Wednesday passed, and Thursday also went by.

Lin Jie received a detailed report from An Kemeng, Zhang Xiaoxiao, and Ling Mengjiao.

Lin Miao had been resting well at night, with no incidents of tossing and turning or secretly crying in the middle of the night. Her work efficiency at the company was also stable, with no noticeable low-level mistakes or signs of spacing out.

This completely put Lin Jie at ease.

At ten o'clock in the morning on Friday, Lin Jie and his student, Zeng Yang, finally met the much-talked-about but never-seen Ma Family's elderly lady and the patient to be treated, ten-year-old Ma Jinshou, in the office of the Affiliated Hospital.

The Ma Family's elderly lady was around seventy years old, neatly dressed, with silver hair well-combed, walking energetically, truly making her presence known.

Ten-year-old Ma Jinshou was thin, pale, with large lackluster eyes and a timid expression, at first glance looking like a malnourished six or seven-year-old child.

Accompanying the old lady and Ma Jinshou was not only Shao Deyao but also a middle-aged woman around forty years old.

She was pulling a suitcase and dressed plainly.

From her attire and demeanor, she appeared to be a nanny specifically taking care of the old lady or Ma Jinshou.

"Grandma Ma, let me introduce you."

Shao Deyao spoke, "This is the renowned expert Dr. Lin, specially appointed by the Affiliated Hospital."

After waiting a moment and seeing that the old lady hadn't responded, Shao Deyao noticed her somewhat sunken eyes were fixated on Lin Jie's face, appearing a bit absent-minded.

Seeing this, Shao Deyao gently reminded, "Grandma Ma... Grandma Ma... this is Expert Lin."

"Oh, Expert Lin, hello, hello!"

The old lady snapped out of her astonishment and quickly said, "I'm sorry for my rudeness!"

She explained, "In the Capital City, I've often heard your name and heard others mention your youth. I just didn't expect you to be so young."

"You must be only about twenty... seven or eight years old?"

Lin Jie knew she initially wanted to guess twenty, but perhaps thought it impolite, so added another seven or eight years when speaking.

He softly said, "I'm twenty-one this year, but age doesn't matter as long as I can treat the illness. Madam, did you bring your grandson's past medical records?"

"Yes! Yes! Age doesn't matter, capability and skill do. All the medical records are here."

"Auntie Xiao Wang!"

With that from the old lady, the woman with the suitcase opened it and took out medical records filling about half the suitcase.

"These are all the medical records preserved since Jinshou was about four years old."

The old lady sighed and said, "Every time Jinshou saw a doctor, the diagnoses from expert doctors, various test results, prescriptions, etc., were all meticulously kept."

After pausing, she asked, "Dr. Lin, may I ask about your parents..."

"They died in a car accident many years ago."

Lin Jie answered offhandedly.

Glancing at the pile of medical records taking up half the desk, Lin Jie turned his gaze towards Ma Jinshou, thinking this little guy truly lives up to being a sickly child.

"I'll go through these records one by one. For now, I'll conduct a simple examination on your grandson."

"Jinshou, come here, let Dr. Lin examine you, don't be afraid!"

The old lady comforted the hesitant Ma Jinshou and casually asked, "Dr. Lin, in what year did your parents have the accident?"

Hearing her persistent questioning, Lin Jie frowned, displeased, and said, "Madam, do you still want me to treat your grandson or not?"

The old lady realized Lin Jie was upset.

She also noticed Shao Deyao continuously signaling her with his eyes, apologized, "I'm sorry, I was too forward and shouldn't have asked personal questions."

"Please carry on with Jinshou's examination, I won't interrupt again."

Perhaps seeing Lin Jie's stern look, the somewhat uncooperative Ma Jinshou also behaved obediently, letting Lin Jie proceed.

He examined the eyes, felt the carotid pulse, checked the tongue coating, smelled the breath, then had Ma Jinshou lie on the examination bed, using a stethoscope to carefully listen to heartbeats and gastrointestinal sounds, finally examining him from head to toe.

After completing the basic examination, Lin Jie instructed, "Zeng Yang, take Ma Jinshou to Pediatrics to process the hospital admission and conduct the most comprehensive examination."

"Yes, any possible tests should be done."

"Yes, teacher!" Zeng Yang responded earnestly.

The old lady held the frightened-looking Ma Jinshou upon hearing this, and asked, "Dr. Lin, did you find any issues in your previous examination?"

Lin Jie said, "Besides developmental issues, I haven't found anything else yet. I have a small question: Ma Jinshou's gastrointestinal motility doesn't seem weak; his appetite should be okay, right?"

Mrs. Ma nodded and said, "Jinshou has always had a good appetite and is no worse than other children his age."

