Chapter 1047 - 1011: No Interruptions
Chapter 1047 - 1011: No Interruptions
Ni Can spoke with a light tone, but her body was honest. The worried expression on her face indicated that the consequences of this matter might not be as easy as she said.Lin Jie understood somewhat; a house with such good conditions being coveted by someone else was not unusual.
At the level of a senior bank executive, the pure salary income probably wouldn't be that high.
Buying this house, whether as an investment or for personal residence, was an excellent choice.
Ni Can's actions were equivalent to taking meat from someone else's bowl.
The person involved was the bank's deputy head, and the consequences could be more than just minor troubles, possibly even getting fired for a random mistake.
Lin Jie looked at the still excited faces of Lu Kaicheng and Chen Lili. Obviously, convincing these two not to buy the house was challenging.
Would returning the house really reverse the deputy head's unfavorable impression of Ni Can?
Not necessarily!
Lin Jie considered for a moment and said, "Manager Ni, if you encounter any dissatisfaction in your work in the future or wish to change your environment, you can come to me."
"With my current connections, it shouldn't be difficult to introduce you to a similar job position."
Ni Can gratefully said, "Thank you, thank you, Expert Lin!"
"There are also several supercars displayed today, along with some precious ornaments, antique calligraphy and paintings, and artworks. Expert Lin, are there any items that catch your interest?"
Of what she mentioned, only the supercars aroused Lin Jie's interest.
However, given Lin Miao and An Kexin's caution, even if bought, Lin Jie wouldn't be allowed to drive them. Plus, thinking of Anlin Garden's investment quota of one hundred million, Lin Jie felt immense pressure.
He shook his head and said, "The main purpose of coming today has already been achieved."
"No need to look at anything else; if I see something I fancy but can't afford, I won't sleep well at night."
Lin Jie glanced at the nearby self-service dining area and chuckled lightly, "I haven't had dinner yet, so I'm going to grab a bite."
"Manager Ni, you don't need to go out of your way to take care of me..."
He arrived at the dining area and found a wide variety of foods, all of which looked quite exquisite and appealing.
Lin Jie picked up a tray and selected some food he liked.
Being a surgeon who regularly exercises and has considerable daily calorie expenditure, Lin Jie's appetite, though not as massive as Guan Muhua's five or six large steamed buns, was still quite substantial.
Carrying a tray piled high with food, Lin Jie took a seat, clearly sensing the glances and disdain from a few beautifully dressed women he encountered along the way.
He knew he'd been mistaken for someone who crashed the party just to scrounge food and drink.
Lin Jie didn't mind too much.
At his level, there's no need to deliberately prove anything; he just focused on dealing with the food in front of him.
After just a few bites, Lin Jie sensed someone taking a seat beside him.
He turned and saw it was President Su, who had come to apologize with Shu Yueze previously and was somewhat plump.
President Su took a bite of vegetable salad from his plate, swallowed with effort, sighed, and said, "With high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar, I can't eat freely. Seeing your good appetite, Expert Lin, I'm always jealous."
Lin Jie chuckled lightly, "Diet control, moderate exercise, regular routines can indeed help manage the three highs."
President Su waved his hand and said, "Things to worry about arise continuously, making a regular routine impossible and having no time for exercise. The only thing I can do is control my diet."
Your body is your own, so if he doesn't listen, Lin Jie can't say much more.
"Expert Lin, did you pick any satisfactory pawn items?"
Lin Jie casually replied, "I helped a friend select a small shop for investment; I didn't pick anything myself. The marked prices are unusually high, unaffordable."
President Su agreed deeply, saying, "Indeed, thinking about the money I worked hard to earn throughout the year, it doesn't even cover buying a property."
"In these circumstances, it's really hard to describe."
Lin Jie couldn't help but tease, "Then, President Su, the property you want to buy must at least be at the level of Qushui Garden."
"Expert Lin is also interested in Qushui Garden?" President Su continued to probe.
Lin Jie laughed and replied, "I'm interested; there are plenty of things I like, but I lack the ability and capital to buy them all."
President Su laughed lightly, "With your medical skills, earning money is just a matter of moments."
"Once Anlin Hospital opens and the Anlin Garden project goes into operation, surely money will flow in abundantly."
"President Su, are you aware of the Anlin Garden project?"
Lin Jie found it strange; An Kexin had only recently started promoting the project.
President Su nodded and said, "Such a great project naturally spreads quickly."
"With your meticulousness in medicine, Expert Lin, surely the construction standards of the Anlin Garden project won't be low. It will surely become a benchmark and model in the retirement home industry, earning the trust of many elderly individuals."
Lin Jie shook his head and said, "President Su, you're too kind."
"To be honest, these business operations, construction, and many subsequent steps, I don't participate in."
"This point, we know clearly; your primary focus is on medicine, Expert Lin."
"However..."
President Su said seriously, "In teaching, you set high standards and strict requirements for students, Expert Lin."
"Especially in the operating room, you're meticulous about surgeries and nearly harshly strict with surgical assistants and nurses, something that everyone is aware of."
"As the saying goes, 'near vermillion, one gets stained red; near ink, one gets stained black.'
"As the executor of the Anlin project, and as your fiancée, President An will naturally be deeply influenced by you, and won't lower the construction and management standards."
