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The food was delicious. Even though Qiaoqiao's fried peanuts were quite costly, the level of skill honed over time was evident, and they were really good with drinks.

Everyone was very satisfied with the meal.

After eating and drinking their fill, Qiao Yu played with Tang Dou and its four pups for a while, then went to study on his own without needing any prompting.

In this regard, Liu Banxia really admired him. Back then, he didn't have such self-discipline, otherwise he might have scored even higher in the college entrance exam.

"Is there something on your mind?" Qiao Xuezhi asked while eating fruit.

"Oh, you could tell?" Liu Banxia asked back, somewhat surprised.

Qiao Xuezhi nodded with a hint of self-satisfaction, "I've eaten more salt than you, after all. Is it something troublesome?"

Liu Banxia shook his head, "It's actually nothing much, just something I can't figure out, a knot I can't untie. It also has a bit to do with the patient I saw today, and I'll encounter similar situations in the future."

Liu Banxia then briefly explained what happened today.

He truly admired Qiao Xuezhi in his heart. He thought he was doing well but didn't want Qiaoqiao to worry too.

She's expecting twins, and if she starts worrying, it might affect her.

Qiao Xuezhi nodded, "If that's the case, you'll really need to be more careful when seeing patients in the future."

"Oh no, Comrade Old Qiao, why are you rubbing salt into his wounds? Shouldn't you comfort him a bit?" Qiaoqiao said unhappily.

"Silly girl, does he need comfort when he's considering a problem? Do you need someone to comfort you when you're making a decision, or more people to help you decide?" Qiao Xuezhi asked.

Qiaoqiao wrinkled her nose, definitely not, it's basically about doing what she wants to do.

"Banxia has a good temperament, and he's straightforward in both life and work," Qiao Xuezhi continued.

"It's exactly because of this that you took a liking to Banxia, because your personality is the same. If Banxia were more complicated or had more thoughts, you two wouldn't get along for long, let alone now with the twins on the way."

"People need a process of growth. It's not that once you enter society, you no longer need to consider this. Live and learn, I and Old Qiu also have to adapt to the current economic environment and learn."

"Nowadays, everything is online. If we were to open a hotel, our main customer base in the future would be young people. We need to provide them with a more convenient and fast check-in experience. If we stick to old ways, it won't work."

"Even Jinbao and Langtaosha now use electronic menus and group buying. If you have cash and a phone with you now, your cash might last a long time."

"Banxia contemplating this issue is actually a process of reflection and growth. Everyone needs to learn how to think; how can you progress without thinking?"

"Hehe, so you're just praising him, then just say it straight. All the roundabout ways are tiring," Qiaoqiao said happily, snuggling Tang Dou beside her.

Qiao Xuezhi felt helpless. Although his status as a father had risen in his daughter's heart, it was not high.

"Dad, I actually just feel like I grew up too fast early on. And the journey so far has been smooth sailing with many shortcuts taken," Liu Banxia said.

Qiao Xuezhi nodded, "From what I understand, that's indeed the case. If it had been somewhere else or with different leaders, who knows, you might be tucked away in a corner somewhere right now."

Liu Banxia grinned awkwardly.

It's true, he leveraged the system to improve his medical skills, but in the hospital environment, is having medical skills enough?

How could it be?

Without Shi Lei, without Zhou Shuwen's care, without Chen Zhenxing's recognition, he might really be in some small plastic surgery clinic, helping with eyelid surgery or something.

"Comrade Old Qiao, you have to be careful not to discourage people," Qiaoqiao was unhappy again.

"Ask him, am I not telling the truth? His temperament was a bit jumpy, and it was only in the last half-year that he became somewhat steady," Qiao Xuezhi said helplessly.

"Not to mention, when he was still a trainee doctor, he often went against the department leaders. Didn't you help at that time? In normal circumstances of development, no matter how capable you are, they wouldn't use you."

"Because the first thing leaders consider is whether their subordinates can complete the tasks given to them."

"What use is it if only one person's capability is strong? There are too many arrogant and difficult-to-manage people who ended up on the sidelines."

"Huh? How do you know about these things?" Qiaoqiao asked curiously.

"Can I not investigate? My own daughter isn't even that close to me, and now she's cheaply given to someone else?" Qiao Xuezhi said irritably.

