As night fell, Lin Jie drove Li Ting back to the city, stopping by their home in Jingtai District to pick up some clothes and daily necessities.

Li Ting asked with concern, "Lin Jie, in half a month, will Miaomiao's eyes be like ours?"

The public explanation given by Lin Jie, Luo Shanshan, and others regarding Lin Miao's cranial surgery was that Lin Miao suffered a severe blow causing a cerebral hemorrhage, requiring emergency craniotomy to stop the bleeding!

However, the blood clot affecting Lin Miao's vision in her brain was shaken loose due to the severe hit, unexpectedly disintegrating and bringing about a blessing in disguise, allowing her to see again.

Lin Jie pondered for a moment, shook his head, and said, "Miaomiao's brain has been damaged after all, and she was almost blind for ten years. Full recovery is somewhat unlikely. But…"

He smiled and said, "Even at the worst level of recovery, Miaomiao won't need a guide stick anymore and will be able to take better care of herself."

"Yes, this time, Miaomiao truly was blessed in misfortune. She can take care of herself now, which lightens the burden on you, her brother, considerably!" Li Ting chuckled and asked, "What are your plans next?"

"Buy a house!"

Lin Jie replied somewhat excitedly, "Back then, Miaomiao sold her house to save me for a heart transplant, and I promised to buy her a big house! Now I've saved enough money for the down payment."

Li Ting immediately said, "Buying a house and renovating it costs a lot. Lin Jie, we should return those clothes. We don't need to wear such expensive outfits."

Lin Jie said generously, "I can't take back the clothes I gave you."

"Don't worry, the money I made over the past few months is enough for the down payment and renovation costs."

To dispel Li Ting's doubts, he explained further, "After the accident at Baihui Square, the An Family expressed their gratitude and gave me a big sum of money. Also, Haobo's father gave me a reward because of the incident too."

Li Ting nodded and asked softly, "That sister from the An Family is quite nice to you and Miaomiao, isn't she? She even specially cooked Cordyceps Soup and brought it over."

Hearing this, Lin Jie felt somewhat sheepish and explained, "The An Family is in the medical equipment business. Our clinic uses equipment supplied by their company, and I acted as a liaison."

"Also, during that accident, I managed to save her sister. After all that, we got familiar with each other."

"Yes, their company's headquarters is in the Weize Building at Henglong Plaza, not far from your gym."

Li Ting nodded slightly and said, "Weize Building, I know that place."

Just as they drove off the overpass into the city, Li Ting suddenly said, "Let's take this exit; I need to go back to school!"

Lin Jie paused a bit but reacted quickly, slowing down, signaling, and steering successfully to not miss the exit.

"It's Saturday today. Do you have a class activity?" Lin Jie guessed.

Li Ting shook her head, fuming, "I had a big argument with my mom. If she doesn't admit her wrongdoing, I absolutely will not go home."

Lin Jie found it amusing and didn't try to persuade her, dropping her off at the east gate of Binhai University.

He drove back onto the overpass and unexpectedly received a call from Zhang Xiaoxiao.

"Ah Jie, I wanted to tell you, my dad's case has been decided by the court."

"The other party got eight years and has to pay over a million in compensation. My dad isn't staying in the hospital anymore. He's living with me now."

"Divorced?" Lin Jie asked further.

Zhang Xiaoxiao's voice carried helplessness through the headset, "My dad doesn't want a divorce, but the other party has already filed a lawsuit. Given the nature of his scandal, the court's divorce ruling is inevitable, and it's quite possible he'll leave with nothing."

Lin Jie detected the frustration and weariness in her tone and tentatively offered a suggestion.

"You're busy managing the store and looking after your father. It's too much for one person. Have you thought about finding a care facility?"

"He's my dad, after all. I don't want people talking behind my back."

Zhang Xiaoxiao immediately rejected his suggestion and said bitterly, "I'll handle it until he recovers enough to care for himself. I'll grit my teeth and get through it!"

Since Zhang Xiaoxiao was determined, Lin Jie didn't press further, suggesting, "Then hire a caregiver. That compensation surely covers that expense, right?"

Zhang Xiaoxiao laughed bitterly, saying, "Ah Jie, you have no idea. It's not something I want to share with others!"

"The initial payment from the other party, my dad held onto it tightly. Besides me not covering the surgery and medical expenses, all other miscellaneous costs came out of my pocket."

"Sigh, I have nothing to say."

Lin Jie was quite taken aback; this father was truly something else.

In this situation, doesn't he realize who really cares for him?

"Lin Jie, I also need to tell you about the shop's performance this month…"

Before Zhang Xiaoxiao finished, Lin Jie already understood, replying sympathetically, "Xiaoxiao, it's okay, there were unexpected circumstances."

"Ah Jie, in another ten days or so, I'll be able to devote myself fully to the store again."

"By the end of the year, you and Miaomiao will definitely receive substantial bonus red envelopes, that's a promise."

After hanging up Zhang Xiaoxiao's call and over half an hour later, Lin Jie arrived at Jingtai District.

He went home, gathered some changes of clothes and living items for himself and Miaomiao, then turned off the lights, locked the door, and took the elevator down to the underground parking lot.

Lin Jie drove his car out of the garage exit, and suddenly, a figure darted in front!

Slamming the brakes, Lin Jie was furious and was about to curse, only to realize it was a panting Hou Jiahe blocking the car.

Holding onto the hood, he walked over to the car window, breathlessly asking, "Brother Lin... I just found out this evening that Lin Miao... had an accident, how is she now?"

Seeing his concern for Lin Miao, Lin Jie's anger subsided a bit and he said, "She had surgery, but she'll be fine after some rest."

"That's good, that's good!"

Hou Jiahe visibly relaxed and said, "My leave is over, I'm catching tonight's train back to the army. Please convey my regards to Lin Miao!"

Lin Jie nodded gently and said, "I will, and wish you a safe journey!"

A smile appeared on Hou Jiahe's face as he said, "Brother Lin, you know that the neighborhood is fully aware of the accusations and the complaints against you, and everyone is firmly on your side, supporting you!"

"Brother Lin, don't be disheartened by this. People like He Tongfang are a minority. I also heard that Sister Xiao has already filed for divorce with him!"

Lin Jie was hearing this for the first time and asked, "Is it because of my issue?"

Hou Jiahe said honestly, "Not just that, it's also because of the He family father and son's severe preference for sons over daughters. Come on, don't they see which century we're in now? Plus, I heard there are also some trivial family issues."

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