105: Chapter 105 This is not a simple academic discussion; it's an attempt to label Lu Chen.
The two returned to the Emergency Department.
Afternoon work continued.
An acute alcohol poisoning case arrived; gastric lavage was performed.
An elderly person with hypotension and syncope; fluid resuscitation and observation.
A young child with high fever and convulsions; physical cooling and antipyretic treatment.
These were all routine procedures.
While handling them, Lu Chen was mulling over the events for the day after tomorrow.
Associate Chief Physician Chen Minghao.
Associate Chief Physician of the Cardiology Department at the Provincial Peoples Hospital.
Famous for his Puncture skills.
He has a certain reputation in the province within the fields of Pericardiocentesis and interventional medicine.
His academic papers haven't been published smoothly in recent years, and he hasn't been able to secure the position of Director.
This type of person is the most dangerous.
He has ability and seniority, but is stuck in an awkward position, unable to advance.
Seeing a 24-year-old Resident Physician stand out in his area of expertise, it's normal for him to be unhappy.
But from his comments online, it's clear he's not just unhappy.
He genuinely wants to suppress Lu Chen.
The four words "public opinion manipulation" carry a heavy weight.
This isn't a simple academic discussion; it's labeling Lu Chen.
If the consultation the day after tomorrow is combined with arrangements from Section Chief He Zhongfeng's side.
Things might get rather tricky.
However.
Lu Chen looked down at his hands.
What these hands have achieved cannot be denied by anyone with just a few words.
By evening.
Lu Chen's phone received an email reply from Director Li Sen.
[The paper is well-revised, with a complete structure and clear logic.]
[I've marked a few minor wording issues; please revise them.]
[Additionally, I contacted an editor from the Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine and had a preliminary discussion about this case. They expressed interest and asked us to submit it as soon as possible.]
After reading the email, the corners of Lu Chen's mouth twitched slightly.
The editor is interested.
This means his paper has a high probability of being accepted.
A Resident Physician publishing a paper in the Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine.
If it really gets published.
The entire Jiangcheng City Central Hospital will be shaken.
He opened his computer and made revisions one by one according to Director Li Sen's notes.
After finishing, he saved the file and replied to the email.
Then he took out his phone and checked the latest data for that video.
The view count had already surpassed eight million.
The discussion in the comment section was still ongoing.
Associate Chief Physician Chen Minghao's comment had become the hottest one in the section.
Many new replies had appeared underneath it.
Some supported Associate Chief Physician Chen Minghao.
[Support Director Chen, this kind of internet celebrity doctor is just ruining the industry's atmosphere.]
[Why does a Resident Physician get on the trending list? Which truly capable doctor has the time to do this stuff?]
[If it wasn't deliberate hype, why does someone happen to be filming every time?]
There were also rebuttals.
[I am one of the family members who was present. The video was filmed by Mrs. Zhou herself. Dr. Lu didn't know anything about it beforehand. Why are you all spouting nonsense here?]
[Dr. Chen, don't you also post science popularization videos on Douyin to manage your account? What do you call this? The pot calling the kettle black?]
[Hilarious. An Associate Chief Physician who can't publish papers and can't secure the Director position is acting passive-aggressively online towards a 24-year-old genius Resident Physician. Everyone can judge what kind of mindset that is.]
[I am a Nurse in the Emergency Department (not at Jiangcheng Central Hospital). To be fair, how many of you here have seen an apical Puncture for loculated pericardial effusion? I've been in the industry for eight years and have never seen it once. He not only did it but also succeeded in one go. It would be a crime against heaven if such a procedure didn't go viral.]
Associate Chief Physician Chen Minghao posted an additional comment.
[I'll emphasize this again: I am not questioning the procedure itself, but this frequent mode of online exposure. If a doctor truly has ability, they should let their papers and academic achievements speak for themselves; they don't need to rely on short videos and trending searches to prove themselves.]
Someone replied under this comment.
[I heard he is currently writing a paper. I wonder what you will have to say when it's published?]
Lu Chen exited the video platform.
No likes, no replies, no interaction whatsoever.
He turned off his phone screen.
The paper was about to be submitted.
