Chapter 5

Seeing I wasn't complying, he laid it all out.

"Thiago, you're not young anymore. You should wise up. The disciplinary notice has already gone out. The entire industry will see it. Do you think with your disgraceful record, besides our hospital, any other hospital would want you?"

"If you continue being ungrateful, I can guarantee you—leave this hospital, and you won't even be able to stay in the medical profession."

"Think about your parents, your child, your car loan and mortgage. Don't be impulsive."

My breathing caught.

Just because I'm middle-aged with heavy burdens, they were certain they could control me. That's why they dared to bully and exploit me so brazenly.

"Go post an apology statement. Rest at home for a few days. That'll be the end of it."

"Thiago, I value you. This is for your own good. I'm willing to give you a chance. You need to cherish it."

His tone was relaxed, completely confident, as if certain I'd continue to endure just like I had all these years.

"I'm truly touched by your kindness."

I hung up directly.

I looked at the surgery schedule in my hand.

Three days from now, there was a brain arterial dissection aneurysm surgery. The patient was... a renowned mathematical scientist.

The lead surgeon column had my name. The assistant was Williams.

I closed the page, stood up, gathered my things, and walked out.

They thought I was easy to control. They thought I didn't deserve promotion?

Since the promotion slot went to Williams, let him do the surgery.

I wanted to see whether this "favored son" they spoke of could successfully complete this operation!

I left the hospital and went to Aisha Hospital. This was an international chain hospital.

In terms of resources, they were first-tier, in a league of their own.

Their cooperation intentions with me were very clear and direct. Even after learning about my disciplinary action from my former hospital, they immediately signed a contract with me.

The salary and benefits were exactly as previously discussed.

Chief of Neurosurgery. Annual salary of $100,000. My own medical team and laboratory.

To celebrate my joining, Aisha even held a special welcome reception, publicly announcing my addition to the medical staff and showering me with praise.

I was praised so much I felt a bit embarrassed.

But seeing the value and friendliness Aisha Hospital showed me from top to bottom, my heart warmed.

On the second day after I joined Aisha Hospital, my phone was flooded with calls.

When I woke up, I had over fifty missed calls, all from the deputy director and the hospital director.

Seeing I hadn't answered, they kept sending messages.

Before I could read their messages clearly, my phone rang again. Still the deputy director.

After a few seconds' pause, I answered.

The deputy director's furious shouting immediately came through.

"Thiago! The surgery's about to start! Where are you?! Get over here now!"

I spoke calmly.

"I resigned. I sent my resignation letter to the hospital email. Didn't you see it?"