In the hotel, Wu Yangcheng's phone rang.
Someone had sent him a message.
"President Wu, Lin Chen has entered the small dining hall. He is accompanying Old Song, along with Elder Li and a group of other big shots, drinking. You should understand what this represents."
Seeing the message, Wu Yangcheng's expression changed.
Unable to leave the country, he didn't go to the airport and instead went to the hotel, still hoping to find another opportunity to communicate with the Song family, even if it meant selling some shares at a low price.
But what could he do now?
The Song family's actions were equivalent to telling everyone that the Song family and Lin Chen were now standing together. Even if he gave away shares for free, the Song family would never support him again.
Besides, why was the Song family doing this?
If Lin Chen didn't have a strong enough backing, how could Old Song allow Lin Chen to enter the small dining hall and drink with those big shots?
Even if it was just for company, not just anyone could accompany them in drinking!
"It's over, completely over."
"If this spreads, I'm afraid I'll have to spend another year or two in prison!"
Wu Yangcheng's face was extremely unsightly.
The law wasn't completely rigid; there was some room for flexibility. Given his situation, he would definitely be heavily sentenced. Ten years might be the lightest he could get.
Originally, even if the Song family didn't help, he could have pulled some strings and maybe smoothed things over. But now, forget about it.
Who would offend a group of big shots for his sake?
"Resist and be punished severely, confess and be treated leniently."
These words suddenly popped into Wu Yangcheng's mind.
If he turned himself in, he could get a reduced sentence!
But turning himself in meant going in very soon.
Not turning himself in meant he could still stay outside for quite a while, and he could still enjoy his freedom.
…
The banquet gradually came to an end.
Lin Chen diligently did his job of accompanying the guests. Although he was very skilled in his own field, he wasn't arrogant. That would be a very foolish thing to do.
No one disturbed their table from beginning to end.
Not even to offer a toast.
It wasn't that those people didn't want to, but Lin Chen's table had too many big shots, making it inappropriate for them to come in and disturb them one by one.
"Little Lin, is there anything in your work or life that you need us old fellows to help you with? If there is, you can bring it up now."
"We'll help you solve it on the spot."
A big shot next to Lin Chen said, his face flushed with excitement.
"Yes, Little Lin, for a talent like you, providing some assistance wouldn't be considered using our power for personal gain."
Another big shot said.
The other big shots also spoke up one after another.
Lin Chen said with a smile, "Esteemed seniors, I don't have anything that requires troubling you for the time being. But I have a request: can I add you as friends on WeChat?"
"Your request is really simple."
"We can do that."
Everyone said with a smile.
The big shots all had WeChat; they needed it to contact their families. Lin Chen added their personal WeChat accounts one by one.
If Lin Chen himself wasn't capable, even with Old Song's support, they would just give Lin Chen their phone numbers. They might not be willing to add Lin Chen's personal WeChat.
But now they were all very willing.
Old Song could see that Lin Chen had a bright future, and they could see it too. Having a good relationship with Lin Chen might benefit their families in the future.
They currently held high positions and status.
But the youngest of them was nearly seventy years old. Within one or two decades, they might all be gone one after another.
Lin Chen was very young; he could still live for several decades!
Lin Chen already had a strong network of contacts. What about in the future?
Lin Chen wasn't just a potential stock; he was a monster stock! How could they miss the opportunity to invest in a monster stock early on?
"Old Song, let's have one last drink to wish you a happy birthday."
"Then we'll all have to leave. Some of us have things to do this afternoon."
A big shot raised his glass and said.
Old Song said with a smile, "No problem. Little Lin, I'll drink a small glass. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Lin Chen looked at Old Song and nodded slightly.
Old Song's health was very poor, but drinking a small glass wouldn't be a problem.
Soon, Lin Chen and the others all drank a small glass of wine.
"Old Song, why are you asking Little Lin?"
Someone asked in surprise.
Old Song looked at Lin Chen. "Little Lin, why don't you tell them yourself?"
Lin Chen said, "Elder Zhang, I have some knowledge of medicine. I took Old Song's pulse and examined him before."
Elder Zhang and the others looked at Lin Chen in surprise.
"When others say they have some knowledge, they probably don't know much. When Little Lin says he has some knowledge, I estimate his level is very high."
"That's right. If he wasn't good, he would just say he doesn't know."
Two big shots said.
Elder Zhang asked with a smile, "Why are you guessing? Little Lin is right here. Why don't we just ask Little Lin?"
"Little Lin, how strong is your medical skill exactly?"
Everyone looked at Lin Chen, waiting for his answer.
Lin Chen cleared his throat lightly. "Probably in the top ten in the country. With the medical care that Elder Zhang and the others enjoy, you probably won't need me to examine you for the time being."
Elder Zhang and the others looked at Lin Chen in shock.
They believed Lin Chen when he said top ten in the country!
With Lin Chen's level in calligraphy, there was no need to lie. This was much inferior compared to his calligraphy.
Old Song exclaimed, "Little Lin, you're really amazing. Should I still call you Master Lin like before?"
"Little Lin, should we also call you Master Lin?"
Elder Zhang joked.
Lin Chen quickly said, "Old Song, Elder Zhang, please don't call me that. Calling me Master Lin makes me sound old, and I don't want my identity to be exposed."
"I was a little famous some time ago, and there were a bunch of people downstairs. I had to take Qianqian out to hide for a few days."
Elder Zhang and the others nodded.
"Then we'll have to act our age and call you Little Lin. Little Lin, is there still room for improvement in your medical skills?"
Elder Li asked.
Lin Chen nodded. "There should be."
Another big shot asked curiously, "Little Lin, how long do you estimate it will take for your medical skills to reach the top in the country?"
"This—"
Lin Chen hesitated a little. "Three to five years should be possible."
In reality, it wouldn't take that long at all!
His ancient medical skills were currently at the grandmaster level, and his Western medicine skills were currently at the great grandmaster level. Even if Lin Qianqian didn't get sick for the next few months, his ancient medical skills wouldn't improve at all.
Lin Qianqian playing with doctor toys could improve his Western medicine skills.
He now had more than fifty hours of experience in Western medicine skills, and eighty hours of experience would reach the legendary level.
If Lin Qianqian played for one hour every day, he could reach the legendary level in Western medicine in less than a month!
Then his medical skills would definitely be number one!
—It's unlikely that she will play with doctor toys for so long every day. Lin Qianqian might play for several consecutive days when she's interested, or she might not touch them for a week.
Lin Chen wouldn't force her.
"Three to five years to be number one in the country?"
"Little Lin, it seems we might have to trouble you in the future."
Elder Zhang and the others looked at Lin Chen with even more friendliness.
Old Song sighed secretly in his heart.
Lin Chen's medical skills were so strong, but he didn't treat him. He had an ominous premonition in his heart.
"Esteemed seniors, after my medical skills improve and I obtain a medical license, there will be no problem with you seeking treatment from me."
Lin Chen said with a smile.
"It's good to have your word."
"Everyone, shall we all toast Little Lin together?"
One of the big shots suggested with a smile.
The others nodded one after another.
Soon, Lin Chen and the others finished the last glass of wine. They walked out of the small dining hall, talking and laughing.
"This young man is extraordinary."
Many people had this thought in their minds.
