When the Doctor Uses A Hack
Chapter 1267 - 1270: Where Were You When Our Child Was Bullied?

At this very moment!

Xiao Runfang would have to be utterly clueless to not understand what had just gone wrong—might as well be a dog in her place!

It was clear that Chen Cang was upset.

But...

What could have made Chen Cang this furious?

Looking at Xiao Runfang's expression, the secretary sighed helplessly and said, "Director, I really tried my best. I've made over twenty calls, but no one's answering!"

"Use another phone and keep calling!" Xiao Runfang commanded decisively.

The secretary was speechless: "I've already used over ten different phones."

Right then, the office landline rang.

In her current state of anger, Xiao Runfang saw the caller ID from the Ministry of Science and Technology and quickly composed herself.

"Minister Cao, hello," Xiao Runfang greeted directly.

Cao Yu responded with a grunt: "Director Xiao, the specialized project jointly developed by our Ministry and the National Health Commission—the Non-stop Heartbeat Medical Research Center—has halted construction."

"Have you heard about this?"

Xiao Runfang was stunned: "The Non-stop Heartbeat Center has also halted construction?"

The word "also" instantly made Cao Yu nervous.

What did that mean? Were there other places stopping work too?

Who the hell would be bold enough to shut down a national-level project? Who were they trying to provoke?

Cao Yu frowned: "What other projects have stopped?"

Taking a deep breath, Xiao Runfang finally understood.

This was all because of Chen Cang!

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but speak up:

"I've received a few updates today. First, the National Tendon Restoration Center has applied to halt work. Vice Director Wang Yushan and others believe the director is spread too thin and exhausted, so they plan to adjust the timeline as allowed under the contract."

"Then, shortly after, the Secretary-General of the World Society of Digestive Surgery convened a council to reevaluate the feasibility of establishing their headquarters in Anyang!"

"Most recently, the Emergency Center Hospital called to report that the first phase of clinical trials for Marfan syndrome patients had concluded, and they need to reorganize before commencing the second phase!"

Hearing this, Cao Yu was momentarily stunned.

After a brief silence, he asked, "Where's Chen Cang?"

"Can't reach him." Xiao Runfang sighed. "I called his wife, Qin Yue, who said he's in surgery."

After a pause, Cao Yu remarked, "Chen Cang's gone a bit too far this time."

That remark left Xiao Runfang taken aback: "What do you mean?"

She still didn't fully grasp what was going on but was certain it had something to do with Chen Cang.

So, Cao Yu explained what Wang Tong had said.

After finishing, Cao Yu felt genuinely infuriated.

After all, he was a minister-level official!

And such matters would inevitably provoke some anger.

There were far too few young people willing to act as brazenly as Chen Cang.

It was the first time he had encountered such behavior.

As for Xiao Runfang, she, too, fell silent after hearing this.

Things had escalated significantly.

But she couldn't help but defend him: "He's young. When bullied, showing a bit of emotion is normal."

Cao Yu hung up the call.

Xiao Runfang picked up the phone and dialed Wu Tongpu at the Emergency Center.

The call didn't go through on the first attempt.

On the second try, when it finally connected, Wu Tongpu spoke ambiguously, his tone indifferent: "Director Xiao, if this is about criticizing Chen Cang, don't bother calling me."

"When our boy was being bullied, none of you called either."

"Besides, Chen Cang hasn't done anything wrong!"

That one sentence left Xiao Runfang speechless just as she was about to respond.

Before she could say another word, Wu Tongpu hung up the phone.

Meanwhile, Cao Yu had also called Wang Tong.

Speaking in a tough tone, he said: "Academician Wang, this matter cannot be delayed. Resume construction immediately."

Wang Tong merely chuckled faintly: "Minister Cao, Chen Cang is in charge, not me."

Cao Yu frowned: "Chen Cang has gone too far. Personal grievances should not be extended to the collective!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Tong couldn't hold back and said, "Minister Cao, can personal abilities not enhance the collective's strength?"

This left Cao Yu at a loss for words!

He understood what Wang Tong was implying!

Wang Tong continued: "The Non-stop Heartbeat Center can function without me, without you, without anyone else—but it cannot do without Chen Cang!"

"Without Chen Cang, the Non-stop Heartbeat Center is no different from an ordinary building."

"This man has given his surgical skills selflessly to the nation and the people. Has he ever complained about anything? Let me ask, what has the country given him in return?"

"You say personal grievances shouldn't affect the collective, but have you even thought about the individual? This man has dedicated his personal abilities to the collective!"

"When he faced injustice, who stood up for him? Where was the collective then? If you won't defend him, we will!"

"And let me make something clear: this has nothing to do with Chen Cang. Professor Chen wouldn't stoop to such actions. Everything is a collective initiative from our entire team."

After speaking, Wang Tong hung up.

It was the first time Wang Tong had ever cut Cao Yu off.

Cao Yu held the phone in silence for a long time.

He was angry!

But even more so, he was deep in thought!

...

At this moment.

The calls still couldn't get through.

Neither Xiao Runfang nor Cao Yu could reach Chen Cang!

Everyone they contacted had the same response: "Professor Chen is away for a surgery."

For a time, both Xiao Runfang and Cao Yu were silent.

They hadn't expected that this young man, not even thirty, would already wield such influence!

Cao Yu stood up and headed to the National Health Commission to meet with Xiao Runfang.

"Director Xiao, how are you planning to handle this within your system?" Cao Yu asked.

Picking up the phone, Xiao Runfang directly called Tan Zhengyang: "Come to my office."

Tan Zhengyang was taken aback and hurriedly rushed to the National Health Commission.

"Director Xiao, you were looking for me? Minister Cao, you're here as well!"

Neither of them responded to him.

Tan Zhengyang's face shifted.

Xiao Runfang handed over the suspension applications directly.

"Take a look at these two documents."

With shaking hands, Tan Zhengyang nervously accepted the files: "Non-stop Heartbeat Medical Research Center suspension application, Tendon Restoration Center suspension application!"

These were both key national projects for 2020.

Both led by Chen Cang!

Wait!

It's Chen Cang?

Hurriedly, Tan Zhengyang exclaimed, "Director Xiao, this Chen Cang has really gone too far, prioritizing personal interests…"

But then his expression changed: "Minister Cao... No, I... I mean, the twelve months... it's about patent protection..."

Stammering, Tan Zhengyang stood there trembling, holding the files with downcast eyes, exuding complete subservience.

Cao Yu stood up abruptly: "Tan Zhengyang, let me be blunt. You're a disgrace! You've completely tarnished your father's reputation!"

"Do you think you can push around someone like Chen Cang?"

"Let me tell you something: compared to Chen Cang, you're nothing but hot air!"

"Do you see these? These aren't just two suspension applications. These are two National Science and Technology Progress Awards!"