Chapter 566

The high‑cadre ward floor at the Provincial People's Hospital.

Provincial People's Hospital, high‑cadre ward floor.

The atmosphere was tense as a taut bowstring.

Translation: "The atmosphere was tense as a drawn bowstring."

Jiang Lin wore an expensive Chanel suit, her makeup flawless, yet she could not hide a hint of anxiety and coldness in her brow.

Translation: "Jiang Lin wore an expensive Chanel suit, her makeup exquisite, yet she could not hide a hint of anxiety and coldness in her brow."

——If Qiao Lianzhou wakes up, then she will be the one who dies!

Translation: "——If Qiao Lianzhou wakes up, then she'll be the one who dies!"

Today Jiang Lin had gone all‑in, directing two men who looked like orderlies to move the unconscious Qiao Lianzhou from the hospital bed onto a stretcher.

Translation: "Today Jiang Lin had gone all-in, directing two men who looked like orderlies to move the unconscious Qiao Lianzhou from the hospital bed onto a stretcher."

She forcefully arranged for Qiao Lianzhou's discharge.

Translation: "She forcefully arranged for Qiao Lianzhou's discharge."

The attending physician standing nearby looked troubled and earnestly advised: 'Sister Jiang, although Prosecutor Qiao's condition is stable, he remains in a deep coma and needs a professional medical setting to maintain vital signs and receive awakening therapy. Home care carries a very high risk, which we do not recommend…'

Translation: "The attending physician standing nearby looked troubled, earnestly advising: "Jiang Sis, Prosecutor General Qiao's condition is stable now, but he remains in a deep coma, needing a professional medical setting to maintain vital signs and undergo awakening therapy. Home care carries very high risk; we do not recommend……"

'You have no right to mention the word risk to me!'

Translation: ""You're not qualified to mention the word 'risk' to me!""

Jiang Lin impatiently cut him off, her voice rising sharply; angry, she also mixed in a touch of personal anxiety.

Translation: "Jiang Lin impatiently cut him off, her voice rising sharply; angry, she also mixed in a bit of personal anxiety."

She boldly mocked the attending physician:

Translation: "She righteously mocked the attending physician:"

'No matter how great the risk, I can't just watch him lie here like a living dead man,'

Translation: ""No matter how great the risk, can I just watch him lie here like a living corpse?"

'You've treated him for so long with no effect; if I keep leaving him in your care, that would be the biggest risk!'

Translation: "You've treated him so long with no effect; if I keep leaving him in your care, that's the real danger!"

I have already consulted foreign experts.

Translation: "I've already consulted overseas experts."

The experts said that companionship and calls from family are the best medicine! If I don't bring him home, how can I accompany and call to him? Move aside!

Translation: "The experts said, 'Only family companionship and calling out to him is the best medicine!' How can I accompany and call to him if I don't bring him home? Move aside!"

This seemingly sincere maneuver left the attending physician and several medical staff speechless.

Translation: "This "sincere" stunt left the attending physician and several medical staff speechless."

The two anti‑corruption bureau prosecutors assigned to guard Qiao Lianzhou also looked glum; if Jiang Lin forcibly took him home, it would greatly increase their guarding difficulty.

Translation: "The two prosecutorial detectives sent by the Anti-Corruption Bureau to guard Qiao Lianzhou also looked glum. If Qiao Lianzhou were forcibly taken home by Jiang Lin, it would greatly increase their guarding difficulty."

When everyone was at a loss,

Translation: "Just when everyone was at a loss,"

A teasing voice broke the 'moving' atmosphere: 'Oh? Foreign experts? I don't know which one Ms. Jiang consulted—Professor Smith of Johns Hopkins Hospital? Or Dr. Williams of the Mayo Clinic? Coincidentally, I have a few authorities on this matter here; why don't I have them come over for a consultation with Qiao Lianzhou to see if this home‑based awakening "miracle therapy" is reliable.'

Translation: "A teasing voice broke the "moving" atmosphere: "Oh? Overseas experts? I don't know which one Ms. Jiang consulted—Professor Smith of Johns Hopkins Hospital? Or Dr. Williams of Mayo Clinic? Conveniently, I also have a few authorities on this; why not have them come for a consultation with Qiao Lianzhou to see if this 'miracle therapy' for home awakening holds water?"

Everyone turned toward the sound and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Translation: "Everyone turned toward the sound and finally breathed a sigh of relief."

After dragging things out this long, the big shot finally appeared—Lord Fan arrived! Accompanying him was Jian Sining.

Translation: "After all that delay, the big shot finally appeared—Fan Ye arrived! Accompanying Fan Ye was also Jian Sining."

Lord Fan's lips curled with a faint, almost imperceptible smile.

Translation: "Fan Ye's lips curled with a faint, elusive smile."

His sharp, icy gaze pierced Jiang Lin!

Translation: "His sharp, icy gaze shot straight at Jiang Lin!"

