Masterful Miracle Doctor

Chapter 1187 - 1145: Security Level

Lin Jie invited Water Buffalo, Meng Yang, and the two young women carrying small leather suitcases into the study.At the suggestion of Water Buffalo and Meng Yang, Qin Gang and Guan Muhua also entered the study.

An Kexin entered the study as well!

Lin Jie closed the study door, turned around to look at Water Buffalo and Meng Yang, and, without having time to invite them to sit, asked straightforwardly: "Was last night's incident quite serious? Otherwise, you wouldn't have rushed here early in the morning."

"Let me explain!"

Water Buffalo spoke first: "Expert Lin, after an overnight interrogation, it has been confirmed that a doctor named Zhao Zhiyong indeed intended to harm you."

"According to Zhao Zhiyong's confession and our investigation, he got in touch with a US medical foundation through an overseas agency and entered the United States through this foundation."

"This medical foundation aims to provide favorable conditions for outstanding young doctors worldwide to work in the United States."

"Under the operation of this medical foundation, capable and recognized foreign young doctors need only to complete one to three years of residency training in an American hospital and successfully pass the American medical licensing exam to practice legally in the United States."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jie understood why so many middle-aged and young doctors had broken their contracts.

Typically, foreign doctors entering the United States to practice is incredibly complicated, requiring a series of cumbersome applications, multiple exams, and training over three to five years.

This is assuming everything goes smoothly; during this period, the exam, training, and living costs are also significant.

Thanks to the operation of that medical foundation, with just one to three years of residency training and passing the medical licensing exam, one can legally practice in the USA. No wonder these individuals were tempted by such a convenient method.

Of course, these people cannot compare to Lin Jie.

As someone like Lin Jie, an internationally renowned medical expert, he can go through a special channel for high-end talents to easily practice medicine or even obtain citizenship in any country, including the United States.

Water Buffalo continued: "Because you published Zhao Zhiyong's breach of contract online, the American hospital terminated his training agreement."

"Under these circumstances, Zhao Zhiyong lost the relatively easy opportunity to stay in the United States."

"Furthermore, his wife, who went to America with him, got a good job with the help of an old classmate staying in the US and refused to return to the country with him."

"Expert Lin, having lost the opportunity to work in America, facing huge compensation claims from Anlin Hospital, and possibly heading for a marital split, it's easy to imagine how much he resents Anlin Hospital and you."

Upon hearing this, Lin Jie frowned and said, "Water Buffalo, if this were the only reason, you and General Meng would not need to be here; it's merely an ordinary attempted case."

"Hurry up and get to the root of the matter without beating around the bush."

An Kexin tugged at Lin Jie's hand, persuading, "Ah Jie, don't be anxious. First, let's have them sit and drink some water."

Water Buffalo didn't mind and said: "It's alright; we understand that Expert Lin is anxious to learn about this situation…"

Lin Jie also realized he was being somewhat impolite, made a gesture to invite them, and said: "Please, have a seat first."

The study's seating area was small, comfortably accommodating only four people.

Qin Gang, Guan Muhua, and the two young women who came with Water Buffalo stood behind Lin Jie and Water Buffalo.

After taking a sip of water, Water Buffalo continued: "The reason we are here is because we discovered a unique circumstance during the investigation."

"In the course of the interrogation, our expert unexpectedly found that Zhao Zhiyong was subjected to psychological suggestion, or one might say, psychological hypnosis."

"Upon our detailed inquiry, we identified someone."

"Before returning to the country, Zhao Zhiyong was desperately seeking a medical institution that could accept him, during which time he met a person named Hades Moen."

"This Hades Moen is already in our records; he is both a psychological expert and a janitor."

Water Buffalo added: "Privately, he accepts commissions from certain intelligence or private agencies to handle people."

An Kexin couldn't help but speak up: "An assassin?"

Water Buffalo nodded and said: "You could say that. However, we have yet to uncover which institution or individual is behind hiring Hades Moen."

Lin Jie queried: "Could it be a pharmaceutical group? It is said that several pharmaceutical companies have suffered significant losses due to my research achievements!"

Meng Yang chimed in: "We cannot rule out that possibility, but it could also be an intelligence agency from a certain country!"

Lin Jie, not understanding, said: "General Meng, an intelligence agency from a country, isn't that unlikely? I'm a doctor, not a nuclear or high-tech weapons expert."

Meng Yang explained: "Expert Lin, the possibility of a certain country being behind this is quite significant."

"Nowadays, competition between countries involves not only hard power but also soft power."

"Expert Lin, you are considered a part of a country's soft power."

"Not to mention your superb medical skills can save many people, and your medical research achievements can cause considerable losses to some pharmaceutical companies, while propelling others to great heights."

"Expert Lin, I received data this morning."

"The projects you spearheaded—Anlin Hospital, Anlin Garden, Anlin Intelligent Medical, Anlin Pharmaceutical, and others—are developing smoothly and could generate an annual output value of two trillion to five trillion, with related industries possibly reaching ten trillion."

"If you develop a few more widely applicable medical breakthroughs, the direct output driven solely by you could reach tens of trillions. Simply put, Expert Lin, your personal value is immense, and your potential is incalculable."

"I wouldn't be surprised if antagonistic intelligence agencies decided to assassinate you."

Lin Jie distinctly felt An Kexin clenching his hand with increasing strength.

He gently patted the back of An Kexin's hand, indicating for her not to be nervous.

