Masterful Miracle Doctor

Chapter 1008 - 972: Baseless Accusations

Lin Jie glanced at the thick stack of medical records and said calmly, "General Meng, these people are indeed admirable.""I suppose you've read my research project application report?"

Meng Yang nodded and confessed honestly, "I've skimmed it, but there are many specialized terms and concepts that I can only partially understand."

Lin Jie softly said, "My research project is mainly divided into two research phases."

"The first phase involves experimental treatment for a small number of patients with various tumors."

"Although I have a treatment approach, each type of tumor is significantly different. So during this phase, the focus is on exploratory experimental treatment."

"I'm sure you understand the meaning of 'exploratory', General Meng."

Lin Jie further explained, "To put it bluntly, it's like crossing the river by feeling the stones — trial and error from multiple angles to find a viable treatment method and analyze its hidden patterns to gather experience for the second phase of large-scale experimental treatment."

"In this situation, during the first phase of experimental treatment, there's a significant possibility that the patient's condition won't just remain unchanged but could accelerate in deterioration, potentially leading to early death."

He gave a slight push to the medical records and said, "General Meng, please take these medical records back."

"If the first phase of research yields certain outcomes, I will definitely include them in the patient list for the second phase."

Meng Yang firmly pressed down the medical records and said solemnly, "Expert Lin, I am aware of what you've mentioned. Military medical experts have specially analyzed your project application report for us."

"But, but..."

He took a deep breath and said, "These people can't wait for your second phase."

"They have already received our best treatment, but relevant medical experts say they likely won't survive past a year."

"Expert Lin, at least here with you, despite the potential for deterioration, they also have a glimmer of hope for life."

"Elsewhere, they see no such hope."

Lin Jie was silent for a while, then slowly said, "General Meng, I must tell you, this hope may be very low, extremely low, perhaps like a castle in the air."

"I can't offer any guarantees."

Meng Yang pushed the medical records towards Lin Jie again and said, "Before coming, my superiors asked me to tell you not to bear any psychological burden. Although they are researchers, their primary identity is as soldiers."

"As soldiers, they are not afraid of any sacrifices."

With the conversation reaching this point, Lin Jie couldn't continue refusing.

Honestly, having a group of disciplined military patients as subjects for his experimental treatment satisfied Lin Jie greatly.

They have relatively firm resolve, unlike ordinary patients who might doubt their decisions, complicating the trials or demanding more benefits, which would severely disrupt the experiment.

"General Meng..."

Lin Jie pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "In the first phase of experimental treatment, I need to meticulously track every patient's condition and treatment progress."

"Receiving forty-seven patients at once greatly exceeds my capacity."

"At most... at most..."

He initially intended to say ten people, but gritted his teeth and said, "I can accept up to twenty patients!"

Twenty is indeed the maximum number Lin Jie could handle.

Tumor patients have complex conditions, and these individuals are already in the mid-to-late stages, meaning their condition could change dramatically.

Lin Jie needs to constantly adjust their treatment plans based on changes and progress, and if the number is too high, it becomes impossible for him to manage them comprehensively.

"Can't all of them be accepted?" Meng Yang pleaded.

Lin Jie shook his head and said, "It's too many; I can't manage them. It would scatter my focus, potentially extinguishing the already low hope for treatment."

Meng Yang understood that Lin Jie was being realistic; it wouldn't be wise for him to overwork.

Still...

He picked up that thick stack of medical records again, pulling out one and murmured, "This guy, I've reviewed his information, succeeded through firsthand exploration, developing several metal alloys, solving some critical material issues for our country."

"He must be selected."

He pulled out another medical record, "Xu Guangliang, a key participant in the lunar landing plan, indispensable."

"Liang Xiao, a female researcher, an expert on submarine soundproofing materials..."

Lin Jie was utterly speechless, as Meng Yang went through all the records again and couldn't bring himself to remove even one.

Meng Yang seemed to realize his wrongdoing and said painfully, "Expert Lin, I feel like I'm acting as a judge, deciding their life and death."

"If it was battlefield command, I wouldn't hesitate, but under these circumstances..."

He pushed the medical records to Lin Jie again, saying, "You should make the decision."

"This should be my decision."

Lin Jie picked up one medical record, glanced through it, then tossed it to the left side, saying, "I base my decisions on two criteria: the severity of the tumor and their current physical condition."

"Regarding their contributions, it doesn't factor into my considerations."

He filtered rapidly, taking only a few minutes to sift through twenty medical records.

Meng Yang looked at the divided stack of medical records and made one last effort, "Expert Lin, are we just giving up on them? Is there no other workaround?"

Lin Jie felt compassion for the other twenty-seven.

However, he had to make a decision, realizing his own limits — and if he acted on sympathy, it would mean the twenty already chosen would lose their hope entirely.

As for alternative solutions?

Lin Jie thought for a moment and said, "There's a way that's not really a solution!"

"What method?" Meng Yang asked urgently.

Lin Jie said softly, "It's that you send some tumor experts to follow me, learn on the spot and apply it immediately. As for how much they can learn and the effectiveness, I take no responsibility."