Jiang Lin's face instantly darkened; a flicker of panic flashed in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

Translation: "Jiang Lin's face instantly darkened; a flicker of panic flashed in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it."

She adopted an offended, challenged look: 'Director Lin, I'm handling my husband's discharge—what business is it of yours? Are you overstepping?'

Translation: "She put on an offended, indignant expression: "Director Lin, I'm handling my husband's discharge—what's it to you? Are you overstepping?"

'Qiao Lianzhou is now a criminal suspect, and I am the head of the task force,' Lin Dongfan said, walking straight up to Jiang Lin and stopping when they were two meters apart.

Translation: ""Qiao Lianzhou is now a criminal suspect, and I am the head of the Special Task Force." Lin Dongfan strode straight to Jiang Lin, stopping only when two meters remained between them."

Lin Dongfan stared at Jiang Lin's angry face.

Translation: "Lin Dongfan fixed his gaze on Jiang Lin's angry face."

Without letting Jiang Lin speak,

Translation: "Before Jiang Lin could speak,"

He further questioned: 'All of Qiao Lianzhou's matters—medical and daily life—are under judicial supervision. You didn't apply to our task force, yet you unilaterally processed his discharge. Who gave you that authority? Do you have approval documents? Show them; I'm very interested in who authorized you behind the scenes.'

Translation: "He pressed further: "All matters concerning Qiao Lianzhou—medical, daily life—are under judicial supervision. You didn't apply to our task force, yet you arbitrarily processed his discharge. Who gave you the authority? Do you have approval documents? Show them; I'm very interested in who authorized you behind the scenes."

「……！！！」

Translation: "「……!!! 」"

Faced with the forceful Lin Dongfan, Jiang Lin could only grit her teeth in anger.

Translation: "Faced with Lin Dongfan's dominance, Jiang Lin could only grit her teeth in anger."

She wanted to bring out her powerful backer to intimidate him, but it was useless—no one in the province could stand up to Lin Dongfan!

Translation: "She'd like to bring out her powerful backer to intimidate him, but it's useless—no one in the province can overpower Lin Dongfan!"

Now Lin Dongfan is eager to find leverage, hoping to make her backer reveal himself.

Translation: "Now Lin Dongfan is eager to find leverage, hoping to make her backer spill the beans."

Recently, some matters were exposed online.

Translation: "Recently, some things were exposed online."

Some officials' children, when they get into trouble, shout in public, 'My dad is so‑and‑so.' What kind of behavior is that? Only someone who hasn't drunk ten catties of fake liquor could do something so brainless.

Translation: "When some officials' offspring get into trouble, they shout in public, 'My dad is so-and-so!' What kind of behavior is that? Only someone who hasn't drunk ten catties of fake liquor could do something so brainless."

Considering the serious consequences, Jiang Lin constantly reminded herself to stay calm, that a moment's bravery won't achieve great things, and she must never fall for Lin Dongfan's tricks!

Translation: "Considering the seriousness of the consequences, Jiang Lin constantly reminded herself to stay calm; a moment's bravery won't achieve anything, and she must never fall for Lin Dongfan's tricks!"

Jiang Lin forcibly suppressed her anger.

Translation: "Jiang Lin forcibly suppressed her anger deep inside."

After her emotions settled,

Translation: "After her emotions settled,"

Jiang Lin then smiled and jeered: 'If I had someone behind me, why would I be bullied everywhere? I can't compare to you, Director Lin—online outrage is so fierce, yet no one dares to touch a hair on you. You, a high‑and‑mighty prince who can summon wind and rain, come here to contend with a petty commoner like me—don't you find that boring?'

Translation: "Jiang Lin smiled and retorted: "If I had backing, why would I be bullied everywhere? I can't compare to you, Director Lin—online outrage runs rampant, yet no one dares touch a hair on you. You, a high-and-mighty prince who gets whatever wind and rain you want, come here to contend with a small fry like me—don't you find it boring?"

'Madam Jiang, you're certainly no petty commoner—don't underestimate yourself,' Lin Dongfan replied with a calm chuckle. 'Besides, you say I'm bullying you, but I don't understand—what have I done to you? Did I press you to the ground and rub you? No, I've never been interested in buses.'

Translation: ""Madam Jiang, you're certainly no small fry; don't underestimate yourself." Lin Dongfan chuckled calmly: "Besides, you say I'm bullying you—I don't get it. What have I bullied you about? Did I press you to the ground and rub you? No—I've never been interested in buses."

'You!!! …'

Translation: ""You!!!! ……""

Upon hearing the three words 'public bus,' Jiang Lin's eyes nearly burst with fury.

Translation: "Upon hearing the three words 'bus,' Jiang Lin's eyes nearly burst with fury."

Not only had Jiang Lin not expected Lin Dongfan to speak so rudely, but even the people around them broke out in a sweat, feeling as if they had wandered onto the wrong set.

