Chapter 8: New Deputy Director of Surgery

Upon exiting the dean's office, Lori assessed the seemingly cultured Deputy Director Shen, a smile appearing on her face: "I heard from the dean that Director Shen has returned from another province?" Deputy Director Shen nodded: "Yes, but my family is from Leizhou; I left with my parents many years ago."

Shen Yuan's expression was somewhat displeased: "Are you saying that I am here to take his position?"

She said this, looked around, and then leaned closer to Shen Yuan: "I heard that his skin was peeled off and his flesh was cut away; he died a truly tragic death. It's strange to say, Director Zeng was once my teacher in medical school, and he was known for being a very nice person, always smiling at everyone. What kind of offense could he have committed to meet such a tragic end? Well, just know about this matter; the hospital does not allow discussions on it"

"Dr. Luo, let me introduce you. This is Dr. Shen, who has just returned from another province. From today onwards, he will be the deputy director of your surgical department. I can leave him in your hands. In a moment, you can take him around to familiarize him with our hospital's situation." Dean Zhou of the affiliated hospital introduced Shen Yuan to Luo Li, then smiled and said to Shen Yuan, "You can follow Luo Li and the librarian. She is also a veteran in our hospital's surgery department."

The "Medical Staff Apartment" is closely adjacent to the Medical School, and from the window, one can see the administrative building of the Medical School.

Lori looked at Shen Yuan as if he were a monster: "You really don't know? It's our former deputy director of the surgery department, also the head of the anatomy lab at the medical school, Zeng Cheng. He was murdered in the anatomy lab just two nights ago."

Shen Yuan sighed: "Isn't it Director Zhou? We met at the annual meeting of the Chinese Society of Surgery a year ago and had a very engaging conversation. At that time, he expressed his hope that I could return to Leizhou to contribute to the medical cause of my hometown. I initially thought it was just a polite remark, but later he contacted me multiple times. I had no choice but to close my clinic and come here. However, I also wanted to come back and take a look, as my childhood was spent in Leizhou, and this place holds so many of my childhood memories."

Lori exclaimed, "Oh," and said, "I thought it was because Director Zeng had an accident that he moved you here."

What remains unresolved is that since Loli was able to mention Cheng's matters in front of me, why did she not discuss the apartment issue with me?

Loli nodded

The affiliated hospital is just a wall away from the medical school, located to the west of the medical school, adjacent to the main street

Shen Yuan sat down on the sofa and closed his eyes, considering this as his report. Luoli mentioned that she would help him get acquainted tomorrow before he started working. Shen Yuan smiled wryly; it had been a long time since the scalpel in his hand had saved anyone, yet it had taken many lives. Nevertheless, he remained confident in his medical skills; the title of "Ghost Doctor" was not just for show.

The origins of Shen Yuan are known only to Dean Cui of the Medical School; no one else is aware. Even Dean Cui only knows that Shen Yuan is here to carry out a secret mission, but he is unclear about the specifics of that mission. However, he has a vague feeling that it should be related to the death of Zeng Cheng. But why did Zeng Cheng's death attract the attention of the national security personnel?

Zhen Nanfang once showed Lori's information to himself. Lori can be considered a highly regarded student of Zeng Cheng, and it is said that she maintains a good relationship with him in daily life, showing great respect for him, always addressing him as teacher. Because of this, Zeng Cheng has given her many opportunities to handle major surgical procedures, which has led her to become somewhat well-known as a surgeon in Leizhou City.

He understood what Loli's expression just now meant. Room 303 of the medical staff apartment was the temporary resting room that the school had previously arranged for Zeng Cheng. Originally, such an arrangement was made willingly.

Lori brought Shen Yuan to his office: "Director Shen, this is your office. The section chief and the deputy chief each have their own offices. The chief is not here today, and counting me, there are three of us in total, with another one currently studying in the province. If you need anything, feel free to find me; my office is right next door."

Lori closed the door as she left, and the smile on Shen Yuan's face also vanished

However, when she spoke of Zeng Cheng, there was not a trace of sorrow; rather, there was a hint of glee, as if she were recounting a curious anecdote that had no bearing on her own life.

Therefore, another possibility that is more likely is that Zeng Cheng was cruelly killed after being controlled and taken to the dissection room from somewhere.

Shen Yuan looked on with curiosity: "Director Zeng? Who is Director Zeng, and what has happened to him?"

The person who could allow Zeng Cheng to go to the dissection room alone at night and who could skillfully use such dissection techniques to kill him must be someone close to him. This person is either his colleague or his student. In other words, Zhen Nanfang suspects that Luoli is a suspect

He walked leisurely towards the southeast direction of the medical school, just as Loli had said. He was indeed there to take over the position of Zeng Cheng, not only assuming the role of deputy director of surgery at the affiliated hospital but also taking over Zeng Cheng's position as the director of the anatomy room at the medical school, and even accepting his residence as well

Although Dean Cui was somewhat curious, it was clearly stated that one should not inquire into matters that do not concern them, and it is best to cooperate well with the work. He was just a bit worried whether Shen Yuan would be able to handle this work, as it requires technical skills and cannot be accomplished merely through brute force

After lunch, Shen Yuan did not take a nap like the others, but instead walked through the archway and entered the medical school

Luo Li is the youngest associate chief physician in the surgical department of the affiliated hospital and is also one of Zeng Cheng's most favored students, fitting the vision of Zhen Nanfang. However, Zhen Nanfang believes that even so, it is unlikely to kill Zeng Cheng without him being controlled. According to the scene investigation report, there were no signs of struggle or fighting at the scene, indicating that Zeng Cheng must have been unable to move when the murderer struck. Zhen Nanfang thinks that even so, it is unlikely to kill Zeng Cheng without him being controlled. According to the scene investigation report, there were no signs of struggle or fighting at the scene, indicating that Zeng Cheng must have been unable to move when the murderer struck.

"Why are you thinking of coming back again?" Loli seemed to be very curious about Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan reviewed the information on Zeng Cheng and considered that it would be impossible for Lori, with her petite frame, to incapacitate Zeng Cheng alone and then move him to the autopsy room. If she were the murderer, she must have accomplices. Additionally, the information provided by Zhen Nanfang indicated that not only Lori, but also Zeng Cheng's other two students, lacked a direct motive for murder.

Zhen Nanfang stated that he suspects the person who killed Zeng Cheng may be someone relatively close to him, as the police's on-site investigation report indicates that Zeng Cheng was likely not forcibly taken to the autopsy room, but rather went there of his own accord

Shen Yuan responded with a sound, and Luo Li was about to leave when she suddenly seemed to remember something: "By the way, have you arranged your accommodation?" Shen Yuan smiled and said, "The General Affairs Office has already arranged it for me, in the medical staff apartment in the courtyard, Room 303." Luo Li was momentarily taken aback, her lips moved slightly, but then she smiled and said, "Oh, that's good, that's good"