Chapter 57: My Hospital
With Thomas being the first to see The Lancet magazine ordered by Bergman, it didn't take long for John's blood group theory to come up and down Charlotte Hospital!
Undoubtedly, the blood group theory caused quite a stir.
Those who are more distant or more ordinary, usually stand behind their backs and point and whisper, but those who are closer, such as nurse Helen and others, simply ran directly to John, widened their eyes and asked, "John, you just published a paper?!" ”
Whether or not they can understand the value of this paper, it does not prevent them from being amazed!
A young student who is not yet 20 years old should publish an academic paper in a journal that is entirely self-authored, which is very rare in Europe at the end of the 19th century, just as a child of the same age in China in the 21st century published a paper in Nature or Science. What's more, the content of the paper turned out to be a blood typing of human beings, which is too lofty for ordinary doctors and nurses......
"It's only been a few days? You don't want it to calm down for two weeks. ”
Leaving the office with John at the end of the weekend, Thomas said with a smile after seeing his bitter face.
John shook his head with a wry smile and said, "Maybe it's not that it's not without benefits, at least he was much happier when I went to Dr. Hagrid to ask for medical records in the afternoon, but he just dragged me to discuss that article for more than half an hour......
"Haha......"
Thomas finally burst out laughing.
Throughout the day, Thomas heard countless times about John and that article. Therefore, it can be said that he understands his mood very well. Not many people know about the improvement of disinfection technology, and not many people know about saving Mrs. Bentz, so this article in The Lancet finally made John understand what it was like to be famous.
As he walked over to the place where the two of them had stored their bikes, the smile on Thomas's face slowly faded.
John sensitively noticed the changes in the friends around him, raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile: "What's wrong Thomas, what do you think?" ”
"John, will you go back to New York in the future?"
After a moment's hesitation, Thomas suddenly asked.
"Of course I will go back!"
John was slightly stunned, then said with a smile: "I never thought of staying in Berlin, and I will definitely have to go back in two years at most...... Why did you suddenly remember to ask this? ”
"Because I'm thinking about whether or not to join your research!"
Didn't hesitate anything. Thomas said calmly.
Blinked. John quickly understood Thomas's concerns. Perhaps because of the recent papers, Thomas already had some confidence in John and wanted to join the study of right lower quadrant pain. However, considering Professor Bergman's cautious attitude towards abdominal surgery, and the fear that John would not be allowed to do so. When the time comes, the two sides will definitely offend Bergman. Then Thomas, as a member of the team, is more embarrassed.
Understood Thomas's concern. John pondered for a moment and then asked, "Thomas, will you go back to America?" ”
"This ......"
Faced with the exact same question, Thomas fell silent.
It's not the same as John's. Thomas was an orphan who had no relatives in the United States, otherwise he would not have spent eight years in Berlin. And if you compare it from all aspects, the United States is definitely still inferior to Germany, and he is quite satisfied with his current work, and he usually doesn't want to go back.
But now that John asked, Thomas hesitated.
People always have feelings for the place where they were born, and of course Thomas is the same, and he also knows that with his doctorate from the University of Berlin and his work experience at Charlotte Hospital, he will definitely be able to live a very good life when he goes back, and he should have a better future in the medically backward United States!
John had a general understanding of Thomas's situation, and at this time, his heart moved, and he smiled faintly: "Thomas, if you go back to the United States in the future, you might as well consider my hospital, if you are willing to go, I will definitely give you a satisfactory position." ”
"Your hospital?"
After hearing these two words, Thomas was stunned.
"Yes, my hospital."
Nodding, John smiled quietly: "I have bought a few acres of land in Manhattan, and this year I will start construction of a truly modern hospital, so in addition to studying in Germany, I also need a group of colleagues who are willing to work in New York......"
"Wait! John, you wait first! ”
Before John finished speaking, Thomas waved his hands a little messily and said hurriedly: "John, you just said that you want to build a hospital of your own?" How big is it? Also, what does it mean that it belongs to modern times? ”
Seeing Thomas's eager face, John couldn't help but smile, he gently patted him on the shoulder and said sincerely: "Thomas, I promise you that this will be a great plan, and it will also be a great hospital!" Well, tomorrow happens to be the weekend, and if you're interested, I'd like to invite you to my house, and we can have a good chat tonight......"
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After breakfast the next day, Thomas left in a trance.
"This Thomas is a good friend you met in Berlin?"
Looking at Thomas's somewhat staggering back on his bicycle, old Huntelaar asked John with some curiosity.
"Ordinary friends, not good friends."
John smiled and replied honestly, "But if he agrees to come back to New York with me in the future and become the chief of surgery of my hospital, I think we will become good friends!" ”
During a long conversation last night, John told him about his vision for the future, the size and configuration of the hospital, and the promise of a high annual salary, and he was not impressed by Maas. In fact, when Thomas heard about the location and design of his hospital, he was in a state of extreme shock throughout the night, from the time John went to bed until he was in a state of confusion. John even suspected that the surgeon had stayed up all night last night......
