Chapter 21 - SMIRK

The next day, the conference center on the left-wing of the hospital was overflowing with doctors and hospital staff. It was the most awaited general meeting. Rumor is that the new CEO will be announced.

The Vice President stood at the podium and spoke to everyone, "I am He Ming the VP of GM General Hospital. Recently, the management has undergone reconstructing because of the ongoing investigation of the Chen family. As it has been rumored, the previous leader who had been managing the hospital for the last 5 years has voluntarily stepped down and admitted his connections to Finance Minister Chen's cases. After much deliberation by the hospital board, a decision has been made. It's a great privilege to introduce the new leader because this person has achieved an amazing feat in this industry. With this person's leadership, I believe the hospital will grow bigger and excel in terms of delivering world-class health care programs. Let us please welcome —" he paused to look on the front row.

Dr. Zhao who was sitting on the front was unable to hide how he feels at the moment. Elation was all over his face. He was unable to think of anything else except standing in front. He wanted to uproot himself from the chair but held himself, not wanting to be obvious.

Yes. He muttered. The hospital was within his grasp. Even if he depleted his reserved funds, it didn't matter. Because once he will be in control of this institution, he'll recover his losses ten times or even more. The first thing he was going to do was to make Dr. Luo bend to him because she was given much freedom by Chairman Chen so he felt threatened by her. He will not fire her. At present, Dr. Luo has a quota for the operation she performs every week. Once he sits as the new CEO, he will remove that. Let her work more for money. With her reputation, VIP patients are more than willing to pay more to get her to be their surgeon. Just imagining the money, exhilaration surged in him that he erected himself from the chair and waited for his name to be called. However, the next second, his expression turned sour when he heard, "Let us please welcome Miss Ji, the Vice President of New Life Healthcare Corporation."

Dr. Zhao's thoughts scrambled and he told himself he just misheard it. But when his line of sight fell to the stage, a woman strutted to the podium. At the same moment, there was a sudden onset of nausea and the feeling of lightheadedness. Dr. Zhao's knees wobbled that he had to steady himself. Many eyes were on him so he masked his disappointment and anger with a smile and explained, "Sorry. I was too excited to cheer."

Everyone believed him so they stood and thunderous clap continued to echo inside the hall. When everyone returned to their seats, Ji Min took the microphone.

"Hello, I am Ji Min. Thank you for the warm welcome. I just want to make it short and don't want to beat around the bush so please listen carefully. First of all, I will be in charge of the hospital's operation from now on. The Board of Directors will no longer make decisions for the hospital. All management related things will be handled by New Life Healthcare Corporation. Second, unlike other hospitals acquired by NLHC, GM General Hospital will retain its name. Third, Starting today, change is coming. In the past years, GM Gen. only catered to the upper class. But we are going to reshape the system and we will start programs that will cater all income brackets, especially to those who can't afford proper healthcare." Ji Min paused as there were murmurs in the audience.

This is too bold. How could the CEO propose something preposterous? If this has to be put forward, there will be a massive shakeup in the management. Moreover, will NLHC be willing to cover all the fundings?

"Now everyone thinks I am crazy. Well, I am crazy." Ji Min gave them a beautiful arc before adding on, "Over the years, the disparity of services rendered to the rich and the poor has created enormous problems in the society. NLHC believes that proper healthcare services should be available to anyone regardless of who they are and what's their worth. Starting today, we will no longer turn away patients who couldn't afford treatment in this hospital. I know what's on your mind at this moment, where will the funds come from? Fret not, to kick off this project, 300 million yuan has been pledged by an anonymous donor. On top of that, there's NLHC backing us up. Lastly, put your mind at ease, I won't be firing anyone soon unless you committed an unforgivable crime. I expect everyone's participation so please take a look at the plan." Two women started handing out documents. At the same time, nobody noticed that Ji Min winked at Luo Jingyi who was sitting at the far end of the first row.

Luo Jingyi nodded and studied everyone's faces. Most people in the room haven't expected the outcome. Rumors flew here and there. But nobody had ever guessed that the hospital will become under New Life Healthcare Corporation. Being under a reputable global brand, there was excitement in everyone's heart.

On the other hand, Dr. Zhao who dreamed of this moment every night was sported with an ugly expression, especially when he heard the 300 million yuan donation.

It's not a coincidence. He thought.

Did someone set me up?

Who would it be?

When he felt someone staring at him, he glances on the side and found Dr. Luo smirking at him.

…..

An hour later, Dr. Zhao picked the object that was sitting on his table hand and threw it to his assistant, not caring if the other person gets hurt.

"What do you mean you couldn't contact Director Ma?!" He snapped with his nostrils flaring and his veins straining against his skin.

Looking at Dr. Zhao being insane with rage, the assistant nervously muttered, "His phone has been turned off. I called his wife and she said Director Ma flew overseas. His location is unknown."

Dr. Zhao felt his world crumbled. There were uncontrollable body tremors inside him that pushed him to kick the table.

He spent all his damn money in securing that position. Why?! His money's gone. His current status is unknown.

NLHC will definitely investigate. He thought.

What would I do now?

However, before he can make another move, uniformed men rushed inside his office.

"Dr. Zhao, you are under arrest for illegal distribution of fake medications."

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Luo Jingyi: No Yun Jing today? (wondering eyes)

Author: It's Yun Jinghan. Why you miss him?

Luo Jingyi: No (shyly shakes head repeatedly with a blush on her face)

Author: (???????? at the same time, concocting a plan in her head) Don't worry, in the next chapters, he'll bother you to death.

Luo Jingyi: (Regretting why she asked in the first place) ????????????

Author: (????????) Be careful what you ask for.