The next morning, Liu Hui arrived at the basement. Less than six hours had passed, and Zhou Tengyun was still unconscious, undergoing treatment in the biological healing tank. The gruesome hole in his leg was beginning to close, though the milky white liquid obscured a clear view of the progress.

Liu Hui couldn't quite figure out the mechanics of it; treatment in the tank, whether for major or minor injuries, invariably required a full twelve hours to achieve complete recovery. Based on this timeline, Zhou Tengyun should wake up sometime that afternoon. He left a brief note for Zhou Tengyun in the basement, scribbled a few lines, and then headed off to work.

Shaken by the previous night's terror, Huang Huali was deeply concerned for Liu Hui’s safety. He specifically dispatched four cars and eight bodyguards for Liu Hui’s close protection. The entourage arrived at Han Tang Hospital, only to find the streets surrounding the facility swarming with police from a distance. The officers had cordoned off the roads leading to Han Tang, barring all non-essential vehicles from entry. Upon seeing Liu Hui’s convoy, the police inquired about their identities, quickly contacted the person in charge inside the hospital, and only after receiving approval from the management were the vehicles allowed onto the hospital grounds.

In order to preserve the crime scene, Han Tang Hospital had refrained from any clean-up. They had only removed items that might potentially cause them trouble later. Consequently, the entrance area was a wreck, with large pools of blood staining the ground. However, the black-clad assailants who had died there had all been moved; their original positions were now marked by white chalk outlines. The police had already erected a cordon at the entrance. Liu Hui and his bodyguards alighted from the cars, carefully stepping over the tape, and made their way to his office.

Mei Peng had arrived even earlier than Liu Hui and was already waiting for him in the office.

“Boss, there’s heavy security outside today. I’ve already had Liu Lin notify the hospital staff to take two days off, starting today. They can return to normal work once the police lift the lockdown.”

“En, it’s definitely not a good time for the staff to be working. Giving them two days off is a good call; you handled that well.”

“Also, Secretary Wei from the Municipal Committee, Director Zhao from the Municipal State Security Bureau, and Group Leader Jiang from the Special Operations Team are waiting for you in the conference room. They’ve been here quite a while,” Mei Peng murmured.

“Have you spoken with them?”

“No in-depth discussion. They casually asked me a few things, and I told them I left the hospital very early last night and know nothing about what happened,” Mei Peng said cautiously.

“Very good. Neither of us was here last night, so we know nothing. We must stick to that story,” Liu Hui chuckled.

“Oh, Boss, why didn’t Third Brother come with you? Wasn’t he staying at your place last night?” Mei Peng suddenly noticed Zhou Tengyun’s absence and found it strange.

“That… Third Brother has some personal matters to attend to. He might not get to the hospital until the afternoon,” Liu Hui hesitated, deciding not to tell Mei Peng about the previous night’s attack.

As they were talking, Liang Jingyue and Liu Lin pushed the door open and entered together. Liang Jingyue’s face was pale. The moment she stepped in, she grabbed Liu Hui and meticulously checked his body for any injuries.

“Jingyue, I told you I’m fine, why are you examining me like this?” Liu Hui laughed.

“I was worried! Hearing about such a massive incident at the hospital last night, with so many casualties, I’ve been terrified and worried sick,” Liang Jingyue said, her eyes welling up as she spoke.

“Am I not right here, perfectly fine? We actually planned to stay up all night chatting last night, but I felt sleepy later on, so I parted ways with Mei Second Brother and the others and left the hospital for home very early. We know absolutely nothing about what happened afterward,” Liu Hui patted Liang Jingyue’s head.

“Truly, heaven must have blessed us. It’s a good thing you weren't at the scene. But who would attack our hospital like that? And cause so many deaths? We haven’t offended anyone, have we?” Liang Jingyue was completely baffled.

“Secretary Wei from the Municipal Committee and Director Zhao from the State Security Bureau are waiting for me in the conference room. They probably came to tell me who the enemy is,” Liu Hui replied.

“In that case, hurry up and ask them! I’ll wait here for you to return,” Liang Jingyue released Liu Hui.

Liu Hui exchanged a meaningful glance with Mei Peng, who understood immediately and quickly ushered Liu Hui away from the office. Reaching the hospital conference room, Mei Peng stopped, allowing Liu Hui to enter alone. The conference room was thick with smoke. Secretary Wei sat on the sofa, frowning as he smoked, while Director Zhao of the State Security Bureau paced restlessly back and forth. Standing motionless behind him was Jiang Nanyi.

The moment Liu Hui entered, he seized Secretary Wei’s arm and exclaimed with feigned panic, “Secretary Wei, you must deliver justice for us! Our hospital has always been a model of law-abiding conduct, we haven’t provoked anyone, yet last night someone stormed our premises to murder and commit arson, intending to wipe us out. They severely threatened our lives. I’m seriously considering closing the hospital down.”

Before Secretary Wei could speak, Director Zhao, who had been pacing, interjected, “Boss Liu, don’t be afraid. We have already established heavy security around your hospital. Nothing like this will happen a second time.”

