"Lin Jie, stop right there!"

The old lady from the Ma Family called out to him again, angrily scolding, "No parent is ever truly in the wrong; you weren't born from a crack in a stone. Without parents, you wouldn't be who you are today."

"Though there may not be any nurturing kindness, there is still birth kindness, for which you should be grateful."

Lin Jie let out a cold snort, casting a sidelong glance at Xie Xiwen, and said, "Old Mrs. Ma, this so-called birth kindness has already been repaid. Without my bone marrow, could he still be standing here?"

"Isn't the current situation the best possible outcome?"

Saying this, he glanced at Xie Xiwen once more, mocking, "I consider myself quite a notable figure. I've been featured on the news, had several lively debates online, and even made the headlines."

"In Capital City, I've also treated a few patients."

"I don't believe for a second that the entire Xie Family is completely unaware of my existence."

Lin Jie paused, speaking coldly, "Old Mrs. Ma, to speak frankly, if I weren't useful to the old master of the Xie Family, I'm guessing you would have pretended not to know me back then too, wouldn't you?"

After saying these words, he didn't wait to see the reactions of Old Mrs. Ma and Xie Xiwen and headed straight for the elevator.

Zhang Yufei quickly followed.

Once they were both in the elevator and the door shut out the outside world, Zhang Yufei glanced at Lin Jie, whose face had suddenly turned gloomy, and opened his mouth but didn't utter a word.

It's truly difficult to offer advice in such situations.

He decided it was best to remain silent to avoid inadvertently touching Lin Jie's taboo and getting blacklisted.

However, the fact that Lin Jie is blood-related to the Xie Family in Capital City is definitely big news.

"Has there been any news from the Ma Family lately?"

Suddenly hearing Lin Jie ask, Zhang Yufei, who was steeped in gossip, was momentarily stunned before responding, "Ma Family? Oh... the biggest news is that their sickly youngster got better."

At this point, he suddenly remembered that the reason the youngster was diagnosed and effectively treated was due to the person in front of him.

By now, the elevator had reached the first floor, and with a ding, the doors opened.

Lin Jie was the first to step out of the elevator, missing Zhang Yufei's chance to flatter him, forcing him to stride to catch up.

Just out of the elevator, a sudden voice rang out: "It's you... you're really a doctor?"

Looking in the direction of the voice, Zhang Yufei saw a woman waiting by the elevator, looking at Lin Jie with a complex expression.

This woman was the one who had driven Lin Jie away from the car accident scene.

Zhang Yufei remembered her clearly.

Beside her was a stretcher on which lay her registered but not yet processed boyfriend, along with two medical staff pushing the stretcher.

Lin Jie ignored her, brushing past her as if he didn't see her.

Zhang Yufei, standing next to the woman, snorted, "Not only is he a doctor, but he's also an excellent one."

Unable to resist his curiosity, he asked, "Is your boyfriend's condition worsening, and he's been transferred here?"

In an instant, the woman's face turned ashen, muttering, "The doctor said he missed the best treatment window, he must be amputated, amputated..."

The woman suddenly broke down, crying out, "Why? Why didn't he insist a bit more then? Why didn't he insist a bit more?"

"Why..."

Zhang Yufei and Lin Jie got into the car. Once the car left the hospital and entered the roadway, he cautiously asked, "Expert Lin, the high-speed train I booked for you departs at 6:30."

"It's the weekend, and at this time, the roads definitely won't be congested, so there's still some time to spare. Are you sure you don't want to eat something?"

Lin Jie declined, "No, after the woman's crying and clamoring, I lost whatever appetite I had, I'll eat when we return to Binhai."

Zhang Yufei agreed, "Yes, this matter is indeed frustrating."

"She rudely drove you away back then, and now with her boyfriend's miserable outcome, she's bawling and questioning why."

He sighed lightly, "Being a doctor is indeed a high-risk profession."

"I know that if a doctor treats someone without the patient's family's consent, even if the doctor is right, they still have to take responsibility."

"Someone like this woman still doesn't look for reasons within herself."

"Perhaps, had Expert Lin treated her boyfriend back then, she would still have found another reason to blame you for the untimely treatment."

Lin Jie knew that Zhang Yufei was trying to console him, and with a faint smile, he said, "I've learned my lesson from such experiences; I won't impulsively do foolish things anymore."

Zhang Yufei lamented, "A series of events in society have forced many people not even to dare to do good deeds, nor wish to."

