Amidst the laughter of the crowd, the surgery officially came to an end at precisely ten o'clock in the morning.

Director Su couldn't stop smiling, Chairman Wu was so excited that he was on the verge of tears, and all the other surgeons also took great pride in Shen Qiang's performance.

However, compared to them, Shen Qiang himself was not entirely satisfied with the operation.

The root of the problem lay in the True Qi.

Having entered the Spiritual Movement Stage, Shen Qiang's True Energy had more than doubled from before.

Ordinary surgeries were no problem for Shen Qiang because he knew to activate precision only when necessary.

But during the previous operation, when conducting the duodenum surgery, Shen Qiang had no issues, yet when it came to lung surgery, he was already stretching his limits.

And by the time he got to the esophageal cancer surgery at the end, it could be said that he was just barely getting by with a stable effort; activating precision? He hardly even considered it.

He simply didn't have enough True Energy.

Thus, cultivation could not be neglected.

After the operation ended, an elated Director Su, together with Wu Guoxi, led the journalists to the clinic building's conference room, claiming they were going to hold some sort of press conference.

Shen Qiang found this amusing.

In fact, Bikang Comprehensive Hospital is not just a private hospital; in the medical system's classification, it actually ranks quite low.

Secondary Level A.

According to Huaxia's hospital classification.

Ordinary hospitals are usually divided into three levels.

Common township hospitals and health centers are considered first-level hospitals.

Generally, larger county hospitals and those in cities typically manage to reach the second level.

The best hospitals in the country under normal circumstances have a third-level classification.

Within these three levels, they are further divided into grades A, B, and C, and with an additional special grade among the third-level hospitals, there are a total of ten levels across three categories.

Ordinarily, a county people's hospital would usually be classified as a second-level facility.

Provincial People's Hospitals and those affiliated with a Medical University generally can achieve third-level A standard.

In a provincial city with over a hundred hospitals, a second-level A hospital like Bikang ranks in the second tier.

Therefore, unless there's a medical accident, journalists normally wouldn't pay any attention to a hospital like Bikang.

Put simply, it's a matter of not being on the right level.

So this was a thrill for Director Su; how could he miss such a rare opportunity? He not only arranged for Su Xiaonuan to prepare gifts for the journalists but also invited them to a meal.

At the same time, he made a special point of inviting Shen Qiang to be present at noon.

To this Shen Qiang just chuckled to himself.

After all, the surgery was done, and he had received his payment.

Shen Qiang declined Director Su's invitation, citing fatigue as the reason.

After all, the situation seemed great but was actually quite troublesome to deal with.

There's a saying that goes, "The hand that receives is always lower, and the one who eats will be submissive."

And it would be during the meal that Director Su would produce the contract for Shen Qiang to sign, resulting in an unhappy parting.

So Shen Qiang wouldn't partake in such things.

As for how Dean Su bragged to the reporters, let him be.

He can say whatever he likes.

With that free time, Shen Qiang would rather go online and read some news for fun.

Back in the office.

Just as he walked in, Zhao Hui charged in, full of excitement, and upon seeing Shen Qiang said in surprise, "Shen Qiang, I heard that your surgery today outshone all the experts at the Provincial People's Hospital, you were incredibly cool."

Shen Qiang smiled, "It was nothing special."

Zhao Hui was astonished, "How can you say it was nothing special? How much bigger do you want it to be? While we classmates were still preparing for our exams, you had already gotten your license."

"We just passed the exam and thought we were finally on the same starting line as you, but you've already taken down the experts."

"Is there no justice in this world? Is there any sense to this? Do we even have a chance?"

Hearing Zhao Hui's words, Shen Qiang smiled and said, "You passed the exam? Congratulations."

Hearing this, Zhao Hui sighed helplessly, "This time the exam finally went back to normal, and the results were announced at nine this morning. I guess about eighty percent of our classmates passed."

"But this exam was not very valuable. I asked around, and someone like me, a fresh graduate, wouldn't even be hired by Bikang."

"Even those community hospitals are asking for over three years of work experience."

Shen Qiang laughed, "There will be a way."

Zhao Hui sighed helplessly, "What kind of way could there be? In my hometown, they are trying to pull strings for me to get into the county hospital, but it's hopeless unless I graduate with a master's degree; otherwise, they don't even consider it."

"Over at the maternal and child health hospital, there's only a contract for a probationary period, and even that took so much effort."

"It seems I can only go to the miners' hospital now, hmm, a first-Level health clinic, with a basic salary of twelve hundred, and even with bonuses, it doesn't even reach three thousand."

Shen Qiang smiled and said, "Take it one step at a time."

Zhao Hui, feeling helpless, "But you're different, you know? We're all classmates, and I heard that our dean has personally expressed his intention to hire you. I'm so envious, you can finally stay in Provincial City."

"And the work experience at a second-level A-grade hospital trumps the one at my miners' health clinic by far. I'd have to work back home for at least three years before I might be able to come back to Provincial City to look for a job."

Shen Qiang frowned in surprise, "Is work experience at a second-level A-grade hospital considered high? If it's not from a top-level hospital, would anyone even recognize it?"

Zhao Hui was stunned, "Huh? Get a job at a top-Level hospital? Stop dreaming, will you? In my area, across three counties and two districts, there's only one top-level hospital in the entire city!"

"The doctors there are all so arrogant. Without a master's degree or higher, dreaming of getting into a top-level hospital is just that, a dream."

Shen Qiang frowned, "There are 31 top-level hospitals in Provincial City, I don't think it should be that difficult."

Zhao Hui burst out laughing, "Shen Qiang, stop dreaming, okay? For undergraduates like us, getting a job at a top-level hospital is like reaching the peak of life in a dream!"

"Do you know how many doctors are waiting for that day?"

"Do you know how many people with a Master's degree in medicine are silently spending their days in ordinary small hospitals?"

"Even if your surgery skills are truly impressive, so what? In those top-level hospitals, there are countless experts and professors. You and your ambitions of getting into a top-level hospital... that's too big a dream."

"If I were you, I'd stay at Bikang, second-level A-grade! Our county's people's hospital is just second-level B-grade, and those doctors are already so damn proud. Being able to stay in a second-level A-grade hospital in Provincial City right after getting certified is already unbelievable for our classmates."

"You're still not satisfied?" Zhao Hui pouted, "You really don't know how blessed you are."

Shen Qiang laughed upon hearing this, "Alright, maybe you're right, but I still think I have a chance of getting into a top-level hospital."

"Keep dreaming. Without even a Master's degree, how could a top-level hospital possibly want you!"

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