The Hongmen Banquet
"Boss, it's a call from Kinsley."
The image on the display was interrupted, and Mu Qingyan picked up the phone and answered it.
Someone's jumping figure and high-pitched voice are indeed good blood pressure lowering drugs. She seems to be able to feel that her tense nerves are slowly relaxing, and the discomfort of the high-speed flight of the private plane has also been reduced a lot. Maybe she can really consider turning this sound into white noise, which may even help her sleep.
"Yanyan, where are you going? Are you coming to see me?"
Kinsley has not been idle during this period. After his comeback concert in Hong Kong achieved good results, he started promoting his songs and touring in various countries in Asia.
One should be thankful that his fame has not yet reached a global level, otherwise he would be even busier. So when an expectant smile appeared on that slightly tired handsome face, Mu Qingyan felt a little reluctant to disappoint him.
"Well, I'll come see you in a few days. Don't you have a job in New Zealand? I'll go there too."
With this guarantee, the big star finally became happy again. He didn't know where he learned it from, but he had to "check in" on the spot. So Mu Qingyan could only walk around the plane with his mobile phone, reporting everything in detail, and repeatedly assuring that there was really no "person who shouldn't be there" around him.
Without paying attention, the video playing in front of the seat was also seen by the other person.
"Yanyan, are you watching that doctor's surgery? I heard that Dustin also asked him to go to Australia? Did you see him?"
"not yet…"
"Then you are not allowed to see him!"
Mu Qingyan didn't understand why the tone was so righteous at first. The next second, the scene of Kinsley being sarcastic to the good doctor at the dinner in the port area emerged in her mind.
How should she explain to him that she went back this time just to see Vasile Guan?
"I heard about Infintiy's matter. Yanyan, what do you think? I can help you, let me help you!"
Mu Qingyan had investigated how many connections Kinsley had, both overt and covert. Since there was no loss, she let him go. But at this moment, no matter what favors those people owed Kinsley, they would not repay her at the cost of their families and lives. Not to mention, she didn't want him to get involved in these things at all.
"Xiao Yin, you're helping me by protecting yourself. You know how much I care about you, so please ensure your own safety first and don't distract me, okay?"
"But…"
Although those words were very helpful to hear, Kinsley was still not satisfied despite being happy, and a sense of resentment was almost materializing.
Mu Qingyan touched the highlighted hair through the screen with her fingers. The soothing action had some effect.
"Of course I need your help, but it's not time yet. Please save your strength for me first, okay?"
"Oh well…"
The plane landed quickly and the two could not continue chatting. Fortunately, Kinsley also knew the seriousness of the matter and did not keep pestering her.
"Is Mr. Tanaka with you? I need to talk to him about something."
What she needed to explain were still the same things, and now was a special period after all, and she couldn't bring Kinsley directly to her side, so she could only continue to trouble Tanaka to keep an eye on him.
After hanging up the phone, Mu Qingyan returned to her seat and reopened the surgical video.
"Yan, you should be more cautious. Kinsley spoke to you completely unprepared. What if someone overheard it? Also, you should have arranged for multiple private jets to take off simultaneously. If your exact whereabouts were known, could another Halden incident happen?"
Dai Jinning, who has always been taciturn, suddenly spoke.
During the time they were together, Mu Qingyan also noticed that the other party was cold and soft-hearted, so she was not too surprised. But she was still grateful. She raised her hand and pressed the girl's shoulder.
"Don't worry, it's already this late. I think my story should have been exposed to everyone who cares. As for my safety..."
She chuckled.
"The person behind this probably thinks they have a sure win and wants to see me fight like a trapped beast. They won't openly kill me for the time being, so don't worry."
"Who... is worried about you..."
Dai Jinning, who had always been aloof in Mu Qingyan's mind, stood up suddenly as if she was suddenly poked somewhere, deliberately avoided her hand, and turned to walk to the seat at the back.
But in Mu Qingyan's opinion, the movement looked so stiff, and she didn't know if it was her illusion, but she always felt that the girl's ears were red.
This discovery was quite interesting. She stored the memory and planned how to tease the other person later while turning her attention back to the video.
It has to be said that the dexterity of human fingers always amazes her countless times.
So when Yan Chi insisted on building a hospital that would be completely dominated by advanced autonomous robots, Mu Qingyan had raised objections.
In fact, compared with human experts, AI surgery has broken the limits of vision and hand flexibility, and has smaller incisions and fewer complications. More importantly, it does not require long waiting times, is cheaper, and can meet the needs of more people.
However, compared to the extremely sophisticated heart surgeries, data so far show that human doctors still have a higher success rate.