"There's also another possibility!"

Water Buffalo added: "Because Expert Lin, your medical skills are unparalleled in the world, some individuals may not want you to treat a specific person, hence hiring an assassin for this reason could also be possible."

Lin Jie felt the atmosphere in the study was too heavy, so he joked, "I think this might be the most reliable. Murders for property — you see it all the time in novels and movies."

"It seems I should be more careful when accepting patients in the future. If I can avoid wealthy and powerful people, I will."

Meng Yang chuckled and said, "Expert Lin, you don't need to worry about personal safety issues. After the chief got reports about this matter, he gave orders to increase your security level."

"From today, you will have two personal guards every day to ensure your safety."

"In addition, our military and intelligence departments like National Security are constantly monitoring information related to you both domestically and abroad."

Saying this, he pointed to Qin Gang and said, "Expert Lin, let me introduce you again."

"Qin Gang enlisted in April and is part of the Central Guard Bureau, commonly known as the Zhongnanhai bodyguard."

Lin Jie and An Kexin turned to Qin Gang in disbelief, saying, "Are you really a Zhongnanhai bodyguard?"

Qin Gang nodded and said, "Yes! Lin Jie, it's not that I didn't tell you; my superiors required confidentiality."

"My job assigned by the superiors is to ensure your safety."

Lin Jie looked at Qin Gang like he was seeing him for the first time, sizing him up a few times, and said somewhat disappointedly, "In my imagination, Zhongnanhai bodyguards, although not flying across rooftops, would be able to take down a dozen strong men without issue."

"Now you suddenly become a Zhongnanhai bodyguard, which has reduced my fantasy about Zhongnanhai bodyguards quite a bit."

Qin Gang was left speechless and dejectedly said, "Lin Jie, I'm still quite capable."

"If you want, I can find a place to show you some fighting skills, like breaking bricks with my hand."

Meng Yang laughed gently, "Expert Lin, don't be misled by some film works. Zhongnanhai bodyguards are not supermen. They're just more thoroughly trained than special forces soldiers."

"However, Qin Gang has been with you all along and didn't undergo specialized training, so he isn't yet a true Zhongnanhai bodyguard."

"Today, I've brought you a real Zhongnanhai bodyguard!"

With that, Meng Yang turned and pointed to the young woman standing behind him, saying, "This is Hao Jie. She will partner with Qin Gang to secure your safety, and also provide special training to Qin Gang."

Lin Jie scrutinized Hao Jie.

Around 25 or 26 years old, her gaze was steady, facial features distinct, her complexion slightly dark with ear-length short hair, wearing a fitting small suit that outlines her curves — beautiful and vibrant with strength.

"Expert Lin..."

Water Buffalo's words drew Lin Jie's attention to him, "Let me tell you a little secret too."

He pointed to Guan Muhua, saying, "Comrade Guan Muhua has also undergone our preliminary assessment. This time, I've brought over our comrade, Wei Yiran."

"She will secure your safety together with Guan Muhua."

Lin Jie looked at the woman behind Water Buffalo.

Around 24 or 25 years old, even though her features were somewhat ordinary, they were fairer than Hao Jie's and slightly fuller. She had a lively half-foot-long ponytail.

When he realized that both people around him had other identities, Lin Jie sarcastically said, "Seems like everyone around me has been recruited as agents one by one."

"Besides their nominal security duties, don't they also have secret tasks monitoring and supervising me?"

"Expert Lin, please don't misunderstand!"

Meng Yang sincerely replied, "We recruited Qin Gang purely to ensure your safety."

"When you were treating so many military industrial experts in the vice building, we worried that foreign intelligence agencies might target you, so Qin Gang was enlisted."

"If we wanted him to monitor you, his true identity wouldn't have been revealed this time."

Lin Jie didn't quite trust Meng Yang's explanation.

However, the matter with Zhao Zhiyong made him somewhat concerned about his safety. Currently, he needed their help, so he lightly set this matter aside.

Water Buffalo noticed Lin Jie's gloomy expression and pretended not to see it, saying, "Expert Lin, the chief has increased your security level, which means they'll need to carry guns for your protection."

"This time, we've brought along the guns for Guan Muhua and Qin Gang."

It turns out the small leather cases Hao Jie and Ren Yiran were carrying contained pistols.

Watching Guan Muhua and Qin Gang expertly check the matte gray pistols, wear the holsters, and slip them under their arms, Lin Jie eagerly said, "It might not be enough to rely on others for security; I should have some self-defense skills myself."

"Besides, I'm a Major General in the military; shouldn't I be allowed to have a gun?"

Meng Yang laughed, "Expert Lin, you're a civilian Major General, and regulations say you can't have a gun."

"Besides, without professional training, the chance of hitting a bad guy is less than hitting an innocent person; you might even hurt yourself."

Water Buffalo also advised, "A handgun's recoil isn't small. If used improperly, it could injure your wrist. Expert Lin, your livelihood depends on your hands."

An Kexin also worriedly urged, "Ah Jie, don't handle guns!"

Seeing this, Lin Jie had no choice but to give up.

At this moment, Lin Jie's phone rang.

He took out his phone, saw it was a call from Gao Yanhong, and without thinking, directly hung up.

But just a few seconds later, Gao Yanhong called again.

Lin Jie's expression tightened, realizing Gao Yanhong was so persistent that there must be an urgent matter.

He got up and said to Water Buffalo and the others, "I need to take this call..."