Chapter 609: Deserved罪
Yang Hai was busy with this matter, while Xu Xiangbei took the time to call Dean Zhang and inform him about the situation. After all, cooperation from the hospital was necessary, and as the dean of Jiangcheng First People’s Hospital, Zhang would be unavoidably responsible if a fatality occurred.
Meanwhile, Dean Zhang was in Yanjing, having just finished a medical conference a short while ago, and was eating lunch. Upon hearing the news, he broke out in a cold sweat, lost his appetite, and immediately booked a flight back to Jiangcheng.
On the phone, he continuously thanked Xu Xiangbei and requested him to cooperate with the police to resolve this matter, and to try his best to save Qian Wantong, as he had great faith in Xu Xiangbei’s medical skills.
Xu Xiangbei, along with Qin Xue, went to Zhang Xuefeng and informed him of the situation. Zhang Xuefeng also broke out in a cold sweat; if this incident led to a death and was subsequently uncovered, the reputation and impact on Jiangcheng First People’s Hospital would be significant. He continuously assured that he would cooperate with the police’s efforts immediately.
Not long after, Yang Hai arrived at the First People’s Hospital with two detectives,
and the group went directly to Director Wang’s office. At that moment, Wang was still there with Lu Qing, discussing the specifics of tonight’s move and the issue of inheritance after Qian Wan’s death.
Yang Hai knocked on the door, and Director Wang opened it, only to see Yang Hai in full police uniform, stunned into a pale fright.
Before Director Wang could utter a word, Yang Hai flashed his badge and introduced himself: "Hello! Are you Director Wang Huajun? I am Yang Hai, captain of the Jiangcheng Criminal Police Brigade."
"I am Wang Huajun, officer, what brings you here?" Director Wang’s heart sank, though he tried to maintain composure. Inside the room, Lu Qing heard this and turned pale, with a knot forming in her heart.
Wang Hai judged from the look on his face, based on years of experience, that this was indeed serious, but proper procedures had to be followed.
"We received a report that you and Ms. Lu Qing are suspected of murdering Qian Wantong. We are now detaining you for interrogation. You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say may be used as evidence in court."
Initially, Director Wang held onto a glimmer of hope, but upon hearing the murder accusation against Qian Wantong, his heart sank into despair, and Lu Qing nearly fainted on the spot.
Director Wang Huajun, a seasoned surgeon who had seen many corpses and wielded blades over the years, thought about how many people had ended up as the victims of his scalpel. Nonetheless, he shouted out calmly, "Officer, bring out your evidence immediately, or I will accuse you of slander. Baseless accusations cannot be made lightly."
His voice was loud, almost shocking half the corridor’s people, drawing many spectators who whispered quietly, given the presence of police.
Lu Qing quickly reacted, immediately joining in with a scream: "Bring out your evidence right now, or even if it costs us everything, we will sue you in Yanjing. Although we are ordinary citizens, we abide by the law, so how can you wrongfully accuse us?"
Her voice was loud enough to ensure everyone heard, and nearly the entire corridor did, creating increasing speculation among the uninformed onlookers.
At this moment, Xu Xiangbei approached, maximizing the volume on his phone and playing the recording.
The sound intertwined with their venomous plotting was exposed, and the entire empty corridor was filled with dissonant notes.
"I always thought Director Wang was no good; now I see he’s a beast disguised as a man!"
"Yes, that’s right; man is known by his face, not his heart!"
"How does someone like this become a surgical director?"
"Oh my, how many innocent souls have perished under his scalpel in recent years? A scalpel meant to save lives has become his murderous tool; doctors, once angels, have now turned into demons."
"He doesn’t deserve the noble title of doctor."
"And that woman, what’s she called, Lu Qing, right?"
"Truly a shameless woman conspiring with outsiders to harm her husband."
"So vicious."
...
After a moment of silence, discussions seemed to explode in the corridor, with Lu Qing fainting completely. Director Wang Huajun knelt on the ground, face pale, legs softened, feeling the world spin. He felt the world turning against him—when he was the director, many flattered him, but now that he was in trouble, they avoided him like the plague, even criticizing him harshly.
"Divine punishment may be forgiven, but self-inflicted punishment is inescapable!" Ding Keke sighed emotionally.
