Special Forces Medic-Chapter 601 - 567 Just Passing By

When Xiao Lin mentioned this, Director Zhao began to feel beads of sweat forming on his back. This wasn’t the first time someone said this in the past few days. He was aware of the things Xiao Lin did outside. Because he’s related to Lin Zhifang, no one dared to say anything about it. He’d occasionally turn a blind eye to Xiao Lin taking a bit of advantage, as long as it wasn’t too excessive.

Sometimes, this kid showed some understanding. During the holidays, he’d slip Director Zhao a red envelope. Given that he was in the habit of not biting the hand that feeds, he often didn’t have much room to raise his voice. But now, everything has come together all at once.

"Xiao Lin isn’t usually like this. Could there be some misunderstanding?"

"Whether or not it’s a misunderstanding, I will find out. Since it’s now on the record, I will handle it according to your case files." Hua Qingyi shook the case files in his hand rather unceremoniously.

"This is the transcript of your officers taking the case just now. I also have a recording of him. It doesn’t matter who’s backing him; his political identity can still be stripped away."

"Young Master Hua, considering this kid is also Director Lin’s relative, can’t you spare him on Lin’s account?"

"Can matters like these be spared lightly? You should know that putting a pen to this can potentially frame an innocent person without verifying the facts. Such a person isn’t suitable to be a police officer." Hua Qingyi was unceremoniously raising Xiao Lin to a higher level, as a warning to others. This should be his first step into the political arena, and the reform of the North District was just his starting point. If no one wanted to govern the North District, it was the best stepping stone for him to enter the political stage.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lin naturally understood what he meant. He cast a sympathetic glance at Director Zhao and chose to remain silent in this matter.

The news of Lin Zhifang being taken away by Dragon Soul hasn’t spread, has it? It seems the people here are quite in the dark.

"Naturally, if someone like this exists, they should certainly be punished." Following Hua Qingyi’s lead, Director Zhao no longer insisted. He had done his best, but Xiao Lin was simply unlucky, and there was no point in sticking his neck out for such a person.

"If there’s nothing else, can we leave now?" Xiao Lin naturally didn’t think he needed to make a statement; this was an extra matter. Dan Qing was still waiting at the inn.

"This statement..."

"I just happened to be passing by and saved someone, that’s all. It doesn’t matter if a statement is made or not."

"Just happened to be passing by? May I ask why a doctor was wandering outside in the middle of the night?" The voice came from outside the door. Xiao Lin raised his eyes and, sure enough, he faced an old adversary even here.

"Mu Forensics, what a coincidence."

"You know each other!" Director Zhao turned and glanced, only seeing the forensic officer but not that beautiful captain. "Where is Captain Wu?"

"What a coincidence, indeed. May I ask why Young Master Xiao is here?" In Mu Rongyun’s eyes, Director Zhao didn’t exist. The moment he stepped into the police station, his focus was on Xiao Lin.

"Just having a walk around. I heard there are a lot of capable people on Xuefu Road, so I came to take a look."

"Is that so?" Mu Rongyun put the case down on the ground, clearly not someone to be fooled by Xiao Lin’s words. He stepped forward to stand face-to-face with Xiao Lin. "Discovered anything new?" His voice was low, only audible to the two of them.

"Of course, and it’s quite a big discovery." Xiao Lin curved his lips, unafraid to let him know; in fact, he wished to tell him.

"Oh, congratulations then." There seemed to be a hint of sarcasm in his voice. Xiao Lin sensed that Mu Rongyun was unusually irritable today, which was unlike the composed opponent he thought he knew.

"Hey, what are you two doing?" Wu Shuang, who followed Mu Rongyun in short rapid steps to barely keep up, rushed in only to see these two almost face-to-face, with Hua Qingyi looking on eagerly, not intending to intervene. "This is a police station, not a place for you to mess around."

"Which eye of yours saw me messing around?" Xiao Lin revealed his face from the hidden side and shouted angrily at Wu Shuang’s indiscriminate accusations. This scenario confused Director Zhao; the only thing he discerned was that this unfamiliar doctor seemed to be someone of importance, thankfully not offended. He discreetly retreated behind his desk, wisely avoiding interfering with them.

"Watch your mouth." Without turning back, Mu Rongyun lightly grasped Xiao Lin’s collar.

"What do you mean?" Xiao Lin, caught by his collar, found himself in Mu Rongyun’s grip. The air filled with a tension akin to an impending snowstorm, so palpable that even the seated Director Zhao could feel it. Holding a cup of alcohol, he hesitated, unsure whether to drink.

"Young Master Hua, aren’t you going to step in and stop them?"

