Having twenty-odd madmen show up at once, especially when they are all doctors, was likely to draw the attention of so-called 'experts.'

Zhang Yang didn't much care. The venom from the fox-tailed mink had never been documented before; it would be impossible for them to research it. At most, it would just be classified as a newly emerged, mysterious toxin.

He had experienced this sort of thing before in his previous life, back when he was an 'expert' himself.

It wasn't uncommon for the medical community to discover new, unknown viruses. Those who made the discovery would often be quite excited, studying it thoroughly in hopes of gaining fame from the opportunity.

"Ring! Ring! Ring!"

Just as he set down the newspaper, his phone began to blare again. Flash immediately sprang from the canvas bag, using its small paws to bring Zhang Yang’s phone over.

Mi Xue happened to be coming out and looked quite surprised by the sight.

The previous Lightning had been clever, but never this astute. She didn't know that after Flash's loyalty level broke past eighty, Zhang Yang and Flash had become much more attuned to each other, often reading each other's minds. When the phone rang, Flash sensed Zhang Yang was about to retrieve it and moved ahead to fetch it for him.

"Little fellow, you'll get extra rewards later!"

Zhang Yang affectionately stroked Flash's small head. Flash immediately squinted its eyes and smiled, looking incomparably cute.

Shadow also hopped over, chirping with a 'jiji' sound, as if protesting Zhang Yang’s favoritism, or perhaps asserting that what Flash could do, it could also accomplish.

Zhang Yang didn't have time to attend to Shadow’s protest now. He glanced at the incoming number and pressed the answer key directly.

"Dr. Zhang, this is Xie Hui. The person from yesterday has been sent to the police station. We found out he repeatedly framed customers. Unless something unexpected happens, he'll get at least five years. We’ve also located several of the framed customers and apologized to them!"

The call was from Xie Hui, and as soon as it connected, he stated the resolution.

In just one day, Xie Hui had uncovered so much and sent the perpetrator to the station; it was proof that he had truly been diligent.

Zhang Yang nodded. "Manager Xie, thank you. I apologize for the trouble!"

"What trouble is there to speak of? I should be thanking you. You helped us root out a blight on the herd. After the investigation, I realized just how many terrible things he had done—it's shocking!"

Xie Hui chuckled, then continued, "But you’re being too modest, Doctor. Your sister-in-law works here, and you didn't even mention it? You kept me completely in the dark!"

"Ah, well, she asked me not to say anything. She just wanted to hone her skills herself!"

Zhang Yang chuckled sheepishly and exchanged a few pleasantries with Xie Hui before hanging up. The security captain at Hongfa Supermarket had been dealt with. Even without Zhang Yang, Xie Hui wouldn't have let him off after learning of his deeds; the severity of the punishment might just have differed.

Besides that security captain, quite a few others had been disciplined this time.

For him to become a captain so young and act so recklessly meant he must have had backing. Xie Hui hadn't shown any mercy this time; no matter who was implicated, the investigation went all the way to the bottom.

Those who made minor mistakes received warnings, but anyone who crossed the established line was dealt with according to regulations.

Xie Hui’s heavy-handed crackdown sent ripples throughout the entire supermarket, making many sense the gravity of the situation. Besides Zhou Yaozong being sent to the police station, every security guard implicated in the matter was fired. If they knew the captain was wrong and still colluded with him, the company would not keep them, regardless of their excuses.

Three high-level executives were also dismissed, including the Vice President in charge of the Security Department. He was a fellow townsman of Zhou Yaozong’s, and Zhou Yaozong had offered him benefits. He was Zhou Yaozong's protection umbrella within the supermarket; without him, Zhou Yaozong likely wouldn't have dared to be so audacious.

This sudden crackdown made many in the supermarket feel a sense of danger and finally understood the resolve of the higher-ups.

Within the company, various rumors were circulating. Some said that Mi Xue, the prettiest girl in the supermarket, knew the big boss, and that Zhou Yaozong was swiftly dealt with precisely because he offended her. Others claimed Mi Xue had a formidable boyfriend whom even the big boss feared, which was why he acted so diligently.

No matter how the rumors spread, they all revolved around Mi Xue, and everyone understood that Zhou Yaozong fell because of her. This instantly made Mi Xue the most talked-about name in the supermarket. Before, people knew her only for her beauty and her personality, but now, an element of awe was added: her connections. Being linked to the big boss, no matter the nature of the relationship, demanded respect. Those who had previously pursued Mi Xue and tried to pester her relentlessly quietly dropped their pursuits—a result Zhang Yang achieved without even trying.

After breakfast, Mi Xue looped her arm through Zhang Yang’s as they left. She was completely unaware of the upheaval at the supermarket; she was simply enjoying the bliss of their reunion after a short separation.

In the morning, Mi Xue insisted on dragging Zhang Yang to the old district, where they spent hours browsing from shop to shop.

The goods here were much cheaper than in the large malls, but here, Mi Xue could genuinely feel the joy of shopping. Everything here was affordable for her. Unlike the major department stores where a single outfit could cost hundreds, thousands, or even several thousands, and Zhang Yang always ended up footing the bill. Ultimately, Mi Xue was a girl with a strong sense of self.

