After visiting Zhang Chao’s father, Huo Sining and Yue Shuwen went to meet the director of the central hospital.

The phone number of the old director was obtained by Yue Shuwen from her connections. Although her father passed away early, the Yue family still had some influence in the Fucheng area. The old director had some ties with the Yue family, so after receiving Yue Shuwen’s call, he personally came over.

Yue Shuwen chatted with the old director alone in a room for a while, and when they came out, both had red-rimmed eyes, and Yue Shuwen’s voice was somewhat hoarse. Huo Sining noticed but did not ask further, simply smiling and discussing Father Zhang’s condition with the director.

It was the old director who personally ordered Father Zhang’s transfer to another hospital, so he had some understanding of his condition. Given Huo Sining and Yue Shuwen’s evident care for the Zhang family, the old director naturally assumed there was some familial connection and dared not be negligent.

"The surgery was already performed at the People’s Hospital, and their skills are no less than ours. However, this type of illness requires nurturing, and it’s not something that can be rushed in the short term. With gradual rehabilitation and simultaneous medication and physical therapy, there’s hope for recovery and returning to a normal state."

The old director spoke candidly.

Huo Sining nodded and, after thinking for a moment, asked, "Director, the Zhang family was previously forced to transfer hospitals, and other hospitals refused to admit them. Were you also under a lot of pressure here? Will that Jiang... cause you trouble?"

The old director was momentarily taken aback, then sneered and said:

"Cause me trouble? I’d like to see how he plans to do that. People like him, with only a few supporters, lose their sense of direction and truly think they are somebody!"

"Hospitals are places for saving lives, yet they’re being made chaotic by a group of people who think they can wield power here as well. That Jiang, taking advantage of having a father-in-law, dares to act so recklessly. It’s absurd. Since when did this central hospital allow a mere businessman like him to meddle?"

The deep-seated disgust in the old director’s eyes was undeniable. It seemed he was also very dissatisfied with the current situation in Fucheng, particularly with Jiang Weide’s actions, which filled him with righteous indignation.

Huo Sining couldn’t help but smile, saying, "Director, being able to settle Mr. Zhang already provided us significant help. Rest assured, that Jiang isn’t going to last much longer!"

Clearly, Huo Sining’s words left the old director momentarily stunned as he subconsciously glanced at Yue Shuwen, seemingly wanting to ask what she meant.

Yue Shuwen quickly explained, "Jiang Weide and his father-in-law ensnared themselves with their abuse of power for personal gain. The authorities have already started paying attention, so Grandpa Hu, you needn’t worry. That Jiang will soon be too involved to trouble you."

The old director nodded after hearing this: "That’s good, that’s good. It’s about time Fucheng underwent some housekeeping."

After bidding farewell to the old director, Huo Sining and Yue Shuwen returned to Father Zhang’s ward. However, they hadn’t sat for long when Zhang Chao received a call, and his expression quickly changed.

"What’s wrong?" Huo Sining, noticing Zhang Chao’s unusual demeanor, inquired with concern.

Zhang Chao wasn’t quite comfortable sharing his family’s scandalous affairs with an outsider, especially with someone like Huo Sining, whom he regarded as an ideal idol. He hesitated slightly.

Liu Cheng, however, detected the issue and couldn’t help asking, "Is your little aunt causing trouble again?"

Zhang Chao, seeing this, could no longer hide it. He nodded directly and said, "They somehow found out my father already had surgery. They’re claiming we have money but aren’t repaying, and now both my little aunt and my eldest uncle have gone to my house. My little aunt said over the phone that unless we repay, they’re going to divide our house. She also said if I don’t go back, they’ll break our door lock."

Yue Shuwen couldn’t help but gasp. Father Zhang is still in a coma, and although he’s had surgery, the subsequent treatment costs are not trivial. Those Zhang family members are pushing a minor like this at such a time, disregarding family ties. Isn’t this too much? Are they family, or are they worse than enemies who kick someone when they’re down?

Huo Sining, however, couldn’t help but display a faint cold smile. Gazing at the disheveled, red-eyed Zhang Chao, she seemed to see her former self through him. Back then, was she not also forced into a corner by the Huo Yong and Xu Lian family? Blood relations can sometimes be more trivial than expected, and in the face of money and interests, some people scoff at the so-called familial bond.

"Come on, let’s see what kind of relatives these are today!"

Yue Shuwen, somewhat exasperated, initially accompanied Huo Sining just to join the fun. Never did she expect to encounter such a bizarre event, causing her anger to flare up, wanting to stand up for injustice.

However, Huo Sining noticed Zhang Chao’s embarrassed and ashamed look, understanding that while Yue Shuwen meant well, this was ultimately a Zhang family scandal. Zhang Chao might not want outsiders present.

She hurriedly signaled to Yue Shuwen and said to Liu Cheng, "Liu Cheng, Xiao Zhang is still a child and probably hasn’t handled something like this before. Go with him."

Yue Shuwen was momentarily taken aback, realizing she overstepped upon seeing Huo Sining’s signal. Initially ready for a showdown, she now felt a bit embarrassed and hastily waved her hand, saying:

"Right, you guys go ahead. I just remembered that Ningning and I have other matters to attend to, so we won’t be coming."

Zhang Chao’s tense face instantly relaxed, and he gratefully glanced at Huo Sining before leaving in a hurry with Liu Cheng to head toward the Zhang family’s community.

Huo Sining and Yue Shuwen followed behind and also hailed a cab, instructing the driver to closely follow Liu Cheng’s car.

Yue Shuwen was suddenly perplexed: "Didn’t you just say we weren’t going? Why are we following them now, being so hypocritical?"

Huo Sining smiled and said, "We really shouldn’t get involved in the Zhang family’s affairs. If something truly happens, where would that leave Zhang Chao’s dignity? I’m following them to check out the Zhang family house. Maybe we can uncover something significant there."

"Uncover something significant? What do you mean?" Yue Shuwen was a bit confused.

A glint flashed in Huo Sining’s eyes: "I’m hoping to find something that will cause some people to lose everything!"