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Outside the courtyard, two plainclothes officers watched Zhang Tianhao walk into the courtyard from a distance, their faces quite grim.

"When did he leave? How come we didn't know?"

"Yeah, when did he leave the courtyard? He ran out and bought fried dough sticks and steamed buns. Damn it, we didn't just doze off and he ran out, did we?"

"Never mind, it doesn't matter if he ran away. Anyway, he came back. We probably just didn't notice him going out. He didn't seem to be doing anything."

"Ok!"

"Alright, when the captain comes to ask later, we'll just say we saw him go out to buy breakfast, and we won't say anything else, so as not to get scolded by the captain!"

"it is good!"

Zhang Tianhao didn't take their conversation to heart. Instead, he went to the neighboring yard and woke up Sun Xiaolan, who was still sleeping.

After all, he doesn't go to work, but Sun Xiaolan does.

"Xiao Lan, get up and have breakfast. You have to go to work soon."

"Dr. Wang, let me rest for a while, I'm so sleepy!"

"Wait, why aren't you sleepy?"

Sun Xiaolan turned over at some point, squinting at Zhang Tianhao, clearly still somewhat puzzled by his energetic appearance.

"It's alright, I'm in good health and have plenty of energy."

"Get lost! How can you be like this? I'm exhausted! You're like a donkey!"

Sun Xiaolan rolled her eyes, then got up, dressed, washed her face, and brushed her teeth. After all, it was Friday, and she really had to go to work, and even Saturday.

What time do you plan to start work today?

"I'll be there in a bit. I won't be going to work today. I'm going to Xinjing for an exchange program tomorrow. I'll be packing my things at home and also want to have a good rest for a day."

"The dean has approved my leave."

He added another sentence.

……

"Director, that woman Chang Huihui has run away, and she's already injured. She probably can't have gone very far!"

A squad leader stood in front of their section chief, quietly reporting on the arrest operation in the early morning. After all, the failure of the arrest was also their fault.

“She’s injured. We’ve already set up surveillance in various hospitals, clinics, and even pharmacies. Now, if she goes to these places, she’ll definitely be discovered!”

"No, you'll have a hard time finding her, and your identities have already been exposed, alerting her. She can't possibly show up easily now. As for her injury, she was shot and will definitely send someone to help her. Otherwise, she wouldn't be alive to oppose us. You came out of the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics with her. Find her for me. You must find her. If she doesn't know what's good for her, then there's no need for her to stay alive."

"Yes!"

Upon hearing the section chief's words, the squad leader saluted and assured him, "I will immediately rearrange the manpower and make sure to bring the man back."

"That's more like it."

Just then, the phone on the table rang.

He glanced at the phone, his expression turning serious. He straightened his clothes before picking up the red phone that was lying to the side.

"Hello, this is the Special Service Department. Who are you looking for?"

"Director Li, this is Huizi from the Military Police. It's like this: the underground Communist Party has been quite active lately. Investigate the underground Communist Party thoroughly for me. We must ensure that they have no place to survive in Shanghai, understand?"

"I understand, I understand. I will do my utmost to root out the underground party and bring order to Shanghai. Please rest assured, Major."

Upon hearing this, Director Li immediately pledged his loyalty. "Director Li, regarding information about the underground party, you should immediately send people to collect it. We've also begun collecting information here. Combating the underground party is our most important task right now, understand?"

"understand!"

"Combating anti-Japanese forces is our top priority, so if you do well this time, I will ask the general for commendation on your behalf."

"Thank you, Major. I will do my best."

"That!"

The call ended, and Director Li wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. After all, he wanted to arrest underground party members, but it wasn't so easy, and he was quite troubled.

"Damn it, I was just getting a little better here, and you guys came chasing after me. Am I some kind of god? I'm just going around in circles with you guys every day!"

He knew that the Japanese were in charge now, and there was nothing he could do but grumble.

"By the way, Director, how about we go to Xiao Taohong's place tonight? You haven't been there for several days, it'll be a good opportunity to relax."

Seeing the section chief's expression, the squad leader cautiously offered a word of advice.

"That's right. I'm going to Xiao Taohong's place tonight. If I don't relax a bit, I'll become depressed."

Director Li also let out a sigh of relief, sat down, relaxed his whole body, and slumped into the large chair.

……

"Dean, I understand. The ship at the dock at eight o'clock tomorrow morning, right?"

"That's right, with your departure, our entire hospital is practically collapsing. We were just getting by because of you, but it seems some people don't want our hospital to exist!"

John was also somewhat helpless, and his face was full of bitterness.

"Dean John, is there really no more Western medicine available?"

"I don't want to either, but the Japanese restrict the purchase of Western medicine, even ordinary medicine. There's nothing I can do. It's really like the Chinese saying: 'Even a clever cook can't cook without rice!'"

"Dean, when do you plan to close the hospital?"

“Three days later, I’ll also be reluctant, but without medicine, I really have no choice. If you were here, you could use traditional Chinese medicine as a substitute, but they are all used to Western medicine, and Western medicine is already in short supply. Tell me, if I can’t get Western medicine, what else can I do but go bankrupt? I guess after a while, even doctors and nurses won’t be able to get jobs.”

"It's come to this?"

"Yes, it's come to this!"

John gave a wry smile, then looked at Zhang Tianhao, stood up, gently patted his shoulder, and said carefully, "You are a good doctor, a genius doctor, but conditions and time don't allow it. I also have to go back to China. This time, I'm closing the hospital and preparing to return home. There's no need for me to stay in Shanghai any longer!"

"Then what about the hospital?"

"It's no use. I've already found a buyer and am going to sell it. After all, there's nothing here worth keeping. Apart from these houses, there's nothing of value."

"That's true."

Zhang Tianhao understood the other person's thoughts, gave a wry smile, and then said nothing. He simply picked up the coffee on the table and took a deep sip.

"Bitter coffee, still bitter coffee, it's just a pity that few people can taste the sweetness within the bitterness, alas!"

"Dr. Wang, it's good that you understand. The hospital will close down after the last batch of medicines is used up. If you need any medicine, I can give you some. How about that?"

"Sure, just give me some regular medicine, since I don't need any other medicine."

"Alright, I'll get you some medicine. Consider it your salary. Finish this quickly so you can close down and put your mind at ease." (End of Chapter)