Published at 18th of September 2026 7:12 am

Chapter 4043: Settling Old and New Scores

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"This matter is somewhat special in nature, I think it’s better not to shoot."

Lin Yi directly borrowed Yue Sijing’s words, "It’s a waste of time and effort to shoot it, there’s a high possibility of it ending up like fetching water with a bamboo basket, all for nothing."

Zhao Jing paused, pondering what Lin Yi said.

"You mean Huashan Hospital is a very sensitive and special place, and the authorities would suppress the trending search to prevent the impact from expanding?"

"Exactly, Director Zhao, you grasp it instantly."

"Actually, I think it’s not necessarily the case," Zhao Jing said:

"The authorities can only control some local media, they can’t manage those outside the province, making their actions rather insignificant. Secondly, although places like hospitals are indeed special, they haven’t reached such a severe level. I don’t think the authorities would be that sensitive to use such measures."

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Jing continued:

"I remember a few months ago, a hospital in Jing City had a similar medical accident, and the authorities didn’t intervene. It took a great effort to calm the situation eventually, so I think you’re being too sensitive. If there’s a hot topic without following it, you might waste a great opportunity."

Zhao Jing’s analysis was certainly reasonable.

As for whether the authorities would intervene to suppress the trending topic, Lin Yi was also clear in his mind.

However, this matter involves Li Chuhan, so naturally, the impact should not be allowed to expand.

"I’ve just sat in this position not long ago, better to be cautious," Lin Yi said with a smile:

"Since it’s just news, if we don’t shoot this, we can shoot something else. There’s nothing to regret."

"True."

Zhao Jing smiled at Lin Yi, "I think you have the potential to dig out hot news, there’s no need to worry too much about these."

As the two spoke, the elevator door opened.

At first, neither of them paid attention but heard Ma Liansheng speaking.

"This matter requires in-depth interviews, especially with that doctor named Li Chuhan. She performed the surgery, and the problem is likely with her, it needs thorough exploration."

"Right, focus on her!"

Lin Yi, who was about to leave, suddenly stopped.

With a cold and indifferent look back, gazing at the two like a hungry wolf staring at its prey.

Then, Ma Liansheng and Li Yueqin also saw Lin Yi but ignored his cold stare.

"Oh, isn’t this Principal Lin and Director Zhao, what a coincidence to meet here."

"Did you go to interview Li Chuhan?"

Lin Yi didn’t care about Ma Liansheng going to interview Huashan Hospital, but interviewing Li Chuhan was unacceptable.

"Principal Lin also knows about this?" Ma Liansheng said with a sly smile:

"That person named Li Chuhan is the chief surgeon. With such an incident, it’s definitely necessary to interview her."

Ma Liansheng smiled slyly and smugly, completely disregarding Lin Yi.

"But this matter, we still have to thank Principal Lin, you didn’t shoot it, so it gave us a chance."

"I advise you not to shoot it."

"Heh, not to shoot? Ma Liansheng sneered, "Why? Who do you think you are? You shouldn’t be meddling in our affairs, right?"

"What are you talking about, we’re colleagues, can’t you speak a little more politely?"

Li Yueqin symbolically said a sentence and then looked at Lin Jiang.

"Principal Lin, news can be shot by anyone, if you don’t shoot, it’s wrong not to let others shoot."

Lin Yi glanced at Li Yueqin, realizing they were two of a kind.

Previously, Ma Liansheng was always a director, a newcomer at ’Big Observation of the Day’, certainly lacking in experience. The filming experience might have been instructed by Li Yueqin to Ma Liansheng.

"I’ve said what needs to be said, since you two don’t listen, there’s nothing I can do."

With that, Lin Yi took the lead to leave.

If you don’t want to save face, then let’s settle both new and old accounts all at once.

Zhao Jing followed behind, feeling somewhat confused.

Supposedly, whatever Ma Liansheng interviews has nothing to do with Lin Yi, and he had no reason to say these things to Li Yueqin and Ma Liansheng.

Why did he, usually so composed, become so agitated?

Watching Lin Yi’s departing figure, Li Yueqin said:

"Didn’t notice before, now I realize this guy is quite petty."

"Petty?" Ma Liansheng asked, puzzled.

Li Yueqin nodded, saying:

"He doesn’t have the courage to shoot this matter, but he’s afraid others will shoot it and snatch away the ratings, so he came to say these things to you. He really doesn’t have much of a vision, I used to overrate him."

After Li Yueqin explained, Ma Liansheng understood the situation.

"In this view, he really is rather contemptible."

"In the future, you don’t have to be afraid of him, his vision is limited, and he won’t have much development ahead. Just do whatever you wish."

"He’s just a young fellow, I’m not afraid of him at all."

On the other side, Lin Yi drove away with Zhao Jing.

"Ride in my car, don’t drive," Lin Yi said.

"Alright, but send me home after dinner."

"I’ll not only send you home, but I’ll also pick you up tomorrow."

"That’s more like it."

Zhao Jing walked towards the car, but Lin Yi held his phone, slowing his pace.

Seeing Lin Yi not following, Zhao Jing glanced back and found him on the phone, so she got into the car herself.

Lin Yi stopped, dialing Mo Hongshan.

"Brother Shan, are you busy?"

"Playing chess with the old man."

"There’s a situation at Huashan Hospital. Some journalists may go looking for her. Make sure that the guys following her keep a close watch. If anyone dares to harass her, drive them away, and if necessary, use force, I’ll take responsibility."

"Got it, leave it to me."

After discussing business, Lin Yi hung up and returned to the car, leaving with Zhao Jing.

"You actually didn’t need to react to the two of them, let them do whatever they want," Zhao Jing said.

"Mainly worried about tarnishing the station’s reputation."

Pfft—

Zhao Jing couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"I really didn’t expect you to be so patriotic."

"Of course."

Lin Yi drove, under Zhao Jing’s guidance, to a hotpot restaurant, parking at the entrance, saying:

"How about I treat Principal Lin to a meal here, not losing face, right?"

Lin Yi glanced at the hotpot restaurant, it was decorated in a modern style, seemingly newly opened, with quite a few people inside.

"You chose such a great place, I can only book a presidential suite to compete with you."

"Go, go, teasing me again."

Laughing, the two entered the hotpot restaurant.

"Jing Jing, you finally arrived."

As soon as they entered, a long-haired woman came over to Zhao Jing, linking her arm with Zhao Jing’s.

"I said you never had time when I called you before, now I see, you were waiting to come with your boyfriend."

"Don’t say that, he’s my colleague."

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