Masterful Miracle Doctor

Chapter 1034 - 998: Do You Dare to Eat It?

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the elderly couple, who were the focus of attention, pushed away their family members who were supporting them, straightened their bodies, and slowly bowed to Lin Jie.This unexpected action left Lin Jie and those around him utterly astonished.

For a moment, there was nothing but the constant sound of camera shutters clicking.

The elderly couple slowly stood up under the gaze of all.

The old man reached out to support the elderly woman beside him, and looking at Lin Jie, he slowly spoke: "Dr. Lin, the bowing just now was an apology from my wife and I on behalf of our son."

"His actions offended your family and friends, and indeed brought shame upon us."

"Your reprimand to him was justified."

"If it were me, I would have broken his legs."

The old man said bitterly: "But that damn child still hasn't learned his lesson, and even dares to bully other people's children."

"He deserves the fate he has met with!"

"It's all of his own making! All his own making..."

As he spoke, the elderly man began to sob.

The elderly woman beside him kept wiping the corners of her eyes with the back of her hand.

Aside from the suppressed sobbing of the old man, the entire scene was silent.

Having heard too many stories of unreasonable older folks who easily resorted to extorting others, encountering such a sensible elderly couple suddenly made Lin Jie feel somewhat unaccustomed.

He paused for a moment in silence before speaking: "For your loss of your beloved son, I express my sincere condolences. Please take care and stay strong."

The old man slowly stopped crying and said: "This child of mine was very good, really good when he was young. Why did he become like this when he grew up?"

"Why did he become like this..."

The old man angrily questioned as he slowly turned, taking heavy steps as he walked away.

Lin Jie, escorted by Qin Gang and Guan Muhua, headed to the nearby surgery preparation room.

After resolving the matter and quickly freshening up, Lin Jie asked Guan Muhua while changing clothes, "What's actually going on?"

To avoid impacting the surgery today, after letting Guan Muhua release the truth last night, Lin Jie deliberately blocked information collection related to the matter.

Guan Muhua cleared his throat and explained in detail: "Last night, after releasing the truth, it caused a big stir and discussion. Especially Liu Jun's unexpected death, which made this matter highly prominent."

"Coincidentally, the police also issued a situation report."

"The report not only announced the detailed cause and process of Liu Jun's accidental death, it also revealed preliminary autopsy results, basically confirming that acute penicillin allergy caused the cardiac arrest."

"This police report almost led to unanimous condemnation against Liu Jun."

"Additionally, Liu Jun's familial background, work unit, and those youths with him were all unearthed by formidable netizens."

Guan Muhua said mockingly: "Deeply investigating netizens even found that the family businesses behind three youths are all shareholders of Jun'an Investment Securities, Liu Jun's workplace."

"Many people online began attacking Jun'an Investment Securities..."

This unexpected turn of events left Lin Jie somewhat taken aback, pondering: "Is it competitors taking the opportunity to attack and defame?"

Qin Gang chimed in, saying: "It should be the case."

"In the business world, competitors always exist, and opportunities to kick someone when they're down are naturally not to be missed."

"Lin Jie, at noon, Jun'an Investment Securities released a notice on their official website. General Manager Shu Yueping took joint responsibility for the actions of company vice president Liu Jun and has resigned."

This was another surprising piece of news for Lin Jie.

It seems that the one who called last night to apologize has also been pushed out as a scapegoat.

"Lin Jie..."

Qin Gang continued: "Shu Yueze, the head of the Gu Family, and the fathers of the other three youths are waiting for you in the office."

"How long have they been waiting?"

Qin Gang said softly: "About half an hour, I guess."

"They came almost at the same time as Liu Jun's family, but they avoided outsiders and went directly to your office."

"While Liu Jun's family came straight here to the waiting hall outside the operating room."

Lin Jie pondered aloud: "Liu Jun's family headed directly here, obviously someone directed them."

He thought of something and asked: "Was the old man's apology and statement just now also pre-arranged by someone?"

Guan Muhua speculated: "We can't rule out that possibility."

"Even if you bear some responsibility for Liu Jun's death, it is very small, an indirect shared responsibility, and you might just compensate with a bit of money to end it."

"In such a heated moment, losing a lifetime reputation for some money doesn't seem worthwhile. Even if Liu Jun's family is immersed in immense grief over losing their member, they should have some sense in this aspect."

"If, behind the scenes, parties like the Gu Family used interests to persuade, Liu Jun's family's decisions would be clear."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jie, who had already changed clothes, let out a sigh and murmured: "I truly wish it was the elderly couple's genuine choice."

