The video shot by Lin Miao, uploaded online by An Kexin, rode the wave of the high-profile campus bullying and father-for-love murder case, becoming a trending search on major websites before noon.

Failing to bribe, they resorted to threatening doctors not to treat the poor young girl.

In no time, the middle-aged woman labeled as the "malicious mother" became the target of public condemnation, venting their anger.

Amid the online buzz, Lin Jie turned a blind eye.

He stayed holed up in his office, studying Yao Henan's bone injury data and pondering possible surgical plans.

At this moment, a gentle knock sounded at the door.

After a "come in," Dean Cheng Xingguang walked in.

"Expert Lin, I hope I'm not disturbing you?"

Lin Jie rubbed his temples and stood up, saying, "Not really a disturbance, just thinking too much is giving me a headache. It's a good time for a break."

"Dean Cheng, is there something you need from me?"

Cheng Xingguang chuckled lightly, "Expert Lin, you currently have three patients who are garnering significant social attention."

"I came to ask if there's anything you need me or the hospital to assist with?"

Lin Jie thought briefly and said, "Yao Henan is only fifteen, and I don't want her exposed in public, but the news of her receiving treatment here will probably leak out."

"I'd like to transfer her to a luxury ward on the top floor of the hospital's inpatient building, where there's better privacy."

Cheng Xingguang nodded gently, "No problem, I'll have someone arrange it shortly."

"I deeply sympathize with the girl's plight. The hospital will minimize her fees as much as possible."

"Then, on behalf of Yao Henan, I extend my deepest gratitude to you and the hospital!" Lin Jie bowed slightly to Cheng Xingguang.

Cheng Xingguang smiled, "It's what the hospital should do, no need for thanks."

"Expert Lin, due to the girl's special circumstances, it's not suitable for publicity. But regarding the twins with conjoined skulls, do you have any thoughts?"

Lin Jie understood his implication and, after some deliberation, replied, "The twins need at least a week or more of detailed examination to determine if surgery is necessary and the general likelihood of success."

"Before confirming whether to perform surgery, it's inappropriate for promotion."

"If surgery is confirmed, Dean Cheng can discuss the specific publicity plan with the Anlin Fund and the city's welfare center."

Cheng Xingguang's face was full of smiles, "Alright, I'll have the hospital office and publicity department follow up on this case with full force."

"At the same time, the hospital will create the most convenient treatment environment for Expert Lin. Whatever resources you need, feel free to ask."

Lin Jie chuckled, "Dean Cheng, don't worry about that aspect; I'm never shy about asking."

Cheng Xingguang laughed heartily, "Though you're not shy, Expert Lin, you're also generous externally."

"This is a rare cranial separation surgery."

"The surgery will involve close collaboration among multiple departments, such as Neurosurgery, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Nursing."

"After this surgery, you could say, Expert Lin, that you've provided them with a comprehensive demonstration training. This opportunity is not something money can buy."

"Moreover, the hospital can take advantage of the situation for publicity."

"Overall, anything concerning you, Expert Lin, the hospital never suffers a loss."

Lin Jie casually replied, "It's mutually beneficial."

Shortly after Cheng Xingguang left, another visitor arrived at Lin Jie's office.

This was a young man, brought by Guan Muhua. Of course, Guan Muhua had first obtained Lin Jie's permission.

"Teacher Lin, hello, I'm Meng Zhaohai!" The newcomer introduced himself stiffly.

Lin Jie hadn't paid much attention to the name and directly said, "I know; Guan Muhua has already told me. What do you have to say, just speak."

Meng Zhaohai, seeing Lin Jie's lack of special response to his name, awkwardly emphasized, "Teacher Lin, my father is General Meng Yang."

Hearing the straightforward mention of Meng Yang, Lin Jie took another look at Meng Zhaohai,

standing at 1.76 meters tall, with slightly dark and rough facial skin, bushy eyebrows, and big eyes, indeed inheriting three or four of Meng Yang's features.

Lin Jie amusingly remarked, "Who your father is, Guan Muhua also told me. Solely from the rank, General Meng is only one level above me."

"Meng Zhaohai, you missed the medical class interview assessment, and now you've come to me, just state your purpose, will you?"

"I want to learn medicine under your guidance!"

After saying this, Meng Zhaohai urgently added, "My father is a soldier, strict and decisive at home, making me follow his arrangements step by step since childhood."

