Tengchong was in a state of agony, feeling worse than death. While the anesthesia was still in effect, he felt somewhat better, but once it wore off, his legs ached as if a thousand needles were pricking them.
Lu Zhiye stayed there until the next morning. Tengchong woke up groggily and, seeing the tall figure standing at the window, thought it was his older brother and subconsciously called out, "Brother, what brings you here?"
When Lu Zhiye turned around, he finally saw who it was. He raised his slightly sore arm and sighed softly, "I thought it was my brother!"
Lu Zhiye took out an aluminum lunchbox containing vegetable porridge and a boiled egg, which was mashed into tiny pieces and mixed in!
Tengchong grinned, "What is this thing? I don't want to eat it!"
Lu Zhiye shoved the lunchbox into his hand, not caring whether he could lift his arm or not: "Eat it or not, the doctor said you should eat lightly, but still get nutrition!"
I specially got this from the hospital cafeteria. I stayed here all night, stayed up all night, and I need to go back and rest!
Tengchong initially thought he was mistreating the wounded, but upon hearing that he hadn't slept all night, he was immediately moved to tears: "You're just like my brother, tough on the outside but soft on the inside!"
Thank you so much for yesterday! If it weren't for you, I might have died there!
Seeing that he brought it up, Lu Zhi also went to the door, closed it, locked the door, and then pulled a stool behind the door.
Seeing his solemn expression, Tengchong slowly put down the lunchbox in his hand.
Lu Zhiye pulled up a stool and sat down on the edge of Tengchong's bed, his expression cold and stern: "You must tell me the whole story about this matter!"
Tengchong hesitated, "This is a case involving the Ministry of Public Security and the Armed Forces Department, and it involves a certain degree of confidentiality. I really can't talk about it!"
Lu Zhiye rolled his eyes at him: "You think I know nothing about what's going on inside??"
Many things are best left to outsiders to see. Cases like this, which are of a social nature, don't involve any secrecy at all!
I only have one thing to say: because of you and me, we have offended these people. If there is a traitor among us, wouldn't I be completely exposed?
I need to know who my opponents are; I don't want to live in constant fear!
Tengchong knew that Lu Zhiye's words made a lot of sense. After hesitating for only two seconds, he told the whole story: "Some time ago, a major financial case occurred in Jiangcheng."
No fewer than ten people have come to report that they were scammed out of their money!
This also involves some cases of trafficking in women and children!
Later, similar cases occurred in many places, and my brother and his friends guessed that this was a mobile criminal gang!
Therefore, we not only joined forces with public security bureaus in multiple locations, but also with the armed forces to solve the case!
In the previous city, we almost caught these people, but then something happened and they all escaped!
We realized there must be something wrong inside. It's a critical time for my brother's promotion. As long as he gets the credit in this case, he'll definitely get promoted.
I was just thinking of doing some purchasing, wasn't I?
When I met Li Dazhuang on the train, I realized that his modus operandi was very similar to the case my brother had mentioned before!
First, they get close to the victim, then recommend good projects, and you know what happens next!
I initially thought Li Dazhuang was a fool, someone I'd completely outmaneuvered. But alas, it turns out I was the real idiot!
They never believed me from beginning to end. I had barely left the phone booth yesterday when I was ambushed. If you hadn't arrived in time…”
Seeing that Tengchong was about to recount how Lu Zhiye saved him, Lu Zhiye quickly raised his hand to interrupt: "I have one last question. With just Li Dazhuang and his gang, they shouldn't be able to cause too much trouble, right?"
After all, we've seen their capabilities; they're only operating within a small group!
Tengchong was surprised by Lu Zhiye's keen insight in this regard, and his eyes were full of admiration: "You see things so clearly."
You're right, Li Dazhuang and his gang alone couldn't possibly have done it!
There are a dozen or twenty such small gangs!
The big boss behind them hasn't come out yet, which is why this matter is so complicated!
Lu Zhiye understood. He wanted to say something more, but then there was a knock at the door.
Hearing the familiar voice, Tengchong's eyes lit up: "It's my brother's man!"
Lu Zhiye got up and opened the door, and the man looked at Lu Zhiye in the ward warily.
Hearing Tengchong's introduction, the man's guard relaxed slightly. He said calmly, "Comrade Lu, I still have some things to discuss with Xiaochong. I'll take care of things at the hospital. If you don't have anything else to do, you can go back and rest!"
His attitude drew the ire of Tengchong. He was about to say a few words in Lu Zhiye's defense when he was intimidated by a single look from Xu Jingguo!
Lu Zhiye was too lazy to stay there, so he quickly got up and walked out.
These children of government officials mostly work in government agencies, so they naturally look down on these businessmen who rose to prominence later!
So Lu Zhiye didn't bother to pay attention. If everyone acted like that, wouldn't he be exhausted?
Only after Lu Zhiye's figure disappeared did Tengchong say with dissatisfaction, "Brother Xu, after all, he saved my life and helped me a lot along the way. We can't treat him like this!"
Xu Jingguo examined Tengchong's body from head to toe and, after confirming that apart from his legs, the injuries elsewhere were not serious, he breathed a sigh of relief!
Tengchong suffered such serious injuries, and he's still keeping it a secret from his master and his wife; only Teng Fei and Xu Jingguo know about it.
Tengfei was too busy to spare the time, so he could only arrange for Xu Jingguo to come: "If you have so much free time, you should take care of yourself first!"
When you first left home, you said you wanted to try something different and were interested in that area, so my older brother and I didn't interfere!
Who knew you'd dare get involved in this while you were on the road!
I was terrified when I heard the news!
Those people were all desperate criminals; life was worthless to them!
What's more, they're stumbling blocks hindering their future?
As Xu Jingguo spoke, he grew increasingly angry and reached out his large palm to slap Tengchong on the shoulder!
Tengchong winced in pain, but smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Brother Xu, Brother Xu, I was just thinking of helping you out, wasn't I?"
"Ouch, I've paid the price for my carelessness, so please don't hit me!"
Xu Jingguo was both annoyed and amused by his appearance!
"Don't worry about the rest, and tell your friend not to worry about it either. Nobody should get involved."
I'll go ask the attending physician if your leg will leave any lasting effects.
Upon hearing this, Tengchong's previously smiling face darkened.
With both legs broken, even if they are set properly with current medical technology, there will likely be some long-term effects!
After all, he was just a young man in his early twenties. The thought that he might become a cripple in the future made him feel extremely sad!
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