Special Forces Medic-Chapter 838 - 811: One Must Have Principles

His words were like a boulder crashing into Yao Zheng's heart; he could only feel darkness before his eyes, and he had to grip the chair forcefully to avoid the embarrassment of falling in the conference room.

"Only one dead?" Hua Muyun asked softly, as if it seemed that a dozen had to die to accomplish the task.

"Secretary Hua, achieving the greatest success with minimal losses, that is the doctrine of our Dragon Soul. A high death toll doesn't signify the magnificence of the mission.

Is this really someone from the Xiao Family? Even in front of the municipal party committee secretary, they showed not a hint of cowardice, and even spoke somewhat disrespectfully. Who would dare to do that in front of Hua Muyun!

"Haha, so you're saying you've handled it?" Hua Muyun didn't seem angry at all; he looked genuinely pleased.

"Yes, the person has been brought back, awaiting the elder's judgment."

"Good, good! Secretary Luo, arrange it for me; I very much want to meet this person."

"Yes!" Secretary Luo noted down the schedule on the side, and fit in Hua Muyun's sudden addition during a free time.

"Yao Zheng, you still haven't answered my question." After chatting briefly with the two juniors, Hua Muyun turned his attention back to Yao Zheng.

"No, no, I just found out too."

"Alright, let's adjourn!" Hua Muyun waved them off. "It's getting late, everyone go home, wash up, and get some sleep!"

"Secretary Hua!" Yao Zheng suddenly called out to Hua Muyun, looking as if he wanted to say more but hesitated.

"Is there a problem?"

"Can I have a private conversation with you?" Yao Zheng pleaded.

"Secretary Hua has been exhausted all day and has meetings with several business leaders tomorrow. If it's not urgent, District Chief Yao, please schedule another time with me." Secretary Luo blocked Yao Zheng's path as Hua Muyun, supported by Hua Qingyi and Xiao Lin, left the conference room.

"Secretary Luo, could you arrange an hour for me tomorrow? Oh, I don't even need an hour, half an hour would be fine. I just want to..."

"I'm truly sorry, District Chief Yao, but your request is unreasonable. Secretary Hua's schedule is fully booked for the week. Although there was an hour available tomorrow, it has just been rescheduled, so I regret to say that. How about next week? Would that work for you?"

"Is there not even a glimmer of hope?" Yao Zheng asked in a voice so low that Secretary Luo could hardly hear it, causing him to pause.

"Could you clarify what hope you're referring to, District Chief Yao?"

"Nothing, just that did Secretary Hua's office arrest someone? It's truly regrettable that such an incident took place in my district."

"Oh, the president of Hengfei Group was found at the docks, seemingly attempting to flee, and a package of drugs was found among her belongings."

"Really? That's great! Is it possible for me to attend the trial?"

"I'm afraid that decision is not mine to make. Do you have any other concerns?" Secretary Luo maintained a distant demeanor, awaiting Yao Zheng's response. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"Brother, I've never had the chance to apologize for when you were ambushed on the way back; I had no idea Yan Juanjuan was so vicious."

"Oh, that incident!" Secretary Luo laughed heartily. "We've already identified the mastermind, but it's not the person District Chief Yao mentioned."

"Oh? So you've caught the suspect?"

"Not yet, but I'm sure Young Master Xiao and his team will soon find this person, so rest assured, District Chief Yao."

"Young Master Xiao? Are you referring to the bodyguard beside Secretary Hua?"

"Why so surprised, District Chief Yao? Haven't you already investigated Young Master Xiao's identity? Considering how well you've looked after me, let me give you a piece of advice: stick to your principles; you've overstepped too many boundaries now."

"Secretary Luo, Secretary Luo." Despite Yao Zheng's calls, no one responded. Stick to your principles. Ha, Yao Zheng sneered. He sat in a chair, fished a cigarette from his pocket, and lit it.

Am I really supposed to maintain principles? It's not that I want to act against you all, it's you who want to pry me out of this position. Hua Muyun, I originally intended to spare your life, but with Yan Juanjuan in your hands, there's nothing I can do to keep you alive.

