Yang Leyi thought her biggest gain in the past year was meeting Lin Jie.

Although Lin Jie only helped her once by introducing a doctor to a distant relative's child, it greatly elevated her status among the people back home.

This feeling of being respected is something Yang Leyi would never forget.

Sometime ago, when news about Lin Jie was flooding the internet, Yang Leyi got to know him more deeply. On the day of his exam assessment, she even took a day off to watch a whole day of live streaming.

After watching that day's live stream, while amazed at how formidable Lin Jie was, Yang Leyi also realized Lin Jie's future was limitless.

She only regretted that besides sending messages on WeChat to maintain this faint relationship, she had no other way to deepen their connection.

Today, upon seeing Lin Jie's WeChat message, Yang Leyi, who had already bought a train ticket for the trip home tomorrow, surprisingly replied with a crying face emoji.

Walking into a luxurious apartment she could never afford in her lifetime, sitting in the spacious dining room, and eating dishes prepared personally by Lin Jie, which were quite good, Yang Leyi knew this was a decision she did not regret.

When Lin Jie asked about her recent situation, Yang Leyi laughed and said, "I studied art, and it's hard to find a job that matches my major. Right now, I'm doing marketing for a real estate company!"

She sighed and said, "To put it simply, I'm just a trophy hostess, entertaining customers who come to the marketing center to look at properties."

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "Even the qualification to be a trophy hostess is exclusive to a few people. Your looks and appearance are what many girls envy."

Yang Leyi looked around the dining table at Lin Miao, An Kemeng, and Ling Mengjiao, and pretended to be angry, "Lin Jie, you're deliberately mocking me, aren't you? Which one of these sisters isn't more outstanding than me?"

"Them!"

Lin Jie proudly boasted, "This is what is meant by birds of a feather flock together. Everyone I know and hang around with is on the handsome and beautiful level. Even the less attractive ones, I'd make beautiful."

Lin Miao gave him a sideways glance, "Brother, is your alcohol tolerance weaker again? How come you're drunk with just a little drink?"

Lin Jie ignored Lin Miao and turned his gaze to Ling Mengjiao and Yang Leyi, asking, "Since you're not going home for the Spring Festival, do you have any plans?"

Ling Mengjiao sipped some red wine and said, "The charity fund is seriously understaffed. And now, there are two patients who are undergoing surgery tomorrow and will spend this Spring Festival in the hospital."

"Some specific errands can't really be done by President An himself, so I have to handle them. This Spring Festival, I have to accompany it with work."

Seeing everyone's gaze shift to her, Yang Leyi hurriedly said, "My work this holiday is not that much. Our company is having a couple of promotional activities during the Spring Festival, so I'll be on duty from the second to the third day of the lunar New Year."

"Relatively speaking, I'm quite free. Lin Jie, is there anything you need us to do?"

An Kemeng exclaimed, "Brother Jie, I am also very free during the Spring Festival; I can help you too."

"You, help?"

Lin Jie looked at An Kemeng and said disdainfully, "Just dealing with chili made you cry in pain."

"That's because the chili you bought was too spicy. If you let me cook with bell peppers, there would be no problem!" An Kemeng replied confidently.

Lin Jie served her some chilled tripe and said, "During this holiday, you'll have family with you, so don't get involved. I see you like this, so go ahead and eat more!"

"Ling Mengjiao, Yang Leyi, here's the thing!"

Lin Jie openly explained, "You probably know about the situation with Miaomiao and me. We don't want to have a too quiet Spring Festival and would like to invite you both to spend it with us. If you don't mind, you can stay with us."

"Of course, that's under the premise that you feel comfortable, and it doesn't affect your work and personal life!"

Lin Miao added, "Sister Ling, Sister Yang, my bed is big enough for three or four people, so if you're not comfortable, the study and children's rooms are also available."

Even though Lin Jie was being somewhat subtle, the empathetic Ling Mengjiao already understood the implication in his words.

Thinking about the two siblings' circumstances, Ling Mengjiao suddenly felt a pang in her heart and, with a smile on her face, exclaimed in delight, "This is great, something I couldn't wish for! I thought I would spend this Spring Festival alone in the company dormitory."

Yang Leyi was even more eager to agree.

An Kemeng, her mouth full, muttered indistinctly, "I want to sleep with Sister Miaomiao too. I've always slept alone and want to try the feeling of a big shared bed."

"Why are you everywhere! Just eat your food!" Lin Jie served her more spicy beef strips.

After the meal, everyone helped Lin Jie and Lin Miao clean the house until nearly eleven o'clock.

Looking at the bright and spotless home, Lin Jie felt an overwhelming sense of pride, even though he contributed only a very small part.

It's rather late, so Ling Mengjiao, Yang Leyi, and An Kemeng all stayed over for a rest!

