Chapter 1 — Worthy People Are Never Afraid to Start Again

As soon as I found out I was pregnant, my husband, the Dean, immediately removed my name from the Dean's List. I Just Laughed: "Okay, I Give Up to You." As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I received a notification from the hospital. My eligibility to review the chief physician has been canceled. The reason is just one line.

"During the maternity period, it will take up resources, so family members need to avoid it."

I immediately went to my husband. The person holding the position of director, Tham Ngon. I want to ask why. But he just looked at me leisurely and said:

"If you're pregnant, just rest assured and stay home to take care of your pregnancy."

"The position of dean will be held by Tran Lo."

I stood frozen in place. For a moment I couldn't believe what I just heard. To get this review rate. For many years, I spent more than sixteen hours in the hospital every day. Six years in a row. I performed a total of 1,365 surgeries. Postoperative complication rate. Otherwise. The most difficult double heart valve reconstruction and replacement case in the entire hospital. Besides me. No one can do it. My research thesis also helped the hospital receive 30 million in scientific research funding. Even in terms of workmanship. Or achievements. Or donate. This dean position... Should have belonged to me. But now. Tham Ngon wanted to hand it over to Tran Lo. A new doctor has been working for less than half a year. I looked straight at him. Resolutely said:

"I don't agree."

Tham Ngon frowned.

"I'm pregnant and giving birth."

"It will be at least a three-year delay."

"The dean position given to me is no different than misusing resources."

"You are the headmaster."

"You cannot take advantage of your authority for personal matters."

"Can you understand this a bit?"

He continued.

"Tran Lo just went to the hospital."

"She needs a place to stand."

"It's just a title."

"You don't need to pay attention to those vanity things."

"I'm older than her."

"Give her a break then."

Every word he said. It was like each knife cut straight into my heart. Cold to the bone. I looked at the man in front of me. Suddenly burst out laughing.

"I yield."

"Give it to me too."

I turned around and started packing my things. Tham Ngon thought I accepted, his voice also calmed down a bit.

"That's right."

"Wait until I give birth, there will still be many opportunities in the future."

I took off the name tag on my chest. Put it on his desk. Then turned around and walked straight out. Behind him, Tham Ngon's low voice immediately rang out.

"Manh Kieu."

"What do you mean?"

I never stopped walking.

"It's exactly what I thought."

He immediately stood up and held my arm tightly.

"It's just a review for the head doctor."

"Why do you need to make such a big deal out of it?"

"It's not like there won't be another chance in the future."

I turned my head to look at him. The corners of his lips curled up sarcastically.

"I made a big deal out of it?"

"Tham Ngon."

"For six years, you've told me that every time."

"The first time I gave it to Ms. Tran."

"I told her that she has worked for eight years and this opportunity is very difficult to come by."

"Second time."

"I leave it to Tieu Quach."

"You said the hospital must train young doctors."

"For the third time."

"Fourth time."

"Every time you have enough reason to force me to give in."

"Six times already."

"Tham Ngon."

"I'm thirty-two years old."

"I'm not young anymore."

He frowned impatiently you.

"But now I'm pregnant."

"The hospital cannot let a pregnant woman who is no longer worth working occupy the quota."

"It was created by me."

I was so angry that I burst out laughing.

"Ms. Chu from the Department of Neurology was appointed head of the department right while she was pregnant."

"The same goes for Tieu La in the Department of General Surgery."

"There are many others."

"Do you need me to tell you each one?"

Tham Ngon's face stiffened slightly. But he still spoke.

"But they don't have a husband to be the director."

"If you insist on giving me the dean position."

"What will others think?"

"Manh Kieu."

"Since when did you become so selfish?"

I laughed coldly.

"Am I selfish?"

"Ms. Chu's husband is the Office Manager."

"Tieu La's father is the permanent Deputy Director."

"Have any of them ever had to avoid suspicion?"

"But you're the dean..."

He hasn't finished speaking yet. I interrupted.

"What about the principal?"

The corners of my eyes were red.

"Meng Kieu, I got the achievement today."

"It's thanks to medical magic."

"It's thanks to many years of dedication to the profession."

"It's thanks to the research projects that bring in tens of millions of funding for the hospital."

"But never based on her status as the dean's wife."

"I can't get promoted if I'm pregnant."

"As the dean's wife, you must avoid suspicion."

"Tham Ngon."

"After all, that's the rule."

"Or is it simply because you don't like me?"

"Today you told me about avoiding suspicion."

"What about Tran Lo?"

"She is my childhood friend who grew up with me."

"Don't you need to avoid suspicion?"

"You gave the position of head of the department to a doctor who has only been in the hospital for less than half a year."

"Isn't that like taking advantage of personal gain?"

Tham Ngon's face immediately darkened. Right at that moment. The room door was pushed open. Tran Lo walked in. Just saw me. She immediately appeared cautious.

"Ms. Manh Kieu."

"Mr. Ngon only paid special attention to you because he respected my father for helping the Tham family."

"Don't misunderstand."

"If because of this, you are angry with Mr. Ngon."

"So... I'll give you back your quota."

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Tham Ngon immediately softened his voice and interrupted her.

"The position of dean assigned to me is the hospital's decision."

"My academic performance is better."

"Her ability is also better than hers."

"This location."

"You absolutely deserve it."

"No need to give in."

He turned to look at me. Eyes full of discomfort.

"Manh Kieu."

"You should study Tran Lo."

"Know how to put common interests first."

"Don't be like me."

"Just for the sake of a little vanity, I disregard my dignity."

"Go back and clean your desk."

"Give it to Tran Lo."

"If you're pregnant, you have to act like a pregnant person."

"The most important thing now is to take care of the pregnancy."

"Don't always think only about winning or losing."

Look at the way he tries to protect Tran Lo. The last bit of hope in my heart... Completely disappeared. I was just about to open my mouth. Tham Ngon looked at me with eyes as if he was granting favors.

"Alright."

"Listen to me."

"Next week's provincial leader's surgery will be performed by Lo Lo and I will coordinate."

"This is the surgery that decides whether the hospital will be recognized as 3A class or not."

"You must appreciate this opportunity."

"It is also an honor for me to be an operating assistant for a young head doctor like Lo Lo."

Just finished speaking. Tran Lo immediately blushed and pretended to be embarrassed shy.

"Mr. Ngon."

"Is that okay?"