Liu Hui and Liang Jingyue lingered intimately in the room for a while before rushing back to the hospital; it was already four in the afternoon. As soon as Liu Hui and Liang Jingyue settled into the office, Mei Peng burst in, flustered, and announced, "Boss, you left in such a hurry yesterday that I forgot to tell you: we've completely run out of the medicine at the hospital. If we don't get a new supply tomorrow, we won't be able to treat the patients."

Liu Hui froze, immediately realizing Mei Peng was referring to the tonic health supplements. He nodded knowingly, signaling his understanding. He had been so busy lately that he had completely forgotten about the matter. Business at the hospital had been exceptionally good these past few days. Just the day before yesterday, he had exchanged a hundred kilograms of narcotics with Zeg for one thousand doses of AIDS medication, which he had then injected into IV drips and handed over to Mei Peng. He now had less than thirty kilograms of narcotics left. He had been so preoccupied with the genuine medicine that he forgot to prepare more of the health supplements meant to serve as camouflage. He needed to make more later; they absolutely could not jeopardize the hospital's lucrative operation, as making money was the foundation of his enterprise.

Next, Liu Hui discussed the matter of the Swiss bank accounts with Liang Jingyue, after which she returned to her own office. Not long after, the hospital closed for the day. Mei Peng had stayed up late with Liang Jingyue at the police station last night, and insisting on working today had left him utterly exhausted, so he had gone home early to rest. Liang Jingyue was still working overtime, as she hadn't finished dealing with the Swiss bank affairs.

Liu Hui went to Liang Jingyue’s office and saw her communicating with the Swiss bank, receiving a fax. He apologized softly to her, "Jingyue, once you finish with this fax, head home early. I still have some things to sort out and can’t keep you company tonight. I’ll come over to your place a bit later."

Liang Jingyue shook her head and said, "I'm fine. After what happened to my father, I’m terrified of losing the people close to me. I want to stay here and keep you company!"

"Silly girl, you aren't needed here to keep me company. Why don’t you go home and keep your father company? After what he’s been through, he needs you by his side right now! I’ll come find you once I’m done with my work," Liu Hui said with a smile.

Liang Jingyue considered it, then replied, "Alright. Contact me if anything comes up, and you need to be careful too."

Liu Hui smiled, just about to escort Liang Jingyue out of the hospital, when his phone suddenly rang. He took it out and saw it was Secretary Wei calling. As soon as he connected the call, Secretary Wei's voice came through.

"Little Liu, I have someone here who might be able to resolve the difficult situation your father-in-law is facing. You had better come over immediately."

"Ah, someone like that exists? Secretary Wei, please wait just a moment, I'm on my way now." Liu Hui abruptly hung up the phone.

Liu Hui paused for a moment, then called over Liang Jingyue, who was standing nearby, and said, "Jingyue, I have to go see someone right away—someone who might solve the trouble your father is in. I have a very important task that I need you to help me with now. Are you willing to help me?"

"Ahui, what important task is it? Is it very confidential? If it involves secrets, maybe you should wait until you get back to handle it yourself!" Seeing Liu Hui's serious expression, Liang Jingyue immediately demurred.

"Heh heh, I might be tied up for a long time meeting this person. If I wait until I get back, it will be too late, so please help me this once!" Liu Hui said, taking Liang Jingyue's hand with a smile.

"Fine then, what do you need me to do?" Liang Jingyue asked curiously.

"Come with me." Liu Hui took her hand and led her down to the basement.

Liang Jingyue had never been to Liu Hui's basement before and was quite curious about it. Liu Hui gestured to the various medicinal herbs piled up in the basement and told her, "These herbs are the raw materials for brewing the AIDS medicine. Their names are written on the packaging. We also have the complete equipment for decocting the medicine here. I'll give you the secret formula for brewing the medicine in a moment, and you can follow that recipe. See, we also have many glass bottles here. After brewing the medicine, you can fill these bottles individually."

"Ahui, this is such an important task, you should find someone else. I can't do it. I've never brewed Chinese medicine before. What if I ruin the batch and it can’t treat the illness?" Liang Jingyue was startled and immediately refused.

"Heh heh, of course, I entrust such an important matter to the person I trust the most. Be good, just help me this one time, I really have an urgent matter." Liu Hui wrapped his arm around Liang Jingyue and started using an endearing tone.

"Alright, I'll do it, but don't blame me if I don't brew it well." Liang Jingyue thought it over, then gritted her teeth and agreed.

"Jingyue, this secret formula absolutely cannot get out. This is the foundation of our happiness for the rest of our lives. But you look quite cute when you grit your teeth," Liu Hui chuckled, kissed her once, and handed her a handwritten formula.

Liu Hui opened the basement door and said to Liang Jingyue, "Jingyue, once you brew the medicine and bottle it, go home early. I'm off to handle my business. I'll come find you at your place when I'm done."

Liu Hui walked out, but suddenly the door opened again, startling Liang Jingyue so much that the formula slipped from her hand onto the floor. Liu Hui poked his head back in and said, "Jingyue, your palms are a little cold. Keep warm, don't catch a cold."