Qin Xue remarked, "Such people deserve it; they disgrace all doctors, and that woman is shameless."
Xu Xiangbei, with a cheeky smile, said to Qin Xue: "Our Xiao Xue is right; Director Wang deserves it, and Lu Qing indeed exemplifies the saying ’the most venomous is a woman’s heart’!"
"Shut up, who is your Xiao Xue? In my view, nothing is more venomous than you." Qing Xue glared at him fiercely, her eyes shooting arrows that pained Xu Xiangbei.
Xu Xiangbei, unfazed, continued: "Sometimes beautiful things are often poisonous, like many wildflowers; the more beautiful, the more poisonous, and some animals are like that too—brightly colored and highly toxic. The saying ’the most venomous is a woman’s heart’ is wisdom passed down, believe it!"
Qin Xue’s complexion changed, like a volcano about to erupt.
"But some are exceptions, like our Xiao Xue and Keke, not only kind-hearted but also cute and smart; most importantly, they’re exceptionally beautiful. How unfair of heaven to bless all womanly virtues upon them, making Lu Qing seem inferior to even a dog compared to you!" As Qin Xue was on the verge of exploding, Xu Xiangbei showered praise almost elevating Qin Xue to the skies.
A smiling face invites no blows; hearing this, Qing Xue couldn’t vent even if she wanted to, her face reddening.
"Xiao Xue, why is your face so red? You’re at risk of internal injury; how about I give you a massage in the room next door?" Xu Xiangbei said cheekily, smiling.
Unable to tolerate further, Qin Xue kicked towards his crotch, but Xu Xiangbei dodged with ease, saying: "Little Xue, are you trying to murder your husband now?"
Qin Xue erupted, employing all her combat skills learned at the police academy, directly attacking Xu Xiangbei.
Despite her small stature, her strength was formidable, producing an audible swoosh with each punch, pursuing Xu Xiangbei relentlessly. But Xu Xiangbei dodged skillfully, avoiding all her blows.
Their proximity was such that Xu Xiangbei could smell the fragrance of her hair and feel her body’s softness. Her wrestling and combat skills had no effect on him.
Finally, Qin Xue’s swift hand twisted near Xu Xiangbei’s face, which Xu Xiangbei caught with ease, grabbing and pulling her into his embrace. Qin Xue was almost entirely held by Xu Xiangbei, her face flushed, faintly sweating.
She struggled to escape Xu Xiangbei’s embrace, but his hands were as tough as iron, leaving her unable to break free.
"Let go," Qin Xue said coldly, having no other options.
Xu Xiangbei, blowing a warm breath into her ear, slowly said: "Xiao Xue, society needs harmony. You, as an excellent detective, shouldn’t resort to physical aggression over trivial words, as it undermines the grand mission of building socialism’s harmonious development!"
Qin Xue trembled all over from Xu Xiangbei’s breath, gritting her teeth: "Society would be harmonious without scoundrels like you, now let go."
Xu Xiangbei, again breathing warmth into her ear, softly said: "Alright, alright, I follow Chief Qin’s orders!"
As he let go, Qing Qingxue spun around, flipping a kick towards him, but Xu Bei was prepared, lightly blocking with his hand to evade it.
Qin Xue knew she wasn’t a match for Xu Xiangbei, so she drew a gun from her belt—a small handgun for close-range shooting—and pointed it at Xu Xiangbei’s nose: "Say one more word, I’ll send you off to meet King Yama immediately—which is quicker, you or bullets?"
Xu Xiangbei remained unfazed, smiling lightly: "Xiao Xue, don’t resort to physical aggression or gunplay so hastily; it’s not good. If you want to play with guns, you can find me at night!" emphasizing the word ’gun’ heavily.
Just then, Ding Keke came over to mediate: "Sister Qin, don’t bother with him. This rascal has always been like this, capable of provoking rage with a few words. In reality, his heart is quite good; he’s actually very nice. You’ll see after spending time with him."
"You don’t need to defend him; I know his kind," Qin Xue replied, still angry as she put away her gun.
"You don’t know him. When I first met him, I felt the same."
Hearing Ding Keke’s defense, Xu Xiangbei was elated, laughing: "Keke knows me best; I’m a model citizen. Xiao Xue, how about we get to know each other better tonight?"
"Scram..."
