The Tempting Road to Becoming an Official

Major demerit, demotion?

Upon hearing this, Dong Su let out a long breath.

No matter what, at least the job security was preserved.

At least it didn't end in a particularly tragic way.

It's a bit of luck within the misfortune.

"Lin Jie, thank you for today. If it weren't for you, I might have suffered."

As they walked out of the art academy gates.

Chen Fang politely said to Lin Jie.

Lin Jie smiled slightly and said, "Chen, you're not one to stir up trouble blindly. I bet even without me, you could've handled today just fine."

Chen Fang smiled without speaking.

He proactively reached out his hand and said, "Anyway, thanks Lin Jie for your hospitality and help today. We have other matters to attend to, so we won't take up more of your time. We'll contact you when we have the chance."

Lin Jie was a person with boundaries.

He didn't want to be "entangled" continuously.

Shook hands with Chen Fang and said, "We've agreed, right? When you go to Yuanjing to study, make sure to contact me."

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries.

Then they went their separate ways.

Watching Chen Fang and Jiang Xiaofan get into a taxi.

Only then did Lin Jie get into his own car.

Leisurely lit a cigarette.

Took a couple puffs before pulling out his phone to dial a number.

The call was connected quickly.

The voice on the other side asked, "Is it settled?"

"Settled. This guy was tougher to deal with than I imagined."

Lin Jie said.

The other side was momentarily puzzled, asked, "What happened?"

Lin Jie then recounted the events at the art academy today.

The other listened and laughed: "What's so tough about him? I feel like he's just a hotheaded kid, coming from a small place, with quite a bit of that 'dog relying on people's power' vibe."

"You're wrong. He did it deliberately."

Lin Jie sighed and said.

"Deliberately? What do you mean?"

"He deliberately intensified the situation to test when we'd intervene."

"I still don't get it."

The other side said with a bit of confusion.

Lin Jie laughed.

Said, "If you want someone to owe you a favor, when do you think is the best time to step in?"

The other side didn't even pause to think, said, "Isn't it obvious? Wait until the guy gets into trouble, then step in. We'd cash in a big favor then."

"He's thinking the same. If I, as you said, wait until then to step in, he'll assume that we approached him with ulterior motives. That way, there'd be no chance for us to connect anymore."

Lin Jie said calmly.

The other side was silent for a few seconds.

Then took a deep breath.

Mumbled, "Maybe you're overthinking. Is he that wise?"

"The person Shangguan Shoudong is interested in; do you really think he's average? Anyway, we're ahead of the Xu Family now. Next, let's just wait for him to contact us."

After saying this.

Lin Jie hung up.

Over on Chen Fang's side.

He was bringing Jiang Xiaofan to Zhongjing Hospital.

Zhongjing Hospital is the best and most famous hospital in the country.

This time, he's bringing her here to see the best gastric cancer specialist, Liu Buxiang.

Liu Buxiang is acclaimed as a national expert in gastric cancer.

He's a top scholar in this field, renowned both domestically and internationally.

Due to this, Liu Buxiang is very busy, and only visits the hospital one day a month.

Typically, there are only five appointment slots in the morning and five in the afternoon.

Consequently.

Booking Liu Buxiang's specialist appointment is exceedingly difficult.

Ordinary people, no matter how severe their condition, shouldn't even think about it.

Today's afternoon appointment was procured by Zhong Xiqian at great expense, said to have cost over a hundred thousand from scalpers, and its value speaks for itself.

The appointment was scheduled for four in the afternoon.

The two waited in the waiting room for about an hour before the big screen finally called their number.

Chen Fang dared not delay.

He hurriedly took Jiang Xiaofan to the door of the consultation room.

Just as he was about to push the door open.

A middle-aged woman pushed it open first and went inside without a word.

Chen Fang was confused.

Just as he was about to follow in.

A middle-aged doctor stepped out, seemingly Liu Buxiang's assistant, and blocked him, saying, "I'm sorry, Professor Liu's consultations have ended today."

"Ended? It can't be. I have an appointment for today."

Chen Fang showed his appointment slip.

The male doctor didn't even glance at it.

Impatiently said, "I said it's ended, so it's ended. Why so much talk? If you want a consultation, book next month's appointment."

Chen Fang was taken aback.

He said, "The call just announced number ten, see, I'm number ten. There's no mistake. Why can't I have the consultation?"

"Are you deaf? Didn't you understand what I said? Regardless of your number, Professor Liu's consultations are finished today. Do you get it now?"

The male doctor was evidently somewhat irate.

He raised his voice and commanded.

At this point.

Chen Fang somewhat understood.

He asked, "That woman who just went in is one of your connections, right? I don't mind if you prioritize connections. I don't mind queue jumping. But is it easy for ordinary citizens like us to book a slot? You say wait till next month, so next month it is, but can the patient wait?"

Having his intentions exposed.

The male doctor was clearly angry and embarrassed.

He gestured to a distant nurse.

Once the nurse ran over.

The male doctor pointed at Chen Fang and said, "Notify security to come over. There's a troublemaker here; have them deal with it."

After throwing in this statement.

He was about to turn back inside.

Chen Fang grabbed his coat.

Forcing down his anger, he asked, "What do you mean? What did I do to be labeled a troublemaker? This last appointment slot was mine. You're the one breaking the rules, aren't you?"

The doctor gave Chen Fang a disdainful look.

Muttered, "What are you? Are you even worthy of seeking treatment from Professor Liu?"

After speaking.

His hand moved.

Snatched the appointment slip from Chen Fang.

Crumpled it into a ball.

Threw it on the ground.

Stomped on it forcefully, lightly asked, "Now you don't have an appointment. I say you're a troublemaker, you're a troublemaker. Get lost, or else you'll be the one suffering."

In an instant.

Chen Fang's anger surged up.

He swung his hand.

The male doctor was shoved aside.

Immediately after.

He flung open Liu Buxiang's consultation room door.

And led Jiang Xiaofan inside.

Inside the room.

The somewhat gray-haired Professor Liu Buxiang was checking the pulse of the middle-aged woman who had just entered.

Suddenly interrupted by an intruder.

Naturally broke off his treatment.

He frowned and looked at Chen Fang, asking, "Hello, may I ask what's going on?"

"Professor Liu, I'm here for a consultation."

Chen Fang said.

At this point.

The male doctor also rushed inside nervously.

Liu Buxiang asked him, "Zhang Xiaoquan, what's happening?"