Chapter 197: 197 Mountains and Rivers Unharmed, Seas Calm and Rivers Clear

197 The mountains and rivers are safe, the seas calm and rivers clear.

Tushan Jiu looked at Kang Yan, "Director Kang's body is stained with yin and evil qi; if not for her own virtue holding up, the orphanage would have already been massacred."

"Kang Yan, you have been retaliated against by those people."

Kang Yan's pupils contracted sharply.

Those people are members of that organization in the lawless zone.

They are the ones he wiped out in one sweep when he went undercover.

But they well know that hideout is not the end.

But they still want to crush their arrogance, must destroy it to prove China's attitude toward those drugs—zero tolerance!

Just didn't expect that, unable to cross the border, they would retaliate in this way.

Wait!

That informant who came back with him earlier died at home, cause of death self-harm.

Because during his time in that organization, he endured brutal torture; after returning, his psychological evaluation never passed, but it never reached the point of being especially severe and untreatable.

As a result, just one week after returning......

The car key in Kang Yan's hand creaked as he gripped it tightly.

"Sister-in-law, may I borrow a knife from you on credit?"

If this were an open retaliation, superiors could still send people to protect the orphanage.

But now they are retaliating in this invisible killing form; superiors certainly have no way, because it's impossible to defend against.

So he can only place his hope on Tushan Jiu.

The director-mom raised him; we must not let her be implicated because of him.

Tushan Jiu flipped out a small knife and handed it to him, "The deal is preliminarily settled; I have intervened in your karma, I will do my utmost; let's go, let's make a trip to the orphanage."

Kang Shuangrou lying on the hospital bed listened for a while and finally understood.

This isn't little fatty being sick; it's a supernatural retaliation targeting their orphanage!

She and Kang Wan exchanged a glance.

Kang Shuangrou suddenly realized, saying, "I was wondering why these kids have been acting so strange lately; it turns out they were all possessed."

Kang Yan felt immense guilt: "Um, sorry, Director Mom, it's me who brought this undeserved disaster upon you, it's me......"

His words were cut off by Kang Shuangrou speaking out.

"Little Yan!"

Kang Yan lowered his head, not daring to look at her.

Kang Shuangrou sighed: "Little Yan, lift your head and look at Director Mom."

After hesitating two seconds, he took a deep breath, raised his head, and looked toward the hospital bed where the director-mom's face already bore obvious signs of age.

Her eyes held no blame, only heartache.

His nose felt sore, "Director Mom, you speak, I'm listening."

Kang Shuangrou: "Do you know the meaning behind the name Director Mom gave you?"

"Um, I know—mountains and rivers safe, seas calm and rivers clear."

"Yes, do you remember when you voluntarily told me you wanted to serve the country, I said that phrase?"

"I remember, you said a country comes before a home, some things are destined for someone to do, whether it's me or another; you said I am very responsible, your pride."

Kang Shuangrou extended her hand.

Kang Yan hurried forward a step, grabbed it, squatted beside the hospital bed, lowered his head, and let her touch.

"When you were little, your hair strands were especially hard, rough to the touch; even now your head is still like that, but Director Mom loves to touch it; when news of your sacrifice came back, I thought I'd never touch it again, I wondered if I was wrong......"

Kang Yan shook his head, "No, Director Mom, you are not wrong; they deserve to die!"

During his undercover period, he heard those arrogant words and saw many innocent colleagues brutally murdered.

Even knowing their own fate, they had not a shred of regret.

Only then did he realize the director's saying: if he didn't do it, many would still step forward to sacrifice themselves, just for that phrase "seas calm and rivers clear"!

Kang Shuangrou twitched the corner of her mouth, said nothing more, patted his shoulder, then turned her head to Tushan Jiu: "Little miss, this matter is troublesome for you."

Tushan Jiu nodded slightly, "Rest assured, please rest well."

Kang Wan beside withdrew her gaze that had been fixed on Tushan Jiu, then said to Kang Yan: "Brother Yan, let's hurry back; now returning is good because little fatty and them are still asleep, and this... master taking action would be easier."

Kang Yan stood up, pulled the blanket up over Kang Shuangrou, and checked the IV.

Looking at her slightly dry lips, the doctor currently doesn't allow drinking water; need to wait two hours.

He opened his mouth to say let Kang Wan stay to look after Director Mom, he'd take them back, but before he could speak, Tushan Jiu had already turned and walked out of the ward.

As she walked, she said, "Let's go, we must finish this before midnight; otherwise after midnight the yin qi is strongest, I fear this knife-borrower won't be able to beat them, then we'll be the weaker side."

Hearing that, Xie Shiyu beside frowned.

The other three were first startled for a moment, then quickly wore solemn expressions as if facing a great enemy.

Tushan Jiu took the initiative to hold Xie Shiyu's hand, and they walked out together.

After leaving the ward, the itch in Xie Shiyu's palm disappeared, and he exchanged a glance with Tushan Jiu.

She blinked at him, the corner of her mouth lifting.

Seeing Tushan Jiu and them already gone, Kang Wan hastily slung the satchel she had been holding onto her back, then told Kang Shuangrou: "Director Mom, you rest first; if anything happens, press the bell, a nurse will come; I'll first go with them to the orphanage to see what's going on."

"Alright, go quickly, be careful, safety first, whatever the situation, let me......"

Before Kang Shuangrou finished speaking, Kang Wan rushed out anxiously, "Got it, Director Mom, I'm leaving first."

Looking at the empty ward, Kang Shuangrou's weary face was full of worry.

Just now that little girl said she might not be able to beat them; what should we do now?

Although she knew that in such matters one should not involve two parties, she could not risk the children's safety.

After a moment's hesitation, a person came to mind.

She pursed her slightly dry, cracked lips and reached for the phone on the bedside table.

After expending some effort, she was covered in cold sweat and finally managed to get the phone.

Her phone was already old, and it lagged for a while before opening the contacts.

She typed the character "Xu" into the search bar.

A name popped up.

Her finger paused, then she still tapped to call.

After a few rings, the person on the other end answered the phone.

"Hello?"

His voice carried a hint of laziness; it was obvious he had been woken from his sleep.

Kang Shuangrou: "Old Xu, I have a matter I'd like to ask you to go on a trip......"