The license for Baolingtang is registered under the Zhao family's name, which is something that can be easily verified.
Soon, the Zhao family was alerted.
Before Zhang Zhiyuan's men could even arrive at the door to arrest him, Zhao Xishun and his granddaughter Zhao Linlin arrived at the scene.
Outside the clinic, Wang Cong, looking panicked, was being handcuffed and pushed into a police car by several police officers.
Just then, Zhao Xishun and his grandson walked over. "Wang Cong, what exactly happened?!"
When Wang Cong saw the grandfather and grandson, his eyes lit up. He pointed at Zhao Xishun and his grandson and shouted, "Officers, it was them! They ordered me to put the drug in the well! I had no idea it was a laxative! They are the masterminds! Arrest them immediately!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xishun and his grandson both stiffened, while the constables' expressions changed, and they immediately surrounded the two.
"You are suspected of poisoning, endangering public safety, and intentional homicide! Please come with us to cooperate with the investigation!!"
The faces of the grandfather and grandson turned ashen instantly!
"Comrade from the Police Station..."
Zhao Xishun hurriedly tried to explain, but he was too emotional at the moment. Before he could finish speaking, he felt his heart pounding wildly and then suddenly collapsed.
"Grandpa! Grandpa!" Zhao Linlin was terrified and quickly supported Zhao Xishun, pinching his philtrum repeatedly.
But Zhao Xishun didn't react at all; his eyes had already rolled back!
The police officer scoffed, "Don't give me that crap. Do you know how serious the crime is? Let me tell you, playing dead won't work!"
Zhao Linlin hurriedly cried and pleaded, "Officers, it's not what you think. My grandfather is really in poor health. Please, please find him a doctor first. I beg you!"
"Enough with the nonsense! There's a prison doctor in the cell, let's go inside and talk! Take them all away!" the officer said coldly.
"Officer! Officer!!"
No matter how much Zhao Linlin pleaded, the grandmother and granddaughter were still dragged into the police car.
Seeing the prisoner arrested, Zhang Zhiyuan felt no relief whatsoever. This incident had caused a huge uproar. The defense department had initially diagnosed it as bacterial dysentery, which was highly contagious but incurable. What could they do?
"Mayor Zhang, the source of the pollution has been identified, and we have taken samples on site! However, the sample results are still pending further discussion!"
"Quickly, get to the First Affiliated Hospital and ask relevant experts to come to the scene to cooperate with the investigation!" Zhang Zhiyuan gave the order directly.
The First Affiliated Hospital is the best hospital in Xidu. If the First Affiliated Hospital can't produce a result, then we'll have to ask someone in Yandu for help, and we'll need to report it to higher authorities.
This matter cannot be hidden. He cannot suppress it for the sake of his own job, after all, he is not a fool like Liu Zhengxiang!
While Zhang Zhiyuan was busy and sweating profusely...
Meanwhile, Lin Yu and Feng Jiu had already brought Liu Hao to the main branch of Zhao's Pawnshop.
This flagship store is also the largest pawnshop in Xidu, offering not only pawn services but also antiques and jade, as well as auction services; its business is exceptionally large.
The first floor is a jade market, the second floor is an antique market, the third floor is an auction house, and the fourth floor is a pawn shop.
This business is quite large!
Lin Yu finally understood why that little brat Zhao Qiqi was so arrogant.
It turns out their family really does have some resources.
A moment later, the three of them arrived on the fourth floor.
Liu Hao verified his identity and went directly into the VIP reception room.
They were received by the head manager of the main store, an elderly man in his fifties with a sallow complexion.
This man's real name is unknown, but everyone in the Zhao family calls him Uncle Long.
Uncle Long is not only the head manager of the main store, but also the leader of the Thirteen Protectors of Zhao's Pawnshop. His martial arts skills are unfathomable.
Some even say that Uncle Long deserves half the credit for Zhao Xishun's rise to power.
"Manager Long, when my father and I came to pawn that yellow pearl, you personally took my fingerprints. According to the rules of your Zhao Pawnshop, as long as I come in person, you should return the yellow pearl to me! This is the ransom!"
After Liu Hao finished speaking, he placed a bank card directly on the table.
However, Uncle Long did not move, and kept tapping his fingers on the table.
After a long pause, he said, "Our pawnshop's system has been experiencing some problems lately. Perhaps you could come back another day?"
"Uh, this..." Liu Hao was stunned.
Lin Yu's lips curled slightly. "Is there a problem with the system, or with your store?"
He and Feng Jiu had clearly seen that yellow pearl before; it was on Zhao Xishun's body, and Zhao Xishun regarded it as his lifeblood.
The other party is making excuses to avoid redeeming the property, which clearly indicates they don't want to pay.
Uncle Long glanced at him, his sharp gaze sweeping over him. "Young friend, don't speak carelessly. My Zhao Pawnshop has a well-established reputation, and it's not something anyone can slander!"
Lin Yu said calmly, "I have no intention of slandering you. I have met Old Master Zhao once and even saved his life. I know that he is particularly dependent on that yellow pearl. However, the spiritual power of that yellow pearl has dissipated and it is no longer useful to him. I hope that you can keep your word and return the yellow pearl to us!"
Upon hearing this, Uncle Long's eyes widened in surprise, then he frowned and nodded, saying, "Alright, please wait a moment, I need to consult with your superiors about this matter!"
As the head manager, he had the authority to make decisions on everything in the pawnshop. The only exception was the yellow pearl, which the original boss had personally received; he had to ask for permission before proceeding.
Lin Yu and the other two did not stop him and let him go out to make the call.
Uncle Long's call went directly to the Zhao family mansion.
Zhao Xishun and Zhao Linlin were not home at the moment, but Zhao Qiqi had just returned and answered the phone.
"Hello? Is the master there?"
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