Perhaps because this is the first gathering Lin Jie and others are hosting since returning from the disaster-stricken area, all the guests are especially present.

Not only did the people who frequently attended gatherings all show up, but even Chen Lan, who had missed the last few gatherings, came.

Having recently divorced, she looked like she was in pretty good spirits.

Additionally, there were a few guests attending for the first time.

For instance, Chen Fanzhi and his girlfriend, Meng Xiuyan.

Although Lin Jie had told himself to try not to meet with Chen Fanzhi in the future, since he is a genuine relative of the An Family, encounters between the two were sometimes unavoidable.

The experience in the disaster zone also moved Lin Jie somewhat. Life is unpredictable, and the conflict with Chen Fanzhi is not a fundamental enmity.

So as not to make it awkward for An Kexin and An Kemeng, who were caught in the middle, Lin Jie suggested inviting them.

Seeing the sparkling diamond ring on Meng Xiuyan's left hand, Lin Jie smiled and asked, "Have you set the wedding date?"

Meng Xiuyan showed off her diamond ring, her face full of happiness, and said, "It's set for National Day."

"Hmm hmm... Expert Lin, I want to ask, ask you..."

She lowered her voice a little, somewhat shyly asked, "Expert Lin, in my situation, is it possible to have two pregnancies?"

Lin Jie couldn't help but look at Chen Fanzhi, who was by her side, frowned slightly, and said, "In your case, pregnancy will have a stimulating effect on uterine fibroids."

"However, if the body is well-conditioned and the time is tight, having two consecutively is not a big issue."

"But, pregnancies don't just happen on demand. Once the timing..."

Meng Xiuyan blushed more and said, "My future mother-in-law says she has a secret recipe, ensuring I'll conceive within a month."

This secret recipe must be a traditional Chinese medicine formula.

Lin Jie was quite impressed by the miraculous effects of certain Chinese medicines.

It's just that he had neither a good teacher nor sufficient time and energy to delve further into Chinese medicine.

Seeing Meng Xiuyan discussing such private matters with Lin Jie, Chen Fanzhi's face darkened a bit, and he awkwardly said, "Actually, I'm quite content with just one child."

"It's just that my mother and mother-in-law think one child is too few."

Meng Xiuyan pouted and said, "One child is so lonely, no one to help them when they're fighting with other kids."

Lin Jie just smiled and suggested, "If you want to have more children, why not consider using technical means to have multiple births? This is much easier than back-to-back pregnancies and less prone to accidents."

Chen Fanzhi nodded and said, "I will seriously discuss this method with my family."

He paused for a moment, instinctively stood up straighter, and said, "Lin Jie, Kemeng told me in detail about your experiences with Kexin and Kemeng in the disaster area."

"Thank you for standing by Kexin."

"Hmm... if you ever need my help in any way, I mean for anything, you can call me."

Lin Jie nodded and said, "Kexin has brought us together as a family. If there's anything I need your help with, I won't be shy to ask."

Another unexpected guest was Du Feixue, who came along with An Kexin.

With her short hair, Du Feixue appeared valiant and capable.

She put down the fruit basket she was carrying and awkwardly said, "Hello, Expert Lin. Kexin dragged me over last minute, I didn't have time to prepare a visiting gift."

Lin Jie already knew that Du Feixue's cousin had passed away last month after failed medical treatment, bringing an end to the grievances with the Du Family.

As for An Kexin's close friend, Lin Jie's impression of her wasn't particularly good or bad.

"You're too kind, welcome, welcome."

"I heard from Kexin that you're so busy you don't see the sun on either end of the day, more like a strong woman than Kexin."

Du Feixue looked at the young man in front of her, who seemed more mature and authoritative, suppressing the complex feelings in her heart, and said, "How could I compare to Kexin? I'm only busy because I don't understand anything and have to study hard relentlessly."

"Speaking of it, I have to thank you, Expert Lin."

"Having consecutively taken on several large projects for Anlin Hospital, allowing the construction company not to worry about finding work for a year, has given me plenty of breathing and recharging time."

An Kexin held Du Feixue's hand and said, "Since you're here, don't think about work for now. Come, I'll introduce you to some new friends..."

As Qin Gang picked up Lin Miao, Ling Mengjiao, Yang Leyi, and Zou Manqing from Weize Company, the dinner officially began.

Midway through the meal, Lu Kaicheng asked, "Lin Jie, there's a rumor at the hospital that you have a paper about to be published in 'Nature'. Is that true?"

Lin Jie calmly said, "Yes, the paper will be published in the second week of September."

"Wow..."

