Special Forces Medic-Chapter 680 - 644: Reluctant Decision

"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now." The doctor following behind appeared to be in his forties, but he carried himself with a composed competence.

"Okay, thank you!"

"Wait a moment!" Secretary Luo called out to Dr. Zhang, who was preparing to leave. The doctor turned back to watch Secretary Luo, while Yao Zheng stood there puzzled.

"Dr. Zhang, I would like to ask about District Chief Yao's headache."

"It's due to overwork. The blood supply isn't meeting the demand, causing constant tension in the nerves due to lack of oxygen."

"Dr. Zhang!" Yao Zheng interrupted the doctor, glancing at Secretary Luo. "It's a minor issue, no need to discuss it in front of Secretary Luo. Secretary Li, please see Dr. Zhang out."

Secretary Luo sipped his tea for a long time without speaking, his solemn expression prompting Yao Zheng to remain silent beside him. "Brother, Dr. Zhang seems very professional, but the medicine he gave you only treats symptoms, not the root cause."

"It's an old problem, nothing to worry about."

"I know a very good doctor. You might have heard of him."

"Oh? I don't really know any doctors personally. I'm used to Dr. Zhang and too lazy to change." Yao Zheng took a sip of the tea brewed by Secretary Luo, finding the slightly sour taste somewhat unpleasant.

"The doctor I'm referring to is a military doctor. He's treated countless patients, and even the most difficult cases are simple for him."

"Is there really such a remarkable person?"

"You've heard of the military doctor, right?" Secretary Luo leaned nonchalantly, while Yao Zheng's puzzled face indicated he wasn't pretending. He shook his head. "Ah, it's fine if you haven't heard. When I meet him, I'll mention it. His skills with the needle are exceptionally profound."

"You're putting too much thought into this!" Yao Zheng's refusal seemed to end the topic. Secretary Luo chuckled. "Secretary Luo, what is your real purpose for coming to the North District this time?" Secretary Luo sighed, furrowing his brows. "Is there something difficult? Or is it inconvenient to say?"

"Looking for someone!"

"Who?"

"Hua Qingyi!"

"Secretary Hua's..." Yao Zheng was so shocked that he tensed his body. After receiving Secretary Luo's acknowledgment, he couldn't help but feel nervous, supporting his head and rubbing his forehead. "Did they disappear from our area?"

"It's uncertain whether it's a disappearance; just can't make contact." Secretary Luo sighed again. "Han Fei's death was a result determined by Dragon Soul. I'm worried someone might have kidnapped Young Master Hua because of it." Yao Zheng wisely remained silent, hesitant to get involved. "District Chief Yao, the North District's public order has always been good. Do you think this might have been premeditated?"

"It's hard to say." After pondering, Yao Zheng lit a cigarette and slowly spoke, "Han Fei's wife once came to see me and made some harsh remarks. I didn't take it seriously at the time. Imagine, for a woman, her husband suddenly dying, the pillar of the home collapsing; it's hard to accept. Her child had just started middle school. It's understandable for her to say something extreme in such a state. I thought it was just an emotional reaction, not something she would act on."

"Oh, there was such a thing?"

"Indeed! She just wanted an explanation. She even threatened that if we didn't provide a reasonable account, she would expose our irresponsible actions to the media. If that happens, the repercussions would widen, and as you know, the media these days love to sensationalize by taking things out of context."

"What does Han Fei's wife do now? Does she have any family background?"

"I've looked into it privately; she's quite a remarkable woman." After exhaling smoke, Han Fei paused. "When Han Fei was just a small investigator at the police station, he had a relationship with this woman. At that time, she was ordinary, running an appliance store that grew over time, and now she's the CEO of a multinational corporation. Han Fei himself was a diligent person, and his abilities were recognized by many."

"Wait a minute, Han Fei's wife is the CEO of a multinational group? Which group?"

"Named after her husband."

"Are you talking about Hengfei Group?" Secretary Luo exclaimed in surprise. He knew of the group, which had close ties with the government, but their president had never shown up in dealings.

"Yes, that's correct." Yao Zheng nodded and sighed. "So this puts me in a difficult position, Secretary Luo. My suggestion is that to resolve this case smoothly, we should have the person who handled it come forward. Although Dragon Soul exists as a special department, the public doesn't care about departmental distinctions. Even killings need a reasonable explanation and justification to convince everyone, right?"

"That's also another reason for my visit." Secretary Luo affirmed Yao Zheng's statement. "On the Dragon Soul front, Secretary Hua is already working on coordination. My concern now is whether Young Master Hua's disappearance has anything to do with Han Fei's death."