Meng Yang felt relieved and said, "That's indeed a good idea. I will report to the chief and will definitely coordinate to deploy the best tumor experts from the military hospitals."

"Expert Lin, the chief also said that if you have any requirements or other needs here, you can bring them up."

Lin Jie got an idea and said, "I do have a need, a medium to large-sized computer. Can you provide it? Second-hand is also fine!"

"This project needs such a computer not only to drive a key piece of equipment but also to conduct some crucial simulation exercises."

Meng Yang didn't directly agree and replied, "I will report your request to the chief."

"There's one more thing. These personnel are military experts, involving many military secrets and security issues..."

Lin Jie stood up directly, waved his hand, and said, "You solve these problems yourselves. I'm only responsible for treating patients; I won't handle anything else."

"I'm hungry, time to have dinner..."

Meng Yang took leave after dinner.

Lin Jie visited Lu Juan's room on the first floor.

It was a relatively small room, initially filled with some clutter, now tidied up with a bed complete with bedding and pillows, a wardrobe, a set of table and chairs, and a wall-mounted TV.

Lin Jie looked around and said, "Aunt Lu, if you still lack anything, just tell Miaomiao."

"The conditions are great; nothing is missing," Lu Juan said contentedly.

Lin Jie chuckled lightly and said, "From now on, we'll live together, like one family. Aunt Lu, don't be shy. If you find anything inconvenient, just say it directly."

He mainly made a gesture as the head of the family, while the specific arrangements and work were left for An Kexin and Lin Miao to handle with Lu Juan.

Close to ten o'clock at night, An Kexin returned home and told Lin Jie two pieces of news.

First, the school for Yao Henan's overseas studies has been chosen. It's a private Chinese school in Los Angeles, run by a Chinese immigrant.

This school has received many young students from China.

Moreover, the school's teaching management and reputation have always been good, and each year, a significant proportion of graduates are admitted to famous schools like Harvard University and Yale University.

Of course, the tuition is expensive, nearly one hundred thousand US dollars per year.

Fortunately, Lin Jie is now in a completely different situation, financially strong.

The second piece of news is that Anlin Hospital had discussions with the friend introduced by Yuan Guangxi about the medical helicopter.

An Kexin specifically mentioned, "Ah Jie, this guy plans to set up an air rescue team covering all of Binhai, but he wants to affiliate it under our hospital."

"He said, Ah Jie, you and Anlin Hospital have already become a trusted brand unanimously recognized by all Binhai City residents."

"Affiliating under our hospital can help the air rescue team gain public recognition faster and make it easier to get approval from relevant departments."

"Ah Jie, what's your opinion?"

Lin Jie said casually, "You guys make the decision on this matter. You definitely know the pros and cons better than I do..."

The next day, Lin Jie consecutively completed three cases of appendiceal transplant surgery.

The difficulty of these three surgeries was not high, and the innovation was using the appendix instead of artificial tubes or other substitutes.

By half-past three in the afternoon, Lin Jie had completed the third surgery.

As he exited the operating room, he saw Cheng Xingguang accompanying a middle-aged man, waiting for him.

After briefly explaining the surgery situation to the patient's family, Cheng Xingguang accompanied the middle-aged man over, "Expert Lin, let me introduce, this is Xu Qing, the director from the Ministry of Health Science and Technology Development Department."

"Expert Lin..."

Xu Qing smiled faintly and said, "I have an important good news to tell you."

"The research project you applied for, under Minister Xiao's decision, has been included as one of the annual key support projects."

With the military's support, Lin Jie felt much more empowered and said nonchalantly, "I am truly a bit surprised. I thought I would only get general support or even no support."

Xu Qing, having been in the political circle for long, naturally understood there's more than meets the eye in Lin Jie's words.

He said cautiously, "Expert Lin, what do you mean by that, I don't quite understand?"

Lin Jie smiled faintly and said, "On Sunday afternoon, I received a phone call from someone claiming to be Qin Ruomu, the executive vice-chairman of the Ministry of Health Medical Technology Evaluation Committee."

"He invited me to meet for a chat, but I happened to be unavailable that day and had to decline his enthusiastic invitation."

"After hanging up, I had a deep feeling."

"This time, the support fund application was very difficult to get approved..."

Listening to this, Cheng Xingguang had a head full of black lines and was a bit anxious.

Lin Jie was complaining, without any subtlety, but the problem is you need proof, saying it without evidence is...

Hearing this, Xu Qing's face fell.

Regarding the dispute over this research project, he was very clear, if it wasn't for Minister Xiao's final decision, the project's fate might have been just as Lin Jie described.

He looked at Lin Jie, his smile slowly spreading across his face.

"Minister Xiao said when making the decision, Expert Lin, you have the capital to make mistakes."

"Investing tens of millions in you, even if the result is just hearing the water splash, the splash will be astonishingly big."

"Expert Lin, you need not have any concerns. I guarantee to report your words verbatim to Minister Xiao..."