Soon it was Saturday morning.

Wang Dongdong’s surgery was scheduled for nine o’clock this morning, so Yan Feifan didn’t need to go to the hospital as early as usual.

However, his biological clock still woke him up at six as usual. He washed up and did his fitness routine.

Afterward, Yan Feifan returned to his room to read.

At seven-thirty, he went to the kitchen to make breakfast.

Thanks to the vacuum-sealed, quick-frozen meals Yu Suye had brought, cooking had been much simpler for Yan Feifan these past few days.

This morning, he boiled four bowls of noodles with green vegetables and microwaved three dishes: fish-fragrant shredded pork, stir-fried lamb with scallions, and four-joy meatballs.

He also prepared four glasses of milk.

The little one, Tian Yu, had shown up again after school yesterday, as reliably as ever.

Just as Yan Feifan finished preparing breakfast, Yan Ziruo, Tian Yu, and Yu Suye appeared at the dining table right on time, as if they had planned it.

Before she had even settled into her seat, Yan Ziruo asked impatiently, “Feifan, let me confirm one more time. For today’s negotiations with Baining Medical Technology and Baiyulan Company, I have full authority, right?”

Yan Feifan grunted in agreement and emphasized, “Except for the final decision and signing the papers, you can handle everything else as you see fit.”

Yan Ziruo chuckled. “Understood.”

She then patted her chest and said confidently, “Feifan, just watch me work. I guarantee I’ll wrap up these negotiations quickly and successfully.”

Yan Ziruo chugged half her glass of milk, then asked with concern, “Feifan, what time will the surgery be over?”

“Probably around five or six in the evening.”

Hearing this, Yan Ziruo let out a soft “oh” before realizing, “It’s a nine-hour surgery.”

“Feifan, what about your stamina?”

Yan Feifan chuckled lightly. “Don’t worry. Around noon, Mr. Wang will take over for me for two hours so I can eat lunch and rest.”

“Oh, I see. That’s more reasonable.” Yan Ziruo then looked at Yu Suye and asked, “Su Ye, for this surgery, since you’re Feifan’s assistant, will you be able to take a break midway through like him?”

Yu Suye nodded. “Yes, I can.”

“Around noon, Mr. Wang and his entire surgical team will relieve all of us.”

Yu Suye then turned to Yan Feifan and asked, “Today’s the day for your Chinese medicine. Are you going to drink it now, or wait until you get back tonight?”

Yan Ziruo immediately chimed in, “Feifan, it’s been a few days since you took the first dose of medicine. Do you feel any different?”

“I’ll drink it when I get back tonight. I need to limit my water intake right now!”

Yan Feifan first answered Yu Suye, then said to Yan Ziruo, “Sis, the effects of the medicine are quite mild, and I’ve only had one dose.”

“It’ll probably take a month or two before I notice anything.”

At that moment, Tian Yu, who had been glancing back and forth between Yu Suye and Yan Feifan, couldn’t help but speak up. “Mr. Yan, I’ll do my test papers seriously and review properly at home.”

“Mr. Yan, I hope the surgery goes smoothly!”

“Ruoruo, I hope the negotiations are a success!”

Then, Tian Yu waved her hand enthusiastically and shouted, “You can do it!”

Yan Feifan chuckled and reached out to pat her little head.

Yan Ziruo also happily put a meatball in Tian Yu’s bowl…

「8:10 AM, at the Plastic Surgery Center.」

In front of a cameraman’s shoulder-mounted camera, anesthesiologist Luo Zhen performed a preoperative check on Wang Dongdong, including an allergy test for the anesthesia.

Since it would be inconvenient to wash her hair post-op, Wang Dongdong’s once-thick short hair had been shaved into a buzz cut.

It made her look like a tomboy.

However, Wang Dongdong didn’t seem to mind.

The smile never left her face. She didn’t seem the least bit worried or nervous about the major surgery ahead.

