Chapter 531: with translation of chapter title

The matter of extracting Huang Xiju from the detention center was set aside for the time being; further action would be taken three days later depending on how the situation developed.

The most important thing right now is to get Wei Shouqin to explain the issue.

In Baiyue Province's medical system, Wei Shouqin is the highest-ranking person. As long as we firmly pull out his corrupt disease root, it will surely cause a major upheaval.

When Lin Dongfan returned to the unit, everyone was busy.

Peng Tianhua was interrogating Wei Shouqin in Interrogation Room 1.

Meanwhile, Jian Sining was in the neighboring Interrogation Room 2, summoning Wei Shouqin's wife, Zhang Lan; the atmospheres of the two interrogation rooms were completely different.

When Lin Dongfan pushed open the door of Interrogation Room 2,

Zhang Lan was cursing: "……Just because I can't bear children, he's out there fooling around with women all day! At first I turned a blind eye, but he got more and more outrageous! When he spends money on his mistress, he doesn't blink an eye, but when he spends money on me he's stingy—so of course I had to tighten control over the family finances! That heartless dog, I never imagined he'd hide 2.4 billion overseas bonds behind my back!"

Look at this anger—Zhang Lan had basically given up on Wei Shouqin completely, her heart cold as water, and she evidently had no intention of covering up anything for him.

After she finished cursing, she asked again: 'That dog hiding so much money—shouldn't he deserve the death penalty?'

That shocking, merciless question left Jian Sining's worldview shattered, and even Lin Dongfan, who had just entered the door, broke out in a black line of sweat.

Jian Sining pressed further: 'You mean those 2.4 billion overseas bonds are not the inheritance left by his father before his death?'

'What inheritance? Neither father nor son is any good!'

Whenever Zhang Lan brought up the Wei family, she flew into a rage.

Furious, she spilled the Wei family's secrets: 'After his father retired, he married a fox spirit in her early twenties. On his deathbed, he even acted confused and gave all his property to that fox spirit!'

'Where did those 2.4 billion overseas bonds in the box come from?' Jian Sining pressed.

Zhang Lan replied without hesitation: 'Of course it's him who got them. As early as twenty-something years ago, he was having an affair with his brother's wife, Huang Qiaoru. Huang Qiaoru's son, Wei Chao, is nominally his nephew but actually his illegitimate son. Wei Chao is engaged in overseas trade, so those overseas bonds definitely passed through his hands.'

Speaking of illegitimate children, Lin Dongfan recalled Wei Shouqin's baby-making diary.

Lin Dongfan wondered aloud: 'Since Wei Shouqin already has a son, why does he still want to have more children?'

'The Wei family's brains are sick; they think the more sons, the better.' Zhang Lan pondered, then added: 'Go arrest Wei Chao; a quick question will make it clear that the money all passed through his hands.'

Lin Dongfan asked: 'Where is Wei Chao now?'

'Never mind, I'll take care of him for you.' Zhang Lan reached out her hand to Jian Sining: 'First, give me back my phone.'

Jian Sining turned her head to look at Lin Dongfan.

Seeing Lin Dongfan nod in agreement, Jian Sining then took Zhang Lan's phone from the evidence bag and admonished her: 'Don't talk nonsense.'

'Understood.'

Zhang Lan pulled up her contacts list and flicked through for a while before finding Wei Chao's name.

After the call was connected.

Zhang Lan put on a sobbing tone and said to Wei Chao: 'Hey, Wei Chao, your uncle got into a car accident and is lying in the hospital. The doctor says he might not make it through tonight—please come back right away; he wants to see you one last time… uh…' As she spoke, Zhang Lan burst into tears, her voice filled with extreme grief.

After hanging up the phone.

Zhang Lan wiped her tears, curled the corner of her mouth into a faint smile: 'You little bastard, trying to play tricks on me—you're still too green.'

Such explosive acting talent—if she didn't go into showbiz to play a wicked stepmother, it would be a waste.

Lin Dongfan put away his feeling of admiration and asked directly: 'Where is Wei Chao now? When will he be back?'

'He's in Meilijian, and he said he's booking a ticket back right now.' Zhang Lan said: 'I suggest you check which flights are available now and go straight to the airport to nab him.'

Upon hearing that, Lin Dongfan and Jian Sining were again lost for words.

Strangely, it felt as if the anti-corruption bureau had become a tool for Ms. Zhang to eliminate a thorn in her side. But we have to admit, her slick maneuver also gave the anti-corruption bureau a big help.

