all, human kindness is genuine, and Dean Lü and his colleagues getting soaked in the rain to protect them last night was truly touching.

"We also agree, as it should be. We’re here to aid them, not to impoverish them."

That left He Xin.

Looking at He Xin, the niece of Vice Dean He, should she disagree, they wouldn’t know how to persuade her.

The two had been at odds, so it was expected that He Xin might not agree with Bai Xiao’s proposal.

The three of them were rather uneasy.

Dr. Zhang, looking at the silent He Xin, tentatively asked, "Dr. He! If you have any opinion, please share it! We can discuss it together. After all, we’ll be working together for a year; if we harbor doubts and mistrust among ourselves, how can we proceed with our work?"

He Xin stood up.

Everyone was startled, worried that she might leave abruptly.

This young lady was not someone to offend.

Dr. Zhang certainly hoped they wouldn’t really start fighting.

Letting outsiders see them making a mockery would be damaging, as they represented Ruiyin Hospital, not only themselves but Ruiyin’s reputation and honor.

These two were young interns, proud and headstrong, so it was hard to predict their actions.

He Xin walked briskly up to Bai Xiao.

Bai Xiao didn’t budge an inch.

"Dr. He, whatever you have to say, say it clearly!"

Dr. Zhang was anxious, rubbing his hands, but couldn’t make it too obvious.

He Xin gave a deep bow, which confused everyone.

Bai Xiao was taken aback.

Was she having a mental lapse?

"Dr. Bai! I misunderstood you; you are a worthy opponent! I truly admire you from the bottom of my heart."

This time, He Xin was sincerely convinced.

Bai Xiao hurriedly helped He Xin up, "Dr. He, let’s not say such things; we’re all doctors, interns, and there’s no talk of admiration. We’ve come here for a common goal—to improve our medical skills and save lives. I hope we can put aside past grievances and work together to be qualified doctors, deserving of Ruiyin’s name and ourselves."

Extending her hand, He Xin grabbed it tightly.

"Alright, we’ll work together to become qualified doctors!"

"And the three of us, let’s strive together as five to be qualified doctors."

Dr. Zhang and the others joined in as well.