"Lin Jie, have you heard about Old Tao's situation?"

On the way to the Affiliated Hospital, Lin Jie received a call from Chen Shi.

Upon hearing this question, he said softly, "Yes, I've heard about it, and I also know how Dean Tao is handling it."

Lin Jie told him about Tao Taqing's visit that morning and asked curiously, "Why is Donghua Hospital so unkind to Dean Tao?"

"I think his abilities are quite good, except he's a bit stingy when hosting dinners."

Chen Shi digested the information Lin Jie provided and sighed, "In the past, the reason Old Tao was chosen as the vice dean of Donghua Hospital was mainly because the hospital valued his medical skills and reputation."

"To put it plainly, he's just a figurehead Donghua Hospital set up as a brand!"

"Just like me in the Affiliated Hospital, holding the title of chief of the general surgery department, enjoying the treatment of a vice dean, but the actual power in the department is just a little bit, much like an honorary title."

"But Old Tao took it seriously and gradually began to enjoy the fun of being an official and managing. Over the years, he's indeed gained more and more real power and has done some things."

"However..."

Chen Shi thought for a moment and said, "As an established hospital, the interests entangled in Donghua Hospital are extraordinarily complicated!"

"Old Tao seems to be doing well, but he's always been on the periphery of the core interest circle of Donghua Hospital."

"This time, in the dean election, the internal struggle within the core interest circle, though there's competition, they have a common interest when it comes to an outsider like Old Tao. To prevent Old Tao from gaining a huge reputation through the project, which would end unfavorably, they united and got rid of him first."

Lin Jie suddenly understood and said, "Now that you mention it, I get it!"

He also laughed and said, "I'm also a brand for Anlin Hospital, aren't I."

Chen Shi snorted on the phone, saying angrily, "Who can compare to you! You're indispensable, the An Family is at your beck and call, they've even given you their precious daughter!"

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "Kexin and I are genuinely together; there's no entangled interest between us."

Chen Shi snorted twice more and didn't continue on this topic, instead lamenting, "I didn't expect Old Tao to keep a trump card, holding onto this project tightly."

"This way, when he goes to Tongren Hospital West Branch, he still has some footing."

"This is good, with this project's results, he'll have ample time to operate, fully striving for next year's honor, making it more likely."

Chen Shi suddenly remembered something and said, "Lin Jie, quickly tell Kexin about this; it's a great opportunity to recruit people."

"How so?" Lin Jie hurriedly asked.

Chen Shi analyzed, "Old Tao has been in the position of vice dean at Donghua Hospital for some years and has done a lot, so he naturally has some confidants and supporters."

"In addition, he's quite skilled and has guided many junior doctors. This counts as being squeezed out, leaving angrily, and is bound to cause quite a stir in Donghua Hospital."

"There will definitely be some people who follow Old Tao to Tongren Hospital West Branch, but not many, because Tongren Hospital West Branch, out of balance and control considerations, won't allow Old Tao to bring too many people over."

"With Old Tao's help in speaking, perhaps Anlin Hospital can take this opportunity to snatch a few more people."

Hearing that it made sense, Lin Jie eagerly said, "On this matter, please tell Kexin for me. I'm almost at the Affiliated Hospital. I have a minor surgery to perform this morning!"

"What surgery?" Chen Shi asked with great interest!

"A vocal cord surgery!"

"Why are you taking such a surgery? A request you can't refuse?"

"To make money, this surgery can earn quite a bit of extra cash!"

"Are you short of money?" A scornful and disdainful voice came from the phone.

Lin Jie retorted, "No one would complain about having too much money!"

He started complaining about poverty, "My monthly income is just a few tens of thousands, and the medication expenses alone cost ten to twenty thousand. I also have to pay two people their wages, occasionally buy gifts for Kexin and others, and support the family..."

"If I don't earn some extra money, I'll be eating dirt soon."

"The dirt you eat must be gold dust or silver flakes?"

Chen Shi teased and continued, "Since you want to earn extra, I'll introduce opportunities to you when I have them. Let me know your prices!"

Lin Jie didn't even think before replying, "Minor surgeries, starting at two million! Major surgeries, starting at five million!"

"Of course..."

He wanted to say discounts could be offered, but Chen Shi hung up the phone!

Arriving at the hospital, Lin Jie went straight in to find that besides Shao Deyao, there were only Yan Beichen, Ma Hongmin, and a nurse selected as surgical assistants in the ward.

"Teacher, the examination results are normal, and the surgery can proceed!"

Lin Jie received the latest examination results from Ma Hongmin, carefully reviewed them, and found no abnormal data, then asked, "Mr. Shao, why don't I see your family or friends here?"

"Although it's a minor surgery, having someone with you is always better!"

Shao Deyao shook his head and said, "My friends are all in the Capital City, they're busy, and they all came to see me a few days ago. There's no need to notify them for this surgery."

"As for family..."

He showed a complicated expression on his face, saying, "When my mother gave birth to me, she had a difficult labor. After giving birth, she sent me to be raised by my grandparents. It wasn't until I started junior high school that they brought me back!"

"After my grandparents passed away, the word 'family' became very unfamiliar to me!"

It seems this Shao Deyao also has quite a story!