Saying this, he took out a delicate square box from a hidden compartment in the car and handed it to Lin Jie, sincerely saying, "Expert Lin, this is a token of our appreciation. It was prepared in haste, please accept it."

Lin Jie saw the crown logo on the box and asked, "Rolex?"

Zhang Yufei nodded and said, "Yes, it's a Rolex watch."

"I know many doctors wear watches and are fond of them. Just not sure if you like this brand, Expert Lin?"

When doctors diagnose patients, they often take the patient's heart rate as an important indicator, which reflects both the severity of the condition and the effectiveness of the treatment.

And measuring the heart rate requires timing, so basically, doctors have the habit of wearing watches.

In countries around the world, doctors are considered a high-income group and are a major consumer group for various luxury watch brands.

However, Lin Jie, being a renowned doctor who started his profession halfway, never had the habit of wearing a watch before.

When he became a doctor, he was already at his peak, relying on inherited medical knowledge and experience. By feeling the patient's carotid or radial artery, he could accurately estimate the patient's heart rate without looking at a watch.

An Kexin herself has many luxury watches and had thought of buying one for Lin Jie, but he always refused.

Wearing a watch during surgery requires taking it on and off, which is rather inconvenient.

Lin Jie, who didn't have this habit or a necessary demand for watches, naturally refrained from accepting them.

However, when others gift a luxury watch as a token of gratitude, Lin Jie certainly wouldn't say he doesn't like it and ask them to change the gift.

He didn't refuse much, just politely accepted it after a couple of words.

Lin Jie pondered that although he doesn't wear it, he could gift it to someone else; or perhaps he might need to wear a luxury watch at some ceremonial events in the future to enhance his image.

Seeing Lin Jie readily accept the gift, Zhang Yufei felt relieved, realizing that Lin Jie's special identity made him unbound by the strict disciplines and constraints of the military.

At six in the morning, the Mercedes arrived at the Jingcheng High-speed Railway Station.

Just as he was about to get off, Lin Jie's phone unexpectedly rang.

Taking out his phone, he saw that the call was from Meng Yang.

Seeing this name, Lin Jie had a bad premonition. He really didn't want to take the call, but considering the special identity of the caller, it seemed inappropriate to ignore it.

After a few rings, he answered, saying helplessly, "General Meng, what's going on now?"

Meng Yang's hearty voice came from the phone, "Expert Lin, how did you know I'm calling for something and not just saying hi?"

Lin Jie scoffed and teased, "Think about it yourself, every time you call, when have you ever done so without a request? If you have something to say, hurry and say it, I'm in a rush to get back to Binhai."

Listening to Lin Jie's phone call, Zhang Yufei, on the side, already knew that the caller was Meng Yang, who enjoyed the same treatment as a minister.

Hearing Lin Jie speak so casually to him, Zhang Yufei's admiration for Lin Jie grew a notch higher.

"First, let me congratulate you on completing another high-difficulty surgery, saving that young man's life!"

After laughing heartily, Meng Yang continued a bit sheepishly, "Expert Lin, besides this congratulations, I do have another matter."

A jolt went through Lin Jie's heart; sure enough, it was as he thought.

Then came Meng Yang's voice from the phone, "Can you delay your return to Binhai and stay in Capital City a bit longer? An international visitor is feeling a bit unwell."

"The leader's intention is to have you take a look!"

Lin Jie frowned and tried to defer, "General Meng, there are plenty of master traditional Chinese medicine doctors and renowned modern medicine experts in Capital City. Surely there are so-called modern Imperial Physicians specifically for leaders?"

"Compared to them, my medical skills and knowledge may not necessarily surpass theirs."

"So, there really is no need to find me, General Meng. I also really am in a hurry to return to Binhai. Please report this to the leader."

"Don't!"

Meng Yang, a bit anxious, quickly said, "To tell you the truth, two famous doctors have already been consulted for this international friend, but to no effect."

"The leader knows you're in Capital City, so they suggested inviting you to take a look."

Meng Yang then concernedly asked, "Expert Lin, are you in a hurry to return to Binhai to handle some important matter? Let me know, maybe I can help you take care of it."

Oh, his reason to return to Binhai doesn't seem weighty enough to refuse this matter.

Lin Jie thought about it and said gloomily, "General Meng, first send me the medical information of that person, and let me have a look at it first."

But Meng Yang refused, saying, "Expert Lin, that's not possible. The medical data is confidential and can't be easily shared; you have to come and review it in person."

"Expert Lin, I'll send someone to pick you up right away!"

Having said this, Meng Yang rudely hung up on Lin Jie without any further discussion.

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