On Thursday at 5:30 PM, after a single "class dismissed," Lin Jie picked up the water cup on the podium and drank it down in one go. After lecturing for more than three hours, his throat felt like it was about to catch on fire.

The cool water slid down his throat, and Lin Jie immediately felt a sense of relief.

At that moment, Xiao Ganghao came to the podium, joyfully saying, "Teacher, the engagement ceremony for Zou Manqing and me is set for this Saturday morning at the Chunhua Hall of Junyue Hotel."

"I've invited all the classmates as well as a few relatives and friends who are making a special trip. Zou Manqing has also invited quite a few relatives and friends."

"In total, there will be around forty people attending the engagement ceremony."

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "Got it, I won't be late for my role as the officiant."

"I should be familiar with many people from both sides. From Zou Manqing's side, you should call me brother-in-law."

Xiao Ganghao smiled shyly and said, "It feels more natural to call you teacher; calling you brother-in-law feels like I'm promoting myself a generation, and I dare not."

After saying that, he slightly bowed to Lin Jie and quickly turned to leave.

Lin Jie picked up his water cup and was about to leave when he suddenly heard someone shout, "Expert Lin, hello, please wait a moment!"

He stopped and looked in the direction of the voice, seeing a short-haired woman making her way down the aisle towards the podium.

Lin Jie waved at her and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "I don't take questions after class. You don't need to come over."

Yet the woman called out again, "I'm Yan Yuesi, a gynecologist at Ludong Province People's Hospital."

"Expert Lin, please wait a moment."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jie immediately understood. She was the obstetrics director that An Kexin was somewhat fond of.

Her appearance here must be because of the pregnant patient with a parasitic fetus.

He looked at her with interest.

This Dr. Yan Yuesi wore no makeup, her looks barely qualifying as delicate, and she was tall, wearing a plain T-shirt with the hem tucked into her jeans, exhibiting a somewhat masculine demeanor.

She came up to Lin Jie, took a breath, and said, "Expert Lin, hello! I came at noon and have been sitting at the back listening to your lecture. Your profound knowledge truly lives up to its reputation."

After a compliment, Yan Yuesi enthusiastically invited, "I'm wondering if Expert Lin has time? I'd like to invite you to dinner and discuss the situation of that pregnant woman."

Lin Jie thought for a moment and shook his head, saying, "Sorry, I have plans tonight and only have about half an hour for a meal."

"If you don't mind, you can join me in the office for some takeout, and we can discuss things along the way."

Yan Yuesi was not the least bit embarrassed and readily agreed, "I'd love to, sorry for troubling you, Expert Lin!"

Lin Jie called Qin Gang, asking him to buy one more takeout meal...

Arriving at the office in the faculty building, Lin Jie poured a glass of water for Yan Yuesi and got straight to the point, "For your pregnant patient, if she insists on surgery, the chances of the fetus surviving aren't very optimistic; the mother will also face considerable life-threatening risks."

"Why not advise the patient to choose to terminate the pregnancy? Relatively speaking, it's the best option."

Yan Yuesi took a sip of water, her expression slightly bitter, and said, "The pregnant woman is of advanced age, and this is her hard-won first pregnancy, very likely to be her last. She doesn't want to give up this child."

Since this was the patient's own firm decision, Lin Jie didn't comment further.

With her hands gripping the water cup, Yan Yuesi hesitated for a moment and said, "Expert Lin, it was only after the Anlin Hospital contacted me that I learned of your existence. To be honest, at first, I couldn't believe it was true."

"Everything about you breaks common knowledge and even shatters my understanding."

"However, the Binhai University Affiliated Hospital, one of the top ten hospitals in the country, dares to publicly hire you as a special expert for patient diagnoses and surgeries, showing me that this is indeed true."

"A hospital with such a solid reputation wouldn't make an international joke of this manner."

Downing her glass of water in one gulp, Yan Yuesi earnestly said, "Expert Lin, when President An told me yesterday that you had a 30% success rate, I thought I misheard."

"When I perform, I don't even have 10% confidence."

"Expert Lin, can I listen to your surgical plan and details?"

Hearing this, Lin Jie immediately felt displeased.

In the end, she still didn't believe in his capabilities.

"Surgical plan and details? Are you trying to find gaps or verify my capability indirectly?"

His tone became somewhat unfriendly as he said, "Dr. Yan, you understand that this isn't like a complex cranial tumor surgery, where a meticulously designed surgical incision plan is needed."

