1041 A bunch of old men taking the blame(1/2)
Zhang Dewen finally restrained himself and did not continue to say some crazy words.
After following the guidance and sitting down in the seats, after a brief exchange of greetings with old friends whom I hadn't seen for a long time, or 'acquaintances' whom I had met once or twice, or whose names I had heard, the place in front of the old men finally became much quieter.
"What about that kid Xiao Du? I've always heard his name in the past two years. He became famous as fast as a rocket. I was so scared that I didn't dare to contact him."
Zhang Dewen knew the relationship between Du Heng and the two old men in front of him, so he looked around as soon as he sat down, but to his regret, he did not see Du Heng.
Zhang Dewen was a little dissatisfied and glanced at Zheng Yuancheng and Lan Changhua, "What? The young man is too famous. Are you afraid that taking him over will steal your limelight?"
Zheng Yuancheng and Zhang Dewen were about the same age. He didn't care at all about Zhang Dewen's dissatisfaction. But when it came to Du Heng, he couldn't help but say a few words for his successor, "Haha, you are an old man who is still struggling, I don't care."
It's been two years since I retired and I'm still in the spotlight.
Xiao Du is still young, and he is very busy every day, so how can he have time to participate in such boring things."
"What is he busy with that could be important to this occasion?" Zhang Dewen said subconsciously, "You elders are too careless.
If Xiao Du is able to soar professionally, he must have put all his energy into it.
But this society is not one where professionals can live happily, especially after the New Year, this guy will soon reach the final level of selection. At this time, how can you do nothing if you don’t do your best to let him know more people? "
Zhang Dewen stared at Zheng Yuancheng with dissatisfaction, "You yourself have been sitting in the position of academician for many years. Don't you know that the higher your position, the more you want to do things, the more your network will be tested?
No wonder your research institute is like a piece of shit. It turns out the problem is you.
It’s such a pity that Xiao Du, such a good young man, can only be a craftsman who sees patients and feels pulses under your hands.”
Zhang Dewen used to speak more directly, but after three years, not only did he speak more directly, but he also started to poke his lungs. This made Zheng Yuancheng, who had always had a peaceful mind, instantly turn into a black man.
He had no desire to chat with Zhang Dewen at all.
Without his support and promotion, Du Heng alone would not have been able to complete the institute's affairs.
But he couldn't say it. If he did, it would appear that what he did at the research institute was really a piece of shit.
Lan Changhua actually didn't want to talk. He was younger than the two of them and his status was much different. In addition, the incident involving his student some time ago had nothing to do with him and he didn't know about it, but he always felt that
I felt awkward and my face was burning.
According to the previous development trajectory, he thought that he would use his remaining energy for a few more years. When the next time the Chinese Medicine Masters began to select, he would be over the age limit, and with a little help from Du Heng, he would be very sure to win a spot.
But now that I have my own student, everything has become a dream.
Under such a series of whippings, if the caller hadn't come directly to the door, he really would not have come to such an occasion.
They are inferior to others, and there is no possibility of catching up. When being with these people, I really feel like I can't hold my head up.
It's so uncomfortable.
But now seeing that Zheng Yuancheng was stabbed in the lungs by Zhang Dewen because of Du Heng, and he and Zhang Dewen also had a good relationship, he could only sigh and prepare to say something to ease the atmosphere between everyone.
"Mr. Zhang, you have misunderstood. Xiao Du took over the task of the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is now visiting those folk traditional Chinese medicine masters across the country."
Lan Changhua said softly, "Furthermore, the matter this time is quite sudden. I heard that it was a sudden request from the royal family visiting the Kingdom of Powu, so we also gave short notice here.
Not only Xiao Du can't come, but also many people can't come."
Zhang Dewen thought quickly, then turned to look at the banquet hall.
Seeing this, Zhang Dewen's face darkened a little, and his voice suddenly dropped, "I don't think it's like a short notice. It should be that the superiors suppressed the news and the problem is not solved now, so they came to us.
Look, among the people here today, there are not many people who specialize in Western medicine."
After Zhang Dewen finished speaking, several people around him raised their heads and glanced around quickly, and their faces suddenly became ugly.
Zheng Yuancheng frowned and said, "Professor Zhang, do you mean that the royal family delegation from Jiyuanpowu is here to see a doctor?"
"This is very possible, otherwise why would we arrest a bunch of doctors here?" Zhang Dewen felt even more unhappy now.
After Zheng Yuancheng glanced around again, he seemed to be talking to himself, "There are really not many people in modern medicine, so we are going to take the blame..."
"Cough, cough."
Lan Changhua interrupted Zheng Yuancheng's muttering and winked towards the door.
Zheng Yuancheng was silent for a moment and turned to look at the door.
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Wu Yueqing is a tall, slightly fat man with a bit of a general belly.
He is Yao Youshi who helped Du Heng find the guide.
But the guide's first words upon meeting him gave Du Heng a very bad blow.
The person they were going to meet died two months ago.
