After Yan Beichen, Ma Hongmin, and Zhao Fang left, An Kexin couldn't help but ask, "Ajie, do you really want to complete the charity check-up for both Xiangtai Apartment and Golden Tripod Building in one day?"

"Isn't that a bit too rushed?"

She said worriedly, "Ajie, with your current reputation, once the news of the charity check-up spreads, the residents of the two buildings might even bring along relatives like their seventh uncles and eighth aunts, plus friends with some connections."

"By then, the number of people coming for the check-up might be quite overwhelming."

"That's the trouble of fame!"

Lin Jie pretended to be troubled and sighed, then laughed and said, "That's why I'm not personally going to do this check-up."

"Tian Xiangyu and Fang Huanru, they've been taught by me for nearly a year and have learned a bit of my skills, more than enough to handle this check-up."

"I'll divide them into two teams, each running the check-up for one building for a day."

An Kexin nodded lightly in agreement and said, "That's true, your status is already quite high."

"The check-up is merely for medical consultation and preliminary examinations, no need for you to do it personally."

An Kemeng was focused on another matter, admiringly she said, "Brother Jie, as girls, they don't even have time to go shopping usually, which shows they're really awed by you."

"Brother Jie, I will also become someone that others revere in the future."

Lin Jie simply laughed, despite An Kemeng's objection, he patted her head and said, "Kemeng, you're mistaken. They're not scared of me."

"They just respect my knowledge and share an ambition to rise beyond the ordinary."

"Without these two points, who would be scared of me? They would've just turned their backs and left long ago..."

After having hot drinks, they continued shopping around the mall.

The group mainly led by An Kemeng, Lin Miao, and Zhang Xiaoxiao, with Lin Jie, An Kemeng, and Qin Gang following slowly behind.

An Kexin took out her phone and scrolled through her social media circle again.

After a while, she said with a somewhat heavy expression, "Ajie, Luo Wantong announced some specific collaboration plans between Phoenix Mountain Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital at the wedding."

"Oh, what are they?" Lin Jie asked nonchalantly.

"Luo Wantong said, starting the year after next, Phoenix Mountain Hospital will send ten doctors to Johns Hopkins Hospital for six months of advanced studies every year."

Lin Jie nodded, "This can increase the appeal of Phoenix Mountain Hospital to young doctors."

"Additionally, Luo Wantong said every six months, Johns Hopkins Hospital will send at least one internationally renowned medical expert to Phoenix Mountain Hospital to practice for a month."

"Luo Wantong solemnly promised that when Phoenix Mountain Hospital reopens next year, the visiting famous physician will be Tim Theodore, a doctor from Johns Hopkins Hospital who has received the Jefferson Medical Prize."

"Ajie, do you know who this Dr. Theodore is?"

Lin Jie paused briefly and relayed what Shen Lanruo had told him.

"Dr. Tim Theodore is a general surgeon expert, renowned for his work in organ transplants and the treatment and surgical removal of gastrointestinal tumors."

At this, he couldn't help but laugh and say, "I have to say, Luo Wantong is quite smart."

"He knows he can't attract world-class doctors, so he uses partnerships with internationally renowned hospitals to cleverly leverage their resources for his own use."

An Kexin agreed, though worriedly, "Yes, every successful person has their own unique and complex aspects."

"With the domestic medical market being so vast, if Luo Wantong is willing to pay some price, those internationally renowned medical institutions would naturally be happy to collaborate."

"Ajie, didn't you say that the neurology experts from Stanford University Hospital were talking to you about partnership?"

"How's that going?"

Lin Jie shook his head and said, "The partnership didn't happen, I turned them down."

"Oh, why's that?"

Lin Jie said indifferent, "Those guys at Stanford University Hospital, while outwardly acknowledging my abilities and research level, internally still look down on me."

"They wanted to partner with me just to find someone they could control and fool—an advanced worker, thinking they could offer seemingly considerable research funds to monopolize all the research outcomes."

"That's not the kind of partnership I want."

An Kexin understood a bit and consoled, "In the medical field, it ultimately comes down to strength and results."

"With your ability, Ajie, I think it won't be long before you'll be fully recognized by the mainstream international medical community, and no one will dare belittle you."

Lin Jie smiled confidently and asked, "What else did Luo Wantong mention?"

An Kexin refreshed her phone and suddenly widened her eyes, exclaiming, "Ajie, Ajie, look, look..."

Lin Jie leaned over and found it was a short video.

In the shaky video, a guy wearing traditional Chinese groom attire had already stuck his body out of a window, attempting to climb down, only to be pulled back inside by someone.

"Is that Luo Pengyi?"

The video was shaky, not very clear, and distant.

Lin Jie couldn't identify if the groom trying to escape was Luo Pengyi or not.

An Kexin analyzed, "It should be."