At 8:25, after high-fiving the friends who had come to see her, Wang Dongdong sat on a gurney.

Ye Lin pushed her toward the operating room on the third floor.

Along the way, Wang Dongdong repeatedly raised her hands and flashed a “V” for victory sign at the camera following her.

At 8:45, Xiao Man and the cameraman, who were waiting outside the surgical area, saw Yan Feifan and Yu Suye rushing over together.

Xiao Man wanted to ask a few questions for an interview, but Yan Feifan waved her off.

Xiao Man could only have the cameraman film Yan Feifan and Yu Suye as they quickly passed through the isolation doors and entered the surgical area…

At 9:15, after finishing up some miscellaneous tasks, Wang Chuan stepped out of his office and heard the CLACK CLACK of high heels striking the floor with force.

He followed the sound and turned to look.

Coming from the direction of the stairs was a young woman in a form-fitting, light blue blazer, black high heels, and carrying a briefcase, walking with a brisk stride.

With her powerful, quick steps, her precisely cut, layered hair trembled slightly. Combined with her serious, unsmiling face and light makeup, she truly had the air of a powerful career woman.

Wang Chuan nodded and praised with a light laugh, “Ziruo, not bad. You’ve got quite the presence!”

As Yan Ziruo drew near, she gave an embarrassed smile and said, “I copied this look from a TV show. I’m actually really nervous inside, terrified I’m going to mess things up.”

She added politely, “Mr. Wang, thank you for letting us use the center’s conference room for the negotiations.”

“Feifan is a member of the center too. He has the right to use the conference room.”

After a pause, Wang Chuan added reassuringly, “Ziruo, you don’t actually need to be nervous about these negotiations.”

“Feifan’s skills speak for themselves. He’s bound to become a heavyweight in the medical world in the future.”

“This time, the two companies are not just seeking a partnership; they’re also making an early investment in Feifan. The terms they offer won’t be bad.”

Yan Ziruo nodded. “Mr. Wang, that’s what I was thinking too, which is why I’m not going to waste time talking to them separately.”

“I’ve invited them both at the same time…”

“You’re making them bid against each other?” Wang Chuan asked curiously.

Yan Ziruo shook her head. “Bidding face-to-face could create bad blood. My idea is… a blind bid.”

She elaborated, “I’ll have them write their respective terms on paper and put them in envelopes.”

“I’ll take them straight back to Feifan, and my job will be done. After that, it’s up to him to decide.”

Wang Chuan couldn’t help but nod. “A great idea. That’s a really great method.”

Yan Ziruo blushed a little from the praise and admitted, “It’s mainly because I’m afraid I’ll go off-script and mess everything up.”

“These are contract negotiations worth millions. I’m just an ordinary, low-level accountant. I really can’t handle that kind of pressure.”

She added, with a hint of showing off, “As his older sister, I have to be clear-headed about important matters. I can’t cause trouble for my Feifan.”

Wang Chuan chuckled. “You’re a good sister.”

“You’ve taken great care of Feifan. For his current achievements, if you don’t deserve half the credit, you at least deserve a third.”

Without a hint of a blush, Yan Ziruo said, “Growing up, I’ve been his sister and his parents all in one. It’s a long story.”

“Thankfully, Feifan has made me proud and didn’t let all my hard work go to waste…”

Seeing her run with it, Wang Chuan was secretly amused and pointed behind her.

“The people from Baiyulan Group are here.”

From the direction of the stairs, Ouyang Yanran, accompanied by two assistants, stepped onto the top stair.

At the same time, the sound of an elevator door opening came from the other side.

Yu Chuanbai also walked out of the elevator with two companions…

A few minutes later, after Yan Ziruo announced the rules for the blind-bid negotiation, Ouyang Yanran borrowed the director’s office, while Yu Chuanbai remained in the conference room.

Each of them contacted their respective bosses—the ones with decision-making power—to confirm their final bidding terms.

Yan Ziruo gave them two hours to draw up their simple proposals…

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