Although Wang Yanchao had emphasized at the beginning that, considering everyone had to work the next day, in principle, people should try not to drink at this welcome banquet, how could it be a real welcome banquet without drinking? Eventually, under the proposal of some doctors and Wang Yanchao's own happiness, a few bottles of alcohol were brought out.
Since it was a welcome for Ye Xiu to join the department, it was natural for everyone to toast to him.
As the saying goes, "good wine needs no bush," and these toasts were mandatory.
Although Ye Xiu didn't particularly enjoy drinking, he understood the protocol and didn't dampen the spirits of others. He simply drank whatever was offered.
Only after finishing the three rounds of toasts, led by Wang Yanchao, did Ye Xiu sit down to eat.
Both Wang Yanchao and Huang Maoqing, the two directors, also stopped drinking for the time being.
As for the other doctors, nobody dared to stir up trouble at this moment, especially with Wang Yanchao and Huang Maoqing present. Plus, after downing three glasses, they needed a break. And most importantly, they were all hungry and just wanted to focus on eating first.
However, just as everyone was happily and calmly enjoying their meal, Zheng Wenbo stood up, picked up his glass, and walked over to Wang Yanchao.
"Director Wang, let me toast to you! It's been over a month since I joined the department, and I'm very grateful for your care!"
Approaching Wang Yanchao, Zheng Wenbo spoke sincerely.
"Dr. Zheng, you're too kind."
Seeing Zheng Wenbo, Wang Yanchao's eyes flashed with a hint of disgust, especially as he looked at Zheng Wenbo's hypocritical expression. He felt repulsed, but he ultimately didn't want to embarrass Zheng Wenbo publicly. Thinking of Zheng Wenbo's uncle, Director Zheng, he didn't directly embarrass him in public and instead raised his glass and took a sip.
Seeing Wang Yanchao only take a sip after Zheng Wenbo's toast, Zheng Wenbo's eyes flashed with anger. This old bastard, Wang Yanchao, really didn't regard him, Zheng Wenbo, highly.
But he still didn't dare to openly confront Wang Yanchao. His uncle had warned him before about Wang Yanchao's special position in the hospital, advising him not to offend Wang Yanchao for the time being. So, for this past month, he had been relatively obedient in front of Wang Yanchao, even when Wang Yanchao showed him a cold face. He had endured it.
And for the sake of his bigger plans, it wasn't suitable to lose his temper now.
Today, he'd endure it for now, but one day, he'd make Wang Yanchao regret it.
With his anger suppressed, Zheng Wenbo turned his gaze to Ye Xiu, putting on a fake smile. "Dr. Ye, aren't you going to toast Director Wang?"
Hearing Zheng Wenbo's words, Ye Xiu and Wang Yanchao both furrowed their brows slightly. This Zheng Wenbo was overstepping his bounds. But Ye Xiu still raised his glass to Wang Yanchao. "Director Wang, I also toast to you! Thank you for your care!"
Regardless, he did feel grateful to Wang Yanchao.
"Dr. Ye, you're too kind. Once again, welcome to our department. Remember, if you encounter any problems at work, remember to tell me."
Wang Yanchao quickly raised his glass, smiled, clinked glasses with Ye Xiu, and then downed his drink.
Great!
When I toast to you, you just take a sip!
When Ye Xiu toasts to you, you drink it all in one go!
Even though he knew Wang Yanchao was just putting on a show, Zheng Wenbo's eyes still flashed with resentment. This Wang Yanchao, he could only drink a bit when Zheng Wenbo toasted him. But when Ye Xiu toasted him, he drank it all in one go.
Despite knowing it was an act, Zheng Wenbo couldn't help feeling angry, almost like he was going to spew fire from his eyes.
I'll endure it. I'll endure it for now!
Now, it's time to deal with that Ye surname!
With his anger suppressed, Zheng Wenbo turned his head, forcing a fake smile on his face as he raised his glass to Ye Xiu. "Dr. Ye, both of us studied abroad, so this is a kind of fate. Come, let's toast to your arrival in the department."