The next morning, after breakfast, Ling Mengjiao and Yang Leyi went to work, but An Kemeng stayed behind, saying she wanted to help Lin Miao set up the New Year's decorations.

Lin Jie needed to prepare for the surgery in the evening.

He successively contacted Chen Shi, Ye Hongqing, Qin Gang, Yang Jinglong, Zhang Daya, and others. After confirming that nothing unexpected happened with them, he reminded Lin Miao and An Kemeng not to disturb him if there was nothing urgent, and then he secluded himself in the study.

Lin Jie carefully studied the latest body data detected from Qin Gang, then activated his mind to repeatedly simulate the evening's surgery...

By evening, Tao Taqing, at his home, asked his loved one to prepare a dinner to host Chen Shi.

After dinner, the two of them drank tea and chatted in the study.

"Old Chen, your son returned to work at the An Family Business, with one foot in the medical field, which should fulfill your wish, right?"

Chen Shi sighed, "I'm at this age, and there's nothing I can't let go of. Fanzhi is established at thirty, he has his plans for his future path, and I won't interfere anymore."

"Now, I'm content with having a student like Lin Jie!"

Seeing Chen Shi inadvertently showing off and being proud, Tao Taqing snorted disdainfully, "Old Chen, you shameless guy, now I totally understand that you're just holding a teacher's title for nothing."

"Does Lin Jie even need your teaching? On the contrary, you've learned quite a bit yourself!"

He asked with envy and jealousy, "Old Chen, come clean, you've recently published three well-received papers one after another, were they really the results of your own research?"

Chen Shi put down his teacup, cleared his throat, and glanced at Tao Taqing, saying, "Nonsense, if I didn't research it, did you?"

Tao Taqing pointed at Chen Shi's nose, laughingly asked, "Old fellow, do you dare to swear on your conscience that Lin Jie didn't contribute, even crucially, to these?"

Chen Shi chuckled, nodding his head, "Lin Jie naturally participated in discussions, made some suggestions, and inspired me."

"But the subsequent research and related validation work were all done by me. Since Lin Jie isn't my official student yet, it's inappropriate to include his name on the papers!"

"Shameless guy!" Tao Taqing looked disdainful and contemptuous.

Chen Shi didn't mind and deliberately exaggerated the sound of sipping tea, enjoying and sighing, "Good tea! Who gifted this to you, a patient or a subordinate?"

Tao Taqing ignored the topic, chuckled, "Old fellow, did you know? Someone specifically asked about you yesterday, asking if you're good at cosmetic surgery. I found it quite amusing."

"Cosmetic surgery?"

Chen Shi's face darkened, saying unhappily, "Why would anyone associate me with cosmetic surgery?"

Tao Taqing spoke softly, "The patient is the daughter of a head nurse at the hospital, very beautiful, but with severe burns on her left cheek, even the hospital's cosmetic experts can't help."

"However, someone yesterday mentioned a plastic surgery plan to me, and upon hearing they were asking about you, I inquired further and instantly understood the situation."

He didn't keep Chen Shi in suspense and directly said, "This is another idea from your precious student, Lin Jie!"

Immediately, Tao Taqing explained the surgical plan detailed to him, marveling, "The precision required for this plastic surgery plan is beyond my imagination. It involves reconstructing microvascular and nerve control systems, the difficulty is imaginable."

"Once again, Lin Jie has exceeded my previous understanding of him. Old Chen, do you think this surgical plan is feasible?"

Chen Shi pondered for a long time, then took a deep breath and said, "If this surgery plan was proposed by someone else, I would consider it a fantasy. But if Lin Jie said it himself, there's a ninety percent chance it's achievable."

"I understand Lin Jie well; in diagnosis and treatment, he's particularly cautious and never talks about anything he's unsure of."

Tao Taqing was startled, "If this plastic surgery plan can actually succeed, it would be a sensational event in the medical world. Merely the reconstruction of microvascular and nerve control systems alone could treat many diseases."

The two medical experts were deeply engrossed in discussing the subsequent applications of this surgery.

It wasn't until after eight o'clock that the two had to end their discussion, hurriedly heading to Donghua Hospital.

When they arrived at the hospital, it was already past nine. Chen Shi and Tao Taqing met Ye Hongqing, Yang Jinglong, Zhang Daya, but Lin Jie was nowhere to be seen.

Chen Shi asked curiously, "Where's Lin Jie? He should have arrived by now?"

Ye Hongqing said anxiously, "I can't reach Brother Lin on the phone. I've contacted his sister, and she said Brother Lin left an hour ago, he should have been here by now."

Chen Shi pondered for a moment and said, "Lin Jie isn't someone who doesn't understand the importance of matters; perhaps something unexpected happened. Boss Ye, you have more manpower, let them all go out and search!"

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