Chapter 577 - 577: Secretary Shao Requests Your Presence
Hearing this conversation, Zhou Lin's head boomed, almost exploding.
Zhou Lin was Zhou Benyong's nephew and, of course, knew very well about the internal structures of the official circles. If someone had a secretary, their position was definitely not low, certainly above Zhou Benyong. Moreover, the key point was, Secretary Shao, Secretary Zhou, this already clarified the person's identity.
In Xishan City, how many Secretary Shaos were there? And how many of Secretary Shao's secretaries were surnamed Zhou?
There was only one — Secretary Shao Yihua!
Could it be, these people were sent by Shao Yihua? Had Shao Yihua sent them to find Fang Yiming? What was going on?
Meanwhile, Fang Yiming, who was pressed to the ground, was also dumbfounded. Could it be that his issues had really escalated, and trouble was brewing?
"Is there a Mr. Fang Yiming here?" The leader asked politely.
"Mr. Fang?" Zhou Lin's eyes widened. People sent by the secretary of the municipal committee speaking so politely, what was happening?
"I…I am…" Fang Yiming replied with a trembling voice, not understanding these official terms, but growing even more worried.
"Is it you?" Zhou Ke immediately widened his eyes; he had never imagined that the person being beaten up was the one Shao Yihua wanted to reward.
"What is this about?" Zhou Ke frowned, and the people beside him immediately rushed forward, kicked away Zhou Lin's cronies, and helped Fang Yiming up.
"Why the fighting?" Zhou Ke turned to look at Zhou Lin. As the secretary of the municipal committee secretary, he was adept at judging situations and quickly identified that these people's leader was Zhou Lin.
"He… he… he violated the hospital rules, treated a notorious thief, even tried to steal hospital assets. We stopped him, there was no fight…" Zhou Lin blathered, saying, "Also, he attempted to collude with those notorious thieves and plotted against Deputy Director Lu's daughter. This was also Deputy Director Lu's intention!"
Zhou Lin shifted the blame toward Lu Jiangong, hoping to use his authority as support. He didn't know that Lu Jiangong himself was already on borrowed time and held no intimidating power.
"That's right!" Zhou Ke waved his hand, smiled at Fang Yiming, and said, "Doctor Fang, you've done a good job in saving people this time. I am here on behalf of Secretary Shao to personally express our appreciation to you. Also, Secretary Shao would like you to come over for a visit. Why don't you clean up first?"
"Huh?" Fang Yiming was stunned, as was Zhou Lin. Both were clueless about what was happening.
Zhou Ke smiled lightly, turned to Zhou Lin, and said, "And them, I suspect they are in league with Lu Jiangong. Take them back for a thorough interrogation. We can't wrong any good person, nor can we let any bad person go!"
Zhou Lin and others were immediately dumbfounded. What exactly was happening?
"Secretary Zhou, I…I am Zhou Benyong's nephew…" Zhou Lin hurriedly said.
"That's right!" Zhou Ke nodded and said, "Your uncle was just dismissed and is currently under investigation. You two uncles and nephews might even end up in the same prison cell, congratulations!"
Zhou Lin's face instantly turned extremely pale; he had no idea what was really happening. Fang Yiming and Xiao Man were also completely bewildered, both filled with astonishment. Especially Fang Yiming, he could have never expected that an impulsive action of his would bring him such great fortune. Truly, as they say, every action has its recompense; it's vividly manifested here!
When Zhou Ke took Fang Yiming and Xiao Man back to the ward, the chaos outside had also essentially stopped. The police previously in the hospital had been driven away, and the scene was fully controlled by the troops brought by Feng Yumin.
Lu Jiangong and others had already returned, but they were also tightly controlled. Once Liu Changping settled Zhou Guiting, it was certain that the police department in Xishan City needed reorganizing.
Secretary Shao Yihua had basically understood what happened. If not for Fang Yiming treating Zhou Guiting and the others, someone might have died tonight. In a way, Fang Yiming had saved their lives, which allowed him as the municipal committee secretary to maintain some dignity. So when he saw Fang Yiming, Shao Yihua was very warm
"Young man, very impressive!" Shao Yihua patted Fang Yiming's shoulder, smiling to Commander Zhou and Director Liu, "Commander Zhou, Director Liu, our hospital should nurture such responsible comrades."
Director Liu smiled faintly, stood up, walked to Fang Yiming, and suddenly bowed deeply to him, saying, "Doctor Fang, thank you!"
"This… this…" Fang Yiming was at a loss, not even knowing who the person in front of him was. However, his instincts told him that everyone in the room was no ordinary person!
Old Wang Ba signaled Fang Yiming with his eyebrows, and Fang Yiming finally caught on, hastily returning the gesture and said, "This... this is what I should do!"
