Zhu Junying detected something unusual in Lin Jie's tone and cautiously said, "Well... Lv Xingxue mentioned that when you weren't well, he anonymously donated to you."

"He said he also wrote to you, encouraging you!"

"Later, when you regained your health and even became a medical genius, he felt genuinely happy for you."

"Unexpectedly, one of his high school classmates coincidentally started learning medical knowledge from you. Through this classmate, Lv Xingxue got in touch with you again by chance."

At this point, Xie Rubing took over the conversation and said, "Lv Xingxue told us that he reconnected with you as a stranger."

"Perhaps because of your previous interactions, you two hit it off exceptionally well and even became good friends."

Lin Jie was genuinely impressed at how someone could fabricate such a story.

Through this candied fruit incident, Lin Jie could determine that this guy undoubtedly concocted numerous believable details. This was indeed a talented person.

He had heard before of those who boast grandly, claiming this prominent figure is like a brother to them, that famed person has a life-or-death friendship with them, and who's who were childhood pals.

In short, all capable people, he knew them well.

Unexpectedly, today Lin Jie encountered such a person.

Being used as a boasting tool for someone to showcase their networking skills gave Lin Jie a bit of secret delight.

He shook his head with amusement and said, "This Lv Xingxue, today is the first time I've met him."

"I can responsibly inform you that he and I are not friends and have never contacted each other before."

"The reason I agreed to perform the surgery for Hanhan is because I once promised Gao Yanhong to fulfill a request of hers..."

Pointing to Gao Yanhong, who wore a complex expression beside him, Lin Jie said, "She is Gao Yanhong, my student and the high school classmate Lv Xingxue spoke of. For the specifics, you should ask her!"

"By the way, let me tell you, I don't like eating candied fruit!"

Amid the stupefied expressions of Zhu Junying and Xie Rubing, Lin Jie left the ward.

Gao Yanhong did not leave but stayed behind...

In the evening, Lin Jie, who was in his study reading papers, received a call from Gao Yanhong.

After her explanation, Lin Jie finally understood what had happened.

The savvy Lv Xingxue discovered that he could elevate his status by befriending people at higher levels.

This presented him with a shortcut to raise his own status.

Through deliberate networking, some lies, maneuvering with the truth, and aided by his wit, cunning, and a bit of luck, Lv Xingxue thrived in university, even landing the position of student council president.

After graduation, Lv Xingxue stayed on to work in Capital City.

Having tasted success from this approach, he applied it to his work, thriving considerably in the company.

Recently, the news of Lin Jie outperforming Xia Kaige in a surgical competition circulated in small circles within Capital City, bringing Lin Jie to the attention of the well-informed Lv Xingxue.

Moreover, since Gao Yanhong was indeed studying under Lin Jie, Lv Xingxue recognized this was a great opportunity.

The influence of a renowned doctor is substantial.

Lv Xingxue thought he could certainly use his wit and social skills to connect with Lin Jie through Gao Yanhong.

Then, by introducing one or two prominent patients, he could prove to outsiders that he, Lv Xingxue, truly had extensive and powerful connections.

Unexpectedly, just as Lv Xingxue fabricated his relationship with Lin Jie and shared the story in small circles.

Zhu Yunlan, the rich family girl he was focused on, who already had some feelings for him, specifically sought him out to ask Lin Jie to save her cousin Zhu Junying's child.

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree, but he didn't expect this matter to…

Actually succeed.

Perhaps the series of successes made Lv Xingxue a bit giddy, thinking he could once again use his adaptability to smooth over the situation.

However, during the two or three days in Binhai, Zhu Yunlan was constantly hanging around him, leaving him no time to seek out Lin Jie and build rapport in the moment.

Another unfortunate point was that even when he had some free moments, Lin Jie was not someone you could just "coincidentally encounter" so easily.

Lv Xingxue initially intended to at least awkwardly introduce himself to Lin Jie this morning, but an impulsive mistake ruined it.

After hanging up the call with Gao Yanhong, Lin Jie felt somewhat sentimental.

There truly are all kinds of people in the world, but it seemed like what Lv Xingxue did didn't quite amount to fraud, so how should he be classified?

Would you call him a big conman who uses lies to mislead others and indirectly gains benefits for himself?

"Brother, brother, look at this!"

