<h4>Chapter 980: Chapter 980: Devilish Idea</h4><h4></h4>


    "This Bai Xiao cannot stay here!"


    Jin Xuemin said resolutely.


    Hou Baopu froze; he had thought the teacher was nning to deal with Zhang Huan—Zhang Huan was his real threat.


    He wanted to take over the teacher’s position, and Zhang Huan was his strongestpetitor.


    Bai Xiao, even if she was exceptionally talented, posed no real threat to him, as she couldn’tpare to his qualifications.


    Once he became dean, interns like her could be dismissed back to wherever they came from, and nobody could say anything.


    Why would his teacher need to step in?


    Was this not using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?


    "Teacher, isn’t this unnecessary?"


    "What do you know? Think about it—Zhang Huan is already flourishing in Cardio and Neuro Surgery. He’s one of the strongest contenders to be the next dean. Compared to him, you stillg far behind. You should recognize this by now.


    It’s one thing to ept this gap, but we can create even more distance. For instance, you have advantages in personnel management, introducing advanced equipment to the hospital—these are your aplishments.


    They’re also your edge."


    Hou Baopu indeed excelled in this area, particrly in attracting investments. After the hospital began operating independently, equipment and pharmaceuticals had also be expenses borne by the hospital itself.


    Hiswork of rtionships was his distinct advantage, one that Zhang Huan couldn’t match—this was undeniable.


    Pleased by the teacher’s praise, Hou Baopu felt gratified, but as an adult, he didn’t wear his emotions openly.


    "Teacher, you tter me. Honestly, I’ve only reached where I am today thanks to your guidance. These connections I’ve built are essentially pathways you paved for me. Without your help, how could I have gotten this far?"


    "Enough with the ttery! Do you even realize the gravity of the situation? I’m about to retire and at most, I can hang on for another two years. You’re smart, but it’s all petty shrewdness, and it’s limiting your vision. Youck broader perspective.


    Look, if Bai Xiao stays, Zhang Huan will undoubtedly secure the dean’s position—and then you’re finished," Jin Xuemin said with clear insight.


    "Teacher, how could that happen? Does Bai Xiao have some kind of background?"


    Hou Baopu was anxious—how could he not be? If he became dean, all the benefits were clear to him, including substantialmissions from the pharmaceutical suppliers under his management.


    If he lost the dean’s position, who would even care about him?


    A new dean taking office would likely usher in sweeping reforms.


    The equipment and pharmaceutical industries would undoubtedly be a key focus, with loyal subordinates at the forefront—where would that leave him?


    This was precisely why Hou Baopu was determined to fight for the position.


    "Background is not the problem. The issue is that with Bai Xiao as his ’de,’ Zhang Huan gains confidence and support. Think about it—Zhang Huan is already quite formidable. If Bai Xiao bes a de polished under Zhang Huan’s guidance, with two outstanding talents in Surgery, how many supporters would this win him?


    At that point, their sheer strength would crush youpletely. Where would your so-called advantage be? So, think carefully—should we let Bai Xiao stay or not?"


    Jin Xuemin’s analysis was razor-sharp.


    "But! She’s just an intern—how do we force her to leave? Right now, she’s entered Ruiyin, and both Dr. Xue and Zhang Huan are watching over her closely. Haven’t you noticed how they’ve been taking meticulous care of her? If anything happens, Dr. Xue, with his seniority, might step in with some excuse!" Hou Baopu wasn’t foolish; he could see how Dr. Xue and Zhang Huan were protecting Bai Xiao.


    Truth be told, someone as talented as Bai Xiao was someone he’d also want to recruit.


    If not for theck of opportunity—given that Bai Xiao was Dr. Xue’s student and naturally his adversary—he’d have tried every means to bring such talent under his wing.


    Who wouldn’t want sharp and capable subordinates? Being a dean without reliable staff was a recipe for failure.


    "It’s certainly not easy to handle now—she’s already entered Ruiyin, and forcing her out won’t be straightforward. But difficult or not, we must act. There are always ways. Don’t forget the hospital has joint support projects with hospitals in impoverished mountainous areas. Every year, doctors are sent as part of this initiative, and each termsts one year. Importantly, this is for the nation’s well-being and for patients in dire need—the folks in underprivileged areas get sick too." Jin Xuemin had already devised the solution.


    Upon hearing this, Hou Baopu burst intoughter, "Teacher, you truly have a way! This idea is brilliant—nobody can fault us for it. A year in those remote backwaters? Even a prodigy like her will be a washed-up failure. Teacher, you’re truly incredible."


    The two menughed heartily.


    The idea wasn’t an original one from Jin Xuemin—this method had been used before. This time, circumstances made it the ideal move, perfectly aligning with their support partnership with hospitals in Gui Province’s impoverished regions. Otherwise, dealing with Bai Xiao would indeed have been much harder.


    "You know what to do, right? This matter still requires approval via a general meeting. Zhang Huan surely won’t agree, so ensure the other members are on your side. In the end, it wille down to a vote. We need to make sure Zhang Huan and Dr. Xue have no grounds for objection."


    Hou Baopu nodded, "Rest assured! If I can’t handle this, I’m unworthy of being your student! Teacher, I’ll take care of this, and thetest by tomorrow the list will be finalized. This time, Zhang Huan and Dr. Xue won’t be able to do a thing."


    The twoughed again.


    The next day, sure enough, Zhang Huan saw the list of staff assigned to rural poverty-alleviation assignments—and Bai Xiao was conspicuously listed at the very top.


    Rage washed over Zhang Huan, his face darkening.


    This was obviously a move intended to sabotage Bai Xiao.


    Sending an intern to a remote, impoverished area for a year was nothing short of squandering talent. Once the year was over, her internship would beplete—who would even remember Bai Xiao by then?


    Enraged, he stormed off to find Dr. Xue to discuss the matter.


    Dr. Xue, upon seeing the list, merely smiled.


    "Why are you so upset?"


    Zhang Huan slumped into a chair, "Teacher! How can I not be? Bai Xiao is such a talent—if we kept her here at Ruiyin, I’m certain that after a year of training, she’d shine brilliantly, bing a doctor capable of taking on significant responsibilities. She might even be aprehensive general practitioner proficient in all areas. How crucial would that be? And now you’re sending her to that ce—what can she possibly gain there? What could she learn?"


    "You... That argument won’t hold up with Dean Jin. He has a hundred respectable and legitimate reasons ready to counter you."


    "Still, we can’t just ignore Bai Xiao’s fate, can we?"


    Zhang Huan couldn’tprehend how Dr. Xue remained so calm.


    "Let it go. I, on the contrary, think this could be a valuable opportunity for Bai Xiao. Think about it—rural hospitals with inadequate equipment and harsh conditions. That’s where a doctor’s true capabilities are tested, and it’s where resilience is forged. I believe it’s a good thing. Bai Xiao’s early fame worries me; this could help her grow through setbacks—it’s not a bad thing." Dr. Xue’s reasoning left Zhang Huan silent.


    Could he really argue against his teacher’s rationale?


    But his teacher’s logic was sound.


    Wasn’t there a saying that to entrust someone with great responsibility, they must first endure trials, hardship, and struggle?


    Bai Xiao, indeed, had earned her fame at a young age.