Filed to story: The Regretful Billionaire: An Unpredicted Reunion
It was just that she didn’t care much back then, as she immersed herself in studying.
Her relationship with her classmates was average at best.
Now that she had come, there were only a few people whom she really knew.
“Hello, I’m Danika Zellweger.”
She nodded politely, not meaning to continue the conversation with the other person.
However, Derrick obviously didn’t intend to stop there.
Still seated next to Danika, he said, “You’re so young.You just graduated not long ago, right? You must be excellent to be invited back to the anniversary celebration as an outstanding graduate.So, what scientific research experience do you have? Which hospital are you working at?”
Those seated there either had prolific scientific research experience or worked in top hospitals; in Derrick’s case, he was the latter.
He was the chief physician of Bardoff Hospital and had always been very proud of it.
Danika frowned, as she really didn’t know about any of that.
“I’m working in Parrington Hospital.”
As for scientific research experience, Danika did have some, but they were all published when she was abroad.
Not only that, but she was also backed by her teacher, so publishing some articles was Naturally not a problem for her.
Danika felt it wasn’t her own achievement, so she didn’t plan to tell anyone about it.
At that moment, many people were pricking up their ears to listen to the conversation between them.
After all, they were very curious about how the university determined who were outstanding graduates.
Upon hearing that Danika was working in Parrington Hospital, many people’s expressions changed subtly.
There was a hint of condescension in the way they looked at her.
Parrington Hospital may be considered a top hospital in Parrington itself, but within the country, it could only be regarded as an ordinary third-class hospital.
It wasn’t even known internationally.
They can’t figure out why Danika could be considered an outstanding alumnus.
Of course, Danika noticed the change in everyone’s demeanor, but she didn’t care.
She came today as a sign of respect for her university.
As for the other people there, she couldn’t care less about them.
Turning her attention to the high platform in front of her, she saw that the university’s president had already gone up to give his speech.
Danika listened carefully, ignoring Derrick’s look of bewilderment.
The speech ended quickly, and afterward an outstanding graduate came on stage to speak.
That person shared that they worked in the laboratory of a certain big wig and published countless academic articles.
Many people buttered up to him, hoping he would collaborate with them when he published his next article.
Danika didn’t care about all that.
She couldn’t wait to leave after attending the celebration.
However, she didn’t get her wish.
After all that, the dean invited all the outstanding graduates to a private dinner.
In this case, Danika could only follow even if she didn’t really want to go.
At the restaurant, in a private room, many people chatted freely with the dean.
Probably because they’d achieved something over the years, they weren’t so afraid anymore when they saw the dean who was once intimidating.
Danika sat in one corner and ate her food silently.
Being a wallflower wasn’t all that bad.
“Miss Zellweger, don’t sit alone and eat silently.Tell your classmates about your experience.Although you may not have studied in the same year, you’re still an alumnus who graduated from the same institution.You must look after your fellow alumni.”
The dean suddenly called upon Danika, which surprised many people.
They all knew that Danika worked at Parrington Hospital.
What experience would someone working in such a hospital have? And why would they need her care? Danika was also flabbergasted.
“Do you still remember me, Dean Howard? How many years has it been since I graduated?” Danika thought.
Different Light
What surprised everyone even more was that after the dean called upon Danika, he got up and walked to her.He then said with a smile, “You’ve been the best student at our university for so many years.I’ve always been proud of you.”
Danika was immensely surprised when by that.She hurriedly got up.
“Dean Howard, you flatter me too much.Everyone here is equally excellent.”
Others were naturally dissatisfied when they heard the dean’s words, but they couldn’t lose their temper on such an occasion.
They could only comment disparagingly, “Dean Howard, although Parrington Hospital is quite good.It’s not exactly difficult to land a job there.”
If they wanted to work in Parrington Hospital, they could all get in quite easily.It definitely wasn’t as difficult as entering Bardoff Hospital.
Derrick was also unhappy.He worked in Bardoff Hospital, yet the dean didn’t even bat an eyelash at him.
“Don’t say that.She probably graduated not too long ago.It’s quite an achievement to get into a hospital like Parrington Hospital for her.”
Although he sounded amicable, many people could hear the irony in his words.
Danika, of course, detected the sarcasm in his words and frowned in response.
The dean wasn’t aware of what they were all thinking.He announced with a light smile, “Although Miss Zellweger is young, many of you here are her juniors.She graduated with a doctorate at 22 and is now the deputy director of the brain surgery department of Parrington Hospital.”
Everyone was shocked when they heard that.
Graduating with a doctorate at the age of 22 was impressive; however, that didn’t make everyone change their opinion of her.
After all, this could only prove that Danika was very good at studying and was a top student; it didn’t say anything about her medical skills.
More importantly, networking was the most important thing in the medical industry.
It was almost certain that Danika had limited contacts since she worked at Parrington Hospital, so everyone naturally didn’t think too highly of her.
“Miss Zellweger, is your teacher doing well? Recently, there seems to be a new breakthrough in his laboratory, and he’ll be invited to give a speech at our university at any time,” the dean continued, coming to his real purpose.
Danika returned to her senses and understood the meaning of the dean’s words.
“Thank you for your kind praise.I’ll definitely talk to him about this when I go back.”
“Good, good.As expected of an excellent graduate like you.I believe your future achievements will definitely not pale in comparison to your teacher’s.”
The dean was just being polite when he said that.If one knew who Danika’s teacher was, one would know surpassing that person was close to being impossible.
The dean walked back to his seat.
Many people had already begun to inquire about Danika’s actual credentials.
They believed that Dean Howard wasn’t a fool.
If Danika was just an ordinary doctor at Parrington Hospital, even if she was the deputy director, he wouldn’t flatter her so much.
Soon, they all found out who Danika was.
After graduating from Parrington Medical University, Danika was directly admitted to a famous foreign medical university.She honed her skills under a top professor in the field of brain surgery, who was internationally renowned for being the best brain surgeon.
Danika had studied under him and soon became known as Dr.Zellweger.
Information about Danika could be found on the internet easily.
At that moment, everyone looked at her in a different light.
Derrick’s mood was extremely complicated at the moment.
He was still reeling in shock that Danika had studied under that renowned professor and published many academic articles under the name of Dr.Zellweger.He couldn’t believe that such a genius existed.
Danika ignored everyone’s envious stares and quietly continued with her meal.She tried to make herself as unnoticeable as possible.
But that turned out to be an impossible task.
Many people came over to her and asked her for her contact number.
Since they were fellow alumni and also working in the same field, she couldn’t reject them outrightly.