Following Secretary Wei's instructions, Liu Hui arrived at a very famous business clubhouse in Bashan City. Secretary Qin was already waiting at the entrance. Seeing Liu Hui arrive, he stepped forward to escort him. Liu Hui told his bodyguards to find a place to rest nearby, but Secretary Qin quickly insisted they didn't need to and led them directly into the main hall on the first floor.

Liu Hui followed Secretary Qin to a room on the third floor of the business clubhouse. Secretary Qin knocked lightly on the door and then ushered Liu Hui inside. It was a luxurious lounge, furnished with various recreational items. Secretary Wei was sitting on a sofa with two other men.

"Little Liu, you're here," Secretary Wei greeted him first as Liu Hui entered.

"Secretary Wei, I haven't kept you waiting, have I?" Liu Hui asked with a smile.

"Heh heh, just in time. Come, let me introduce you." Secretary Wei stood up and led Liu Hui toward the other two men.

"These two gentlemen are friends from the capital. This is Guo Jia, and this is Wang Peng."

"Heh heh, Boss Liu, we meet again!" This Guo Jia was the same man from the 2010 Year-End Appreciation Gala hosted by the municipal government.

"So it's you. I didn't expect to see you again so soon," Liu Hui said, shaking Guo Jia's hand with a smile.

"Hello, Boss Liu! I've long admired your reputation!" The man named Wang Peng, who looked to be in his early thirties, shook Liu Hui's hand with a smile.

"Little Liu, you already know Guo Jia? That’s even better; you're all acquaintances now," Secretary Wei said, relieved that they already knew each other, saving him the trouble of introductions.

"Secretary Wei, Mr. Guo Jia and I met at the year-end appreciation event, but there were too many people there for a detailed conversation. This is my first time meeting Mr. Wang Peng," Liu Hui explained to Secretary Wei.

"Little Liu, Guo Jia specifically asked me to arrange a meeting with you when he came to Bashan. That’s why I set this up. Who knew you had already met," Secretary Wei explained.

"Heh heh, Boss Liu, didn't we say at the reception that we were friends from then on? I didn't have much business in Bashan this time, I just wanted to meet new friends. Coincidentally, Uncle Wei mentioned you might be in some trouble, so I asked him to arrange this meeting to see if I could offer any assistance," Guo Jia said with a smile.

"You don't need to call me Boss Liu; it sounds too distant. You look about my age, how about I call you Brother Guo, and you can call me Little Liu or Brother Liu?"

"I couldn't ask for more. Brother Liu is certainly straightforward; I like that. I’ve heard about your father-in-law’s current predicament. Several people from the Ministry of Public Security were inexplicably poisoned at his restaurant, and one of the victims is a relative of a high-ranking official from above. They are furious and want to find the mastermind. If your father-in-law can't find the real poisoner, he could face serious trouble," Guo Jia stated.

"There’s clearly foul play involved here; how can they blame my father-in-law? Can’t even you handle something like this?" Liu Hui's expression shifted slightly.

"I can't, but perhaps Wang Peng has a way!" Guo Jia pointed toward Wang Peng beside him.

"Brother Liu, I can issue a nationwide warrant for that fugitive chef. Once we find that chef and clarify the truth of the matter, your father-in-law will be fine," Wang Peng said with a smile.

"Little Liu, Wang Peng is a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Public Security, but he isn't in the same system as those poisoned people, so he doesn't have direct influence. However, he oversees warrants and national listings. As long as he orders a nationwide manhunt, if that chef hasn't left China, he will absolutely be found. Rest assured," Guo Jia explained quickly, noticing Liu Hui seemed disappointed.

"In that case, thank you very much, Brother Wang. I plan to offer a substantial reward to capture that chef; I wonder if that complies with national regulations?" Liu Hui inquired.

"Heh heh, if I say it complies, it complies. I know you’re anxious. Don't worry, leave this matter to me; we'll have results soon enough," Wang Peng chuckled.

"Little Liu, don't worry. If we ultimately can't find this chef, I’ll brazenly plead with my family’s elder to intervene. He carries significant weight; that will surely sort things out," Guo Jia declared, slapping his chest.

"Then I sincerely thank you both," Liu Hui expressed his gratitude honestly.

"Heh heh, we're like brothers now, why be so formal? We rarely meet, so how about we have a good time tonight?" Guo Jia said cheerfully.

"We certainly should celebrate. This is my first time meeting Brother Liu; we won't stop drinking tonight," Wang Peng laughed loudly.

Liu Hui’s mouth twitched. He recalled someone saying the exact same thing in front of him before, only to turn pale from being outmatched by Liu Hui’s own tolerance for alcohol. But that person was long gone from this world; he had actually been a decent fellow.

Guo Jia clapped his hands, and instantly a hostess from the club entered. He instructed her, "Bring up our things." The hostess immediately left to make the arrangements.

Qian Yu Chu Hai still requests recommendations and bookmarks as usual. Thank you!