The dean respectfully said, "The deputy mayor was brought here at 11 p.m. last night. He was hit on the head with a club, which tore open a three-inch-long gash. He needed six stitches and a 1,000 cc blood transfusion. His condition is now stable."
"You've worked hard. The rescue was timely and the measures were appropriate."
The hospital director bowed and scraped, saying, "Mayor, the deputy mayor is staying in ward 108. I'll take you there."
Ward 108 is a single room, also known as the VIP ward in the town's health center.
In Qinglong Town, the town mayor and deputy mayor are considered high-ranking officials, and only people of this rank are qualified to stay in this high-ranking official ward.
The deputy mayor's head was wrapped in bandages, he had an IV drip in his arm, his face was sallow, and he looked like a dead man lying in the hospital bed.
The town mayor asked with concern, "Old Chang, what do you think?"
"Mayor, I...I almost met my maker."
"Old Chang, it's too dangerous for you to go out in the middle of the night."
"I...I went out for an evening workout, but I didn't expect to be robbed. He attacked me from behind without saying a word."
"Old Chang, he robbed you of all your valuables?"
"I...he took my wallet..."
Just then, two policemen walked in.
A policeman saw the mayor in the hospital room and said respectfully, "Mayor, hello. I just heard about the deputy mayor's injury, so I've come to take a statement."
The town mayor said sternly, "Chief Li, this case must be thoroughly investigated. We must not let the murderer get away with it."
"Mayor, rest assured, I will mobilize all the police forces in the station to apprehend the murderer as soon as possible."
The mayor said with satisfaction, "Good, you must report to me on the progress of the case every day."
"OK."
The town mayor and Ma Yunfei left the town health center.
The mayor looked grave, seemingly both grieving and resentful about the deputy mayor's injury.
As soon as Ma Yunfei left the town health center, he saw the short man hiding at the entrance of the alley opposite the health center, peeking and looking in their direction.
The town mayor also saw the short man and shouted, "Skinny monkey, what are you doing here?"
The skinny monkey came running over excitedly.
This was a man in his thirties, only about 1.5 meters tall, with a pointed face and monkey-like cheeks, truly resembling a monkey.
"Cousin, I...I saw a lot of people gathered at the health center, so I came to see what was going on."
"What's so interesting? The deputy mayor was hit on the head last night and is now in the hospital. Judging from his complexion, he won't die anytime soon."
The town mayor was tipping off the skinny monkey, informing him about the deputy mayor's situation.
Clearly, the skinny monkey had come to find out what was going on. Perhaps he was worried that if he killed the deputy mayor, he would be in big trouble.
The skinny monkey stamped his foot and said, "Which thug dared to hit the deputy mayor with a club? That's too arrogant! Cousin, you should be careful too, don't go out tonight."
Gu Le glared at the skinny monkey and scolded, "Stop asking about these news stories and just do your job."
"Cousin, I understand."
The skinny monkey ran away in a flash.
The sight of the skinny monkey running reminded Ma Yunfei of the night he was tripped by a rope, and the dark figure fleeing in panic.
The skinny monkey looks a lot like that dark shadow.
Ma Yunfei concluded that the person who hit the deputy mayor with a stick last night was Skinny Monkey.
Moreover, the person who tripped him up that night was very likely the skinny monkey.
Skinny Monkey is the town mayor's henchman.
Ma Yunfei asked, "Godfather, is this skinny monkey your cousin?"
“My cousin is someone I’m not even related to, he’s long past the fifth degree of kinship. His family is dirt poor, and he begged me to find him a job. Considering we’re still related, I let him do odd jobs at the town government.”
The town mayor went to work.
Jack Ma flew to the No. 1 shop in the world.
He wanted to tell Erlv this terrible news, to let him know that anyone who tries to take the young widow from the town mayor's restaurant will not have a good ending.
Erlv's No. 1 Shop Under Heaven is not open yet.
Ma Yunfei kicked the door twice and shouted, "Second brother, the sun is already high in the sky, why aren't you open for business yet!"
Ma Yunfei called out twice, and the roller shutter finally opened.
Erlv yawned and asked, "Boss, you're too diligent. It's only a little past eight o'clock."
"Second brother, I have some news to tell you. Last night, the deputy mayor went to the Baixing Restaurant again, trying to seduce the young widow. On his way home, he was hit on the head with a club, needed six stitches, and almost died."
"Ah! The deputy mayor has been assaulted?"
"Second brother, I told you long ago that the deputy mayor is trying to seduce the young widow. He's obviously trying to steal the mayor's woman. Do you think he'll have a good ending?"
"Boss, you mean: it was my uncle who sent people to beat up the deputy mayor?"
"Erlv, you said it yourself, I didn't say that. I just told you: fighting with the mayor for a woman will not end well, Heaven will not forgive you."
Erlu said fearfully, "My uncle is really ruthless. He even dared to beat the deputy mayor. He's really vicious."
"Second brother, history has shown that even brothers can fight each other and even kill one another over a woman."
Erlu said fearfully, "Boss, thank goodness you reminded me, otherwise I would have lost my head."
"Second brother, remember this, you must remember this: never go bother the young widow at the People's Restaurant again. Think about it, if you don't know what's good for you, it might not just be a matter of getting hit on the head, but someone might smash your head to pieces."
Erlu felt a chill run down his spine, his legs trembled, and he said tremblingly, "My God, fighting over a woman can actually lead to someone's death. I... I've really learned something new."
Ma Yunfei was very happy. He connected the incident of the deputy mayor being beaten with the young widow, which made Erlv no longer dare to harass the young widow.
Ma Yunfei glanced at Erlv with disdain, thinking to himself: You're a real scoundrel. You already have Sasha as your girlfriend, yet you still want to go around flirting with other women.
Poor Sasha, she ran into Erlv, that philandering man.
Suddenly, a girl in a floral dress came skipping over and called out from afar, "Donkey, you're open early today!"
Ma Yunfei glanced at the girl and asked, "Second brother, is she Sasha?"
"Yes, she is my girlfriend, Sasha."
Sasha was a short, chubby girl with a round face and big eyes. Although her figure wasn't great, her appearance was quite pleasing.
Sasha stared intently at Ma Yunfei and asked, "You must be Brother Ma?"
Ma Yunfei was somewhat surprised. It was the first time he had met Sasha, and Sasha had guessed his identity immediately.
Erlv introduced, "Yes, this is my older brother, Ma Yunfei."
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