January 11th is Zhang Xiaoxiao's birthday!

Lin Jie and Lin Miao were invited by her to celebrate with a dinner party in the evening. The dinner was held at Yu Family Private Kitchen, a place that's nearly impossible to book at the end of the year.

However, seeing Luo Pengyi in the private room, Lin Jie wasn't puzzled anymore.

Seeing the happiness radiating from Zhang Xiaoxiao's face, Lin Jie, who had a hunch, couldn't resist confirming, "Xiaoxiao, you and Luo Pengyi, are you...?"

Zhang Xiaoxiao drew Luo Pengyi over and formally said, "Ah Jie, Miaomiao, let me reintroduce you, this is my boyfriend Luo Pengyi. I know you've known each other for a while and had some minor disagreements!"

"I hope for my sake, the two of you won't hold on to past misunderstandings, okay?"

At this moment, Luo Pengyi also humbled himself and apologized, "Before, I spoke rudely, I'm sorry!"

Lin Miao pursed her lips hard and, without acknowledging Luo Pengyi, urgently said, "Xiaoxiao, the grudges between us are minor, but do you know he is..."

"I know!"

Before Lin Miao could finish speaking, Zhang Xiaoxiao explained, "Pengyi has told me everything. His father is the famous chairman of the Wantong Group, worth over ten billion."

"I'm with him not because of his family background, but because of his sincerity and his relentless pursuit during this period."

"But, Xiaoxiao..."

Lin Miao wanted to say more but was gently nudged by Lin Jie, thus reluctantly staying silent.

Lin Jie smiled, "The misunderstanding between us and Luo Pengyi has long been resolved with Doctor Chen Qiuhua's mediation, so you don't need to worry, Luo Pengyi, you don't need to apologize again."

"Xiaoxiao, we're here to celebrate your birthday today! I and Miaomiao wish you a happy birthday, and hope you and Luo Pengyi tie the knot soon!"

"Xiaoxiao, this is the birthday present from my brother and me!"

Lin Miao also timely presented a beautifully wrapped small box, containing a Dior wallet that originally came from the An Family gift pack.

The food at Yu Family Private Kitchen was indeed good, but the affectionate displays between Zhang Xiaoxiao and Luo Pengyi were a bit too much for Lin Jie and Lin Miao, affecting their appetites.

From the affectionate interactions in the eyes and the intimate gestures shared between Zhang Xiaoxiao and Luo Pengyi, the siblings of Lin Family clearly saw that Zhang Xiaoxiao indeed had feelings for Luo Pengyi!

This completely dispelled their thoughts of privately persuading Zhang Xiaoxiao otherwise.

As the saying goes, better to destroy ten temples than ruin one marriage. Perhaps these two might actually overcome the Luo Family's opposition, ignore family differences, and successfully be together in the end.

Midway through the meal, Zhang Xiaoxiao even took out the account book to show Lin Jie and Lin Miao the revenue situation of the fashion store.

Under Zhang Xiaoxiao's hard work, the store's business improved significantly in the second half of the year, plus Luo Pengyi's generous contributions, the fashion store started making a noticeable profit from September onward.

As of December 31 of last year, the Lin siblings' investment of 200,000 yuan resulted in a dividend of 36,000 yuan, an annualized return rate of 18%, which is a quite decent return.

But this small amount of money, for the Lin siblings now, is just about one month's expenses.

However, Zhang Xiaoxiao took out several stacks of bright red cash, which felt substantial in hand, and Lin Miao accepted it with a beaming smile and put it into her bag.

Zhang Xiaoxiao confidently stated that according to the current development trend of the fashion store, next year's dividends would be at least over 100,000.

During this time, Luo Pengyi was not bragging about buying a commercial building or investing heavily to help Zhang Xiaoxiao open a hundred or so franchises.

On the contrary, he was deeply involved in discussing with Zhang Xiaoxiao the development ideas for the fashion store next year, marketing strategies, and earnestly predicted next year's fashion trends and colors.

An hour or more into the dinner, Lin Jie, who knew nothing about managing a clothing store or fashion trends, excused himself to the restroom to get some fresh air outside the small booth.

Just as Lin Jie stepped out into the hallway, the door of a booth at a diagonal also opened, and a few people came out jokingly, ending up face-to-face with Lin Jie.

Four people emerged from the opposite booth, and Lin Jie recognized three of them: the ever-living Hu Yitong, Ren Maoshi from Binhai University Medical College, and his son Ren Jianzhong.

The fourth person was a man in his fifties, wearing a Chinese tunic suit. He was tall, slightly overweight, with ordinary looks and cropped short hair.

Hu Yitong was also surprised to see Lin Jie there, paused briefly, and then smiled!

Pointing at Lin Jie, he introduced him to the man next to him, "Professor Tian, this is the young man we've been discussing, whose talent has caused an uproar in Binhai City's medical community and is touted as a rare medical prodigy... Lin Jie!"

Upon hearing the old man's words, Lin Jie immediately guessed that this Professor Tian must be Tian Zhiyuan from the Capital City.

With Hu Yitong, Tian Zhiyuan, and Ren Maoshi eating together at this time, the situation became obvious to Lin Jie. Internally, he couldn't help but chuckle.

Tian Zhiyuan squinted his eyes, gave Lin Jie a once-over, and leisurely said, "Being young, even if one has some exceptional talent, it's best to stay humble! Remember, the pursuit of knowledge is never-ending!"

"Especially in the profession of a doctor, which emphasizes building a solid foundation and steady growth!"

"Patients we encounter can be diverse and unusual, so the accumulation of experience and continuous learning through practice are indispensable."

"Young man, as someone who's been through it, I advise you that the profession of being a doctor is not something that can be mastered quickly."

"Check it out for yourself, any well-known doctor has spent ten, twenty, or even more years perfecting their expertise in their field before achieving anything noticeable."

"Since you possess such talents, don't waste it!"

Although what Tian Zhiyuan said was not wrong, it wasn't particularly suitable for Lin Jie. Furthermore, the condescending tone and demeanor in which he spoke made Lin Jie somewhat uncomfortable.

However, he wasn't foolish enough to immediately disagree with Tian Zhiyuan or prove how he was different.

After all, the official evaluation was the day after tomorrow, and he had plenty of opportunities to prove himself. If he spoke up now, it would only make others look down on him, possibly even further triggering an urge to suppress him.

Lin Jie merely gave a light smile without speaking, stepped aside near the wall to clear the way.

Hu Yitong initially thought of ridiculing Lin Jie with a few words, but considering his identity, doing so would only lower his own status and even cause disdain from Tian Zhiyuan and Ren Maoshi!

Thus, he gently shook his head and moved past Lin Jie!

Tian Zhiyuan followed close behind!

As Ren Maoshi passed by Lin Jie, he opened his mouth as if wanting to explain the purpose of this gathering but realizing it might seem a bit too obvious, he sighed inwardly and left in silence!

Ren Jianzhong stood in front of Lin Jie, wagged three fingers in front of him with an air of triumph, and said, "Out of the seven experts, what you're seeing are three dissenting votes!"

"Now, guess if we've already secured a fourth, maybe even a fifth dissenting vote?"

Lin Jie chuckled lightly and with disdain replied, "Even if all seven experts disagree with me, so what? Ren Jianzhong, your efforts are doomed to be nothing more than a futile resistance."

Brimming with confidence, Lin Jie declared, "Absolute strength can crush all obstacles!"

"Under the scrutiny of the public eye, with the trend of overwhelming support, if they don't want their reputations to be severely damaged or even destroyed, in the end, they'll have only one choice, and that's to choose me!"

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