Chapter 58: Bonus

After a few steps, Gu Tao came to a halt right in front of Fang Ziyan.

Their eyes met, and sparks seemed to fly between their gazes.

The temperature in the entire department seemed to rise a few degrees.

Meanwhile, the onlookers grew even more eager to watch the show.

Goodness gracious, was Gu Tao about to confront Fang Ziyan and issue a fierce warning?

In an instant, whether nurses or interns in the emergency department, everyone slowed their pace, perking up their ears like eager hounds, staring intently at the scene.

Fang Ziyan took a bite of his steamed bun and stared expressionlessly at Gu Tao. "Is something the matter?" he asked.

He simply couldn't be bothered with Gu Tao.

A fellow like this was merely a tiny intern, yet he harbored delusions of seizing credit from him.

Gu Tao didn't even register in Fang Ziyan's eyes, let alone possess the potential to become his whetstone.

The gap between the two of them was simply too vast.

Seeing Fang Ziyan's utterly calm expression, which showed not even the slightest inclination to pay attention to him, Gu Tao instantly flew into a rage.

He took a step forward, glaring fixedly at Fang Ziyan, attempting to use his gaze to intimidate him.

Suddenly, Zhu Zixiao chimed in from the side.

"What are you doing? Standing so close, want to kiss?"

Just that single sentence utterly shattered Gu Tao's psychological defenses!

Was there any point in continuing?

All the harsh words he had prepared to say had been completely ruined by this guy!

Gu Tao glared angrily at Zhu Zixiao, then gritted his teeth and snarled, "Fang Ziyan, you just wait!"

"Don't think that just because your medical skills are better than mine, you're some kind of big shot!"

"Your family background can't compare to mine, and neither are your connections!"

"Let's see how you compete with me!"

"Don't end up losing even your girlfriend, left with no one to stay by your side!"

With that, Gu Tao let out a cold snort and turned on his heel to leave.

Finally, Fang Ziyan raised his head and cast a thoughtful glance at Gu Tao's retreating back.

What was that fellow talking about?

The first few sentences made complete sense.

But why on earth did he tack on that bit about losing his girlfriend at the end?

That remark felt far too targeted, didn't it?

Fang Ziyan frowned, a hint of solemnity crossing his eyes.

Beside him, Zhu Zixiao arched an eyebrow, leaned in, and asked in a low voice, "What's up with that guy?"

"Could he be trying to win over your girlfriend?"

Zhu Zixiao had known about Fang Ziyan's relationship for a long time.

After all, whenever Xu Qiushuang visited the hospital, the way she looked at Fang Ziyan was as sweet as honey, practically dripping with affection.

Besides, Fang Ziyan hadn't kept it a secret from him.

Yet Gu Tao's words just now had aroused Zhu Zixiao's curiosity.

"I don't know. Probably not," Fang Ziyan said, shaking his head slightly, a knot of worry forming in his heart.

Recalling how Xu Qiushuang hadn't answered his call yesterday, opting to go to the movies instead, a sudden wave of discomfort washed over him.

"Old Fang," Zhu Zixiao patted Fang Ziyan's shoulder, speaking in a deeply earnest tone.

"To be honest with you, Teacher Xu isn't the right match for you."

"She's a very trendy girl who looks successful on the surface, but in reality, she has way too many issues."

At these words, Fang Ziyan fixed his gaze on Zhu Zixiao.

The look in his eyes made Zhu Zixiao suddenly let out a dry, awkward laugh.

"Fine, I won't say anymore. Go on with your relationship then—every time you talk about it, it's always full of surprises."

Zhu Zixiao waved his hands frantically and hurried off toward the end of the corridor.

Once the surroundings were clear, he hastily pulled out his phone and dialed a number.

"Hello? Miss Luo? Haha, it's me, Zhu Zixiao."

"Before you left, you asked me to keep an eye on Old Fang for you. Well, I just got some news and came to report it."

Zhu Zixiao said with a cheeky smile.

The person on the other end of the line was none other than Luo Yun, the daughter of Mayor Luo.

