The next morning, at the Zhujia Port Clinic!

Lin Jie watched as Li Haoxiang knocked and entered, full of curiosity. This guy surely wasn't here specifically to see a doctor, right?

Li Haoxiang didn't leave him wondering for long and said, "Lin Jie, I'm here to explain to you that what happened at the hospital that day wasn't me..."

Lin Jie raised a hand, stopping him from continuing, and said, "I know, you're employed by the Han Group to handle affairs for them, and even giving them advice is expected. I understand all that."

"In fact, I should thank you for giving me a few tips at the end. Given our situation at the time, we really didn't have the standing to argue with the Han Family."

"Thank you for your understanding, really appreciate it!" Li Haoxiang said gratefully.

Seeing that he still looked hesitant, Lin Jie said bluntly, "Just say what you have to say. Coming here from the city takes over an hour, and for you lawyers, time is money. You're not just here to explain this, are you?"

Li Haoxiang smiled awkwardly and said, "I wanted to talk to you about tonight's property management committee election!"

Lin Jie was even more perplexed. The property committee had to deal with disputes with property management and handle various complaints from residents. It was a thankless task that everyone avoided back in Floral Village.

Suddenly, he understood.

He had overlooked the fundamental difference between the residents of Xiangtai Apartment and those of Floral Village.

The residents of Xiangtai Apartment were either wealthy or prestigious. Issues like property fee collection, sanitation cleanliness, leaking toilets, or disputes over hallway or parking space usage were nonexistent.

On the contrary, becoming the chairman of the property committee could enable closer interactions with all the residents. In this society, relationships are a huge resource.

Li Haoxiang, as a lawyer, undoubtedly needed this resource.

Understanding his intentions, Lin Jie smiled, motioned for him to sit on the consultation chair next to the desk, and asked, "Is the competition for the property committee chairman fierce tonight?"

Li Haoxiang smiled bitterly and said, "A general manager from a fund securities company and a vice president of a commercial bank are both eyeing that position!"

For a fund securities company and a bank, the residents of Xiangtai Apartment were premium and rare client resources.

Lin Jie laughed and said, "You're already serving as the chairman of the property committee, surely you've made many connections. Why are you worried about tonight's election?"

Li Haoxiang shook his head and said, "Last time, those two fought so fiercely that my win was purely unexpected, like a fisherman who profits from rivalry. Although I've done a lot of work this past year, those two have also frequently held events to maintain relations everywhere!"

"And I've heard a rumor!"

His expression grew even more troubled. "It's said that the two of them, to avoid a repeat of last time, have privately reached an agreement to take turns as the chairman of the property committee."

"If this is true, my chances of winning are hard to say."

Lin Jie tapped a finger on his desk and said, "You want my vote, so what do I get in return?"

Li Haoxiang clearly came prepared and said directly, "If I continue as the property committee chairman, I'll pay your apartment's property fee!"

The property fee for Xiangtai Apartment was quite high, costing Lin Jie over two thousand in management fees monthly, adding up to more than thirty thousand a year.

For Lin Jie's vote, Li Haoxiang was ready to pay a considerable price.

He continued, "Even if I don't win, my firm and I can provide you with free legal consultation services. If you have legal litigation, on top of the existing 20% discount on related lawyer fees, I'll offer an extra 20% discount."

Saving thirty thousand tempted Lin Jie, and having discounted legal services from a lawyer tempted him even more.

A person knows their own affairs best, and Lin Jie was now engaged in what could be considered illegal work.

Even if he obtained a medical license, as a doctor, he still faced high litigation risks. Who knew when he might encounter a bizarre patient who would sue for unexpected reasons?

Thinking of this, Lin Jie nodded and said, "I hope your abilities as a lawyer won't disappoint me."

Seeing his goal accomplished, Li Haoxiang stood up and extended his right hand, confidently saying, "You can rest assured of that. My law firm, Zhongcheng, is a partnership firm. Whether it's civil litigation, criminal litigation, or corporate law, we rank among the top in Binhai City. You won't be disappointed."

Li Haoxiang walked out of the clinic but couldn't resist looking back at the four-story building.

Last night, he had mobilized people overnight to investigate Lin Jie and Lin Miao's situation but learned little.

The only confirmed information they found was that the apartment, originally under An Kexin's name at Xiangtai Apartment, had been transferred to Lin Miao for 26 million, below market price!

He clearly remembered that five months ago, this Lin Family brother and sister had sold their old house to raise money for surgery.

No matter what had happened in between, Li Haoxiang could confirm that the Lin Family siblings were no longer the same Lin Family as before.

At this moment, Lin Jie was on the phone.

"Just got out of class, missed you, so I called to hear your voice. And to check up on you, too. So, what are you doing now? Who are you with?"

Lin Jie's instincts kicked in; he absolutely couldn't encourage this behavior. If he didn't suppress it this time, life would be miserable in the future.

He adjusted his emotions, making his voice a bit angrier.

"Li Ting, I don't like this behavior of yours! Checking up on me? Did you throw your trust in me into the Pacific Ocean? Just last night, you said the love you yearn for is to be comfortably together!"

"If I were to call you to check up on you off and on like this, would you feel comfortable?"

"Oh, I have no experience!" came Li Ting's coquettish and beguiling voice from the phone. "My roommates do this with their boyfriends on calls, so I borrowed it for a bit. Don't be mad! I won't do it again."

Lin Jie generously said, "Admitting your mistake and correcting it is not bad!"

Li Ting said something under her breath, which Lin Jie didn't catch, then continued, "When we planned to go to the zoo with Miaomiao before, I promised her I'd tell her about it. I suddenly thought of an issue, and I'll let you know when we meet in the evening!"

At that moment, an incoming call notification interrupted the phone. Lin Jie said, "Alright, we'll talk when we meet. Someone else is calling, so I'll hang up for now!"

Lin Jie switched to another call, and Han Wenbin's voice came through, "Lin Jie, Xiaoxiao's voice has gone hoarse even with normal speech now."

"Master Zhou said that the hormone effects have been fully activated, and if there's no change after observing for a week, we can proceed with surgery. How are your arrangements coming along?"

Lin Jie replied, "I've pretty much got things arranged on my end. The exact surgery timing needs to be determined after checking Xiaoxiao's situation."

"Alright! Set a time and place on your end, and Xiaoxiao and I will come meet the old expert!"

After hanging up, Lin Jie thought that out of courtesy, he ought to inform Luo Shanshan about this.

He went up to her office and habitually pushed the door open, saying, "Sister Shanshan..."

Stopping himself mid-sentence, Lin Jie realized the office wasn't empty. Luo Shanshan was glaring fiercely, like an angry wild cat, at a laid-back young man sitting behind the desk.

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