The reception hosted by Zhengmao Pharmaceutical was still ongoing, but the people gathering around Lin Jie were becoming more and more numerous, reaching up to twenty or thirty individuals.

After all, most of the attendees at the reception tonight were high-level hospital administrators and senior doctors, as well as executives from pharmaceutical marketing and agency companies, and board members from the upstream and downstream industry chains in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

It goes without saying that those from the hospitals were present, and even those without a solid medical background wanted to listen in on the insights of the rumored genius figure, hoping to gain something from it.

Of course, many of those gathered around pretended to understand the professional terminology that Lin Jie rattled off, occasionally nodding slightly and appropriately showing expressions of amazement.

An Kexin saw that Lin Jie was taking too much of the spotlight and that it was getting out of hand, so she squeezed through the crowd, came to Lin Jie's side, and whispered, "A Jie, it's getting late, we should leave."

Lin Jie checked the time and saw it was already nine-thirty.

Xiaoxiao's concert, including the encore, should end around ten-thirty, and at the latest, it wouldn't go past eleven. Indeed, it was time to leave.

Lin Jie looked around at the people and said loudly, "Everyone, everyone, I apologize, but I need to leave early due to some business. We can continue discussing any unfinished topics via email."

After saying this, he and An Kexin left the crowd amidst words of thanks and praise, to bid farewell to the host of the reception.

"Where's old Mr. Fu?"

Fu Xiuyuan handed Lin Jie a glass of juice and said, "My old man chatted with a few acquaintances and left about an hour ago."

He pretended to scold and said, "Expert Lin, my reception almost turned into your exclusive discussion forum."

Lin Jie drained the juice in two gulps, feeling his throat much more comfortable, and laughed, "I'm sorry, I got carried away, it happened unconsciously."

Fu Xiuyuan laughed heartily and said, "Don't say sorry, thinking like that is being too polite."

"To be honest, the department heads of various hospitals are very impressive, and if not for using the Fu family's name, it would be challenging to invite them."

"But next time, when I invite them again, I just need to mention that 'Expert Lin will be present,' and they'll definitely come rushing over."

He sighed with admiration, "I somewhat understand now why you, Expert Lin, and those other medical experts are so respected as experts."

"No matter the occasion, you can rapidly dive into discussion about medical research topics, this passion and focus deeply ingrained, is what achieves the success you have today."

Lin Jie smiled and changed the subject, pretending to joke, "Fu Xiuyuan, you managed to deftly replace the Jiang Family this time, was there any factor involving me?"

Fu Xiuyuan lightly nodded, "There naturally were factors involved."

"I won't hide it from you; the two million sponsorship fee for your project that Zhengmao Pharmaceutical owes you was misappropriated and embezzled by Jiang Yingrui."

"Moreover, the Jiang Family holds less than thirty percent shares in Zhengmao Pharmaceutical yet treats it like a private enterprise, swallowing up profits aside, Zhengmao Pharmaceutical's development has stagnated for years."

"Considering our good relationship with you, Expert Lin, and Anlin Hospital, our patriarch decided to take Zhengmao Pharmaceutical into the Fu Family's hands, planning to develop it into another pillar industry of the family."

Lin Jie somewhat understood that this likely involved internal conflicts within the Fu Family, as well as interest conflicts between the Fu Family and their affiliated family relations.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Lin Jie and An Kexin bid farewell and left.

But they hadn't reached the entrance of the banquet hall before they were stopped by Tao Taqing.

Tao Taqing hadn't been at the reception long, but Lin Jie had already noticed him. However, due to harboring some grudge and being perpetually surrounded by people wanting to talk to him, Lin Jie pretended not to see him.

Being called out stopped Lin Jie from pretending he hadn't seen him, so he halted and politely asked, "Dean Tao, how are you?"

Tao Taqing looked at Lin Jie, stayed silent for a moment, then spoke, "Thank you!"

Lin Jie paused for a moment before realizing the reason for this "thank you."

Nie Yuming had found some dirt on Tao Taqing's son to coerce Tao Taqing into agreeing to become the deputy director of the Sports Injury Research Center.

Now that the matter was resolved, Lin Jie had asked Nie Yuming to hand over the collected photographic and video evidence to Tao Taqing, ending his worry.

"It was a small thing, no need to give it much thought," Lin Jie said softly.

Tao Taqing exhaled deeply, "I have already sent Tao Xinhan abroad for isolated psychological counseling and addiction treatment. I hope this time it will be effective."

"Last weekend, I took my spouse on a trip to the Sunshine Hot Spring Resort for some relaxation..."

Hearing this, Lin Jie blurted out, "Did you pay for our costs at the resort?"

Tao Taqing nodded, saying, "Consider it a token of my appreciation, I hope you won't mind."

Lin Jie didn't know what to say, so he simply replied, "Thank you..."