"Hehe, at that time I hadn't even picked him yet, just felt that their director was kind of bullying people." Qiaoqiao said with a smile.

"Your growth over the past six months has been great, otherwise do you think you could be nominated by the Chief Director as deputy director just based on your medical skills?" Qiao Xuezhi continued.

"Whether it's in a company or your hospital, there's actually a lot of knowledge involved in personnel decisions. Especially when promoting someone exceptionally, it requires a multifaceted consideration."

"After the consideration, if the pros outweigh the cons, then you can use them; otherwise not. Who would dare to place someone without leadership ability in a leadership role? That whole argument about nepotism is just talk."

"Managing a small department might not be much of a problem, but for a large-scale emergency center, it's not easy to choose people."

"For example, with today's matter, contemplating it seriously marks a stage of personal growth. Especially for you doctors, this kind of growth is truly excellent." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Why do people react negatively at the mention of hospitals nowadays? The main reason is because many people don't consider this aspect."

"You catch a cold and have a cough; I just treat the cold and the cough. Other issues either I can't see, or really don't have the heart to check out. Or, you really don't have any illness, yet they insist on diagnosing something."

"It's about finding that 'heart'; whether dealing with people or matters, remaining true to your heart means you naturally won't feel burdened. Your motivation has an impact on the outcome."

Liu Banxia nodded, "I have said something similar to my interns, but when it comes to myself, it always feels a bit different."

"It's easy to advise others to be kind, but demanding self-restraint is difficult. It's like that for everyone; only your own experiences are concrete," Qiao Xuezhi said with a smile.

"This issue shouldn't trouble you because in the future, when facing patients, you will prioritize the patient's interests first."

"That's enough because your initial intent is good. Even if future results may deviate, what's the problem? It's not as if being a doctor means curing all diseases. If it were, who knows where the housing prices would be now."

"Why's that?" Qiaoqiao asked curiously.

"Haha, because the cure rate for diseases would be high, fewer people would die, increasing the population," Liu Banxia said with a laugh.

"Alright, you need to wake up early tomorrow. Get some rest with Qiaoqiao. Unlike me, who doesn't have anything going on; I don't sleep much anyway," Qiao Xuezhi said.

"Okay, you should rest early too." Liu Banxia nodded.

After chatting with the father-in-law for a while, he felt much relieved.

Perhaps in his heart, his father-in-law's position is much higher than Chen Xuehai. The same words spoken by different people naturally have different effects.

No matter if it's his father-in-law or Old Qiu, they are genuinely capable people. Even if they haven't attended top schools, their life experiences are evident.

"Do you know when the break is confirmed? Need someone to cover your shift?" Back in the room, Qiaoqiao asked.

"Probably not, we can adjust anytime. When off, we'll take Qiao Yu out for a stroll," Liu Banxia said.

"But what about the latter part? Auntie Tong needs to take Qiao Yu back to school then. Shall we call my mom over? If no one's accompanying you, I'd really be worried."

"I'm not someone who likes to stir things up, just don't want to trouble others. Actually, Yanzi can come too, call later when close to the due date," Qiaoqiao said.

"I'll listen to you, as you decide." Liu Banxia said with a smile.

"But you're pregnant with twins, it'll undoubtedly be more tiring in the future. If anything bothers you, be sure to tell me. Don't keep things inside; soon I'll be in a leadership position, so I definitely won't have time to guess your thoughts."

"Don't worry. I'm too lazy to hold things in. If there's any grievance, I'll express it immediately." Qiaoqiao said with a gleaming smile.

"Sister Li said she'd come to see me in a couple of days when she's off; I told her to wait. It's easier for her to visit once everyone leaves, or else with people around, she might feel uneasy."

"My pregnancy made her envious, regretting not sticking to the original plan of becoming a mom, instead of being a head nurse."

"Don't worry, I'll talk to her more at work tomorrow. She is a bit worried about disappointing Old Wang, but when everyone's off, I'll treat them to a nice meal," Liu Banxia said.

Qiaoqiao was very satisfied and rewarded him with a big kiss.

How could you not guess a girl's thoughts? If you don't, what are you good for? When the leadership speaks, you need to understand their intentions and handle matters neatly.

Performed really well.

Liu Banxia pinched her nose slightly; indeed nowadays, his biggest concern is Qiaoqiao and the twins in her belly.