When the Doctor Uses A Hack

At that moment, after Chen Cang hung up the phone, Gong Daizhen couldn't help but ask, "Professor Chen, that was... Director Xiao Runfang just now?"

Chen Cang nodded.

Gong Daizhen immediately swallowed hard.

There aren't many people in the country who dare to hang up on Director Xiao like that, right?

What's more, they hang up and then decisively turn off their phone!

People like this...

Must be incredibly rare!

Chen Cang didn't say much, and Gong Daizhen found it inappropriate to ask further. If he kept asking... it would just be overstepping.

On the surface, Chen Cang seemed indifferent and nonchalant.

But deep down, he knew that his plan was starting to work.

It appeared that the "Lancet" was finally flexing its muscle!

In reality, whether it's regular folks or professionals in the medical field, the level of trust in "The Lancet" is still quite high nowadays.

And "The Lancet" placing Chen Cang's portrait on its cover with such prominence—how could such a bold move not attract widespread attention?

All of this!

Was part of Chen Cang's plan.

All of this had been decided the moment Chen Cang learned about the upcoming medical expo while staying at his third uncle Qin Yongyi's home.

Was Tan Zhengyang really making Chen Cang angry?

Was blocking Chen Cang's patent the root cause?

Of course not!

Chen Cang simply decided to act willfully this time, because he realized that people who are overly compliant are far too easy to overlook.

In his self-assessment, Chen Cang believed he might still fall short of the top-tier leaders.

But he had already surpassed most people, hadn't he?

His weight in the field should have been properly elevated by now. Yet Tan Zhengyang's antics made Chen Cang realize that he might have been presenting himself as too passive.

To be more precise, Tan Zhengyang was a small fry.

Someone Chen Cang could easily deal with.

But...

What about the next Tan Zhengyang?

Or the one after that?

Would these bit players keep appearing to flaunt themselves in front of him?

Chen Cang decided not to give them that chance.

What he wanted to do was flex his muscles!

...

...

At this moment, in the office of the Director of the National Health Commission.

Xiao Runfang stared at the phone, doubting her ears.

Rejected!

No mistake!

She looked at Cao Yu with a face full of confusion.

Cao Yu gave her a firm nod!

The two of them had truly been rejected by Chen Cang.

Xiao Runfang immediately felt her face grow a little hot.

Thus, she dialed again.

But it was already too late.

Chen Cang told the nurse, "Please turn off my phone. Thanks."

The nurse quickly nodded.

This surgery was one Chen Cang didn't want anyone to interrupt. It would determine the success or failure of Zhao Sihan's operation.

When Xiao Runfang redialed, she found that Chen Cang had turned off his phone.

Immediately, Xiao Runfang was dumbfounded.

Angry, Xiao Runfang slammed the phone hard against the receiver, exclaiming in frustration, "This Chen Cang is really too... too..."

She stumbled over her words for a long time but couldn't finish her sentence.

Cao Yu, on the other hand, was surprisingly calm.

He now felt that some of his earlier remarks had been misguided.

If one has the ability, can they act however they wish?

The answer was yes!

With abilities like Chen Cang's, he absolutely could act however he wanted!

And similarly, why should someone of such capability tolerate mistreatment?

To put it bluntly, a talent like Chen Cang doesn't need your fawning, but instead, you try to suppress him?

Across the vast world, where can't someone like him go?

He could even go to Western countries where, quite possibly, he'd find opportunities far better than those at home...

Someone of his caliber—why would they accept humiliation here?

Simply put, people with such abilities have every right to say no!

Still irritated, Xiao Runfang looked at her secretary and asked, "Don't you think this Chen Cang is going a bit too far!?"

The secretary sighed and patiently comforted her, "Director Xiao, let me say something fair-minded. Please don't think my words are unpleasant."

"Has Professor Chen ever sought you out for anything?"

Xiao Runfang was stunned for a moment. After pondering for a while, she replied, "No."

The secretary nodded and continued, "Has Professor Chen ever asked for any rewards?"

Once again, Xiao Runfang paused, thought for a long time, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Let me put it another way: he doesn't seek fame or fortune from you, and yet he has immense talent. So why should he give you face? Just because you're the director of the National Health Commission?"

"Then let me be blunt. If you were to revoke all of Chen Cang's medical qualifications today, a host of foreign institutions would be thrilled, ready to openly bring him abroad!"

"What's more, once he goes, Professor Chen would absolutely be treated like a superstar. So tell me, what's stopping him from saying no?"

Unlike corporate secretaries, the secretary of a governmental director like this one was part of an elite think tank. Many of Xiao Runfang's policies were, in fact, developed through discussions with this secretary.

After hearing these words, Xiao Runfang was left speechless. She leaned back in her chair and let out a long, melancholy sigh.

"But this concerns national interests—collective interests!"

At this, the secretary suddenly couldn't help but laugh. "Patriotism is crucial, but it needs the right environment to grow. The way you treat Chen Cang now reflects how the nation treats him! You represent China's National Health Commission."

"If you don't pay attention to him, don't fight for his personal interests, and even harm them, how can you blame him?"

The secretary went on, "Whether you treat Professor Chen well isn't about lip service, it's about tangible actions."

"You might not realize how invaluable Professor Chen's patent is. Right now, some small companies have already raised its value to 300 million yuan. And if Professor Chen completes all the clinical trial results for it, just as reported in 'The Lancet'..."

"By the time the AATS 2020 Cardiovascular Conference rolls around, the value of Chen's elephant trunk stent technology, along with its derivative applications, will skyrocket further. Do you have any idea how many Marfan syndrome patients are there worldwide? How many aortic dissection patients are there each year? This elephant trunk stent material is their second lease on life."

"For aortic dissections, the surgical mortality rate is nearly 100%. Using Chen's elephant trunk stent could dramatically reduce the death rate."

"If something like this lacks international patents, can you imagine the consequences?"

"Do you still think this is a trivial matter?"

"Of course you understand that this has the potential to win major global awards and bring honor to the country, but have you considered what it means for Chen Cang personally?"

Cao Yu nodded in agreement.

"Exactly. Chen Cang has every right to say no!"

"Director Xiao, we've been treating Chen Cang as a young junior. But think about it—when dealing with Xiao Zhehai, Wang Tong, or even Wu Tongpu, would we treat them so dismissively or carelessly?"

"Definitely not!"

"In fact, Chen Cang's value is no less than that of these older, veteran experts or academicians."

"If Wu Tongpu can refuse you, why shouldn't Chen Cang be able to?"

Cao Yu saw the situation clearly and expressed it bluntly.