Chapter 325

Ni Ming wore a mask, saw a doctor, and underwent a physical examination, blood draw...

Soon, the dermatologist who performed the check-up told him: "Sir, it appears that you may have contracted a disease... but we will have to wait for the blood test results for confirmation."

Ni Ming's face turned pale!

"When will the blood test results be out?"

"This afternoon."

On Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's side.

"Ring ring ring~~~"

"Hello."

"Brother Zu, we kept an eye on that Ni Ming; he went to the hospital and was even wearing a mask."

"Good, proceed according to the original plan."

"Yes, Brother Zu!"

In the afternoon,

Ni Ming drove himself to the hospital, filled with worry, and received the medical report, though he didn't quite understand terms like "negative," "positive," and other vocabulary on it.

He vaguely felt that he might have a problem.

But clinging to a one-in-ten-thousand chance of luck, he registered for an appointment at the infectious disease department.

30 minutes later, he finally saw the doctor.

"You have..."

After looking at the results, the doctor instinctively leaned back.

Ni Ming's face turned white.

The doctor said: "I am very sorry, sir. According to this physical examination report, you have been infected with the HIV virus, AIDS, and gonorrhea..."

"For these two diseases, the fastest incubation period is anywhere from a few days to over ten days... You might want to think about who you have had contact with and when..."

Buzz buzz buzz~~~~

Ni Ming only felt a sense of teetering on the edge, the world spinning around him.

"I... actually..."

The doctor comforted him: "Sir, please, you must stay calm. Even if you are infected, as long as you maintain a healthy diet and stay clean, you can still live for a long time..."

"Hahaha~~~"

Ni Ming suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed loudly.

Damn it, live for a long time?

If I can't enjoy life, why would I want to live that long?

Having contracted AIDS, the sky has collapsed!

The dreams he pursued—becoming a councilor, entering the political arena, and even becoming a guest of honor in the UK and the US in the future—all collapsed. (PS: The US Vice President, Old Biden, had met him at the White House.)

The doctor shook his head and stopped trying to persuade him.

You brought this upon yourself by messing with unclean people; who can you blame?

You can only blame yourself.

Ni Ming left the infectious disease department in a daze.

Just as he left, a 'patient' wearing a mask arrived at the doctor's office, closed the door, and cut off the outside world.

"Hello, I want the records of a patient named Ni Ming."

The doctor's face immediately turned stern: "Get out! I am a doctor; I cannot give you a patient's records! You are insulting my medical ethics!"

The 'patient': "100,000!"

The doctor: "............"

He calculated it; 100,000 Hong Kong dollars was equivalent to two months of his salary.

The 'patient': "200,000. If you don't want it, then forget it."

After saying this, he turned to leave.

"Wait!"

"200,000. Insult me if you must!"

Anyway, no one would be able to find out that he was the one who leaked it.

The doctor reached out his hand.

"Deal!"

The two shook hands!

The money he gave was simply too much. jpg

On the other side,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu received a system notification:

"You have 'taken out' a person with heinous sins..."

"Received the following rewards:"

"Reward 1: 10 'Work/Study Energy Cards (10 days)'!"

"Reward 2: One copy of the 'List of women Ni Ming had contact with during his infection period'."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu glanced at the "list of women,"

2 people.

"Good heavens, they are actually all colleagues from within the law firm!"

"They are all people who want to get ahead!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu felt a bit guilty, but after thinking about it, the people who did 'that' with Ni Ming...

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu made a phone call, summoned the lackey handling this matter, took the list, and had it published along with Ni Ming's affair.

At this time,

Ni Ming, in a daze, walked out of the hospital, his steps staggering.

Sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds and spilled onto his face, yet it appeared exceptionally blinding.

AIDS—these three words were like a curse; it felt as if the entire world had collapsed, and the surrounding clamor seemed isolated from him.

All beautiful visions of the future turned into bubbles at this moment.

Councilor?

He was in no mood for any councilor business now.

He sat in his car, his mind blank for a long time.

"Why me?"

"Wait!"

Suddenly, his eyes regained their luster, with a hint of madness!

"So what if I have AIDS?"

"As long as no one knows, I can continue to live!"

"And, I want to infect others!"

The madness in his eyes grew increasingly intense!

The corners of his mouth curled up.

However, he was happy too soon; Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu had long been prepared. He wanted to let himself go? He had to see if Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu would agree.

On the other side, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's lackeys had already started acting without stopping.

They called various newspaper offices directly.

"Hello, is this the Oriental Daily News? I have a piece of explosive news here!"

"You know the famous Hong Kong barrister Ni Ming, right? He has AIDS!"

"Who am I? I am a doc... no, never mind who I am. In any case, I have a photocopy of the hospital medical records here!"

"500 Hong Kong dollars? Are you trying to brush off a beggar? I've bet my entire career on this, and you're only giving 500?"

"2,000? At least two thousand!" "Deal! Trade near the downstairs of your newspaper office in 20 minutes, have the money ready!"

After finishing the call with the "Oriental Daily News," he called other newspapers...

As the chairman of the Republican Party and a prominent barrister in the legal world, Ni Ming had a high profile, and these newspapers were very interested.

One by one, Hong Xing lackeys wearing masks and hats, carrying photocopies, delivered them to several major newspaper offices.

At the same time,

On a certain rooftop.

The head of the ICAC, Xie Faxin, finally met Tan Meili.

In the past, when Tan Meili saw him, it was like a frog in a well looking at the sky. When he saw Tan Meili, it was like looking at a small lackey in a corner.

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Nowadays...

"Sir!" Tan Meili stood at attention and saluted.

"Tan Meili!" Xie Faxin sized up Tan Meili; she was very young, but she also possessed a maturity, intelligence, sharpness, and confidence inconsistent with her youth.