Lin Jie and An Kexin drove to Binhai Stadium, and it was nearly eleven o'clock by then, but the concert had not yet ended.

He sent a WeChat message to Zhang Xiaoxiao, Lin Miao, and An Kemeng, informing them of where he parked the car.

An Kexin took out her phone, glanced at it, and cheerfully said, "Ajie, the shipment of medical equipment we ordered has been loaded onto the ship and is on its way. It's expected to arrive in Binhai the week after next."

"I have more good news for you."

"Because we sold the small white building, we have more funds at our disposal. My father negotiated with the other party, and we've purchased several pieces of large medical equipment at a relatively favorable price."

Lin Jie responded with an oh, and smiled, "That is indeed good news."

"Hey, Kexin, now with Ye Peihua investing, and our collaboration with Guoxin Company's Sports Trauma Research Center, along with the treatment center for disabled veterans in partnership with the military, the hospital's profitability is foreseeable."

"We should consider recruiting some key figures, because having the hospital rely solely on me means there's a good chance I might not be able to manage everything."

"Well, umm..."

An Kexin hesitantly said, "Actually, after the sale of the small white building, my dad, Dean Gong, and I started working on this. However, the feedback we've received hasn't been very promising."

Lin Jie asked in confusion, "Why? Are their demands too high?"

An Kexin shook her head and said, "It's not a matter of benefits or compensation; the root issue is you!"

"Me? How so?"

An Kexin carefully chose her words and said, "It's because you are too outstanding, overshadowing everyone else."

"These people have already achieved success and fame at their original hospitals. They may not dictate winds and rains, but at least in their own departments, they were respected and revered."

"But if they were to join our hospital, they would have you above them. They'd lose their authority and fame. When outsiders mention Anlin Hospital, they'll think of you, not them."

Lin Jie was momentarily stunned, not expecting himself to be an obstacle in recruiting talent for the hospital.

An Kexin softly said, "So, after discussing with Dad and Dean Gong, we feel that our original talent recruitment policy is still very correct, which is to recruit young and middle-aged doctors with ambition from big hospitals in provincial and municipal cities across the mainland."

"After training under you for one or two years, they should be able to lead a department themselves without any issues."

Just then, the Binhai Stadium not far away was like a reservoir that opened its gates, and countless people poured out.

Lin Jie got out of the car and looked at the surging crowd ahead, searching for familiar figures.

It wasn't until ten minutes later that Lin Jie saw Zhang Xiaoxiao, Lin Miao, An Kemeng, and Yu Momo coming together.

"Brother, Brother!"

Lin Miao, her face flushed with excitement, clung to Lin Jie's arm like a joyful lark and chirped, "Momo and I went on stage to sing, we sang with Xiaoxiao."

"It was so thrilling, and also so scary, with tens of thousands of people watching me, I almost went off-key."

An Kemeng said with great envy, "Brother Jie, there was a fan interaction segment at the concert. Xiaoxiao invited Miao Miao, Momo, and another fan to the stage to sing a song together."

She continued, "Miao Miao sang very well, and Momo also sang beautifully."

Lin Jie took the wet wipes from An Kexin's hand and carefully wiped the sweat marks off Lin Miao's face, smiling, "Having been on a big stage, you could say you experienced what it's like to be a pop star."

After wiping Lin Miao's face, Lin Jie then said, "Get in the car, let's go home!"

He also said to Yu Momo, "You get in too, the four of us can squeeze in a bit. I'll give you a ride home; with so many people here, it'll be tough to get a cab."

Yu Momo, seeing the crowd of fans around and knowing Lin Jie was right, gratefully said, "Thank you."

The group squeezed into the car, and Lin Jie drove away slowly, leaving the chaotic crowd behind, and he first took Yu Momo home.

In the middle of the night, Binhai City had significantly fewer cars and people, especially after entering a neighborhood with a relatively high density of residential areas.

Following Yu Momo's directions, Lin Jie steered into a relatively quiet street!

Just then, the roar of an engine could be faintly heard, growing louder...

Soon, those in the car saw a racing motorcycle with two riders, roaring past their car with a thunderous noise, speeding forward.

Yu Momo said with extreme anger, "These kinds of motorcycles often pass by like this. The engine noise is deafening, and it's often late at night or early in the morning, passing by the road next to the apartment. I get woken up every time."

"It's so infuriating, why don't the traffic police do something about it?"

Zhang Xiaoxiao said helplessly, "These are all middle-class youths with some money, riding high-powered motorcycles, intentionally removing the muffler, disturbing everyone late at night."

"The police have their hands tied on this, it's very hard to catch them."

Lin Jie drove another few kilometers, and just as they were about to reach the apartment Yu Momo rented, suddenly, a motorcycle fell from the crown of a street tree by the roadside, bouncing a few times before toppling over onto the road.

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