Song Xiaodong listened outside the door for a while, then walked in with the suitcase.

"Mr. Song? Why are you here?" Vice President Zhao recognized Song Xiaodong, and upon seeing him enter, hurried to greet him.

"Are you having a meeting to discuss the compensation issue?" Song Xiaodong asked Vice President Zhao directly, skipping the formalities.

"Yes, the hospital has always operated at a loss, and our day-to-day operations are already quite challenging. This is really adding insult to injury." Deputy Director Zhao looked at the heatedly debating Section Chiefs present and sighed.

"That's right, I'm here today precisely because of this matter," Song Xiaodong said.

"Oh? Mr. Song, do you have a solution?" Deputy Director Zhao glanced at the suitcase in Song Xiaodong's hand and asked incredulously.

"The fact is, Director Lin is very fond of our hospital, and you must know Director Lin's attitude on this matter. This money will be provided by me on behalf of the hospital, a token of goodwill from both Director Lin and me towards the hospital." Song Xiaodong opened the suitcase slightly, showing Vice President Zhao.

Vice President Zhao pretended to glance casually and noticed that the suitcase indeed contained money.

"This... Mr. Song is Director Lin's partner, and has close ties with our hospital. However, this is indeed our hospital's issue, and the compensation is not a small amount. It's really difficult for us to let Mr. Song incur such expenses," Vice President Zhao didn't reject directly but expressed that the hospital felt awkward about it.

"Vice President Zhao is too polite. I'm in business, and to be frank, this amount of money isn't much to me, but for the hospital, it concerns the medical staff's salary and the hospital's long-term development. Moreover, Director Lin bears some responsibility for the situation today, so I hope to express our apologies to the hospital in this manner." Song Xiaodong looked around the room, noting the hospital's Section Chiefs staring at him in disbelief.

"Mr. Song, since you put it that way, I'll be frank. The hospital truly finds it difficult to pay such an amount. You just saw, there was quite a heated debate here, and indeed, our hospital could really use this kind of assistance. It's just, I wonder what our hospital can do for Mr. Song?" Vice President Zhao was quick to understand.

"Deputy Director Zhao, I personally am also somewhat versed in medical skills." Song Xiaodong said, looking at Vice President Zhao.

"I've heard of this, Mr. Song is skilled in acupuncture, and many senior doctors at various hospitals highly commend Mr. Song's medical skill." Vice President Zhao responded to Song Xiaodong.

"I hope our hospital can set up a department for me, or appoint me as a special consultant." Song Xiaodong replied.

"What is Mr. Song's specialty?" Vice President Zhao asked.

"Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture." Song Xiaodong answered.

"Alright," Vice President Zhao agreed directly, thinking to himself that it was just a matter of an office space.

"Since that's the case, there's no time to lose. I'll handle the funding issue, and Vice President Zhao should quickly contact the patient's family to settle the compensation." Song Xiaodong advised Vice President Zhao.

"Alright, alright, I'll get on it immediately, meeting adjourned." Vice President Zhao announced the end of the meeting and went over to the window to make a phone call.

"Hello? Are you the family of the patient Zhang Chunfa? Yes, you should come today, the compensation funds are ready."

Only Song Xiaodong and Vice President Zhao were left in the conference room. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Mr. Song, you have truly helped our hospital a great deal! Should Mr. Song ever need the hospital's assistance, we will certainly do our utmost!" Vice President Zhao said to Song Xiaodong.

"Haha, Vice President Zhao is too kind. I still hope the hospital won't need to help me!" Song Xiaodong laughed.

"Yes, yes, Mr. Song is right," Deputy Director Zhao replied.

"Mr. Song, there is one thing I can't quite understand. Since Director Lin's attitude is so firm, why do you insist on paying for the hospital?" Vice President Zhao asked Song Xiaodong.

"Well, Deputy Director Zhao, this matter was indeed instigated by my wife. Although my wife has quite a stubborn temper, I must consider the influence, and besides, Director Lin is really fond of the hospital, so I thought, with a little effort, why not?" Song Xiaodong replied with a smile.

"Mr. Song is really understanding. Director Lin is fortunate to have someone like Mr. Song, indeed a good choice!" Vice President Zhao began to compliment Song Xiaodong.

"Vice President Zhao is too polite. Oh my, I should now address you as Director Zhao! Congratulations on your promotion to the official position!" Song Xiaodong said to Vice President Zhao.

"Ah, appointed at a critical time. In fact, Director Lin is quite capable and also has Mr. Song as support. If it weren't for this issue, he surely would have achieved much more than I. I really feel sorry for Director Lin." Vice President Zhao said as he shook his head regrettably.

"Indeed, Director Lin is already disheartened with the medical industry, nothing much to feel sorry about." Song Xiaodong also sighed.

As they were chatting, the patient and family, along with the professional troublemakers, arrived.

Song Xiaodong looked over to see the patient's son Zhang Mingchang pushing patient Zhang Chunfa, with Zhang Mingchang's wife by their side, followed by Zhifen, the leader of the sitting-in aunties, Brother Gao, the leader of the brawling thugs, their boss Xiao Liu, and Lawyer Fang representing the backing legal team. A male reporter, arm in a sling, who was the one secretly filming among Brother Gao's followers, named Li Gaoqiang, was also present.