"Very good! Tell me all about your experiences..."

"Yes, sir!"

Tan Meili began to speak, starting from when Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu was thirsty for talent...

From planning the Knowledge Cup to "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," from property to supermarkets, from Mingxin Hospital to Legislative Councilor.

After Xie Faxin finished listening, he looked at Tan Meili with sharp eyes: "Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu treats you so well; aren't you grateful to him?"

Tan Meili: "Report, sir. First, I am a person from the ICAC, and I am infinitely loyal to the ICAC! Second, I am very grateful for Mr. Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's kindness to me, but I am also infinitely terrified!"

Xie Faxin: "Oh? Terrified?"

Tan Meili was slightly terrified: "Yes, because I am an undercover agent. The better he treats me, the more terrified I am. And I have already betrayed him by leaking the information to Boss Li. If he finds out I betrayed him, he will definitely not let me off."

Xie Faxin's eyes lit up.

Yes, yes, yes!

That's it!

Being terrified is exactly right!

Very good!

Tan Meili, oh Tan Meili, I will eat you up for the rest of my life because of this weakness!

At this point, Xie Faxin was completely relieved.

This Tan Meili can be trusted!

Xie Faxin: "By the way, you've been by Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's side for so long; has he colluded with the leftists? Or colluded with the mainland?"

Tan Meili shook her head immediately: "No relevant signs discovered!"

Xie Faxin nodded: "Good! Remember to keep a close eye on it later!"

Tan Meili stood at attention and saluted: "Yes, sir!"

The two soon parted ways.

Xie Faxin returned to the ICAC and began screening new candidates to go undercover at Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's side.

Being undercover is not the point!

Intelligence is even less the point!

The point is to let his own people strive to reach high positions, then take out Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and seize the Five Star Group.

So greedy!!

Soon,

A piece of information entered his eyes.

Zhang Guobiao! (From "Cold War 1", Li Zhiting)

A very fresh young man, a PhD graduate from the University of Hong Kong, and he hasn't even come to work at the ICAC yet; a proper newcomer.

According to the ICAC's assessment: IQ, psychology, social skills, education, professional skills...

All are A+!

A proper excellent newcomer king!

"It's him!"

With Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's thirst for talent, he will definitely put him to heavy use.

Of course, Xie Faxin did not plan to have Zhang Guobiao enter through Tan Meili's path, to avoid exposing Zhang Guobiao if Tan Meili were exposed later.

Xie Faxin even had a more insidious idea: once Zhang Guobiao is at risk of exposure, he would push Tan Meili out to cover for Zhang Guobiao.

Sacrifice the pawn to save the knight!

There are several people who know Tan Meili's undercover identity, while only he knows about Zhang Guobiao.

How to choose is obvious.

That night, the bright moon was in the sky.

Rooftop.

The wind was loud and cool.

Zhang Guobiao got off the bus, arrived downstairs, checked the street number, confirmed it was correct, and walked into the building.

His face was very long, and many classmates mocked him when he was young—Horse Face!

Zhang Guobiao was born into a single-parent family, an only child. His father was once a highly respected and upright lawyer; unfortunately, he met with an accident while running around for justice, leaving Zhang Guobiao and his mother to depend on each other.

This change not only brought huge economic pressure to the family but also made young Zhang Guobiao realize the difficulty of life and the burden of responsibility early on.

Zhang Guobiao's mother was strong and gentle, running a small bookstore. Despite the hardships of life, she never gave up on the importance of her son's education and always encouraged Zhang Guobiao to study hard.

And Zhang Guobiao did not let his mother down; his academic performance was always at the top, his IQ was superior, his psychological quality was solid, his social skills were outstanding, and his talent was exceptional.

In the "Cold War" film series, his performance was: smart, courageous, has ideas, knows how to think, but... no experience!!

He was beaten up by two old foxes, Li Wenbin and Liu Jiehui!!

Zhang Guobiao took the elevator to the top floor and followed the concrete stairs to the roof.

He looked over at a glance,

A foreigner in a suit was standing on the edge of the rooftop, blowing in the wind.

Zhang Guobiao straightened his clothes, stood up straight, and walked over.

"Sir!"

Xie Faxin turned his head, looked at Zhang Guobiao, sized him up, and finally nodded with satisfaction.

"My name is Xie Faxin, the highest person in charge of the ICAC. I called you here to meet because there is a very important matter for you to do!"

"If you succeed, a million-dollar salary, Legislative Councilor—these are not problems!"

As soon as Zhang Guobiao heard this, he knew there was a trap, so he quickly said:

"Sir, I just want to work at the ICAC!"

Xie Faxin: "You are working at the ICAC, but I allow you to take a part-time job! And the benefits of the part-time job are—a million-dollar annual salary, Legislative Councilor, how about it? Are you interested?"

Zhang Guobiao thought for a while and said: "Sir, do you want me to go undercover?"

Xie Faxin's eyes lit up: "Good, you are indeed very smart."

Zhang Guobiao probed: "Can I refuse?"

Xie Faxin: "No, if you want to join the ICAC, you must accept this task... And, this task has another benefit: the Viceroy will also pay attention to you. As long as you succeed, the Viceroy will not forget you."

Zhang Guobiao: "But the Viceroy is leaving office next July."

Xie Faxin: "Don't worry, this task of yours is very important. Even if a new Viceroy comes, you will still be noticed by the Viceroy."

Zhang Guobiao thought for a while: "Okay... I agree. Big sir, you should be thinking of having me go undercover at the Five Star Group, right?"

Xie Faxin's eyes lit up even more: "Very good! You are really very smart. If this task wasn't so important, I wouldn't be willing to let you go undercover!... Where did you deduce it from?"

(End of chapter)