"Let's go, let's meet up with Shu Yueze and the others..."

"Mr. Shu, and Presidents Yan, Gu, and Su, please have a seat!"

With Shu Yueze's introduction, Lin Jie met the three middle-aged men who accompanied him: one tall, one dark-skinned, and one chubby. After some brief pleasantries, both parties took their respective seats.

"Expert Lin, we truly apologize!"

Shu Yueze stated first, "It's our lack of discipline that let the kids at home act recklessly and commit wrongs. We are truly sorry."

Lin Jie replied in a calm tone, "Their offense to my sister was incidentally involved; my friend was actually the main target of the offense."

"We are aware of that."

The chubby President Su replied sincerely, "Expert Lin, while you were busy in the operating room, we have already formally apologized to Chen Lili and her boyfriend, Dr. Lu, expressing our remorse."

Lin Jie casually replied, "Since that's the case, there's nothing else on my end."

"Let's consider the matter closed."

"Thank you, Expert Lin, for your forgiveness. We'll surely educate them better so those mischievous brats don't repeat such actions."

With these words, Shu Yueze picked up a long rectangular flat brocade box from beside him and handed it over, saying, "We happened to learn that Expert Lin is leading an important research project requiring rare wild ginseng."

"This is a ginseng I obtained by chance over the years, consider it our support for your research project. Please accept it, Expert Lin."

More ginseng!

Lin Jie reached out to take the flat brocade box, opened it, and looked inside.

Inside, encased in transparent thin film, was a dried ginseng with two crowns, its beard was long and flowing, with the longest over a meter.

At once, he was impressed.

Such wild ginsengs are rare treasures almost never found.

For the sake of the research project, naturally, the more reserves the better.

Lin Jie pretended to decline, "This is a cherished possession of Mr. Shu's, I really can't accept it…"

"Please accept it!"

Shu Yueze said enthusiastically, "With Expert Lin's medical skills, this ginseng might save dozens or hundreds of lives if in your hands, far more effective than in mine."

"Please, Expert Lin, do accept it!" Presidents Yan, Gu, and Su also urged.

Lin Jie chuckled, "Then I won't stand on ceremony. To be honest, my research project does greatly need this ginseng."

"Once the results of my project are out, I will surely express my gratitude for your generous assistance today..."

After sending Shu Yueze and the others off, Lin Jie immediately called Zhou Hongzhi.

Upon learning he was checking patients at the Affiliated Hospital's annex, Lin Jie invited him to his office to appraise the ginseng.

Just as Lin Jie put down the phone, Lu Kaicheng and Chen Lili knocked and entered.

"Lin Jie, this is the compensation from President Shu and the others, what do you think?"

Lin Jie saw the check Lu Kaicheng was handing over—it's a cash check for two million—and nodded, "Since it's their compensation, just keep it yourselves."

Lu Kaicheng hurriedly declined, "Lin Jie, we can't possibly accept this, they are only giving it out of respect for you."

"This money should be yours!"

With these words, he once more offered the check to Lin Jie!

Lin Jie laughed heartily, took the check, gave it a firm flick with his finger, and said loudly, "Since you're so courteous, I'll accept it. No one ever complains about having too much money!"

"This is two million—they happen to help with getting a new car!"

At this, Lu Kaicheng's hand froze mid-air holding the check, his expression also stiffened, unsure how to react.

Standing by the side, Chen Lili simply laughed, kicked Lu Kaicheng lightly, and teased, "You silly, why be so pretentious? Just accept the compensation, why act courteously with Lin Jie?"

"Dummy, haven't you realized? Lin Jie is just kidding with you!"

Lu Kaicheng scratched his head and laughed foolishly, "I was just pretending to be courteous!"

"Who knew Lin Jie would not follow convention and took it without hesitation, leaving me stunned."

Lin Jie handed the check to Chen Lili, smiling, "Between us, there's no need for insincere politeness."

"This is two million—in the past, instead of courteous giving, I might have fought to snatch it."

Chen Lili accepted the check cheerfully, "Nowadays, you're pretty well-off, I bet you don't bat an eye at twenty million, right?"

She carefully placed the check into her handbag, continuing, "Lin Jie, I genuinely need to thank you this time."

"When are you free? I'll ask my Kaicheng to make you a nice meal, a private treat!"

Lin Jie glanced at the ever-smiling Lu Kaicheng and said, "I've eaten Lu Kaicheng's cooking several times. But I haven't really tasted your culinary skills."

"To show real sincerity, you should personally cook."

Chen Lili rolled her eyes at Lin Jie teasingly, "I'd dare cook, the problem is, do you dare eat it?"