Love Healing Manual

Chapter 101 Special Mission
"Each group chooses a topic based on their department. As the group leader, my chosen topic is endoscopic treatment or surgery for early gastric cancer."

Because the screen is divided into three parts, Chizuru Sano is on the left side of the phone, Hayashi Sawa is on the right side, and Suzuo Miyagi, who is in the current view, is at the bottom.

The image below is quite large, taking up half the screen.

She stared intently at her phone, and after confirming that she looked beautiful in the camera and had no flaws to criticize, she reached out from outside the lens and unfolded the folded phone screen. Instantly, the small screen became a square screen, much wider.

Then, Miyagi Suzuo tapped Lin Ze with her finger, zooming in on him.

After some operations.

A look of satisfaction appeared in her eyes as she withdrew her hand and looked at Lin Ze with a gentle smile.

If you could visualize the emotions in someone's eyes, then Suzuo's eyes would definitely be hiding two little hearts right now.

Actually, she adjusted the frames of the three people like this not just because she wanted to enlarge Lin Ze, but because she felt uncomfortable with Lin Ze and Qianhe on the left and right.

Perhaps I'm being too sensitive.

"Miyagi-kun...Miyagi?"

"Ah...ah! I'm here." Lin Ze's shout suddenly woke her up.

Miyagi Suzuo snapped out of her daze and hurriedly answered.

The paper Lin Ze was holding contained his handwritten topics. The title was large, and only the words "On Endoscopic Treatment or Surgical Procedures for Early Gastric Cancer" were legible. The remaining items 1, 2, and 3 were much smaller.

"I'm sure Chizuru has already told you about today's arrangements. The topic selection is not just a matter of coursework like before," Lin Ze said calmly in the video. "Each group has its own topic. If the argument is excellent and the logic is sound, they may be selected to give a presentation at the annual departmental conference. Professor Fujita said there should be two spots for each group."

“I’ve heard about it,” she nodded.

"My goal is to secure one of the speaking slots. If I'm selected, you'll have to work a bit harder. The speaker might choose you. This is a decision that Chizuru and I made after discussing it."

"Huh?!" Miyagi Suzuo's beautiful eyes widened slightly in surprise. "Why me? Shouldn't it be Lin Ze who goes on stage?"

“You have a good image and are articulate. Most importantly, the three of us need to have different roles. Focusing on the main topic, writing the speech, and making the PPT is quite tedious, so it’s more suitable for me and Qianhe to do it. This is what I’ve come up with after careful consideration. I wonder what you think?”

After Lin Ze finished speaking.

The bedroom, which was so luxurious it was almost unbelievable, fell into complete silence.

The three-person phone call was briefly paused as Lin Ze and Chizuru waited for Miyagi Suzuo's reply.

however.

no answer.

Her body swayed slightly, her gaze somewhat vacant as she stared at Lin Ze's calm expression on the screen, momentarily lost in thought.

His brows furrowed slightly, as if he couldn't believe what he had just heard.

The words she had just heard echoed in Miyagi Suzuo's ears.

You have a good appearance and speak fluently.
Lin Ze, is he praising her?
Is this saying she's pretty?

right?
It must be!

Oh God, God, Athena, the goddess of wisdom...

The blindness of Lin Zejun, whom she loved so deeply, was miraculously cured!

The words, as beautiful as heavenly music, echoed endlessly in her ears.

"Sorry, Lin Ze, what did you just say? I'm having some trouble with the camera." Miyagi Suzuo deliberately brought her ear closer, her cheek already out of the frame, so the camera could only see her ear and the stray hairs by her temples.

"Did it get stuck?" Lin Ze paused for a moment. "I was saying that you have a good appearance and are articulate..."

"What? Speak louder, I can't hear you."

A sweet smile spread across Miyagi Suzuo's pretty face, which she couldn't help but smile. The corners of her mouth were so hard to suppress that they kept turning upwards.

Lin Ze did not repeat himself.