Translation: "Not only had Jiang Lin not expected Lin Dongfan to speak so rudely, but the people around also broke out in a cold sweat, suddenly feeling as if they'd walked onto the wrong set."

Pressing her to the ground and rubbing!

Translation: "Press to the ground and rub!"

Public bus!

Translation: "Bus!"

Is that something an anti‑corruption bureau chief can say?

Translation: "Is this something an Anti-Corruption Bureau chief can say?"

The most speechless was Jian Sining, who thought, 'Senior brother, can't you be serious? You're even flirting with a woman in her forties—what are you up to?'

Translation: "The most speechless was Jian Sining, thinking, 'Senior brother, can't you be serious? You're even teasing a forty‑something auntie—what are you up to?'"

Only seeing the senior brother's lips curl into a light smile: 'What are you, what are you? Calling you "Madam Jiang" is a courtesy. If you're not sensible, I don't mind detaining you for obstructing official duties.'

Translation: "Only seeing the senior brother's lips twitch into a light smile: "What 'you'? Calling you 'Madam Jiang' is a courtesy. If you're clueless, I don't mind detaining you for obstructing official duties."

'Lin Dongfan! Don't bully people too much!' Jiang Lin shouted, furious: 'My husband won't wake up; I'm taking him home to recuperate—that's only natural! What official duty am I obstructing?'

Translation: ""Lin Dongfan! Don't go too far!" Jiang Lin shouted, furious: "My husband won't wake up; bringing him home to recuperate is only natural! What official duty am I obstructing?"

'I already made it clear earlier—I am the head of the task force.'

Translation: ""I already made it clear—I'm the head of the Special Task Force."

Lin Dongfan coldly stared at Jiang Lin: 'Without my signed consent, no one can take Qiao Lianzhou away—my dead egg?!'

Translation: "Lin Dongfan coldly stared at Jiang Lin: "Without my signed consent, nobody can take Qiao Lianzhou away—my dead egg?!"

'If my old Qiao never wakes up, are you going to be responsible?!' Jiang Lin yelled.

Translation: ""If my old Joe never wakes up, are you responsible?!" Jiang Lin yelled."

Lin Dongfan, too bored to engage Jiang Lin, casually gestured to the two prosecutors under him: 'Cuff her.'

Translation: "Lin Dongfan couldn't be bothered with Jiang Lin any longer, casually gesturing to the two prosecutorial detectives under him: "Cuff her."

As soon as the words left his mouth, the two prosecutors acted swiftly—one restrained Jiang Lin, the other slapped handcuffs on her; this sudden arrest caused her emotions to collapse instantly.

Translation: "As soon as he spoke, the two detectives acted swiftly—one restrained Jiang Lin, the other slapped handcuffs on her; this sudden arrest sent her emotions crashing."

She struggled angrily twice, to no avail.

Translation: "She struggled angrily twice, to no avail."

She could only glare at Lin Dongfan and roar: 'Lin Dongfan!!! You arrogant, bullying princeling! Don't get too pleased too soon—I don't believe there's no place in this world where reason prevails!! Don't regret it…'

Translation: "She could only glare at Lin Dongfan and roar: "Lin Dongfan!! You conniving, power‑abusing princeling! Don't get too pleased too soon—I don't believe there's no place in this world to reason!! Don't regret……"

'Take her away!'

Translation: ""Take her down!"

'Regret? Just giving you another glance counts as my loss.'

Translation: ""Regret? Even glancing at you once counts as a loss for this young master."

After the prosecutors led Jiang Lin away, Lin Dongfan, accompanied by medical staff, went to the ward to check on the bedridden, unconscious Qiao Lianzhou.

Translation: "After the detectives took Jiang Lin away, Lin Dongfan, accompanied by medical staff, went to the ward to check on the bedridden, unconscious Qiao Lianzhou."

He couldn't make sense of the various data displayed on the medical monitors.

Translation: "The various data shown on the medical monitors were also beyond Lin Dongfan's comprehension."

Lin Dongfan called the attending physician to one side, politely asking: "Dr. Ruan, what exactly is Qiao Lianzhou's condition now?"

'Relatively speaking, his condition is still stable,' Dr. Ruan said, pushing up his glasses, then added: 'Over the past two days, his brain waves have become much more active than when he was first admitted, indicating a possibility of awakening.'

"Compared to before, the situation is still relatively stable." Doctor Ruan pushed up the glasses on his nose, then said: "Over the past two days, his brain waves have been much more active than when he was first admitted; there is a possibility of waking up."

'You've all worked hard these days.'

"These past days, you've worked hard."

Lin Dongfan sincerely shook Dr. Ruan's hand; his pleasant mood was evident—he was now quite certain and convinced that Jiang Lin was afraid Qiao Lianzhou would wake up.

Lin Dongfan sincerely shook hands with Doctor Ruan, his lovely mood went without saying; he was now quite certain and sure—Jiang Lin was afraid that Qiao Lianzhou would wake up!