Lin Jie and Su Xiaohui arrived at the Binhai City detention center in the suburbs, close to 4 PM.

Since it wasn't regular visiting hours, they needed to apply to the detention center leadership for a temporary visit.

He thought it would be troublesome and was already considering pulling some strings, but unexpectedly, the application was approved quickly by the leadership once submitted.

Lin Jie couldn't help but wonder if the leaders recognized him and wanted to make a connection.

About ten minutes later, he and Su Xiaohui met Monkey in a small meeting room.

Monkey was the same as ever, not thinner nor fatter, and looked quite well, suggesting he was faring well in the detention center.

However, upon seeing Lin Jie was the visitor, Monkey looked surprised and gave Su Xiaohui a reproachful look.

Seeing this, Lin Jie took the initiative to explain, "Monkey, don't blame your junior sister; she didn't come to me herself."

"I coincidentally learned about your situation yesterday, communicated with Su Xiaohui today, and deliberately came together to see you."

Monkey's expression softened, and he sat opposite the two, gratefully saying, "Dr. Lin, thank you for coming to see me amidst your busy schedule. I am really moved, truly."

He sincerely said, "I also know, Dr. Lin, you are no longer the same as before, but please, don't trouble yourself running around for my sake or seek help."

"Dahei came to see me a few days ago too, and he said there's a clue, and I should be out soon."

"A clue? Hmph!"

Su Xiaohui clearly didn't believe Monkey's words and mocked, "On the day you were arrested, Dahei swore you'd be home in two days at the most."

"And look at you now, you've been here for twenty-four days already."

Lin Jie straightforwardly said, "Su Xiaohui already told me why you and Dahei didn't want him to contact me."

"Let me ask you, bluntly, if you had a serious illness that needed my treatment, wouldn't you come to me? What if it were Su Xiaohui with a serious illness, would you come to me then?"

"This... this..."

Monkey hesitated, unsure of how to answer for a moment.

But Su Xiaohui wasn't about to let him off, pressing further, "Senior brother, Dr. Lin's question is very good. Let me ask you, if I had a serious illness, would you go to Dr. Lin?"

"Of course, I would go; you mean more than anything to me!" This time, Monkey answered without a moment's hesitation.

Su Xiaohui let out a satisfied hum.

Lin Jie smiled and said, "The competition between the Luo Family and An Family is really just business competition. The times have changed; it won't reach the point of life and death struggles."

"Is this so-called persistence of yours and Dahei's really necessary?"

Monkey gave a bitter smile, saying, "I know the times have changed, but I know Big Brother Luo still values this greatly."

"He values loyalty, but does he value you as a person?"

Su Xiaohui was infuriated, saying vehemently, "Senior brother, you need to recognize your worth. To Big Boss Luo, you're just a minor character."

"I don't believe that with Big Boss Luo's current status and power, he couldn't handle your small matter."

"The fact that it's still unresolved simply shows you're not worth much to him, not enough for him to expend significant resources or favors to get you out."

These words were harsh and hit home.

Monkey's face darkened, yet he surprisingly didn't argue back.

The truth of the matter was clear to Monkey with just a thought; he was just engaging in a bit of self-deception, refusing to think along those lines.

He uncomfortably explained, "The reason I got in here was due to my own lack of calmness and impulsiveness, my own mistake; maybe Big Brother Luo wants to teach me a lesson."

"A lesson? By making you serve a sentence of two to three years?"

Su Xiaohui anxiously said, "Senior brother, the lawyer told me if there are connections and paths, they should be used quickly. Once it gets to the litigation and trial process, everything will be set."

She softened her tone, saying, "Senior brother, why are you worried about Big Boss Luo being displeased? He didn't raise or provide for you; you just worked at his racetracks these few years."

"Moreover, you didn't live off him for free; you worked, you put in your sweat and effort, and the money you received was well earned."

Su Xiaohui urged, "Senior brother, accept Dr. Lin's help."

"When you come out, we'll start our own repair shop, alright? Isn't that your dream all along?"

Monkey held his head in his hands, bitterly saying, "Xiaohui, even though I owe nothing to Big Boss Luo, I owe Brother Dahei."

"There's something I've never told you; when I quit back then, it wasn't because I suddenly became enlightened, it was because I made a mistake and was almost killed; it was Brother Dahei who saved me."

"And Brother Dahei is especially loyal to Boss Luo, so I can't..."

Hearing this, Lin Jie couldn't help but frown.

This air of brotherhood and loyalty was surprisingly prevalent.

