In a drowsy state, An Kexin seemed to hear the sound of keyboard typing. She opened her eyes and saw Lin Jie leaning against the headboard, looking at a laptop.

The reflected light from the computer screen flickered on Lin Jie's face, making his complexion appear somewhat pale amidst the alternating light and shadow.

An Kexin turned her head to glance at the electronic clock on the bedside table: 5:27.

An Kexin sat up, covered her mouth, and yawned. "Ajie, what time did you wake up?" she asked.

Lin Jie put away the laptop and said with a smile, "I woke up a little after four."

"I have to tell you, I had a dream, saw some things, and I felt they could be very helpful for this surgery, so I woke up to check some information and verify it."

"Kexin, this dream felt very real. Isn't it interesting?"

An Kexin maintained a stern face and said unhappily, "You only went to bed after midnight, and you woke up after four in the morning. Do you think your body is made of iron?"

Seeing she was angry, Lin Jie said somewhat sheepishly, "This time, the dream really provided some valuable insights, so I got anxious and started looking for information."

"I was afraid that if I fell asleep again, I would forget it."

He added, "I'll take a nap at noon to make up for it."

Seeing his cautious manner, An Kexin couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

Outsiders all believe that Lin Jie is a genius among geniuses, almost born with knowledge.

But An Kexin knows clearly the effort Lin Jie puts in behind the scenes.

For every case he takes on, Lin Jie would stay secluded in the study, pondering until he found the best solution.

In his usual time, his hands are never free from books, either reading the latest major medical journals or reviewing industry research trends.

Perhaps the few dozen minutes he spends practicing the saxophone each day is Lin Jie's only time for resting his brain.

"You must take a nap at noon, I'll be keeping an eye on you," An Kexin said as she prepared to get out of bed.

Lin Jie reached out to stop her and said with concern, "You stayed up late with me last night and were woken up by me in the morning. There's still some time, you should lie down a bit longer."

An Kexin shook her head and said, "No more sleeping. I'll make you a love-filled breakfast. Even if you don't sleep well, you should eat well."

"No, absolutely not!"

Lin Jie hurriedly said, "If you want me to eat well, it's better not to do it yourself."

After being stunned for a moment, An Kexin glared and said, "Lin Jie, what do you mean by that?"

Lin Jie realized he had misspoken.

He smacked his head and said, "Ah, why am I feeling so sleepy all of a sudden? Is this the return of sleepiness?"

"So tired, really so tired…"

Lin Jie mumbled to himself as he lay back down and covered himself with the quilt.

This childish act of avoidance made An Kexin both amused and annoyed. With a bit of a pout, she turned her head, not wanting to pay him any mind.

A few minutes later, the expected affectionate hug did not arrive.

This time, An Kexin was genuinely a bit angry.

She turned around, ready to make a fuss, but found Lin Jie was breathing steadily and was even snoring lightly.

This guy had actually fallen asleep…

At nine in the morning, in the office of Chen Shi at Binhai University Medical School.

A signing agreement was taking place here.

The Chen Family invested one billion two hundred million and provided a formula and production process for a generic drug to take a share in Sunan Province's Longmin Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd.

In this collaboration, the Chen Family acquired 51% of the stock, gaining control of this pharmaceutical company.

Given the last signing ceremony was extravagant and grand, only to end in disappointment, Chen Shi was keeping this one as simple and frugal as possible.

Not only was the location chosen as the free-of-charge Medical College office, but also the guests in attendance were few, mainly members of the An Family and several close relatives from the Chen Family.

After exchanging the signed agreements with Liu Datong, the legal representative of Longmin Biomedical Technology, applause rang out from the office.

The rotund Liu Datong, fondly stroking the agreement in his hand, remarked, "Once this agreement takes effect, I will no longer be the legal representative of this pharmaceutical company."

Chen Shi handed the agreement to Chen Fanzhi, took two glasses of champagne from An Kexin, and handed one to Liu Datong, smiling, "But you are still President Liu of the company, that won't change. Here's to a pleasant cooperation."

"To pleasant cooperation and mutual development!"

Liu Datong raised his glass and gestured to everyone in the office, then drank a sip together.

Looking at the charming An Kexin, he smiled and asked, "President An, where is Expert Lin?"

An Kexin smiled faintly and said, "Lin Jie is currently researching the medical records of the patient who is set to compete against Dr. Maxwell."

"Once he immerses himself, he forgets the time. I hope President Liu can forgive that."

"I understand, I understand!"

Liu Datong politely said, "The competition between Expert Lin and Dr. Maxwell is a rare event in the medical world, a significant opportunity to showcase our country's medical capabilities to the world."

