When the Doctor Uses A Hack

Chen Cang looked at He Zhiqian and was momentarily stunned.

"Director He? What's the matter?"

He Zhiqian took a deep breath, glanced around the room full of people, and paused for a moment: "Professor Chen, could you step out for a moment? I need to tell you something!"

Chen Cang nodded, took off his gloves, and stepped out.

As he washed his hands, he smiled and said, "What's up, are you going to recommend a student to me as well?"

He Zhiqian hesitated: "Student? No, that's not it!"

While speaking, He Zhiqian checked to make sure no one else was around, then leaned in and whispered in Chen Cang's ear, "Zhou Hongguang has Parkinson's!"

With just one sentence!

Chen Cang was instantly taken aback and froze!

How old is Zhou Hongguang?

He's just over fifty.

At the height of his career as the chief of the prestigious Hepatobiliary Surgery Department at 301 Hospital, a leader in liver transplantation, suddenly diagnosed with Parkinson's?

This…

Chen Cang was stunned, even his brain momentarily ceased functioning!

Such a pity!

Director Zhou had always been good to Chen Cang. They had known each other since the days at the Second Hospital in Dongyang Province, frequently discussing cases and sharing surgical techniques.

How could he suddenly have Parkinson's?

Chen Cang felt a knot in his heart.

He turned to He Zhiqian: "When did this happen?"

"How did you find out? And... was this his first episode?"

He Zhiqian shook his head: "I know some of the general situation, but... I don't know the specifics yet!"

Chen Cang quickly asked: "What's the general situation?"

"The book was already finished, except for the final proofreading. He sent it to me last week, but this week I couldn't get in touch with him!"

"I couldn't find him at the hospital; the dean directly said he took leave."

"I called him several times, but no one answered."

"I didn't think much of it."

"Then... when I went to his department to find him, I happened to hear from an old classmate about the matter!"

"Last week there was a liver trauma repair surgery. At the most critical moment, Director Zhou chose to do the most challenging near-hepatic vein injury repair."

"You know the difficulty of that surgery."

Chen Cang nodded.

At that time, there were less than three people in the entire Dongyang Province who could perform near-hepatic vein injury repair, and only Chen Cang could do it well!

And Director Zhou Hongguang was naturally one of the best!

He Zhiqian continued: "Then, at the most critical moment, as Director Zhou was about to suture, suddenly his hand started shaking, it scared him greatly!"

"Fortunately, he was decisive, quickly withdrew his hand, stopped the surgery, and did not damage the liver!"

"But... Director Zhou's face turned pale!"

"At that moment, Director Zhou thought it was just an accident, but... over the ensuing period, his hand tremors worsened."

"Moreover, the most important thing is during that surgery, many people saw it, but... nobody spoke up, Director Zhou is highly respected in the department, so the matter hasn't spread yet."

"However... I guess it won't be hidden for much longer; sooner or later, people will find out!"

Hearing this, Chen Cang for a long time finally said: "Have you considered a misdiagnosis? After all… hand tremors aren't only caused by Parkinson's!"

He Zhiqian shook his head: "I heard... tests were done, should be almost certain!"

Hearing these words, both fell silent.

Water from the tap flowed past Chen Cang's palm, dropping into the sink.

But Chen Cang's heart couldn't be eased!

As they left the surgical area, Chen Cang brought He Zhiqian to his emergency department office.

Chen Cang couldn't help but shake his head.

"How unfortunate at this critical moment, to suddenly develop Parkinson's is... truly too bad!"

He Zhiqian couldn't help but sigh.

Chen Cang nodded: "Yes, this guy, if it had happened a bit later, wouldn't that have been better?"

Director He's academic title was mainly targeted at those active specialists with clinical capability in liver transplantation.

But now, it's all good.

Is Zhou Hongguang young or not?

Being young doesn't help!

Having Parkinson's, no matter how talented you are, it's useless.

In the future, you're basically out of the running for surgical procedures.

A surgeon's hands are precious, their skills entirely rely on them.

Switching to internal medicine?

Isn't that abandoning all experience to start from scratch?

But can you compare with those specialized in internal medicine?

The gap is wide!

Basically, if this news gets out, Director Zhou Hongguang's work is virtually over!

Chen Cang truly felt sorry for him.

Such strong capabilities.

And so hardworking.

But why does this path have to be so difficult?

Additionally…

Chen Cang also had a mission related to Director Zhou.

To cultivate Director Zhou into an academician!

Now… cultivate what?

Even if I were to publish this book as the first issue of the World Digestive Surgery Society's journal, elevating Zhou Hongguang's reputation.

But…

That wouldn't align with Zhou Hongguang's original intentions.

Director Zhou Hongguang's biggest rivals are two!

One is Ji Jianye, the other is Tan Feiyue.

Ji Jianye is an old academician who doesn't want to step down, as he is the founder of Jianye Pharmaceutical Group.

If he retired, the losses for Jianye Pharmaceutical Group would be significant?

Next is Tan Feiyue.

Compared to Ji Jianye, Tan Feiyue is actually quite appropriate, considering he's equally prominent in the hepatobiliary surgery and organ transplantation center as Zhou Hongguang.

The only difference is that Tan Feiyue is almost 60 years old.

Thus, the chance for Zhou Hongguang to be promoted is slightly larger.

But now, it's all over.

Once Zhou Hongguang comes out with the "Parkinson's" label, he's totally held at a disadvantage.

Except Xu Ziming doesn't care about the academician title.

Everyone else cares!

Chen Cang couldn't help but sigh; some people clearly have the chance but don't pursue it, while others don't have much chance, finally get an opportunity, only to lose it due to external factors.

With this thought.

Chen Cang understood!

If he really managed to complete the mission again, the rewards this time would certainly be rich!

Just knowing it wouldn't be as simple as anticipated.

Looking at Chen Cang, He Zhiqian asked: "Teacher Chen… what should be done?"

Chen Cang leaned back in his chair, staring at the ceiling.

After a long silence, he sighed. What good solution could he have?

Hide it?

Such news can't be concealed!

Since He Zhiqian could find out, one can imagine that now everyone in the hospital knows!

If competitors know it, Zhou Hongguang is done.

Chen Cang told He Zhiqian: "You should go back first, I'll have a good talk with him."

He Zhiqian nodded: "Okay, then I'll leave it to Professor Chen."

Chen Cang shook his head: "Hmm, no problem!"

Before leaving, He Zhiqian returned and said to Chen Cang: "Teacher Chen… when you meet Director Zhou, please don't say anything to him."

"I imagine he's feeling the worst right now!"

"After all, a lifetime's aspiration snatched away when it seemed within reach."

Chen Cang nodded.