Ten Seconds

"Doctor Zhang, can you arrange to have Teacher Zhu operated by an experienced surgeon?" Principal Liu took Zhang Anmin's hand and asked him in a pleading tone. Those who did not know what was going on would probably think that Principal Liu was asking Zhang Anmin to take care of his child upon his death.

Teacher Zhu, too, gazed at Zhang Anmin in anticipation. It was natural for patients to want to be treated by the best doctors.

Zhang Anmin flashed a wan smile and said, "Our department director is the one who assigns the chief surgeons. I'm in no position to meddle with his decisions."

"I know Department Director He too," Principal Liu said with a smile, "I've worked in four different schools, and on average, one teacher would be admitted into the hospital for cholecystitis every year. I've always sought out Department Director He's help when it came to this. Doctor Zhang, do try your best for Teacher Zhu's sake."