"Lin Jie, are you done with work? Let's go have dinner together and then watch a movie."

Watching An Kexin burst through the door, Lin Jie glanced at the time displayed on the computer screen: 5:36 PM.

He stood up, tidying up the scattered test reports on the desk, and curiously asked, "Did the sun rise in the west today? You're actually suggesting we watch a movie together?"

An Kexin playfully retorted, "Miaomiao can sacrifice her time to have dinner and watch a movie with you. As your official girlfriend, I naturally can't just focus on work and neglect you."

"Lin Jie, I've made up my mind."

She generously said, "Every week, I will take at least one evening to spend with you, like a normal girlfriend, have dinner, go shopping, and spend quality time with you."

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "You speak well, but I feel like it's the other way around, with you dragging me to go shopping with you."

An Kexin put her hands on her hips and said assertively, "What? You don't want to accompany such a lovely girlfriend like me?"

"I do! It's like sweetness to my soul!"

Lin Jie replied with a laugh, then teased, "Kexin, are you jealous of Miaomiao?"

"How could that be! Miaomiao is your biological sister, why would I be jealous of her?"

An Kexin urged again, "Hurry up, time is tight tonight for dinner, shopping, and a movie."

Just as Lin Jie was about to leave after organizing all the documents, he heard An Kexin ask with concern, "Lin Jie, how's the coma patient? From the tests, is there any hope?"

Lin Jie softly replied, "I've reviewed her previous medical records and some recent test results."

"This patient fell while roller-skating, causing brainstem injury, which turned her into a coma state."

"The good news is that although she's been in a coma for nearly three years, she's received good care and goes into the hyperbaric oxygen chamber periodically to keep her brain active. Her physical condition is quite maintained."

"However, the possibility of waking up is still very slim."

An Kexin uttered a light "Oh," and wrapped her arm around Lin Jie's arm, saying, "I checked online for some coma patient awakening stories. Some woke up after people talked to them by their bedside continuously for months."

"Others woke up from the smell of alcohol, after being exposed to it for months. There was even one case where feeding vinegar woke the patient up."

"I've read about many bizarre awakening methods."

"Lin Jie, with these methods for awakening coma patients..."

As they left the office and slowly walked toward the elevator, Lin Jie explained, "Coma patients are in a deep coma, but some still have slight consciousness."

"This slight consciousness can respond to specific stimuli, usually related to the patient's obsessions, hobbies, or things they were attached to before going into a coma."

"Finding the right stimulus and applying it repeatedly and consistently might expand this slight consciousness."

"When the slight consciousness grows to a certain point, it can ignite like a spark, revitalizing the brain and potentially waking up the patient."

An Kexin joyfully said, "So Lin Jie, as long as we find out what this patient was obsessed or concerned with before, we can keep stimulating her?"

Lin Jie couldn't help but pinch An Kexin's nose and said, "You sweet fool."

"This patient has been in a coma for nearly three years. With their good family background, they must have tried all the conventional methods, which have been proven ineffective."

An Kexin made an "Oh" sound and said with some regret, "That's true. There are plenty of renowned brain experts in the Capital City, and they must have tried all these methods."

She then asked, "Lin Jie, surely you know some unconventional methods to awaken her?"

Just then, the elevator doors opened, and several familiar faces appeared in front of Lin Jie.

There was Director Liang from the "I Am a Singer" talent show, the young couple Lin Jie had unceremoniously thrown out from the luxury ward area hallway for arguing that afternoon.

And with them, was a sturdy-looking, but melancholic unfamiliar man.

Seeing Lin Jie, Director Liang anxiously asked, "Expert Lin, are you leaving?"

Lin Jie nodded lightly after they got out of the elevator and said, "I'm off work. Did you come to find me?"

Director Liang nodded and, with a touch of anger, lightly slapped the trendy young man beside him, saying, "Go on, apologize."

The trendy young man, who wore an earring in his left ear, immediately bowed deeply to Lin Jie, then stood up and said, "Expert Lin, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have been loud in the ward area, disturbing the patients' rest."

"It was my mistake."

He then introduced himself, "I'm Lulu's cousin, Fan Enquan. Please, Expert Lin, make sure to cure Cousin Lulu."

Under the gaze of Director Liang and Fan Enquan, the young woman who had quarreled with Fan Enquan also reluctantly spoke, "Expert Lin, I shouldn't have argued with my cousin."

