Just as Lin Jie was holding the microphone, about to speak, a strong voice suddenly sounded: "Sorry, everyone, I had some matters to handle at the last minute, so I'm late. Apologies! Apologies!"

Everyone turned their heads toward the entrance of the hall and saw a tall man in his prime, accompanied by Luo Shanshan, walking in.

Lin Jie hadn't expected Luo Wantong to come in person. He spoke into the microphone, "Chairman Luo, hello! Thank you for coming personally! Your timing is perfect, not late at all, please have a seat..."

With these words, An Weize, An Kexin, and others stood up. An Kexin even went to greet them on Lin Jie's behalf, intending to lead Luo Wantong and Luo Shanshan to the main table.

Luo Wantong stopped and waved his hand at An Kexin, saying loudly, "No need, I just came to offer my congratulations and will be leaving shortly."

He looked at Lin Jie and nodded approvingly, saying, "You're impressive, looking forward to seeing you excel after graduation."

Luo Wantong glanced around at everyone on the second floor and smiled, "Since there are many medical elites here today, I'll take this opportunity to announce something..."

"The transformation of Phoenix Mountain Hospital has officially started."

"Wantong Group will build Phoenix Mountain Hospital into a top domestic and world-class comprehensive hospital."

"The first dean of the hospital has been decided, and he is... from Harvard University Affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital..."

"Dr. Clive Lerayel."

These words instantly surprised and delighted many people on the second floor, sparking discussions!

"Gasp... It's him!"

"Who is it? Is it that Clive Lerayel?"

"This is a bigshot!"

As industry insiders, they knew that Dr. Lerayel was the head of neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and a renowned neurosurgery expert in the United States and internationally!

In recent years, due to aging and reduced energy, he no longer performed neurosurgeries but transitioned into management roles.

Luo Wantong felt satisfied with the impact of his words and continued, "Dr. Lerayel will officially take the position as dean of Phoenix Mountain Hospital a year and a half after the reconstruction is completed."

"However, the hiring process for doctors in various departments of Phoenix Mountain Hospital will fully commence after the Lunar New Year!"

"This recruitment is open to the world!"

"But our requirement is only one: they must be true elites in the medical field, truly top-tier doctors, or young doctors with great potential for development."

"Phoenix Mountain Hospital's facilities are internationally top-notch; its services are internationally top-notch; its salaries are internationally superior. The doctors it hires, young doctors, and even nurses must be internationally top-notch!"

"We welcome everyone to apply!"

Luo Wantong chuckled again and said, "Everyone, don't have any concerns. We will ensure confidentiality is upheld; no one's application information will be disclosed."

After saying this, he nodded at Lin Jie, turned around, and left in strides!

This left Lin Jie slightly displeased.

Evidently, Luo Wantong had treated his banquet venue as a press conference site. Additionally, he seemed to challenge the An Family and the Anlin Hospital Lin Jie was organizing.

Luo Shanshan, who remained in the hall, gave Lin Jie an apologetic look and hurriedly stuffed a thin red envelope into An Kexin's hand before chasing after Luo Wantong.

"Binhai City's addition of a high-standard hospital is a good thing for residents, and doctors alike, especially for the doctors present today."

Lin Jie laughed, "You can go back and boldly ask your leaders for a raise."

Suddenly, a burst of laughter erupted from the second floor!

Having calmed down somewhat, Lin Jie held the microphone and slowly scanned the hall, filled with over a hundred pairs of eyes watching him!

Looking over one familiar face after another, many memories flashed in his mind like scenes from a movie, one by one.

Uncle Qian saw that the winter clothes on Miaomiao and himself were somewhat old, so he bought new ones, claiming they were clothes worn by his own children, and brought them over.

Sitting at that table was Xie Qiang, who served as the office manager at a small company.

Not only did he shop first at Lin Jie's general store for the things his family needed, but he also made purchases for company needs from the store, even if it meant carrying heavy items on a bus ride that took over an hour.

And...'

There were many such incidents. Each familiar face would bring a related image to Lin Jie's mind.

He looked towards the second floor, where they had all quieted down, standing on the other side of the railing, quietly watching him.

At this moment, Lin Jie was filled with emotions, although he had a thousand words to say, he didn't know where to start.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke, "Honestly, for this moment, I carefully prepared some remarks, but now I suddenly feel that those words don't fit at all!"

"Just as there are no identical leaves, no two life experiences are the same. My sister Miaomiao and I have had a bit of a rough journey, but it is our unique life!"

"This life allowed Miaomiao and me to face numerous difficulties but also gain abundantly; it taught us survival, growth, and appreciation!"

"And all of you are an inseparable part of our unique lives!"

"Thank you to everyone present; it is you who made Miaomiao and me feel warmth, enabling us to move forward shakily, not giving up due to despair or stumbling due to difficulties."

Lin Jie reached out to Lin Miao, who was standing to one side below the stage, softly calling, "Miaomiao!"

Lin Miao understood and walked onto the high stage, taking his hand, standing side by side!

Lin Jie continued, "Here, Miaomiao and I thank our life for including all of you, thank you for your companionship, thank you for your help, thank you... thank you..."

As he spoke, Lin Jie's eyes reddened, and he and Lin Miao bowed deeply to the audience...

Seated below were Zhang Xiaoxiao, Zhang Li, and many neighbors, recalling the hardships Lin Jie and Lin Miao had faced, and couldn't help but shed tears!

People like Kong Mingqing, Uncle Qian, and Xie Qiang also had reddened eyes!

Many standing in the hallway on the second floor were deeply moved by the situation, feeling the difficulty and bittersweet joy in overcoming adversity!

"Clap, clap..."

No one knew who started clapping first, but everyone in the hall stood up, and they all began to clap vigorously.

Following this, the entire Donghua Building was filled with thunderous applause, echoing for a long time!

Lin Jie and Lin Miao straightened up, Lin Jie wiped the tears from Lin Miao's face with his fingertip, while also waving to signal everyone to stop applauding.

Once the hall returned to quiet, Lin Jie chuckled lightly and said, "I'm sorry, I got a little emotional for a moment."

"Although I'm the absolute protagonist today, I know the person you most want to see standing here isn't me..."

Lin Jie suddenly raised his voice and shouted, "Now please welcome, the pop queen... Xiaoxiao to the stage to present us with a brilliant performance!"

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