Masterful Miracle Doctor

Chapter 1035 - 999: All Things Restless

"Judging from the color, this century-old ginseng was unearthed within the past three years and is extremely well-preserved."Zhou Hongzhi, who was somewhat excited, admired the ginseng in his hand as if it were a lover, clicking his tongue, "I estimate it weighs around fifty-five grams. Expert Lin, this is a rare and excellent ginseng."

"Where did you acquire it from?"

Lin Jie chuckled lightly, "It was just sent over by Shu Yueze, the president of East Sea Real Estate."

Zhou Hongzhi seemed to understand, smiling, "With his status and influence, it's not surprising for him to have such a good ginseng in his collection at home."

He placed the brocade box containing the ginseng on the table gently and said, "I didn't expect that incident yesterday afternoon. And even more unexpected, Expert Lin, you chose to expose it rather than cover it up."

Zhou Hongzhi probed, "Was there a miscommunication between them and you yesterday?"

Lin Jie did not hide anything and recounted the phone call from Shu Yueping last night.

"Just a phone call to apologize, and then it's considered settled?"

"He even specifically mentioned suppressing Liu Jun's death to avoid affecting my selection as one of Binhai's top ten youths?"

Lin Jie snorted coldly, "In that case, I might as well expose it directly and see if it affects my selection!"

Zhou Hongzhi exclaimed softly with a chuckle, "According to insider information, this morning Shu Yueping was scolded by Shu Yueze for more than ten minutes, and subsequently, the news of Shu Yueping's resignation was announced on the website."

"It seems Shu Yueze was very dissatisfied with how his brother handled the apology to you."

But Lin Jie focused on another aspect, "He was scolded for more than ten minutes, really?"

"How come I feel that Shu Yueze is quite amiable?"

Zhou Hongzhi couldn't help but laugh and said, "Managing a corporate group with assets scaled at several billion, how can his personality lack an imposing and sharp side?"

"When you reach a certain position and achieve certain accomplishments, you'll naturally develop an air of authority."

"Just like you, Expert Lin, now if you see something bad or someone you don't like, you dare to speak out and lose your temper, right?"

"Really?"

Lin Jie retorted and then mused to himself, "I consider myself to have a relatively soft personality, and even a bit timid and afraid of conflict."

Zhou Hongzhi smirked internally, speechlessly glanced at Lin Jie, and thought to himself, the information you posted on the media accounts clearly shows that you entered someone's room and dislocated both their arms without a word.

Lin Jie, considering himself timid and kind, pointed to the brocade box containing the ginseng and said, "Please take this ginseng back, Master Zhou, and give it to Zhou Ziyan to prepare more, better inducers."

Zhou Hongzhi nodded and then said, "Expert Lin, last night Chairman Cai from Zhengda Pharmaceutical came to visit my father and hinted about collaborating."

"I think this Chairman Cai must have his eye on the research project you are leading."

Lin Jie did not hide anything and recounted his conversation with Cai Jinqiang yesterday.

"Master Zhou, Chairman Cai mentioned collaboration to explore the international market, and I found it quite appealing."

"After all, compared to Zhengda Pharmaceutical, Zhengmao Pharmaceutical is still too weak and has no negotiating power against international pharmaceutical giants."

"It's just that…"

Lin Jie's gaze fell on the brocade box, worriedly saying, "If the inducer must be prepared with wild tiger bone and aged wild ginseng, then the production capacity would be very limited, likely unable to meet even the domestic market demand."

Zhou Hongzhi pondered, "From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, the efficacy of wild tiger bone and wild old ginseng is undoubtedly the strongest."

"However, compared to the bones of farm-raised tigers and ten-year-old ginseng, the difference is not necessarily as great as heaven and earth."

He said confidently, "Expert Lin, as long as you prove that the experimental therapy is truly effective, our Zhou Family can certainly prepare a low-grade inducer with a similar effect."

Zhou Hongzhi further explained, "Just like the tonics prepared by our Zhou Family, the price of a dose ranges from tens, hundreds, to thousands. In fact, the prescriptions are generally similar; the only difference is the grade of herbal ingredients used."

However, Lin Jie was not as optimistic and reminded, "My experimental therapy takes a long time; it's like running a marathon with death."

"If the inducer's efficacy is reduced, the time needed will certainly be much longer."

"If this time drags on, I'm afraid we might lose the long-distance race."

Zhou Hongzhi also realized his oversight.

Tumors do not wait, and the inducer needs to be as potent as possible.

Seeing Zhou Hongzhi frowning, Lin Jie instead consoled, "We're worrying too far ahead when the first phase of research hasn't yielded results yet."

"Let's find a solution when we reach that step."

"Zhou Ziyan studied the molecular-level refinement of Chinese medicine and said he could solve the agent's efficacy issues through methods like increasing the concentration."

"Expert Lin, you are absolutely right!"

