After leaving the Criminal Investigation Team.

Chen Xiao asked Lin Xi to go back and rest, then went to the hospital alone.

Xie Wensheng did not postpone the surgery.

After all, all the preparations were done, and furthermore, Xie Wensheng’s mental resilience was evidently stronger than most people.

Before entering the operating room, Chen Xiao smiled and said:

"All the darkness is over; next, be ready to welcome the dawn."

Xie Wensheng nodded: "Don’t worry, the next time you come to Shencheng City, I will surely sit at the same table and drink with you."

Chen Xiao smiled and said okay, then said with a serious gaze, "Alright then, after you come out, if you don’t want to be a police officer anymore, I would like to invite you to Dongzhou. I have some things to do, and you will definitely be an important part of them."

"Is that so? Can you tell me what kind of things?"

"I want to use Dongzhou as a pilot, then create the safest city in the country!" Chen Xiao briefly said, and Xie Wensheng just kept nodding:

"Then you must wait for me!"

"Alright."

No need for much conversation between two men.

Soon, Xie Wensheng was also sent into the operating room.

Chen Xiao didn’t leave; he waited silently with Ye Suzhi and Xie Wensheng’s two children.

Time passed very slowly.

It seemed as if each minute was more agonizing than usual.

Ye Suzhi had paced back and forth countless times at the door, but Chen Xiao did not try to comfort her.

Because at such a time, pacing could actually help relieve various anxieties in the heart.

After waiting for two hours, Qin Fei called Chen Xiao.

"Hello, Advisor Chen, Director Jiao has decided to immediately issue a notice. Also, tomorrow the branch will hold a commendation meeting to specially thank you for your contribution to the Yang Lake Phantom Case!"

This was something Chen Xiao expected.

After consecutively solving the Jiang Anguang murder case, the death of Lian Yuhong, and the Yang Lake Phantom Case, Chen Xiao certainly gained considerable fame in the Shencheng City police circles.

Most importantly, was the Yang Lake Phantom Case truly just one case?

No, to be precise, the Yang Lake Phantom Case also included the murder case at Luming Ridge Reservoir and the case of tycoon Lin Xiaoqi’s murder!

Thus, you could say Chen Xiao solved five cases in this journey.

A very impressive figure.

But those who knew the inside story understood that this impressive figure was entirely reasonable!

After finishing the call with Qin Fei, Guo Qing also called immediately:

"Hello, Chen Xiao, you are truly amazing! Just after the announcement at the branch, I even received some calls from big shots! Our Dragon Cauldron has gained unprecedented attention because of you!"

Chen Xiao laughed and said, "That’s why they say, do good deeds, don’t ask about the future!"

While saying this, Chen Xiao’s phone indicated another incoming call.

Seeing that it was Guo Zhengchang, Chen Xiao hung up with Guo Qing and answered Guo Zhengchang’s call.

On the line, Guo Zhengchang was not as excited as Guo Qing.

He just spoke in a tone of relief and a faint smile, "Everything went as I expected, there is nothing you can’t handle."

"So Elder Guo, how confident are you about that piece of land at Yang Lake now?"

Guo Zhengchang laughed heartily, "Ninety percent!"

With a smile, he continued, "Originally, Dragon Cauldron did not have the qualifications to acquire a piece of prime land in Shencheng City, but because you solved several major cases consecutively, countless residents of Shencheng City know you, and know us, Dragon Cauldron."

"Therefore, the whole development process of Dragon Cauldron can be called a miracle! From having no chance, the solving of that series of cases allowed Dragon Cauldron to gain the qualifications to compete. Then, with the occurrence of the Yang Lake Phantom Case, with Officer Xie Wensheng’s help, Dragon Cauldron’s chance jumped from thirty percent to being on par with other companies."

"Now with the Yang Lake Phantom Case solved, your reputation and Dragon Cauldron’s fame have reached an unprecedented height, so I believe a ninety percent confidence is not overly optimistic, but that we have few competitors left!"

Chen Xiao remained silent while Guo Zhengchang spoke.

This prompted Guo Zhengchang to chuckle helplessly and say, "You, why are you not interested in business at all? If you were, I believe you could achieve accomplishments shocking to all."

"Then, Elder Guo, do you think I should go into business, or keep solving cases?" Chen Xiao asked in return.

Guo Zhengchang hesitated briefly, "Ah, I’m just saying it. If you were actually out of the investigation field, it would be a major loss to the criminal investigation world!"

"So, I won’t continue to stay in Shencheng City for the King of Land competition. To be cautious, I think it’s best for you to take the helm."

"Alright then, I’ll make another trip to Shencheng City when the time comes. But here in Dongzhou, the Food City project has started, and that crayfish must follow up as you mentioned."

Chen Xiao never forgot what he planned to do.

The crayfish was part of his plan to lead his hometown to prosperity!

"Rest assured a hundred and twenty percent, those things definitely won’t fall behind."

"Alright, then I won’t disturb you any longer; next, you should experience what it means to be in demand and honored."

Chen Xiao understood what Guo Zhengchang meant, but there was no need to respond to such words.

Soon, the latter hung up the phone, and Chen Xiao returned to waiting at the door of the operating room.

Hours passed, and finally, the door of the operating room opened.

Upon seeing the doctor, Ye Suzhi, who had been tense for hours, couldn’t hold on for a moment.

Chen Xiao quickly supported her, and the doctor spoke:

"The patient is very lucky! His surgery was very successful!"

This sentence steadied Chen Xiao’s mood.

Ye Suzhi shed tears of gratitude to the doctor.

The doctor smiled and shook his head, advising, "The patient will need some time to wake up; the family can just wait patiently."

"Alright!"

Chen Xiao replied, and then the doctor went back to his work.

In no time, while Xie Wensheng was still asleep, he was wheeled out. After bringing him to the ward together, Chen Xiao said to Ye Suzhi:

"Auntie, Captain Xie is out of danger, so I won’t stay longer."

Ye Suzhi tightly held Chen Xiao’s hand, "Your presence is a blessing for our family! Without you, Wensheng would never care about his condition. Chen Xiao, let me sincerely thank you!"

Saying this, Ye Suzhi bowed.

Chen Xiao quickly supported her: "Auntie, everything is fate, so there’s no need for thanks. From now on, Captain Xie and I will still be good friends!"

"Yes... all friends, true friends!"

Chen Xiao smiled, stayed at the hospital for a while longer, and then took his leave.

However, what he didn’t expect was that as soon as he stepped out of the ward, several reporters rushed down the corridor.

They excitedly pointed their cameras and blocked Chen Xiao’s path completely.

At this moment, they did not want the first-hand news to slip away.

Chen Xiao no longer resisted such exposure opportunities, and looked calmly—yet not humbly—into the camera!