Chapter 1010 - 974: Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
Chapter 1010 - 974: Bridesmaids and Groomsmen
Successfully replicating a widely praised foreign company's cancer drug, Chen Qiuhua, Lu Kaicheng, and Yao Siyuan, as doctors, naturally understand its immense value.Du Feixue, Yu Momo, Qin Gang, and others, who don't know much about it, can still guess that this is a great celebration by seeing Fu Xiuyuan's excitement.
Everyone stepped forward to offer congratulations.
An Kemeng and Lin Miao, however, took a keen interest in the unusually large bottle of champagne, occasionally picking it up and putting it down.
Lin Jie asked with some confusion, "Today is only the 18th, the patent expired on the 15th, has it passed inspection already?"
Fu Xiuyuan laughed and said, "Actually, we started working two weeks early."
"With connections and people, and we are genuine, without any deceit."
The drug administration and related departments were willing to green-light it, the efficacy consistency testing and production line inspections were already completed because of the patent protection period, so this inspection report was only issued today."
Lin Jie nodded knowingly.
Fu Xiuyuan said happily, "Next Saturday, the company is planning to hold a product launch in Binhai, and I hope everyone can make it there to support the event."
"We'll definitely go, definitely!"
Yao Siyuan chuckled and said, "Pharmaceutical companies are the most generous, with these kinds of meetings, there's always food, drinks, and gifts to be had. I used to want to attend such meetings but never had the qualifications."
"The gifts at this launch will surely be lavish."
Fu Xiuyuan made a grand gesture and then addressed Lin Jie, "Lin, I have a favor to ask you!"
Lin Jie made a light "oh" sound and signaled with his eyes for him to speak directly.
Fu Xiuyuan chuckled and said, "Your media following is in the millions, including many in the medical and pharmaceutical industries; could you help with an ad or a soft article to promote it?"
Lin Jie smiled broadly, surprised that he had become the target of such a request.
However, he has an interest in this generic drug too, so contributing is only right.
Lin Jie nodded and said, "Using this approval opportunity for your generic drug, I'll have the studio write some in-depth articles about generic drugs and pharmaceutical research for people to understand the current state of our nation's pharmaceutical developments…"
At this time, An Kexin and Ling Mengjiao arrived together.
However, as soon as they got home, they were surrounded by Du Feixue, Chen Lili, Yu Momo, and others and led towards the second floor.
"Kexin, quickly take out the Swarovski colored diamond that Lin Jie gave you so we can admire it!"
Du Feixue said in a begrudging tone, "Honestly, receiving such a great birthday gift, why didn't you flaunt it in your circle of friends?"
"If I hadn't seen Kemeng and Miaomiao's Swarovski watches, I wouldn't have known you received such a grand birthday gift from Lin Jie."
An Kexin smiled and said, "I was planning to show off on my birthday and post it in my moments to make you all jealous, envious, and hateful."
"But unexpectedly, that day, Ajie suddenly became engrossed in work mode, my carefully prepared dinner was spoiled, and so was my mood."
"Ah, Lin Jie can be that careless?"
Chen Lili asked in surprise, "He gave you a birthday gift but forgot to have a birthday dinner with you?"
An Kexin explained, "The gift was bought by Ajie in Germany and given in advance."
"On my birthday, Ajie happened to think of a key medical solution and put the birthday stuff at the back of his mind."
"Once Ajie gets into work mode, everything else is put aside."
Du Feixue scoffed softly, "Kexin, are you complaining or showing off?"
"We all know Ajie's abilities, no need to brag further about his level of professional commitment."
An Kexin proudly said, "I'm telling the truth, believe it or not, it's up to you!"
With that, the group entered Lin Jie's bedroom on the second floor.
An Kexin took out a jewelry box from a secret compartment on the dressing table, opened it, and presented it to Du Feixue, Chen Lili, and others.
Under the light, the multicolored diamond resembled a flowing rainbow, dazzling the group.
Yu Momo couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, it's so beautiful, so lovely!"
Chen Lili added exaggeratedly, "If someone proposed to me with such a colored diamond, even if it was Pigsy, I'd marry them."
Ling Mengjiao was also full of admiration.
Though Du Feixue had seen much and had strong resistance, she still said enviously, "Lin Jie's taste is really good, the jewelry he selected does indeed match you well, Kexin."
An Kexin said with a smile, "According to Ajie, a Swarovski store's client manager brought jewelry and display models to the Chinese Consulate in Frankfurt for him to choose from."
"The client manager only brought a few sets of jewelry, and Ajie probably just picked one at random, can't really say he has great taste."
Du Feixue glanced sideways at her with a sour tone, "Kexin, you're showing off again. This kind of service is only provided to esteemed clients, worthy of enjoying an exclusive service."