When the two were alone, time always flew by too quickly. Mi Xue hadn't realized it, but after buying just two outfits, it was already lunchtime. These two outfits she bought for Zhang Yang had cost half a month of her salary.

"Should we go back to cook ourselves, or eat somewhere else?" Zhang Yang asked with a smile, checking the time.

Mi Xue pondered for a moment, then murmured softly, "Let's go to Sister Zhou's place. I’m craving chicken feet!"

"Sounds good, let's go now!"

Zhang Yang nodded. Sister Zhou's chicken feet were indeed delicious, and hearing Mi Xue mention them made him nostalgic too.

Sister Zhou’s noodle shop was on the 'Street of Lost Souls' near the school, which was quite a walk from where they were. The two immediately hailed a taxi; until Zhang Yang's own car was delivered, they had to rely on taxis.

"Ring! Ring! Ring!"

As soon as they got into the cab, the phone rang again. Zhang Yang reached out, only to watch in amazement as his phone slowly poked its head out of the bag.

Shadow, the little rascal, was using its body to painstakingly push the phone upwards.

"Zhi zhi zhi!"

Flash immediately jumped down from Zhang Yang’s body, snatched the phone from Shadow, and then, with a beaming smile, handed it to Zhang Yang. Its action provoked a fierce protest from Shadow. Shadow jumped out and propped itself up on its two hind legs, gesturing angrily at Zhang Yang. It was trying to tell him that it was the one who took out the phone this time, and Flash was stealing its credit.

The antics of the two little creatures made Mi Xue beside them laugh uncontrollably. Their squabble for attention was truly endearing.

"Alright, I know it was your credit. You’ll get a reward later too!"

Zhang Yang said this while checking the call. Shadow chirped triumphantly at Flash, and the two resumed their squabble. Finally, Mi Xue had to pick up Flash to separate them.

Zhang Yang looked at the number and immediately froze.

The call was from Zhu Zhixiang—the Director of the Third Hospital. If it wasn't something special, Zhu Zhixiang certainly wouldn't call him, especially not at this hour.

Zhang Yang's first instinct was that something had happened—and something major—otherwise, Zhu Zhixiang wouldn't call him personally right before the noon meal.

Emergencies were common in hospitals; Zhang Yang was used to that from his past life. He sensed something was wrong but remained calm, pressing the answer key. While answering, he wondered who could be in trouble. His greatest worry was Wang Chen, who was currently at the Third Hospital. Logically, Wang Chen shouldn't have any issues. His injuries were severe, but he had long passed the critical stage; now, all he needed was recovery, which could be managed even in a standard hospital, let alone the Third Hospital. However, Wang Chen’s temperament made him uneasy, which was why he immediately thought—

"Zhang Yang, are you free? Get to the hospital immediately!"

The moment the call connected, Zhu Zhixiang’s stern voice came through. Listening to his tone, Zhang Yang knew his premonition was correct.

"I'm on my way right now!"

"Good. I'll have Old Wu explain the situation to you first. Hurry up and get over here!"

Zhu Zhixiang's voice sounded slightly relieved. Soon, Wu Youdao took the phone. On the call, Wu Youdao explained the situation to Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang hadn't been wrong; the hospital was facing an emergency, but it wasn't Wang Chen—it was another patient.

This patient had suffered acute, sudden-onset asthma and experienced an allergic reaction during surgery. He was now in the Intensive Care Unit.

The other specialists at the hospital were helpless. They had initially intended to transfer him to the Provincial Hospital, but upon learning the details, the Provincial Hospital refused the transfer, only sending two authoritative experts to assist. This patient's condition was too severe.

Frankly, this was an accident caused by the Third Hospital itself. The Provincial Hospital wasn't willing to clean up their mess, nor could they fully handle it; sending experts was already a considerable gesture. Unfortunately, these two experts were also unable to find a solution. It was only at this point that someone suggested inviting Zhang Yang to try. It wasn't that they didn't trust Zhang Yang, but he wasn't currently on duty, and subconsciously, they didn't want to rely on him every time they hit a wall, as if a young man like him was more capable than all of them combined.

After learning these basic facts, Zhang Yang hung up. While answering the call, he had already instructed the taxi driver to change course for the Third Hospital. The old district wasn't far from the hospital, and by the time the call ended, they were nearly there.

"Mi Xue, if you’re hungry, get something to eat first. I have work to do!" Zhang Yang said to Mi Xue as he quickly walked out of the cab.

An allergic reaction during surgery wasn't a minor issue. Generally, various allergy tests are conducted before an operation; the most common is an anesthetic allergy, which would prompt a change in plans and cancellation of the surgery. If it wasn't detected beforehand but occurred during the procedure, any type of allergy could lead to severe consequences. The situation now was dire; according to Old Wu’s description, the aftermath was extremely serious—the patient was in shock and in imminent danger of losing his life.

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I relaxed a bit yesterday and couldn't control myself, drinking too much and failing to update last night. I won't make any excuses; I'll make up for it today. Once again, I apologize to my friends!