Accidentally Married to the Big Shot

Chapter 29: Chapter 29 She Was Tricked

The next day.

In the director’s office.

Mr. Fan leaned back in his leather chair, rubbing his hands together in front of his chest.

Standing before him were the assistant director and Mr. Wang.

“So you’re saying that this Mr. Ma wants our female doctor to accompany him?”

The assistant director said, “That seems to be his intent.”

Mr. Wang, eager to take credit, suggested, “How about we let Dr. Su… It’s just a meeting after all, saying some nice words, there shouldn’t be any problem, right?”

Mr. Fan looked disdainfully at Mr. Wang, “You’re a man yourself, don’t you understand men? Is it just about ‘saying some nice words’ if she goes?”

Mr. Wang said, somewhat troubled, “Then what should we do? If Su Meixi doesn’t step in, we won’t be able to purchase the equipment.”

After thinking for a while, Mr. Fan said with distress, “Let’s think of some other way. The equipment is important, but we have no reason to exchange it for our female doctor. The hospital is here to save lives and heal the wounded, not to achieve its ends by any means necessary.”

The assistant director agreed.

For the equipment, he could drink with them, give gifts, say all the niceties, but he absolutely wouldn’t do anything to hurt others.

The assistant director and Mr. Wang left the director’s office with a sense of frustration.

However, their conversation had been completely overheard by Han Ningzhen, who was outside.

Han Ningzhen was Mr. Fan’s daughter, there to deliver something to him.

After hearing what her father had said, she became furious.

She was furious for two reasons, the first being: Su Meixi really had some clout, didn’t she? She was the key to acquiring the equipment. How could the equipment company’s people fancy her so easily? Why didn’t they fancy her, Han Ningzhen?

Of course, even if they had, she wouldn’t be the one accompanying them.

Secondly: Wasn’t her father being overly protective of Su Meixi? He had agreed without even asking.

She knew that Qi Anran had recently been discussing the equipment with her, saying that if they got it, their Department of Surgery could double their bonus, and in a couple of years, they’d be able to drive a Range Rover.

Ningzhen thought for a while and suddenly had an idea.

…

During lunch, Han Ningzhen deliberately sat next to the assistant director.

“Uncle Fan, I heard you went to negotiate about the equipment yesterday. How did it go?”

Seeing Ningzhen asking him, the assistant director joked, “Did little Qi send you to ask?”

Ningzhen sighed as if genuinely concerned, “Of course. He’s in the Department of Surgery, he dreams of seeing that equipment.”

The assistant director shook his head with a smile, “Then tell him to be mentally prepared, no chance we’re getting that equipment!”

“Why not?”

“Our hospital doesn’t qualify.”

Ningzhen asked, “Uncle Fan, did you really try? Have you communicated with their contact person in detail?”

“Of course, I communicated,” the assistant director subconsciously rubbed his stomach.

He had drunk too much the previous night, vomited, and his stomach hurt. He had no appetite for breakfast today. Normally a big eater of three bowls of rice, now he could only sip porridge in the cafeteria.

“Uncle Fan, why don’t you give me the contact’s WeChat? I’ll try talking to them.”

“You? They don’t show respect even for Uncle Fan, do you think they will for you?” He smiled indulgently.

After all, he had watched her grow up.

“Come on Uncle Fan, just give it to me. How will we know if we don’t try? What if I succeed?” Ningzhen coaxed, holding the assistant director’s arm.

With no other option, the assistant director reluctantly gave her Mr. Ma’s WeChat.

At the same time, he reminded her, “That Mr. Ma is a lecher, don’t fall for his tricks.”

“Uncle Fan, who do you think I am? Could I ever be tricked by men? Don’t worry, I won’t be taken advantage of by men.”

After getting the WeChat, Ningzhen immediately sent a friend request: I’m from City Third Hospital, I heard you want to meet Dr. Su?

It didn’t take long for Mr. Ma to accept.

Mr. Ma asked right away, “Are you Dr. Su?”

“I’m her colleague, but I can arrange for her to meet you. When are you available?”

“To meet a beauty, I’m always available.”

“Then I’ll try to arrange a meeting with Dr. Su and get back to you.”

…

After sending the message, Ningzhen was thinking about how to lure Su Meixi out.

She knew it was impossible to do it herself, as she and Su Meixi were sworn enemies. Meixi would never come out with her.

Qi Anran?

No, that won’t do. Su Meixi has a boyfriend now, she would never bother with Qi Anran.

What if it were Mr. Wang who asked her out?

She might come out for work-related reasons.