"It's already after eleven thirty, the auspicious time has passed, yet the wedding ceremony hasn't been held."

"This must have been delayed due to some unexpected incident."

She looked at Zhang Xiaoxiao, who was picking out clothes with Lin Miao, and asked quietly, "Ah Jie, does that Luo Pengyou still have contact with Xiaoxiao?"

Lin Jie shook his head and said, "As far as I know, no."

"Xiaoxiao isn't the kind of person who drags things out. Since she's broken up with Luo Pengyi, she wouldn't have any more dealings with him."

An Kexin responded with an "Oh" and glanced at her phone again, quickly saying, "The wedding ceremony has started, and Luo Pengyi has shown up."

She flipped through her social media feed and said, "Luo Wantong also posted some business news."

"He said that the Wantong Group would invest heavily next year to construct a landmark building in Binhai City, a skyscraper over 500 meters tall."

"Hasn't Luo Wantong always failed to acquire a suitable plot of land?"

Hearing this, Lin Jie had a sudden thought and said, "Kexin, do you think Luo Wantong took over Kangning Hospital just because he wanted the land and not due to its medical resources?"

An Kexin was stunned for a moment, then realized, "Hey, that really could be the case."

"In the past, he went to great lengths to acquire our company's former headquarters, just to build a landmark building."

"The location of Kangning Hospital is also excellent, a prime spot."

She pulled up her phone contacts and said, "I need to tell Dad about this!"

"Changing the land-use nature is not an easy task; there are many hurdles to clear. There's significant room for maneuver here, and perhaps we can thwart the Luo family once more."

After making the call, An Kexin quickly conveyed Lin Jie's speculation to An Weize and hung up.

"Ah Jie, Dad said he will keep an eye on this matter."

Saying this, An Kexin looked into Lin Jie's eyes and suddenly asked, "Ah Jie, could you also jump out of a window and run away when we hold our wedding next year?"

"Why are you asking such a silly question?"

"Why would I jump out the window? That's way too dangerous. I would walk out the front door."

Seeing An Kexin pretend to hit him, Lin Jie quickly grabbed her hand and laughed, "Just kidding. I'm not like Luo Pengyi."

"Luo Pengyi was forced to be with Xiaoxiao. This current bride is probably chosen by Luo Wantong, not Luo Pengyi's choice."

"We are together because we genuinely know and love each other."

Lin Jie squeezed An Kexin's hand firmly and said earnestly, "If you don't let me down, I won't let you down."

"Kexin, I am absolutely a trustworthy man you can entrust your life to."

"Hmph, a man who boasts and revels in self-praise!"

An Kexin snorted proudly, "Lin Jie, just a reminder, if you don't treat me well, I might become a runaway bride..."

Just then, Lin Miao called out to them, "Brother, Kexin, come over and pick out clothes too."

"Look at this jacket. How does it look on me? Is it nice..."

Today, they were more enthusiastic about browsing than actually buying.

They spent nearly an hour in the mall, and only Lin Miao and An Kemeng each bought a pair of shoes and a piece of clothing.

Seeing it was past twelve-thirty, they discussed where to have lunch when a middle-aged man in a suit appeared in front of them.

"Expert Lin, hello! I'm Dong Yue, the deputy general manager of Lijiang Jinmao Mall!"

The middle-aged man introduced himself and, with gratitude in his voice, said, "Just got a call from Manager Xing at the hospital. The employee Wang Ying was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy and has experienced a ruptured fallopian tube with bleeding."

"Right now, Wang Ying is undergoing surgery at the hospital."

"The examining doctor said she was very close to experiencing massive bleeding, and if she had arrived at the hospital any later, her life might have been in danger."

"Expert Lin, on behalf of the mall and Wang Ying herself, I sincerely thank you."

Lin Jie politely replied, "No need for such gratitude. I'm a doctor; it's my duty."

Dong Yue took out a card and a stack of discount coupons and handed them over, saying, "This is an 88% off VIP card and 10,000 worth of discount coupons, a small token from the mall. Please accept it."

Lin Jie didn't decline too much and accepted them.

After Dong Yue left, Lin Jie and the others decided, by majority rule, to have hotpot.

There happened to be a seafood hotpot restaurant in the mall.

Since they arrived a bit late, there were no private rooms available, so they had to sit in the main hall.

After ordering the food, Lin Miao gave Lin Jie a gentle tug and whispered, "Brother, look over there..."

Following Lin Miao's gaze, Lin Jie saw a familiar face, their old neighbor Kong Mingqing in casual attire.

However, sitting next to Kong Mingqing was a young woman they didn't recognize.

From the way they talked intimately, it was clear their relationship was not simple.

Seeing this scene, Lin Jie's heart was filled with anger.

Dang, even self-proclaimed lovebirds like Kong Mingqing are having an affair?

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