Masterful Miracle Doctor

Chapter 1203 - 1161: Life Is Short

Evening of July 27, An Family Apartment, Golden Tripod Building.Tang You carefully opened several exquisite gift boxes placed on the desk, seeing crystal wine glasses, fine pure silver western tableware, and luxurious sets of tea sets.

She turned to Zhai Siying, who was meticulously appreciating a teacup, and asked, "Aunt, isn't the current way of giving wedding gifts just simply giving red envelopes?"

"Why, for An Kexin's wedding, do most of the family and friends from Uncle's side send gifts directly?"

Zhai Siying gently placed the teacup back in the gift box with a light smile and said, "To them, giving a red envelope directly is the least sincere form of expression."

"Youyou, you must understand, the An Family doesn't lack money, and Lin Jie lacks it even less..."

Tang You curiously interrupted Siying, saying, "Aunt, are you saying Expert Lin lacks money even less? Do you mean Expert Lin is wealthier than Uncle An?"

"Isn't Uncle An's company having thousands of employees?"

Supporting her waist, Zhai Siying leaned back against the sofa, saying, "Having money or not isn't solely determined by the number of employees."

"Do you know, projects like An Family Garden, Anlin Intelligent Medical, Anlin Pharmaceutical, and Anlin Hotel have investments ranging from billions to tens of billions? Each project, taken individually, surpasses your Uncle An's company in strength."

"Lin Jie holds shares and equity in these projects."

"Taking everything into account, Lin Jie's wealth has far exceeded your Uncle An's."

Tang You widened her eyes and sat next to Zhai Siying, saying admiringly, "It turns out being a doctor is so lucrative, how long has it been since Expert Lin rose to prosperity!"

"Aunt, when my little cousin grows up, let's have him study medicine and become a doctor."

Zhai Siying tapped her forehead, laughing, "Youyou, are you truly naive or playing dumb? It's not that doctors make money; it's Lin Jie who is exceptional at it."

"Lin Jie's medical skills and research abilities aren't something any ordinary doctor can achieve."

Tang You chuckled, "My little cousin has the advantage of natural conditions; he can learn medicine from Expert Lin. His future might be as promising as Expert Lin's."

Zhai Siying gently touched her belly, sighing lightly, "Hopefully, there will be such an opportunity!"

She reminded, "Youyou, while I still remember, go to the study on the second floor and bring paper and pen so I can record who sent these gifts."

"It wouldn't be good to mix them up..."

After a few minutes, Zhai Siying had recorded the gifts, placing a slip with the gift-giver's name in each box.

Having done all this, she glanced towards the door, frowning, "Why does it take so long to send someone?"

Tang You laughed lightly, "I guess Uncle is chatting again with relatives in the hall; he should be back soon."

"Aunt, do you want to go to the bathroom? I'll hold you."

Zhai Siying looked at Tang You's bandaged left leg and foot, saying, "I can wait a little longer."

"Lin Jie specially instructed that for this month, your left leg shouldn't bear too much pressure."

"We mustn't be careless!"

Tang You softly stroked the bandage on her left leg, joyfully saying, "Aunt, I already feel much better; even going up the stairs doesn't hurt so much. The clinic's doctor said that in three days, the bandage can be removed."

"The weather is so hot, it's really uncomfortable to keep the thick bandage on."

Zhai Siying said with relief, "The discomfort is only temporary. Lin Jie also repaired the surgical scars on your leg; once you're fully recovered, you can dress like many other girls, wearing skirts and shorts."

Tang You clasped her hands together, face full of anticipation, saying, "I can't wait to wear shorts, hehe."

At this moment, they heard the sound of a key turning in the lock.

As the door opened, An Weize entered, followed by a middle-aged man and a young man.

Seeing the young man's face, Zhai Siying, who was about to stand up, sat back down in surprise.

The young man resembled Lin Jie at least sixty or seventy percent but appeared more mature.

An Weize quickly took a few steps to support Zhai Siying, asking nervously, "Ahying, are you okay?"

"I'm fine, just got up too quickly!"

With An Weize's help, Zhai Siying stood up, glanced at the two new guests, and softly asked, "Weize, who are these two?"

An Weize introduced, "Let me introduce you, these are Xie Xiwen and Xie Xingze, father and son, from Capital City."

Upon hearing this, Zhai Siying immediately understood that they were Lin Jie's biological father and his half-brother.

She couldn't help but evaluate them again, secretly admiring the strong Xie Family genes.

This father, despite having some gray hair, was elegant and attractive, a charming middle-aged handsome gentleman.

The young man named Xie Xingze was a heartthrob exuding a charm that could captivate any girl with a single glance.

Yet compared to Lin Jie, he seemed to lack a kind of imposing air of reverence.

After some polite greetings and seating arrangements, An Weize spoke frankly, "Mr. Xie, I'm sure there's no need to discuss Ah Jie's usual attitude towards you."

"If you intend to take advantage of Ah Jie's wedding to mend your relationship, I advise against wasting your efforts."