But would Mr. Wang agree to it?

Han Ningzhen thought for a long time and indeed went to seek out Mr. Wang.

“Mr. Wang, I heard that only Su Meixi can succeed in negotiating for that phototherapy equipment. Is that true?”

Mr. Wang was puzzled for a moment, “How do you know about that?”

“My dad told me. He said Su Meixi doesn’t want to go.”

Mr. Wang chuckled, “It’s not that she doesn’t want to go, it’s that your dad never intended to send Su Meixi in the first place.”

Han Ningzhen hinted obliquely, “If I were Su Meixi, I would definitely go. For the hospital’s honor, why wouldn’t I, right?”

Mr. Wang asked with curiosity, “Little Ningzhen, do you know what it means to go there?”

“What does it mean? Isn’t it just about negotiating a deal?” Han Ningzhen pretended to be innocent.

Mr. Wang shook his head with a smile, “This matter is no joke. If your dad hasn’t told you, then neither will I. Maybe you should ask your dad.”

It was okay for Mr. Wang to assign Su Meixi to outpatient clinic duties, as that was a regular job, but meeting with Mr. Ma was a different story—if something went wrong, he couldn’t bear the responsibility.

Han Ningzhen could see Mr. Wang’s attitude clearly and hence backed out.

Upon exiting, she saw Su Meixi who had just come from the operating room.

Su Meixi didn’t greet her, but Han Ningzhen called out to her, “Dr. Su, there’s something I want to talk to you about.”

“What is it?”

“About the phototherapy equipment.”

“Me?” Su Meixi asked, “What does it have to do with me?”

Han Ningzhen didn’t initially have a plan, but in that moment, a scheme suddenly hatched.

She spoke with feigned seriousness, “Do you remember the big fuss over that video a few days ago? A lot of people in Feng City saw that video, and so did the person in charge of that equipment.”

“And then?” Su Meixi asked.

“That person only saw the one your mother posted and firmly believed you embarrassed City Third Hospital. He refused to sell the equipment to us. Yesterday, Mr. Fan and Mr. Wang went to negotiate, and that person brought up the issue again. Because of you, they talked until midnight and still couldn’t reach a deal.”

“Because of me?”

Han Ningzhen proclaimed righteously, “Don’t believe me? Go ask Mr. Wang. He was there last night. Ask him if it was because of you or not.”

Having said that, Han Ningzhen left.

However, as she reached the corridor, she hid herself and stealthily observed Su Meixi.

Su Meixi stood there, conflicted.

She didn’t quite believe Han Ningzhen. If it were because of the video, then the head of the hospital should have approached her, asking her to go and offer an apology.

Still, purchasing equipment was a big deal. If it truly was because of her, she would feel guilty.

City Third Hospital might not be a top hospital, but after graduating with a master’s degree, she was turned down by several other hospitals due to her lack of connections. It was City Third Hospital that gave her a job opportunity.

After some thought, she entered Mr. Wang’s clinic.

“Mr. Wang…”

Mr. Wang was busy. He glanced up at Su Meixi, “What’s the matter?”

“I heard that the negotiation for the surgical phototherapy equipment failed… because of me?”

Mr. Wang looked surprised for a moment, then asked, “Who told you that?”

“…” Su Meixi wasn’t one to gossip, so she didn’t say.

Seeing that she wasn’t willing to divulge, Mr. Wang said, “Actually, it’s not about you. The thing is, even the head of the hospital cares about you and didn’t want you to feel aggrieved, which is why he didn’t mention it. If we can’t get that equipment, it’s fine, it’s not a big deal.”

“He didn’t want me to feel aggrieved?” Su Meixi asked.

“Yes, our hospital wouldn’t let any doctor feel aggrieved. So the head of the hospital didn’t bring it up, fearing that you’d feel low meeting that person in charge,” Mr. Wang explained. @@novelbin@@

Su Meixi roughly understood—the hospital leadership didn’t want to reopen her wounds, that’s why they hadn’t told her.

She felt somewhat touched. In fact, she would have preferred to explain the situation directly to that person in charge. The hospital didn’t need to consider her pride and give up on acquiring the equipment.

Just then, Mr. Wang had a patient coming to review reports, so Su Meixi left the room.

As she came out, Han Ningzhen reappeared.

Actually, Han Ningzhen had overheard everything from outside. Fortunately, Su Meixi didn’t get the full truth, and Mr. Wang hadn’t been explicit, so Su Meixi must have been deceived.

“Su Meixi, you asked Mr. Wang, didn’t you? What I said was right, wasn’t it?”