After searching for ten minutes, I found Wang Hao patrolling outside the Southeast Residential Area. He was very familiar with the Southeast Residential Area because he knew Chen Yefei, and naturally knew the people in the area as well.

When I found him, I saw him chatting and laughing with people in the Southeast Residential Area.

"Wang Hao," I called out, and he turned around.

When Wang Hao saw me, he smiled and said, "Dr. Lu, you've arrived!"

Since we arrived at the Southeast Residential Area late last night, Wang Hao had already gone to bed and was unaware that we had arrived. He was quite surprised to see me.

I nodded and said, "I'm here. I arrived last night. Do you have time? I need to talk to you about something."

"Oh, so it was you who drove in last night. You woke me up," Wang Hao said with a smile. "I'm free now. Is there anything I can help you with? Are you in a hurry?"

I nodded and said, "Okay, come back with me first. There's something I need to tell you, and I'd also like to ask you for a favor."

Wang Hao looked at me with a puzzled expression, said a few words to the person next to him, and then the person next to him continued patrolling.

Wang Hao came up to me and asked, "Dr. Lu, has something happened? You don't look well."

I said, "Something has indeed happened, and it's a very bad thing."

Wang Hao's expression changed upon hearing my words. "Could it be that something happened in Jiangbei?"

I said, "Yes, Jiangbei was attacked by Biyuan yesterday, and many people died."

Wang Hao completely lost his composure, looking at me with panicked eyes, "How... how could this happen? Why would Biyuan suddenly attack Jiangbei?"

Immediately, I told him everything that had happened in the past two days. Jiangbei was in a precarious situation, and since Wang Hao was from Jiangbei, I had to tell him about this so that I could better plan my next steps.

After learning the whole story, Wang Hao became grief-stricken, especially when he learned that Sun Zichen and Zhang Zhihao were dead, he covered his face and wept.

I remember when I first met them, Wang Hao and Sun Zichen were good friends. Their relationship and bond were just like mine with Zhang Zhihao and the others. Neither of them wanted anything to happen to the other, and they were both willing to take a bullet for each other.

But they're all dead; the one who was willing to take a bullet for you is dead.

Wang Hao cried for a while, then asked, "Was Sun Zichen in a lot of pain when he died?"

I shook my head. "He was asleep when the rocket hit, so he didn't feel it. I wanted to save him, but it was too late. I'm sorry."

Wang Hao stared at me with tears in his eyes, shook his head and said, "Dr. Lu, you don't need to say that to me. You have nothing to apologize to me for. The people who killed Sun Zichen were from Biyuan. They are the ones who should apologize."

Seeing the hatred in his eyes, I said, "Don't overthink this. It's already happened, and there's no going back. I've killed everyone who caused Zhang Zhihao and Sun Zichen's deaths. As for Biyuan, I hope you won't act too impulsively. This matter can't be rushed; we can only take it slowly."

Wang Hao said, "I know, I'm not the impulsive type. I know what I should do. Dr. Lu, now that Jiangbei is alright, I want to go back and help out. I can't stay here; I have to avenge the captain and Lao Sun."

I said, "If you want to go back, I can go back with you tomorrow. It just so happens that I have some things to discuss with Su Mu."

Wang Hao said, "Okay, I'll come find you again tomorrow morning, and we'll go back together then. Dr. Lu, I want to be alone for a while now, okay?"

"Yes, come find me if you need anything."

"Um."

Seeing Wang Hao's current mood, I didn't want to continue talking to him, so I could only leave for the time being. Anyway, I'm going to Jiangbei tomorrow, so I'll talk to him on the way there.

Before we knew it, noon had passed.

Chen Yefei and I agreed to meet on the rooftop.

Chen Yefei brought up two bottles of beer.

He handed me a bottle and asked, "Dr. Lu, tell me, what exactly happened in Jiangbei these past few days? How come people are dying?"

I raised an eyebrow, took a swig of wine with a sigh, and repeated what I had just told Wang Hao.

Chen Yefei nodded. "I see. I didn't expect Biyuan to be so powerful, it even has rockets."

I said, "I didn't expect it either. It was mainly because we were too careless. After the traitor moved Sister Jing and Sun Zichen out, Jiangbei was in a passive position. As for everything that happened next, it was completely controlled by Biyuan. If it weren't for good luck, Jiangbei would probably have been destroyed long ago."

Chen Yefei said, "Yes, Jiangbei is indeed very dangerous right now. But now that two people have died, what do you plan to do? Are you going to seek revenge on Biyuan?"

I said, "We can't rush into revenge. We haven't even fully figured out Biyuan's strength yet. It would be ridiculous to think about revenge now."

Chen Yefei said, "Do you need any help? We're in a cooperative relationship now, so if you're in trouble, I have to help you out."

I smiled wryly and said, "You've already helped me a lot by taking me in. As for what to do next, I'll discuss it with Jiang Bei. You shouldn't get involved in Southeast Community, lest you attract the attention of Biyuan and suffer undeserved trouble."

Chen Yefei didn't stand on ceremony with me and said, "Okay, whatever you want."

After chatting with him for a while, we quickly finished our beer.

...

The next morning, Wang Hao found me and said he wanted to go to Jiangbei with me.

Fei Lichao was a little worried and wanted to come with me.

I refused directly, saying, "Old Fei, you don't need to worry about me. There won't be any problems on the way, and even if there are, I can still get on my way. Besides, I have something I need your help with. Judging from the days, if nothing unexpected happens, Du Xu should be coming soon. I'd appreciate it if you could keep watch at the school for the next couple of days. I'm sure Du Xu will come to the school to find me then."

Upon hearing this, Fei Lichao had no choice but to agree and went to the school to keep watch.

As for me, I went to Jiangbei with Wang Hao.

His cousin, Song Xiaoxiao, didn't come along. Jiangbei is very unstable right now, so it's better to let her stay in the Southeast Community.

On the way, for safety reasons, we went directly via the outer ring road of Jiajiang. Although it was far, it at least ensured safety and gave me and Wang Hao enough time to discuss it.

Ten minutes after we set off, I said, "Wang Hao, if it's alright, there's something I'd like to ask you."

Wang Hao was taken aback, turned to look at me with surprise in his eyes, and asked, "What's wrong?"

(End of this chapter)