Lin Jie spent the entire next day having in-depth conversations with nine other individuals, one at a time.

These so-called in-depth conversations mainly involved pointing out the weaknesses in the other person's knowledge structure, analyzing their interests and strengths, and so on.

This was essentially helping them break out of their limitations and, through Lin Jie's words, gain an overall, objective understanding of themselves, recognize their inner selves, and clarify their path forward.

After the last person left the office, Lin Jie picked up a cup of water from his desk and finished it in one gulp. His voice slightly hoarse, he said, "Lanruo, I feel like all the words I've said in the past didn't add up to the amount I've spoken in the last two days."

"Being a teacher really is an exhausting and emotionally draining job!"

Shen Lanruo chuckled softly in Lin Jie's mind and said, "I've only ever supervised some intern students rotating through different departments, merely guiding them to observe surgeries and explaining things during my operations occasionally."

"Teaching students like these past days, it's a first for me too, and rather interesting. Especially seeing their admiring looks, don't you feel a sense of accomplishment?"

Lin Jie laughed, "Lanruo, am I not your first student?"

"Your situation with me is special. Any knowledge and skills I mention, you instantly know them, so there's no sense of achievement in teaching you at all!" Shen Lanruo said somewhat gloomily.

"A sense of achievement, huh!"

Lin Jie thought for a moment and said, "In comparison, I feel more accomplished performing surgery and saving a life."

"Lanruo, my current achievements are still limited within the framework of your memories. The peak you've reached and those others have reached in your memory are my ceiling!"

"If one day, my medical skills exceed this ceiling, perhaps you'll feel a sense of achievement from me."

"Perhaps,"

Shen Lanruo replied casually and then remarked, "Actually, you've already broken through a ceiling. As a specialist, you can reach the heights of any individual, but you're a general practitioner."

"In this scenario, you can perfectly perform some complex cross-disciplinary surgeries, which is your greatest advantage."

Lin Jie smiled confidently and asked, "Lanruo, what was your pursuit in the field of medical expertise?"

"A pursuit?"

Shen Lanruo pondered for a moment and said, "I once had the opportunity to join a research center to engage in physiology and pharmaceutical research. At that time, the director of the research center made great efforts to recruit me."

"He tempted me by saying that if the center's research project succeeds, it would almost certainly win the Nobel Prize in Physiology, known locally as the Nobel Prize in Medicine."

"The director warned me that the Nobel Prize in Physiology is an achievement no doctor, especially a surgeon, could ever obtain. He advised me not to go astray by choosing to become a surgeon just to pursue substantial income and a comfortable life."

Shen Lanruo sighed and said, "I considered it comprehensively at the time and declined."

"Lin Jie, you are now a general practitioner. Your understanding of the human body is unmatched in the world today. Transitioning to research in pharmacology and physiology has unparalleled advantages."

"In a few years, after you've settled and stabilized, win a Nobel Prize for me."

Lin Jie nodded heavily and said, "Lanruo, I promise you I will at least win one Nobel Prize in Physiology."

After resting a bit in the office, Lin Jie drove home.

More than an hour later, when Lin Jie arrived home, he found Ye Hongqing and Qin Gang waiting for him.

Seeing Qin Gang, who looked healthy and stood firmly like a pine, Lin Jie asked, "Have you recovered?"

Qin Gang, with a booming voice, said, "Recovered! The doctor said my surgical wound has completely healed, and there's no abnormality in liver function. I can do some non-strenuous exercises now."

"I feel that even if I fight a bad guy now, there won't be any issues."

"It's been less than a month, better to stay cautious!"

After advising Qin Gang, they all sat down again. Lin Jie took a sip of the honey water prepared by Lin Miao and asked directly, "Mr. Ye, is there anything else?"

"Well, there is a small matter!"

Saying this, Ye Hongqing glanced at Lin Miao, who was sitting beside Lin Jie.

Lin Jie said helplessly, "If it's related to He Tongfang, feel free to say it. Miaomiao already knows about it."

That matter couldn't be kept from Lin Miao since many people knew about it back then, and such incidents tend to interest people, so Lin Miao found out eventually.

Lin Miao burst into a rage until Lin Jie apologized multiple times and promised not to hide anything from her in the future, which slightly calmed her anger.

Looking at Lin Miao's glaring eyes, Ye Hongqing said mischievously, "Miaomiao, you can't blame me for this. Your brother instructed me not to tell you."

After his explanation, his expression turned somewhat serious and he said, "The person who killed He Tongfang in the conflict was found to have terminal liver cancer, with only a few months left."

"Seeing it this way, this matter cannot be considered a mere accidental clash anymore."

"I had my men follow Hu Xinyi for a while, but they didn't notice anything suspicious. However, a few days ago, they accidentally found plainclothes police investigating Hu Xinyi."

"To avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, I had my men pull back. Today, I received word that Hu Xinyi suddenly left the country; perhaps she sensed something and fled?"

Lin Jie frowned and, after a moment of silence, said, "In such matters, without concrete evidence, it's better not to make wild guesses and wait for the police's answer."

Ye Hongqing lightly nodded and said, "That's the only option. However, these incidents suggest that the Hu Family's moral standards are extraordinarily low, and they don't conduct themselves properly."

"Brother Lin, it's necessary to take some precautions."

Ye Hongqing pointed at Qin Gang sitting beside him and said, "Qin Gang has recovered now and his skills are decent. Ordinary hoodlums stand no chance against him. Let's have him be your driver and bodyguard!"

"That won't do, that won't do!"

Lin Jie instinctively declined, "I'm not a big shot; why would I need bodyguard protection? Besides, Qin Gang has made significant contributions to the country, making him my driver and bodyguard is a waste of his talents."

Ye Hongqing laughed heartily and said, "Brother Lin, you don't have a clear understanding of your importance."

"I consulted with Dean Tao in detail. There aren't more than ten medical experts worldwide who can perform Qin Gang's surgery. Brother, you're among the top ten in the world."

"There are a few hundred heads of state-level figures today."

He collected his smile and added seriously, "And to be realistic, as your reputation grows, there will inevitably be some extreme individuals fueled by jealousy and hatred."

"Moreover, no matter how skilled you are, you're still human, not a deity. You can't save everyone, nor can you fulfill every request to perform surgery."

"This might lead to some extreme patients or family members."

He continued, "The night you finished Qin Gang's surgery, you drove back alone. That's very inappropriate—operating all night and then driving fatigued? If anything had happened, it wouldn't have been good."

"So, you really need a driver and bodyguard!"

With this analysis, Lin Miao also felt scared and worried, holding onto Lin Jie's arm tightly and shaking it while saying, "Brother, Mr. Ye is right. You really need a bodyguard and driver. Just agree to it!"

Knowing he'd be handling more surgeries in the future, Lin Jie thought for a moment and said, "I might just need a driver, but as for a bodyguard..."

Ye Hongqing laughed again, "Wouldn't a driver-bodyguard be even better? Don't feel bad for Qin Gang; after his demobilization, the government arranged a job for him managing a veterans' office."

"Qin Gang didn't even finish high school. Doing office work would be suffocating for him, wouldn't it? Following me honestly, I don't have a formal job that suits him anyway."

"Being your driver seems the most suitable."

"Qin Gang, hurry and make your stance known!"

Qin Gang immediately stood up and made a saluting gesture, "Dr. Lin, without you, I wouldn't have my present. You are my savior."

"I will responsibly and diligently fulfill the duties of a driver and bodyguard and not let you down!"

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