After breakfast, Ling Mengjiao was going to the University Affiliated Hospital.

The two patients that the Anlin Charity Fund brought in before the New Year, one had surgery yesterday, and the other will have surgery today.

As the person in charge of the specific affairs of the charity fund, Ling Mengjiao always had to be present at such times.

Lin Jie remembered being blamed by the villagers of Zhujia Port and said, "There's a saying that great favors lead to resentment. The charity fund shouldn't try to take on everything to prevent some people from being ungrateful and pushing their luck."

Ling Mengjiao nodded and said, "President An has already thought of this."

"We only cover the patient's surgery and related medical expenses, the round-trip travel expenses to Binhai for the patient and a family member, and a daily stipend of one hundred for living expenses."

"The care of patients during their hospital stay is the responsibility of the patient's family."

"After the patient is discharged and returns home, the charity fund will not handle any follow-up. We explain these things clearly to the patients and their families and sign corresponding agreements with them just in case."

Lin Jie knew that in terms of managing people, An Weize and An Kexin were a hundred times better than him, so he didn't say much more.

He looked outside, saw the snow getting heavier, and said, "In this situation, the roads are hard to navigate, and it's difficult to hail a taxi. You should take my car to the hospital."

Ling Mengjiao gratefully said, "Thank you! But I don't dare to drive your car."

"Although I have a driver's license, I rarely drive. In this slippery weather, if I bump into something, my monthly salary wouldn't cover the cost. If I hit someone, it would be even worse."

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "Looks like you're of the female killer level! In that case, I'll take you to the hospital!"

"No way/No way!"

Lin Miao and Ling Mengjiao spoke in unison to stop him.

Lin Miao glared and said, "In this weather, it's cold and damp outside. Do you want to catch a cold? Just stay home obediently. You really are a worry."

Ling Mengjiao also said, "If I can't hail a taxi, I'll just walk a little further and take the subway; it's quite convenient!"

Lin Jie knew they were concerned about him and couldn't help but say, "My body isn't as weak as you think..."

"Even if it's not weak, you can't take risks!" Lin Miao said angrily.

"How about this, I'll drive Mengjiao to the hospital?" Yang Leyi suggested, "My driving skills are fairly decent."

Under the circumstances, Lin Jie agreed to Yang Leyi's suggestion and let her drive Ling Mengjiao to the hospital.

After the two left, the Lin siblings snuggled back on the warm sofa, with Lele joining in between, munching on dried fruit snacks and watching TV, feeling very comfortable and cozy.

Near eleven o'clock, An Kexin, An Kemeng, and Chen Fanzhi unexpectedly came to visit for the New Year.

"Brother Jie, Sister Miaomiao, happy New Year to you both, may you stay healthy, prosper greatly, and have all your wishes come true!" An Kemeng said smoothly, then stretched out her fair little hand and shouted, "Give me a red envelope!"

Lin Jie tickled her palm and smiled, "Red envelopes are given by elders to juniors. I'm only a few years older than you. Did your sister give you a red envelope?"

An Kemeng seriously said, "She did, and it was a very thick one!"

"She really did!" An Kexin nodded and laughed!

Lin Jie awkwardly said, "I didn't prepare any red envelopes. I'll send you a few via WeChat later!"

"Hehe, make sure to send many!"

An Kemeng asked for a red envelope just to show how close they were. Seeing her goal achieved, she immediately stepped forward a few steps, picked up Lele in her arms, and started playing in the room.

They sat down, and Lin Miao served hot tea.

Lin Jie noticed that An Kexin was holding the teacup to warm her hands and realized her clothing was a bit thin. He expressed concern, "The weather outside is so bad, you could have just made a phone call. There was no need for you to come over in person!"

"Also, you're wearing a bit too little, aren't you?"

An Kexin took a sip of hot tea and smiled, "I'm not wearing too little. I just didn't expect it to suddenly get so cold today. I'll warm up and be fine!"

Beside her, teasing Lele, An Kemeng snorted and revealed, "Brother Jie, don't believe what my sister says. She's typically all about fashion over comfort, just trying to look good!"

An Kexin gave An Kemeng a fierce glare, then turned to Lin Jie with a bright smile, "When it comes to New Year's visits, you can call everyone else, but with you, we have to come in person."

Chen Fanzhi's lips curled slightly in a faint smile, "The more you visit on such days, the more sincere it seems. Not like someone who can't even bother to make a New Year's call!"

That had an implication!

Lin Jie thought about it and recalled that after midnight last night, he just sent a bulk New Year's message and really didn't call Chen Shi for a New Year's greeting.

Could this old man still be holding onto this matter?

Thinking about how much he had helped him, and considering he was an elder and a teacher in name, Lin Jie decided to give him a call later.