He said casually, "If you're really having trouble connecting, we can try somewhere with a better internet connection, or I can send it to you in text format."

"I heard that, the signal suddenly improved, so I need to go on stage and give a speech, right?" Miyagi Suzuo quickly regained her composure.

"Yes, I made a brief outline during the day. You two should listen to it."

As the team leader.

Lin Zeyi was always conscientious and responsible.

The two group members knew this, of course, so they sat up straight and listened attentively, putting their other emotions behind them. They knew Lin Ze wouldn't make a big deal out of other things, but if they weren't serious about their group tasks, Lin Ze would definitely get annoyed.

While it might not lead to a complete falling out, such mild criticism feels like a layer of skin has been torn off one's face.

Chizuru Sano's state just now was also quite funny.

She could tell that Miyagi was doing it on purpose, but she still couldn't help but chuckle, struggling to suppress her laughter.

Now, it's time to put all other thoughts aside and focus on listening to the lecture.

"First, the indications for endoscopic treatment and surgical treatment of early gastric cancer; second, the differences in efficacy, complications and postoperative follow-up between the two treatment options; third, the logic of choosing a treatment plan based on the individual patient's condition."

Lin Ze read aloud the outline he had summarized on the paper. He looked up and continued:

"I think this arrangement is more appropriate—I'll write the final draft, and then tonight Miyagi will find real-world cases and materials to support the argument, preferably with the sources noted, for future use. As for Sano, he can search online for usable images to prepare a PowerPoint presentation."

Upon hearing this, Chizuru Sano quickly made a gesture indicating that it was okay.

Miyagi Suzuo nodded as well.
"I'll check them out, and I'll send you any that I think are useful later," she said to Lin Ze.

“Okay, that’s something for after the discussion. We can do it when we have time. Next, I’ll give a brief overview of the current prospects for this topic.” As he spoke, Lin Ze opened his notebook.

……

Forty minutes passed quickly, and it was getting darker in Tokyo.

It's really sad that there are still commuters on the road at this hour. I'm rushing to catch the last subway home and I'm looking down at my phone in the carriage.

On the streets, there were many disheartened employees wandering around drunk, muttering strange things that no one could understand.

The office building was still brightly lit.

In some bustling areas, the night is just beginning to get lively at this time, and it will likely be another sleepless night.

Those who have warm families and are enjoying happiness on such a night are undoubtedly the ones to be envied and even resented.

All living beings are diverse.

Tokyo is a very complex city; it carries too much weight.

The pork cutlet shop is on the second floor.

"Let's stop here for now. We can continue the discussion another day when we have time," Lin Ze said, waving gently to his two team members as he looked at his computer screen. "You can log off now."

"See you tomorrow."

"Bye-bye~" Miyagi Suzu waved to him with great reluctance.

The next second, Chizuru Sano had already left the video chat.

Lin Ze also hung up the phone.

In the bedroom, he began to tidy up the papers and notes laid out on the table, stacking them neatly, mixing them on the table, and then clipping them into the corresponding notebooks.

On the bookshelf to the side, within easy reach, were the things Lin Ze had recently organized.

He can use it whenever he wants.

But just as I got up to put my notes away...

Suddenly, a mission notification sounded in Lin Ze's mind, exceptionally clear, which startled him.

"hint"

"Special mission triggered"

Please check your system email.

Lin Ze put the notebook back and sat down again.

He was worried about not having any extra tasks to earn points, so this special task came at just the right time. Since he had never triggered a special task before, Lin Ze was immediately curious.

Currently, the system has 3000 points stored, and there are two long-term tasks.

Both involve urging and supervising patients' lifestyle interventions, unlike the previous one-off tasks.

The most frustrating task was undoubtedly the four behavioral intervention tasks, specifically the one where Kitagawa Ayane was forbidden from imitating canine behaviors. Since there was no fixed time limit, Lin Ze could only treat it as a pseudo-long-term task, emphasizing to his senior from time to time that she could not imitate without his permission.