It is no wonder that Vasile Guan is so respected in the industry. There are some surgeries that he is the only one in the world who can perform, and he does so without the assistance of AI or robots.
Mu Qingyan swiped the tablet in his hand and fell into deep thought when he thought about what to do next.
…
"Dr. Guan, long time no see. Are you getting used to Australia?"
"Yan, have you forgotten what you promised me before?"
Chu Xin did not disappoint her. In the Infinity branch meeting room, Mu Qingyan met Vasile Guan as she wished, and greeted him like a good friend.
Hearing this rhetorical question, she also readily changed her words:
"Vasile, I heard from Mr. Shen that you have done a lot for the children in the community during this period and discovered many problems. It is indeed a great blessing for the medical community to have a doctor like you."
"Yan, are you sincere when you say this? If you really consider me a friend, such compliments wouldn't be necessary. Tell me, what's so urgent that you can't even have a meal with me?"
When she got off the plane, Mu Qingyan sent a message to Vasile Guan. The other party had originally booked a restaurant, but time was urgent, so she made an appointment directly with him at the Infinity branch.
"It's okay, we can talk while eating. It's not very convenient outside after all. Don't worry, I will definitely make you feel at home. Jason——"
“Yes.”
The door of the conference room opened, and Jason brought people in to place classic Australian dishes on the table. As soon as the arrangement was completed, Dustin and York followed. Sharon was a few steps behind. The girl, who was originally dejected, suddenly had her eyes lit up when she saw the food. She rushed to the table and then felt the strange atmosphere. She withdrew her hand embarrassedly and stood behind Mu Qingyan.
Shen Chuxuan was the last to arrive. She and Mu Qingyan hadn't seen each other for a long time, so she was naturally very happy. However, this happiness was soon replaced by doubt. After nodding to the people from Infinity, she sat down in her seat.
"Yan, I thought it was just the two of us. Why are you so worried about me? Why do you have to invite so many people over for a meal?"
"I just happened to have something to say. It would save time if we could listen to it together. I wouldn't have to notify everyone one by one."
"I remember when we were in the harbor, I asked you if you knew anyone from Infinity. At that time, you told me, 'I don't have the honor.' So, what's going on now? Yan, won't you explain?"
Mu Qingyan was not at all panicked when her lie was suddenly exposed. After all, the fact that she had just ordered Jason around so smoothly was enough to explain something.
York was closer to her and secretly tugged at her sleeve:
"Whatever happened, don't hide it from me no matter what you want to do, so I can cooperate with you!"
"You'll know in a moment."
Mu Qingyan turned to look at Dustin. The man was obviously more patient than York. He ate slowly with a strange smile on his lips, as if he was enjoying a good show.
"Dr. Guan," she retracted her gaze and formally brought up the topic, "I'm really sorry to have you stay here, but I just have a few questions that I need your answers to. It won't take too long, and I think I've asked most of them during this meal."
"Yan, what on earth am I—"
"So, first question, do you have a cooperative relationship with Lawrence Bedford?"
“Yan?!”
"Qing Yan?"
"Pfft—Sister Qingyan, what did you say?"
Mu Qingyan patted Sharon on the back and handed her a glass of water to relieve the discomfort of choking on food.
It was so direct at the beginning, no wonder they reacted so strongly.
In comparison, the person involved was much calmer.
"Yan, so today you're hosting a 'Hongmen Banquet'. I wonder if I can leave safely after it's over?"
"Then it depends on whether you can justify yourself, Dr. Guan."
Mu Qingyan did not deny the other party's statement, but confirmed that he did have "bad intentions".
"It's really inappropriate to ask without any preparation. So please answer this question first. Earlier in the harbor, I saw several books compiled by Lawrence Bedford in your room. I also saw these books with Chu Yan before, and she told me that they were only available to those within the family and were not circulated in the market at all. Especially the two most important books. Only a few people have them, and they have fixed numbers. So, I have to ask, how close is your relationship with BI to be able to obtain those books?"
"Does Dr. Guan know anyone in the BI family? Was the book a gift?" Sharon asked.
"Perhaps there's a possibility..." Vasile Guan didn't seem to think this was a big deal, explaining casually, "These books have been in our house for a long time. Even I don't know when they appeared. It doesn't rule out the possibility that the elders have had dealings with the Bedford family. And Yan, even if I have a connection with BI, so what? I put those books out in the open, I'm not trying to hide anything. Based on this alone, I really don't understand where your hostility comes from."
"Oh, is that so? So, who tipped off the BI about Dustin and I after we left the medical station at Point Nemo?"
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