Upon learning the true extent of Ye Xiu's skills, and especially after realizing how highly Wang Yanchao valued him, the medical staff in the outpatient department naturally couldn't treat Ye Xiu the way they had before.
In fact, even without Wang Yanchao's announcement and his high regard for Ye Xiu, the staff in the respiratory department, where medical expertise was held in high esteem, would have already changed their attitude toward Ye Xiu after witnessing his abilities.
They certainly didn't dare to leave all the patients to Ye Xiu anymore, nor did they feel right about doing so. Given Ye Xiu's exceptional skills and his tireless dedication, they couldn't in good conscience shirk their duties while Ye Xiu worked so hard.
But they were astonished to find that even if they wanted to avoid this, they couldn't stop it from happening. Patients themselves often requested to see Ye Xiu specifically.
There was nothing they could do about it. They couldn't tell patients not to choose Ye Xiu, nor could they claim that seeing them would be the same as seeing Ye Xiu. They knew their skills didn't match up to his.
They were amazed to discover that in just over a week, Ye Xiu had already gained a bit of a reputation locally.
In contrast, how many patients specifically sought them out despite their many years of practice? They couldn't help but acknowledge the gap in their abilities.
Thinking back to how they had once anticipated Ye Xiu's failure, believing he was incompetent, they felt a pang of shame.
What impressed the doctors and nurses even more was that Ye Xiu maintained his habit of starting consultations early in the morning and continuing late into the evening, without taking breaks, despite Wang Yanchao's endorsement and the special treatment he was afforded. He even refused the breaks the nurses tried to schedule for him.
As days passed, his colleagues began to understand how Ye Xiu had honed his medical skills—it was through sheer hard work. Coming in early, staying late, working tirelessly day after day. His colleagues secretly gave him the nickname "Workaholic."
Inspired by Ye Xiu, many other doctors began to study more diligently, come to work earlier, and stay later. They didn't want to lag behind a young doctor who was so dedicated and skilled.
Wang Yanchao, the department head, noticed this shift in atmosphere and couldn't be happier. He grew even more appreciative of Ye Xiu and felt proud of his decision to hire him.
"Wow! Our Ice Queen saved someone at a car accident scene!"
"She performed a surgery that usually requires several chief physicians, saving someone from the brink of death!"
"Yeah, no wonder she's already a deputy chief physician at such a young age. Her skills are amazing. Our hospital's reputation is soaring because of her!"
"…"
One day after lunch, Ye Xiu went to the inpatient department as usual to check on the patients. As soon as he arrived, he heard excited discussions in the hallway.
After being exposed by Wang Yanchao, Ye Xiu had initially thought about stopping his rounds, but Wang Yanchao insisted he continue as long as he had the time, and none of the other doctors objected. So, he kept it up.
Saving someone at a car accident scene?
Is this about that incident?
If so, wasn't that a while ago?
Why is it suddenly being talked about now?
Ye Xiu was momentarily puzzled by the conversations he overheard.
"Dr. Ye, you're here! Are you going on your rounds again?"
A nearby doctor noticed Ye Xiu and greeted him warmly.
"Yes," Ye Xiu replied with a smile.
"Dr. Ye, you're really something. Are you made of iron? Don't you ever get tired? You start early, finish late, and don't even rest at noon! And you're always so energetic!"
Another doctor looked at Ye Xiu with admiration.
The other doctors also looked at him with respect. They had tried to follow Ye Xiu's example but couldn't keep up for more than a day or two.
"I like to exercise regularly, so I'm in pretty good shape," Ye Xiu said with a smile. "By the way, I heard you mentioning something about saving someone at a car accident scene. What's that about?"
"Dr. Ye, you haven't heard? It's the big news today! Our neurosurgery department's Ice Queen saved someone at a car accident scene over a week ago, and it made the news on the city's main channel!"
One doctor excitedly explained.
"Right, Dr. Ye, you're new here, so you might not know about the Ice Queen. Let me tell you, she's the most famous beauty in our hospital. She's a true goddess, more beautiful than any actress. But unfortunately, she's very cold and distant, especially towards men. Everyone keeps their distance from her."
As he spoke about the Ice Queen's beauty, the doctor's face showed a hint of infatuation. But then, recalling her icy demeanor, he shuddered and snapped back to reality.
"Was the person saved?"
Ye Xiu thought about Zhao Ruobing's cold demeanor. It was indeed intimidating for most men, but he wasn't one to gossip. His concern was for the patient's condition, which was why he had asked.
"Of course, the person was saved! Otherwise, how could it have made the news? Apparently, the patient himself requested the media coverage to thank the Ice Queen!"
Another doctor chimed in.
"No wonder he was so grateful. The patient was in a critical condition, with multiple organ injuries—heart, liver, spleen, kidneys. Many doctors on the scene didn't think he could be saved, but the Ice Queen insisted on performing the surgery."
"Yeah, the guy was really lucky to have her. And she's incredible. Even an expert from Xiehe Hospital said the patient's condition was extremely dangerous and that they might not have been able to save him. The expert expressed admiration for the Ice Queen's skills!"
"Those who said she only got promoted because of connections are eating their words now! She didn't say anything, just proved herself with her skills!"
"…"
The doctors continued to discuss the incident animatedly. Stories about a beautiful and talented woman always attracted attention, especially when the story was as dramatic as this.
Listening to them, Ye Xiu smiled. Zhao Ruobing's medical skills and decisiveness were indeed impressive. He admired her determination. If it weren't for her decisiveness, he wouldn't have had the chance to save the patient.
Knowing that the patient was now recovering well, Ye Xiu felt a sense of relief. He had been too busy to follow up after his initial visit. If not for today's conversation, he might have forgotten about it entirely.
"Dr. Ye, I'm telling you, you haven't seen the Ice Queen. Otherwise, you wouldn't be so calm. Her beauty is unreal. People say beauty and brains are usually mutually exclusive, but she has both. It's almost otherworldly. I wonder which man will ever win her over."
The doctors noticed Ye Xiu's calm demeanor and tried to pull him into the conversation.
Beautiful?
Yes, very beautiful.
Intelligent and capable… Being a deputy chief physician at such a young age proves that…
But… that icy demeanor and aura…
Ye Xiu thought about Zhao Ruobing's image and couldn't help but shake his head inwardly. Even he couldn't imagine what it would be like to face such a person every day.
"Dr. Ye, I remember you're single, right? You should give it a shot. Maybe you can melt the Ice Queen's heart!"
A doctor suddenly suggested, looking at Ye Xiu with a playful smile.
"Yes, our Dr. Ye is young, handsome, and highly skilled. You should consider it!"
"…"
The other doctors also teased Ye Xiu with playful and suggestive smiles.