Lin Ze was very eager to earn points.

His initial plan is to accumulate enough points to unlock the Master-level Neuroscience Research skill, which will allow him to provide a reasonable explanation for the many questions he currently has. At the same time, he will gain a deeper understanding of neuroscience, and perhaps, going a step further, he can ask Shimazu Kazune-senpai for permission to use the brain research equipment in her lab.

Of course, these are all future plans.

So Lin Ze closed his eyes, entered the system in his mind, and opened the email.

"Special Mission"

Note: This special mission must be completed within 48 hours; failure to do so will result in the mission being permanently lost.

"Note: There is a limit to the number of special tasks that can be triggered for each patient." "One special intervention task: The level of brain neural development determines the human visual dimension. The patient's cognitive distortion is not a pure hallucination but a separation caused by specific cognition. Try to establish an irreplaceable intimate relationship in a way that the patient likes - help the canine patient Kitagawa Ayane shower, clean her body, and groom her stray fur."

After a while.

Lin Ze exited the system.

A thoughtful look appeared in his eyes.

The rewards for special missions must be quite generous, right?
The task is now much more difficult than before.

However, just as he was pondering this, when he re-entered the system, the 48-hour countdown for the mission had already begun.

……

One-bedroom apartment on Tokyo Electric Manufacturing Company Street.

A laptop was propped up on a small table, and Kitagawa Ayane sat cross-legged. The video on the screen was a courseware sent to her by Kura Nao, which explained how to skillfully use data analysis and statistical software.

It was a little complicated, but Kitagawa Ayane listened very attentively.

A very gentle female teacher's voice echoed in the one-bedroom room, repeating itself from time to time.

The repetition wasn't a problem with the courseware; rather, it was because when Kitagawa Ayane encountered parts she didn't quite understand, she would go back and listen to them again, two or even three times, until she understood them.

She also has a habit of taking notes, and she bought a new one. In just two hours, she has already filled several pages.

Only by learning quickly could Kitagawa Ayane take on orders from Nao. Of course, Nao also told her about a website that specializes in taking on individual orders. After registering an account and verifying her university or degree, she could take on some simpler tasks, but the pay was much lower than what Nao had introduced.

Ultimately, Kitagawa Ayane had excellent academic performance and had always been a good student in the eyes of her teachers, so she did not find the course content to be complicated.

However, learning all of them, which consists of more than sixty videos, will take at least three or four days.

"So, next, let's see what methods we use when performing regression analysis. We can open the equation estimation window through 'Quic' → 'estimate equation' and enter the explanatory variables and the explained variable..."

Kitagawa Ayane looked serious and studied diligently.

She has realized it.

At first, she was simply thinking about the value that Lin Ze mentioned, and then she tried to find out about Nao Kura. As a result, Nao was very helpful. After trying to understand her situation, she suddenly felt like she had opened up a new world.

This is an opportunity.

When she actually took that first step, she realized that this could be a golden opportunity to change her predicament.

Work hard, pay off the loan, and improve your current life.

If she works a little harder, maybe she can live a normal life and even save some money.

Therefore, Kitagawa Ayane dared not slack off at all this time, and the "rustling" sound of her writing was almost non-stop.

suddenly.

hum-

buzz-

The phone lying to the side vibrated twice. Kitagawa Ayane typed to pause the video, reached for the phone, and stared at the unknown number that had called with a puzzled look.

The number does not belong to Tokyo.

She hesitated for a moment, but still accepted the answer.

"Hello? May I ask who you are?"

"Ms. Kitagawa Ayane? You attended the international economic seminar hosted by Professor Konoe a few weeks ago, right? I'm a staff member from the organizer."

“That’s right.” Kitagawa Ayane quickly stood up.

"Here's the thing. The list of winners for the speech competition has been released. Congratulations on winning the third prize in the graduate student group."

"Really?"

Kitagawa Ayane's eyes lit up instantly. Although she had expected that she might achieve a ranking, she couldn't hide her excitement when she actually received the call.

