Surgery Godfather
Chapter 1322 - 999: Secret Investigation_2

Chapter 1322: Chapter 999: Secret Investigation_2

Principal Ruo thought for a moment and said, "It’s okay, you’ve done so many projects, everyone knows what level you’re at. Today both you and Xiao Lu are sick, and the computer data has been lost, plus you’ve been working too hard because of your family’s troubles, things might be a bit chaotic. However, you need to adjust your mood quickly, and it’s perfectly fine to rest for a few days."

Although Principal Ruo was not satisfied with Guan Ruyan’s performance today, he couldn’t deny him as a person or his academic achievements because of one mistake. More than ever, as the principal, he needed to encourage and support Guan Ruyan, even if there were any doubts they had to be quietly clarified behind the scenes. This kind of thing, if not handled with care, could easily hurt young talent and dishearten them.

"Thank you, Principal Ruo," said Guan Ruyan, quite moved.

After the meeting, Principal Ruo asked Academician Xiang and Yang Ping to sit in his office for a while and wait for him; he wanted to see a few experts off. Yang Ping rarely visited Nandu Medical University, and they wanted to have a good chat with him. Although Sanbo Hospital was no longer directly affiliated with Nandu Medical University, the cooperative relationship still remained.

When Principal Ruo finished his duties, it was already a little after seven o’clock. By then, there weren’t many people in the office building. The three of them sat down in Principal Ruo’s office to have a good chat. Academician Xiang said, seeing that there were no outsiders, "Let me say a couple of words. I feel like Guan Ruyan’s behavior has been abnormal not just once, but many times. A few times when I’ve talked to him about his projects, something always felt off, but I couldn’t pinpoint what it was. Today’s events made me realize, but first, let me be clear: I only have a feeling, no evidence, so what I say today stays between the three of us."

"Go ahead!" Principal Ruo said, looking deeply concerned.

Academician Xiang pondered for a moment: "I’ve interacted with Guan Ruyan and Lu Xiaolu not just once or twice, and I can’t help feeling that Lu Xiaolu’s academic foundation far exceeds Guan Ruyan’s. I am more inclined to believe that many of the papers and projects belong to Lu Xiaolu because every time I chat with Lu Xiaolu about a project, his understanding is very profound, whereas Guan Ruyan always seems to skim the surface."

Principal Ruo did not speak; he paced back and forth in his office as if contemplating something.

"Professor Yang, what do you think?"

This matter was of great importance; any misunderstanding could not only hurt an outstanding talent but also cause a chain reaction, potentially causing irreparable psychological trauma to the entire talent pool.

"I haven’t had much contact with Guan Ruyan, I’ve interacted more with Lu Xiaolu, who is indeed an exceptional talent. He has a keen sense for the direction of development within his field, and moreover, the questions that Professor Guan failed to clarify at today’s meeting, Lu Xiaolu had already explained them clearly to me in an informal conversation. Additionally, I feel that as the leader of a project, even if one is only responsible for the design and leaves the hands-on work to others, one should still be able to answer questions without the materials." Yang Ping could only offer his objective opinion and stick to the facts without making any managerial judgments, to avoid misleading others.

Principal Ruo resumed his pacing and then sat down on the sofa. It was already the end of the workday, and since it was Friday, the entire floor was now very quiet, with no one likely to visit Principal Ruo’s office.

"This is a serious matter, and we must not act rashly, but we cannot ignore it. How about this: I will arrange for Guan Ruyan to hold an academic summary in the form of a defense, where he presents all his major academic achievements for review. As for the reason, it’s a new procedure before applying for the Outstanding Young Talent award. Moreover, I will pick all the new candidates for the Outstanding Young Talent award to undergo this kind of defense so that there will be no suspicion of targeting him personally. For the defense experts, we need to carefully consider our choices. Elder Xiang, I will trouble you to personally oversee this, and Professor Yang, please make time to attend as well. As for the other defense experts, I will invite several top young talents from this field, especially those who are bold enough to speak their minds. Obviously, sycophants and yes-men won’t do."

Principal Ruo was still cautious in dealing with the matter, for now, it was all based on feeling, and he couldn’t let that jeopardize the future of a young outstanding talent.