"Let's do this!" After weighing the options, Yao Zheng made a decision, seemingly reluctantly. "I'll have someone investigate Young Master Hua's whereabouts. Since he went missing here in the North District, I'm more familiar with the area than you are."

"That's the best approach. By having someone from your side investigate, we'll get results faster than I could. However, I still want to remind you, brother, to ensure his safety. That's the most important thing."

"Of course, I'm well aware of Young Master Hua's esteemed status. If there's a mishap, I'd be out of a job."

"Additionally, if possible, I'd like to meet Han Fei's wife in person as a gesture of reassurance from the municipal committee. What do you think?"

"I'll arrange it, but be warned, this woman is quite fierce!"

"Hahaha, Mayor Liu has mentioned it before. It's understandable." Secretary Luo laughed heartily. "For the Hengfei Group to expand remarkably in just a year, it's not something an ordinary woman could achieve, but..."

"But what?" Yao Zheng was particularly concerned about Secretary Luo's words, sensing impending trouble every time he shifted topics. This secretary was indeed remarkable, not surprising that Hua Muyun valued him so highly.

"This brings up another matter. I don't know if it might be related to Dragon Soul's execution of Han Fei." Secretary Luo took out a prepared document from his bag and handed it to Yao Zheng.

"What is this..."

"District Chief Yao, please read it before questioning me. I have other concerns as well."

The document wasn't lengthy, but the content was detailed, each part expressed concisely, allowing for clear understanding.

"Absurd!" Yao Zheng was infuriated after reading it. He slammed the document onto the desk and walked silently to the large window, hands behind his back.

His reaction was within Secretary Luo's expectations, who didn't follow but leisurely crossed his legs and lit a cigarette. Was it explosive? He thought, realizing Yao Zheng faced a dilemma. Therefore, he wouldn't press Yao Zheng. Regardless of whether this matter was directly related, the district chief couldn't escape blame. With a cold smile, he furrowed his brows.

"My apologies!" After a long time, Yao Zheng returned from the window to stand before Secretary Luo. "You saw my losing composure."

"It's nothing, I understand your feelings. I also hope this is a rumor. However, considering Dragon Soul's working style, I have to believe it's possible. If it were any ordinary department, there might be doubt of a mistake, but..."

"I still don't believe Han Fei would do such a thing. If it were about money, Hengfei Group's annual revenue is more than enough for several lifetimes. What could he hope to gain?"

"Perhaps he was entrusted by someone?"

"I've dealt with Madam Han. She's fierce, but not a greedy woman."

"A person cannot be judged by their appearance. Human greed knows no bounds."

"Let me think it over. This matter has shocked me greatly."

"I have a question for you. Have you heard about the underground factory incident at the abandoned brick kiln plant?" Yao Zheng shook his head.

"There's such a place in the North District, but it has been abandoned for years. I tried to get some real estate developers to assess its development potential, but they all excused it as inauspicious, leaving it unresolved. You know, despite the North District's decent public order, its economy never picks up, with so many poor people!"

Secretary Luo glanced around and chuckled. "Does that imply Han Fei acted privately? Know that contraband drugs are banned domestically, let alone self-manufacturing. If you have no knowledge of this at all, I can only question whether Han Fei deliberately concealed it. Considering the scale, I suspect it involves more than just one police station chief."

Yao Zheng merely hissed, each of Secretary Luo's comments striking him deeply, revealing increasingly more people implicated.

"Brother Yao, I'm concerned that since Dragon Soul is involved, this chain reaction will soon surface. First was Han Fei, who will be next? It's a kind of ripple effect. Feeling a cold laugh inside, he furrowed his brows.

"I'm sorry!" After a long pause, Yao Zheng returned to himself and faced Secretary Luo. "I apologize for losing my composure."

"No worries, I understand your feelings at this moment. I also hope this matter is just a rumor. But considering Dragon Soul's special status, it is hard to believe that they would take such actions without a valid reason. However..."

"I still refuse to believe Han Fei would do such a thing. If he were after money, the fortune of Hengfei Group is enough to last several lifetimes. What use would he have for it?"

"Perhaps the instigation of others?"

"I've interacted with Madam Han. Though she's fierce, she's not a greedy woman."

"Let me think about this. It's too shocking for me."

"I have another reliable piece of information for you: Young Master Hua is being secretly groomed as Secretary Hua's successor." (To be continued. Please support this work by voting with recommendations and monthly tickets at Qidian.com. Your support is my greatest motivation.)