Today was destined for Lin Jie to not get a good rest; everything seemed to come together at once.

In the morning, there was an acute appendicitis case at the clinic, and in the afternoon, a patient with massive gastric bleeding was brought in. Zhu Heping couldn't handle it at all, and Lin Jie was left with no patience.

Fortunately, Zhu Heping was quite tactful. Seeing that Lin Jie was really exhausted, he offered to take the night shift so Lin Jie could go home and rest.

However, as soon as Lin Jie drove onto the highway back to the city, he received a call from Professor Chen.

Having been unable to rest properly, his temper wasn't great, and he said directly, "Old Chen, get to the point if you have something to say; I'm quite tired today and don't have time to chat with you!"

Professor Chen didn't pick up on Lin Jie's impatience and said with a smile, "Kid, treat me to dinner tonight; I have something big to tell you!"

"Treat you to dinner?"

Lin Jie rudely said, "Are you showing signs of senility? You're the one who should treat me. Besides, do you lack people willing to treat you? The line of people wanting to invite you probably stretches over ten meters!"

"Hurry up and tell me your case, or I'll hang up!"

Chen Shi got angry too and shouted over the phone, "You brat, I've been busy with your matters all this time. Treating me to a meal as thanks is the least you can do."

Lin Jie asked in confusion, "Busy with my matters? What matters?"

"What matters? Big ones, naturally!"

Chen Shi teased over the phone, saying proudly, "I'll only discuss this in person at the dinner table. Brat, hurry up and invite me to dinner!"

Lin Jie was indeed intrigued by his words and thought for a moment before saying, "I'm really tired today; let's skip eating out. If you don't mind, come to my place. I'll cook; how about that?"

Chen Shi readily agreed, "I've had food from Binhai's well-known restaurants often, and it's just the same old after a while. Today, a change of taste, trying your cooking, sounds good too."

After agreeing on a time, Lin Jie hung up and called Lin Miao.

Lin Miao was already at home, and after learning that they were hosting a professor from Binhai University Medical School, she excitedly said she would go out to buy some good ingredients immediately.

Lin Jie hurriedly stopped her and said, "Miaomiao, this old man and I are quite familiar; no need to treat him as an esteemed guest."

"Just go to that nearby old shop, get some prepared foods, then go to Xinyu Tea House and pack a few desserts. Also, order a few takeouts, and that'll do!"

Lin Miao worriedly asked, "Brother, this is Kexin's elder and a professor; will this be okay?"

Lin Jie confidently replied, "It'll be fine! He's asked me about many cases, and I haven't charged him any consultation fees, so this is fair enough. Miaomiao, just do as I said; he won't, and dares not, throw a fit!"

"Alright then, I'll prepare as you said!" Lin Miao replied softly.

Today, the road home for Lin Jie was not smooth either; not only were there many red lights, but it was also particularly congested, taking him more than half an hour longer than usual to get back to Xiangtai Apartment, where he coincidentally saw Chen Shi getting out of a taxi.

Lin Jie quickly called out to him to get in his car and drove him to the apartment's underground parking.

He glanced at Chen Shi and saw he came empty-handed, so he pretended to be dissatisfied and said, "Professor Chen, you come as a guest and only bring yourself? At least you should have brought a bottle of wine or some fruit as a gesture!"

Chen Shi snorted and retaliated, "You brat, I'm your elder, your elder, understand?"

"I'm already doing you a favor by coming to your house for a meal. And you want me to bring a gift? You're dreaming!"

He frowned and said, "Is this when you just got back?"

"Are you going to cook now? How long will that take? I'm really hungry now."

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "It won't take long. My sister has almost everything ready at home and has ordered takeout; I just need to slice the ready-made food, and we can have dinner!"

Chen Shi pointed at Lin Jie's nose, amused yet speechless, and said, "Kid, this is how you treat me to a meal?"

Lin Jie said righteously, "You can only blame yourself for picking the wrong time!"

"I've only slept three or four hours in the past thirty hours, and you're in such a hurry for me to host you, this is the best I can do."

Chen Shi saw the fatigue on Lin Jie's face and understood, nodding without continuing to nag.

After parking the car, Lin Jie led him to the elevator!

The elevator door opened, and out stepped a man in his forties or fifties with a potbelly!

Seeing Chen Shi, his eyes instantly shone, and he enthusiastically extended both hands to shake Chen Shi's right hand, smiling broadly, "Professor Chen, Director Chen, hello! I didn't expect to see you here! You're here for?"

"Hello, hello!"

Chen Shi smiled perfunctorily, glanced at Lin Jie, and said, "I'm here to visit a young friend!"

The potbelly man let go of Chen Shi's hand and enthusiastically grasped Lin Jie's hand, saying, "So you and Professor Chen have such a good relationship! I knew it, you're so young and must be extraordinary!"

Lin Jie hummed and hawed a couple of responses, then quickly dashed into the elevator.

As the elevator doors closed, Chen Shi and Lin Jie exchanged glances and said in unison, "Do you know him? Who is he?"

Smiles simultaneously spread across their faces.

Chen Shi chuckled, "Maybe I treated someone in his family or friends; I often encounter such situations outside. They recognize me, but I know nothing about them!"

"Since he came down the elevator, he should be your neighbor. If you don't recognize him, that's another story."

Lin Jie awkwardly laughed and said, "He does look familiar, but I can't recall his name! I haven't lived here long, and I'm always coming and going; it's normal I don't know them."

Once inside the house, Lin Miao warmly greeted, "Uncle Chen, hello, welcome to our home!"

Chen Shi smiled and said, "Hello! What a pretty and spirited young lady you are—a lot more polite than your brother."

After some pleasantries, he noticed the familiar decor and layout in the living room and couldn't help but sigh, "This apartment was bought at the behest of my sister, and she personally chose the decor. It was meant to be Kexin's marital home. Alas..."

Lin Jie didn't expect this apartment to have such a background; he just thought it was one of the An Family's investments.

Not knowing what to say next, he said, "Miaomiao, you talk with Professor Chen over tea in the living room! I'll check the kitchen to see if there's anything else we need to prepare."

Lin Miao proudly said, "Brother, everything's ready; you and Uncle Chen can wash up, and we can eat right after."

Lin Jie skeptically went to the dining room and indeed found that the table was already set with over a dozen dishes, all steaming hot, not only were the dishes exquisite, but the bowls and plates looked like artworks—not likely to be takeout.

Lin Miao whispered as she got closer, "Brother, Nanyuan Restaurant on the east side of the apartment offers home delivery service, so I ordered this spread. Does it work for you?"

Lin Jie patted her on the head and praised her, "Very good, Miaomiao, you're amazing!"

Lin Miao was so pleased her eyes almost turned into slits.

After the three washed up, they sat in the dining room. Lin Jie brought out a more than half-full bottle of premium red wine, poured Chen Shi a glass, and some for himself and Lin Miao.

Chen Shi took a small sip and, being a connoisseur, nodded frequently, happily saying, "You're using such good wine to host me; it's only right as I've gone to great lengths to secure an opportunity for you!"

"Opportunity? What opportunity?" Lin Jie asked curiously.

Chen Shi replied proudly, "An opportunity for you to join Binhai University Medical School, an opportunity for you to become my student."

"I've applied to the school to start a special admission process. As long as you pass the relevant assessments, you will be my master's student."

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