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墨書 Inktalez
Those who sing your praises in times of triumph may very well be the ones who kick you when you're down.
This sentiment is perfectly applicable to Ecweifu and Incor.
After the dealings between the two companies and the Azure Dragon Monk were exposed, public sentiment towards them reached an all-time low. Once their closest partners and most loyal fans, they had now become the most vocal critics, fiercely condemning and attacking them.
It was as if they could no longer coexist.
The passage of time had solidified the publicly revealed information into an undeniable fact. Senior management from both companies were taken away by the relevant authorities, and the stock market plummeted.
In such times, someone needed to clean up this mess. The global operations of both companies required urgent resolution. Despite their tarnished reputations, their strength remained intact—after all, a nine-story platform rises from a pile of earth; even after a collapse, there would still be plenty of sand and stones left, which are also resources.
However, that sand and stone needed someone to clear it away, and at this moment, Zongheng Express Company stepped up.
Zongheng Express was no longer the first-rate company it once was in Huaguo. Having integrated Jinhai Industries, Lu Group, and several other companies, Zongheng Express stood tall as a powerful leader in Huaguo. As a righteous entity revealing the sinister actions of the two companies, it was most convincing for this giant dragon to cross oceans and take over their mess.
A week later, a brand new business empire boldly emerged!
Yet the master of this business empire was merely a twenty-year-old youth.
In an instant, paparazzi turned their attention to Washing City, eager to report on glimpses of the creator of this commercial myth.
Unfortunately, Washing City was like a city shrouded in fog; no matter how hard they tried, they could not uncover any clues.
Three months passed in the blink of an eye, yet many remained undeterred. The rumors surrounding this matter never lost their heat.
The multiple identities of the elusive prince of this empire sparked endless speculation and became a topic of great interest.
However, while some matters remained stagnant, others could no longer be delayed.
At the First People's Hospital of Huan City, luxury cars lined the entrance, creating an atmosphere filled with both joy and tension that was more pronounced than usual.
Those in the know speculated that the bustling crowd in the obstetrics department indicated the imminent birth of a noble heir or princess.
In the corridor outside the delivery room, men and women stood shoulder to shoulder. Despite the crowd, not a single person dared to make a sound; it was quieter than when there were fewer people present.
Nurses and doctors in white coats hurried past, their expressions serious and focused.
Jufeng's gaze swept over the busy medical staff as he contemplated asking about the situation but hesitated, fearing he might disrupt their work. His indecision drew laughter from Uncle Lu, who stood nearby.
"Don't be anxious. You look so flustered that your subordinates will think you lack experience. Just wait calmly," Uncle Lu advised Jufeng, drawing on his own experiences to offer comfort. Romain felt a slight easing of his anxiety, but it was short-lived; soon, he found himself tense again, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
The medical standards here were among the best in the country, and Lu Qijia had passed all her examinations without issue. Yet for some reason, Jufeng couldn't shake his unease.
Perhaps it was a matter of intuition; Jia'er’s fate was tightly intertwined with Jufeng's heart.
Anxiety felt like a bad omen.
Suddenly, several figures rushed out from the delivery room, one of whom was being dragged out by someone in white.
Jufeng was taken aback, as if his long-held anxiety had finally found an outlet. In a moment of panic, he used his swiftest speed to reach them. The waiting crowd noticed something unusual and instinctively moved closer.
"What happened inside? How is my wife? Speak!" Jufeng demanded urgently, his face pale and his tone heavy as he addressed the lead doctor.
The doctor was an experienced middle-aged woman who understood Romain's emotional state. However, she had to calm herself first because she had never encountered such a situation in all her years of practice.
"I'm sorry, but things have happened too suddenly. This doctor who just collapsed picked up the scalpel and made a cut on the side of the mother. The situation is very serious. Forgive my abruptness, but we cannot ascertain the conditions inside yet. However, the urgent matter at hand is that you must make a decision: if something goes wrong, will you save the mother or the child?"
The doctor's words struck Jufeng like daggers, cutting deep into his heart, blood rushing forth.
Why? Why did my woman have to face such an accident? Why did this man have to act against her?
But now was not the time to ponder these questions; the situation inside was still perilous, and Jufeng needed to make a decision!
A thought flashed through Jufeng's mind, and without hesitation, he declared, "Save the mother! Ensure her safety at all costs! I want a living wife—listen to me, I want a living wife!"
Jufeng's final words were almost a desperate scream. Upon hearing this, the doctor immediately turned and rushed into the delivery room.
The crowd naturally heard the doctor's words. Uncle Lu felt his mind go blank; had it not been for Jufeng's quick reflexes in supporting him, he would have nearly collapsed to the ground.
His face turned pale instantly, devoid of any color.
Claudia and Ikeda Masahiro were also nearby and stood frozen in shock. The former leaned against the wall for support as she struggled to maintain her balance.