"I'm Lulu's cousin, Fan Haohao."

"Hello, Expert Lin!"

At this moment, the melancholic stranger standing quietly beside them also spoke up: "I am Lulu's fiancé, Wang Hongzhan."

"Expert Lin, please make sure to wake Lulu up. I will certainly fulfill the one-million-dollar reward and will not go back on my word."

Lin Jie couldn't help but take another look at Wang Hongzhan.

Standing nearly 1.8 meters tall, with distinct features, a slightly scruffy beard, and eyes full of sorrow, he had an air of a ruggedly handsome man.

Lin Jie thought to himself, this guy certainly has much that could attract women.

"I only promised Director Liang to conduct a detailed full-body examination of the patient. As for waking the patient, we'll see after all the test results are out."

"However, it's best you don't get your hopes up."

Liang Ziyang said politely, "We all understand. With Lulu's condition, we can only do our best and leave the rest to fate."

Lin Jie glanced at the people in front of him and said solemnly, "It's good that you're all here. There's something that needs confirmation."

"If I perform some treatments on the patient, the methods used might be harmful to the patient's body and could even pose a life-threatening risk, requiring the guardian's signed authorization."

"Who among you can take charge and sign?"

"I can take charge!"

Fan Enquan straightened his body and said without a moment's hesitation, "Expert Lin, I can take charge and sign."

"You can take charge?"

Fan Haohao gave him a hard glare and teased, "Since you dare to pat your chest and make decisions, why did you hide like a turtle and not stand up to take charge when in the Capital City?"

Fan Enquan snorted disdainfully and said, "I didn't trust any of those so-called experts who came for the million-dollar reward, so I wouldn't sign for them."

"If you also believed in their so-called secret methods, why didn't any of you step up and offer to sign for them?"

"As for Expert Lin..."

Fan Enquan looked at Lin Jie and said seriously, "Expert Lin, you are a true medical expert, a world-renowned physician whom I can trust."

At this moment, Liang Ziyang sighed deeply and explained, "Expert Lin, there's something you may not know."

"Lulu currently has seven guardians, who can also be considered seven heirs to the inheritance."

"They have an agreement to seek medical treatment for Lulu. However, whoever finds a doctor is responsible."

"If there's a problem with the doctor or treatment method found by any of them, that person is responsible and must voluntarily relinquish their inheritance rights."

He looked at Fan Enquan and said with some appreciation, "Expert Lin, without Fan Enquan's support and permission, Lulu wouldn't have been able to leave the Capital City and be brought here."

So, there is such an agreement, and it seems this seemingly unruly youth, Fan Enquan, does have a sense of responsibility.

Lin Jie looked at Fan Enquan and asked, "I need to remind you seriously that the possibility of waking your cousin is extremely low. I may use some extreme awakening methods."

"Extreme means dangerous. Aren't you worried that your cousin might encounter irreparable accidents?"

Fan Enquan was silent for a while, then slowly said, "I was very mischievous as a child, often scolded and hit by my parents, and I'd often run to my aunt's house to hide, staying there for several days."

"My aunt treated me like her own son, and my cousin Lulu was also very kind and caring to me."

"When my aunt passed away, she entrusted me with the responsibility of taking good care of my cousin. Unfortunately..."

A flash of uncontrollable pain appeared on Fan Enquan's face.

He looked up at Lin Jie and continued, "Expert Lin, I know of your achievements. I know you're outstanding, and of course, I hope you can successfully wake my cousin."

"If an accident happens during the process..."

His lips twitched slightly, and he resolutely said, "Lying unconscious in bed, cared for by others, is not the life she would want, according to my understanding of my cousin."

Fan Enquan took a deep breath and said, "Expert Lin, please feel free to proceed with the treatment. Any extreme, even dangerous treatment methods, I will sign for them."

As he said this, Lin Jie noticed.

Wang Hongzhan, standing aside, slightly parted his lips and hesitated. Ultimately, he remained silent.

Fan Enquan continued, "As for the medical expenses, Expert Lin, you need not worry."

"All the expenses incurred from treating my cousin will be covered by her trust fund. No matter how high the treatment costs are, they can be paid."

With such assurances, Lin Jie was naturally very satisfied.

He nodded and said, "A thorough examination and awakening treatment are not tasks that can be completed overnight. Please be patient and pray for good luck..."

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