When the Doctor Uses A Hack

Inside the private dining room.

There was just one table with five people.

Chen Cang, Xiao Runfang, Cao Yu, a scholarly man with glasses, and an elderly man full of vigor.

Yu Yi did not come in; after reaching the door, she smiled at Chen Cang and then left.

"Professor Chen, this is one setting I definitely can't step into!"

But when Chen Cang saw the elderly man, truth be told, he was startled.

This man was a frequent guest on television!

Chen Cang didn't expect this elderly man to be the one inviting him for dinner.

At this thought, Chen Cang felt a bit nervous, even… overwhelmed with flattery!

The elderly man looked exactly like on TV—short-sleeved shirt, suit pants, neatly combed hair. While the wrinkles on his face showed his age, his spirited demeanor made him look full of youthful vigor.

Looking at Chen Cang, the elderly man wasn't intimidating. He nodded with a smile and said, "Have a seat!"

Chen Cang immediately thanked him.

"No need to be so formal. Today's gathering is to welcome you."

Chen Cang felt a bit restrained. He truly couldn't fully relax.

Xiao Runfang introduced the group to Chen Cang: "This is Professor Qi Lianshan from the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Professor Chen, you two will have plenty of opportunities to collaborate in the future."

Chen Cang stood up and shook hands.

Chen Cang couldn't help but feel astonished. This table—quite remarkable, impressive!

He thought to himself… Even being here averages out to holding an official title!

Where else can you find such star-studded company?

The menu at the People's Hall was quite simple.

Old Ma had already sent over the menu.

But…

Chen Cang noticed that the dishes at his table seemed different from Old Ma's menu.

The elderly man asked Chen Cang many questions.

Chen Cang answered each one patiently.

They were mostly about family, life, and work.

It made Chen Cang feel like a warm spring breeze.

That initial sense of distance disappeared instantly.

He had originally assumed that such an important figure, if not domineering, would at least exude an awe-inspiring authority. To his surprise, he encountered nothing more than a kind, amiable elder at this dinner table.

At one point, someone brought up Elder Qin.

The elderly man suddenly chuckled and said, "I heard your diagnostic skills are remarkable—you can identify illnesses with just your hands. When you have time, you must give me a thorough checkup!"

"Ah, as people age, the body just doesn't hold up as well anymore."

When it came to his profession, Chen Cang finally loosened up.

Smiling, he nodded and said, "Sir, if you ever need anything, just give me a call anytime."

Xiao Runfang chimed in with a laugh, "Leader, Professor Chen is now part of the Central Healthcare Committee. I can have him be your health consultation expert."

The elderly man smiled and replied, "We can talk about that once I'm in the capital!"

After saying this, the elderly man looked at Chen Cang and said, "Dongyang isn't bad. As a central city, it's a transportation hub."

"Young people need to be bold and adventurous! Dongyang has great potential!"

"Do your best. If I have time, I'll visit Dongyang and look forward to seeing the difference it brings to healthcare."

Chen Cang nodded.

The meal was very comforting.

No tests, no stiffness—it was all very casual.

In the end, the elderly man suddenly asked Chen Cang, "This time, your work was excellent. You've brought glory to the nation, and the country won't overlook your contributions."

"What kind of reward would you like?"

Chen Cang blushed and shook his head.

A reward?

He really hadn't thought about it.

But the hospitality he received today filled Chen Cang with soaring ambition.

In that moment, a sentence slipped out of Chen Cang's mouth:

"You treat me as a statesman, and I shall repay you as a statesman!"

As soon as Chen Cang finished speaking, the table fell silent.

Everyone stared at Chen Cang, momentarily stunned.

The elderly man, however, broke into a smile when he heard this.

"Bring the wine!"

The man standing behind hurriedly tried to object, "Sir, at your age…"

The elderly man laughed heartily. "For a moment like this, we must drink—not drinking to excess, just for the occasion."

"What an excellent line: You treat me as a statesman, and I shall repay you as a statesman!"

"Young man, come, let me toast you."

As he spoke, the elderly man lifted his wine glass toward Chen Cang.

Hearing this, Chen Cang blushed, his chest swelling with elation.

Before the wine even reached his lips, he was already intoxicated by the moment!

How many people in this entire nation could receive such a toast from the elderly man?

Chen Cang didn't know.

Everyone else hurriedly lifted their glasses and drank them in one go.

"Well said!"

"Young man, if you ever need anything, as long as it benefits the people and the country, I will back you up. Consider me your supporter!"

After that, no one drank another drop of alcohol.

Before parting, the wine Chen Cang received was taken with him.

He wanted to take it back and share it with his father-in-law and his own father.

The bottle was marked with the People's Hall insignia.

After stepping out of the People's Hall, Chen Cang followed behind the elderly man, who repeatedly gave him instructions.

…

…

Meanwhile, Yu Yonggang and his team had just stepped out of the People's Hall.

Everyone was feeling a bit exhilarated and excited.

After all, being invited by leaders to dine in such a place—this kind of honor could be bragged about for a lifetime.

Even Old Ma, not to mention Yu Yonggang, felt his blood pumping.

Nearby, the leaders were still chatting, with the health commission director laughing and talking with a few people.

After stepping out, the leader saw a group of people up ahead and froze for a moment.

He quickly excused himself from Yu Yonggang and his team!

Even the health commission director noticed his direct superior, Director Xiao, among the group ahead.

The two of them hurriedly jogged over.

Yu Yonggang squinted at the five people in front of him, frowning slightly. "Why does one of them look kind of familiar?"

Xu Aiqing couldn't help commenting, "Isn't that… Director Xiao? Who's standing next to her?"

Li Yue, standing to the side, couldn't hold back and said, "Looks like that leader!"

Old Ma, unable to resist, interjected, "No wonder they rushed over like that."

Saying this, Old Ma pulled out his phone with a grin. "Let me send Chen Cang a photo, show him what the People's Hall looks like!"

After speaking, Old Ma took a selfie with the People's Hall in the background.

Then, turning to Xu Aiqing, he said, "Here, get this background for me!"

After snapping the picture, Old Ma happily sent it to Chen Cang.

Chen Cang's phone rang. Seeing the selfie from Old Ma, he was about to make a snarky remark.

After all, he had been here earlier today too.

But…

He suddenly noticed something familiar in the photo Old Ma sent.

He zoomed in on the image repeatedly!

It had to be said—

The Huawei Mate30's camera was astonishingly good.

After zooming in, Chen Cang clearly saw his own face, still as handsome as ever.

Chen Cang couldn't help but laugh.

Picking up his phone, he replied to Old Ma: "Zoom in and take a closer look."

On Old Ma's side, after receiving the WeChat reply, he didn't immediately understand.

What did "zoom in and take a closer look" mean?

Did Chen Cang mean: "Thirty years of the river east, thirty years of the river west—don't underestimate the young and struggling?"

Thinking this, Old Ma nearly burst out laughing.

But at that moment, he zoomed in on the photo.

And suddenly!

Old Ma spotted a familiar face in the photo!

That face…

How utterly annoying!

At the same time, Old Yu blurted out, "Wait a second! Look at the person between Director Xiao and the leader—isn't that Chen Cang?"

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PS: Two more chapters are coming, running a bit late…

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