"Oh, does advising them work?" Hua Qingyi shoved his hands into his pockets, certainly lacking any awareness of getting beaten up. Looking at it now, these two seemed like they had just come out of kindergarten, entirely disregarding any rules. "If you want to advise them, you should try it yourself; it should be more effective than me."

Wu Shuang gave up attempting to persuade Hua Qingyi. She couldn’t be bothered with them anymore and forced herself between the two individuals. "You can compete, but know when to stop." She genuinely couldn’t understand what was going on with these two people, or why the situation had suddenly become so complex.

"Captain Wu, don’t you think you should ask why this person appeared at the crime scene in the middle of the night?" Mu Rongyun deliberately concealed the agitation in his heart.

"Why are you here?"

"No comment." Xiao Lin shrugged off the grip on his collar and strode out of the police station. Hua Qingyi quietly followed him, leaving Wu Shuang standing dumbfounded and alone before Mu Rongyun. The latter pushed up the frame of his glasses on his nose; did he win this round? He chuckled internally twice, thinking the victory was not honorable.

"Brother, what’s with you? You’re far from composed." Only after returning to the hostel and closing the door did Hua Qingyi voice his dissatisfaction to Xiao Lin. He didn’t understand why Xiao Lin became so irritable after seeing Mu Rongyun. "Is it because of that policewoman?"

"No!" Xiao Lin replied resolutely, which only made Hua Qingyi more suspicious.

"It’s because of that policewoman."

"I said it’s not!"

"Do you like that policewoman?" From a man’s perspective on a woman, Xiao Lin’s reaction was akin to jealousy, but Hua Qingyi believed Xiao Lin wouldn’t feel that way.

"I’m just tired of these people who like to target innocent ones."

"Is that all? Or is it because Mu Rongyun is related to you by blood, and you don’t want Wu Shuang to get close to him?" Hua Qingyi’s aggressive questioning caused Xiao Lin to calm down slightly. "You’re in no state to achieve anything right now. Can a mere familial bond make you lose reason like this? Don’t pursue those illegal drugs anymore; you seem like a dog being led by the leash. Who would follow you like this?"

Xiao Lin glared at Hua Qingyi, who responded with a dismissive look:

"Glaring at me is useless, too; I don’t think I’d lose to you in a fight. Besides, what I’m saying is true. Using that woman’s words: Brother, you should know when to stop. Can that piece of paper proving your blood relation with him really be trusted?

If you believe it so much, why doesn’t your old man know about it? Judging by the current situation, he should be more powerful than you, with a denser information network. If you can find out about this, why can’t he?

We’re here for Hong Lian, nearing the issue of the illegal drugs. Don’t you think you don’t look like someone capable of leading the entire Xiao Family right now?"

The loud slam of a door shut Hua Qingyi inside the room while Xiao Lin hurriedly walked out of the hostel. The heavy stone pressed against his heart had been shattered by Hua Qingyi. He walked aimlessly down the street; perhaps it was because Hua Qingyi wanted to console him, but he’d rather believe it was consolation.

Reaching into his pocket, his fingers touched a stiff piece of paper, and when he pulled it out to take a look, it unconsciously pulled a grin to his lips.

The North District isn’t large; every street can lead to the central garden. The most bustling area here is beside the central garden, so locating the hardware store from yesterday wasn’t difficult.

The only storefront along the street that’s considered an eyesore is this hardware store, probably because it clashes completely with the surroundings. But could it be wrong?

No one has stated a rule that hardware stores can’t exist among entertainment venues. Any place, any building may need a hardware business. It isn’t wrong to be here, but walking down this street, it looks exceptionally out of place.

Pinching a business card between his fingers, Xiao Lin stood in an alley opposite the hardware store. Inside a glass counter stood a girl who loved to style herself as a mature woman. This time, she swapped her smoky makeup for a flashy look, exaggerated to the extreme.

The store already had a few customers selecting products. If he didn’t already know what that brochure was for, he would’ve thought hardware stores had started producing promotional flyers.

The girl recommended items to the customers with giggles and laughter. Xiao Lin suddenly felt such a woman’s life must not be easy. Soon he saw those individuals coming out, then turning into the entertainment complex opposite, truly convenient.

He took the cigarette from his lips, pinched it between his fingers, and hid in the shadows against the wall. Just as he was about to move out, another person entered. His burly figure practically blocked the entire entrance.

Seeing this man enter, the girl appeared visibly afraid. Xiao Lin took out his phone and snapped a picture of the man’s profile, immediately sending it to Hua Qingyi. (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it, with a recommendation or monthly ticket; your support is my greatest motivation.)