At the hospital, Lin Hui's health had been deteriorating, yet he insisted on being discharged.
"Dad, I've found the doctor you asked me to find," Lin Tianrui said, ushering in a Western medicine practitioner.
"Good, let's head to the Mingri Hotel immediately," Lin Hui said, disregarding his own physical condition. His sole focus was getting to the Mingri Hotel as quickly as possible.
Lin Tianrui was surprised, "Dad, this doctor isn't for you?"
Lin Hui waved his hand, "Of course not. A high-ranking official from the capital has arrived, primarily seeking medical treatment in Qingyun City. Many people are bringing doctors to him now. Whether they can cure the official's illness isn't important, but we must try to build a connection. Show our sincerity, you understand?"
"Then Dad, I'll go with you," Lin Tianrui nodded.
...
Meanwhile, at the Hong family's residence.
"Have the doctors I requested been found?" Hong Tai asked.
Hong Zhixue nodded, "They have, Dad. Shall we depart for the Mingri Hotel now?"
"Yes!" Hong Tai nodded.
During this period, Hong Tai and Hong Zhixue had not sought trouble with Li Se. This was mainly because after their investigation, they learned that Lin Junhao had not yet left Qingyun City and was currently Li Se's backer. They dared not act recklessly.
...
Wang Xiang had been feeling particularly uneasy these past few days. Although no news had broken about the exposure of his actions, he had lost all standing at the First Hospital and was now confined to his home, living in constant fear. He knew that if Li Se decided to pursue the matter, the consequences would be severe.
He had considered his uncle's advice to beg Li Se for forgiveness but ultimately couldn't overcome his pride.
Fortunately, a turning point arrived today! A distinguished figure from the capital had sent someone to summon him for medical treatment! What an opportunity this was!
Wang Xiang felt that regarding Li Se, even if Li Se had the backing of influential figures in Qingyun City, what of it? He was about to treat a dignitary from the capital. This was akin to the authority of an imperial physician! If he could successfully cure the official, Wang Xiang believed his path to becoming an imperial physician would be assured. As for the credit he had previously claimed from Li Se, even if outsiders found out later, few would likely believe it.
Consequently, upon learning of this development, the First Hospital had allocated considerable resources to assist him. After all, successfully treating such an important figure would be beneficial to the First Hospital as well.
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Mingri Hotel.
The hotel was closed to the public that day, with two soldiers in uniform guarding the entrance. Outside the entrance, the crowd was immense, with a dazzling array of luxury cars. The attendees were all wealthy individuals from Qingyun City, each accompanied by doctors, all eager to meet the esteemed guest.
"Excuse me, when will we be allowed in? I heard the dignitary is seeking medical treatment and specifically sent for doctors," Lin Hui said to the guards.
The soldier glanced at him and casually replied, "Are the doctors you found more capable than imperial physicians?"
Lin Hui immediately fell silent. While the doctors he had found were undoubtedly skilled, they were still far from being comparable to imperial physicians.
Lin Tianrui said dejectedly, "Dad, does this mean we can't even get through the door?" The usually composed man was starting to lose his composure.
Lin Hui said sternly, "Be patient. Don't you see how many wealthy individuals are waiting here? Do you think they are all fools? Tianrui, the company will be handed over to you in the future. If you can't even exercise this much patience, it will be difficult to grow the company. You need to have a broader vision."
Lin Tianrui nodded, "I understand, Dad!"
Not far from the Lin father and son, Wang Xin and his companions looked at the many influential figures with great excitement. "Even if we can't get into the hotel, look around. Which one of these people isn't a tycoon from Qingyun City?"
Beside him were Wang Huiwen, Ma Xiaofang, and Zhang Yunyun. Though they couldn't enter the hotel, they were incredibly excited. Almost no one at the hotel entrance had a net worth less than a billion yuan, and there were even those worth tens of billions!
"Oh, look! Isn't that Li Se?" Ma Xiaofang exclaimed, spotting someone approaching ahead.
Wang Xin frowned, "Why would he, a delivery driver, be here? Does he deserve to be?" Even at the hotel entrance, he felt Li Se was not qualified to stand there.
Seeing Li Se, Zhang Yunyun's expression was complicated. She only regretted her past decisions regarding Li Se. She also knew Li Se was acquainted with many influential people, so she remained silent this time, lowering her head.
"Yunyun, what's wrong? Why are you looking down when you see Li Se?" Wang Huiwen nudged Zhang Yunyun, "He's the one who wronged you. He's a good-for-nothing who even demanded back thirty thousand yuan. What are you afraid of him for?"
Zhang Yunyun sighed softly, "Huiwen, please stop. It's all in the past." She didn't reveal Li Se's recent circumstances, so Wang Huiwen and Ma Xiaofang were unaware of what had transpired.
Li Se and Qiao Weiwei arrived together, and they were both surprised by the crowd at the hotel entrance.
"There are so many people. It seems no one can get in. Will we also be unable to enter later?" Qiao Weiwei wondered aloud. If they couldn't get in, it would be quite awkward.
Li Se noticed many familiar faces, including the Lin father and son, the Hong father and son, and even Wang Xin, whom he had met that day. As for Zhang Yunyun, seeing her evoked no emotional response from him.
"Li Se, what are you doing here?"
Wang Xin was the first to speak when he saw Li Se, exclaiming angrily, "You're just a delivery driver, earning only a few thousand yuan a month at most. What, do you think you can stand with us tycoons?" His voice was loud, immediately drawing many gazes. When many of the wealthy attendees learned of Li Se's identity, they frowned, feeling a sense of ill fortune.
However, among these affluent individuals, there were some who recognized Li Se, such as Lin Hui.
"Why is this brat here?" Lin Hui frowned.
Lin Tianrui's expression was also uncertain, "Dad, he has some medical skills, so it's not surprising he'd come."
Hong Tai and Hong Zhixue, upon seeing Li Se, wished they could flay him alive. However, given their apprehension towards Lin Junhao, they remained silent.
"What business is it of yours?" Li Se replied indifferently.
Wang Xin sneered, "It's none of my business, but shouldn't you know your place? Is this a place you can come to? Are you worth over a hundred million? What kind of status do you have? Do you really think you're high society just because you're wearing a watch?"
"Li Se, scram. This is not a place for you!"
"Truly lacking any self-awareness."
Wang Huiwen and Ma Xiaofang chimed in with mocking remarks. Zhang Yunyun remained silent, her head lowered. She was also curious as to why Li Se had come here. Even for him, she assumed he wouldn't be able to get in.