"But the children's specialist in the Capital City said that Jinshou's long-term medication has stimulated his stomach and deeply affected its absorption capabilities."

Lin Jie nodded lightly.

It's a known saying that medicine is one-third poison. Long-term medication, only affecting the stomach's absorption, is still considered fortunate. It's possible that Ma Jinshou's liver and kidneys have suffered to varying degrees.

Seeing Lin Jie no longer speaking, Mrs. Ma, unwilling to give up, asked, "Dr. Lin, do you have any other questions or discoveries?"

Understanding her concerns, Lin Jie patiently explained, "Mrs. Ma, I'm not sure how others have introduced me to you, but I can tell you..."

He humbly said, "Though my medical skill is my strength, compared to other renowned medical experts, each of us is proficient in different areas. I'm not necessarily better than them."

"If your grandson's condition was so easily diagnosed by me, it would only mean that all the doctors who have seen him before were either worthless or frauds."

"Do you think that's possible?"

Mrs. Ma nodded in agreement and said, "Dr. Lin, you're right. I was too anxious and had too high expectations."

She composed herself and seriously said, "Under famed reputations, there are truly capable people. More than one medical expert recommended you to me, proving that you are genuinely capable."

"This time, I'll entrust Jinshou's health entirely to you, Dr. Lin..."

Zeng Yang escorted Mrs. Ma, Ma Jinshou, and others out of the office while Lin Jie stayed behind to continue reading Ma Jinshou's medical history.

He hadn't been reading for half an hour when he heard a knock on the door. Without looking up, he said, "Come in!"

After the sound of the door opening and closing, a man's voice said, "Expert Lin, is it convenient now? I want to explain the investigation on the project funds to you."

Lin Jie looked up to see that it was the hospital's discipline inspection secretary, Zhu Junming. He stood up and said, "Hello, Secretary Zhu! I've already understood the matter through Dean Cheng and know it wasn't your original intention."

Zhu Junming revealed a relieved expression and said, "Thank you for your understanding and trust."

"Expert Lin, to be honest, I received this directive directly from the Discipline Inspection Commission of the Education Department."

"The Capital City Education Department?"

Lin Jie pondered briefly and asked, "What did they say at that time?"

Zhu Junming said, "They told me it was just a routine spot check. Afterwards, I asked around and didn't find any unusual special targeting concerning you."

Afraid Lin Jie wasn't clear, he further explained, "Currently, the country's anti-corruption efforts are significant, and in universities, project funds are a key area of supervision. Random checks by higher departments are a norm."

Lin Jie politely said, "I understand, Secretary Zhu. Thank you for specifically coming to tell me about this. I will be more attentive in the use of project funds."

Zhu Junming chuckled and said, "Expert Lin, you're too polite. This is exactly what I should be doing."

He added a reminder, "The purpose of project funds is to derive research results."

"As long as there are viable results, some minor issues can be overlooked. With your great talent, Expert Lin, the research outcomes are naturally not a problem."

"Additionally, your use of project funds has Dean Cheng's endorsement, so you don't need to have any concerns."

After sending off Zhu Junming, Lin Jie no longer fretted over whether it was a routine spot check or a special investigation by relevant departments. He directly dialed Meng Yang's phone number to get clarity.

The phone rang a few times without being answered, so Lin Jie didn't try calling again.

He knew that for an official like General Meng Yang, daily work was certainly busy, and he might be in a meeting now.

Close to lunchtime, Lin Jie received Meng Yang's return call.

Without beating around the bush, he directly asked, "General Meng, a few days ago, I was subjected to an economic investigation by the discipline inspection committee of the Binhai University Affiliated Hospital. Was it your department investigating me?"

"How could it be? That investigation wasn't carried out by us."

Meng Yang said frankly, "Our investigation on you, no, it should be called a political review, was completed before we issued the summon order to you."

So, it was really just a routine check.

Lin Jie felt relieved and with interest asked, "General Meng, so I smoothly passed your political review. Does this mean there's nothing wrong with me?"

Meng Yang's sober voice came through the phone, "We did find some issues, such as your illegal practice of medicine on several occasions before obtaining your medical license. And also the issues of tax evasion for accepting high fees."

"And then..."

After more than ten seconds, Meng Yang's faint voice said, "And then, after your sister Lin Miao was harmed by Li Donghai and his wife..."

Upon hearing this, an inexplicable tension seized Lin Jie's heart, and he even held his breath.

"You drove recklessly, ignoring the safety of others, including running red lights..."

Lin Jie let out a long breath, thinking it's not that, it's not that...

After listening to Meng Yang point out a few minor issues, he finally heard, "Expert Lin, although you have quite a few problems, the chief said there's no substantial flaw, and minor offenses are treated leniently. Your performance in critical moments is commendable..."

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