"The product offered by the client manager must not be ordinary jewelry displayed for regular customers in the shop. This is undoubtedly specially crafted luxury jewelry for high-end clients."
An Kexin responded softly, "Ajie told me that the client manager mentioned this set of rainbow jewelry is one-of-a-kind, and there won't be another set like it available on the market."
Chen Lili widened her eyes and said, "Just one set? This is even more precious than limited edition luxury handbags."
"This must cost a fortune, right?"
At that moment, An Kexin, like a little woman basking in luxury, said with a calm expression, "These are man-made crystals, not natural ones, so the value is limited, approximately over two million yuan."
"Over two million yuan?"
Chen Lili said, extremely upset, "This really is comparing people with people makes one die of envy. Even though both are doctors, the difference is significant."
Du Feixue also sighed slightly, saying, "Lin Jie is a freak among freaks, others can't compare. My Qiuhua has great admiration for him."
"Lin Jie earns so much money with his own genuine skills; it's enviable but incomparable."
She remembered something and said, "Kexin, didn't you mention earlier that you were going to take bridal photos soon?"
"I've got the photographer ready for you, our film's main photographer, consider it as a birthday gift from me to you. But the shooting date, you need to confirm quickly."
"This..."
An Kexin hesitated and said, "Let me discuss with Ajie first, then I'll let you know."
Yu Momo reluctantly withdrew her gaze from the colorful diamond and asked, "Sister An, can I be your bridesmaid?"
An Kexin smiled and said, "Of course you can..."
Du Feixue interrupted her, saying, "That's probably not possible."
"Momo, according to the plan, our film starts in mid-May, Kexin's wedding is on July 30, by that time, the movie filming won't be finished yet."
Yu Momo asked excitedly, "Feixue sister, has the shooting plan been confirmed?"
Du Feixue nodded and said, "The director's schedule is finally coordinated, it's set for mid-May."
"Momo, there's still some time before the shooting starts, you don't have real movie acting experience, make sure to memorize the lines thoroughly and practice and ponder over the script yourself."
Yu Momo nodded heavily and said, "Feixue sister, I've been apprenticing and learning continuously..."
At this moment, An Kemeng's voice shouted from outside the bedroom, "Ladies, it's time to eat, hurry up..."
The meal prepared meticulously by Lu Juan was highly praised by Lin Jie, Lu Kaicheng, and others.
After dinner, everyone gathered in the living room to taste the big bottle of champagne brought by Fu Xiuyuan.
During the conversation, the topic turned to Lin Jie and An Kexin's wedding arrangements and the bridal photos.
Lin Jie initially thought there was no rush.
But as soon as he was about to speak, he suddenly recalled that his research project was going to keep him busy soon, and this wouldn't be wrapped up in a short time.
Lin Jie immediately said, "Let's schedule the bridal photos for this weekend! Kexin, what do you think?"
An Kexin agreed compliantly, "I have no problem, it depends on your schedule."
Lu Kaicheng shouted, "Groomsman, groomsman, just reminding you, no one has invited me to be a groomsman yet!"
Everyone's focus quickly shifted to Lin Jie and An Kexin's wedding arrangements.
First, they decided the choices for bridesmaids and groomsmen.
The bridesmaid choices were Du Feixue, An Kemeng, Chen Yuehua, Ling Mengjiao, plus An Kexin's cousin and a sister from her clan, totaling six people.
As for Zou Manqing, she was already married by then, so it was no longer suitable for her to be a bridesmaid.
But Chen Yuehua, Chen Shi's daughter, Lin Jie remembered An Kexin's relationship with this cousin wasn't particularly good.
An Kexin explained reluctantly, "Yuehua had reserved a bridesmaid spot with me a long time ago, so out of courtesy, I couldn't refuse."
"And there's another thing..."
She continued, "Her foreign boyfriend Bird, the ophthalmologist, remember?"
"His determination to learn from you is quite strong, and it's already confirmed he'll come to Anlin Hospital in July under the guise of exchange studies."
Next was deciding the groomsman choices.
Lin Jie scanned the eager faces of Fu Xiuyuan, Chen Qiuhua, Lu Kaicheng, Yao Siyuan, and others, solemnly saying, "You few compared to my age, are kind of old geezers."
"Though, groomsmen shouldn't be more handsome than the groom, which you all fit, but you being so distant from my taste makes it seem like I have no standards in choosing friends..."
Seeing Fu Xiuyuan, Lu Kaicheng, and Yao Siyuan showing signs of anger, Lin Jie quickly said, "But seeing your sincerity, I'll reluctantly agree."
Besides these four, Lin Jie planned to pull two more students to fill the ranks.
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