Special Forces Medic-Chapter 865 - 838: The Possibility of the Character ’Dan

"I wanted you to help me investigate someone, but it seems unnecessary now." Xiao Lin said as he drank his second cup of tea, the bitterness now replaced by a faint fragrance.

"Who are you looking for? Hasn't the Yao Zheng case been closed? The blue car you asked me to investigate has some leads. They come from a small town near the Russian border. Judging by the license plate, this car doesn't belong to domestic territory, nor is it from the Russian border. What's confirmed is that this license plate was registered domestically, but not by a domestic person."

"Lian Shuo mentioned that only one place can have such a license plate, representing a mysterious family. I want to know who they are."

"We're still looking into it. I must tell you, the Horse Gang is also investigating this matter. Who else besides you would know about these two blue business cars? You were the only one who had contact with the people inside the car, right?"

"Is the Horse Gang also investigating?" Xiao Lin was shocked at what Yelü Shou revealed, unable to fathom who else might be interested in this.

"They reached the Russian border a step ahead of me, but their people sent there didn't return alive; their bodies were transported back and dumped in front of the Horse Gang's headquarters, quite a brazen act."

"You didn't suffer any losses, did you?"

"There were losses, definitely, but at least there was a cost behind the loss." Shou dipped his finger in the water on the table to write the character 'Dan'. "I now know only this much. That car is still in the North District, meaning the people are still there. As for their purpose, I am unclear. I hope this character may give you some insight, or ask around your acquaintances to see if anyone can help."

"Do you mean Dan Qing?" Yelü Shou's hint was already quite obvious. The only person with the surname Dan around him was Dan Qing, but it seemed odd. Dan Qing was just a common, struggling woman, unrelated to this matter.

"I know you might not believe it, but I've privately looked into this woman. Don't be angry; it's my duty. I have to investigate three generations of everyone around you."

"What did you find? Otherwise, you wouldn't be suspicious."

"I have no doubts about Dan Qing; what she told you is true. However, I found something strange happened to her before she came to Yanjing." Yelü Shou stood up, walked to the door to close it, and lowered all the blinds, isolating the glass room from the outside world. "Walls have ears; we must be cautious."

"You haven't sorted out the internal issues yet?"

"Cleaning everything up would expose us completely. Let them fight among themselves; it won't hurt me."

Sipping his tea, he took a mouthful. "Dan Qing's husband died on the road before she came to Yanjing. They say it was an illness, and she didn't lie to you. However, she didn't mention that she and her husband had a car accident on the road. He was indeed sick, but not sick to death."

"Why would she lie to me?"

"That's another unexplainable matter. Dan Qing didn't lie to you; she was in a state of amnesia during her hospital treatment concerning previous events. On the third day of her recovery, she was taken away and then came to Yanjing."

"You mean she has a gap in her memory."

"The car accident itself was problematic, and Dan Qing might not be aware of it. I simply suspect this mysterious organization suddenly appearing in Yanjing is related to Dan Qing."

"Was there any news about Hong Lian, whom I asked you to find?"

"During the incident ten years ago, Hong Lian was in his thirties, and he couldn't possibly age into an old man over the decade. From where I found Guo Guo, I obtained a video and sent it to your email. Hong Lian has left that apartment area and is hiding again. The video should show his appearance clearly. Although my technical skills are lacking, you can completely analyze Hong Lian's current appearance so I can find him more easily." Shou skillfully avoided the part about Hong, as the group tended to avoid sensitive topics in front of Xiao Lin.

"Understood. There's one more thing I hope you personally investigate."

"What is it? I'm set to head to the North District the day after tomorrow. Once the personnel over there takes over, I'll proceed."

"Hua Muyun was attacked. I just finished his surgery and came back. I hope you personally look into this. No information has been released publicly, so you must maintain confidentiality."

"Was he killed?"

"Yes, Qing Yi has already started investigating this matter. I haven't asked about the details; the wound suggests it occurred on the road. You can look for left-handed weapons, though there aren't many left-handed snipers."

"If it's an assassin, we can look for Wing!"

"I saw the Old Man today. Wing went missing in the United States, which means I might have to go there. Prepare to accompany me."

