Chapter 286 - True Heroism (Part 2 of 4) (1/2)

The doc.u.mentary alternated between intense, fast-paced scenes and content that were daily life reflections. It was not very detailed, but had been made with the utmost sincerity.

When it reached the emergency rescue during the a.s.sault in Imperial Capital, the entire atmosphere in the Small Stove Canteen turned cold.

Professor Rudolf Wagner’s eyes flashed with shock and confusion, but he finally understood when Tang Xiu brought up the term, true heroism.

It was a concise doc.u.mentary, which also meant that a lot of content was cut.

Department Chief Kong had witnessed firsthand all the things Zheng Ren had done during the rest of his stay at Imperial Capital, things that had little to no airtime in the doc.u.mentary.

However, the nitrite ma.s.s poisoning and emergency rescue were self-explanatory.

Initially, Director Xiao had intended to give himself an out, but had not expected to watch something that would turn his world upside down.

Back in the day, Director Xiao would have been furious.

How could he not have known about the doc.u.mentary?!

However, the video stirred even his numbed heart.

The doc.u.mentary ended around fifteen minutes later.

Professor Rudolf Wagner fell into silence.

“Professor, I believed you’d found your answer.” Director Xiao stood up once more, without holding the wine gla.s.s this time.

“For the cultural awakening of our people, we all have to play our part to move towards the next success!” he said pa.s.sionately. “Medical professionals are the strong s.h.i.+eld of the people, the dependable foundation of society. I believe that Zheng Ren feels the same, which is why he won’t leave his beloved nation.”

Zheng Ren was stunned by Director Xiao’s speech.

That conclusion was excellent. Why hadn’t he thought of such a practical reason?

Department Chief Kong was unmoved by the speech, turning around solemnly.

Professor Rudolf Wagner was still in a daze. He did not continue to persuade Zheng Ren, instead falling into deep thought.

The atmosphere at the table died down. Although Director Xiao and the office director did their best to lighten up the mood, everyone was still reeling from the 15-minute long doc.u.mentary.

“Right, Little Zheng, where’s Su Yun?” Department Chief Kong asked, trying to defuse the tension.

“He’s in ICU monitoring the postoperative patients,” Zheng Ren answered immediately.

“Oh? The cardiothoracic rising star has become an ICU doctor under your supervision?” Department Chief Kong laughed.

“Not all the patients require post-surgery care. There’s a patient with adenomyosis who attempted suicide today by jumping off a building. Her condition after surgery was not promising, and I need his professional knowledge during this critical period.”

“You’re right. He did manage to raise the mouse into G.o.dzilla after its heart transplant. Little Zheng, you have a great a.s.sistant,” Department Chief Kong said sincerely.

Zheng Ren chuckled as he thought of Su Yun chatting away happily with the nurses in ICU while taking care of the patient.

Great indeed, he thought.

His phone ringing interrupted Zheng Ren’s thoughts. Glancing at it, he frowned when he saw that it was from the emergency department.

“Sorry.” Zheng Ren excused himself and received the call.

“Yes… Yes.

“Okay, I’ll be there right away.”

Zheng Ren hung up after a few curt words. He stood and said, “There’s a knife attack victim in the emergency department. I need to help with their emergency rescue. Director, Chief, I apologize but I have to leave now.”

After bidding his farewells, Zheng Ren exchanged looks with Old Chief Physician Pan and apologized to Department Chief Kong personally before turning to leave.

Director Xiao felt a little frustrated.

This meal had been so awkward.