Lin Jie handed the blanket on the sofa to An Kexin, saying, "You don't have to worry about your image here! Put it on, so you don't catch a cold!"

An Kexin chuckled but obediently took the blanket and wrapped herself in it.

Seeing this, Chen Fanzhi's face darkened a bit.

He calmed his emotions a little, forced a smile, and said, "In the past few days, I've gathered with many old classmates and friends to catch up."

"An unfortunate thing happened to one of my close classmate's uncles; he was diagnosed with a brain tumor."

"The doctor who examined his uncle said the tumor needs to be surgically removed, but the surgery is quite risky. Lin Jie, such a situation should be a piece of cake for you, could you lend a hand?"

An Kexin frowned.

She hadn't expected Chen Fanzhi to bring up such a matter and immediately said, "Cousin, Lin Jie doesn't have a medical license yet, you know that."

"Didn't he also perform surgery on Uncle without a medical license?"

Chen Fanzhi gave An Kexin a sideways glance and said, "This is about saving a life, Lin Jie, you're not just going to stand by and watch, are you?"

Lin Jie didn't answer directly but instead said slowly, "When I performed surgery on Uncle An, to prevent any leak, Uncle An and Sister Kexin spent a large amount of money to build a neurosurgery operating room."

"They also gave the anesthetist and surgical assistants who participated in the operation significant compensation as a hardship and hush money."

Lin Jie looked at Chen Fanzhi and chuckled, "Can your classmate's uncle's family do the same? Can they afford the same price?"

Chen Fanzhi got a little angry and said unhappily, "Chen Jie, you used the Donghua Hospital's operating room for a surgery the other night!"

Lin Jie nodded and said, "Yes, it was a borrowed operating room, but I didn't borrow it, the patient's family did, and they must have paid a considerable price and favor."

"Moreover, with the support of industry giants like Professor Chen and Dean Tao, I had no worries about the aftermath."

He grinned at Chen Fanzhi and said, "So, the cost of getting me to save someone isn't usually low! And that's just the prerequisite; the most important thing is that I'm willing to do it."

Lin Jie paused for a moment, then said earnestly, "Chen Fanzhi, considering my relationship with Professor Chen and Sister Kexin, I agree to help you once!"

"However..."

He then laid out his conditions, "First, you must provide a standard cranial surgery room and ensure that news of me performing the surgery doesn't leak. You also have to offer decent compensation to my surgical team."

The more he listened, the darker Chen Fanzhi's face became, yet he couldn't blame Lin Jie for anything.

He also understood that Lin Jie's current situation involves illegal practice, and he risks losing his future by performing surgery. These requests are necessary and essential.

Chen Fanzhi exaggeratedly exhaled a long breath and sighed, "The cost of getting you to take action is really not ordinary."

"My classmate's uncle's family is of ordinary means and connections; it seems they'll have to leave it to fate."

An Kexin's face turned stern as she said, "Cousin, there are surely many people watching Lin Jie now, so he has to conduct himself very cautiously. Maybe the Hu Family is still waiting in the dark for a chance to strike him, so you have to be careful outside!"

Chen Fanzhi got a bit annoyed and said, "I'm not a fresh graduate; I've been around in society for many years. The bridges I've crossed and the salt I've eaten are not less than yours, I'm clear about what should be said and done."

He stood up and said, "I've paid my New Year's respects to Lin Jie, Kexin, Kemeng, we should head back!"

An Kemeng was still playing with Lele and didn't turn her head as she said, "I want to keep playing at Brother Jie's house!"

An Kexin leaned back into the sofa and said, "It's snowing outside, we don't need to go around for New Year's visits today. Go back and tell my dad that Kemeng and I are staying for dinner at Lin Jie's house!"

Chen Fanzhi took a few rough breaths, snorted, and turned away to leave.

"Lin Jie, I'm sorry!"

An Kexin showed a slight bitter smile and said, "Because Cousin is the only boy in our two families, he's received the most attention since he was little. This time, he came back and found that all we talked about was you, and the attention towards you surpassed him; he's jealous!"

Lin Jie was stunned for a moment and asked, "Really? Your cousin is such a grown-up man, would he still be sour about this?"

"Why not?"

An Kemeng hugged Lele, squeezed next to Lin Jie, and said with confidence, "At last night's New Year's Eve dinner, whenever we mentioned you, he interrupted and kept boasting about his achievements outside."

"Dad privately told us that this was Cousin being envious and jealous!"

Lin Jie could only respond with a chuckle.

An Kexin's face flashed with a decisive look and said, "Speaking of which, Cousin holds a position lower than me, familiar with company and hospital affairs, I can sense he's unwilling and uncomfortable."

"I'll discuss with my father again and try to let Cousin start his own business independently; maybe it'll be a good thing for both sides!"

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