Lin Dongfan called Jian Sining outside.

He instructed Jian Sining: 'Next, summon the doctor from the urology department of the provincial Renmin Yiyuan—Wen Ting. Wen Ting is not only Wei Shouqin's mistress, she is also the attending physician of Huang Xiju's son.'

'Are these two cases going to be handled together?' Jian Sining asked.

'Exactly.' Lin Dongfan snorted angrily: 'That Wen Ting is no simpleton—she caused a fatal incident on the operating table, and people from the Yuezhou Health Bureau, the Faction, and the procuratorate are all covering for her.'

'Wei Shouqin surely has greeted those department officials.' Jian Sining said.

Lin Dongfan frowned and analyzed: 'Earlier, it should have been Wei Shouqin who did the greeting.'

Since that's the case, the Huang Xiju case shouldn't be hard to handle. Now that Wei Shouqin has been caught, the people from various units will likely distance themselves from him. Jian Sining analyzed thoughtfully.

Lin Dongfan laughed: 'This isn't nearly as simple as you imagine.'

'It's that complicated?' Jian Sining looked a bit dazed.

Lin Dongfan analyzed: 'Although Wei Shouqin has been caught now, the people from various units are already implicated in this case and have no way out. They either admit to dereliction of duty or double down on the mistake. Do you think they'll step forward and admit fault? Admitting fault means they'll face punishment, possibly losing their positions.'

'If that's the case, then Huang Xiju is in danger!' Jian Sining's face darkened with alarm.

Lin Dongfan's expression also grew grave: 'So we need to find a breakthrough quickly; if they don't release Huang Xiju within three days, we'll cause a scene.'

'Understood, I'll go detain Wen Ting right now.'

Since it's a matter of life and death, Jian Sining dared not delay even a moment; she turned and walked while making a phone call, ordering her subordinates to gather at the entrance and go to the provincial Renmin Yiyuan to make arrests.

Lin Dongfan wasn't idle either; he turned and pushed open a crack in the door of Interrogation Room 1.

He peeked furtively.

The interrogation scene inside exceeded Lin Dongfan's imagination—its style was highly improper, basically completely out of line, even a bit shameless.

Inside were only two people: Peng Tianhua and Wei Shouqin.

Peng Tianhua was lighting a cigarette for Wei Shouqin: 'Divine Doctor Wei, I've never doubted your medical skills. But yesterday you said that sooner or later I'll still need you—what did you mean by that? You wouldn't have given me a fake prescription, would you? My kidneys are already utterly wrecked; they can't withstand your fancy torment, so please go easy.'

'Rest assured, a true divine doctor doesn't prescribe fake medicine—just take the drug.' Wei Shouqin puffed contentedly on his cigarette, like an infinitely honored elder.

Peng Tianhua then wondered: 'When you said I'd eventually need you again, what did you mean by that?'

'It's not just kidney deficiency; you have other ailments.' Wei Shouqin said: 'I'm asking you—has your brain suffered an injury?'

'You're truly divine—you even know that.'

Peng Tianhua recalled his miserable past; his brain had indeed been injured—when he was ordered by Master Fan to go to the Anxin Nursing Home to protect Huang Suying, his head was struck with a hammer by a pillar.

Peng Tianhua frankly admitted: 'A few years ago, someone hit me with a hammer; I got seven stitches back then, but the doctor said it wasn't a serious problem.'

"I knew you had a hematoma in your head as soon as I felt your pulse." Wei Shouqin said: "If it goes on too long, it could cause pressure on the brain tissue and damage neurological function."

"Is it that serious?" Peng Tianhua rubbed his own head, feeling a bit dazed: "Strange, it's been years like this, I feel nothing at all, and I've never had a headache."

"You can question my official virtue, but you cannot question my medical ethics. Those Items at my home are really all sent by patients."

Speaking of his achievements in the medical field, Wei Shouqin is not just ordinarily proud.

Wei Shouqin took a puff of his cigarette, then reminded Peng Tianhua: "Go to the hospital for a CT scan; it can confirm everything. Early treatment is better, don't delay. The head isn't the buttocks—if there's something wrong with the brain, it needs treatment."

"'Divine Doctor Wei, I feel like you're scolding me, but I have no evidence.' Peng Tianhua almost burst out laughing, tears welling up."

Wei Shouqin had long noticed Lin Dongfan peeking through the crack in the door.

He shouted with a laugh: "Director Lin, am I not somewhat righteous? Even though you want to punish me for my crimes, that doesn't affect my doing good and accumulating virtue."