Chapter 16 — On my first day as Director, I was kicked out of the cafeteria by the resident doctor

Chapter 21 On the day of resignation procedures, To Nha Lam did something that surprised everyone in the hospital. She did not leave quietly. She stood in the lobby on the first floor of the dormitory for two hours. From nine o'clock in the morning to eleven o'clock. In his hand, he held up an A4 piece of paper with the words printed in large letters:

“I was fired by the Director, because I sat in her husband's chair.”

Nurses, doctors, patients' families, visitors, and passersby all see it. Some people take photos, some people record videos. When Han Man called me, her voice was tense.

“Director Co, please come down and take a look.”

When I went downstairs, the large hall was surrounded by a circle of people. The security guard stood nearby, confused, not knowing whether to intervene or not. To Nha Lam saw me coming and immediately raised the paper higher.

"Arrived? Director Co is here!"

Her voice echoed throughout the hall.

"Everyone, look, this is the new Director of Hai Thanh Hospital 1, Co Thanh Ninh. She fired me because her husband was close to me. A doctor who worked diligently for a year and a half, just because of her personal grudge, she lost her rice bowl."

The crowd gathered around to watch more and more. Some people whispered, some raised their phones to record. I walked in front of her. The distance is less than two meters.

“To Nha Lam.”

“Don't call me names, you have no qualifications.”

"The reason why she was fired is clearly stated in the document from the Human Resources Department. Her education does not meet the standards of attracting talented people, and the employment approval procedures violate regulations."

“That was because you forced the Human Resources Department to write!”

"You have the right to appeal the Human Resources Department's appraisal process. Make an internal complaint through the Human Resources Department. If you are not satisfied with the results, you can apply for labor arbitration. These channels, today in front of everyone, I inform you, you can use them."

“But what you are doing now is not a complaint, but a scolding.”

To Nha Lam's hand trembled.

“You just want me to leave quietly, not letting me speak.”

"I don't forbid you to speak up. But you must speak with evidence, don't just use emotions."

In the crowd gathered around, people began to talk loudly and loudly.

“It seems like you don't have enough qualifications to get fired…”

"Isn't it because you came last in the exam? I've seen the publicly posted scoreboard..."

“She said the Director took personal revenge, but hasn't the provincial inspection team already returned to investigate…”

When To Nha Lam heard these rumors, her face began to change. She glanced around the crowd.

"What do you know? You only hear one side from her!"

At this moment, a voice rang out from the outer circle of the crowd.

“To Nha Lam, stop causing trouble.”

Everyone turned their heads to look back. Phuong Tri Vien stood at the edge of the crowd. He was wearing casual clothes, not a blouse. He was carrying a plastic bag in his hand, looking like he had just come back from shopping. To Nha Lam saw him and was stunned for a moment.

“Director Phuong…”

“You making such a fuss doesn't benefit yourself at all.”

"I'm not afraid! I've been fired from my job, what are you afraid of?"

"Whether you're scared or not is your business. But you're screaming unjustly, saying you were kicked out for sitting in a chair."

Phuong Tri Vien stopped.

“Then I ask you, your test scores, what is in your heart understand? Is your degree qualified to attract talented people? Do you understand? During the past year and a half in the Department of Bones and Joints, whose connections did you use and what privileges did you enjoy? Don't you understand yourself?

To Nha Lam's lips trembled violently.

“Brother, why did you help her…”

“I didn't speak for her. I'm telling you a truth. You were able to get into this hospital because I signed, it's my fault. But after coming here, you didn't worry about studying, didn't take the exam properly, and relied on my reputation to act recklessly. That's your own problem."

“If she doesn't fire you, the inspection team will come down again in the future, and the investigation will only be more serious.”

The hall fell into silence. To Nha Lam looked at Phuong Tri Vien, her eyes slowly turning red.

“You didn't say that before.”

"I told you before that when you come to this hospital, I will protect you, so you don't have to be afraid of anything."

“I said it.” Phuong Tri Vien's voice lowered, "It was me who was wrong."

To Nha Lam's hand slowly lowered. The A4 paper in her hand was wrinkled at the edges.

“You, you just watch her chase me away?”

Phuong Tri Vien said nothing. To Nha Lam waited for more than ten seconds, but did not receive the answer she wanted. Suddenly she burst out laughing. A very bitter smile.

“Okay. Very good."

She crumpled the paper and threw it on the ground.

“Phuong Tri Vien, you are a coward.”

She turned and left. The sound of high heels hitting the tiles of the hall grew farther and farther until the big door closed. The crowd slowly dispersed. Phuong Tri Vien stood in place without moving. He didn't look at me, nor did he look at anyone. He bent down, picked up the piece of paper from the ground, held it tightly in his hand, and walked away.