"Could I have everyone's attention for a mont?"
At Du Heng's soft words, the noisy conference room instantly fell silent. All eyes turned to him, particularly noting his calm, expressionless face and his deep, pool-like eyes.
Du Heng glanced around. "I've listened to everyone's ideas, and I have a basic understanding of your needs. Now, allow to share my thoughts."
He paused after this first statent, then continued in a slow, deliberate manner, "First, I will provide an overview of the current status of the stroke research project, so everyone has a comprehensive understanding."
At this point, the Director from the First Affiliated Hospital of JZU interjected, "President Du, we are all very familiar with this project. Perhaps you could get straight to the key points."
Du Heng imdiately shifted his gaze to this director. "You may not have as comprehensive an understanding as you think. Allow to elaborate; it won't take more than a few minutes. If Director Nie feels this is a waste of his ti, he is free to leave now."
Er...
What did he an by that?
Director Nie's eyes instantly turned cold, his gaze fixed on Du Heng.
Since assuming his position, no one in the Jinzhou dical circle had ever dared to address him in such a manner. But just because no one had, didn't an it couldn't be said, or wouldn't be.
Now, Du Heng had said it. Looking at Du Heng's composed eyes, the anger flaring within Director Nie found no outlet. He abruptly realized he had no way to control Du Heng.
Director Nie, feeling a loss of face due to Du Heng's words, remained silent, his expression glacial. The others, however, observed Director Nie with amusent dancing in their eyes.
There was a simple reason for this: apart from Director Nie, everyone else present was a doctor, specifically a practitioner of traditional Chinese dicine. They did not welco his presence.
Seeing that silence had fallen, Du Heng once again addressed the room. "Although this project was secured towards the end of last year, its actual comncent date was back in July of last year.
"Therefore, as of now, the project has been operational for one full year.
"In this past year, the project has directly or indirectly helped over one thousand individuals regain their health, enabling them to live independently or return to work.
"The colleagues who assisted in achieving this include those from the Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese dicine and the Municipal First Hospital."
The representatives from the Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese dicine and the Municipal First Hospital were just beginning to smile when Du Heng continued, "However, the departnt that treated the most patients, accounting for the largest proportion, was the Chinese dicine Departnt of the Zhonghu Health Center. Their team of seven treated over 700 individuals.
"Next was the five-mber team from the Provincial First Hospital, who also managed the treatnt of over two hundred people."
Du Heng unclasped his folded hands, and his right hand began to tap unconsciously on the tabletop, producing a soft TAP, TAP, TAP sound. "Then there's the matter of project funding. Initially, we only had 50,000 yuan, which was quite ager.
"However, as you all now know, the project has produced results. Although not extensive—only one core paper—it's sufficient. The provincial funding has been approved: nearly one million yuan."
Then, his tapping hand struck the table decisively, a dull THUD that startled the preoccupied attendees.
"What am I implying with all this?" Du Heng's voice remained exceedingly soft and composed. "It ans that for this project, I lack neither manpower nor money."
"Xiao Du, what exactly are you trying to say?" The Director from the Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese dicine looked at Du Heng, his expression unreadable.
Du Heng glanced at this Director; he was feeling a bit vexed with him.
This man was one of his forr university professors; he deserved respect. Du Heng himself was also a nominal lecturer at the university—albeit one who hadn't taught many classes—and as a staff mber, he knew he should also respect his superiors.
But this senior's overbearing attitude made him distinctly uncomfortable.
However, Du Heng was a tactful person and chose not to embarrass this forr teacher and current superior. He sidestepped the question and continued, "I understand what you all are getting at. You want my help in training a few doctors, and that's no problem.
"Indeed, I believe it is a very necessary undertaking, even an unavoidable responsibility for . This aligns with my original intention for initiating this project.
"Since everyone is currently so focused on talent cultivation, and we seem to be at an impasse, allow to announce my decision."
The mont the word "decision" was uttered, the expressions of those present shifted once more. They understood then that Du Heng was there to inform them of his terms, not to negotiate.
"To ensure the smooth progression of this project, I have already made arrangents with the Municipal Maternal and Child Health Hospital. We have more than enough beds to accommodate a sufficient number of patients. Therefore, I am not placing any limit on the number of doctors.
"And since everyone here is so affluent, I certainly cannot refuse your generosity.
"Therefore, the training fee for this project will be 150,000 yuan per person. I am prepared to accept any number of participants, with no ti restrictions, and I guarantee comprehensive instruction until mastery."
The expressions in the room changed yet again.
However, seeing that Du Heng clearly had more to say, they suppressed their urge to interject.
"As for the matter of first authorship on research papers, which I know is a concern for everyone, anyone is welco to propose their research direction to . I will do my utmost to guide and ntor them. Whether their final work qualifies for a core journal or a general publication will depend entirely on their individual abilities and efforts.
"Furthermore, regarding project funds, I will allocate them based on individual contributions. However, the majority of the funds will be dedicated to patient care."
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