Special Forces Medic-Chapter 828 - 801: The Brick Kiln Factory Was Bombed

"You can take it back! The driver is downstairs."

It's always been this way. The woman obediently walked towards the bathroom. There were countless women around Yao Zheng; she was just holding a spot under the title of his wife, yet in reality, she was less than these women. They hadn't seen each other for half a year, hadn't played the part for half a year either. "I'll take my leave now, are you coming back for dinner tonight?"

Just asking, never truly expecting a reply, never truly hoping for him to come home. The woman, filled with pain in her heart, walked out of that luxurious room. She took the exclusive elevator straight down to the ground and entered the black sedan to leave.

Breathed out a sigh, Yao Zheng sat in the leather chair, his fists clenched tight, his nails digging into his skin. He gritted his teeth to suppress the anger boiling inside. Women are skilled at lying, and the closer they are to you, the more likely they are to betray you, driven by greed and insatiable desires.

The phone on the table emitted a constant red light. It was a dedicated internal line only used in extremely urgent situations. Yao Zheng stared at it blankly, as if he'd never noticed it before, and reluctantly picked it up.

"District Chief, there's been a major incident." Ji Weihua's voice on the other end was almost in tears.

"What happened?" Yao Zheng's heart was in his throat; Ji Weihua was rarely this panic-stricken.

"The brickyard was bombed!"

"What? Which brickyard?" Holding a glimmer of hope, Yao Zheng still asked, though he already had the answer in his heart.

"The Bluestone Brickyard, it's been blown to ruins." Yao Zheng couldn't stand any longer and collapsed into the leather chair. "I've been trying to reach you all night. Are you at home or the office? I'll come find you!"

"Office!" Yao Zheng spat out the three words and hung up the phone. Sweat beads unnaturally formed on his forehead. How was he going to face that angelic woman and bear her wrath? The loss of the brickyard didn't pain him much. For the first time, he felt as if he was nearing the end of his life. He looked around the room in a daze, his sluggish mind slowly beginning to process.

"There was no sign beforehand. We caught two people from the North District less than twenty-four hours ago, and the brickyard had already been compromised." Ji Weihua wanted to say whether it was a retaliation from Hua Qingyi's group, but changed his words last minute.

"What's the extent of the damage this time?"

"Impossible to estimate. From the looks of the scene, the death toll is nearly a hundred." Ji Weihua's hand trembled as he held the document. He too understood the implications. During the time he waited outside the district government building, he hesitated, but upon seeing a black sedan slowly emerging from within, he made up his mind.

"Did everyone inside die?"

"Our people conducted an overnight examination on the bodies. They had already perished before the explosions. Even though we intentionally recruited those without family backgrounds, the blast's reach was too swift. I got a call from the City Police Department prior to coming here; they've taken full charge of the case. We're reduced to supporting roles without the authority to interfere, meaning the brickyard bombing is directly under city control." As Ji Weihua spoke, he kept an eye on Yao Zheng's expression, witnessing the alternating pallor and flush on his face, feeling a joy he never had before.

"When are their people arriving?"

"If all goes as predicted, they should be here at sunrise. Our time is limited."

"Have the two people we caught confessed?"

"No!" Ji Weihua paused to think. "District Chief Yao, should we consider negotiating with Hua Qingyi's group? We find ourselves caught in the middle now, and it's a difficult path."

"Wei Huai, if it were you, which side would you choose?"

"I think I would choose Hua Qingyi." Without waiting for Yao Zheng to ask for reasons, Ji Weihua continued. "Fourth Lord isn't someone who follows the official route. If we persist in following her, we'll end up in dire straits. I've estimated the brickyard's loss at tens of millions; those goods hadn't shipped before everything exploded. We can't bear it. Perhaps cooperating with Hua Qingyi offers a glimmer of hope."

"That's not your genuine intent. Don't give me those high-sounding excuses; tell me your real thoughts."

"Yes, District Chief Yao." From the moment Ji Weihua entered, Yao Zheng hadn't invited him to sit, as if he forgot or for another reason. Ji Weihua sat on a chair on his own accord, Yao Zheng glanced at him without saying anything. "Given the current circumstances, we can shift all accountability onto Fourth Lord. The outcome of collaborating with Hua Qingyi is diverting his attention, resolving the big issue first, then confronting the smaller problem. Additionally, I hope District Chief Yao will mercilessly deal with Yan Juanjuan; staying alive serves us no good."

Yao Zheng finally understood what it meant to be ruthless. He too had thought about it but never dared to execute such schemes. He applied multiple times for city leaders to personally address the public regarding the Beigong bombing incident, but there's no response from that side. He's now uncertain whether Hua Muyun will come; his plan may be shelved.

"District Chief Yao, we genuinely have no time left. If you're still hesitating, by the time Xie Tianfang speaks up, it'll be too late to negotiate."

"Wei Huai, have you considered that negotiations require an excuse, and whichever point we present amounts to a capital offense. Who takes the blame? You or me?" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Yao Zheng's words rendered Ji Weihua momentarily speechless. He hadn't really considered such a possibility. Yao Zheng's words were clear: this plan could be executed but stepping into the breach would mean Ji Weihua. It couldn't possibly be the district chief taking the fall! Among his four associates, three had been captured and the status was unknown. He was the single possibility for an escape; Yan Juanjuan no longer had any value.

Seeing Ji Weihua's reticence, Yao Zheng chuckled twice. It was to be expected; he seemed not to blame him. "This matter requires careful planning; let's find an appropriate approach."

"No, District Chief Yao, there's still someone who can be utilized." Ji Weihua suddenly remembered someone and whispered a few lines in Yao Zheng's ear. The latter hesitated, shaking his head. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast recommendation votes and monthly votes. Your support is my greatest motivation.)