Ding Yuhuan's words made Shen Qiang's eyes light up, after all, her medical skills were still very exceptional. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to get the trial contract from the Medical University Affiliated Hospital, and since she also had a Master's degree in medicine, if she went to Bikang, there would be absolutely no faults to find.

In that case, it would have helped Su Xiaonuan, and Ding Yuhuan could have earned more money, and everybody would have been happy.

However, when it came to the details, Shen Qiang only had a general idea, and he still needed to ask Su Xiaonuan about what kind of generous terms Bikang could offer.

So Shen Qiang immediately made a straightforward phone call to Su Xiaonuan.

They agreed to have dinner together after work that evening, all three of them.

That afternoon, Shen Qiang's work carried on as usual.

But the wooden man went directly to Director Liu's office when he came in for his afternoon shift, and after that, he was not seen in the operating room again.

Shen Qiang guessed that he was probably going to leave.

At the end of the afternoon shift, Shen Qiang and Ding Yuhuan came out of the hospital chatting and laughing, just reaching the entrance of the hospital.

Shen Qiang immediately spotted He Pudgy.

"Shen Qiang, I am telling you very seriously, if you are still a man, then come and compete with me in bone setting."

He Pudgy's words amused Ding Yuhuan, "Hey, you're really funny. Shen Qiang isn't even an orthopedic doctor. If you want to compete with him, shouldn't you be competing in surgical operations?"

He Pudgy's eyes were cold, "This is a matter between men, women should talk less."

Seeing how serious he was, Shen Qiang laughed and said earnestly, "I already told you yesterday, if you want to compete with me in bone setting, it's simple. Come to the tumor surgery department, and if you perform any surgery and your skill level is close to mine, I'll agree to compete with you."

"Shen Qiang, you don't have to twist your words to win the argument. I admit, I can't match your skill level in surgical operations, but in bone setting, you will definitely not be my match."

Seeing that He Pudgy was still relentless, Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow and said, "If a bar dancer competes with you in pole dancing, will you compete? If an art student challenges you in acting, will you accept? If a manure picker challenges you to pick manure, will you compete?"

Pudgy was stunned, immediately furious, "Shen Qiang, what do you mean? Are you comparing me to a manure picker?"

Shen Qiang frowned, "I'm just reasoning with you. In traditional Huaxia medicine, it's basically prescriptions, acupuncture, massage, and food therapy, four major categories. Bone setting falls within the spectrum of massage, and I, Shen Qiang, am not ignorant of it."

"But we must be reasonable. I perform well in surgery, and if you do not agree, then compete with me in surgery. If you defeat me, that's your skill. But if you want to compete with me in massage, and she wants to compete with me in painting, and another wants to sing against me, I wouldn't have to do anything all day, as I'd be too busy playing games with you all."

"So, if you really want to compete with me in massage, then show some skill in surgery that I can't beat. Otherwise, forget it and get as far away as possible. I don't have the time or energy to waste on you."

Hearing this, Pudgy bit his teeth in annoyance.

At that moment, Shen Qiang calmly turned around, smiled at Ding Yuhuan, and said, "Let's go."

Ding Yuhuan nodded with sharp eyes.

Watching the two leave without looking back, He Pudgy, his face turning red with anger, gritted his teeth and said, "You'll compete with me, I guarantee it!"

Hearing this, Shen Qiang stopped in his tracks, turned his head, and looking at him, said, "I think at this moment, I should warn you not to get any funny ideas, or else, I'll personally send you to hell."

Having said that, Shen Qiang left with Ding Yuhuan without turning back.

At this moment, Pudgy's phone received a message; he glanced at it and replied, "Don't worry, he will compete with me!"

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Hongyun Building.

A Chinese restaurant with some fame in Provincial City, just over three hundred meters in a straight line from Medical University Affiliated Hospital.

When Shen Qiang led Ding Yuhuan into the room, Su Xiaonuan had already been waiting for a long time.

After a brief introduction, the three of them sat down.

Su Xiaonuan asked the waiter to serve the dishes and then chatted away with Ding Yuhuan quite merrily.