"Boss, Wing going missing in the United States isn't strange, is it? After all, the United States is under your Xiao Family's influence, and Wing is your man. It seems…" Yelü Shou hesitated to continue, sensing the conspiracy."

"I understand. Even if it's a trap set by the Old Man, I must venture there. But if you can't settle it, I'll go alone." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"I understand. I wouldn't be at ease if you went alone. Besides, I should travel elsewhere; each region with a dark power must be visited, otherwise I'm a poor leader."

"Leave the blue business car for the moment. I'll find a chance to ask Dan Qing. The other party isn't hostile toward us; let's not create another enemy right now, got it?"

"Understood. Do you want to rest here a bit? You look exhausted."

"No, I have to hurry back to the military district. Brother Luo is there alone; find someone to follow Qing Yi, just in case."

"Understood."

Driving back to the troops stationed in the military district, Xiao Lin returned the car and directly found Secretary Luo. Hua Muyun's recovery was excellent, and the wound had been treated cleanly and beautifully. After a thorough examination, Xiao Lin assured Secretary Luo that he could be discharged after recuperating for ten days or so in the hospital, with no life-threatening issues.

"Thank you, Young Master Xiao. If it weren't for you, I think Secretary Hua might not have made it." Secretary Luo seemed quite shaken, unlike his usual calm demeanor. "Don't worry, Brother Luo; Elder Hua is very strong."

Lying on the hospital bed, Hua Muyun looked pale, connected to IVs, with barely any strength. This elder had a tenacious life force. Without the will to survive, he couldn't have been revived after his heart stopped for the second time, but it's futile even if he miraculously recovers; only he understands this.

"Yes, I was a bit careless in handling it." Only after receiving Xiao Lin's affirmation could Secretary Luo truly ease his anxious mind.

"Brother Luo, don't blame yourself too much. Such occurrences are rare; you are usually so cautious. Not even a fly can get in." Xiao Lin patted Secretary Luo's shoulder. "Let's go outside and let the Old Man rest well. It's absolutely safe here."

Is it really absolutely safe? Xiao Lin wondered this. As he glanced into the ward, it seemed safe for now, but the future was uncertain. He didn't share these thoughts with Secretary Luo for fear that he might not sleep peacefully.

"Are you sure it's okay for us to leave? In case…"

"I have some questions for Brother Luo. The Old Man should wake up in about an hour. We can't go far." Xiao Lin kept his eyes wide open, with noticeable dark circles underneath.

"You want to ask about the incident this time? I've already told Young Master Hua everything."

"Brother Luo, you've always been cautious; why would you let Secretary Hua travel alone, and you went towards the South City area. Was there something there that required Secretary Hua to go?"

"A gang leader in South City was wiped out. This matter wasn't related to our city committee. However, an anonymous call came in that morning. Secretary Hua insisted on going after receiving the call, and I had a secretarial meeting I must preside over in the afternoon. I tried persuading him not to go, but Secretary Hua was resolute. After my meeting ended, I received the news of the incident."

Listening to Secretary Luo's account, a suspicion grew in Xiao Lin's mind. "The gang leader you mentioned, is he Master Ma of the Horse Gang?"

"How did Young Master Xiao know?"

"I just heard about it, but on what grounds did the other party lure Elder Hua?"

"Secretary Hua didn't say, but his expression was very solemn. It seemed to be a significant message."

"Then, I'll have to wait until the Old Man wakes up to ask. But Brother Luo, what do you think is peculiar about this matter?"

"An anonymous phone call!" Brother Luo sat on the hospital's steps, unable to figure out how the call reached Hua Muyun directly. Even a private call should pass through him, but some calls were filtered to Hua Muyun, with such direct connections rarely possible unless Madam Hua and Young Master Hua had direct access."

"Anything else?"

"The driver who died on the spot!"

"Was there anything special about that?"

"Secretary Hua's travel routes are always pre-determined, and there are three ways from the city committee building to South City. The shortest path should have been taken, but the driver chose the middle one, which was odd. The driver had been trusted for many years." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to [Qidian.com] to vote for recommendations, monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)