Lu Jiu becoming the dean?

That’s not all, they’re even naming it after him.

This…

Everyone was surprised by the decision made by Huang Fusheng and Shen Congwei.

They knew Lu Jiu was quite capable, but appointing someone in their twenties to be the dean seemed a bit too radical.

Across the country, there doesn’t seem to be a hospital dean this young.

However, after hearing the new regulations for the hospital and Shen Congwei specifying that the ideas came from Lu Jiu, many were surprised but didn’t immediately stand up to oppose it.

They understood clearly that since the decision was made, it wasn’t up for discussion!

So, as seasoned professionals, most chose to keep their mouths shut.

Actually, thinking it over, for the newly built Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital in Jianghan, if you had to pick someone as the dean…

It really seemed that only Lu Jiu was suitable.

First of all, they weren’t locals, and if they became the dean, they would definitely need to stay here long-term for work.

Elder Huang’s students were either directors at major hospitals or key members at Elder Huang’s own hospital, and those brought over by Shen Congwei were from Jinling Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

If asked to stay in this small place, honestly, many would be particularly hesitant.

Secondly, although Jianghan is a pilot city for the national traditional Chinese medicine base, no matter how much government support it receives, economically, it can’t compare to Jinling.

Being the dean in such a small place isn’t necessarily better than being a director at Jinling Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Lastly, when it comes to capability, although Lu Jiu is young, no one present was confident they could surpass him.

Considering all aspects, indeed only Lu Jiu was the most suitable.

Of course, speaking of it, Elder Huang and the others endorsing Lu Jiu as the dean did somewhat hint at giving him a boost.

Naturally, the others wouldn’t be so tactless.

Therefore, after Shen Congwei announced it, everyone promptly applauded, showing exceptional enthusiasm for Lu Jiu becoming the dean.

The only one with a constipated look sitting next to Lu Jiu was Peng Yan.

It wasn’t that he couldn’t bear to see Lu Jiu do well, but Lu Jiu’s meteoric rise was indeed unexpected for him.

Even if Lu Jiu became a director, Peng Yan would have been the most enthusiastic to applaud.

But Lu Jiu’s immediate start as a dean took him by surprise.

“Well played, you kept it hidden deep!” Peng Yan gritted his teeth.

“Surprised?” Lu Jiu laughed.

“Get lost!” Peng Yan was even more annoyed seeing Lu Jiu’s smug expression.

“Rude, you’re so impolite. Remember, from now on at work we address each other by our titles. I call you Xiao Peng, you call me Dean,” Lu Jiu said.

“Then I’ll strangle you right now!” Peng Yan said.

“Hahaha,” Lu Jiu chuckled.

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The rest of the meeting was straightforward as Huang Fusheng announced that the hospital has been officially established. In a week, everyone should get familiar with their respective positions.

Once everyone had settled into their work environment, the hospital would officially start receiving patients.

This quick pace also meant that everyone’s work would become more intense.

After going over all the matters, the meeting finally concluded.

Huang Fusheng and Shen Congwei called Lu Jiu over for a couple more instructions before letting him go.

Once out of the herbal medicine base, Peng Yan immediately grabbed Lu Jiu.

“Dean Lu, Xiao Peng is hungry now, aren’t you going to treat me?” Peng Yan fiercely twisted Lu Jiu’s neck.

“Treat, treat, treat,” Lu Jiu replied.

“Smart choice!” Peng Yan said.

“Where to?” Lu Jiu asked.

“Since Dean Lu is picking up the tab today, it should be at the most expensive place in Jianghan,” Peng Yan replied.

“How about some chicken?” Lu Jiu suggested.

“Is it expensive?” Peng Yan asked.

“Absolutely expensive!” Lu Jiu confirmed.

Half an hour later, City One, Sky City Internet Cafe.

A private room, two computers, two bowls of instant noodles, and a sausage.

“Ever since that crab monster came out, the skins in Naraka: Bladepoint just don’t feel the same,” Peng Yan slurped his noodles.

“Can’t live without seeing black silk, huh?” Lu Jiu said.

“Isn’t that why we play this game?” Peng Yan replied.

“…” Lu Jiu was speechless.

The two played while chatting.

“After the new hospital opens, what about your clinic? Closing it?” Peng Yan asked.

“Initially, I thought so, but later I felt there’s no need. My grandpa worked here for half his life; closing it would be a shame. Since I’m heading to the new hospital, the clinic should naturally return to him,” Lu Jiu said.

“That’s good too. If you’re not busy, you can still return to practice, not neglecting either side,” Peng Yan, continuing, suddenly asked, “Are those new regulations really your doing?”

Lu Jiu laughed, “Why, dissatisfied?”

Peng Yan said, “Too idealistic. I don’t even know if the hospital can operate normally.”

Lu Jiu laughed, “You’ve been in Jinling for too long, always thinking a hospital needs investments of tens or even hundreds of millions. But actually, without buying large medical equipment, the hospital just needs to handle the payroll for doctors and nurses well enough.”

“Our herbal materials completely depend on the herbal base, so no worries about price fluctuations. The hospital isn’t bought, it’s entirely rented, and the government gave the best discount. So, as long as doctors can treat patients well, the medical fees collected will be enough to sustain the doctors and the hospital.”

“Moreover, although the new regulations are set by me, the cost analysis has already been done by Elder Huang and the principal. If they agree, it means that after cost analysis, the hospital’s potential profits can sustain its operations, right?”

Peng Yan said, “Okay then, I don’t really understand this aspect. Anyway, I’m quite looking forward to the new hospital, as these new regulations really make it comfortable for doctors. Hey? If you become the dean, will you still practice?”

Lu Jiu said, “Of course, I’ll still practice. Didn’t Elder Huang just mention the departmental system? Among them is a department for difficult cases, which doesn’t have a director. You know why?”

Peng Yan paused, “Patient diversion?”

Lu Jiu said, “Exactly. Patients not well-treated in other departments can be diverted to the department for difficult cases, which I will lead. Currently, Elder Huang and Principal Shen also plan to give their time.”

“This is only a start, as later there will also be internal diversion within departments, like a three-level consultation system. Initially, young doctors check the patients; if they can’t figure it out, it moves to the next level doctor, and if they still can’t, it goes to the director. If the director can’t, it’ll be diverted to the department for difficult cases.”

“For patients, though the process might seem cumbersome, they actually don’t need to run around. At most, the consultation time is longer. But under such a consultation system, new doctors grow quickly, which is beneficial for the hospital’s future development.”

Peng Yan nodded, “Indeed, this approach not only trains newcomers but also greatly frees up medical resources, though implementing it might be quite challenging.”

Lu Jiu laughed, “Everything depends on human effort!”

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