When Jiang Hao and Lei Jun took their leave, their faces showed a hint of understanding.

However, whether they truly gained anything was not something Lin Jie was concerned about.

He wasn't deliberately trying to mislead them; he just handled the initial steps, and whether they could rise to the occasion depended on their own efforts.

After a simple lunch, Lin Jie returned to the study and took out a report.

This was the experiment report on the transplantation of Cui Shanshan's diaphragmatic membrane, which detailed the clinical reactions of the transplanted diaphragmatic membrane under various stimulations such as friction, needle piercing, and temperature changes.

The final item on the experimental report was a destructive test, assessing the ultimate tensile elasticity and abrasion resistance of the diaphragmatic membrane.

After a thorough study of the report, Lin Jie concluded that using the diaphragmatic membrane as an obscuring path was feasible as it could occasionally secrete liquid, didn't require special lubrication, and had good abrasion resistance.

The drawback was its insufficient tensile elasticity and lack of accommodation.

Whether to use the diaphragmatic membrane or not was ultimately up to Cui Shanshan's personal choice.

Lin Jie put down the experimental report and began to look through the latest medical journals.

He hadn't been reading for long when Zhang Xiaoxiao came in to tell him that another guest had arrived.

The visitor was the director of the university press's distribution department, Chu Jing, who brought printed sample books and a piece of calligraphy.

Lin Jie first unfolded the calligraphy. On the rice paper over a meter long were the bold brush characters "Erudition, Detailed Inquiry, Thoughtful Consideration, Clear Discernment."

The brushwork was powerful and imposing, very pleasing to the eye. Lin Jie noticed the signature was Ji Zhengmin and was taken aback. He asked, "Is this the inscription of Mr. Ji from the Medical College?"

Chu Jing nodded and said, "Yes, it is Mr. Ji!"

Mr. Ji Zhengmin was an academician of the Academy of Medicine, over seventy years old, who had long been devoted to the study of infectious diseases, making significant achievements in this field and enjoying high prestige in the industry.

As one of the top five universities nationally, Binhai University had more than sixty academicians from the Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Engineering, including nine in the Medical School—three academicians from the Academy of Sciences and six from the Academy of Engineering.

Most of these academicians from the Medical School spent their time either conducting experiments in the lab or engaging in theoretical research in their academicians' building, or attending external exchanges. Lin Jie rarely interacted with them.

Having been enrolled for more than half a year, he had briefly met with four of the academicians in the Medical School, while the other five were only known by name, unseen in person.

Lin Jie had only recently clarified the difference between academicians from the Academy of Sciences and those from the Academy of Engineering.

Simply put, academicians in the Academy of Sciences primarily engaged in research and theoretical studies, whereas those in the Academy of Engineering focused on engineering and technical practices, akin to the difference between professors and engineers.

Lin Jie contemplated that if he were ever selected as an academician, he'd probably have better chances of becoming an academician of the Academy of Engineering.

Chu Jing softly said, "We intended to ask Mr. Ji to write a preface for this series. Upon viewing the manuscript, he expressed that it is a foundational work that every aspiring medical professional must read, and instead of writing a preface, he penned this piece of calligraphy."

"Mr. Ji's praise is over the top, too much." Lin Jie humbly responded.

He looked at the calligraphy for a while again and said, "Let's use this calligraphy as the frontispiece. It serves as Mr. Ji's message to all medical workers. As for the preface, it's not necessary."

"Alright, that's how we'll do it!"

Chu Jing then pushed the sample book toward Lin Jie, saying, "Expert Lin, here's the sample for your review."

"If there are any improvements needed, please provide your feedback within two days as the schedule for typesetting and printing is quite tight."

Lin Jie picked up a sample book. The sky-blue cover with embossed patterns felt quite textured. As he flipped through the pages, a whiff of ink hit him.

He casually asked, "Was the proofreading done meticulously?"

"Very meticulously!"

Chu Jing said earnestly, "We treated this series as a premium key book, conducting three rounds of overnight proofreading by editors to identify potential errors."

"Simultaneously, we hired over a dozen medical doctors to identify any possible medical errors within the book."

Hearing this, Lin Jie nodded in satisfaction.

Before submitting the manuscript, he also proofread it multiple times to avoid errors caused by oversight, such as incorrect knowledge points or medical terminologies.

"As long as the proofreading is meticulous, that's enough. I have no other feedback. You can proceed with the printing."

Upon hearing this, Chu Jing exhaled in relief yet didn't quite understand.

Other than selecting the cover, Lin Jie didn't inquire about anything else, leaving everything in the hands of the publisher to handle.

Chu Jing had heard that Lin Jie was known for his rigorous high standards and pursuit of perfection with his students and during surgeries.

Chu Jing felt slightly overlooked.

She had poured a lot of effort into this book, conducting several surveys and frequently arguing with the editing, design, and planning departments.

Yet Lin Jie seemed indifferent, which quietly annoyed her.

