The Murphy Family Dinner

New York.

The Murphy family mansion.

Adam's dinner party completely threw Steven Murphy into disarray.

Therefore, he left work early and went home.

His father, Peter Murphy, has not yet returned.

Only his mother was at home.

Steven explained the situation.

"I see."

Murphy smiled and said, "You're doing this for the patient's own good. It's only a few hundred thousand dollars. As long as you're happy and can learn something, there's nothing wrong with doing this."

"Mom, why do you think Adam initiated this dinner party?"

Steven asked, puzzled.

"Perhaps it's a gesture of goodwill towards you."

Mrs. Murphy said dismissively, "You don't need to worry about what he thinks."

"Um!"

Steven was invigorated by his mother's domineering presence.

Yes.

He doesn't care what Adam thinks!

He can decide for himself what he wants!

With his doubts dispelled, Steven and his mother began to talk about some interesting things that happened at the hospital.

The mother and son were enjoying each other's company.

"The master is back."

The maid received a call from the apartment receptionist downstairs, told Mrs. Murphy, went to the door, and opened it.

The elevator that goes directly to the apartment building has arrived.

Peter Murphy, a pharmaceutical Peter, walked in with a cold expression.

"Dad."

Steven quickly stood up and greeted him.

Mrs. Murphy stepped forward, took her husband's briefcase, and helped him take off his coat.

"Um."

Peter Murphy glanced at his son and nodded slightly.

"I remember Adam Duncan was your classmate, right? You two have never been particularly close, so why did he invite us to dinner this time?"

"This."

Faced with his father's gaze, Steven immediately lost the domineering aura of the CEO that he had previously sensed from his mother.

Because his father is the real domineering CEO.

He is not.

"It's like this..."

Mrs. Murphy took over the conversation and casually recounted the story.

"Foolish!"

Peter Murphy frowned. "You're a doctor. What you should do is quietly improve your medical skills, use your expertise to impress your superiors, gain their recognition, and then perform more surgeries to further enhance your skills. It's a virtuous cycle. How can you spend money to buy surgeries?"

"Darling, what's wrong with this?"

Murphy smoothed things over, saying, "It's just a surgery, only a few hundred thousand dollars. Steven also said that it's a cutting-edge surgery and very valuable to learn from."

"What do you know?"

Peter rebuked, "Is this about money? Adam Duncan is a billionaire, the youngest billionaire ever. Have you ever seen him spend money like this? He never does. Even when Steven tried to take his surgery in public, he didn't spend money to get it back!"

"That's because he knew that Steven wasn't as rich."

Mrs. Murphy retorted.

"What money does Steven have?"

Peter's gaze sharpened Peter saw his usually virtuous wife become fiercely protective of her mother. "Is that money he earned himself? That's my money! No one is allowed to touch it without my permission."

Murphy immediately fell silent.

Steven lowered his head, remaining as quiet as a quail.

Peter's gaze softened, and he sighed, "Adam Duncan may not have as much money as I do, but he started his career in the arts, and his liquid assets even exceed mine."

Moreover, an artsy young man who has made so much money from scratch at such a young age should be more arrogant than anyone else. If he were to encounter something like this, he wouldn't hesitate at all, whether it was you or me.

But have you seen him do that?

No!

Not only did he not get angry or argue with you about the surgery, but he also took the initiative to contact us, hoping to resolve the conflict.

This is the most mature approach!

Steven and he were both classmates and colleagues.

Moreover, they both have everything they need, so they don't need to go through so much trouble and hardship to study medicine.

But they both did it anyway.

Why?

Because they are kindred spirits, they should have been best friends, and were the most likely and suitable to be best friends.

I said that back when Steven was in medical school.

But Steven didn't take it to heart.

Good!

Even if we can't be best friends, as long as we don't have conflicts or rivalries, being ordinary classmates is fine too.

But Steven, what are you doing right now?

Why did you deliberately take over his surgery and provoke a conflict with him?

Do you need a cutting-edge surgical procedure?

If you really want to do it, I can arrange for you to go to a place right away where cutting-edge surgeries can be performed every day!

Are you willing?

Steven lowered his head even further, a sense of regret rising within him.

"Peter."

Murphy called out softly, unable to bear it any longer.

"Well."

Peter his son so weak, Peter shook his head and sighed, "Fine, I won't talk about you becoming good friends with him. Let's get back to the matter of spending money on surgery. Even if you didn't steal Adam Duncan's surgery, you should never have done that."

"Why?"

Murphy was puzzled.

Steven also looked up at his father.

"Because this is not just a matter of a little money."

Peter said in a deep voice, "Once this news gets out, Steven will definitely be targeted. What if patients want Steven to reimburse them for all surgeries Steven has performed?"

Good!

Even if we don't need the money.

But what's the point of being a doctor who only performs surgery if you pay money?

Moreover, if we encounter someone who is not afraid of death and comes specifically to extort money, not to mention that we may not be able to plug this black hole, the most crucial question is how to guarantee Steven's safety.

If I remember correctly, there was a shooting at the Medical Center just a few days ago, right?

What I'm telling you is that the Medical Center is already considered good; there are far too many hospital shootings every year across the United States.

"If Steven's identity is exposed and he attracts everyone's attention, becoming the target of many malicious individuals, how dangerous will that be for him?"

"Ah!"

Mrs. Murphy was startled. "Is it that scary? Maybe, Steven, we should give up being doctors and go home to learn business from your father."

"Steven, what do you think?"

Peter Murphy looked at his son.

"I still want to be a doctor."

Steven's face turned a little pale, but he still insisted.

Just as his father said, he had everything, so the reason he went through so much hardship to study medicine was simply because he loved it.

"Okay, but you must keep a low profile. You can't keep paying to snatch surgeries anymore."

Peter reminded him, "You'll also have to sincerely apologize to Adam Duncan later!"

Just watch, he must have considered all these issues, and the reason he didn't directly have people promote "free medical care from Murphy" is because...

It's because he and you are similar in terms of personal wealth and career choice as doctors.

He simply wouldn't do something foolish that would result in mutual destruction unless absolutely necessary.

But if you keep provoking him, do you think he, who became famous at a young age and is full of youthful arrogance, will just keep tolerating it?

"Steven, listen to your father."

Murphy's attitude changed drastically.

"Um."

What could Steven say?

Night falls.

When Adam arrived, before he could even make a subtle threat, Peter pointed out his thoughts. Adam couldn't help but admire Peter's ability to start from scratch; it was no easy feat to succeed.

Adam accepted Steven's apology.

It is better to resolve enmity than to perpetuate it.

Not to mention that the opponent's strength far surpasses his.

However, Adam was very curious about the reason for Steven Murphy's sudden change.

"Nothing."

Steven lowered his head and said, "It's just that your reputation in the hospital is growing, and the gap between us is widening. I don't want you to pull so far ahead of me."

"Hehe."

Adam smiled.

After the dinner party.

Back at the apartment.

Adam dialed a number.

Zhou Shuren said: If you make a mistake, you must admit it; if you are to be punished, you must stand at attention!

Steven admitted his mistake, but he hasn't been punished yet. How can this be considered over yet...?