A whirlwind of Lin Miao burst into the study, showing Lin Jie a phone.

It was a selfie of Yang Leyi, smiling brightly unable to contain her joy.

After a glance, Lin Jie asked puzzled, "Miaomiao, what am I supposed to see?"

"Isn't Yang Leyi and Qin Gang's engagement ceremony only tomorrow? Plus, they agreed not to invite outsiders, just both families..."

Lin Miao interrupted Lin Jie's words, saying, "Brother, brother, look at Sister Yang's hand!"

Focusing on Yang Leyi's hand, Lin Jie realized that there was now a diamond ring on her finger.

"Brother, is it beautiful? Sister Yang said this diamond ring costs 188,888!"

Lin Miao withdrew the phone and asked, "Brother, since you've gotten Uncle An's approval and your relationship with Sister Kexin is somewhat established..."

"Aren't you going to have an engagement ceremony as well?"

"Brother, when are you going to buy a diamond ring for Sister Kexin?"

"Brother, do you want to have one custom-made, or buy one that's already made from a jewelry store?"

"What's your budget? A hundred thousand, five hundred thousand, a million?"

One question after another shot out like a machine gun from Lin Miao's mouth,

Lin Jie waited for her to finally stop, and said somewhat sheepishly, "Honestly, I haven't really thought about this question. Miaomiao, do you really think it's necessary to buy a diamond ring?"

"Of course, it's necessary!"

With one hand on the table, Lin Miao did a light hop and directly sat on the desk, swaying her legs as she spoke, "Now, even regular working-class boyfriends and girlfriends buy a few thousand worth diamond ring when their relationship is established."

"Brother, you're a person of status now, and Sister Kexin is also the boss of a big company. So, this diamond ring must be bought, and a good one at that."

She further persuaded, "Brother, there's no woman who doesn't like a sparkling diamond ring, and Sister Kexin won't be an exception."

"Give her a diamond ring to cement your relationship, and she'll surely be over the moon."

"Seems like this diamond ring, I really have to buy it!"

Lin Jie ran a hand through his hair, saying, "In the next couple of days, I'll visit some jewelry stores and take a look! Miaomiao, tell me, what price range for the diamond ring would be appropriate?"

Lin Miao thought for a moment and said, "Sister Yang's ring was 188,000, and Brother Qin Gang is just your driver. For your purchase, the price has to at least exceed that amount!"

Seeing her raise a finger, Lin Jie frowned and said, "A million? We've loaned almost all our money for Kexin to build the hospital, and there's just about four or five hundred thousand left in our bank account, which isn't enough at all!"

He sighed, "In the past, I'd earn hundreds of thousands, even millions, from a single surgery. Now, my monthly income is merely tens of thousands, the difference is quite significant!"

"But brother, you're living peacefully now, not having to worry and work behind the scenes like before!"

Lin Miao comforted before adding, "This four to five hundred thousand should be enough! When buying such expensive items, you can probably pay in installments or take a loan!"

"Brother, don't feel bad."

She said seriously, "Diamonds can retain or even accrue value."

"If you give it to Sister Kexin as a gift, when she marries over, the ring will come along. In the future, it could be passed to your daughter-in-law, then to your granddaughter-in-law..."

Lin Miao grinned and said, "This diamond ring being passed down through generations will become Lin Jie's heirloom, buying a more expensive one isn't a loss."

Lin Jie chuckled lightly, nodding, "Okay, I'll listen to you and buy a good, expensive diamond ring."

"If the money isn't enough, I'll pay in installments! The projects with Professor Chen and Dean Tao are almost wrapping up, soon I'll have one to two million in project income."

The Fu Family previously mentioned they would sponsor this project with two million in research funds through a medical company.

However, Professor Chen and Dean Tao's intention was to have the Fu Family directly transfer the money into Lin Jie's personal account.

If the money went through the project account, it would involve some complex project financial management issues!

Lin Jie, however, thought that if there was no significant result in Wang Jinglan's treatment, earning two million might come across poorly.

So he insisted that the Fu Family not transfer the money yet.

At this moment, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, Lin Jie contemplated, "If tomorrow's nerve recovery test results for Wang Jinglan meet expectations, how can I elegantly and gracefully remind the Fu Family to shell out this sponsorship fee?"

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