Nonetheless, as a professional, Chu Jing didn't let her dissatisfaction show on her face.

On the other hand, having such an easy-going collaborator also lightened her workload a bit.

She smiled lightly and said, "In that case, Expert Lin, this batch of books can be printed out by this Friday or Saturday. We're planning to organize a book signing event at Binhai University..."

Before Chu Jing could finish, Lin Jie hastily and firmly refused, "No, I don't have time. Absolutely no book signings!"

Chu Jing became a bit anxious and said, "Expert Lin, it won't take much of your time. We can make some adjustments according to your schedule."

"Even with adjustments, I don't have time. Book signings are absolutely out of the question!" Lin Jie insisted.

"Expert Lin, you..."

Feeling a surge of frustration, Chu Jing raised her voice a bit but instantly realized the issue, as she was quite experienced in interactions.

Lin Jie was emphasizing "book signing".

She pondered briefly and softly asked, "Expert Lin, you seem particularly opposed to book signings. Can I ask why?"

Before Lin Jie could answer, Zhang Xiaoxiao, sitting to the side, snickered and said, "A-Jie, just be straightforward, save Director Chu from wild guessing."

Lin Jie glared at Zhang Xiaoxiao, gave a sheepish smile to Chu Jing, and mumbled, "Actually, it's nothing. You probably know my background, I dropped out after middle school and only started university after the Chinese New Year this year."

"Now with such convenient phones and computers, I rarely write by hand."

"So..."

Zhang Xiaoxiao jumped in and hurriedly said, "So, A-Jie's handwriting is quite ugly, not presentable, hahaha..."

After a moment of surprise, Chu Jing couldn't help but laugh as well.

Seeing Lin Jie's displeased expression, she immediately stopped laughing and said, "Expert Lin, this problem is easy to solve. We'll hire someone to design a signature for you, and you can practice copying it for a few days."

"It's just one signature, and it only takes a short time to master it."

"At the book signing, you only need to sign. You don't have to concern yourself with dedications or blessings requested by buyers."

With Chu Jing's gentle persuasion, Lin Jie reluctantly agreed to the method and decided to participate in the book signing event at the university...

When escorting Chu Jing out, Lin Jie happened to see An Kemeng coming out of the elevator.

However, An Kemeng, carrying a small backpack, didn't seem very spirited, looking quite listless.

Lin Jie patted her head and asked, "What's wrong with you? Are you feeling down or unwell?"

She pouted and complained, "I'm just too tired!"

"The pace of studying in the third year of high school has suddenly accelerated a lot, it's a bit overwhelming, I'm exhausted."

Saying this, An Kemeng hugged Lin Jie's arm with both hands, half her body hanging on him, being dragged along by Lin Jie.

Lin Jie dragged her to the living room, tossed her onto the sofa, and said with a smile, "You just had too relaxing a summer vacation and can't adapt when back to school. I guess your classmates spent their vacations tutoring, while you were just having fun eating and drinking."

At this moment, Lele ran over, jumped onto the sofa, and stood on An Kemeng, who was lying on the couch like a salted fish, bouncing around merrily.

"Lele, get off me, you're bullying me too!"

An Kemeng's feeble words had no deterrent force at all, and Lele bounced even more happily.

She looked up pitifully at Lin Jie and said weakly, "Brother Jie, please control Lele!"

Lin Jie bent down, picked up Lele, and said, "Kemeng, if you have something to say, say it quickly. Stop acting like you haven't eaten in three days."

An Kemeng's eyes shifted, and still feigning weakness, she said, "Brother Jie, the third year of high school is really exhausting. I've also heard that a lot of what we learn in high school isn't used in university..."

Lin Jie interrupted her and said, "Get to the point, no need to beat around the bush."

An Kemeng jumped up from the sofa again, hugged Lin Jie's arm, and coquettishly said, "Brother Jie, I want to be recommended to Binhai University Medical School. You have a way, right?"

Lin Jie was taken aback and said, "Isn't the recommendation up to your high school?"

An Kemeng shook her head and said, "The school only applies to the university, the decision is up to them. I've asked, as long as the university's connections are smoothed out and the candidate is preselected, they can inform the high school in advance."

"In the previous class, there were two average students who got into university this way."

She shook Lin Jie's arm and sweetly said, "Brother Jie, if I'm confirmed for recommendation, I can study some medical knowledge with you in advance."

"The third-year life is really hard and exhausting! Please, will you help me?"

Lin Jie restrained the urge to roll his eyes, stopped her, and said, "I need to ask the school first to see if this is possible!"

Seeing An Kemeng's cheering face, Lin Jie hurriedly warned sternly, "Kemeng, I warn you, studying medicine is even more exhausting and tedious than your third-year life. Moreover, my standards are very high, and any special attention I give you will be stricter."

"If you don't meet my standards or give up halfway, I won't go easy on you!"

An Kemeng stood at attention, gave Lin Jie a salute, and mischievously said, "Sir, you have my promise!"

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