Among Sister Five, only Liu Hengying was present. Her reaction mirrored that of Claudia, as sorrow engulfed her mind, leaving her leaning against the wall in a daze.
The news spread through the crowd; what had once seemed lighthearted now plunged into an icy silence.
Xue Hechang Guohong stepped forward. At this moment, Jufeng was too distraught to handle anything else; he needed to investigate this incident thoroughly.
Chang Guohong approached the collapsed doctor, placing his hand under the man's nose. After a moment of silence, he shook his head at Xue.
He wasn't just unconscious; he was dead.
Xue Yi's expression grew grave. Such an incident occurring on Jufeng's territory was utterly intolerable.
He was increasingly worried about Brother Jufeng and the situation inside, which remained uncertain. He needed to hurry and provide an explanation to Brother Jufeng.
Standing up, he walked aside to speak briefly with Chen Huoxiong, who then hurriedly ran out.
The room fell into silence; many wanted to offer words of comfort, but who could say anything meaningful?
Time passed slowly. The originally scheduled time for the delivery had come and gone, now indefinitely delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Jufeng's eyes were fixed on the closed delivery room door, unblinking, as if turned to stone.
After about half an hour, Chen Huoxiong returned and spoke with Xue.
"I found out that a man has been staying at this doctor's house for the past two weeks. Just now, the Brothers caught him at his home, but he had already poisoned himself and is unlikely to survive. Surveillance footage shows that this man is Guan Chao."
Xue was momentarily stunned before recalling who Guan Chao was.
When the Unification Alliance first overthrew Hua Gang, Guan Chao was the Northeast Alliance Leader. Later, with Jufeng's help, Yu Jianyuan defeated Guan Chao. Afterward, Guan Chao made a comeback but vanished again after another defeat.
He never expected that the hidden Guan Chao harbored such deep resentment towards Jufeng and would go so far as to plot revenge in this way.
Chen Huoxiong added, "The only relative at that doctor's house was his mother, who was paralyzed. By the time we arrived, she had already been killed by Guan Chao. I've contacted the cyber surveillance system to investigate Guan Chao's whereabouts in Washing City; we should have results in about an hour."
An hour felt brief, yet there was still no news from the delivery room. Jufeng remained crouched in place, his gaze unwavering.
Uncle Lu sat against the wall behind him on the floor, looking considerably worn out.
Chen Huoxiong returned once more and detailed the findings, which aligned with Xue's suspicions.
The cyber surveillance system had access to comprehensive footage across the city. It showed that shortly after arriving in Washing City, Guan Chao entered under the guise of a laborer, working as a dishwasher and construction worker. During his free time, he would wander around aimlessly.
After Lu Qijia returned to Washing City, he resumed his work transporting wheelchairs and hospital beds at the First People's Hospital. He had quit his job half a month ago to go to that doctor's home. Then, the events that unfolded today took place.
The story connects like this—Guan Chao had been lurking in Washing City, waiting for an opportunity for revenge. It was only after Lu Qijia returned that he devised a plan to retaliate against Jufeng. Jufeng was too strong; assassinating him would be too difficult. However, if he could take away his closest loved ones, his wife and children, it would be even more satisfying than killing Jufeng himself. So, he entered the best hospital in Washing City, waiting for the right moment.
There were routine checks before childbirth that confirmed to Guan Chao that this was the right hospital. He then sought out the best doctor to begin his preparations.
He must have weighed his options and made comparisons before ultimately choosing the deceased doctor. He likely went to the doctor's home and threatened him with his mother's life; this is probably how it all led to today's outcome.
As for the doctor's death, perhaps it was due to overwhelming guilt, a form of release he chose amidst a dilemma.
Xue had investigated the entire situation clearly but did not know how to approach Jufeng about it.
For now, all they could do was pray for peace.
At that moment, the long-closed door finally opened, and the busy doctors walked out one by one.
Everyone's gaze turned instantly toward them.
"We did our best. The child has been saved, but… I'm sorry."
As soon as these words were spoken, a wave of sorrow swept through the room.
Uncle Lu collapsed onto the ground, his eyes vacant, aging ten years in an instant.
Claudia and Ikeda Masahiro embraced each other, tears streaming down their faces as they cried out in anguish.
Liu Hengying wept even more mournfully and fainted on the spot.
Jufeng grabbed the collar of one of the doctors and screamed like a demon, "Wasn't I supposed to save him? Didn't I manage to keep him alive? Ah!!!"
The doctor remained silent for a long time, allowing Jufeng to act out his rough demeanor.
The cries in the corridor merged into a chorus that brought tears to the eyes of those who heard it.
Finally, Jufeng extended his hand and slowly made his way toward the delivery room, step by step.
With each step he took, a tear fell, and his figure grew more desolate.
His silhouette disappeared at the doorway, and the tears that had fallen formed a line, making him appear as forlorn as an elderly man.
Outside, night had already fallen.
(To be continued)
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