Lin Jie learned through inquiries that Ye Peihua, who demonstrated determination and strength and made promises, had basically reached an agreement with the Capital City's professional Super League team. The acquisition work was now entering a substantive operational stage.

However, the team has a complex equity relationship, with many parties involved, so reaching a full agreement and completing the transfer cannot be achieved in a short time.

After around ten minutes, Ye Peihua, having finished her meal, once again expressed her congratulations to Lin Jie and then took her leave.

Lin Jie was just about to eat peacefully when, unexpectedly, another person sat beside him.

He glanced with his peripheral vision, saw someone vaguely familiar, and paid no attention, continuing with his meal.

After just two bites, Lin Jie suddenly realized and turned to stare at the person.

She had lustrous black hair and was wearing a dark V-neck knee-length tight-fitting dress, with high-heeled crystal sandals, showing off her cleavage, fine figure, and slender legs, making her quite eye-catching.

As for her looks, her delicate makeup masked some imperfections, making her appear quite charming, especially with those almond-shaped eyes that exuded a bewitching allure.

If not for knowing the person's background, having such an attractive and femininely appealing person sitting beside him would have made Lin Jie quite pleased.

But now, he almost lost his appetite.

Lin Jie said irritably, "Cui Shanshan, why are you running around instead of staying in the hospital?"

"Expert Lin, I'm all better now. It's so stifling staying in the hospital room all the time."

Cui Shanshan looked at Lin Jie with some resentment and continued, "I snuck in just to congratulate you. I never thought you'd transform and become a soldier."

"Expert Lin, congratulations on becoming a colonel and earning a first-class merit."

As she spoke, she looked Lin Jie up and down in his military uniform and praised, "Not bad, really not bad! This military uniform adds some toughness to you, making you look more masculine."

These words made Lin Jie a bit unhappy.

Adding toughness, looking more masculine? Did it mean he was somewhat soft or effeminate before?

He snorted and said impatiently, "I know you're anxious for the surgery, but I just returned from the earthquake zone and need to handle my current work and adjust myself physically and mentally."

"How about this, I'll schedule your surgery for... next Wednesday morning!"

After saying this, Lin Jie waved her off, "Now that you know the surgery time, hurry back to the hospital."

"Finally set a surgery date, thank you, Expert Lin!"

With a face full of delight, Cui Shanshan got up, glanced around, and brightly asked, "I can tell, your friends here to congratulate you are both talented and of good background."

"Expert Lin, would you mind if I introduce myself to them?"

Introduce herself?

Lin Jie then remembered that she was a stylist, whose job was to design styles and provide cosmetic and outfit advice for clients.

He didn't really want to agree.

But then he thought about the domestic social environment, realizing it probably wasn't easy for her, and softened his heart, "Just don't overdo it, handing out business cards to everyone."

Cui Shanshan gratefully said, "Thank you, I won't disturb them too much, just want to get acquainted first and hopefully make some friends if we share interests."

As soon as she left, Lin Miao and An Kemeng appeared from somewhere, squeezing Lin Jie in between them.

"Brother, who was that woman just now? She seemed familiar, but I can't remember who she is."

"I really dislike her gaze!" An Kemeng said angrily.

Lin Jie was a bit speechless at their anxiety, "Miaomiao, she seems familiar because you've seen her before. She's one of my patients, the one who came together with Wei Xin to our house."

"Ah, it's him!"

Lin Miao was surprised, unable to help but say, "What a transformation, brother, you're really something!"

Lin Jie said confidently, "This is just the start. After two more surgeries, she could even enter beauty contests with no problem."

An Kemeng eagerly asked, "Miaomiao, who exactly is that? Tell me quickly!"

"Mengmeng, come, I'll tell you, but don't say anything, and don't tell others randomly!" Lin Miao dragged An Kemeng aside, whispering in her ear.

After hearing it, An Kemeng looked at Cui Shanshan in the crowd with astonishment, then excitedly asked, "Brother Jie, if you can do male-to-female surgery, then... can you do female-to-male?"

"It's also doable." Lin Jie replied softly.

"Then... then..."

An Kemeng blushed, hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help her curiosity, asking, "Brother Jie, can a man's thing be made surgically?"

"It's possible through quite complex surgery, but..."

Seeing Lin Miao also listening intently, Lin Jie suddenly realized it was inappropriate to educate them on this, immediately put on a stern face, and scolded, "This is not something you should know about. Go do what you should be doing."

An Kemeng's face didn't turn red and she huffed, disdainfully saying, "I learned this in middle school health classes. So outdated."

"Miaomiao, let's ignore him, let's go..."

Ignoring the departing two, Lin Jie looked at his half-eaten plate and thought how difficult it was to enjoy a peaceful meal.

Suddenly, Lin Jie noticed some people in the hall heading towards the entrance.

Those who had been conversing with Elder Fu and Fu Xiuyuan, including An Weize and An Kexin, also stood up to greet them.

Lin Jie looked up and was surprised to see two unexpected guests.

The Patriarch of the Binhai Traditional Chinese Medicine Family, Zhou Yisan, and his daughter, Li Ting's mother, Zhou Xuehui.

Seeing the two, especially Zhou Xuehui, Lin Jie felt a bit uneasy.

However, being the absolute protagonist of this celebratory gathering, he had to compose himself and walked towards them.

"Elder Zhou, Aunt Zhou, welcome!"

Lin Jie's politely spoken words carried a clear hint of distance.

Zhou Xuehui, looking at the handsome and impressive Lin Jie, felt a bit dazed.

Over the past six months, she occasionally heard Lin Jie's name.

Almost overnight, Lin Jie had become a hot figure in the Binhai medical world, seemingly leaping straight to the top, his importance comparable to her own father in the world of Binhai traditional Chinese medicine.

Lin Jie not only gained fame but also wealth.

With gifted luxury cars and apartments, not to mention his shares in Anlin Hospital, it's said Lin Jie's net worth is not just one hundred million, at least seventy to eighty million.

Zhou Xuehui often wondered whether forcing Li Ting to study abroad and leave Lin Jie was a right or wrong decision back then.

Thinking of the main purpose of her visit this time, Zhou Xuehui couldn't help but look at her father.

Elder Zhou softly said, "Expert Lin, we are here firstly to congratulate you, and secondly to seek your help!"

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