The middle-aged man's right hand was captured, and only then did he notice that the person restraining him was actually the stern-faced, sharp-eyed man who was following the handsome young man.

He obviously understood who among the three was the one who could truly make the decisions.

The middle-aged man didn't shout in pain and said to Lin Jie with stubbornness, "Kid, you'd better cripple this hand of mine, otherwise..."

Lin Jie, who originally didn't want to cause trouble, saw that Qin Gang had already made a move, so retreating was no longer appropriate.

Knowing that this middle-aged man was just a small-time thug, Lin Jie didn't want to waste words with him and directly said, "Knock him out!"

Lin Jie's words were very crisp and decisive.

What was even more crisp and decisive than his words was Qin Gang's foot.

With a lightning-fast kick, he directly thrust his foot into the midsection of the middle-aged man who hadn't yet reacted.

The middle-aged man was kicked three meters away and collapsed backward to the ground with a light tremor to the floor, lying completely motionless.

This was the first time Lin Jie had seen Qin Gang strike someone, with impressive calmness transitioning to swift action, which left him very satisfied.

"Momo, how's your injury?"

Lin Miao took a few steps to the bedside and, seeing Yu Momo and her mother still in shock, proudly said, "Auntie, Momo, there's no need to be afraid. Brother Qin Gang is very skillful; he can take on three to five thugs without any problem."

Yu Momo's mother spoke anxiously and worriedly, "Miaomiao, you've caused trouble."

"You may not know, this person is from Binhai Starlight Entertainment Company, and their boss is said to have underworld connections and very powerful methods."

Hearing this from Momo's mother, Lin Miao became a bit concerned and turned to Lin Jie, saying, "Brother, what do we do now?"

Lin Jie was no longer the same as before; if he needed underworld connections, he could reach out to Ye Hongqing.

The Fu Family in Binhai, and even in several surrounding provinces and cities, held significant influence, not to mention, he had some ties to a certain official in the Capital City.

So, Lin Jie was very confident!

He smiled lightly and confidently said, "No worries, your brother will handle this matter!"

Seeing that Yu Momo had a cast up to her left knee, he said, "Yu Momo, let me take a look at your X-ray film first!"

Yu Momo wiped the tears from her eyes with effort and forced a slight smile, introducing to her mother, "Mom, this is Lin Jie, Miaomiao's brother, whom I told you about."

"Mom, quickly show my films to Lin Jie! He's now a specially-appointed medical expert at the Binhai University Affiliated Medical College; he's very capable!"

Yu Momo's mother took a few glances at Lin Jie, in disbelief, and said, "Momo mentioned this to me, but I thought she was exaggerating. Are you really?"

"Mom..."

Yu Momo gently pushed her mother and said, "Hurry and fetch the X-ray films."

"There are reports about Lin Jie online, and on the official website of the Affiliated Medical College, there's a detailed introduction about him, so it can't be false."

"Oh, oh..."

Somewhat flustered, Yu Momo's mother retrieved the X-ray films from a large plastic bag by the bedside and handed them to Lin Jie with an apologetic tone, "Sorry, it's not that I didn't believe; you just seem too young..."

"Auntie, it's okay. Not only you, but many others also find it hard to believe."

Lin Jie took the X-ray films, looked at them against the light for a few moments, and nodded, "It's a bone fracture, not a break! It's only May now, so it should heal in less than two months, and shouldn't delay Yu Momo's end-of-year finals."

"Even if it doesn't delay, under the current circumstances, I probably won't be able to participate in the finals anyway!"

Yu Momo looked worriedly at the middle-aged man lying on the floor.

Lin Miao saw this and asked, "Momo, how exactly did you hurt your leg? Does it have anything to do with this guy's company?"

Yu Momo glanced at her mother, who nodded slightly, and began, "Let me tell you everything. After I won the monthly championship, this Starlight Entertainment management company wanted to sign me."

"Teacher Li Hong said that the company's reputation isn't very good and suggested I consider signing with a management company only after the end-of-year finals. So, I politely declined."

"According to the talent show schedule, I, along with the February and April monthly champions, were to be guest performers for an entertainment show, and today was rehearsal day."

"However, there was a bit of a clash between me and the February monthly champion over our positions on stage..."

Yu Momo said angrily, "It was all arranged by the on-site director, yet that guy took it out on me and pushed me when no one was looking!"

"That's how I fell off the stage and ended up with my leg like this..."

She glanced at the still-unconscious middle-aged man and said, "Shortly after I was hospitalized, he came. Only then did I learn that the February champion was a contracted artist of Starlight Entertainment."

"He threatened me not to speak out and instructed me to tell the talent show's production and director that it was my own lack of attention that caused the fall and had nothing to do with anyone else. That's the full story."

After saying this, Yu Momo was filled with unwillingness.

The progress she worked hard for had to be halted due to external factors, leaving Yu Momo feeling frustrated. She could only blame her own fragile limbs for not being able to withstand any storm!

