When the Doctor Uses A Hack

Actually, Xu Ziming has always had a clear understanding of himself.

In the capital, he has never been considered top-tier talent.

He's neither the most hard-working, nor the most talented, nor does he have strong connections.

So this has made Director Xu view everything with a certain detachment.

But…

Who would have thought that by a stroke of luck, he'd be nominated as an academician, leaving him feeling uneasy, even… a bit flattered!

So much so that Xu Ziming was torn for a full ten minutes.

Old Xu always felt this nomination disrupted his normal life, affecting his usual work schedule.

So troublesome!

Thus, Xu Ziming called his good friend Wang Tong, feeling wistful.

"Wang Tong, I've got bad news for you!"

As soon as the call connected, Wang Tong was perplexed by Xu Ziming's words.

Bad news!?

What happened?

Wang Tong quickly asked worriedly, "What's wrong? What's going on?"

Xu Ziming sighed and said, "Oh… it's me! I've been nominated as an academician, and here I was planning to take my wife and kids on a two-week vacation during National Day, and I had even used my annual leave in advance. My wife had also informed Director Zhao, and now look!"

"This... has completely thrown off my life's rhythm!"

Listening to Xu Ziming's sighing, Wang Tong almost believed his nonsense!

Someone who didn't know might think he got fired.

But no!

Sighing over being nominated as an academician.

Thinking of this, Wang Tong almost hung up the phone.

However, remembering the personality of his old roommate, he caught on.

Xu Ziming is always this easy-going; if you give him a nudge, he moves, and if you leave him alone, he's happy to be silly!

Yet, thinking about Xu Ziming's tone and complaints, Wang Tong couldn't help but chuckle.

Others struggle so much for a nomination!

You!

Lack motivation!

But Wang Tong still comforted him:

"Ah, who can say... Since I became an academician, I figure my retirement might be delayed by a few years. Even though the salary is 150% of the on-duty rate, but… I want to retire!"

Indeed, between money and retirement, Xu Ziming found himself bewildered again.

Such a tough choice!

He seems to want the minister-level salary of an academician.

But…

He also hopes to retire early and live an idle life!

Why does life always have to be so torturous?

Xu Ziming swore this was the most agonizing moment,

He felt his left atrium and right ventricle in a battle.

It seemed like his heart valves were being willful!

Feeling his sinus rhythm starting to become irregular, Old Xu took a deep breath to calm himself.

"Wang Tong, it's so hard for me! Oh… forget it, forget it."

Wang Tong heard Xu Ziming's silence and naturally knew what this guy was thinking.

He couldn't help but laugh: "Alright, alright, I figure you're probably just a runner-up this time, don't bother wasting your energy."

"I heard the academician this time is from Huaxi, you… are 90% likely just nominated, tagging along for the ride."

"Alright, alright, stop wasting your brain cells."

"You speak as if you've already been chosen."

Xu Ziming blushed at Wang Tong's words and retorted unwillingly: "What if… what if I do get chosen? There's always a chance!"

But… this retort was weak, even he didn't believe it, let alone Wang Tong.

Wang Tong couldn't help but chuckle: "Alright, go about your business. If you do become an academician, I'll... I'll open up my wine cellar for you to pick three bottles."

Xu Ziming grinned!

This guy is a miser, after all.

Wang Tong's wine cellar has been on his mind for a long time.

But thinking of the difficulty of becoming an academician, he shook his head, snorted: "I don't care about that bit of wine! I've quit drinking."

With that, he hung up the phone.

The whole afternoon, Xu Ziming still felt a bit anxious when he thought of this matter.

However, Old Xu, having a big heart, completely forgot about it after performing a surgery!

Taking advantage of getting off work early for once, he headed home, passing by the market, deciding to treat himself, and bought a Yellow River fish along with some fresh vegetables, cleverly snagging two bunches of chrysanthemum greens from the boss.

The grocery store owner, a woman from the northeast, couldn't help but complain:

"Old Xu, you're… so stingy! Taking advantage of me again!"

The lady had been selling for twenty years here, and Old Xu has been buying here for over twenty years, even arranging for Director Huang Qiuying to deliver her daughter-in-law's baby.

Old Xu had no airs, usually shopping in slippers and shorts, getting along well with everyone.

Upon hearing this, Old Xu quickly laughed and said: "Sis Liu, don't talk nonsense. If Brother Liu hears this, he'll surely raise the price next time I buy groceries!"

Everyone laughed heartily.

In the evening, after cooking, his wife only came back.

When Zhao Danyan saw it, she immediately rewarded sensible Old Xu with 100 bucks, making him happy for a long time.

Until after they lay down and were about to fall asleep, Zhao Danyan remembered something.

"Old Xu, I heard you were nominated for academician, I saw the announcement at the hospital."

It must be said, both the husband and wife have big hearts.

Such good news, if others knew, they'd certainly celebrate.

Now, they only remember it in the middle of the night.

Xu Ziming turned over: "Hey, don't bother me, there's work tomorrow. It's just a nomination, what's the big deal."

Zhao Danyan nodded: "Yeah, you're not going to get selected anyway."

With this turnover, they both really fell asleep.

...

...

But… Chen Cang couldn't fall asleep.

Tossing and turning, he kept pondering.

Why hasn't Xu Ziming come to find him?

Is he full of confidence?

Or… does this guy have no clue about it at all?

Reasonably, anyone who gets nominated would be happy!

He couldn't resist asking Qin Yue: "Yueyue, if you were nominated as an academician, would you be happy? Excited?"

Qin Yue, half asleep, mumbled: "I don't want to be an academician."

"No, I should!"

Thinking of something, Qin Yue suddenly sat up wide awake.

She looked at Chen Cang seriously: "Do it! We absolutely have to do it, from tomorrow I will start working hard!"

Chen Cang looked at Qin Yue, puzzled: "What… what's up with you?"

Qin Yue squinted her eyes, speaking mysteriously: "One family, three academicians!"

"That's it, we shall achieve something: one family, three academicians!"

Chen Cang was dumbfounded!

"But… it's just the two of us?"

Qin Yue's eyes carried a complex smile.

Chen Cang suddenly realized: "You're talking about… our dad?"

Qin Yue rolled her eyes: "You think he's capable of that."