"Expert Lin, I have high hopes for the Anlin Garden project. Is there any opportunity for me to join?"
Lin Jie didn't expect that his personal habits and work style had already become a highly recognized brand by many people.
This made him feel a bit complacent, but he restrained himself and said, "President Su, as I mentioned, I am not involved in the specifics of this project."
"For specific matters, you need to talk to An Kexin."
President Su said cautiously, "I was just worried you might oppose it."
"Last time, my mischievous kid offended you, I was just concerned..."
Lin Jie gently waved his hand and said, "I already said, that matter is in the past!"
President Su's smile widened greatly, saying, "Thank you, Expert Lin, for your magnanimity."
"I will arrange to meet President An as soon as possible to discuss this matter..."
After finishing the conversation, President Su no longer interrupted Lin Jie's meal.
However, Lin Jie had just gone to get a cup of hot water, and upon returning, he found another man sitting in President Su's original seat.
This man appeared to be around 45 or 46 years old, with a square face, short bristly hair, a slightly dark reddish complexion, and a sharp gaze.
"Hello, Expert Lin!"
The short-haired man introduced himself, "I am Qi Yuanou, owner of the Binhai Xinggang Football Club!"
"I've long wanted to speak with you, and meeting you today is destiny. I hope you don't mind my interruption?"
All without an invitation, and sitting so forthrightly in front, how could Lin Jie politely mention it as an interruption?
He responded politely but distantly, "Boss Qi, if there's something, please go ahead!"
"Five to one, four to zero, three to one, six to two: these are the match results of the Capital City's Guohua team in the first four rounds of the league."
"These results place them at the top of the standings, with three foreign players of extraordinary strength, virtually unstoppable."
Qi Yuanou looked at Lin Jie and said seriously, "Expert Lin, in competitive sports, one flourishing alone does not make spring. Only fierce competition can truly ignite the passion of fans and promote the improvement of player levels."
Lin Jie understood his meaning, and couldn't help but sarcastically reply, "Boss Qi means that the Xinggang Club is also planning to bring in a few high-level foreign players?"
"But in that case, wouldn't it just be high-level foreign players competing against each other? How does that improve domestic football levels?"
"Of course, it has an effect, and a significant one at that!"
Qi Yuanou fervently said, "Expert Lin, placing an underperforming student in an advanced class, the excellent learning environment will inspire him, motivating him to continuously strive for self-improvement."
"Similarly, if a team has a few high-level players, the other players will naturally be influenced and their level will increase gradually."
Lin Jie teased, "Aren't you worried that the top students in the advanced class will be negatively influenced by the poor students, Boss Qi?"
"This stubborn unwillingness to improve in the poor student is terrifyingly contagious!"
Qi Yuanou made a grand gesture, firmly saying, "Those who are obstinate and unwilling to change, just replace them; there will always be players who strive for progress."
Seeing Lin Jie show hesitation, he spoke again, "Expert Lin, I know what your concerns are."
"I once had a conversation with Young Master Ye in the Capital City."
"He cares about the performance of the Guohua team and is also very concerned about the progress of our country's football. He also clearly knows that a team's strength being too overwhelming is not necessarily a good thing for a country's football league."
"As long as you agree, you don't need to worry about Young Master Ye's side. I will handle the negotiations."
"As for your medical fees, Expert Lin, I promise they will meet your satisfaction."
With a sincere face, Qi Yuanou said, "Expert Lin, based on the current level of our country's football, only with your medical skills can truly high-level athletes be brought to play in our country."
Lin Jie thought for a moment and said, "Boss Qi, I'm not making excuses."
"You surely know that I'm currently busy with a very important project and do not have much time and energy to spare on other matters."
Qi Yuanou nodded and softly said, "This, I am naturally aware of. That well-guarded small building at the Affiliated Hospital has spread throughout the broader circles in Binhai."
"Expert Lin, finding suitable injured players and making subsequent arrangements is not something that can be accomplished quickly. It requires considerable time."
"What I need now is your agreement to participate in this matter."
The intensity of football is too high, and due to previous health reasons, along with the poor performance of the national team, Lin Jie had little interest in the sport.
However, this does not prevent him from expecting a qualitative leap in the national team's performance.
Furthermore, considering that Anlin Hospital has a "Sports Trauma Research Center" sign, it can't refuse to treat patients in this field.
There is also the considerable financial pressure once Anlin Hospital begins operations.
After pondering for a while, Lin Jie said, "Boss Qi, you should still talk with Young Master Ye first before continuing!"
Qi Yuanou revealed a satisfied smile, saying, "Expert Lin, in that case, I won't disturb your meal any longer..."
Just as he stood up to leave, Lin Jie noticed a man who had been pacing nearby, striding towards him.
Lin Jie couldn't help but frown, raised his hand to stop the man who was about to sit down, and asked displeased, "Do you have any business?"
The man's movement froze mid-air, and with an accommodating smile, he said, "Expert Lin, weren't you just diagnosing President Su and President Qi's health?"
Lin Jie's face fell immediately, angrily saying, "Don't you know what kind of setting this is?"
"Can't you see I'm eating?"
"If you want a health check, go to the hospital. Do not disturb..."
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