"These three people, you might know them, or maybe you don't. Let me tell you, they are Expert Lin's prized disciples."

"Expert Lin is the renowned and unparalleled medical genius of Binhai, a world-class medical expert, and a specially appointed expert at Binhai University Affiliated Hospital. With this introduction, you surely know who Expert Lin is, right?"

"Do you know the identities of these three people beforehand? The power of a world-class medical expert, do you truly understand it?"

Kong Mingqing keenly noticed that upon hearing this, Wang Lei's facial expression changed several times.

He immediately realized that this incident was very likely not an accident.

It seems the person behind the scenes did not inform Wang Lei of the true identity of the target person. This is a breakthrough.

The voice from the phone continued, "And I have a life-and-death friendship with Expert Lin; we are brothers."

"Expert Lin told me that we must get to the bottom of this incident."

"Wang Lei, I'll be blunt with you."

"If this accident truly is an accident, caused by your negligence or a vehicle malfunction and not your intention, we'll just have to accept our bad luck and let it go."

"However, if it's true that you acted deliberately, if you were bribed or instructed by someone…"

Kong Mingqing heard the voice from the phone suddenly turn cold and stern, "I don't dare say I can investigate every little thing in Binhai thoroughly."

"However, when I focus all my efforts on investigating something, there's a 99% chance I'll find out the truth."

"Wang Lei, you have a chance now, a chance to confess for a lighter punishment."

"If you miss this chance, you better pray that what you told the police is the truth."

"Once I uncover another truth, at that time, not only you but also those you care about…"

The latter words were left unsaid, but Kong Mingqing understood the implied meaning perfectly.

However, he looked elsewhere, pretending not to have heard anything.

"Since you know me, you must have some understanding of me."

"To survive until now, I didn't rely on kindness…"

"You have one minute now to think about the people you care about, like the cute eight-year-old son back in your hometown."

"Hopefully, you can make a wise choice…"

Even before the call finished, Wang Lei anxiously said, "I… I'll talk… I'll tell you everything..."

Saying this, Wang Lei seemed to have used up all his strength and passed out again.

Binhai University Affiliated Hospital, Yao Henan's ward.

Zhang Xiaoxiao watched Guo Peng, Wei Hongyang, Fang Huanru, Yan Beichen, and Ma Hongmin assembling and adjusting several metal frames. She said nervously, "Jie, does it have to be today? It's Lantern Festival today; can't we let Nannan enjoy the festival?"

Lin Jie explained, "Xiaoxiao, if it weren't for the fact that Nannan obviously gained weight, this should have been done a few days ago."

"Nannan's situation can't be delayed any longer."

Yao Henan also spoke with a smile, "Xiaoxiao, this is actually a good thing."

"Finally getting out of the water tank, I can exercise my three joints. This brings me a big step closer to sitting, standing, and walking in the future."

"Xiaoxiao, I can hardly wait."

Zhang Xiaoxiao opened her mouth but didn't speak further. Instead, she stepped back to stand beside Lin Jie.

A few minutes later, the customized lower limb exoskeleton support system, based on Yao Henan's physical data, was fully adjusted.

A rehab vehicle similar to a baby walker was also assembled.

Lin Jie carefully inspected everything, picked up a pair of diving goggles, and asked, "The exoskeleton support system needs to be installed in the water tank for Nannan. Who's going in?"

"I'll do it!"

Fang Huanru volunteered, "I'm the slimmest, so it's easier for me to move inside the tank."

Because there were no swimsuits prepared, Lin Jie, Guo Peng, and Wei Hongyang left the ward to give Fang Huanru space to operate.

After waiting outside for nearly an hour, when Lin Jie and the others re-entered, they found that Yao Henan, now equipped with the lower limb exoskeleton support system, was lying on the bed in the water tank, floating on the surface.

Then, Lin Jie, Guo Peng, Wei Hongyang, Zhang Xiaoxiao, and others carefully lifted Yao Henan out of the tank and gently placed her into the rehab vehicle, securing her in place.

At this point, Yao Henan's feet weren't touching the ground, her body's weight being supported by chains connected to the exoskeleton system and straps on the upper body, transferred to the rehab vehicle.

"Nannan, do you feel any discomfort?" Lin Jie asked with concern!

Yao Henan shook her head and softly said, "I'm fine, just a bit unaccustomed!"

Lin Jie warned, "Next comes the painful trial; you must be mentally prepared!"

"Uncle, I can endure!" Yao Henan said, her small face tense.

Lin Jie reached out and patted her head, then instructed Yan Beichen and Ma Hongmin, "Remove the waterproof layers fixed on Nannan's hip, knee, and ankle joints!"

This task was simple. Yan Beichen and Ma Hongmin completed it in less than five minutes.

By then, Fang Huanru, who had showered and dressed, also came out.

Lin Jie took some unused medical gauze, folded it dozens of times, and placed it in Yao Henan's mouth, saying, "Follow my instructions. If it hurts, grit your teeth!"

Yao Henan gripped the rehab vehicle's handle tightly and nodded to Lin Jie.

"Nannan, some pain is inevitable, but don't be afraid!"

"Start lightly, very gently moving your left foot!"

Under the watchful eyes of Lin Jie and the others, Yao Henan slightly moved her left foot.

Soon after, a sound of teeth clenching echoed by.

Yao Henan's face instantly turned pale, and the muscles on her face twisted and twitched, while sweat on her forehead and nose appeared at a visible speed.

Lin Jie knew this was a sign of intense pain.

However, he had to do this, as Yao Henan's long-immobilized joints needed to be moved; it's an inevitable process.

Seeing Yao Henan's condition, Zhang Xiaoxiao couldn't bear it anymore, grabbing Lin Jie's hand, her voice choked with tears, "Jie, Jie, Nannan is in so much pain, why not give her a painkiller?"

Lin Jie explained, "Painkillers can't be used."

"Using them would dull the senses, and overexertion could damage the fragile joints."

"Xiaoxiao, if you can't bear it, you can wait outside the ward!"

Yao Henan raised her hand, forming a fist, gesturing to Lin Jie and Zhang Xiaoxiao that she could hold on.

In the end, Zhang Xiaoxiao decided to stay, remaining by Yao Henan's side.

Lin Jie took a deep breath, steeling his heart, and encouraged, "Nannan, think of your dad. How much he hopes to see you stand, to see you walk!"

"The pain is temporary; you need to persevere, keep persevering!"

"Now gently, gently move your right foot!"

He deliberately avoided looking at Yao Henan's facial expressions, only issuing commands indifferently.

"Gently move your left calf…"

"Right calf…"

"Left thigh…"

"Right thigh…"

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