Zhang Yang slowly scanned the area, everything that had just happened in the restaurant now clear in his mind. He knew exactly who had called those [Police] and what their objective was.

As his gaze swept over them, those [Police] felt an inexplicable jolt in their hearts, taking an involuntary half-step back without even realizing it. As for Doctor Lu, he didn't dare meet Zhang Yang's eyes at all.

"What are you afraid of? Without a medical license, he can't perform surgery. Didn't that other doctor just say it’s against the law and punishable by imprisonment!"

Wei Lehu shouted from the back of the crowd, instantly snapping the bewildered [Police] into action.

These [Police] were well aware that this group of people had offended the County Magistrate's son, and moreover, the son of the renowned Wei Lehai of Gao City County. All they needed was an excuse to arrest this group.

"You, do you have a medical license!"

The leading [Police] officer immediately puffed up with confidence, pointing directly at Zhang Yang from across Yan Yifei and Qiao Yihong, demanding an answer with righteous indignation.

"I do."

Zhang Yang's reply was even more assured, throwing the [Police] officer off balance.

The officer’s eyes widened. Doctor Lu, standing nearby, blurted out instantly, "Aren't you a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)?"

Everyone had formed a preconceived notion about Zhang Yang being a TCM doctor, so no one had considered that Zhang Yang had actually graduated from Clinical Medicine.

Just then, Zhang Yang calmly added another sentence: "Who told you TCM practitioners don't have medical licenses? Although, I seem to have forgotten my certification document at home."

"Cough, cough!"

The leading [Police] officer coughed twice violently. Zhang Yang's half-finished sentence felt like a heavy stone slamming into his chest, nearly making him choke with anger.

"Forgot it? I know whether you have it or not. Since you don't have a medical license, you need to come with us!"

Hearing Zhang Yang's words, the officer immediately put on a stern face and pointed at Zhang Yang.

As soon as the words fell, the [Police] officers who followed him moved to apprehend Zhang Yang. However, this time, not only did Qu Meilan and Li Juan block them, but even the family they had just had dinner with stood alongside Qu Meilan and the others, obstructing the [Police] from taking Zhang Yang.

"What are you doing arresting people!"

"On what grounds are you arresting him!"

"Didn't you see our child was just saved by him? What right do you have to arrest someone!"

"We didn't see you show up when the child was being saved, but now you're so eager to make arrests!"

Standing in front, they all bombarded the [Police] with accusations. They were ordinary people, but Zhang Yang had saved their child; they were grateful to him and couldn't bear to see their benefactor arrested by the [Police]!

Although they couldn't afford to offend these [Police] or those young masters, in that moment, every single one of them stepped forward to defend Zhang Yang.

Even the group of doctors who preferred to stay out of it, especially Doctor Ge, stepped forward. He frowned and said to the [Police], "Officer, there is a specific reason for this incident. That child was in critical condition. If this young man hadn't bravely stepped in, the child likely wouldn't have survived until the ambulance arrived. Furthermore, this young man claims to have a medical license; he must be employed by a major hospital somewhere. Perhaps you could contact his hospital to verify his credentials?"

This Doctor Ge, the elder TCM practitioner from that group, looked to be in his fifties. He stood with an unhurried, refined manner, radiating an aura that suggested he was no ordinary person.

Moreover, those around him treated him with great courtesy, making it clear he was a person of high standing.

Seeing him step forward to speak on his behalf, Zhang Yang looked at him more closely. This man's demeanor was quite similar to Guo Yong's.

Zhang Yang estimated that Doctor Ge was likely the director of a major hospital in Xizhou, but he wondered why he and this group were visiting Gao City County.

"This..."

The leading [Police] officer looked at Doctor Ge. He too sensed something different about the man and seemed hesitant to push too hard, afraid of offending him.

He was merely a squad leader in a small county police station and couldn't afford to offend anyone. If this person really had influence, no one could protect him.

After a moment of hesitation, he turned his head and subtly glanced back at the group of young masters hiding far in the background.

Wei Lehu’s eyes were now bloodshot. He cared neither whether Zhang Yang had a medical license nor about the background of the stepping-out Doctor Ge. He was determined to have the people who had publicly embarrassed him taken to the police station to be tortured and humiliated.

He didn't even notice that several of the young masters from Xizhou City accompanying him flinched and instinctively stepped back after clearly seeing Doctor Ge’s appearance, ceasing to speak loudly and standing meekly instead.