"This truly requires Expert Lin's full dedication. Please extend my earnest wishes to Expert Lin on behalf of President An and warmly welcome Expert Lin to visit and guide at Longmin Biological Medicine anytime."

An Kexin nodded with a smile, "Thank you, President Liu, for your blessings. I will definitely convey them."

Chen Shi, sharing in their pride, said, "As far as I know, the Chinese Medical Association Neurosurgery Branch has already decided to organize a live viewing and discussion event."

"They are currently coordinating with the Affiliated Hospital and Medical College regarding the venue."

An Kexin inquired, "Uncle, has the exact location for the surgery been confirmed? Will it be at the Medical College or the Affiliated Hospital?"

Chen Shi chuckled, "Both deans are competing; it was said that initially, the Affiliated Hospital won."

"However, unexpectedly, there were too many people inquiring and preparing to observe on site, making it difficult for the Affiliated Hospital to accommodate, and it might even affect the hospital's regular operations."

"As a last resort, Dean Cheng transferred the hosting rights back to the Medical College."

An Kexin, somewhat puzzled, said, "Both surgeries will be live-streamed online, so is there really a need to watch in person?"

"Kexin, it's all about the atmosphere, the vibe!"

An Weize softly said, "It's like a football match. Watching the live broadcast at home is more comfortable, but fans who are able often prefer to watch at the stadium."

"When the time comes, it will be quite a sight to see over a hundred neurosurgeons from across the country gathering together…"

At this moment, Lin Jie, who had just woken up and was about to have breakfast, received a call from Yuan Guangxi.

The message from the other end surprised him greatly.

"The basketball arena? Setting up the operating room in the basketball arena? Dean Yuan, are you joking?"

"I'm not joking!"

Yuan Guangxi, both excited and helpless, said, "I learned from the Chinese Medical Association Neurosurgery Branch that around one hundred and fifty chief physicians or so are expected to attend in person."

"Adding the students and assistants they bring along, this number might exceed six hundred."

"And that's just neurosurgery. Doctors from other disciplines will also come by name. The estimated number of outside attendees is between eight hundred to a thousand."

"Expert Lin, don't forget, our Medical College has over ten thousand faculty and students; they won't want to miss this grand event."

"The basketball arena is spacious enough to accommodate more people."

"Most importantly, the basketball arena has several giant screens to live-stream Dr. Maxwell's surgery."

Lin Jie still disagreed, objecting, "But…"

"I know what you're worried about!"

Yuan Guangxi persuaded, "We will use double resin glass to isolate an operating room in the center of the basketball arena, with strict disinfection, and all the equipment and facilities inside will be equipped to the high standards of a neurosurgery operating room."

"Medications and contingency measures that might be needed during surgery will also be comprehensively prepared."

"Expert Lin, even if there's gunfire and explosions outside while you're operating, you won't be affected in the slightest."

Lin Jie sulked, "You could just gather in the basketball arena and watch the live broadcast of my and Maxwell's surgeries together!"

"Expert Lin, let me put it this way!"

Yuan Guangxi said seriously, "The domestic medical community's global standing is not very high. Wealthy and powerful people in the country often prefer going abroad for treatment once they get sick. We sorely need something inspiring."

"The competition between you and Dr. Maxwell came at a very timely moment."

"At such a time, watching live on a screen can't compare to the invigorating effect of witnessing it in person."

Unable to contain his excitement, he said, "Expert Lin, this time, your performance doesn't even need to surpass Dr. Maxwell's. As long as you demonstrate the ability to compete, you can cement your legacy with one battle."

"As long as this surgery goes smoothly, regardless of anything else, you will undoubtedly be recognized as the premier figure in domestic neurosurgery."

Speaking of which, Yuan Guangxi recalled some past events, laughing, "In the field of cardiac surgery, you defeated Dr. Xia Kaige, known nationwide as the number one surgeon. In pediatrics, you surpassed Dr. Wei Zhifeng, reputed as the top expert in the field."

"And now, neurosurgery…"

Yuan Guangxi could not help but exclaim, "Expert Lin, you are in three fields, the undisputed number one in the country."

Lin Jie humbly said, "These are just empty reputations, of no real significance."

Yuan Guangxi said sourly, "Even empty reputations are still names. Many people work hard their whole lives for that empty fame, only to sigh endlessly."

"When Anlin Hospital begins operations, Expert Lin, you'll realize how much real benefit this so-called empty fame can bring."

He also reminded, "Expert Lin, Dr. Maxwell only published CT scans of two patients' skulls online. Many neurosurgeons have tried devising surgical plans, and quite a few have been published online."

"You might find some inspiration if you take a look…"

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