Lin Jie wasn't keen on probing too much and said to Yan Beichen and Ma Hongmin, "Let the nurse prepare Mr. Shao for surgery, we'll head to the operating room first!"

"Hey, Expert Lin!"

Shao Deyao suddenly called out to Lin Jie, excitedly saying, "Expert Lin, the experience of listening to your voice through your own throat is different from hearing a recording of your voice."

"Expert Lin, can I listen to the recorded voice and choose the final voice that way?"

Lin Jie softly asked, "Did you hear Xiaoxiao describe her surgery process?"

Shao Deyao gently nodded, saying, "Although it sounds a little scary, I'm not afraid, I'm rather looking forward to it!"

"Your anticipation won't help; you'll be anaesthetized and unconscious during the procedure!"

Lin Jie explained, "Your situation differs from Xiaoxiao's. Your hoarse voice is caused by vocal cord laxity. This surgery is about making your vocal cords more taut."

"Simply explained, the method involves cutting the vocal cords and reconnecting them shorter. Of course, the actual process is much more complex, avoiding injury to major blood vessels and nerve fibers."

"Once the vocal cords are cut, the voice naturally won't come out."

Shao Deyao somewhat disappointedly nodded and said, "I understand."

"I believe that Expert Lin can surely reshape my voice to sound pleasant."

Lin Jie didn't give him a guaranteed answer and left the ward with Yan Beichen and Ma Hongmin.

This surgery isn't very difficult; it tests the surgeon's extensive experience and precise surgical skills, which are trivial for Lin Jie.

Over an hour later, Lin Jie emerged from the operating room, feeling like he had done a few repetitions of aerobic exercises; the physical and mental exertion was minimal, just getting warmed up.

"Miaomiao, Mengjiao, what are you doing here?"

Seeing Lin Miao and Ling Mengjiao waiting outside the operating room doors surprised Lin Jie.

Lin Miao just pouted and said, "Brother, you don't care about my work. The Affiliated Hospital is the designated hospital for the Anlin Charity Fund. Today, we have a patient needing surgery."

Actually, as soon as Lin Jie asked the question, he realized his mistake and apologized, "I didn't think for a moment. Has your patient's surgery started?"

Ling Mengjiao laughed softly and said, "The patient unexpectedly developed a fever today, so the surgery was postponed. Miaomiao said you have a minor surgery today, so we came to see you!"

Lin Jie uttered an "oh" and said, "Once I change, instruct the nurse, we can leave. Later, I'll take you for a nice lunch!"

He changed clothes, first went to Shao Deyao's ward floor, and instructed the dedicated nurse taking care of Shao Deyao about post-operative care, nebulizing to soothe the throat, scheduled light coughing, strictly forbidding violent coughing and sneezing, etc., reiterating everything in detail.

Afterwards, he reunited with Lin Miao and Ling Mengjiao and left the inpatient building.

During the departure, Lin Jie noticed Lin Miao constantly looking around, asking, "Miaomiao, are you looking for someone?"

Lin Miao snorted, "A few days ago, I ran into a terribly unreasonable guy here in the inpatient building and had a quarrel with him. If I hadn't been busy at the time, I would have given him a good scolding."

"I'm just checking if that guy is still in the hospital; my anger hasn't dissipated yet..."

Lin Jie just smiled, ignoring this girl with a bit of a temper.

While waiting for the car at the inpatient building entrance, Ling Mengjiao suddenly asked, "Lin Jie, Miaomiao said there's a case of sleepwalking murder in your old neighborhood. Is it true?"

"Whether it's a case of sleepwalking murder or intentional murder is still uncertain!"

Reflecting on the information Kong Mingqing recently shared, Lin Jie said, "Reportedly, it's already ruled out the possibility of someone else being the killer, confirmed to be the wife."

"Since returning from their honeymoon, the two have been at odds constantly, arguing repeatedly."

"They've recently been on the brink of divorce and even got into physical fights. The police also found that a month before the incident, the couple bought life insurance worth over two million."

Lin Jie sighed, "All these could be considered motives for murder, but that wife does indeed suffer from sleepwalking, experiencing frequent episodes."

"The final result depends on the court's judgment!"

Ling Mengjiao acknowledged with an "oh" and asked, "If the court rules it was murder during sleepwalking, will the wife go to jail?"

Lin Jie shook his head and said, "No, in such cases, it's akin to a mentally ill person committing murder! She would just be required to actively receive treatment and strict monitoring by a guardian to prevent similar incidents from occurring again."

Lin Miao chuckled and said, "Sister Mengjiao, we can pretend to sleepwalk at midnight and make it known to everyone. If your future husband treats you poorly, just tell him about this case, let him think it over!"

Ling Mengjiao cautiously glanced at Lin Jie and softly said, "With the rising number of affairs and high divorce rates, finding someone compatible and kind-hearted is incredibly difficult."

"Anyway, I'm not planning on getting married!"

At this moment, Qin Gang drove over, and after everyone got into the car, Lin Jie said with a smile, "Qin Gang, let's go pick up your wife first; we'll have a little get-together for lunch."

Lin Miao suggested, "Brother, invite Sister Kexin too, and Kemeng! Today's the weekend, it's the perfect time to relax!"

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