"Comrade Xiao Song, I treat you as a friend. Please don't tell me that all this is just a coincidence."

Shao Jingque looked at Song Yangyu, who seemed to be hesitant to speak in front of her, and spoke first with a stubborn look on her face, setting the tone:

"Or is it that your last name is not Song at all, and even this name is fake?"

She was a little angry at the moment because Song Yangyu had saved her life and she really regarded him as a friend.

She didn't expect that now she would have to doubt the authenticity of their acquaintance, which made her feel cheated.

Shao Jingque cried all afternoon, and now her eyes were as red as a rabbit's, staring at Song Yangyu angrily.

Song Yangyu felt a little ashamed. When he met Shao Jingque, he really didn't know that she was Lu Zhan's fiancée. But it was undeniable that after he knew about it, he did try to get close to Shao Jingque, hoping to get some unknown clues about Lu Zhan from her. So now he was speechless when being questioned by Shao Jingque.

Fortunately, the cause of the disaster has been determined, and his work has come to an end. He can barely explain a few things:

"My real name is Song Yangyu. It was indeed a coincidence that I stayed in the room next to yours at the Ning City Military District Guesthouse. But that time we met on the street later... after I learned that you were Captain Lu's fiancée, I deliberately observed your whereabouts, and that's how I accidentally saw you with a sprained ankle."

"I'm sorry, Comrade Xiao Shao, I concealed something from you before. In order to better carry out the investigation, it was inconvenient to disclose it to you. I hope you can forgive me."

Shao Jingque's cheeks flushed and puffed out. It was obvious that this explanation couldn't completely calm her down:

"So, your purpose in coming to Ning City is also to investigate Lu Zhan?"

Song Yangyu thought about it and nodded slowly.

"Why? Didn't Lu Zhan save so many people? Why are you still investigating him?"

Shao Jingque was very angry about this. On the way to Henan Province, she had heard from Wang Tao that Lu Zhan not only survived himself, but also directly saved the entire Anfeng Town from the flood, not to mention how many lives downstream were indirectly saved because of his insistence on reporting.

Shouldn't such people be called heroes? Why should investigating heroes be so disheartening?

Song Yangyu looked embarrassed, thinking it was difficult to explain all the reasons to Shao Jingque at once.

In the decades of development since the founding of the People's Republic of China, individuals like Lu Zhan who made outstanding contributions have emerged in all walks of life. After gaining the trust of the organization, they were entrusted with important tasks. As a result, they caused unimaginable damage to China.

After investigating these people, it was discovered that they were actually deeply hidden enemy spies. The organization also learned a profound lesson at the cost of blood.

If an enemy spy operating among the people can cause serious damage to the stable and united social order, then an enemy spy who is powerful and good at disguise and infiltrates the center of power will inevitably cause unimaginable disasters to the entire country!

Some things cannot be discussed in detail, so Song Yangyu could only answer evasively:

"This is a necessary organizational process. It's not just Captain Lu who's investigating. There are dedicated personnel investigating all aspects of this disaster."

"Of course, I understand your feelings, which is why I asked you to speak out so as not to affect Captain Lu's recovery."

"Comrade Xiao Shao, I solemnly apologize to you and Captain Lu. My inconsiderate approach to work nearly put Captain Lu's life in danger. I also concealed something from you during that time. I hope to receive your forgiveness."

After hearing Song Yangyu's sincere apology, and considering that he and Lu Zhan were both soldiers, Shao Jingque couldn't say anything more even though he was still angry.

"Then the investigation is now complete, is everything okay?"

Song Yangyu nodded:

"No problem. I'm just here to visit Captain Lu today. I'll be back in Beijing tomorrow morning."

After saying this, he hesitated for a moment and then asked tentatively:

"Then... Comrade Xiao Shao, do you still consider me your friend?"

Shao Jingque couldn't help but rolled his eyes at him:

"If I didn't consider you my friend, would I have the patience to listen to you explain so much? Just because Lu Zhan has undergone surgery and doesn't remember who I am, I can't wait to beat you up!"

Song Yangyu was very surprised:

"You said Captain Lu doesn't remember you? I haven't heard Doctor Fan mention any memory problems with him before..."

When talking about this, Shao Jingque looked worried.

She also went to the doctor's office to look for Dr. Fan in the afternoon, but couldn't find him, so she asked another doctor in the office. The doctor said that patients who had just undergone brain surgery would have a certain probability of experiencing memory disorders. It would take a few days or even several months for the brain to slowly return to normal, but it was not certain whether the memory lost during this period could be restored.

After hearing this, Song Yangyu felt even more guilty:

"Comrade Xiao Shao, don't worry too much. Captain Lu will definitely remember it. When I return to Beijing, I will immediately contact the best neurologist at Capital Hospital. You can come to Beijing for a checkup then. I will cover all the expenses!"

Shao Jingque is not really an unreasonable person.

It was a great surprise to her that Lu Zhan survived the flood. Although she felt sad and aggrieved when she first discovered that Lu Zhan had forgotten her, she could understand after calming down that it was not Lu Zhan's fault, but the sequelae of his brain injury, and there was no need for her to be angry with Lu Zhan for this.

But Song Yangyu...

She raised her chin proudly and said half jokingly and half sincerely:

"You have a conscience, but shouldn't you be responsible for it? But don't worry, one thing is for another. I will still give you the banner for saving me. I'll send it to your workplace when the time comes!"

It’s not that Shao Jingque wants to take advantage of Song Yangyu, but she knows that no matter what era, the best neurologists in the Capital Hospital cannot be seen by just money.

Since Song Yangyu said this, it proves that he must have some confidence. In any case, his network of contacts is wider than that of the "newcomer" Shao Jingque.

Shao Jingque felt that if there was a chance, he should really let Lu Zhan go to the Capital Hospital for further examination.

In her opinion, Lu Zhan forgetting her was just a superficial phenomenon. She was more worried that the deeper reason was that Lu Zhan's brain was still damaged and needed treatment. It would be more reassuring to ask the best neurologist in the Capital Hospital to see him.

In the ward, Lu Zhan's mouth became increasingly dry.

The enamel cup on the bedside table was right at hand, but he didn't have the strength to lift it.

His eyes unconsciously glanced at the open door again, and he happened to see Shao Jingque raising her chin and joking with Song Yangyu, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.

A complex light flashed in Lu Zhan's deep eyes, and a sense of discomfort inexplicably emerged in his heart.