"Impressive..."

Chen Qiuhua, Yao Siyuan, Chen Lan, and the others couldn't help but express their amazement.

Xiuyan couldn't help but ask, "Fanzhi, is it really impressive to publish a paper in Nature?"

Chen Fanzhi explained, "It is one of the most prestigious scientific journals globally, and the papers published in it represent the most cutting-edge and innovative research results in the world."

"Let's put it this way, just for this paper, the school will grant Lin Jie a cash reward of at least three to four hundred thousand."

The amount of the bonus gave Xiuyan, Ling Mengjiao, and the others a direct understanding of the value of this paper.

Yao Siyuan said enviously, "Lin Jie, with this paper alone, you can smoothly advance from attending physician to associate chief physician, and then to chief physician!"

He sighed, "As for us, we have to work so hard to get promoted, coming up with all sorts of ways to publish papers."

"Dr. Yao, you've misunderstood."

Lu Kaicheng corrected him, "Doctors of Lin Jie's level don't need titles to enhance their reputation. The title 'Expert Lin' is more than enough."

"Only those like us need titles such as associate chief physician and chief physician to gain patients' regard."

Yao Siyuan realized, "Dr. Lu, you're absolutely right; I misunderstood."

"Lin Jie is still just a postgraduate student at school, but I know doctors with the title of expert at Donghua Hospital secretly study Lin Jie's lecture notes."

"It's really disheartening when you compare yourself to others."

Lin Jie had some understanding of the requirements for the promotion of physicians' titles.

Besides education, work experience, and performance results, they must pass a professional practice examination and a foreign language and computer proficiency test.

And published papers are a very important criterion for promotion.

He knew that Binhai City explicitly stipulated that to be promoted to associate chief physician, one must publish at least two research papers in professional journals with ISSN or CN.

Many doctors rack their brains, employing every possible method to gather the papers needed for their promotion.

Lin Jie reminded, "Don't put the cart before the horse, advancing for the sake of promotion or publishing for the sake of publishing; the most fundamental is the improvement of one's medical skills."

"When you are able to perform numerous high-difficulty surgeries with a high success rate to save patients' lives, even if you're just an attending physician or resident doctor, the hospital won't shortchange you on what you deserve."

Chen Qiuhua nodded in agreement, "Lin Jie is right!"

"Now, with the intense competition in hospitals, although titles are an important factor, they aren't the only factor…"

While chatting, everyone finished dinner and moved to the living room to continue their conversation.

Before everyone was seated, Zou Manqing spoke, "Miaomiao, Mengmeng, tell us about your experiences and insights in the disaster area, even though we already know some."

"But, I think everyone wants to know more."

Before Lin Jie could express his opinion, An Kemeng stood up and exclaimed, "Let me, let me!"

In An Kemeng's vivid description and with the supplements from Lin Miao, Zhang Xiaoxiao, and others, everyone learned about Lin Jie and others' experiences that night as if watching a movie.

Especially when hearing about Lin Jie's selfless rescue efforts as the flood approached, the ladies in the living room looked at An Kexin with admiration.

Du Feixue took An Kexin's hand and whispered, "I'm genuinely happy for you, cherish it and be happy."

An Kexin, mouth slightly upturned, whispered, "Of course, I'll be happy!"

After An Kemeng finished speaking, seeing everyone looking at him, Lin Jie laughed, "I am still me, I haven't become Superman. At that time, I didn't have any other thoughts…"

Sweeping his gaze over Lin Miao, An Kexin, and Zhang Xiaoxiao, Lin Jie said with emotion, "When I was unwell, knowing that death could come unexpectedly, I was very afraid for a period."

"Once that time passed, my fear diminished, and sometimes there was even a sense of anticipation towards death."

"After recovering, I worried about death due to survival probabilities, but now I no longer worry."

"It's just…"

Looking at Lin Miao, with a mixture of distress and fear, Lin Jie said, "Miaomiao once had an accident that made me terrifyingly aware that an accident could take away the people I care about unexpectedly."

"I had never thought of this before."

Turning his gaze to An Kexin beside him, he said, "That night, you made me experience a similar horror again."

Lin Jie expressed an insight, "Perhaps it was this fear that made me stay."

"I never thought about life after losing you…"

Seeing An Kexin moved, her eyes slightly red, Lin Jie quickly stopped being sentimental and said, "Everyone, we are still young, and the road ahead is long; but frankly speaking, who can guarantee what will happen tomorrow."

"Just like the major car accident near the Affiliated Hospital a few days ago."

"I hope we can all cherish our current moments and every person around us!"

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