"For example, the year before last, according to my father's wishes, I applied to the school."

"After spending more than a year at the military academy, I suddenly realized this wasn't the life I wanted."

"This was actually the life my father wanted. I've grown up, and I need to have my own opinions and decide my own future."

"So, for the first time, I defied my father's arrangements, dropped out of the military academy, and told my father I wanted to be a doctor."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jie frowned and said impatiently, "Meng Zhaohai, I don't want to hear about your awakening journey or your struggles with your father."

"To me, the fact is that you missed the medical class interview assessment, and you gave up this opportunity yourself."

"So, you wanting to learn medicine from me is impossible, you can leave now."

Meng Zhaohai became a bit anxious and said, "Teacher Lin, please listen to my explanation."

Without waiting for Lin Jie's response, he hurriedly said, "Because of dropping out of the military academy, I had a big conflict with my father, to the point where we weren't speaking to each other."

"However, one day, my father told me to sincerely prepare and participate in the Binhai University Medical School's medical class interview selection."

"Though studying medicine is my true desire, I resented my father arranging things for me again, so I was resistant to this interview selection."

"Thus, during the interview at Binhai University, I only registered and didn't participate in the actual written and oral exams."

"At the time, I thought that since this was arranged by my father, connections had already been made, and it was just a formality, I would definitely be admitted."

Feeling a bit embarrassed, Meng Zhaohai said, "To my surprise, in the end, I wasn't accepted."

"Which means, my father really only got me an interview opportunity. After learning about your distinguished achievements, Teacher Lin, I realized what I truly missed out on."

Lin Jie resisted the urge to roll his eyes and said bluntly, "Meng Zhaohai, it's not wrong to fight against your father's arrangements and want independence."

"It's just that your logic is quite amusing."

He teased, "You came to me today hoping I would admit you out of respect for your father, didn't you?"

"So what was the point of your previous defiance?"

Meng Zhaohai flushed, his face darkening a bit, and defended himself, "Teacher Lin, you misunderstand me, I just hope you'll give me another interview chance."

With a face full of confidence, he said, "I want to prove to you that I am excellent enough."

"Laughable! Arrogant."

Lin Jie snorted, "Do you think Binhai University is your family's enterprise? Can you summon dozens of people for another personal interview just because you say so?"

"Or...do you think you're so genius that a renowned university should make an exception for you?"

At this point, Lin Jie glanced at Guan Muhua and said, "If you hadn't used your identity or connections, I think you wouldn't have even had the chance to appear before me, right?"

"Meng Zhaohai, you rebel against your father's arrangements, yet you unknowingly use your father's status to seek benefits for yourself. Don't you find this ironic?"

"If you weren't the son of a general, an officer's child, would you still have the confidence to ask me for another interview opportunity?"

Lin Jie's words were blunt, stripping away Meng Zhaohai's facade.

One could see his complexion, a mix of shame and anger, sweat covering his forehead.

However, Meng Zhaohai had a decent psychological adjustment capability.

He took a few deep breaths, quickly calming his emotions.

Then, he bowed deeply to Lin Jie.

This gesture surprised Lin Jie a bit, and he heard Meng Zhaohai continue, "Teacher Lin, your words have completely awakened me; no one has ever bluntly pointed this out to me like you have."

"I've been enjoying the conveniences brought by my father's status, still using it to seek benefits for myself while trying to break free from his arrangements to be my free self. It's indeed laughable, leaving me ashamed."

"However, Teacher Lin, studying medicine is indeed my heartfelt desire, and I will prove it to you with my true performance."

After saying this, Meng Zhaohai bowed to Lin Jie again and turned to leave directly.

Once he was gone, Guan Muhua appreciatively said, "Dr. Lin, this Meng Zhaohai does have a persistent toughness, worthy of coming from a military family."

Lin Jie snorted and said, "So what? He hasn't excelled to an extraordinary degree."

"Those selected are all quite good. We already made an exception for this guy, allowing him to directly attend the interview, yet he gave it up himself."

"Making another exception for him would be the greatest unfairness to others."

"For many people, there's only one chance with me. Once missed, it's missed."

With Lin Jie saying so much, Guan Muhua suddenly understood.

It seemed Lin Jie wanted to use him to convey his attitude so that no one would plead for Meng Zhaohai again, avoiding awkwardness if rejected on the spot.

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