"Um... um..."

Yu's mother hesitated for a moment, then spoke up with a request: "Expert Lin, you are a doctor and know many people. Could you help mediate this matter?"

"Momo has been practicing painstakingly for more than ten years, and now she finally has an opportunity, this... this..."

Lin Miao also chimed in from the side, "Brother, if you can help, please do!"

Seeing Yu's mother's eyes starting to redden and Yu Momo's hopeful expression, Lin Jie, well aware of the struggles of small individuals, softly said, "I'll give it a try! Let me first get to know more about this Starlight Entertainment."

Saying this, Lin Jie took out his phone and walked out of the ward, dialing Ye Hongqing's number.

The phone connected quickly; after just a couple of rings, Ye Hongqing's loud voice came through, "Brother Lin, if there's anything you need, just say the word. I know you wouldn't contact me casually otherwise."

Lin Jie awkwardly chuckled and said, "I do have something to trouble you with! Are you familiar with the Starlight Entertainment Company in Binhai?"

"Starlight Entertainment? Familiar, very familiar!"

Ye Hongqing chuckled over the phone and said, "Brother Lin, are you feeling unsettled, looking for a few young models or little stars to relax with?"

"But let me advise you, don't go for those under Starlight Entertainment; they are all rotten."

"Leave it to me; I promise to find you a few pretty and well-figured, pure young girls…"

Lin Jie blushed slightly and said, "Don't make wild guesses, I am looking for you for another matter!"

To prevent Ye Hongqing from saying anything indecent again, Lin Jie quickly recounted what happened to Yu Momo and the incident with the middle-aged man.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Hongqing's overbearing voice boomed through the phone, "How dare he, to stretch his claws at you."

"Brother Lin, first have Qin Gang cripple one of his hands, and I'll have Starlight Entertainment's Bald Fan arrange a banquet to apologize to you..."

Lin Jie quickly said, "Big Brother Ye, my issue is minor, besides, he didn't even touch me, Qin Gang knocked him out with one kick. The main issue is with Yu Momo, a young girl who has been practicing and struggling for over a decade, it's not easy..."

"Oh, I understand, I understand..."

Ye Hongqing chuckled again and said, "Brother Lin, I understand your concerns."

"Don't worry, I'll handle this for you, making sure you gain face in front of that Momo…"

Hearing Ye Hongqing misunderstand again, Lin Jie wanted to explain once more, but then thought the more he explained, the messier it would get, so he decided to just leave it at that.

Lin Jie hung up the phone, returned to the ward, and facing the three pairs of expectant eyes, softly said, "There should not be a problem, I have already arranged for someone to handle this affair."

"Thank you, Expert Lin!"

Yu's mother asked a bit anxiously, "Is there anything we need to do? Momo certainly can't accompany for drinks in her current state."

Lin Jie hastily said, "No need, no need! The person I invited carries a lot of weight; it should be easy to resolve this matter."

Yu Momo and her mother exchanged a glance.

The so-called mother-daughter bond allowed them to see each other's worries, but since Lin Jie said this, they were too embarrassed to ask further questions.

After chatting for a while longer, suddenly, a loud tune rang in the ward.

Lin Jie was momentarily dazed before he realized the sound was coming from the comatose middle-aged man.

Qin Gang walked over to the man, retrieved a phone from him, glanced at the screen, and said, "Caller ID shows it's the boss!"

Lin Jie said sternly, "Wake him up! Let him answer this call!"

Qin Gang immediately slapped the middle-aged man across the face with a sound as loud as fireworks...

The middle-aged man woke up immediately, dazed for a few seconds, and just as he was about to leap forward, Qin Gang tossed the incessantly ringing phone at him!

"Answer the phone! It's your boss!"

The man nearly dropped the phone, struggled a bit to hold it steady, suspiciously glanced at Lin Jie and Qin Gang, then connected the call...

"Hello, boss..."

As he listened, the middle-aged man's face turned increasingly pale, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead!

A minute or two later, he came to Lin Jie, bent at a ninety-degree bow, and wouldn't straighten up, saying, "I was blind as a bat, offending someone so important."

"Feel free to punish or fine me, I won't utter a sound."

Ye Hongqing's efficiency was really something!

Lin Jie was extremely pleased inwardly but said with a serious face, "I'm fine, the main thing is Yu Momo's issue, what's the plan?"

The middle-aged man's bow deepened, saying, "The boss said he's on his way over to personally apologize to Miss Yu."

Seeing the matter was practically resolved, Lin Jie and the others didn't linger, and amid the warm escort by the Yu mother and daughter, they bid farewell and left...

After Lin Jie and the others left the ward, the middle-aged man showed the Yu mother and daughter a smile more pained than crying and said, "Since you know such a powerful person, why didn't you mention it earlier?"

"Aren't you intentionally digging a pit to bury me?"

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