Wu Yueqing was a little embarrassed, rubbed his hands and said, "I haven't been back to the village for a long time, and I don't know much about things in the village.
In my impression, Uncle Qi is always very busy and has to go into the mountains from time to time, so I made a phone call yesterday and asked someone to go take a look and asked Uncle Qi not to go into the mountains and wait for us.
This...just called me back and said that Uncle Qi had left three months ago."
Du Heng was feeling a little depressed. He was in his fifties, but he was still in his prime. How could he say that he was gone?
"Does Officer Wu know how people disappeared?"
"It should be an emergency such as myocardial infarction or cerebral infarction. Anyway, when everyone found the person, there were no external injuries on Uncle Qi's body, and the person was already hard. He was directly lifted off and the funeral arrangements were taken care of."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Wu Yueqing tilted his lips indifferently. If the news had not come too late, he would definitely not have made this trip.
After all, everyone is dead.
Du Heng was also heartbroken, but birth, old age, illness and death are normal for human beings. No one knows which comes first, luck or accident. He has accepted this reality.
Only Lao You felt very unwilling.
He was dragged from the sky to the mountain by Du Heng, and almost slipped directly from the mountain into a ditch, risking his life. He was not willing to go back like this.
The deeper reason is that he actually tasted the benefits during the several missions he accompanied Du Heng on.
For this reason, Lao You proactively raised the question for the first time, "Officer Wu, does Mr. Wu Qiqiao have an apprentice? If he has an apprentice, we can meet and chat."
And this question also made Du Heng suddenly wake up. Yes, Wu Qiqiao's apprentice can do it too.
Wu Yueqing thought for a while and said hesitantly, "I have been out for a long time, and I really don't know if Uncle Qi has any apprentices.
But I remember that his son always went into the mountains with him in the past and also treated people, but I don't know whether he learned the craftsmanship of the seventh uncle.
Forget it, let me ask you a question."
Now that it's all here, Wu Yueqing doesn't want to leave any ink, so he might as well just stick to the favor and forget it.
He went out and made a phone call. After understanding the situation, he walked over to Du Heng and others, "Uncle Qi's son is called Wu Yueli. It is said that he has learned Uncle Qi's craftsmanship, but no one has seen him dispensing medicine.
Professor Du, do you still want to go?"
Du Heng hesitated a little and turned to look at Lao You.
Lao You had a very good idea this time. When Du Heng turned to look at him, he nodded and said, "We're all here, let's go and have a look. There might be a surprise."
After Lao You said this, Du Heng's hesitation disappeared. He was afraid that Lao You would suddenly become petty again.
After tidying up a little, Yao Youshi also set off with Du Heng and others.
With acquaintances there, they were talking and laughing along the way, and it didn't seem boring.
And as he chatted with Wu Yueqing, Du Heng got to know Wu Qiqiao better.
Wu Qiqiao, a local Miao doctor, is very good at treating diseases, but he is called the Snake King because he is an expert in catching snakes, raising snakes, and treating snake venom.
The reason why Du Heng had this person's information and was included in the interview list was because this Mr. Wu Qiqiao did not stay in the village like other Shengmiao people.
Instead, he wandered around, made a wide range of friends, and had very close ties with other surrounding villages and the Han people.
In the beginning, everyone knew him because he caught snakes all over the mountains and plains, and as long as he appeared, there would be something harvested in his bamboo basket.
So at that time, everyone thought that he was just a person who made money by catching snakes.
The more friends you make, the more contacts and exchanges you have, and then everyone naturally discovers that this young man who makes money by catching snakes can also treat people, and his level is quite good.
I don’t know how much money Wu Qiqiao made from catching snakes in the surrounding areas, but he made a lot of money treating people.
After more than ten or twenty years of contact, everyone discovered that Wu Qiqiao was most powerful in catching snakes, raising snakes, and treating snake venom.
Because no matter it is windy, rainy, or cold and shivering in winter, as long as Wu Qiqiao comes out of the mountains, he can easily catch all kinds of snakes.
The most frightening thing was that someone once took out a large flower-skinned snake as thick as an adult's arm from his backpack.
It is rare to see such a thick snake in the mountains here. After asking curiously, I found out that Wu Qiqiao had raised it himself.
Gradually, Wu Qiqiao gained the title of "Snake King".
The few people chatted all the way and didn't feel that the journey was far, but Wu Yueqing, who was leading the way, looked at the sky and the conditions of Du Heng and Lao You, and decided to take Du Heng and others to spend the night in his uncle's village first.
The next day we will continue to our destination.
As soon as he entered the village, Du Heng was surprised to find three strong young men swinging hammers behind a house.
Two against one, the two-person team clearly had the upper hand, and the other person who was fighting could only parry but not fight back.
Although he was being beaten passively, the person who was being beaten was also a reckless man. Whether he was beaten over or kicked over, he would get up immediately and rush forward without fear.
Then he was knocked to the ground again.
To be continued...