Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups-Chapter 267 - 201 I and Jiang Chen are good friends

The Food Square was buzzing with people and aromatic with scents.

Xu Fei and Chen Lei, carrying their food-laden trays, finally found an empty seat to sit down.

As they eyed the steaming beef noodles and stuffed pastries, ready to dig in, their gaze unintentionally swept toward the television on the wall, playing the news.

At this moment, the television screen showed the Rehabilitation Center building, ravaged by artillery fire.

"On the morning of January 31, an unexpected riot broke out in a hospital in the West Gate District of East City, causing some casualties and a certain degree of property loss."

"Due to the suddenness of the incident, hospital security forces were unable to respond quickly and effectively. To ensure the safety of other patients and medical staff within the hospital, military support was immediately dispatched to the scene. After a hard struggle, they finally successfully stopped the turmoil." fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm

The anchor spoke at an even pace, but the tension implicit within his words was palpable, enabling every listener to sense the critical degree of the situation that night.

The screen then switched to the studio, where a formally dressed male presenter sat upright, his expression solemn, reciting the news script:

"After days of meticulous investigation, authorities have now determined that on that night, illegal terrorists tried to secretly infiltrate the Rehabilitation Center, attempting to release some dangerous substance of great harm. This action caused extreme panic among the people inside, and the situation temporarily spiraled out of control."

"Fortunately, the military responded quickly. Upon receiving orders, they struck at once, engaging in fierce confrontation with the terrorists. With their valiant spirit and solid military quality, they successfully secured the scene and prevented further deterioration of the situation."

"As for the patients who were undergoing treatment at the Rehabilitation Center, they have all been properly resettled, and measures including treating the injured and consoling the families of the unfortunate victims are being carried out in an orderly fashion..."

The presenter paused briefly, then continued:

"This incident undoubtedly serves as a stark warning to the whole society. Government departments will further strengthen security and emergency response measures. We, the news media, will also keep a close watch on follow-up developments of this incident, to ensure that the safety of the public is always protected and no longer threatened..."

Listening to the news report and its explanations, the reactions of the diners around them varied.

Some put down their chopsticks, staring at the screen with an expression of sudden understanding.

Others whispered among themselves, seemingly still harboring doubts.

After watching the news for a while, Xu Fei shook his head and sighed softly:

"Our mission this time finally ended smoothly."

"It’s too early to say."

Chen Lei, who was sitting next to him, had already started eating his bowl of noodles, muttering through mouthfuls:

"Until the last group of patients has been moved from the Rehabilitation Center, at least not until after the New Year. Don’t even think about going home early for the holiday."

"I don’t care much about going home for New Year."

Xu Fei glanced at him and replied in a low voice, "Just hope we don’t run into that old monster again here and we’ll be in great luck."

After that, he also picked up a chopstick full of noodles and put them in his mouth, chewing methodically.

Yet, there was a slight frown on his forehead, as if his mind was still occupied with thoughts.

Upon seeing this, Chen Lei spoke while continuing to eat:

"Don’t worry, Xiao Fei. Gao Jin said that old ghoul is still alive but won’t be stirring up trouble anytime soon."

"Now that we have strict orders from above, our entire team is searching for his real whereabouts. No matter where that guy hides, as soon as he makes a misstep, we will definitely catch him."

Xu Fe grasped the rationale behind these words.

With a ghoul’s greedy nature, resisting the urge to feed would be more agonizing than death itself.

Chen Lei grabbed a stuffed pastry and continued:

"The only thing I’m worried about now is whether that superior will be implicated in the subsequent search."

Hearing his companion still referring to the man in the mask as a colleague, Xu Fei couldn’t help but turn and look at him:

"Aren’t you curious who that superior really is?"

"Who cares who he is, I owe him a debt of gratitude for saving my life, and I don’t believe he’s a bad person."

Chen Lei bit fiercely into the stuffed pastry, then picked up the bowl with both hands and drank the hot soup heartily.

With a slurp, the umami of the soup and the substantial taste of the pastry mingled in his mouth, prompting him to close his eyes contentedly and issue a deep sigh.

"Suddenly, I kind of miss the food here. What will I do if I can’t have it after leaving Ren’an Hospital?"

"That’s easy, you can just visit the hospital often."

"Damn, that doesn’t sound right, are you cursing me?"

Hearing his companion’s jesting words, Chen Lei realized the connotation and immediately retorted with a laugh.

Xu Fei swallowed a mouthful of noodles and, seeing Chen Lei’s left leg still wrapped in gauze, joined in the laughter.

This guy had a build sturdier than an ox. Despite such a severe penetrating injury, now he only walked with a limp, nothing more inconvenient than that, almost indistinguishable from a monster.

The two chatted casually as they found satisfaction in a bowl of beef noodles and a few stuffed pastries, enjoying a moment of ease.

Just then, an "acquaintance" happened to pass behind them quietly, overhearing every word of their conversation.

Fang Cheng walked on without a glance to the side, the corners of his mouth unconsciously turning up slightly.

After eating with his uncle, they walked out of the Food Square together, strolled around downstairs, then went back upstairs to the ward.