Xie Xiwen raised a hand, saying, "Mr. An, you've misunderstood."

He sighed lightly and continued, "We are here not to repair the relationship with Lin Jie."

"Knowing the hardships Lin Jie and Lin Miao, the siblings, have endured, I, merely their biological father, truly have no right to make any demands."

An Weize asked in confusion, "Then why are you here today?"

Xie Xiwen chuckled softly and said, "Mr. An, although Lin Jie does not acknowledge me as his father, I am still very proud of the achievements he has obtained, incredibly proud, in fact."

"Now that he's about to get married, I have to express something."

He gestured with his eyes, and Xie Xingze, sitting beside him, handed over a rectangular brocade box.

An Weize reached out to take it, opened it, and was taken aback.

Inside the brocade box was a lustrous and exquisite White Jade Ruyi.

This Ruyi was about thirty centimeters long.

It was carved from a whole piece of white jade, with its upper part shaped like a Bodhi tree leaf. The carvings depict a pomegranate tree laden with fruit, a pair of cranes calling in the middle, and pine wood with a deer at the tail end.

An Weize examined it closely and found that the Ruyi's craftsmanship was exquisite, flawless, and the quality of the jade was top-notch. Clearly, this was a valuable piece, possibly even an antique.

"Mr. Xie, this Ruyi?"

Xie Xiwen explained softly, "To be ashamed, I spent my early years in confusion, making many mistakes. After turning thirty, instead of working, I indulged in the appreciation of arts and antiques."

"This Ruyi was a fine piece I stumbled upon back then, allegedly part of the dowry of a certain Prince's Mansion's noblewoman."

He sighed, "The Lin Family, where Lin Jie and Lin Miao belong, no longer has any elders."

"As their biological father, which I am very unqualified to be, I shamelessly act as Lin Jie's elder, using this Ruyi as a betrothal gift for Lin Jie marrying your family's noble daughter."

An Weize closed the lid of the box and placed it in front of Xie Xiwen, saying sternly, "Mr. Xie, I appreciate your sentiment. However, I understand Lin Jie's disposition somewhat; he wouldn't like such a thing happening."

Xie Xiwen said, with a bitter smile, "I know Lin Jie does not wish to have any ties with us. I do not hope to gain Lin Jie's forgiveness."

"Mr. An, this is merely my expression as a father for this significant event in Lin Jie's life."

"Doing this can slightly alleviate my feelings of guilt."

"Today's matter is a little secret between us; there's absolutely no need to let Lin Jie know."

"This..." An Weize was somewhat embarrassed.

As a father, he could somewhat understand Xie Xiwen's feelings and his actions.

However, he also knew Lin Jie's attitude toward this father.

Whether to accept or not accept this Ruyi?

Lin Jie was unaware of An Weize's dilemma, as he was still in Anlin Hospital, talking on the phone with Cheng Xingguang.

"Expert Lin, guess where I am right now?"

Lin Jie wasn't interested in guessing, and directly replied, "Certainly on Earth. Dean Cheng, if there's something to discuss, do so. If not, I'm busy and will hang up."

"Come on! Why are you in such a rush? I don't believe you're so busy that you can't spare a moment for a phone call!"

Cheng Xingguang didn't keep Lin Jie in suspense anymore and directly said, "I'm in Capital City. I received a call from the Minister's office at noon, saying the Minister wants to see me tomorrow morning."

"So, I hurried to Capital City, waiting for the meeting tomorrow."

Lin Jie responded lightly, "Probably about the position of the Dean of Medical College?"

"I think so too. I need to thank you for the recommendation you gave the Minister."

Cheng Xingguang lowered his voice a bit and continued, "The information I've gathered here indicates that several people with strong backgrounds are eyeing the dean's position."

"Expert Lin, without your recommendation, it's unlikely I'd catch the Minister's attention."

Lin Jie chuckled and said, "I merely mentioned it in passing while talking to Minister Xiao."

"Dean Cheng, the effect of my recommendation is limited. Whether you can finally sit in this position depends on your capability and performance."

"Honestly, this position seems quite demanding. If it were me, I'd avoid it as much as possible."

Cheng Xingguang snorted lightly, "If I had medical skills and research capability like yours, Expert Lin, I certainly wouldn't take on this deanship; it's about having different strengths."

"In a sense, being this dean is also a service to you; you're the one who truly decides the future development of the Medical College."

Lin Jie snorted and said, "Let me remind you not to pin all hopes on me; I can't handle that burden."

"Be careful, someday I may get tired and just leave everything behind to travel the world leisurely with my Kexin."

He lamented again, "Life is short; my life might be even shorter. Dean Cheng, why do I have to live so exhausted!"

"That's because you have an unyielding heart, a compassionate one."

After flattering, Cheng Xingguang solemnly added, "Expert Lin, indeed, you have worked hard over the past year."

"I strongly suggest that, through this wedding, Expert Lin you take a long vacation for a good rest and relaxation..."