"Others are unwilling to do it, only you did, that is what makes you a real good person!" Liu Changping glanced at Zhou Guiting, who was still unconscious in bed, and said, "Once I've sorted out my affairs here, Doctor Fang, I'll take my daughter and granddaughter out to treat you to a nice meal, how does that sound?"
With Liu Changping's status, even Shao Yihua might not easily find an opportunity to invite him to dinner. Now, he asking Fang Yiming to dinner, this was an incredible opportunity for Fang Yiming.
Although Fang Yiming didn't know who the person in front of him was, he was very clear that his chance had come. He quickly expressed his thanks, Liu Changping chatted with him for a few more minutes before letting him go first, as it was already late.
Ye Qing arranged for Fat Man and Thin Man, along with Old Wang Ba, to stay in the hospital. He didn't linger in the room any longer; he was also exhausted from the day and needed to rest.
However, not long after Ye Qing had left the hospital, he was surrounded by several people in a quiet alley. Leading them was Zhang Jun, who had just been beaten by several soldiers and now was bruised in the face, but still managed a forced smile upon seeing Ye Qing. His face was as ghastly as it was pitiful.
"Ye, Ye, you're done with your tasks..." Zhang Jun approached with a groveling demeanor, no longer displaying his previous arrogance and domination.
"Speak up, I don't have time to waste with you!" Ye Qing felt infuriated as soon as he saw the Zhang family.
"Hehe..." Zhang Jun awkwardly laughed and said, "Ye, actually... actually I was forced..."
"Forced?" Ye Qing glanced at Zhang Jun and said, "Don't tell me it was by that Lu Xiaoli!"
"Ye, I really was forced!" Zhang Jun urgently said, "I was just an assistant police, at risk of being dismissed at any time. It was Lu Xiaoli who took a fancy to me, forcing me to be with her, otherwise her father would fire me. And she even threatened to make it impossible for me to stay in Xishan City. Lu Jiangong has significant power in Xishan City. What can our small household do against him? Plus, I have so many family members at home, I had to listen to her. Ye, actually, I didn't want to, I really have a great relationship with Tingting, really good, my family can testify to that!"
"Yes, Ye, my brother and Tingting get along very well!" Zhang Xia hastily said, "We all consider her part of our own family. This time it was all Lu Xiaoli forcing us!"
"I've always treated Tingting as my own daughter, Mr. Ye, if not for Lu Xiaoli, why would I do such a thing? In fact, saying those things to Tingting this time, my heart was bleeding too!" Madam Zhang exaggeratedly cried and wailed, "They're all my own flesh, what could I do? Oh, you don't know, seeing Tingting being wronged like that, I really just wish I were dead!"
At this moment, the Zhang family started insisting on how good they had been to Zhou Guiting, seemingly forgetting how they had just forced her to divorce Zhang Jun. In their bid to make Zhou Guiting divorce Zhang Jun, they even tormented Xiao Ding Ding. This was something Ye Qing could never forgive!
Ye Qing simply ignored the Zhang family, just coldly staring at Zhang Jun, and said, "Are you done with the nonsense?"
Zhang Jun, with a mournful face, said, "Ye, I know I did many wrong things before, and I realize I was wrong. I truly want to repent now, I beg you, please give me another chance!"
"What's the use of telling me this?" Ye Qing coldly said, "Go to Zhou Guiting and see if she will forgive you."
Zhang Jun said in a low voice, "Ye, I will personally go and apologize to Tingting. Just, can you... can you give me back that agreement?"
"Oh my!" Ye Qing scoffed, sweeping his gaze over the Zhang family and finally resting it on Madam Zhang, "Who was it just now that said they would never regret it? Now coming to me for the agreement, what, thinking of going back on your word?"
The Zhang family members were all immensely embarrassed, Zhang Jun said softly, "Ye, just now... just then Lu was there, I... I didn't dare to say anything in front of her..."
"Now that Lu Jiangong has fallen, you want to go back on your word?" Ye Qing sneered coldly, "But I'm very sorry, it's too late to go back on it now!"
Zhang Jun urgently said, "Ye, I was really forced, believe me..."
"Mr. Ye, it's all our fault, please forgive our ignorance, give us a chance to amend our ways..." Madam Zhang said in a low voice.
"Ye, we were blind not to see Mount Tai. The last incident was my fault, I'm here to apologize to you..." Zhang Xia raised her hand and gave herself two resounding slaps, loud enough to show her sincerity.
"I said, go apologize to Zhou Guiting, see if she will forgive you. Talking to me is useless; I'm not going to deal with you!" Ye Qing waved his hand dismissively, impatiently said, "I'm not wasting my words with you, it's up to you to handle this, I can't manage so much!"
"Ye, listen to me..." Zhang Jun pursued Ye Qing, but Ye completely ignored him. Seeing this, Zhang Jun suddenly looked colder and aggressively stepped in front of Ye, angrily said, "Hey Ye, don't push your luck. I'd advise you to just give me the agreement, else, don't blame us for being unkind!"