However, this only strengthened Lin Jie's resolve to recruit Monkey.

This is a person with strong principles who knows kindness and repays it, willing to spend years in prison rather than ask for assistance.

Thinking of this, Lin Jie cleared his throat and said, "Monkey, you don't have to worry. Because you never actively asked me for help, it was all my idea to take action considering our past friendship."

"This... this..."

Monkey hesitated for a moment and reluctantly said, "Isn't this just deceiving oneself?"

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "How is this deceiving oneself? This is simply the truth."

"But..."

He cautiously forewarned, "Monkey, Su Xiaohui, although I offered to mediate this matter, I'm not confident about the outcome."

"It might be possible that there will be no progress at all."

Su Xiaohui seriously said, "Dr. Lin, regardless of the outcome, Monkey and I will owe you. If you ever need anything from us in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

"Dr. Lin..."

Suddenly, Monkey spoke, firmly rejecting, "I'm really moved by your kind offer, but I really can't accept it, I really can't."

"Brother Dahei sternly warned me about this... I, I..."

"What I..."

Su Xiaohui suddenly stood up and angrily shouted, "Monkey, let me tell you, I'm pregnant, just found out."

"If you get sentenced to more than a year, then you won't see your child's birth."

She viciously said, "By then, I'll take the child away from Binhai and go to a place you'll never find, raising the child by myself."

"Monkey, you know me. I mean what I say."

Monkey stared at Su Xiaohui in surprise, incredulously asking, "Xiaohui, Xiaohui, you're really pregnant?"

Su Xiaohui touched her abdomen, snorted, and said, "I just found out a few days ago, I planned to tell you after you got out. I didn't expect you to be so stubborn, so I had to tell you first."

"How you choose is up to you now."

Monkey stared conflictedly at Su Xiaohui's abdomen for a full six or seven minutes, then sighed, "Dr. Lin, please take care."

"I will remember this favor for a lifetime..."

After leaving the detention center, Lin Jie and Su Xiaohui got into the car for the return trip.

Lin Jie caringly said, "Su Xiaohui, let's go back to the Affiliated Hospital first for a detailed examination."

Su Xiaohui shook her head and said, "Dr. Lin, no need, I'm not actually pregnant, I was lying to Monkey. Otherwise, he wouldn't agree with his stubbornness."

Lin Jie was startled and couldn't help but say, "Aren't you afraid he'll blame you once he's out?"

"Blame? He'd have to come out first for that."

Su Xiaohui schemed, "I'm not pregnant now, but maybe soon after he's out, it will happen."

Lin Jie shook his head and chuckled, "I can only wish you smooth sailing."

He intended to call and ask about any progress from Kong Mingqing. However, as soon as he pulled out his phone, he unexpectedly received a call from Cheng Xingguang.

"Expert Lin, I just received a request for a medical exchange. Pediatric experts from the Capital City's Peking Union Medical College Hospital, including Wei Zhifeng, the pediatric director, and two traditional Chinese medicine experts, will come to our hospital for an exchange tomorrow."

Lin Jie found it a bit odd and inquired, "Given the Affiliated Hospital's reputation and position nationwide, many doctors should visit for exchanges and learning every year."

"Dean Cheng, why did you specifically call me about this? Is there something special about this exchange?"

Cheng Xingguang laughed heartily on the phone, saying, "Indeed, they are coming especially for you. News of your diagnosis of the Ma Family child's ailment has spread in the medical community there."

"I can confirm they are coming this time to verify the correctness of your diagnosis."

"The news spread so fast?" Lin Jie was somewhat surprised.

Cheng Xingguang laughed, "Although the Ma Family's old lady brought her grandson to see a doctor quietly, countless people are silently paying attention to this child."

"It can be said that well-known medical experts and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in the Capital City have all looked at this child."

"Any movement on your side will likely be reported promptly to those in the Capital City."

Cheng Xingguang jested somewhat, "Expert Lin, if you had diagnosed with great difficulty after ten days or half a month, though they might feel uncomfortable, they'd still praise you, saying 'worthy of the great reputation.'

"But, as soon as the child's full examination ended, you easily reached a diagnosis, which is like giving them a slap in the face."

Lin Jie found this somewhat amusing and said, "How was it an easy diagnosis?"

"I pondered for a long time and, with some luck, found the child's ailment."

"According to Dean Cheng, diagnosing the cause early would mean I did something wrong?"

Cheng Xingguang sighed and said, "Sometimes, being too outstanding is a fault because your excellent performance highlights some people's incompetence."

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