"A cranial surgery plan can, to some extent, reflect the chief surgeon's experience and capabilities."

"But for this parasitic fetus surgery..."

Lin Jie said somewhat dismissively, "Any obstetrician or pediatrician with a few years of clinical experience can provide a surgical plan that seems plausible but is impossible to execute."

"You should be aware that the key to this surgery lies in the main surgeon's experience and competence in dealing with unexpected situations."

Yan Yuesi nodded in agreement and said, "Indeed, excellent surgical skills and extensive handling experience are indispensable for this operation."

"It's just..."

She hesitated and asked uncertainly, "As far as I know, up to now, Expert Lin, you've only performed one neonatal cardiac deformity correction surgery? And one emergency cesarean section?"

"So what?"

Lin Jie understood her implication, thinking that his experience in this area was too limited.

He snorted disdainfully and said, "Those who trust me naturally trust me, like the parents of that newborn with a heart deformity."

"Those who don't can choose to walk away; this is a mutual agreement and no one will force you."

Lin Jie sarcastically said, "I surely won't perform a similar surgery just to prove myself to you first, right?"

Unexpectedly, Yan Yuesi nodded with utmost seriousness and said, "Expert Lin, that's exactly what I had in mind."

"Like Binhai University Affiliated Hospital, a nationally renowned top-tier hospital, its pediatrics and obstetrics departments must have admitted some complex cases of newborns and pregnant women."

"It might be difficult to find a pregnant woman with a similar condition, but finding newborns and pregnant women with similar levels of surgical difficulty is relatively easy."

"Expert Lin, you see..."

Hearing this, Lin Jie couldn't help but laugh in anger.

Damn it, this obstetrics director came all the way here to conduct an on-site assessment of him.

Lin Jie suddenly realized something and, suppressing his anger, asked, "What exactly is your relationship with that patient? That you're so concerned, even thinking of having me prove myself first to ensure no accidents?"

Yan Yuesi took a deep breath and said solemnly, "This matter can't be hidden, so truthfully speaking..."

"Expert Lin, she is my lover."

This sentence surprised Lin Jie; he really didn't expect this person to come out.

He then heard her continue, "And because of this matter, quite a few people around us know about it, leading to some rumors. That's why my lover and I are considering leaving Ludong Province People's Hospital."

"As an international metropolis, Binhai should be more inclusive, right?"

She looked into Lin Jie's eyes and said with some excitement, "Expert Lin, I can promise that as long as you prove your capability, regardless of my lover's surgery outcome, I will join Anlin Hospital."

Yan Yuesi confidently said, "In the field of gynecology, I'm not claiming to be the best in the country, but I'm among the top few."

"In recent years, top-level hospitals and tertiary hospitals trying to recruit me with high salaries happen every year."

As for Yan's self-confidence, Lin Jie just wanted to send her a "ha ha"!

He said impatiently, "Dr. Yan, let me repeat once again, those who trust me do so naturally. If you doubt my ability, that's your problem."

"Now, I don't need to prove myself to anyone anymore."

"Moreover, you need to understand one thing..."

Lin Jie mocked, "While you might be excellent in gynecology, Anlin Hospital does not necessarily need you."

"But for your lover, if she wants to keep that child, there might not be anyone more reliable than me that you could find..."

Yan Yuesi slowly stood up and looked at Lin Jie with a complex expression, saying, "Expert Lin, your reluctance to prove yourself—does it stem from confidence, feeling slighted, or simply inability or fear?"

"Even though you excel in fields like neurosurgery and cardiology, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll be exceptional in gynecology and pediatrics as well."

"This involves a surgery concerning two lives, so I can't be too careful or cautious."

Lin Jie also stood up and said coldly, "Words can't provoke me. Your doubts about me are unqualified."

"Let me give you a phrase: believe it or not!"

Lin Jie, unable to hold his temper, said unkindly, "With your attitude, I'm done here. Please leave my office..."

After driving Yan Yuesi away, Lin Jie hurriedly ate his dinner.

After a short rest, still feeling irritated, he took a highly critical attitude to hold one-on-one talks with his students tonight.

This unexpected stern treatment made every student coming out of his office feel that their recent studies were as terrible as dung.

At the same time, they realized that their teacher was also highly emotional.

They couldn't help but think, it seems there is scientific research suggesting that men also have menstrual cycles, with periodic mood swings...

Seeing every student feeling dejected, Lin Jie's mood gradually improved.

Deriving joy from others' pain, this feeling...is quite nice indeed!

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