"Is it really okay to leave that guy out there?" Hua Qingyi asked as he escorted Hua Muyun back to the hotel, despite repeatedly emphasizing the military district of Sword's Edge. Hua Muyun found it troublesome and too exhausting to travel back and forth, choosing instead to stay at the serviced apartment where Xia Xue and the others stayed last time. The security and other aspects met national standards, and Secretary Luo had already thoroughly vetted the place before coming to the northern district. The owner was legitimate and compliant with laws, and safety systems were within the testing range, ensuring Hua Muyun's confident stay only after everything was confirmed.

"You brat, where do you think you're going?" Hua Muyun stopped Xiao Lin with a shout.

"Yan Juanjuan was just captured, and I intend to conduct an overnight interrogation."

"You rascal, why are you trying to run when you're already at the door? How long has it been since you last visited your wife?" Hua Muyun growled, stopping Hua Qingyi from sneaking away. "And you, come in and play a game of chess with me."

"Elder, I want to return to Sword's Edge with my brother; that situation is still unresolved."

"A few hours won't make a difference." Hua Muyun was determined not to let them leave. "Secretary Luo, take Young Master Xiao to Xiaoxue's room."

"Elder, this is a critical time; personal matters can be put on hold." Xiao Lin awkwardly scratched his head, glancing at Hua Qingyi, hinting for him to go in with Hua Muyun so that he could slip away. But Hua Qingyi pretended not to notice and looked away. Brother, we're supposed to share both hardships and blessings!

"Secretary Luo, why are you just standing there, take him away, watching him is an eyesore. If you let him escape halfway, prepare to be demoted for ground-level work for three months!" Hua Muyun couldn't care less about Xiao Lin, it was a matter for the secretary, and if something went wrong, he would be punished.

"Elder Hua is really ruthless, using you as leverage, making it impossible for me to escape." Xiao Lin innocently put an arm around Secretary Luo's shoulder. "Let's go, Brother Luo, I wouldn't want you demoted to ground level for three months, why don't you switch over to my side?"

"Young Master Xiao is joking; I can't handle your workload."

Xia Xue's room was on the same floor as Hua Muyun's, only hers was a bit further out. Xiao Lin leaned against the door whimpering, but Secretary Luo stood unmoved by his side. "Fine, I'll ring the doorbell."

"Young Master Xiao wouldn't really want me demoted, would you?" Secretary Luo didn't believe for a moment this master would obediently comply, banking on Hua Muyun not actually making him serve three months on the ground. However, his master was still Hua Muyun, so Xiao Lin had to be slightly inconvenienced. "Now that I've brought you here, don't waste Elder's effort; after all, I brought her to you, right?"

"Got it, got it!" Xiao Lin pressed the doorbell, and before long, Xia Xue opened the door.

"President Xia, I've brought him over as requested; be sure to report to Elder tomorrow about my efficient completion of the task!" Secretary Luo jested, sidestepping out of their sight to avoid being the proverbial third wheel.

"Come in!" As soon as Secretary Luo left, Xia Xue angrily grabbed Xiao Lin by the collar and pulled him inside.

"Oh, easy, easy, trying to strangle me, murder your husband!" Xiao Lin began wailing as soon as he entered, full of exaggerated grievance, but his hands were busy removing his pants and shoes.

"Why am I so unwelcome to you? Do you really need someone to escort you here?" Xia Xue fumed at Xiao Lin, her beautiful eyes seemed to almost shoot flames, wishing to burn the man in front of her into charcoal.

"Where did I? Here I am obediently awaiting your command, Empress Dowager. Whatever you wish today, I won't defy you."

"Damn you, Xiao Lin, do I look that old?" Xia Xue suppressed her laughter; she wasn't about to let this workaholic fool her easily!

"No, no, you are absolutely the youngest and most beautiful Empress Dowager in the world. If anyone dares call you old, I'll be the first to kick his ass.