Chapter 20 — My husband stole my research results and gave them to his juniors

“I'm just a nurse.”

“The topic is also small.”

“Even if someone else takes it away…”

“No one cares either.”

I looked at her.

“Every time I help a patient turn over…”

“It's an additional reduction in the risk of pressure ulcers.”

“It's not a small thing.”

“Your name…”

“It's not a small thing.”

Tears immediately fell from the nurse's eyes. The head nurse stood next to him. Pat her firmly on the shoulder. The Director personally chaired the announcement meeting. At the meeting, he openly admitted that the hospital had serious flaws in managing research projects, verifying funding and changing ownership rights. All topics whose names have been changed will be re-evaluated. All previous incorrect handling decisions will be temporarily suspended and reviewed. All project costs will be reviewed item by item. No one says "bad things at home should not be spread outside." Because what was almost hidden... It's not a bad thing about the hospital. Human life. Taking Diep Thu's testimony quickly progressed. She declared the entire process of falsifying approval documents, signing additional documents, signing instead of medication reconciliation forms, and impersonating research results. Half of the responsibility... She placed it on Tuong Van Chu. The other half... Blame it on being "too eager to improve." But she cried even more. The minutes of testimony became even thicker. When the police took her away. She saw me standing at the end of the hallway. Suddenly took a step away and cried while calling.

“I really regret it!”

“Can you tell me something for me?”

“That you... didn't mean it.”

I stopped walking.

“When the patient is in the Intensive Care Room...”

“I also said I didn't mean it.”

“When those whose right to name was robbed by you shed tears…”

“I also said I didn't mean it.”

“Diep Thu.”

“Not on purpose…”

“It's not a get-out-of-guilt card.”

Diep Thu's eyes completely collapsed.

“You're still young.”

I looked at her.

“Young…”

“It is not a reason to avoid responsibility.”

“It's an opportunity to correct mistakes.”

“But before correcting mistakes…”

“Learn to be responsible.”

After Diep Thu was taken away. Tuong Van Chu was also asked to continue to coordinate the investigation. When passing by me. He stopped. Just overnight... He seemed to have aged ten years. The white blouse has been revoked. The name tag on the chest was also removed. Chairman Tuong used to only need one word to make the whole department silent... Even the nurses in the hallway no longer proactively moved out of his way.

“Thanh Hoa.”

His voice was hoarse.

“We…”

“Do we have to go to this step?”

I looked up at him.

“It's you...”

“I've come to this step myself.”

“It's just... I don't go down with you anymore.”

Tuong Van Chu smiled bitterly.

“How many years as husband and wife…”

“Do you really not have any regrets left?”

I thought for a moment.

“There was.”

"When you gave the medicine I bought for your mother to Diep Thu... I felt regretful."

“When you forced me to be on night duty in her place... I also regretted it.”

"When you said I didn't lack this research achievement... I also felt nostalgic."

“But every time I regret…”

“It was all worn away by your own hands.”

Tuong Van Chu is quiet silent for a long time.

“If you sign the divorce papers…”

“Can I withdraw part of the document?”

I laughed.

“Until now…”

“I still think everything can be traded.”

“Tuong Van Chu.”

“I divorce you…”

“Not in exchange for any conditions.”

“But to completely erase you from my life.”

I gave him the lawyer's letter.

“The request to preserve assets has been accepted by the court.”

“Common assets during the marriage, amounts that show signs of being transferred, and even the medical expenses I once advanced for you…”

“Everything will be resolved according to the legal process.”

“Including your mother obstructing the investigation process and spreading defamatory information about others…”

“Will also be handled according to the law.”

Tuong Van Chu's fingers trembled slightly.

“You are so cruel.”

I calmly replied.

“I just…”

“Finally know how to be fair to yourself.”

Right at that moment. Professor Tan stepped forward.

“Doctor Ha.”

“The Center's car is waiting downstairs.”

“This afternoon the expert meeting of the multi-center project will begin.”

“If you agree…”

“We'll take you to rest first.”

The director also walked over.

“Doctor Ha.”

“In the conclusion of the official investigation, the hospital will restore ownership of her research results.”

“Also...”

“We also hope to invite you as an independent quality assessment expert and participate in the future rectification process.”

I looked at him.

“I can participate in rectification work.”

“But I have three conditions.”

“First, all conclusions about ownership of research results must be public and transparent.”

“Second, all those whose topics were appropriated must in turn receive a written apology and compensation.”

“Third, all treatment costs and future compensation of patient room number 3...”

“Absolutely do not delay for any reason.”

The principal immediately nodded.

"I agree."

I looked towards the patient's family.

“Please write this statement into the meeting minutes.”

The representative of the Legal Department immediately took notes. The man, the patient's family member, stood up.