Chapter 700 - 348: Team Assembly!

In the evening, the ones dining together were only Chen Song, Associate Professor Xue Yunfei from Union Hospital, and Senior Brother Zhang Boyuan.

No one from the hand surgery team came.

But even if only Professor Chen Song was willing to come, Lu Cheng would have to organize this dinner to welcome him and others.

Whether you come or not is your matter, I must do a good job of hosting.

In the private room, after taking their seats, Associate Professor Xue Yunfei became exceptionally courteous and enthusiastic: "Professor Chen, I've long admired your name."

Chen Song could hardly have a famous name.

He quickly replied: "Professor Xue is too kind, we're all comrades now, no need to shower any false praises."

"I just hope we can cooperate to help Director Lu complete the tasks quickly, so we can head back sooner."

At this point, Chen Song decisively chose to stand with the others, making Lu Cheng the focal point.

No choice, Lu Cheng, since you want to "lead the group," you must take responsibility, you have to be the villain!

Lu Cheng was chatting with Senior Brother Zhang Boyuan, staring at Zhang Boyuan's rare bushy brows.

Upon hearing Chen Song target him, his eyebrows instantly rose: "Teacher Chen, you're speaking those cryptic words again, you all came to help, I am sincerely grateful…"

Chen Song rolled his eyes: "Helping is just nice talk; in essence, it's working there."

"Of course, it's easy for the boss to speak, and those of us doing the work can't unite with you."

"Director Lu, speak your mind; just give orders, we've seen more handles than the meals you've eaten, stop bluffing…"

"The facts are settled."

Xue Yunfei chuckled, folding hands: "Director Lu, young yet extraordinarily capable, can dominate with elegance, certainly has the air of a boss."

"When I was at your age, I was still wandering somewhere cluelessly."

Zhang Boyuan didn't sit indifferently, suddenly said: "Among us here, isn't Junior Brother Lu the least educated?"

"Oh, Xiao Lu was unlucky."

"His teacher passed away early."

"But Xiao Lu is also lucky, having excelled without much education, truly amazing."

"Boss Lu, remember to take care of Senior Brother in the future."

Zhang Boyuan's words sounded like stirring resentment, as if showing Lu Cheng a pity card!

What's with your passive-aggressive tone, acting like only your current situation is bad, being sidelined for the moment, like temporary outsiders.

Lu Cheng's transparent days were even more humble...

Dai Linfang glanced at Zhang Boyuan and took over: "Xiao Lu hasn't pursued research studies or a doctorate, but he's a freak unmatched by us ordinary folks!"~

"Now, he's like a coal boss, lacking in experience but has money and capital; we're working for him."

"Oh, that's the power of capital."

Chen Fang found herself stunned by such passive-aggressive exchanges.

"Teachers, what wine would you like? I'll get it."

"We've got Jokers, Maotai, and the shop's wine, with Joker Inner Reference being a specialty of Xiangzhou…" Chen Fang just decided to find something to do.

"What about Professor Xue?" Chen Song asked Xue Yunfei.

Everyone knows drinking is bad; surgeons advise patients not to smoke or drink, but most surgeons themselves smoke and drink.

"Let it be Inner Reference, it's said to be a specialty product from Xiangzhou." Xue Yunfei proactively chose.

What wine to drink doesn't matter; it's about how to enjoy it today.

Lu Cheng, contemplating briefly, knew Dai Linfang and Zhang Boyuan had set the stage for him.

The next steps are his to take.

"Teacher Chen, Senior Brother Zhang, I feel Teacher Xue has quite some opinions about me, but it's without reason."

"You two being passive-aggressive towards me, it really hurts."

"I don't know a thing about being a boss; I've never even experienced formal education."

"All learned through fumbling and struggling, lacking opportunities to experience it, hence, relying on the teachers." Lu Cheng set the tone firstly.

Upon hearing this, Xue Yunfei asked: "Why didn't Xiao Lu continue studying?"

Lu Cheng revealed: "I applied for a master's in orthopedics, was overwhelmed by the obstetrics and gynecology thesis."

"Of course, I didn't have one myself."

"You accept the wager, then accept the loss!~"

Some may view exams as the fairest selection, but it's really a gamble.

The stakes are the 'rules' of various exams, such as scores, thesis, etc.!

Choosing to participate means accepting the deal silently.

"If there's no fate, what can I do? Still have to live on, find a job!"

"I don't want to play victim, considered lucky for the bits produced under Teacher Chen's guidance."

"But truth be told, now I'm illiterate, know things but can't express them better or faster."

"What can I do?"

"Either play dead, let others do as they please, I quietly continue my own way."

"Or seek help!"

"People say teachers came by necessity; I also have my compelling reasons."

"I can only seek help!"

"Then, I happened to know some teachers who arranged for Professor Xue, teacher brothers, and Teacher Chen to come."

"That's how the fate formed now."

"Based on this point, I owe you sincere gratitude."

After speaking, Lu Cheng stood up, took the wine bottle from Chen Fang, and filled the wine cup before him.

Chen Song extended a hand: "Hey, not so high, knowing Xiangxi folks drink fiercely!"

"But this isn't an apology, it hasn't even begun yet."

Lu Cheng looked at Chen Song: "Teacher Chen, I'm not trying to force drinking as an apology, I just want to express gratitude."

"Thanksgiving wine and apology wine are different in nature."

"I don't feel I've offended the teachers, just stating my position."

"If teachers are indeed unwilling to help, you can return, I'll remain silent."

"I don't matter to do research anyway."

Chen Song's expression gradually shifted.

He realized Lu Cheng before him is indeed much more mature than a year ago.

Or perhaps, Lu Cheng was always mature, only his position and mindset have changed.

Chen Song watched as Lu Cheng drank a full glass and sat down.

"I don't consider myself a boss, capable of flaunting sentiment, drawing high-end dreams."

"In truth, I'm a fortunate cripple, who struggles even to walk steadily."

"To move forward, reliant on others."

"Not going forward, I could still survive simply, that's it."

"What kind of boss am I?"

"With neither wealth, social network, accumulation, nor reputation."

"I don't even have the threshold qualification!~"

Upon finishing, Lu Cheng added: "But I've got luck; just happened to come through step by step…"

"That's the entire process."

"All thanks to luck." Lu Cheng's voice calm, yet akin to a beast about to explode.

Who are you acting like fools? Each appears at least glamorous externally, why fret so?

Want to walk the melancholy line?

Let's walk it together then…

The atmosphere began to silence.

A full minute passed, then Senior Brother Zhang Boyuan broke the stillness: "Xiao Lu, after turning the vibe so weird, can we still eat?"

Lu Cheng laughed and said: "Of course we eat, isn't this all wine talk?"

"Random rambling after drinks, merely vented emotions, could you take it seriously?"

Lu Cheng continued: "Teachers, everyone let's fill the glasses!"

"Whatever it is… Eat well, drink well, sleep well, tomorrow's another bright day."

"Wait for opportunities patiently…"