When the time comes, we'll see who has the real ability based on the paper.
...
7:00 PM.
Zhao Yaqin said a few extra words during the shift handover.
"The rumors outside have been quite intense recently. Just keep it in mind, don't participate in any online discussions, and don't stick your necks out for Dr. Lu to avoid complications."
Sun Ji muttered: "That Associate Chief Physician Chen Minghao is going too far; Dr. Lu didn't even provoke him."
"Whether it's going too far or not is not for us to judge. We are frontline clinical doctors; just do your own job."
"Sister Zhao is right."
The shift handover ended.
Lu Chen returned to the Duty Room.
His phone lit up again.
A message from Shen Xiaoning.
[Shen Xiaoning: Dr. Lu, what right does that doctor from the Provincial Hospital have to say that about you! You clearly didn't do anything! You weren't the one who posted the video!]
[Lu Chen: Don't be angry, it's not worth it.]
[Shen Xiaoning: But I feel it's unfair for you! You are so hardworking and capable, yet you get talked about like that online!]
[Lu Chen: What he says doesn't matter. My skills are there, and the paper is about to be submitted. The facts will speak for themselves.]
[Shen Xiaoning: How can you be so calm?]
[Lu Chen: Because getting angry doesn't make money.]
[Shen Xiaoning: ...]
[Shen Xiaoning: Is there anything you care about besides making money?]
[Lu Chen: I also care about medical techniques.]
[Shen Xiaoning: What about me?]
Lu Chen looked at these three words and paused for a second.
[Lu Chen: I care about you too; the pork ribs you make are delicious.]
[Shen Xiaoning: !!! Really?!]
[Shen Xiaoning: Then I'll make them for you again tomorrow!]
[Shen Xiaoning: Wait, you are changing the subject, aren't you!]
[Lu Chen: You caught me.]
[Shen Xiaoning: Hmph!]
[Shen Xiaoning: Fine, I won't hold it against you. Get some rest early; you have work tomorrow.]
[Lu Chen: Mm, goodnight.]
[Shen Xiaoning: Goodnight! Have a good dream! Dream of me! Just kidding, hahaha!]
Lu Chen put down his phone.
He didn't sleep immediately.
Instead, he opened his system panel.
He took a look at today's summary.
There were no high-difficulty procedures today, so the experience point growth was limited, mainly consisting of basic experience gained from routine patient reception.
[Today's Experience Summary]
[Internal Medicine Diagnostics (Mastery Level): Progress 41/100 → 42/100]
[Basic Theory of Emergency Medicine (Proficient Level): Progress 36/100 → 37/100]
[gratitude points acquired: +85 points]
[Current total gratitude points: 1438 points]
The growth wasn't large, but it was steady.
His gratitude points had increased a bit more.
It was approaching 1500.
He glanced at the lucky draw button.
Better to save them for now.
Wait until the consultation exchange the day after tomorrow is over.
He closed the system panel and took out the Emergency Medicine textbook.
He turned to the chapter on pericardial diseases.
He read for another two hours.
Then he turned off the light and went to sleep.
...
The next day.
That is, the day before the consultation exchange.
The atmosphere during the morning shift handover was a bit different.
Because the news had already spread.
Associate Chief Physician Chen Minghao from the Provincial Peoples Hospital was coming to Central Hospital the day after tomorrow to participate in the consultation exchange.
And this Chen Minghao was the provincial-level expert who publicly questioned Lu Chen online.
Everyone in the Emergency Department knew about this.
After the shift handover, Sun Ji leaned over to Lu Chen.
"Have you heard? Chen Minghao is coming in person the day after tomorrow."
"Mm."
"Aren't you nervous?"
"Nervous about what?"
"He is an Associate Chief Physician from the Provincial Peoples Hospital, the kind who is famous in the province for doing Punctures."
"What does his reputation for Punctures have to do with me?"
"What if he targets you publicly at the consultation?"
"Then I'll respond publicly."
Sun Ji looked at Lu Chen's expression.
It was excessively calm.
"You are really laid-back."
"It's not being laid-back; it's that there's no need to waste energy on such things."
After saying this, Lu Chen turned around to receive a newly arrived patient.