It was Wednesday again, and the Lin Family siblings had already sent out invitations for tasting natural food, receiving enthusiastic responses.

Although Lu Kaicheng once again eagerly volunteered to cook, Lin Jie wasn't thick-skinned enough to let him. He replied that they had already booked a chef skilled in local cuisine and that the guests just needed to enjoy the food.

Lin Jie had indeed booked a chef, introduced by An Kexin.

At one-thirty in the afternoon, Lin Jie heard the doorbell, thinking the chef had arrived.

Upon opening the door, it was two familiar faces, Chen Shi and Tao Taqing.

However, although the two of them came together, they seemed to have a disagreement, each turning their heads away and ignoring the other.

Lin Jie led them to the living room and said with a smile, "What's going on with you two? Did you have a disagreement and come here for mediation?"

Chen Shi snorted coldly and said, "I considered someone as a friend, but they weren't loyal at all, trying to poach talent!"

"How was I disloyal? I'm just being fair in competition, okay?"

Tao Taqing retorted, then looked at Lin Jie, smiling warmly, "Lin Jie, haven't you obtained your practicing license? I represent Donghua Hospital and would like to invite you as a visiting specialist at Donghua Hospital..."

Chen Shi interrupted Tao Taqing, hurriedly saying, "I also represent the University Affiliated Hospital, inviting you as a visiting specialist at the Affiliated Hospital."

"You're currently a student at the Medical College, so working at the Affiliated Hospital is a natural progression."

Tao Taqing, not willing to be outdone, said, "What's natural about it? Lin Jie's recent surgeries were all done at Donghua Hospital!"

With a smiling face and gentle tone, he said, "Lin Jie, Anlin Hospital will take at least another year to be completed. During this time, you have to be affiliated with a hospital."

"Donghua Hospital offers you deputy director treatment, a separate office."

"When you perform surgery, you can designate any doctor as your surgical assistant throughout the hospital…"

Chen Shi forcefully snorted again, interrupting Tao Taqing, "Lin Jie had to hide before when performing surgeries, which is why he ended up doing them at Donghua Hospital."

"Now he can practice openly, so naturally, he should work at the best hospital in Binhai."

Lin Jie didn't expect to cause a dispute between the two.

However, it really was an issue. In the coming year, surgeries would definitely need to be conducted.

Otherwise, as a surgeon, if you don't operate for a long time, you'll be rusty when returning to the operating table.

So, being affiliated with a hospital is necessary and mandatory.

Lin Jie stopped the two from continuing their argument, saying, "For the next year or more, my main focus will be on organizing my knowledge and teaching students."

"Although I'll also take on surgeries, it will be only at a frequency of one or two cases a month. Otherwise, agreeing to both of you, and serving as a visiting physician at both hospitals isn't out of the question."

"Then choose the Affiliated Hospital!"

Chen Shi exclaimed, "As a nationally renowned hospital, the Affiliated Hospital admits critical patients from across the country. You can choose challenging cases to take on."

After saying this, he also gave Tao Taqing a provocative glance.

Not willing to be outdone, Tao Taqing said, "Donghua Hospital's reputation is not much less than the Affiliated Hospital's! As a comprehensive large hospital, it also has many challenging cases."

"Besides…"

"Alright, alright! No need for further introductions, you two!"

Lin Jie glanced at the expectant Chen Shi, then at the eager Tao Taqing, thought for a moment, and helplessly said, "Honestly, both of you have been very good to me, and both hospitals are strong. This choice is really quite difficult."

Tao Taqing just laughed, saying, "Don't be pretentious, hurry up and choose one. You wouldn't bypass the both of us and pick a third option, would you?"

"How could that be possible!"

Lin Jie's eyes twinkled as he said, "How about this, I'll use the common method people often use to solve this difficult choice."

"Professor Chen, Dean Tao, rock-paper-scissors or drawing lots, which one do you prefer?"

Upon hearing this, both Chen Shi and Tao Taqing couldn't help but laugh!

Chen Shi pointed his index finger at Lin Jie's nose, somewhat amused, and said, "You, you're treating us like some twenty-somethings. How could we possibly entertain such a childish game with you..."

"Hey..."

Tao Taqing slapped the coffee table, rolled up his sleeves, and said, "Old Chen, don't disdain Lin Jie's idea as childish; it's actually a pretty good solution."

"One round decides the winner, based on skills and luck, and it won't harm our camaraderie. So, tell me, is it rock-paper-scissors or drawing lots?"

He proudly said, "I'm not afraid to tell you, I had many siblings growing up, and we often played rock-paper-scissors to decide who would cook, wash dishes, or do chores."

"I often won, you know, so if you're not afraid of losing, then choose rock-paper-scissors!"

Chen Shi snorted again, saying, "Do you think I'm scared of you? We'll choose to..."

"Draw lots!"

