Friends and family group?

Lin Jie was a bit confused when he heard this term and couldn't help but say, "Old Chen, this is a recruitment assessment, not a talent show where you advance by popular vote. Why do I need a friends and family group?"

"Isn't this a big event for you? Inviting your friends and family to witness this momentous occasion seems quite meaningful, doesn't it?"

Without waiting for Lin Jie to respond, Chen Shi made his own decision, "How about this, I'll reserve thirty seats for you! If we can't fill them, I'll have the students sit there!"

Sitting beside Lin Jie and overhearing the call, Lin Miao patted her chest after he hung up and said, "Brother, leave the friends and family group to me. I'll contact your colleagues in Zhujia Port, our former neighbors, and a few of your friends."

"It shouldn't be a problem to gather thirty people. You just focus on preparing for the assessment!"

Seeing her so proactive, Lin Jie teased, "I'll leave this glorious and great job to you. Don't let me down, alright?"

The next day, Lin Jie woke up naturally.

He didn't need to go to Zhujia Port today; he stayed home to recharge, and Lin Miao also didn't go to the studio to study, staying with him to recharge.

However, after breakfast, Lin Miao dragged Lin Jie to a rather upscale hair salon by car!

She took out a card from her bag and showed it to a young guy with reddish-orange hair who came to greet them, saying, "Please have Director Ronnie give my brother a stylish and mature haircut!"

The young guy glanced at the card in Lin Miao's hand, smiled broadly, and led Lin Jie to a barber chair, saying, "Please wait, esteemed guest. I'll go get Director Ronnie!"

"Miaomiao, when did you become a VIP member here?" Lin Jie asked in confusion!

Lin Miao giggled and said, "This is Kexin's card. She said you need a proper makeover today!"

"She originally planned to come over today herself, but can't make it due to an important business meeting. Kexin also bought you clothes to wear tomorrow!"

"She said your current clothes are either not prestigious or too plain. With thousands of people seeing you tomorrow, dressing too well might seem showy, while dressing too poorly looks sloppy—so it needs to be appropriate!"

As they chatted, a short-haired man in his thirties with a mustache approached, smiling, "You must be Mr. Lin Jie? Miss An has already spoken to me."

"Rest assured, I'll give you a hairstyle that brings out your inner maturity, confidence, strength, and defiance perfectly."

It was the first time Lin Jie realized a hairstyle could express so many characteristics.

After over two hours of meticulous styling by Director Ronnie, Lin Jie's haircut was finally complete.

Looking at himself in the mirror, Lin Jie didn't really see much of the maturity, confidence, strength, or defiance, just felt he looked more pleasing to the eye.

Upon leaving the salon, Lin Miao proudly reported, "Brother, we've gathered thirty people for the friends and family group!"

"Sister Daya replied saying she, Dr. Luo, Zhu Qiang, Sun Xiaoqi, Da Hei, Monkey, Su Xiaohui, Zhu Ziwen, Wen Qin, Xu Ling, etc., ten people from Zhujia Port are confirmed to come tomorrow, plus a few uncertain ones."

"Brother Kong said he and his wife are definitely coming, along with a close friend named Qin Fang. Plus, Committee Member Qin, Brother Xiaoyu, Uncle Qian, etc., at least ten people will be there to support you!"

Counting on her fingers, Lin Miao added, "Plus Sister Xiaoxiao, Tingting, Zhou Ke, Chen Lili, Uncle An, Sister Kexin, Kemeng, Ling Mengjiao, Dr. Chen Lan, Dr. Yang Jinglong, and others, that's over thirty people."

"Oh, by the way, I also contacted Lu Kaicheng, he said he got on-site approval through application, so he won't take up our slots."

"Brother, how did I do with this task?"

Seeing her eager-to-be-praised expression, Lin Jie chuckled and nodded, "Miaomiao, you're amazing, completing a challenging task so quickly."

"I've decided to reward you by taking you to Xinyu Tea House for tea. I know you love their little pastries!"

Lin Miao immediately started humming a song in delight...

Meanwhile, An Weize and An Kexin were also having tea, joined by a guest from the Luo Family, Luo Wantong.

Luo Wantong sipped his tea, savoring it before leisurely saying, "All patients from Phoenix Mountain Hospital have been transferred to other hospitals' psychiatric departments. Next, I'll undertake a complete overhaul, rebuilding Phoenix Mountain Hospital into a high-standard, modern comprehensive hospital."

"The hospital's upgrade requires a lot of advanced medical equipment and instruments. Once operational, there will also be a constant need for medical supplies..."

An Weize smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Luo, the medical equipment and instruments needed for a hospital upgrade amount to at least several billion in investment. And the annual costs for medical supplies to keep a hospital running exceed tens of millions."

"This is indeed a big business for Weize Group."

"But for you, Mr. Luo, it's just a small business venture. At the recent land auction, Wantong Group spent tens of billions acquiring large tracts in the Phoenix Mountain District!"

He took a sip of tea and said, "Mr. Luo, are you here just to discuss this billion-dollar small project? I find that hard to believe. What do you think, Mr. Luo?"

Luo Wantong laughed heartily and said, "We're not the only ones investing large sums in the Phoenix Mountain District. Han Group has also invested over two billion, and the Liu Family from the Capital City has spent over a billion!"

"I've got reliable information that Han Group is also planning to build a hospital in the Phoenix Mountain District. The Liu Family in Capital City is also negotiating a collaboration with Limin Hospital."

"Mr. An, don't you think having one, two, three, or even four hospitals in the small Phoenix Mountain District is a bit excessive?"

An Weize smiled faintly and said, "Four isn't too many, is it?"

"With a concentration of hospitals, there might even be an agglomeration effect, attracting patients from Binhai and even nationwide to seek treatment."

Luo Wantong remained noncommittal, "The agglomeration effect is possible, but before it emerges, each hospital will endure three to five years or even longer of tough, loss-making competition!"

"Frankly speaking, Wantong Group supporting a hospital is a trivial matter. Given the strength of Han Group and the Liu Family in Capital City, maintaining a hospital won't be a heavy burden for them either."

"But your An Family?"

Luo Wantong shook his head and said, "Under the full-scale siege of three hospitals, does your family's strength allow for the long-term support of a loss-making hospital?"

An Weize softly said, "Oh, Mr. Luo, is there something you want to teach me this time?"

Luo Wantong placed his teacup on the table and said, "I'll get straight to the point. Abandon your plan of building your own hospital and join us in operating and managing Phoenix Mountain Hospital."

An Weize remained calm and asked, "What's the condition?"

Luo Wantong said loudly, "I can offer you forty-nine percent of the shares, along with the management rights of the hospital."

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