Masterful Miracle Doctor

Chapter 1051 - 1014: Great Kindness Turns to Enmity

Watching Qi Yuanou leave, Fu Hekun softly asked, "Expert Lin, does President Qi have a favor to ask of you?""Not exactly a favor, just negotiating a partnership with some significant differences," Lin Jie replied vaguely.

Fu Hekun nodded slightly, turned to Lin Jie, and chuckled, "As a result, our Four Seas Bank is the biggest beneficiary, while Expert Lin, you've suffered some losses."

"Also, the 'gratitude' that President Qi mentioned... "

He pondered for a moment and said, "Expert Lin, to express this 'gratitude,' let's increase the discount I mentioned earlier from 10% to 50%, and the difference..."

"...will be covered by my discretionary activity fund as the chairman..."

A total benefit worth tens of millions; Lin Jie was quite satisfied with tonight's reception.

The only headache was finding a new venue for the matchmaking tour event that had been planned.

After meeting up with Chen Qiuhua, Lu Kaicheng, and Chen Lili who were waiting for him, Lin Jie left the reception with them...

At the entrance of Dongyang District, Lu Kaicheng got out of the car first, then chivalrously helped Chen Lili out and waved goodbye to Lin Jie.

Before the car drove out of sight, Lu Kaicheng suddenly jumped three feet away, rubbing his thigh and shouted with a face full of grievance, "Lili, why did you pinch me? And so hard?"

Chen Lili grinned, chuckling, "I just wanted to see if I was dreaming. Based on your reaction, it's not a dream."

"Wow, another 50% discount."

"Tonight, it feels like pies are just falling from the sky!"

Watching the blissfully happy Chen Lili, Lu Kaicheng also felt tonight's events were dreamlike and so unreal.

He couldn't help pinching himself.

"Ouch..."

Inhaling a breath of cold air, Lu Kaicheng confirmed he wasn't dreaming.

Suddenly, he thought of a problem and said, "Lili, this house was originally a 70% discount, now it's half off, and with the previous two million, it's like Lin Jie gave us a house for free."

"This is nearly a ten-million grand gesture!"

With a troubled look, Lu Kaicheng said, "Lili, this favor is too big to repay."

Chen Lili nodded heavily, "Indeed, it's such a great favor that even selling oneself wouldn't cover it."

"You can't just sell yourself!" Lu Kaicheng said anxiously.

Chen Lili gave him a quick sideways glance and snorted, "Lu Kaicheng, what nonsense are you thinking?"

"With Lin Jie's stature today, combined with his talent and looks, if he really had ill intentions, just a beckon would attract a flock of beauties."

"Sigh, in that case, even if I wanted to sell myself, I wouldn't even come up in the queue for such a big advantage."

Hearing this, Lu Kaicheng's face turned as dark as the night outside the light's glow.

Shortly after, he saw Chen Lili's bright eyes circling him.

Feeling curious, Lu Kaicheng couldn't help but look down at his clothes, asking, "Lili, is there something dirty on my clothes?"

Chen Lili grabbed his hand, looking into his eyes, and said sweetly, "Brother Lu, Lin Jie isn't interested in me, but he might be interested in you."

"You could sell yourself to repay the favor..."

Lin Jie hadn't even reached home yet when he received a call from Ling Mengjiao.

"Lin Jie, after receiving your call, I quickly sought possible venues for tomorrow's event in a local media public account where most users are locals."

She said excitedly, "I can say, the feedback has been very positive."

"So far, three hotels, two clubs, two entertainment centers, and a farmhouse have contacted me, all offering to provide the venue at a significantly discounted price."

Feeling a bit surprised, Lin Jie asked, "So many?"

Ling Mengjiao proudly laughed, "Lin Jie, don't underestimate your influence. Many people want to meet you and build a connection with you."

"Tonight's event is a golden opportunity."

"Ah, it's the trouble that comes with fame," Lin Jie shamelessly complained and asked, "Mengjiao, which of these places would you prefer to go?"

Ling Mengjiao didn't hesitate and directly said on the phone, "If it's my choice, I'd pick the farmhouse!"

"I've heard about that farmhouse; the food is quite good."

"And the place is big enough to accommodate over two hundred of us. The scenery is nice too, there are a few play areas, and we can even pick fresh vegetables and fruits ourselves."

Lin Jie decided, "Then we'll go with your choice, the farmhouse, and enjoy some country air."

"I just have to trouble you with notifying everyone."

Ling Mengjiao lightly laughed, "No need to notify everyone individually."

"We set up a temporary WeChat group for this event, adding all relevant people. I'll just announce it there."

"However, should the bus rental and farmhouse expenses be split, or...?"

Thinking of tonight's gains, Lin Jie generously said, "I'll cover the costs."

"Let the studio staff all go, consider it a company-sponsored spring trip..."

