Chapter 79: Chapter 78 The Same Hotel
The younger sister sat by the bed and said, "This time at the conference, we’re definitely going to encounter quite a few experts in cardiology."
"Sister, why don’t you ask those professionals, maybe there’s a chance for a complete cure."
The elder sister, holding her chest, shook her head: "It’s an old problem. If it could be treated, it would have been done long ago. I’ll pay more attention from now on and not take any chances."
Suddenly the younger sister said with a smile, "But today at the airport, that doctor kept his cool in the face of danger, although he hesitated a bit before saving you."
The elder sister was taken aback, "Hesitated? What did he hesitate about? A human life is at stake."
The younger sister explained, "At that time, there were only airport staff around, and he had to open your underwear to treat you."
"I guess he was considering the difference between men and women, but it was good that I arrived in time. He only began the rescue after asking me."
The younger sister’s face turned red as soon as she finished speaking, noting that although the two sisters were only a year apart, there was a vast difference in their body development.
The elder sister could be described as curvaceous, with a slim waist and full hips.
As for the younger sister, her chest and back were hard to distinguish, and she was even slightly overweight.
"That’s where he was wrong. In a doctor’s eyes, there should be no difference between male and female, only the urgency of the condition. But if it weren’t for him..."
"My life might have ended at that moment. Did you get his contact information? We should thank him another day."
The younger sister shook her head, saying the doctor hadn’t given it.
The next day at nine in the morning, Doctor Liu brought Zhang Hao to the conference venue of the exchange competition.
When they arrived, it was already bustling and lively.
Everyone was wearing white lab coats, some with balding heads, others with thick hair.
Some gathered in groups of seven or eight, others looked around here and there.
Zhang Hao and Doctor Liu belonged to the latter category.
Looking here and there, the fact was their hospital just didn’t have much of a reputation.
Even if their medical skills were excellent, without an opportunity to showcase them, nobody would come to flatter them.
Zhang Hao looked at the equipment at the exchange meeting and truly marveled at how fast the country’s medical technology had developed.
But these instruments and equipment, no matter how good, all cost a lot.
"Doctor Liu, when do you think our hospital will be able to afford such equipment?"
Doctor Liu pushed his glasses up and laughed, "Maybe in the next life."
Zhang Hao felt the same, doubting they could afford it even in the next life.
As they walked, looked, and listened, a group of people came walking toward them.
"This overseas exchange trip has been most enlightening. The Western medical community seems very interested in our Chinese medicine."
"However, the current state of traditional Chinese medicine is uneven, making it difficult to form a united force."
"Many practitioners of Chinese medicine have their own stubbornness. They dislike certain rules and systems, preferring to set up their own practices rather than join a group."
Zhang Hao didn’t know who that doctor was, but his interest was piqued as soon as Chinese medicine was mentioned, so he pricked up his ears to listen more carefully.
"Many conditions that Western medicine can’t address are still treatable in the eyes of Chinese medicine practitioners."
"As the saying goes, Western medicine often treats the symptoms but not the root cause, while Chinese medicine can improve from the foundation."
"Or rather, the two medical systems cater to different treatment directions. But in the end, it’s better for everyone not to get sick and to maintain a good body."
Zhang Hao thought the last sentence made sense, but he disagreed with the earlier part.
Chinese medicine has its shortcomings, and Western medicine has its strengths. Neither should be overly praised nor disparaged; they need to develop together.
As he mused, two women who looked alike came into view, but they were dressed in ordinary clothes, not in white lab coats.
They were probably not there for the exchange and might be part of the organizing team for the big event.
"Uncle Tang, you’re here?"
"Isn’t this Gu Yue? How come you are the one coming this time? Where’s your father?" Tang Sen said.
"My father had something come up at the last minute and will be here in a couple of days. I’m responsible for everything here for the next two days."
"I’m really happy to see Uncle Tang here again, and I’m here to send you greetings on behalf of my father."
Tang Sen nodded repeatedly, his eyes filled with admiration for Gu Yue.
"Little Yue, I remember last time I saw you, you were this tall. Now, you’ve grown into a beautiful young lady."
"Don’t know if there’s a young man you fancy, but Uncle Tang has been waiting to attend your wedding banquet."
Gu Yue smiled shyly and said, "With so many things to handle at home, where would I find the time to think about these things."
"But I will make sure Uncle Tang gets to drink to my wedding. I have some matters to tend to, so I won’t keep you from mingling with everyone else."
As Gu Yue turned around, she happened to see Zhang Hao.
The moment she saw Zhang Hao, her heart skipped a beat.
How could this man look so much like the one who saved her at the airport yesterday?
At the time, she wasn’t fully conscious, and as soon as she opened her eyes, she saw a man.
He had thick eyebrows and big eyes, a good-looking face, but it was all too rushed; she only got one glance before he stood up and left.
Gu Yue hesitated for a moment, and her sister Gu Xing caught up to her, holding a folder in her arms.
"Sister, here’s the list of participants for the conference this time. There are a lot more people than last year," said Gu Xing.
As Gu Xing was speaking, she noticed that her sister’s gaze was fixed ahead, completely ignoring her words.
She too glanced in the direction her sister was looking and was stunned!
It’s him!
Gu Yue quickly turned around: "What do you mean ’it’s him’?"
"Sister, look at that doctor, he’s the one who saved your life yesterday. I didn’t expect he would also attend this medical exchange conference."
With her sister’s prompt, Gu Yue took the initiative to approach him.
Zhang Hao recognized her too; she was the woman he gave emergency treatment to yesterday.
It seemed the world was really too small.
"Hello, my name is Gu Yue, and this is my sister Gu Xing. May I ask your name?"
Zhang Hao extended his hand and said, "My name is Zhang Hao, Zhang of ’archer’ and Hao of ’magnificent righteousness.’"
"Which hospital do you work at?" Gu Yue asked.
"A small hospital, nothing grand. I’m here because my leader valued the opportunity," Zhang Hao replied.
As they shook hands, Gu Yue felt the warmth from Zhang Hao’s palm.
"Doctor Zhang saved my life, and I ought to express my gratitude properly. How about we have a simple meal together after today’s work ends? Would you honor me with your presence?"
Being asked out for a meal by a beautiful woman, Zhang Hao naturally wouldn’t refuse, but he couldn’t ignore Doctor Liu either.
Doctor Liu was very understanding: "I’m getting on in years, and after finishing, I just want to go back to the hotel. You go ahead."
On the first day of the conference, everyone was restrained, and the real exchange had not yet begun. They were all testing each other’s true capabilities.
Zhang Hao was a nobody, constantly looking for an opportunity to make a name for himself.
At four in the afternoon, the first day’s exchange came to an end, and Gu Yue was waiting at the exit of the exhibition center.
When she saw Zhang Hao approaching, she waved at him, and they found a place to have a meal.
Gu Yue was familiar with the area and offered to drive Zhang Hao to his accommodation. Upon asking for the address, she discovered that they were staying at the same hotel.