John had considerable confidence in Thomas.
Although the contact was not long, John already had a general understanding of Thomas, knowing that Thomas was definitely not a person who was willing to be lonely, but was only suppressed under Bergman's hands. And Thomas is not very old, just twenty-six years old, it is the time when he has the foundation and the ability to accept, John believes that as long as he follows him for two or three years, there is no pressure to surpass Bergman!
Such a friend is certainly qualified to be the director of surgery of his own hospital.
"Your hospital? Your Chief of Surgery? ”
After hearing these two words, old Huntelaal suddenly understood.
No matter how hard old Huntelaar tried during this time. John didn't give up the idea of building the hospital after all. And as John's many "whimsical" ideas continued to appear, and then kept writing to Steve, the elder Huntlaar saw that the cost of the building continued to climb, and it was likely that it would really exceed $100,000. It has become the most expensive hospital building in the United States!
So today I heard John say this. Old Huntlaar immediately understood what he meant.
"At least this kid knows how to start recruiting talent now."
Secretly smiled bitterly. Old Huntelaar knew that he might not be able to dissuade his grandson's decision.
In terms of personality, John is almost exactly like his daughter Elizabeth, stubborn and persistent. Once you've made up your mind, it's not something anyone can change at all; Financially, John's own fortune was enough to support this huge project, and there was no need for the consent of old Huntelaar. The only thing that might stop John was his talent in the field of medicine, but after seeing those two papers, old Huntelaar gave up on the idea completely.
And the faint old Huntelaar is also afraid, he is afraid that if his excellent grandson does not get his approval, he is afraid that he will be as far away as Elizabeth back then, and it will be too late to cry.
Therefore, after being silent for a long time, he sighed heavily, and old Huntelaar asked in a deep voice, "Have you really decided?" ”
Joshua was going back to China next week, and considering his age and physical condition, the elder Huntelaar gave up his plan to stay longer under John's persuasion and prepared to go back with Joshua. If he really can't change his grandson's decision, then he will have to fund Steve's upcoming project when he returns this time.
"Of course!"
John's face was indifferent, but it revealed incomparable firmness!
"Okay."
At this moment, old Huntelaar finally gave up his intention to persuade John, and after a moment of silence again, he nodded and said, "After I return to New York this time, I will provide Steve with sufficient funds according to your requirements, and supervise him to build that building in strict accordance with your requirements!" I just hope that you in the future will not regret this decision today. ”
"Don't worry, grandpa, absolutely not!"
After listening to old Huntelaar's words, John's heart was overjoyed! The moment he heard these words, his body felt as if he had suddenly broken free from the shackles of the last restraint, and he suddenly felt extremely relaxed!
The old man finally agreed.
If there is anything John is most worried about during this time, it must be that he is afraid that he will fall out with old Huntelaar because of the choice of medical director. Although he didn't come to New York to see old Huntelaar until he was eleven or twelve years old, John had already developed a relationship with him a few years later, and naturally he didn't want the two to have a bad relationship because of this kind of thing. But if he had to give up medicine, John would definitely not do it.
Now that old Huntelaar has finally compromised, whether forced or sincere, John can finally settle down.
"Is there anything else I need to do for you besides this building?"
After thinking for a while, old Huntelaar asked seriously at his grandson.
Now that he had agreed, old Huntelaar quickly changed his mindset, his grandson wanted to be a physician, and if he wanted to build a hospital, he would help John become the best physician and build the best hospital!
"Absolutely!"
Relaxed, John had a bright smile on his face and nodded, "Grandpa, if you have a suitable opportunity when you go back to New York, help me buy two more factories." ”
"Factory? What factory? ”
Hearing John say this, old Huntelaar immediately became energetic. In the past few years, John's table can be said to be quite amazing, except for the Benz not long ago, the investment industry has not lost money, and the bicycle is even more profitable, and the old Huntelaar subconsciously has confidence in him.
"I need a small manufactory and a dye factory!"
With a strange smile on his face, John said slowly: "Small manufacturing factories should be easy to find, but I know that the dye industry in the United States is very backward, I don't know if there is one in New York, if there is, as long as the price is right and we have sufficient funds, you can buy it!" ”
"Small manufactories and dye factories?"
After listening to John's words, old Huntelaar was completely stupid.
Small manufactories are all over New York, but considering that John only wants a small manufactory, and he is not ready to make a big deal of it, old Huntelaar really can't think of what John is going to do. As for dye factories, are there such factories in New York? In old Huntelaar's impression, don't all such things as fuel be foreign?
And......
What is this kid going to do in a dye factory? Do you really want to enter the dye industry?
However, John didn't give him a chance to ask questions at all, and continued: "Don't be in a hurry to buy the factory, you can do it before I go back, but I hope you can hire more talent." The machine factory mainly makes some delicate knives and the like, and in the case of the dye factory, I hope you can hire more chemists and skilled workers, and I will be very useful when I go back." (To be continued............