“What? There might be a second incident? What am I supposed to do then?” Liu Hui pretended not to grasp the implication of Director Zhao’s words.

“Ahem, Director Zhao meant that such a thing absolutely will not happen again. Little Liu, rest assured,” Secretary Wei soothed Liu Hui.

“But weren't the personnel from Special Operations Team Nine providing protection before? And this still happened?” Liu Hui pressed on, unwilling to let the matter drop.

“Group Leader Jiang, I expect you to provide a thorough explanation of exactly what transpired here. I will be contacting your superiors,” Secretary Wei said loudly to Jiang Nanyi standing beside him.

“This… I have nothing to say. Please forgive me, Boss Liu,” Jiang Nanyi replied, shame etched on his face.

“Didn't you mention reporting to someone? Doesn't that person have an explanation either?” Liu Hui was still quite angry. The hospital attack happened immediately after Special Operations Team Nine withdrew; it was hard to believe there wasn't something fishy going on.

“That person just left Bashan,” Director Zhao spat out the words with palpable resentment.

“I see,” Liu Hui began stroking his chin thoughtfully.

Just then, Secretary Wei’s phone rang. He picked it up, listened for a moment, and then hung up. He said with a blank expression, “The special investigation team sent from above has arrived at Bashan Airport. They will be merging the investigation into the murder of Lin Dao and the attack on Han Tang Hospital. To thoroughly uncover the truth behind these two incidents, the central government has dispatched the most capable personnel in the country.”

“In that case, Group Leader Jiang’s team should withdraw from Han Tang Hospital immediately. The security of Han Tang Hospital will be handled by our State Security Bureau. My superiors will communicate the specifics with yours,” Director Zhao stated without courtesy.

“You can have anyone you like provide security, but the most important thing right now is to lift the lockdown immediately. My hospital needs to be open for business!” Liu Hui said coolly.

Secretary Wei and Director Zhao exchanged a look. Then, Director Zhao walked out. Jiang Nanyi hesitated for a moment before following him out.

“Secretary Wei, I am just an honest businessman. I only wish to conduct my business peacefully, without so much drama and upheaval. I wonder when my wish might come true?” Liu Hui said with resignation.

“Little Liu, to achieve anything significant in Huaxia, one must confront all sorts of dangers and trials; that is simply the reality of the situation here. Perhaps that will change in the future! But as long as I am in Bashan, I guarantee I will resolve every trouble you encounter.” Secretary Wei felt deeply ashamed that Liu Hui’s hospital had been attacked, and he tried to console Liu Hui.

“Then I thank Secretary Wei for your concern,” Liu Hui said gratefully.

As they were about to delve deeper into conversation, Secretary Wei’s phone rang again. He looked at the caller ID and answered.

“Hello, is this Little Wei? What is it?” Secretary Wei asked in a calm tone.

“What? You’re telling me you were arrested at the police station?” Secretary Wei sounded astonished.

“Ah? The police, colluding with local hooligans, are attempting to assault you?” Secretary Wei exclaimed in alarm.

“You’ve already trashed the police station, taken control of all the officers, and now you occupy the building?” Secretary Wei’s voice began to tremble.

“Heavens! The police have called for the Armed Police, and they have surrounded the station? You are currently in a standoff?” Secretary Wei felt like hitting his head against the wall.

“No way! You contacted Division Commander Ma from the Military Region, and his guard unit is rushing over in tanks?” Secretary Wei’s face turned ashen.

“Stop! Don’t say another word. I’ll be right there. Do not do anything else; wait for me before taking any further action,” Secretary Wei broke out in a cold sweat, fumbling in his pocket for a handkerchief to wipe his brow.

“Secretary Wei, what’s wrong? You don’t look well?” Liu Hui asked with concern.

“Little Liu, I have an extremely urgent matter to deal with right now. I must leave. We can discuss your issues another day,” Secretary Wei said, his face draining of color.

“Secretary Wei, I just overheard you mentioning something happened to Little Wei. Which Little Wei are you referring to?” Liu Hui’s mind started racing.

“Who else could it be? It’s Wei Chao from Dream Group, of course! Now I have to clean up his mess again, and this time it’s escalated so severely. Me, a dignified Municipal Committee Secretary, having to handle such ridiculous nonsense,” Secretary Wei’s expression soured at the thought.

“If Secretary Wei has urgent business, please go ahead. We can discuss our matters later,” Liu Hui said understandingly.

Secretary Wei hurried out, summoning his secretary, Little Qin, and departed in haste.

Liu Hui was filled with a sense of awe. He hadn't expected Wei Chao to possess such influence—to be able to directly seize a police station due to police brutality, and even mobilize troops from the Military Region—truly incredible. Just as he was about to leave, he spotted a wallet lying on the floor. He picked it up and opened it, revealing a family photograph. Secretary Wei was smiling brilliantly in the picture, flanked by his wife and his stunning daughter.

Liu Hui’s face suddenly turned deathly pale because he recognized Secretary Wei’s beautiful daughter as the sports car beauty from last night.

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