Back when Luo Yun was discharged and returned to school, she had already secretly given her heart to Fang Ziyan.

It was only because Fang Ziyan had just started dating Xu Qiushuang at the time that she had no choice.

Helpless, she could only obtain Zhu Zixiao's number and ask him to keep tabs on Fang Ziyan for her.

The moment they broke up, she would return immediately—she absolutely couldn't let some other woman take advantage of the vacancy!

Little did she expect that Zhu Zixiao would have intelligence to share so soon.

Upon hearing Zhu Zixiao's report, a flash of excitement crossed Luo Yun's eyes.

"Alright, Dr. Zhu, thank you so much!"

"You must help Ziyan with this matter and make him see this woman's true colors!"

"Don't worry, Miss Luo, leave this to me. I also think that woman is no good."

After exchanging a few words to wrap up his report, Zhu Zixiao returned to Fang Ziyan's side.

Inside the office, He Dongfang was chatting with Fang Ziyan about something.

"Your bone reconstruction surgery yesterday was a great success. Both the patient's father and the patient themselves are thrilled."

"So, Mr. Rong is planning to make a donation to our hospital to fund our various research projects."

Zhu Zixiao walked over from the doorway and stood next to Fang Ziyan.

Fang Ziyan nodded slightly. "That's wonderful news."

"Indeed. However, he wants to present you with a commemorative banner in person and has even invited reporters from the newspaper agency. It should be sometime this afternoon."

"Tidy yourself up later and take a photo with him—you're going to be in the newspaper, you know," He Dongfang explained with a beaming smile.

Hearing this, Zhu Zixiao was consumed by envy.

"Going in the newspaper again? Old Fang, you really something else."

Fang Ziyan smiled, but a close look into his eyes revealed that he seemed somewhat distracted.

Could this kid really be affected by what Gu Tao said?

That simply wouldn't do!

A real man怎么 could be bound down by a woman?

With that thought, Zhu Zixiao patted him on the shoulder.

"Tonight, dinner's on me. Let's celebrate, what do you say?"

The corner of Fang Ziyan's mouth twitched. "Dinner? Better not, I've got plans tonight."

Zhu Zixiao scratched his head, feeling a bit uneasy, but ultimately didn't press further.

Throughout the morning, several patients came into the emergency department.

However, none of them required Fang Ziyan's direct intervention; Cao冲 handled them all alongside the interns.

Fang Ziyan tagged along behind them, barely scraping by to gain some experience.

As afternoon approached, He Dongfang called in a rush.

He said that Rong Minghai had arrived with the banner and reporters, and urged Fang Ziyan to hurry over to the hospital's pre-arranged conference room.

Upon arriving at the conference room, Fang Ziyan couldn't help but gasp in mild astonishment.

The number of journalists inside was exaggeratedly large.

Had they practically summoned every single newspaper agency in Jiang'an City?

By tomorrow, wouldn't the entire city of Jiang'an know about his glorious achievements?

Upon seeing Fang Ziyan, both Rong Minghai and Wang Xuewen broke into broad smiles.

"Little Fang, come over here."

"Let's take a photo together, hahaha."

Rong Minghai beckoned with a beaming smile.

Standing beside him was a large placard.

It read: *Rong's Group Donates Two Million Yuan in Research Funds to Jiang'an City Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine!*

Two million yuan in this era was worth vastly more than two million yuan in later generations.

For Rong Minghai to fork over such a sum demonstrated true extravagance.

Fang Ziyan felt a flicker of surprise, but still cooperated by shaking hands with Rong Minghai and posing for photographs holding the commemorative banner.

Following that came a series of tedious procedures.

By the time everything wrapped up, Fang Ziyan felt as though his legs were turning to jelly.

This ritual was far more exhausting than performing surgery, dammit!

Meanwhile, Wang Xuewen pulled Fang Ziyan aside, pulled an envelope from his pocket, and placed it directly into Fang Ziyan's hand.

"Ziyan, in light of your exceptional performance, the hospital has decided to award you a personal bonus of ten thousand yuan. Heh heh, make sure you hold onto it."