C16 You Should Stay with Me

Xie Quanzhang felt an icy chill envelop his entire body, as if a venomous snake had fixed its gaze upon him. A sense of imminent danger and fear pierced straight to his core. Despite considering himself a worldly man, he couldn't help but feel a tremor of weakness in his heart.

"Mr. Ye, I don't mean to interfere, but I believe we need to thoroughly investigate this matter and provide clarity for your friend. Continuing this commotion will only waste time. If these individuals are at fault, there will be ample time to punish them after a proper investigation," Xie Quanzhang said, his voice quivering.

Hmm?

Lee Wenqing and the others were taken aback by Xie Quanzhang's deferential behavior towards Ye Luo.

Isn't this guy Xie Quanzhang's assistant? Why is Xie treating him with such reverence, almost as if he's in awe?

Respect, indeed. While others might mistake Ye Luo for an assistant, Xie Quanzhang wouldn't dare entertain that thought. Setting aside Ye Luo's impressive medical expertise, the mere fact that he saved Guu Tianxiong's life was enough assurance that Ye Luo could strike someone here, even Xie himself, and face no repercussions.

Observing Ye Luo's nonchalant response, Xie Quanzhang glanced at the patient in the ward and suggested, "Mr. Ye, the patient seems to be in a poor state at the moment. Perhaps we should prioritize their care to avoid any further complications."

Upon hearing this, Ann Xin, who was nestled in Ye Luo's arms, became agitated. She turned to see her mother slumped on the hospital bed, still reeling from the shock.

"Mom, are you okay?" Ann Xin hurried over to her.

At this point, Ye Luo's expression softened slightly. He addressed Xie Quanzhang, "Fine, I expect an explanation for this. I need to know if it's true that the People's Hospital demands patients to be discharged today because their medical fees are due tomorrow. And I want to know if becoming the associate chief physician's lover is a way to have those fees waived!"

At Ye Luo's words, the room fell into stunned silence, particularly Chen Junjie, who lay prostrate on the floor. His face turned ghostly pale, and a chill ran through him. He realized his downfall was inevitable.

Dean Lee Wenqing's face turned a ghastly shade of pale. Ye Luo's words had given him a clear picture of the situation.

"If the explanation you provide doesn't satisfy me, I'll handle it myself. I assure you, every single one of you, including you, Xie Quanzhang, will spend your next life in a wheelchair," Ye Luo said, fixing his gaze on Xie Quanzhang.

Xie Quanzhang, along with Dean Lee Wenqing and the others, sharply inhaled at the threat.

They all pondered who Ye Luo could possibly be, to speak so boldly to Xie Quanzhang. It was nothing short of a threat.

It was well-known that even Dean Lee Wenqing treated Xie Quanzhang with the utmost respect.

What was most striking was Xie Quanzhang's lack of reaction. He stood there passively, like a subordinate, taking Ye Luo's reprimand.

"Don't worry, Mr. Ye. I will ensure you receive a satisfactory response," Lee Wenqing quickly replied. He realized that anyone who could command such respect from Xie Quanzhang was no ordinary man. If he didn't make his position clear now, he might lose his chance altogether.

Clearly, the issue at hand was a personal vendetta between Ye Luo and Chen Junjie. Lee Wenqing had some knowledge of the shady dealings Chen Junjie engaged in, using his father-in-law, the deputy dean, as a shield. But with Liu Mingxiang's reputation to consider, he had previously chosen not to intervene.

Today, however, Lee Wenqing had made up his mind. The deputy dean's influence was significant, but could it really compare to Xie Quanzhang's? Or to his own career prospects, even his life?

"Fine," Ye Luo said, then approached Chen Junjie. "I'll await your explanation. But first, I'll take what I'm owed."

With that, he lifted his leg.

"Bang!"

Chen Junjie screamed in agony as blood and urine flowed from his groin. Ye Luo's kick had clearly rendered Chen Junjie's manhood useless.

Watching the scene unfold, Lee Wenqing and the others felt a cold shiver down their spines. Despite Lee Wenqing's promise of an explanation, Ye Luo had shown no mercy to Chen Junjie. That one kick had effectively ruined the rest of Chen Junjie's life.

"Lee, what are you standing around for? Get moving and check on the patient in Room 207 yourself," Xie Quanzhang urged, nudging Lee Wenqing's hand.

"Right, I'm on it..."

In just half an hour, the investigation was crystal clear. It wasn't just this one incident involving Ann Xin; there were numerous past issues tied to Chen Junjie, including those of Vice Principal Liu Mingxiang.

Unbeknownst to us before, but now shockingly clear, this father-in-law and son-in-law duo had been exploiting their positions to commit heinous acts. They were the epitome of despicable.

"Elder Xie, could you clue me in about this Ye Luo? I'm really on edge here," Lee Wenqing said, plastering a smile on his face as he stood next to Xie Quanzhang.

Xie Quanzhang could only offer a wry smile in return. He was just as eager to uncover Ye Luo's background. But did he have any leads?

"Here's the thing—I'll share just one detail," Xie Quanzhang began. "Are you familiar with Guu Tianxiong?"

Lee Wenqing nodded immediately. In Linhai City, anyone with even a modest reputation knew of Guu Tianxiong. Among the city's entrepreneurs, he was easily a top-five figure—a man whose influence could send tremors through Linhai with a mere foot stomp.

As the director of the People's Hospital, Lee Wenqing was no stranger to the upper echelons of society. Yet, even he paled in comparison to Guu Tianxiong, who had the power to decide his fate with a single word.

"Is Ye Luo associated with Guu Tianxiong?" Lee Wenqing asked, anxiety creeping into his voice. If so, that was someone he definitely couldn't afford to cross. Chen Junjie's family and Liu Mingxiang would have no choice but to concede.

Xie Quanzhang shook his head. "No, he's not one of Guu Tianxiong's people."

"Oh, that's somewhat of a relief," Lee Wenqing exhaled. If it was merely a casual acquaintance or a slight connection to Guu Tianxiong, that was somewhat less daunting.

"But just now, we both left Guu Tianxiong's place together. He's known as Old Gu, and it seemed like Guu Tianxiong was okay with that. Plus, right before I got here, he had just saved Guu Tianxiong's life. Guu Tianxiong had promised to help him with anything he needed. Oh, and Guu Tianxiong has a right-hand man, I think his name is Liu Kun. Ye Luo broke his hand, yet Guu Tianxiong didn't utter a single complaint."

Lee Wenqing retreated three steps, his recently settled heart now lodged in his throat, his face etched with shock and fear.

The thought of Ye Luo being one of Guu Tianxiong's men was frightening enough, but Xie Quanzhang's implications suggested something far more ominous.

"Elder Xie, this incident was purely Chen Junjie's doing; I was completely in the dark. We've been friends for years, and you're well-acquainted with Mr. Ye. Please, you must put in a good word for me. Given your stature as a grandmaster, surely Mr. Ye will grant you some respect." Lee Wenqing was on the verge of tears.

"Hehe," Xie Quanzhang let out a wry chuckle. "Do you really think I can sway Mr. Ye's opinion? And as for being a grandmaster, let's just say that Ye Luo's medical expertise far surpasses mine."

"This..."

Lee Wenqing was dumbfounded, utterly at a loss for words. The idea that Ye Luo was not only a formidable fighter with a solid backing but also possessed medical skills superior to Xie Quanzhang's was beyond his wildest imagination.