"That would be best, as it would not be obvious and would clear up the situation," Academician Xiang agreed, evidently considering Principal Ruo’s approach effective.

Yang Ping also agreed with the plan, which would not only serve investigative purposes but also, in case it was all a misunderstanding, wouldn’t cause any negative impact, as it would be a normal defense procedure that all the Outstanding Young Talent candidates go through.

"However, we must keep this matter contained to just the three of us for now," Principal Ruo proposed.

The issue was significant and any carelessness could easily lead to misunderstandings. Everyone understood the gravity of the situation, which is why they had gathered in the office for a private discussion long after the meeting had ended.

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At three o’clock the next afternoon, every available staff member at Sanbo Hospital sprang into action, some dashed out while others crowded by the windows overlooking the hospital’s surrounding roads, all eagerly anticipating Doctor Wen’s nude run which had generated great excitement. The surgeons who were operating in the Operating Room kept inquiring to the medical staff below whether Doctor Wen’s streak had started yet.

Many people rushed to the first floor of the hospital, so how come nobody spotted Doctor Wen? Wasn’t he supposed to streak right at three o’clock? From which door did he start? The problem is, no sign of him was found at any of the four exits—east, south, west, or north.

Director Zhao walked along the hospital’s main corridor with a stern face, followed by four or five security guards holding anti-riot forks. Muttering under his breath, Director Zhao said, "You all recognize Wen Ruzheng, right? If you see him, don’t hesitate—fork him in place, then wrap him in a blanket and drag him to the administrative building. Truly lawless, as if we really have no way to control him."

"Be careful not to hurt him. The forks are protective, right? They won’t injure him, will they?" Director Zhao stopped and turned back to check the forks.

The security guard said, "Don’t worry, they’re all covered with thick cotton padding, won’t hurt anyone."

"That’s good. Be very careful! We mustn’t let him fall over. If he gets away without being forked, don’t chase after him; there are too many cars outside, and we don’t want him running into traffic to avoid us."

The security guard replied, "Understood. Our coordination is excellent; there won’t be any accidental injuries."

Director Zhao thought for a moment and then said, "Actually, let’s not use the forks. When we see him, we’ll surround him from all sides and just grab him, then wrap him in a blanket and carry him to the administrative building."

All the preparation with the forks and now they’re not going to use them? The security guards were quite reluctant to let go.

"Throw the forks away for now, catch him with bare hands." Director Zhao personally took the forks from the guards and tossed them on the side of the road.

"Let’s go, catch the man. How come there aren’t many people around?" Director Zhao was puzzled. Last time there was a streaking event, the target was easily spotted. How come he couldn’t see the man today?

The few security guards sent out to look for Doctor Wen all came back with no sightings to report. Strange, this was completely out of character for Doctor Wen; he would never flee from the scene.

It wasn’t just the security guards searching; many bystanders, especially students, were looking for Wen Ruzheng. Why was there no sign of him? On such a lively occasion, how could the main character be absent? It seemed impossible for him to have chickened out.

In the hospital’s group chat, a message from Wen Ruzheng popped up: "I have fulfilled my bet at three o’clock this morning, by running three laps around the hospital completely naked!"

The three o’clock he posted about wasn’t in the afternoon, it was in the early hours of the morning, shockingly at three in the morning. Was there anyone who could vouch for him? No one had seen it, he couldn’t just say he did it and that be that.

Immediately, the group chat erupted in outrage. Everyone was extremely angry; it was clear deception.

"I never lie. The fact that you didn’t see it doesn’t prove I didn’t run it. You can’t just—" Wen Ruzheng tried to defend himself.

The three o’clock he posted about wasn’t in the afternoon, it was in the early hours of the morning, shockingly at three in the morning. Was there anyone who could vouch for him? No one had seen it, he couldn’t just say he did it and that be that.

Immediately, the group chat erupted in outrage. Everyone was extremely angry; it was clear deception.

"I never lie. The fact that you didn’t see it doesn’t prove I didn’t run it. You can’t just—" Wen Ruzheng tried to defend himself.

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