Director Qiao made this trip not only for their Workers' Hospital's reputation, but also because he valued talent and didn't want the fuss caused by Lian Shuzhen to ruin Xiaochu's reputation.
Though Xiaochu's medical skills are well-recognized, there are always those with petty minds, and they mustn't be allowed to exploit this opportunity.
Of course, Deputy County Mayor Gao's influence is also at play here; only when the matter is thoroughly investigated can they not target Xiaochu, given the couple's standing. It's well-known that Deputy County Mayor Gao and his wife treat their niece very well.
Once the situation was clarified, Director Qiao had no intention of staying any longer: "Since the patient didn't follow medical advice and that's why the condition worsened, it's not Doctor Chu's fault. That puts my mind at ease—there are still matters at the hospital I need to attend to, I'll be leaving now."
