The portions of the two small lunch boxes Xue Linlin brought were definitely not enough for two people.

Lin Jie had Guan Muhua bring over some takeout, which finally resolved their hunger problem.

After lunch, Lin Jie noticed that Xue Linlin actually had quite a good appetite.

Upon asking, he learned that Xue Linlin had been quite obedient. After leaving Xiangtai Apartment that day, she went to a gym near her home and got a yearly membership.

Since that day, following the instructions of her fitness coach, Xue Linlin had been doing no less than two hours of aerobic training every day.

Her appetite had increased significantly due to these few days of exercise.

Lin Jie reminded her again: "It's entirely normal for a major surgery to take about seven to eight hours. If an emergency such as a major disaster occurs, doctors may work around the clock for two to three days without rest, which is also normal."

"So, to be a good doctor, you first need a strong, healthy body."

Xue Linlin promised, "Teacher, rest assured, I will take advantage of this time to get into good physical shape. My parents are very supportive, and my mom even makes my dad work out with me."

"Is your dad a bit of a fatty?" Lin Jie asked jokingly.

Xue Linlin giggled and said, "Not really fat, just has a belly, like he's four or five months pregnant. My mom nags him every day, but my dad is just too lazy to move, haha..."

At this, she paused and said softly, "Teacher, ever since I started high school, I've been completely focused on studying. Now that I've suddenly stopped, it feels uncomfortable making the transition."

"Teacher, could you recommend some books for me? You told me to have fun, but I just can't relax."

What a truly diligent student.

Lin Jie thought for a moment and said, "Then come with me..."

He took Xue Linlin to Yao Henan's hospital room,

As soon as they entered the room, Lin Jie saw An Kemeng and Yao Henan sitting on the bed, their heads bent playing mobile games.

The room was filled with An Kemeng's loud shouts of chopping and killing.

"Where's Xiaoxiao?" Lin Jie didn't see Zhang Xiaoxiao.

An Kemeng immediately jumped off the bed and tossed the phone onto it, shouting, "Ah, Brother Jie, you're here."

"Sister Xiaoxiao... Sister Xiaoxiao went out to buy some fruit."

At this moment, An Kemeng noticed Xue Linlin standing next to Lin Jie, wrinkled her little nose, and hugged Lin Jie's arm affectionately, asking, "Brother Jie, why did you bring her here?"

"She's your classmate. I brought her over to get you both acquainted," he explained.

Lin Jie then introduced An Kemeng to Xue Linlin, saying, "You should know this one, right? My sister-in-law An Kemeng, and she's also your classmate in the medical class."

"The lovely girl on the bed is Yao Henan!"

Xue Linlin shyly and politely greeted, "Hello, An Kemeng! Hello, Yao Henan!"

An Kemeng just sniffed in acknowledgment.

Yao Henan lightly nodded her head at Xue Linlin.

Lin Jie gently tapped An Kemeng on the head, chiding, "Be polite!"

"You two might be classmates or colleagues for eight years, maybe even longer. It's best to become friends."

Receiving the critique, An Kemeng reluctantly said, "Hello, Xue Linlin, nice to meet you."

Lin Jie ignored An Kemeng's little attitude and instructed, "Kemeng, teach Xue Linlin the finger and wrist exercises I taught you first."

"Also, Xue Linlin does more than two hours of exercise every day under her fitness coach's guidance. Your endurance training could use some work too, so you two can exercise together."

Hearing this, An Kemeng hurriedly explained, "Brother Jie, I often accompany my dad to the park for morning exercises, and I also do yoga at home at night."

Lin Jie clicked his tongue and retorted, "Does a morning walk count as exercise? Yoga doesn't rank high in intensity either. Both you and Xue Linlin need endurance training."

He then gave An Kemeng a gentle nudge and said, "First, go teach Xue Linlin the finger and wrist exercises."

An Kemeng sighed with a long face and said to Xue Linlin, "Come with me!"

The two walked over to the visitor's lounge area...

Lin Jie turned his gaze to Yao Henan's face. Although her face was still thin, it had regained a bit of healthy color.

"How's the taste of the nutritional meals?"

Yao Henan replied softly, "Not bad, I can eat it, but the portions are a bit much."

Lin Jie explained softly, "That's unavoidable."

"I need to increase your body's fat percentage in a short time. Your surgery is estimated to take no less than fifteen hours, which is a huge strain on the body."

"And the post-surgery recovery will also be quite a challenge for you..."

Lin Jie had told Yao Henan words to this effect before.

A faint smile crept on her face as she said, "I understand that you're doing all this to help me recover sooner. I'll fully cooperate, and I can endure the postoperative hardships too."

Lin Jie nodded, "I believe that you're a very strong and obedient girl."

"Mm... Mm..."

After hesitating for a while, Yao Henan pleaded, "Uncle... Uncle, could I see my dad? I miss him."

It was the first time Lin Jie heard the word "uncle" from Yao Henan's mouth, and he found it a bit odd.

He realized he had now become an uncle-level figure.

Feeling a bit sentimental, he chuckled, "If you take good care of your health, and if there are no surprises, I'll take you to see your father next week."

"Really?"

Yao Henan sat up excitedly, her eyes shining.

Lin Jie nodded, "If everything goes well, you'll have surgery next week. Before the surgery, I'll take you to meet your father."

"Thank you, Unc... Uncle!"

Yao Henan eagerly asked, "Uncle, after the surgery, will I be able to sit, lie, and walk like a normal person?"

Lin Jie thought for a moment and decided to be honest.

"Nannan, there's a possibility for you to make a full recovery, but that possibility is quite small!"

He explained, "Your bone injuries are too severe, plus there's some nerve damage. There's still a lot of uncertainty in the treatment and recovery process."

"In the most ideal scenario, you'll be able to sit, lie, and walk like a normal person."

"The most likely scenario is your walking posture may have some abnormalities, possibly using a single crutch, an external leg, and foot braces, or other assistive tools to stand and walk."

"Also, even if your bone injuries fully heal, it's inevitable you'll feel some discomfort in cold and damp weather."

Yao Henan's little face first tensed up and then gradually relaxed, resolving herself, "Compared to my current situation, being able to stand and walk without others' help is the best outcome."

"I shouldn't ask for too much."

Lin Jie let out a soft sigh and said, "Nannan, I'll do my best to restore you to the most desired state."

Yao Henan nodded vigorously, saying, "Uncle, I believe you. Sister Xiaoxiao and Aunt Kemeng have told me so much about you, calling you a creator of miracles."

"Actually, I understand, being able to stand up again counts as a miracle."

Just then, Zhang Xiaoxiao came back into the ward with a bag of fruit.

"Ah Jie, Nannan, I've got news for you."

Zhang Xiaoxiao announced happily, "The joint investigation team at Bowei International School just held a press conference, stating that there are significant issues with school management that require a thorough investigation."

"Given this, Bowei International School will be indefinitely closed, and all students will be assigned to other schools..."

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