Meanwhile, in another ward.
Li Ziqing was on the phone with Xiao Nan.
Xiao Nan was nominally Li Ziqing's assistant.
In reality, her primary responsibility was to gather intelligence for Li Ziqing.
"How is it, Xiao Nan, did you find anything?"
Li Ziqing's expression was serious, a stark contrast to how she was with Chen Xiao.
"Sister, I only found out that the Liu Men has a branch in Jiangcheng, and its leader is Jiang Huai, the Crimson Snake."
"As for the mastermind, I couldn't find out."
Xiao Nan's voice carried a hint of apology.
"Crimson Snake Jiang Huai..."
Li Ziqing repeated the name, then asked,
"Do you have his photo?"
Xiao Nan sounded even more apologetic, "I'm sorry, Sister, I don't..."
A flicker of disappointment crossed Li Ziqing's eyes, but she comforted her,
"It's alright, it's not your fault. The Liu Men is a top-three assassination organization, after all. It's not that easy to find out about them."
As if to make amends, Xiao Nan added,
"Sister, although I didn't find out who wanted to harm you, I discovered during my investigation that the figures in Jiangcheng's upper society have been acting a bit strange lately."
Li Ziqing's expression stiffened, and she asked, "What's strange about them?"
Xiao Nan said,
"They've been busy networking and making connections, seemingly to welcome a very important figure. Even influential people from several surrounding cities are involved."
Li Ziqing's brows furrowed slightly. After a moment, she said,
"Xiao Nan, investigate this matter for me."
"If there really is a big shot coming, you need to find out exactly who this big shot is."
Xiao Nan immediately replied, "Yes, Sister, Xiao Nan won't disappoint you this time."
"Alright, then you can get back to work. Report to me immediately if you get any news."
Li Ziqing smiled and hung up the phone.
After ending the call, a worried expression settled on her delicate face.
The wind was gathering before the storm.
It seemed that the coming period would be a turbulent one!
...
In the afternoon, as Chen Xiao was preparing to leave work, he received a phone call.
The call was from Qi Tianhu.
"Brother Chen, I apologize. I just returned from out of town today and couldn't visit your mother yesterday. Please don't blame me."
Qi Tianhu got straight to the point, apologizing to Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao smiled slightly and shook his head,
"It's fine. Da Jun already visited, and my mother is not seriously ill. She's already been discharged, so you don't need to worry."
Qi Tianhu laughed heartily, "Brother Chen's medical skills are divine, so I naturally wouldn't worry. But I heard that someone surnamed Long tried to deal with you?"
Chen Xiao hadn't expected the news to spread so quickly. It had only been a few hours since the incident, and even Qi Tianhu knew about it.
He nodded, "Yes, that's true. He found the hospital's vice president to frame me, but I've already dealt with it."
Qi Tianhu immediately became furious.
"Outrageous! This Long Qianzhan is tired of living, daring to lay a hand on my brother Qi Tianhu! I need to teach him a lesson!"
"Brother Chen, don't worry. Leave this to me. If that surnamed Long wants to continue operating in Jiangcheng, he'll have to swallow this insult!"
Chen Xiao had originally planned to pay a visit to the Long family himself.
Since Qi Tianhu was taking care of it, he was happy to be free.
"Then I'll trouble you, Brother Qi."
Qi Tianhu said casually,
"Why are you being so polite with me, brother? Besides, this is something I should handle! Since Wu Dingbang was involved, this matter is between me and the Wolf Gang!"
He suddenly changed the subject,
"Brother Chen, do you have time tomorrow?"
Chen Xiao asked, "What is it, Brother Qi?"
Tomorrow was the weekend, and the hospital wouldn't be open.
Chen Xiao had planned to look for a house. Now that he had money, he wanted to buy a better place for his mother.
Qi Tianhu stammered,
"Brother Chen, I'll be receiving a very important guest tomorrow. If you have time, could you accompany me?"
Chen Xiao smiled, "Just to accompany me?"
Qi Tianhu sighed and said,
"Alright, it seems nothing can be hidden from Brother Chen. I'll tell you the truth!"
"Actually, this guest of mine has a hidden ailment, and I'd like Brother Chen to take a look."
Chen Xiao said calmly, "What's so difficult about that? Brother Qi, if you have something to say, just say it directly. There's no need to beat around the bush with me."
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Qi Tianhu repeatedly agreed.
"Then it's settled. I'll send someone to pick you up tomorrow morning!"
After hanging up the phone, Chen Xiao fell into thought.
For Qi Tianhu to call someone a distinguished guest, it seemed this person's identity must be extraordinary!
...
The Long family, villa living room.
Rage burned in Long Qianzhan's eyes.
Before him lay the corpse of Long Yaoyang.
Long Yaoyang's body was completely cold, his corpse stiff.
Long Qianzhan covered his mouth, his eyes filled with pain.
The butler stood by his side, speaking cautiously,
"Qi Tianhu has issued a statement. He claims responsibility for the young master's death and says that if you want revenge, go find him."
Long Qianzhan clenched his fists, gritting his teeth, the muscles in his jaw tightening.
"This Qi Tianhu is going too far!"
But this was Jiangcheng. How easy was it to find Qi Tianhu for revenge?
"Who exactly is this Chen Xiao? Why is Qi Tianhu protecting him so fiercely!"
Long Qianzhan was accustomed to bullying the weak and fearing the strong.
His immense hatred was all directed towards Chen Xiao.
The old butler couldn't bear to see it and sighed, "Master, please accept my condolences..."
Just then, Wu Meili returned.
As soon as she entered, she threw herself onto Long Yaoyang's corpse and cried out,
"My poor son, quickly open your eyes and look at me!"
"My son, your life is so bitter! How could that damned scoundrel be so heartless!"
"Go in peace, my son. Mom will definitely avenge you!"
...
After crying for five minutes, Wu Meili stood up and looked at Long Qianzhan angrily,
"You surnamed Long, what are you still standing there for? Aren't you going to find a way to avenge your son?"
Long Qianzhan snorted in anger,
"Qi Tianhu has issued a statement that if you want revenge, go find him. What can I do?"
"In Jiangcheng, who dares to oppose Qi Tianhu?"
Wu Meili's teeth gnashed with hatred.
"You surnamed Long, you're so cowardly! You're truly not a man!"
Long Qianzhan glanced at the ugly woman before him with disgust,
And angrily said,
"You have the nerve to talk about me? If it weren't for Wu Dingbang, how could Yaoyang have met such a tragic end?"
Wu Meili stared intently at Long Qianzhan, as if she were meeting him for the first time today.
"You surnamed Long, I've seen through you!"
With that, she turned to leave!
Long Qianzhan shouted, "Where are you going? I warn you, don't cause trouble!"
Wu Meili sneered,
"You surnamed Long, you coward are afraid of Qi Tianhu, but we Wu family are not afraid of him!"
"I'm going back to my maiden home to find people. I want to avenge my son!"
"I want those scoundrels to be buried with my son!"