"Speaking of which, this seems like the first ti we've done rounds together as a couple," Chen Yu said to Jounouchi Hiromi as they walked towards the ward.
"How can it be the first ti? I've always been with you during the director's and professor's rounds, and last ti when you covered for Professor Kube, I was there with you too, right?" Jounouchi Hiromi asked back, puzzled by what Chen Yu ant.
"I'm talking about the regular rounds, you've never accompanied on ward inspections before," Chen Yu said with a smile. It was just a figure of speech with no particular significance, but he still asked Jounouchi Hiromi, "How does it feel to do rounds as a professor? Professor Jounouchi~."
Hearing Chen Yu say this, Jounouchi Hiromi realized her husband was teasing her.
Rolling her eyes in annoyance, Jounouchi Hiromi scrunched up her nose and responded, "What would be different? I'm not the chief professor, and when I do rounds, I still follow a bunch of people. Isn't it still about inspecting the wards and checking on the patients?"
"Tsk-tsk, my dear wife, you clearly haven't understood; being a professor is not the sa as being an ordinary doctor," Chen Yu said, holding back his laughter, as if anticipating a good show; "If there were no perks to being a professor, why would every doctor in the hospital be vying for this position?"
When Chen Yu ntioned perks, Jounouchi Hiromi ca to an epiphany with an "Oh," and then said, "But it doesn't really an anything, does it? Not to ntion I never accept red envelopes. Even if I did, what good would it do us? Does money have any aning for us anymore?"
No wonder Jounouchi Hiromi would ask that; she was always the type of person who was content as long as she had enough money, and being a doctor, part of the high-inco bracket, she never worried about money.
After getting together with Chen Yu, who also wasn't exactly short on cash, although they didn't live a life of luxury, they certainly had enough money for their needs.
As for Jounouchi Hiromi, after she beca a Transcendent thanks to Chen Yu's guidance, she certainly did develop a fondness for shiny things due to the influence of the giant dragon's bloodline, but it was rely a collecting hobby, not a genuine desire to roll in gold coins like a giant dragon every day.
Besides, even if she really wanted to roll in gold coins, borrowing so of Xiao Lan's treasure to roll around in would not be a problem at all. She could even swim a thousand ters freestyle in there.
As for Chen Yu, Jounouchi Hiromi didn't understand what use money had for a Demigod.
"Money always has its significance; having money can be very convenient for maintaining a normal life," Chen Yu said with a smile, not believing that money was aningless to him: "Furthermore, my dear, you must understand that sotis, not accepting a patient's gift can be seen as distrust. Especially when you're a professor, if you don't accept their gifts, they might think they've offended you."
What Chen Yu said was a common reality in Japanese hospitals, especially in University Hospitals, where it was customary for patients to give gifts to doctors. Although the entire dical institution is working to correct this behavior, and doctors are not allowed to accept gifts,
in many people's traditional beliefs, if a doctor does not accept a gift, they might take it to an that the doctor is displeased or thinks the gift isn't generous enough; the next ti you need treatnt, the doctor might not put their heart into it.
"That's true, but for patients, being sick is already a huge expense. If doctors also accept gifts, doesn't that just make things worse for the patients?" Jounouchi Hiromi knew exactly what the so-called tradition was, and sotis it wasn't the doctors who wanted the gifts, but she still frowned upon it.
Faced with Jounouchi Hiromi's retort, Chen Yu wasn't phased and just smiled before saying, "That's correct, but if it's sothing like snacks or fruits, it's okay to accept them. After all, it's a token of their gratitude. But if it's money, better not to accept it, just in case you attract the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office Special Investigation Departnt; that would be troubleso."
Chen Yu was joking; although the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office Special Investigation Departnt specialized in investigating bribery and corruption, a doctor accepting a red envelope wasn't enough to draw their attention.
While the two were joking around, two n carrying black briefcases, dressed in black suits, approached them.
"Excuse , are you Professor Chen Yu? Hello, we are from the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office Special Search Departnt. We'd like to consult with you about a few matters. Do you have a mont?" one of the n said as he showed his credentials to Chen Yu, asking politely.
Looking at the credentials before him, Chen Yu was a bit confused. Even as a Demigod, he had not reached the point of having his every word obeyed; how had the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office shown up just as he ntioned them?
However, after taking a look at the credentials, Chen Yu asked, "May I know what it's about? Surely it's not about embezzling or accepting bribes? I don't think that, as a doctor, even if I were involved in such behavior, it would be enough to bring you from the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office to ?"
"Please be assured that our visit is rely to consult with you about so matters, and it has nothing to do with you personally," perhaps knowing the reputation of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office, the man explained, "Currently, we are investigating a corruption case involving officials. However, an important person related to this case is staying at your hospital for treatnt. We need to get his testimony, but it requires the permission of the attending physician, who happens to be you, Professor Chen Yu."
"My patient? Sorry, I have been traveling abroad and only returned to the hospital today. I need to understand the situation before I can respond to your questions. If the patient is physically able to answer your questions, then of course there's no problem, but if the patient's condition can't withstand your questioning, then I can only apologize. As a doctor, our priority must always be the patient's health. Please understand that," Chen Yu said, understandingly nodding as he explained to the man.
Hearing this, the man frowned slightly and asked Chen Yu, "Then, Professor Chen Yu, how long will you need to provide a response?"
"I can't say for sure; I haven't even seen the patient yet, so I can't give you an answer. I'm about to do rounds in the ward now. After I finish and understand the patient's condition, we can discuss this matter. You can wait for in my office. For now, if you'll excuse ," Chen Yu finished speaking and walked towards the hospital ward with Jounouchi Hiromi, who was trying to hold back her laughter, by his side.
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