When Lin Jie returned home, it was just after 10 PM, and An Kexin had already arrived earlier.

He recounted the happenings at the reception to Zhang Xiaoxiao, the An sisters, Lin Miao, and Yao Henan...

Lin Miao cheerfully shouted, "Wow, raising the price by several hundred million, that bad guy must be regretting it down to his bones!"

"Not necessarily regretting it!"

An Kexin explained, "A unique, unreplicable scarce place like Qushui Garden can be worth two billion or even five billion."

"Its value is hard to measure; it mainly depends on each person's need for and recognition of it."

"Also, in auction-style settings, an indulgent tycoon might let their temper run wild, driving the price ten times, even a hundred times over the base price."

Lin Miao oh-ed, laughing, "No matter what, my brother ended up spending much less money buying the shop this time."

Lin Jie roughly calculated and said, "Originally, it was more than a thirty percent discount, plus this fifty percent discount, it should be slightly over ten million cheaper than the market price."

"Xiaoxiao, the total cost of buying this shop should be over seven million."

"That's half the planned spending, do you have other investment ideas?"

Zhang Xiaoxiao softly said, "With a shop like this, receiving one to two million in rent annually is sufficient."

"Ah Jie, the remaining money is saved by you, it should belong to you."

Lin Jie shook his head, saying, "That's not right. Xiaoxiao, we're family; this money shouldn't be divided like that."

Zhang Xiaoxiao sincerely said, "Ah Jie, listen to me."

"If it were merely a hundred thousand, I wouldn't clarify this, but this is several million, it needs to be stated clearly."

"This discount was given due to your reputation."

"In the end, this favor is something you'll have to return."

"So, this money saved is yours."

Lin Jie still insisted on not taking the money.

One side wanted to give, the other refused to receive, creating quite a lively scene.

Seeing this, An Kexin smiled and interrupted them, saying, "Alright, alright, stop arguing. I have a better idea."

"What idea?" Zhang Xiaoxiao and Lin Jie asked in unison.

An Kexin pointed at Yao Henan, saying, "Nannan is going to study in the United States for several years, which will cost quite a lot."

"Xiaoxiao, your concern and care for Nannan are well known."

"And Ah Jie has accepted the heavy trust of Nannan's father."

She suggested, "Why don't we use this money as Nannan's education and growth fund, covering all her expenses from it?"

This suggestion was unanimously agreed upon by Lin Jie and Zhang Xiaoxiao.

After resolving this matter, Lin Jie asked again, "Tomorrow's matchmaking event venue has been changed to a rural villa in the suburbs. Ling Mengjiao said the scenery and food there are nice, are you going?"

"I'm going, I'm going!" Lin Miao and An Kemeng responded eagerly.

Zhang Xiaoxiao said, "I'm visiting my father tomorrow, so I won't be going. You take Nannan with you!"

Yao Henan said, "Xiaoxiao, I'll accompany you to visit Uncle tomorrow!"

"No need!"

Zhang Xiaoxiao gently touched Yao Henan's head and laughed softly, "That place isn't fun. You should go with Miao Miao and Kemeng to enjoy the rural cuisine."

Lin Jie looked at An Kexin, saying, "Kexin, you should delegate your work to others and take a break; you deserve some relaxation."

An Kexin hesitated for a while before deciding, "Alright, tomorrow I'll relax with you all..."

It was getting late, and everyone returned to their rooms for their night routines.

Once in his room, Lin Jie recalled another matter, saying, "Kexin, how's the enrollment for Anlin Garden?"

"Tonight at the reception, President Su from the character company specifically approached me, expressing interest in joining the project. I told him to contact you directly."

"President Su from the character company?"

An Kexin repeated, then said, "This evening, I also talked with Master Zhou Hongzhi from the Zhou Family, he said he would discuss it further with a few decision-makers within the family."

"He personally expressed great interest in the project and wants to join."

She explained, "The tonic from Jian'an Hall is well recognized among Binhai's middle-aged and elderly. If the Zhou Family joins, the project's appeal will be even stronger."

"Father also spoke with a government official today."

"The official has a welcoming attitude towards our project."

An Kexin said excitedly, "The official also stated that a medical and retirement home project fits within the government's industrial development plan. As long as our project plan is reasonable and funding is in place, we're guaranteed substantial support from both city and district governments."

"That's great news!"

Lin Jie echoed, then went to the bathroom to clean up.

While brushing his teeth, An Kexin suddenly came and asked, "Ah Jie, is Lu Kaicheng and Lili's house enjoying the same discount as Xiaoxiao's shop?"

With toothpaste foam in his mouth, Lin Jie couldn't reply, and only nodded in response.

An Kexin reminded, "Ah Jie, there's an old saying that great favors might turn into enmity."

"Although it's unlikely with Lu Kaicheng and Lili, if this matter isn't handled well, our relationship with Lu Kaicheng and Lili might be affected..."

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