In the private room, everyone looked at Zheng Wenbo in disbelief. Did he just voluntarily toast to Ye Xiu?
Zheng Wenbo, a high-achieving graduate from Kansas, and also the nephew of Director Zheng, had been arrogant and aloof since joining the department over a month ago. With his background, he rarely showed any favor to his colleagues. It was surprising to see him toast to Ye Xiu. Did Zheng Wenbo really see Ye Xiu, who had just arrived a couple of days ago, as his equal?
Wang Yanchao, Huang Maoqing, and others were also surprised. This Zheng guy had suddenly changed?
Ye Xiu was also taken aback. Just this afternoon, hadn't he and Zheng Wenbo clashed over differing opinions on traditional Chinese medicine? Wasn't Zheng Wenbo hostile to him? Did Zheng Wenbo change his mind?
"Is something wrong, Dr. Ye? Won't you return the favor to Director Wang?"
While Ye Xiu was still in shock, Zheng Wenbo spoke again.
"Dr. Zheng jests. It's an honor to toast with Dr. Zheng," Ye Xiu replied, raising his glass to Zheng Wenbo.
Despite everything, Ye Xiu wasn't one to hold grudges. Even in this situation, he chose to be polite and not to mind the details too much. He was willing to say a few kind words.
Unfortunately, while Ye Xiu wanted to be kind, Zheng Wenbo had no intention of reciprocating.
After a hearty laugh, Zheng Wenbo's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. He turned his head, facing the other colleagues in the room with a smile. "Fellow colleagues, today is our welcome banquet for Dr. Ye. Let's not just focus on eating. I propose that each of us toast to Dr. Ye tonight to welcome him to the department. What do you think?"
Toast to Ye Xiu?
Hearing Zheng Wenbo's proposal, the expressions of Wang Yanchao, Huang Maoqing, and those who were familiar with Ye Xiu, like the beautiful nurse Su Dongmei, all changed.
If everyone toasted to Ye Xiu, with dozens of people in this private room, Ye Xiu would definitely be overwhelmed, right?
Moreover, Ye Xiu's appearance, so refined and gentle, didn't seem like someone who could handle heavy drinking!
Why would Zheng Wenbo voluntarily toast to Ye Xiu? He wasn't really seeing Ye Xiu in a new light, but a different kind of light!
This move was ruthless. Zheng Wenbo had put them in a difficult position. If they didn't toast to Ye Xiu, it would be disrespectful. But if they did, Ye Xiu would likely be overwhelmed.
I knew it! Zheng Wenbo must have some grudge against Ye Xiu. But why? Ye Xiu had only been here for two days and had kept a low profile. Could it be jealousy because Director Wang had organized this welcome banquet for Ye Xiu?
Poor Ye Xiu! He had unknowingly offended Zheng Wenbo, the rich kid!
The doctors in the room were not fools. They quickly understood the situation and couldn't help but sympathize with Ye Xiu. With a gaze full of pity, those who shared an office with Ye Xiu looked at him. Poor kid, he had inexplicably offended Zheng Wenbo, the rich kid, and now he was paying the price.
Ye Xiu's expression changed slightly.
He hadn't expected Zheng Wenbo to pull such a move.
When Zheng Wenbo toasted him earlier, Ye Xiu had some doubts, but he hadn't thought much of it. He was willing to think the best of Zheng Wenbo and believed he was trying to mend their relationship after their disagreement about traditional Chinese medicine. But now it seemed he had been too naive.
Not everyone in this world was as open-minded, kind, and willing to be good to others as he was.
Ye Xiu's gaze turned cold as he looked at Zheng Wenbo.
Ye Xiu was truly angry now. In the afternoon, he and Zheng Wenbo had only disagreed on their opinions about traditional Chinese medicine. Now, this guy Zheng Wenbo wanted to play dirty tricks on him?
Did Zheng Wenbo really think Ye Xiu was easy to bully?
Since you've shown no mercy, wanting to harm me, then don't blame me for reciprocating!
Ye Xiu stared coldly at Zheng Wenbo, his eyes flashing with a hint of frostiness. He had made up his mind to teach Zheng Wenbo a lesson.