Lin Jie chuckled softly, seeing two fifty-year-olds, senior intellectuals, still possessing a childlike innocence.

He got up and went to the study room, and when he returned, he had two small paper balls in his hand!

"Among these two paper balls, one has a checkmark, and the other is blank. Whoever picks the one with the checkmark will be the winner."

Saying this, Lin Jie tossed the two paper balls onto the coffee table.

Chen Shi went to grab them but was stopped by Tao Taqing, who complained, "You chose to draw lots, so according to the rules, I should pick first."

"You're really petty!"

Chen Shi rolled his eyes and scoffed, "Then you pick first; the probability is the same anyway."

Tao Taqing looked left and right at the two paper balls for quite a while before finally, hesitantly choosing one.

When Chen Shi also grabbed the other paper ball, they exchanged glances and simultaneously opened the paper balls...

"Hahaha... I won!"

At this moment, Chen Shi resembled a child, proudly waving the unfolded strip of paper in front of Tao Taqing, showing off endlessly.

Tao Taqing, feeling a bit angry, stood up sharply and said, "You just got lucky; I'll let you win this time! Lin Jie, I'm leaving."

Lin Jie hurriedly tried to persuade him, "Dean Tao, please stay. I'm having a natural food tasting event today and have invited several friends over!"

Tao Taqing refused, "Most of your friends are young people. If I stay, I'll feel uncomfortable, and they won't be at ease either. I'm leaving!"

Chen Shi also stood up and took his leave, "Old Tao is right, I shouldn't intrude on your event either, so I should leave as well!"

After sending them out of the apartment, Lin Jie happened to meet Chef Zhang and his assistant who had just arrived.

Subsequently, Lu Kaicheng, Chen Lili, Chen Lan, Yao Siyuan, Qin Gang, and An Kemeng arrived one after another, and An Kexin, Ling Mengjiao, Yang Leyi, and Lin Miao came together after work.

At a quarter past six in the evening, Lin Jie raised his glass to make a toast, "Let me share some news first: I've obtained my medical qualification..."

At this moment, a family dinner was also taking place!

Ren Jianzhong had just sat down at the dining table when he noticed Ren Maoshi's serious expression and cautiously asked, "Dad, you specifically called me back for dinner. Is there something you need to discuss?"

Ren Maoshi asked in a grave tone, "Jianzhong, I want to ask you something. Please answer me truthfully. Since Lin Jie's last assessment, you haven't done anything against him, right?"

Ren Jianzhong laughed lightly, "Dad, I'm not a reckless person. You've sternly warned me several times."

Ren Maoshi's expression softened a bit, saying, "It's best if you haven't! You must have heard about what happened to Hu Yitong; he's a warning for us. We can't compare to the Hu Family!"

"Hu Yitong was just an old fool blinded by self-interest."

He sighed, "Lin Jie's medical skills are well-known in the industry; he's one of those surgical experts who can save lives in critical moments."

"Everyone is afraid of death, especially those with money and power."

"Hu Yitong wanted to ruin Lin Jie's future, essentially cutting off these people's lifesaving remedy. If he had succeeded, it would have been fine, but he failed, and naturally, he must face the anger and backlash from these people."

Ren Maoshi lamented, "As far as I know, the elder of the Fu Family personally spoke up, warning the Hu Family not to repeat their mistake, and many people have also distanced themselves from the Hu Family."

"Hu Yitong's network and goodwill accumulated over decades of practicing medicine can be said to have been completely wiped out in an instant."

"This is the fundamental reason why Hu Yitong couldn't withstand the pressure and suffered a stroke out of anger."

He solemnly stated, "Let me tell you another piece of news. Lin Jie has been exceptionally awarded a medical license and practice certificate by the national health department, and he is now a fully qualified surgeon."

Ren Jianzhong was taken aback and asked, "How is this possible? He hasn't even obtained his degree yet?"

Ren Maoshi sighed and said, "It's said that he went to the Capital City a few days ago to save an important figure. Having such an event happen is quite normal for Lin Jie."

"Earning the medical qualification is well-deserved."

He further praised, "I have to say, his medical skills are indeed outstanding."

"Just with An Weize's brain tumor and that retired soldier's liver bullet injury repair surgery, the advanced skills displayed in these two surgeries are astounding and compellingly admirable!"

"Wasn't that liver repair surgery performed by Chen Shi?" Ren Jianzhong asked, puzzled.

Ren Maoshi snorted disdainfully, "He performed it? He has skills, but not to that level. He was covering for Lin Jie; we all know that."

He once again seriously warned, "Ren Jianzhong, Lin Jie is already on the rise. The Hu Family can't afford to provoke him, and neither can we. Stay away from him as far as you can!"

"Dad, I understand. Actually, I anticipated today's situation a long time ago!"

On the surface, Ren Jianzhong showed a nonchalant attitude, but the bitterness in his heart was something only he knew.

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