After all, they were both women of a similar age, so they shared quite a bit of common ground.

After simply understanding Ding Yuhuan's background, Su Xiaonuan's eyes became sharp.

Because this Ding Yuhuan was actually really impressive.

A graduate student from a prestigious university with master's degree in medicine, she specialized in orthopedics and had worked for a year in an ordinary Level III hospital. It was only because it was too far from home and she was unfamiliar with the area that she submitted her resume to the Medical University Affiliated Hospital, and after being accepted, she was now in the midst of this trial period competition.

In light of this situation, Su Xiaonuan's eyes grew even sharper.

You see, this meant that Ding Yuhuan, acknowledged by at least two Level III hospitals, was definitely an elite!

And upon hearing Su Xiaonuan promise that if she joined Bikang she would not only earn a salary three times that of an ordinary Level III hospital doctor but also receive a share of department profits and bonuses, Ding Yuhuan's eyes lit up too.

This was without reproach.

Doctors are people too, and they want to earn more as well.

Furthermore, Su Xiaonuan promised that once in Bikang, she would give Ding Yuhuan sufficient space to display her abilities and take charge on her own. This promise made Ding Yuhuan's eyes sparkle even more.

The more they talked, the more enthusiastic they became, and it seemed quite certain that the deal would go through.

Shen Qiang, on the other hand, was daydreaming alone. After all, this matter was between them, and Shen Qiang played only a small part in connecting them, having little else to do with it now.

Fortunately, Hongyun Building was quite reputable in Provincial City, known for the excellent taste of its dishes.

Especially their braised pork.

Rich but not greasy, melting in the mouth, the flavor was absolutely delightful.

So even Shen Qiang couldn't help but eat a few extra pieces.

Soon, as darkness fell, the meal was almost finished, and Ding Yuhuan and Su Xiaonuan had also nearly concluded their discussion.

Just when Shen Qiang thought the meal would end soon, and he could go home to continue his alchemy,

Ding Yuhuan's expression suddenly turned a bit awkward, and despite some hesitation, she spoke up, "Uh, I know it's a bit presumptuous, but I'd like to order another serving of braised pork to take away, is that okay?"

Su Xiaonuan was taken aback but quickly smiled, "Of course, that's fine."

Shen Qiang also smiled, "If you like it, help yourself."

This comment made Ding Yuhuan even more embarrassed. She hesitated for a moment and then explained with a flushed face, "When I go out to eat, my grandmother stays at home by herself. She probably just makes something simple to get by. She loves braised pork, but none of the small diners near the hospital can make it well."

"If it's not too sweet, then it's too salty, or it's not tender enough, but this place does it really well. My grandmother would love it."

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaonuan was slightly taken aback.

Shen Qiang laughed, "Oh, I see. Don't worry, I'll have the waiter inform the kitchen to prepare it right away. I'll also order a few more dishes."

At this, Ding Yuhuan became even more embarrassed, hastily saying, "My grandmother is old and her teeth aren't so good. She doesn't eat much, so there's no need to order too much."

Shen Qiang laughed again, called a waiter over, and ordered another serving of braised pork, making sure to tell the chef it was for an elderly person. He had them prepare a few additional dishes to complement it, assuring that money was no object, and also ordered an extra bowl of rice.

After the waiter left, Ding Yuhuan was visibly uneasy and embarrassed.

At this point, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Don't mind it, this isn't expensive, it doesn't cost much. But I'm curious, are your parents working outside the city?"

Hearing this, Ding Yuhuan's expression turned somewhat sad, but then she smiled, "Oh, they passed away many years ago, in a car accident."

Shen Qiang was startled, as this response was a bit awkward, and Su Xiaonuan also seemed unsure of what to say.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Ding Yuhuan instead smiled generously and then said, "When I was working out of town, grandma would always tell me she was living well on her own, with her pension and her old neighbors, and that I shouldn't worry. She said to visit her when I had holidays and time to spare."

"But I knew she was scrimping to save for my dowry, eating only painkillers and paracetamol when she was sick, and never complaining to me no matter how much pain she was in. So I came back. I want to earn lots of money and happily accompany her through the rest of her life."

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