CHAPTER 477: CHAPTER 477: FAVORABILITY SKYROCKETS

After Hong Ke told Chen Bin her situation, she firmly said with a resolute expression.

"I especially hope Dean Yuan can perform this surgery for me. As long as she’s willing, I can pay whatever amount necessary."

After a brief moment of thought, Chen Bin nodded.

"I happen to know Yuan Qian. I can help with this."

"Oh my god, Chen Tai, you’re really willing to help me?"

Hong Ke had only approached him with a tentative attitude, but didn’t expect Chen Bin to agree so readily.

"We’re colleagues, of course I’m willing to help. But as for whether it’ll work out, I can’t guarantee that."

Hong Ke immediately stood up and expressed her gratitude, "Regardless of the outcome, I won’t forget Chen Tai’s kindness."

In Chen Bin’s view, Hong Ke and Lan Hui had a very close relationship.

If he fostered a good relationship with Hong Ke, he might really learn some of Lan Hui’s hidden secrets.

After work, Chen Bin went directly to Yuan Qian’s house.

Yuan Qian was very happy about his visit.

She personally cooked and prepared a variety of dishes.

Fu Hongtu was also at home this time, making the three-person dinner table atmosphere very harmonious.

Seizing the opportunity, Chen Bin immediately brought up his request.

Since becoming dean, Yuan Qian had been gradually reducing her surgical workload.

She didn’t want to risk her reputation, which she had carefully built over many years, on a single mishap.

Over these past years, many had offered large sums for her to operate, but all were turned away.

However, with the request being made by Chen Bin this time, Yuan Qian didn’t hesitate and directly agreed.

"No problem, I’ll do the surgery!"

Chen Bin was both surprised and delighted to hear this.

He secretly glanced at Fu Hongtu, feeling a bit awkward.

At this point, he had almost completely concluded that Yuan Qian definitely had feelings for him—otherwise, why would she agree so readily?

Yet as she didn’t take the initiative to express this, Chen Bin pretended not to notice.

After returning home from dinner, Chen Bin didn’t immediately inform Hong Ke of the news.

Dragging it out a few days would make it seem more difficult, and he could use the opportunity to pocket some extra cash.

Three days later, Chen Bin received a message from Cheng Zhuang.

Shen Chengbao was indeed Lan Hui’s husband and worked in the provincial broadcasting bureau’s propaganda management department.

Yan Hanlu was indeed Shen Chengbao’s mistress.

Yan Hanlu, who caused an accident while driving without a license, was detained but was later released thanks to Lan Hui pulling strings.

At that moment, a knock sounded at the door, and Hong Ke walked in from outside.

"Chen Tai, how’s that matter going?"

"Dean Yuan indeed doesn’t do surgeries anymore, but on my account, she still—"

Before Chen Bin could finish his sentence, Hong Ke interrupted him directly.

"Do you mean she agreed?"

"Not quite. She said she needs to think about it more carefully."

"Alright, then let me know once there’s news from Dean Yuan."

"You can count on me!"

A few days later, Chen Bin saw the timing was about right and called Hong Ke to the office.

"Dean Yuan has agreed to do the surgery, but the cost is quite high."

"How much?"

Chen Bin slowly extended two fingers.

Hong Ke looked confused. "Two hundred thousand?"

"Two million!"

Chen Bin then explained further.

"Dean Yuan set this price, partly to demonstrate her value and partly to dissuade you."

After a brief moment of reflection, Hong Ke finally nodded.

"Two million it is. An expert like Dean Yuan is definitely worth this price."

Chen Bin had originally intended to keep one million for himself but raised the price at the last minute to test Hong Ke’s financial background.

Seeing Hong Ke agree so readily, he was almost certain that she had been involved in making money through Lan Hui.

The next day, Hong Ke transferred the money to Chen Bin, who then arranged for her to meet Yuan Qian.

After Yuan Qian reviewed Hong Ke’s condition, she conducted new imaging tests.

Only then was the surgery date finalized.

To show his concern for Hong Ke, Chen Bin went to the hospital on the day of the surgery.

What he didn’t expect was that the person signing for Hong Ke turned out to be Lan Hui!

Lan Hui seemed surprised when she saw Chen Bin.

"I didn’t expect Chen Tai to be so capable of even knowing Dean Yuan."

"Of course. Perhaps one day, when Lan Tai isn’t doing well, I can put in a good word with Dean Yuan to get you a surgery too."

Lan Hui’s face instantly darkened with a cold snort.

"I appreciate your kind intentions, but there will never be such a day."

Possibly not wanting to waste words with Chen Bin, she left abruptly, swaying her wide hips.

In reality, Hong Ke’s condition wasn’t very severe—it was just a brain surgery that took quite some time.

After around four hours, the operating room doors finally opened slowly.

Yuan Qian walked out, fatigued, and announced.

"The surgery went very well."

Shortly after, Hong Ke was wheeled out.

Perhaps the anesthetic hadn’t worn off yet, as she was still asleep.

Once in the ward, the nurse completed the follow-up work and left.

Chen Bin carefully examined Hong Ke’s face, realizing it was quite beautiful, with a decent body shape as well.

Logically speaking, such a major surgery should have family present.

Why was Lan Hui the one signing for Hong Ke?

While Chen Bin was racking his brain, Hong Ke finally woke up.

She slowly opened her eyes and looked around.

Seeing only Chen Bin in the room, she softly asked.

"Chen Tai, did my surgery go well?"

Chen Bin nodded. "It was very successful!"

"Where’s Lan Tai?"

"She left after you entered the operating room."

"You stayed here all along?"

"Of course."

Hearing this, Hong Ke felt her nose tingle, almost shedding a tear.

She held herself steady and said, "If you have other things to tend to, you can go ahead. I can call the nurse when I need something."

"What do I need to attend to? You know as well as I do that I’m the most idle among the provincial station’s leadership."

Chen Bin, naturally a smooth-talker, became even more eloquent when faced with women.

Hong Ke was laughing continuously, momentarily forgetting the pain from the surgery.

In truth, Hong Ke didn’t really understand Chen Bin.

The only impression in her heart was that he was young and promising.

Now lying in the ward, with Chen Bin accompanying her the entire time, her affection for him was growing steadily.

Over the ensuing period, every time Chen Bin had free time, he’d visit the hospital.

But each time, he never saw any of Hong Ke’s family members.

Having visited many times, the two gradually became more familiar with each other.

Lan Hui naturally knew about this, but didn’t take it too seriously.

The most pressing matter now was figuring out how to get Chen Bin transferred out of the provincial station.

After pondering for a few days, she finally approached Wu Jie.

"Xiao Jie, we didn’t finish discussing the new program the last time. How about we have dinner tonight to continue the conversation?"