After all, we paid a heavy price and put in a lot of effort for this...

"I'm calling to confirm that the address you provided is correct. If everything is fine, we'll mail the award and photos to Tokyo tomorrow."

"The address I left should be the former South District of Tokyo Chamber of Commerce Road."

"Okay, sorry to bother you, but it's no problem. Congratulations on winning the award."

The phone hangs up.

Kitagawa Ayane gripped her phone tightly, her lips pressed together. After holding back for a while, she jumped up happily, her eyes curving into crescent moons.

It was filled with smiles.

She kept repeating phrases like "Great, great."

It took a long time for him to calm down.

Kitagawa Ayane was even eager to tell Lin Ze, but she hesitated after opening the chat box.

Why not wait until the trophy arrives and then show it to Lin Ze, so we can share this joy together?

Indeed, Lady Luck favors those who work hard.

Kitagawa Ayane thought to herself.

All her hard work over the past few days has finally paid off, and this is the first award she has ever received since childhood... Although the economic seminar may not be very prestigious, it is still something that can be put on her resume.

Kitagawa Ayane turned her gaze back to the computer screen.

She couldn't help but feel even more motivated.

The senior student clenched her little fist and continued to cheer herself on.

"Go for it, Ayane! You're not worthless," she murmured.

The night is getting darker.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Lin Ze changed into a tracksuit, but instead of going for a run with his senior, Kitagawa, he stayed on the first floor of the fried pork cutlet shop, helping Lin Yuning with her work.

Unlike before.

Lin Yuning also got up early today, washed her face, got ready, and came downstairs to start working.

At the cashier's counter, Lin Ze unlocked the door and began collecting the banknotes, neatly arranging them in clips, using different clips for different denominations, leaving not a single coin behind.

In the kitchen, Lin Yuning packed up all the bags of ingredients, planning to refrigerate them later to prevent stray cats or other creatures from sneaking into the kitchen and causing damage. Similar incidents had happened before; several stray cats were repeat offenders, roaming these streets and ruining quite a bit of stuff.

After collecting the change, Lin Ze went to the kitchen.

"Will you put this money in your bedroom later?"

“Okay, just put them in my bedside table. You put all the breadcrumbs, salad jars, and rice in the freezer. We’ll tidy them up, and your sister Lingzi won’t have to come all the way here,” Lin Yuning said, pointing to the bags next to the cabinet.

"Okay." Lin Ze agreed and bent down to start moving things.

But Lin Yuning was looking at the partially marinated pork chops in the transparent glass cabinet, as well as the unmarinated parts. The evenly pink meat lay quietly on the plate, each piece a good ingredient for making pork chop rice.

“What a pity,” she sighed, “we’ll just have to throw it away.”

For a long time.

The two of them finished their work.

Before Lin Ze went for a run, Lin Yuning hung all the house keys, big and small, around Lin Ze's neck.

She instructed, "I'm leaving the house and the shop to you now. Your Aunt Meiyue will pick me up later. I'll go to her place first, then head to the airport. Now, you're the manager of the pork cutlet shop. Remember to dispose of the pork cutlets, check on the kitchen occasionally, and call your sister Lingzi if you can't handle something."

"understood."

"I've given you the keys to the safe, the bedside table, the house, and the refrigerator. Don't lose them."

"Don't worry," Lin Ze assured him.

"Hey kid, go for a morning run."

Lin Yuning pinched Lin Ze's cheek and said in an annoyed tone.

It was clear that she wasn't in a good mood, perhaps because the arduous and stressful journey was about to begin, or perhaps because she wouldn't see Lin Ze for almost a week.

She was watching Lin Ze's figure as he went for his morning run.

There was a sense of reluctance to part.

"Why get married again... I'm speechless." Lin Yuning muttered as she walked back into the shop.

It is said that she took care of Lin Ze and raised him over the years, but how could she not also depend on Lin Ze?

……

(End of this chapter)