"Confirm over the phone what? Who knows if he's just spouting nonsense! Take them to the station first; if there are issues, they can be discussed at the bureau!"

Seeing the squad leader looking at him, Wei Lehu immediately roared, simultaneously kicking Wei Bo.

Wei Bo snapped back to reality. At this moment, he could only align himself with Wei Lehu, so he quickly echoed the sentiment.

Doctor Ge frowned deeply, casting a look first at Wei Lehu and Wei Bo, and then sweeping his gaze over the Xizhou City young masters standing with them.

Under Doctor Ge's scrutiny, those Xizhou young masters subconsciously retreated another step, completely distancing themselves from Wei Lehu and Wei Bo. However, Wei Lehu and Wei Bo were entirely focused on Zhang Yang and didn't notice this development.

Hearing Wei Lehu’s shout, and seeing the County Magistrate’s son, Wei Bo, share the same attitude, the squad leader sighed inwardly. At least today, Zhang Yang and the others would certainly be taken to the police station.

"You need to come with us. Any issues can be discussed at the police headquarters. And, if anyone dares to obstruct our arrest again, you will all be arrested for obstructing official duty!"

The squad leader shouted this at the family, which stunned them into silence. They were just ordinary folks from Gao City County and couldn't possibly afford to offend these [Police]. Yet, with their benefactor standing behind them, although they didn't dare resist openly, they refused to leave and continued to stand in the way.

Zhang Yang gently shook his head, signaling to the little ones, Wuying and Shandian, who were preparing to act, and restraining Yan Yifei and Qiao Yihong. He then stepped forward, placing himself in front of the leading [Police] officer.

"Benefactor..."

The mother of the rescued child called out softly as Zhang Yang moved forward, her voice filled with worry but utterly helpless.

As Zhang Yang stepped out, Doctor Ge reached into his pocket, pulled out a phone, turned aside, dialed a number, and began speaking.

Meanwhile, the thugs outside who had been poisoned and fainted were being loaded into ambulances. Due to the large number, two more ambulances had arrived, and several doctors and nurses entered the restaurant with their teams.

Everyone automatically cleared a path, and the medical personnel rushed straight to the injured child. Upon seeing that the child had already been properly attended to, they were all quite surprised.

Knowing this family were ordinary people, Zhang Yang turned to the child's mother and said, "Take your child to the hospital first. Don't worry, everything is fine here."

Hearing Zhang Yang, the family left with the doctors and nurses, taking the child by ambulance to the hospital, though they left a few members behind at the restaurant.

Once the ambulances pulled away, this minor incident didn't slow the [Police] down. They had already positioned themselves behind Zhang Yang and his group, ready to take them all away.

Seeing Zhang Yang approach him voluntarily, the leading officer finally let out a sigh of relief.

"Do you dare take me?"

However, Zhang Yang had no intention of leaving with the officer. Instead, he asked casually, reached into his clothes, pulled out a card, and held it up close to the squad leader's face, saying calmly, "While I didn't bring my medical license, I did bring this. I wonder if you recognize it."

"What is this?"

The squad leader instinctively took the card from Zhang Yang's hand, examined it. The card bore Zhang Yang's photo, with only a name and a number next to it.

AC... what does this mean... the squad leader muttered, flipping the card over. Printed on the back were the three characters for the State Security Bureau (Guo An Ju) and the emblem of the Bureau.

"Ah!"

With a sharp cry, the squad leader looked up at Zhang Yang as if he had seen a ghost. The hand holding the card trembled uncontrollably. He stuttered several times at Zhang Yang but couldn't form a complete sentence.

"You, you, you are..."

Taking the card back from the [Police] officer's hand, Zhang Yang gave a cold laugh and then said, "Now, I request that you immediately summon your County Magistrate, County Party Secretary, and your County Police Chief. You can ask them to verify whether my identification is also fake."

The leading [Police] officer was already sweating profusely. The card felt distinctly different in his hand, and coupled with Zhang Yang's expression and demeanor, he was completely convinced that this man was connected to the mysterious State Security Bureau.

This scene also stunned the previously triumphant Wei Lehu and Wei Bo. They couldn't understand why the officer’s attitude had changed so drastically after looking at the card Zhang Yang showed him.

Doctor Ge had already finished his call. He turned to look over and realized something was amiss.

"Mr. Zhang, perhaps there is some misunderstanding in this matter..."

The [Police] officer’s face crumpled, his attitude a complete 180-degree reversal from before.