In the dim light of dawn, Lin Jie sized up Miao Yu.

She was dressed in a tight-fitting gray workout outfit, her long hair tied back into a ponytail, with bruises on her face still visible. Apart from these, there were no other injuries on her body.

Miao Yu casually sat on the bed, giving Lin Jie a slight smile, and said, "Don't worry, I'm not here with ill intentions this time. I just want to tell you the truth about that thing you've been curious about."

"Shouldn't you be locked up at the police station right now? Did you... escape?" Lin Jie asked cautiously.

Miao Yu raised an eyebrow and said, "A capable person is valued no matter where they are. The CEO here noticed my skills and made a deal with me. I work for her for two years, and she'll let bygones be bygones."

This made Lin Jie breathe a little easier, and he asked with some curiosity, "Isn't she afraid you'll agree upfront and secretly run away?"

Miao Yu shot Lin Jie a disdainful glance and said, "Even though I'm a thief, I still value my reputation."

She asked with a bit of irritation, "Lin Jie, do you really want to know if taking your blood was accidental or had some ulterior motive?"

"Of course, I want to know. Go ahead, I'm listening!"

Lin Jie didn't quite trust her and didn't step closer.

Miao Yu stood up, snorted, and said, "I've said it before, I'm an honorable thief, so I won't tell you who the employer is. I can only tell you that someone indeed hired me to take your blood."

"The person behind it has quite a big influence, but they bear no malice towards you because they specifically instructed me to take just a little blood and not to harm you."

She advised, "Lin Jie, I suggest you don't pursue this further. Sometimes, knowing too much isn't a good thing."

Lin Jie said lightly, "I have my own plan regarding this matter."

Suddenly realizing something, he said discontentedly, "Since you're employed by the CEO here, you could have come openly during the day to find me. Why sneak in at this hour?"

"Is it because you still have a thief's nature? Or was it intentional?"

"Of course, it was... intentional!"

Miao Yu stretched lazily and teased, "Don't forget, it was you who first threatened me and scared me. Women are petty, and when there's a chance for revenge, they won't miss it!"

After saying that, she swayed her hips and walked out of the room leisurely.

Lin Jie closed the door once more, taking a long breath of relief, while internally wryly smiling. The way Miao Yu conveyed this message to him didn't really serve any purpose.

The eastern sea surface already showed a tinge of red.

Startled awake, Lin Jie was now wide awake. He simply changed into some clothes and went for a morning run by the seaside...

After breakfast, as Lin Jie, Lin Miao, and An Kemeng prepared to depart, they noticed it was still Bai Qili who came to see them off.

Lin Jie politely said, "Thank you all for your warm hospitality. If you ever visit Binhai City for work or leisure, please do let me know so I can properly fulfill the duties of a host."

"Certainly, certainly!"

Bai Qili responded warmly, saying, "The CEO also asked me to convey her apologies. She has been too busy with work to host you all in person. Please forgive her."

Lin Jie said somewhat embarrassedly, "Actually, we are the ones who have been inconsiderate, as we should have personally thanked the CEO. Now we can only entrust you with the message."

Bai Qili smiled and said, "Our CEO and you are straightforward people, so we don't pay much attention to such formalities. The car is ready. Let's go!"

It was the same luxurious general-purpose car. As they drove halfway, Lin Jie couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "That Miao Yu, is your CEO not worried that she might go back on her word?"

Bai Qili replied confidently, "If she's willing to use her, then naturally she is not worried."

"Our CEO knows some of her background, so she isn't afraid she'll run. By the way, her real name is Cui Jiatong, from the Capital City!"

Near 1 p.m., at the Binhai Airport arrivals gate, many people were there to pick up passengers, including An Kexin and Chen Fanzhi.

An Kexin once again reminded, "Cousin, everything you need to know, you already do. Lin Jie is a great benefactor to our family and the soul of Anlin Hospital's growth and development. When we meet, keep humble."

"Got it, got it!"

Chen Fanzhi waved his hand impatiently and reluctantly said, "In this world, there are no absolutely indispensable people. Even if it's to repay a favor, you all are a bit too nice to Lin Jie, don't you think?"

"We're giving him an apartment, shares of the hospital, and even half of the hospital's name."

"I've also heard..."

He nudged An Kexin with his shoulder and lowered his voice, saying, "Kexin, be honest with me, did you use the pretext of a beauty trap and even offer yourself?"

An Kexin reacted like a cat whose tail was stepped on, instantly bristling, and shouted angrily, "Cousin, stop talking nonsense!"

Chen Fanzhi simply rubbed his forehead, saying, "Oh no, oh no, I know you well. From how you're acting now, I can tell for sure that kid got his way."

He lowered his voice and earnestly said, "Kexin, don't you understand? Winning someone over involves more than just kindness; it requires both rewards and deterrents for them to fully commit."

"You guys have always been the kind one; now it's up to me to be the tough guy, play the villain."

Upon hearing this, An Kexin anxiously pleaded, "Cousin, please don't mess things up. Lin Jie isn't like that. We've gotten along really well before, and you mustn't disrupt it."

Chen Fanzhi forcefully waved his hand, commenting, "Kexin, you accede to Lin Jie's every request naturally makes your relationship good."

"But your relationship is very fragile. Once you can't meet his new demands, this one-sided contribution will create a crisis."

"He needs a restraint, a leash to show who holds the initiative in your relationship!"

"Chen Fanzhi!"

An Kexin was truly enraged this time, shouting loudly, drawing the attention of many around.

"Chen Fanzhi, I warn you, although you are my cousin, at the company and hospital level, you are my subordinate. If you dare to act arbitrarily, then leave, start your own business, or go back to the United States, it's your choice!"

Though harsh, Chen Fanzhi's expression became a kaleidoscope of shifting expressions.

However, An Kexin knew that if she didn't give him a stern warning, if Chen Fanzhi recklessly intervened, the hard-won deep relationship with Lin Jie would be ruined.

She softened her tone, saying, "Cousin, you've worked abroad for many years, you must know that it's a mistake to have preconceived notions or look at someone with a biased perspective, as well as making decisions without fully understanding the situation first."

"Cousin, I beg you, give it a month."

"In this month, take the time to truly understand Lin Jie's character, and understand the company's and the hospital's situation. If by then you still hold your current views, we can have a serious discussion at that time, okay?"

Chen Fanzhi understood that An Kexin made some sense!

He snorted coldly, saying, "An Kexin, for the sake of family, I'll tolerate you yelling at me this time, but it won't happen again. Just a month, I'll get to know him for a month."

An Kexin beamed and hooked her arm around Chen Fanzhi, teasingly saying, "What do you mean it won't happen again? Don't forget, you're my subordinate. If you make a mistake in the future, raising my voice a little is normal for management!"

"Hey, there you all are!"

An Kemeng waved and shouted, "Lin Jie... Lin Miao... Kemeng..."

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