Zhou Hongzhi's brow relaxed, chuckling, "Let's first achieve the first phase's results under your guidance and then discuss the rest."

"Expert Lin, there's something I need to tell you!"

He said cheerfully, "Encouraged by my father, the Traditional Chinese Medicine master Sun Hexu, and Yu Hongji from the Capital City, as well as two masters from southern Yunnan, have decided to collaborate in researching an inhibitor that suppresses tumors without significant side effects on organs and healthy tissues."

Lin Jie laughed and said, "This is really great news."

"I sincerely wish the old man's research can achieve results soon."

"After all, when radiopharmaceuticals are used as inhibitors, the side effects on the body from long-term use are still quite significant..."

After seeing Zhou Hongzhi off, Lin Jie casually ate something to temporarily fill his hunger.

As he was about to pack up and go home, Ma Hongmin shyly came into the office.

"Teacher, a few days ago, we visited Lulu's new home in Binhai. That house is so big and beautiful, even bigger than your house, Teacher."

That Lulu, after recovering quite well, moved out of the hospital more than two weeks ago.

Huo Guangheng also knew that Lin Jie wasn't too fond of Lulu, so he rarely mentioned anything about Lulu in front of him.

Lin Jie asked seemingly casually, "You all should be very busy lately, right? Huo Guangheng and that Lulu shouldn't have many chances to meet; is there any problem between them?"

"They are getting along very well!"

Ma Hongmin said with a tone of envy and jealousy, "Those two often show off their affection. That Lulu frequently brings delicious food and drinks to the hospital to have lunch or dinner with Senior Brother Huo."

"Every time, it's dishes made by renowned chefs. However, the dishes made by the chefs from the auxiliary building aren't bad either, so we don't envy them too much."

Lin Jie detected the strong tone of envy and laughed, "If you're envious and jealous, quickly find yourself a rich and handsome boyfriend."

Ma Hongmin, pretending to be close, said coyly, "Teacher, I also want to, but where can I find one?"

"How about, Teacher, you take the trouble to introduce one to me?"

Lin Jie snorted and said, "There are several senior fellow sisters before you. Even if I have a suitable candidate, it wouldn't be your turn."

"Alright, what exactly did you come to see me about?"

Ma Hongmin hemmed and hawed a few times before saying, "Teacher, my parents want to invite you for a meal!"

"Just invite me for a meal?"

"Naturally... naturally, there are... other matters as well!"

Lin Jie widened his eyes and said, "Then explain it clearly. Don't be like squeezing toothpaste, only speaking when urged."

Ma Hongmin made a soft sound and said, "First, it's to thank you, Teacher, for your hard work in nurturing me."

"A few days ago, I attended a wedding banquet with my dad, which was for a son of one of his old acquaintances. At this banquet, after people found out I was your student, there were constant requests for medical consultations."

"As your student, I can't let you lose face, right? So I dealt with them with full effort."

"Luckily, the ailments they inquired about weren't too complicated, and I managed to handle them all."

"Seeing this, my dad felt very proud and thought he should find an opportunity..."

Lin Jie directly interrupted her, saying, "Stop bragging about yourself, just get to the main point. What's the real reason for the invitation? If you keep going in circles, I'll just send you out directly."

Ma Hongmin hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice, "Teacher, I just found out... that Su Yao, the one who got into a conflict with you yesterday, has some distant familial relation with our family."

Her face gradually turned a bit red as she shyly said, "My parents actually had the whimsical idea of mediating this matter to improve relations with the Su Family."

At this point, Ma Hongmin lowered her head and muttered, "Teacher, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have come to you with this. I'll tell my parents you're busy with work..."

Before she finished speaking, she turned to leave.

"Wait a minute!"

Lin Jie called after her and said, "Please tell your parents for me that I'm very grateful for their kindness. However, I really am busy with work and don't have time to attend their invitation."

"As for the mediation issue, the elders of those youths, including Su Yao's father, have already come to see me this afternoon and have explained everything."

"So, that matter is over, and no further mediation is needed."

Seeing that the redness on Ma Hongmin's face hadn't yet faded, Lin Jie advised her, "Ma Hongmin, don't feel embarrassed about your parents' actions. They are definitely not doing it for themselves, but for you."

Ma Hongmin pouted and said aggrievedly, "I know they're doing it for my own good."

"It's just that my mom's idea is to improve the relationship so they can then introduce me to a few boys from good families."

"They fail to realize that those jerks from yesterday, don't any of them come from good families? Yet, their character is terrible."

Lin Jie didn't expect that after all the turns, it would still come back to the matter of marriage.

Being older, highly educated, and busy with work, female doctors like her tick all these boxes.

As their teacher, it wouldn't be right not to show some concern.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Jie said, "It's now the season of spring, everything is stirring."

"I will have the studio arrange an event similar to a garden party, trying to invite as many single men and women as possible to create opportunities for you all to find partners..."