On the night of the twentieth of the lunar month, Dr. Tao Taqing from Donghua Hospital came to the Xikelai Restaurant near the hospital and pushed open the door of a private room. Inside the grand, opulently decorated room, only two people were seated.

One was a round-faced man with a commanding belly, resembling a miniature Maitreya Buddha. The other was an elderly man with a head full of silver hair and a clear, refined face, sitting serenely, exuding a scholarly elegance.

Tao Taqing respectfully said to the silver-haired elder, "Mr. Zhou, greetings!"

The silver-haired elder was the current patriarch of the Zhou Family in Binhai, Zhou Yisan, Li Ting's grandfather. He nodded lightly and smiled, "Hello, young Tao! I invited you out this time to introduce you to someone!"

Tao Taqing showed a slight wry smile and said, "Mr. Zhou, there's no need for introductions. This is Mr. Ye Hongqing, whom I've met before. We're acquainted."

He cupped his hands towards Ye Hongqing, who stood up to greet him, and said, "Mr. Ye, it's not that I don't want to give face to Mr. Zhou and you, but the hospital really has no power."

"Last time, several experts held a consultation for your nephew and unanimously concluded that the risk of surgery to remove the bullet was too high, maintaining the status quo was the most prudent choice."

"Forcing surgery on your nephew would be an irresponsible decision, so we truly are powerless."

Ye Hongqing laughed heartily and said, "Dean Tao, please have a seat, please have a seat!"

"I specially asked Mr. Zhou to come out today; although it's related to my nephew's surgery, it's actually for another favor."

Mr. Zhou also spoke, "Young Tao, I have some ties with young Ye! If his request isn't too difficult for you, please give him a hand!"

"Since Mr. Zhou said so, I'll naturally do my best within my capabilities."

Tao Taqing looked at Ye Hongqing and frankly said, "Mr. Ye, please go ahead and say what exactly it is you need, or I'll feel uneasy eating this meal."

Ye Hongqing collected his smile and said solemnly, "Dean Tao, since this is the case, I won't beat around the bush. The reason I invited Mr. Zhou to step in is, in essence, because of my nephew."

"My nephew really needs surgery this time and would like to borrow your hospital's advanced operating room!"

Tao Taqing was somewhat enlightened and said, "So, Mr. Ye has invited a master surgeon, congratulations! May I know which expert it is? From abroad or domestic?"

"Borrowing the advanced operating room is not a major issue; I will arrange it!"

He pondered for a moment and then said, "Regarding the preparation of surgical materials, surgical assistants, and so on, the hospital can provide substantial assistance, all we ask is that our young doctors have the chance to observe and learn from this surgery."

Ye Hongqing slowly said, "Dean Tao, I didn't make myself clear. The borrowing of the operating room needs to be done quietly, and apart from you, it's best not to let anyone else know."

Tao Taqing was instantly filled with doubt and asked puzzledly, "Mr. Ye, why do you need to borrow the room quietly? Does the master surgeon need to remain confidential?"

"Thinking in that way isn't wrong!"

Ye Hongqing softly said, "Due to some special reasons, this surgery needs to be conducted quietly without leaving any traces. Advanced operating rooms aren't numerous in all of Binhai City, so I had to ask Mr. Zhou to come forward and seek your help, Dean Tao!"

Tao Taqing frowned tightly and said with a difficult expression, "Mr. Ye, you're really presenting me with a huge challenge."

"The use of that operating room is strictly regulated, and performing a surgery involves adjusting various medical equipment, cleaning, sanitation, and disinfection."

"There are people constantly coming and going in the hospital, so concealing it completely from others is practically impossible."

Seeing him say this, Ye Hongqing also had a sorrowful expression.

He had previously asked someone to investigate and knew that Tao Taqing was speaking the truth. Completing a surgery involving five or six people and lasting six to seven hours without outsiders knowing is extremely difficult, extremely difficult indeed.

Tao Taqing pondered for a moment and tentatively asked, "Mr. Ye, if I understand correctly, you're saying that the master surgeon doesn't want others to know they are the one performing this surgery, rather than wanting to hide the surgery itself?"

Ye Hongqing thought for a bit before understanding the roundabout question from Tao Taqing, then nodded, "Your understanding is correct, the chief surgeon doesn't want others knowing their identity."

Tao Taqing sounded an "oh" and nodded, "In that case, this matter becomes much easier."

"We can entirely follow the normal procedures to arrange the borrowing of the operating room. At that time, the chief surgeon can pose as a surgical assistant and enter the operating room together with the surgical team."

"Once the operating room door closes and the video recording of the procedure is turned off, who outside will know who truly is operating?"

Ye Hongqing's eyes lit up, and he slapped his forehead, laughing, "Thank you, Dean, for the reminder, I got stuck in a dead end! As per your suggestion, it becomes really simple!"

"I just need to find a nominal chief surgeon, and that's it! Haha..."

Tao Taqing also chuckled lightly, "Given your nephew's well-known condition, this nominal chief surgeon cannot be haphazardly chosen."

"You must understand that doctors are very precise!"

"If you bring forth an unknown surgeon to take credit for this surgery, once the successful surgery is reported, many doctors will come seeking that surgeon for a discussion."

"Much like how numerous neurosurgeons have always been maniacally curious about Mr. An Weize's mysterious surgeon..."

As he spoke, emotional waves stirred within Tao Taqing's heart...

Mentioning An Weize, he instantly associated it with Lin Jie!

Evidence suggested that the neurosurgeon who operated on An Weize could possibly be Lin Jie!

This time, could the mysterious chief surgeon be Lin Jie as well?

The relationship between Lin Jie and Ye Hongqing seemed quite close!

If it's indeed Lin Jie, Tao Taqing also understood why the identity of the chief surgeon needed to remain confidential...

On the morning of the twenty-first of the lunar month, An Kexin drove Lin Jie, Lin Miao, and An Kemeng, along with Lele, to Binhai Airport, once again reminding, "Kemeng, listen well to your brother Lin and sister Lin, be good, do you understand?"

"Got it, got it! I'll be good!"

An Kemeng replied impatiently, "Sis, you've said this eight hundred times. Are you worried I'll cause trouble or that brother Lin Jie and sister Lin Miao won't take good care of me?"

Lin Jie patted An Kemeng on the shoulder and said, "Kemeng, this is your first time traveling without your family's accompaniment. It's normal for your sister to worry. When you grow older, you'll understand this concern."

Finishing with An Kemeng, he then said, "Sister Kexin, Kemeng is nearly seventeen; she's not exactly a child anymore, she can take care of herself. Miao Miao and I will also keep an eye on her."

An Kexin sighed and said, "I know I'm overly concerned. Lin Jie, if anything happens, call me immediately, no matter the time!"

Taking her first flight, Lin Miao appeared quite excited.

She felt curious about everything at the airport, following Lin Jie, asking questions about this and that.

Once they reached the counter, they completed their check-in, facilitated animal shipping for Lele, handled luggage, each carrying a backpack, passed security checks, and entered the departure lounge to wait!

At 11:40 AM, the plane carrying Lin Jie, Lin Miao, and An Kemeng soared into the blue sky, heading south...

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