Chapter 57: Shen Wei Gets Fired
Tongtong patted her little pocket, which held her “huge sum” of reward money.
What a thoughtful little girl!
Gu Yanbin’s heart melted completely, and he nodded without hesitation: “Alright! This is important! Godfather will help you find one! I promise your mother will ride a brand-new bicycle before she officially starts work!”
“Thank you, Godfather! Godfather is the best!” Tongtong happily wrapped her arms around Gu Yanbin’s neck and gave him a loud kiss.
Gu Yanbin held the soft little bundle in his arms, his heart overflowing with tenderness.
Early the next morning, he went to exchange Industrial Coupons with his colleagues.
He specifically went to the Department Store and picked out the latest model of a sapphire-blue ladies’ bicycle.
It cost a total of seven hundred yuan. Tongtong’s money wasn’t enough, so he secretly added a bit to cover the difference.
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Yu Wanqin woke up early, changed into a light-colored Lenin Suit, tied her hair into a neat bun at the back of her head, applied a light shade of lipstick to her lips. Her fair, delicate cheeks looked exquisitely beautiful even without makeup.
Tongtong circled around her mother, her big, dark eyes filled with admiration.
“Mom looks so beautiful today! Just like a movie star on a poster!”
Yu Wanqin smiled faintly and tapped her daughter’s little head: “Mom is going to work today. You’ll have to go to the canteen for lunch by yourself, okay?”
Tongtong immediately nodded obediently: “Mom, don’t worry, Tongtong can do it!”
She bounced along, personally escorting her mother to the hospital before going off to play with her little friends.
Yu Wanqin went straight to the dean’s office.
Because of her outstanding performance at the Military District Hospital, her mentors had given her high praise.
They had even privately told Dean Su that Yu Wanqin’s theoretical knowledge and practical skills were more than sufficient to work as an expert, and they wanted to keep her in Jingshi.
Dean Su, fearing he might lose such a talented individual, promptly completed Yu Wanqin’s employment procedures that very day.
As soon as she arrived at the office, Dean Su eagerly presented the Employment Contract for her to sign, his enthusiasm almost overwhelming.
Amused and slightly flustered, she casually flipped through the contract—it was basically fine.
The terms offered to her were even quite generous.
When she saw that housing in the family compound could be allocated, Yu Wanqin’s heart skipped a beat.
Hadn’t she worked so hard all this time precisely to have a place of her own where she and her daughter could settle down?
So she signed without hesitation.
Dean Su held the freshly signed Employment Contract, finally at ease, a grin spreading from ear to ear.
“Great! I’ll have someone show you around the hospital first to get familiar with the environment.”
Yu Wanqin nodded, then couldn’t help but ask: “Dean, when can the housing be allocated?”
Dean Su frowned, adjusted his glasses, and looked somewhat troubled: “There are no vacant houses in the family compound at the moment, but don’t worry. Since I’ve promised you, I will definitely resolve the housing issue for you!”
Yu Wanqin felt a twinge of disappointment but still thanked the dean.
Having the promise was better than nothing—she could wait.
After signing the contract, it was time for the hospital’s weekly Monday meeting, which Dean Su invited her to attend.
During the meeting, Dean Su first expressed his satisfaction and encouragement for the group of doctors who had gone to Jingshi for training.
Then he solemnly introduced: “Today, our hospital also welcomes the addition of a new talented individual.”
“This comrade here is Yu Wanqin. During her training at Jingshi Medical University, she performed exceptionally well, with solid theoretical knowledge and strong practical skills. She was highly praised by all the professors and is a rare talent that our hospital worked hard to invite!”
Yu Wanqin stood up with neither arrogance nor humility, greeted everyone with grace and composure, and responded appropriately.
The room erupted in thunderous applause.
Everyone also smiled and greeted her warmly, their attitudes full of enthusiasm.
They had all heard of Yu Wanqin to some extent, but they never expected her to be such a young and beautiful female doctor.
After the introduction of the new employee was completed, Dean Su announced another personnel adjustment.
“After review by The Organization, it has been determined that Comrade Shen Wei cheated in obtaining her Nurse Qualification Certificate, with her results fraudulently obtained under someone else’s name. Her professional competence is extremely poor, having failed multiple assessments, and she has serious conduct issues. After deliberation by the leadership of the Military District Hospital, it has been decided to dismiss her and never rehire her.”
Intense discussions broke out in the room.
No wonder Nurse Shen hadn’t come to work recently—she was under investigation.
She had always relied on her connections to act arrogantly and bully newcomers. Finally, she got what she deserved.
Yu Wanqin was also quite surprised.
After the meeting, Dean Su personally took Yu Wanqin to her office: “Comrade Wanqin, your office has been ready for a long time! From now on, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Department will rely on you to take the lead!”
Several doctors surrounding her also chimed in with laughter and agreement.
As they passed the Nurses’ Station, Yu Wanqin sensed a hostile gaze coldly fixed on her.
She turned around but only saw a hurried figure retreating. She frowned slightly but didn’t think much of it.
She then followed Dean Su to the office.
In a corner, Shen Wei stared fiercely at Yu Wanqin’s triumphant face, her eyes filled with venomous resentment that seemed almost tangible.
Why?!
She had been swept out like a rat scurrying in disgrace.
Yet Yu Wanqin was welcomed in like a star, surrounded by the dean and department heads!
She couldn’t accept it!
Resentment and jealousy grew like vines in her heart. She sneered coldly.
Yu Wanqin was nothing but an opportunist.
There was another, even more formidable female doctor in the hospital, a genuine heir to a medical family. Once she returned from her vacation in Jingshi, she would surely put Yu Wanqin in her place.
Hmph! What was there to be so proud of!
Thinking this, Shen Wei quickened her pace to the communications room to make a phone call before leaving the hospital.
Yu Wanqin didn’t do much that day, mainly familiarizing herself with the hospital environment and her specific duties.
The department head was a stern, old-fashioned man in his fifties, but after testing her skills, his attitude toward her improved considerably.
Evening.
The sunset cast a warm golden glow over the Military District Hospital.
Tongtong, held in Dad Gu’s arms, stared unblinkingly at the hospital entrance.
Soon, Yu Wanqin’s figure appeared at the door.
After a busy day, she looked somewhat tired, but her eyes were bright, and her steps were light, clearly adapting well to her new job.
“Mom!” Tongtong slipped down from Dad Gu and rushed over.
Surprise flashed in Yu Wanqin’s eyes as she crouched down to catch her daughter.
The fatigue of the day seemed to vanish instantly.
“Was Mom’s first day at work okay? Did anyone bully Mom?”
The little girl cupped her mother’s face, examining it with concern, her big eyes blinking.
Gu Yanbin was also secretly eavesdropping from behind!
Yu Wanqin was both amused and exasperated. Holding her daughter’s hand, she smiled and said, “No, my colleagues have all been very kind to Mom.”
As she stood up, her gaze inadvertently swept past Gu Yanbin and landed behind him, widening in surprise.
Right there in the open space in front of the hospital entrance stood a brand-new Phoenix Brand 26-inch Women’s Bicycle.
The body of the bicycle was a deep sapphire blue, polished to a brilliant shine. A large red silk flower was tied to the handlebars, and a small pink cushion had been thoughtfully placed on the rear seat.