When the Doctor Uses A Hack
Chapter 1272 - 1275: Continue the Surgery!

While Chen Cang was performing surgery.

The matter had silently reached a conclusion.

Meanwhile, Tan Zhengyang had returned home, sitting on the couch with a face full of uncertainty.

This sudden dismissal left him unable to wrap his mind around it!

If it weren't for Chen Cang being temporarily appointed as "Honorary Editor-in-Chief," he'd still be clueless about the situation.

But...

He couldn't understand—how did Chen Cang possess such capabilities?

Tan Zhengyang was angry but not foolish.

Chen Cang was formidable, an outstanding talent among the younger generation.

But could he compare to his father?

Or even compare with himself?

No matter how incompetent Tan Zhengyang might be, he at least had some achievements over time.

He had been working within the system for so long, only to be abruptly ousted like this?

The thought left him feeling stifled and resentful.

Did Xiao Runfang have no regard for his father's reputation at all?

Though he understood there would be other opportunities after stepping down, this kind of direct criticism of his mistakes in a meeting followed by immediate dismissal was something he couldn't comprehend.

Could Xiao Runfang really be so decisive?

Just as these thoughts swirled in his head, there was a knock at the door.

Tan Zhengyang stood up to open it and saw his father and his personal assistant arriving.

Seeing his father, Tan Zhengyang's eyes instinctively lit up.

"Dad, what brings you here?"

Tan Jishan, now eighty-five years old, was bald and usually wore a hat.

Without speaking, Tan Jishan entered the room with a somber expression.

He sat on the couch and remained silent, his gaze fixed directly on Tan Zhengyang.

The intense stare made Tan Zhengyang guilt-ridden and restless.

"Dad... I..."

Finally, Tan Jishan let out a long sigh: "Go and apologize to Chen Cang."

Tan Zhengyang's face immediately darkened!

He had anticipated criticism from his father, even self-recrimination for failing to guide him properly.

But...

He hadn't expected his father would ask him to apologize.

Apologize to Chen Cang?

No way!

Why?

He didn't even know who should be apologizing to him!

What had he done wrong?

His position was stripped away, and the achievements he'd made over the past three years were now all credited to Chen Cang. Who could he turn to for justice?

His eyes widened in anger at the thought.

"Why? Why should I!?"

"Dad, I'm your son. I'm the one who was dismissed. I'm the victim here. Why should I apologize?"

Tan Jishan fixed his gaze on Tan Zhengyang and said each word slowly: "Because you're not as good as him, it's your fault. When you're wrong, you have to apologize."

This statement left Tan Zhengyang stunned.

His breathing quickened, his chest heaving.

At over fifty years old, he wasn't unfamiliar with the realities of life.

His father's words were true; he was wrong—not because he committed some grave mistake, but because Chen Cang far outperformed him, making his errors appear larger in comparison.

But...

Not as good as him?

This simple phrase brought a sense of humiliation Tan Zhengyang hadn't felt before, at fifty-plus years of age.

How could a fifty-something man be inferior to a young doctor undergoing training?

This left him speechless in that moment!

After speaking, Tan Jishan added: "If you lack the courage to go, I'll accompany you. Or, I can go on your behalf—whatever it takes."

Upon hearing this, Tan Zhengyang immediately stood up, his face flushed: "No way!"

"I may not be as good as him, but compared to you, he's nowhere close!"

"It's too much to let you go!"

Tan Jishan shook his head: "You overestimate me and underestimate him."

To Tan Zhengyang, his father had always been a hero—someone he admired, with enough medals and trophies to fill an entire room.

His father was his pride.

He couldn't bring himself to let his father apologize on his behalf.

Looking at his son, Tan Jishan asked, "This time, you've been shortsighted. Why did you block this patent?"

"Do you know that this product was meant to represent the country in competing for awards at the World Pharmaceutical Expo?"

"Our country has yet to win such an award."

"Without international patents, how do you think exporting the elephant trunk stent technology would affect us?"

These words left Tan Zhengyang wide-eyed in shock!

"This... this can't be true!"

"It's just an ordinary patent... How could it win an award?"

With a blank expression, Tan Jishan replied, "Ordinary? Has Chen Cang ever done anything ordinary?"

"Now, Chen Cang doesn't want to compete."

"He even hung up on Xiao Runfang's call, refusing to enrol. It's made Xiao Runfang frantic—tell me, isn't Chen Cang exceptional?"

After finishing his words, Tan Jishan locked eyes with Tan Zhengyang: "Get ready and join me at Xiehe. Chen Cang is in surgery; when he finishes, go and apologize to him."

Standing there, Tan Zhengyang felt as though he was in a different world.

He had held back Chen Cang's patent for over a week now.

He thought Chen Cang would just swallow his frustration.

But evidently...

He never did!

It wasn't that Chen didn't seek justice.

It was that Chen knew he didn't need to—there was a crowd of people who wanted the patent even more than Chen himself.

Realizing this, Tan Zhengyang felt a chill in his bones, goosebumps rising all over.

The contrast between the sweltering summer heat and his cold dread was stark.

It was at this moment that Tan Zhengyang finally understood his father's words: I am not as good as him.

There was an abyss separating their skill levels.

Chen Cang held something unique, which no one else possessed.

While he relied on petty tricks and mild cunning to scheme.

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The news of Chen Cang performing surgery at Xiehe eventually reached everyone.

Upon hearing about it, Xiao Runfang sighed and asked her secretary, "Should I go now?"

The secretary smiled faintly: "Director Xiao, don't worry, you're definitely not the only one going. Not only should you go, but you'll also be the most significant presence at the venue."

After hearing this, Xiao Runfang closed her eyes and considered carefully.

After a while: "Let's go, you can join me."

The secretary said, "Just one moment—we shouldn't go empty-handed. The matter with Elder Qin's health physician hasn't yet been resolved."

"This visit isn't to apologize but to invite Chen Cang to join the Central Health Committee as Elder Qin's health consultation expert."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Runfang's eyes lit up slightly.

"Good idea!"

Cao Yu, after a moment of hesitation, called his driver: "Prepare the car; we're heading to Xiehe!"

Meanwhile, outside the Xiehe operating theater office,

It was bustling.

Many people had arrived.

Recognizing one another, the crowd exchanged smiles and nods.

Li Kai, noticing two ministers and a chief scientist present, couldn't help but grin: "Professor Chen's surgery will take a little while longer. Why don't we watch the procedure first?"

The crowd nodded in agreement.

Then, a young nurse rushed into the operating room and spoke to Gong Daizhen:

"Director, Professor Chen, Director Li said that Director Xiao Runfang and Minister Cao are waiting outside for the surgery to end."

Gong Daizhen was momentarily taken aback.

Chen Cang, however, remained unfazed and calmly said, "Continue with the surgery."

His expression was tranquil, indifferent to who was waiting outside, as if to say: Let them wait.

This made the crowd quietly excited.

Professor Chen truly had an air of authority!

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