Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 441 No News is Good News
At this time, if someone were to commit suicide by taking pills, no one would believe it had nothing to do with the case; there's no such coincidence in the world.

After the young security guard finished speaking, everyone in the small conference room looked solemn and no one said a word. They looked at each other, and finally their eyes all turned to Liang Weimin and Li Weizhong.

Liang Weimin, after all, was a man who had weathered many storms. Although the incident happened somewhat suddenly, he quickly calmed down. Li Weizhong, on the other hand, was less composed, and his face clearly showed signs of frustration.

Zhu Yonggui was an ordinary worker at the No. 1 factory. If he had died from poisoning under normal circumstances, it wouldn't have been a big deal. But if he died mysteriously at this critical juncture, the higher-ups would definitely hold him accountable.

Even if the final investigation results show that the branch factory has nothing to do with it, since someone died, the factory's main leaders will inevitably be implicated.

Li Weizhong felt a surge of anger and couldn't help but curse Zhu Yonggui in his heart, saying that even in death he was still causing trouble for him.

Criticism is one thing, but since the incident has occurred, it needs to be resolved, and the sooner the better.

The man was from the first branch factory, and Li Weizhong was the head of the first branch factory. Seeing that no one in the room spoke, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and speak first.

"Secretary Liang, things have come to this point, and we've made some progress. Do you think we should report this to our superiors?"

Li Weizhong was getting scared. Something strange was going on today; one thing after another was happening. He was really afraid that before Zhu Yonggui's matter was resolved, something else would happen at the factory.

Although I'll inevitably be punished after reporting it, it's still better than living in constant fear like this.

Upon hearing this, Liang Weimin was somewhat tempted, but after thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said, "There's still about an hour before I get off work. I think we should confirm Zhu Yonggui's situation first before reporting back!"

Seeing that Liang Weimin had made a decision, even those who were inclined to support Li Weizhong's opinion did not voice their opposition and all nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Liang Weimin didn't waste any more time and immediately assigned tasks to everyone.

"Weizhong, you should immediately arrange for someone to check the details of Zhu Yonggui's registration file and see who he had close contact with or who he acted unusually during that period."

After saying this, Liang Weimin, without waiting for Li Weizhong's response, turned to He Yuanchao and said:
“Yuanchao, hurry up and take my car to the hospital to see how Zhu Yonggui is doing. If he’s not in any danger, remember to call us first.”

After assigning the task, Liang Weimin added, "No one is allowed to reveal the matter of Zhu Yonggui taking medicine until the facts are cleared up."

"Yes, Secretary Liang."

Upon hearing this, everyone readily agreed. Seeing that Liang Weimin had no further instructions, He Yuanchao and Li Weizhong led the young guards who had delivered the message and turned to walk out of the meeting room.

After watching the three men leave the house, Mo Dacheng took out a cigarette and offered one to Liang Weimin, saying:

“Secretary Liang, I reckon that Zhu Yonggui is definitely involved in the threatening letter. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made such a fuss at this critical juncture. The timing is too coincidental.”

Liang Weimin nodded upon hearing this, took out a lighter, lit a cigarette, took a puff, and said:

“I also feel that there is something wrong with him. Otherwise, we would not have disagreed with Comrade Weizhong’s opinion. Assuming that Zhu Yonggui is the one who wrote the threatening letter, we do not know what role he plays in this case. Did he take the medicine to commit suicide out of fear of punishment, or did someone want to kill him to cover it up?”

"Yes!"

Mo Dacheng exhaled the smoke from his mouth and said with a troubled expression, "If it were just Zhu Yonggui alone, it would be fine, but if there are accomplices, this matter will be a bit difficult to handle."

Liang Weimin understood what Mo Dacheng meant, took a deep drag of his cigarette and said, "Now it all depends on whether Zhu Yonggui can be saved. As long as he's alright, no matter how many accomplices there are, things will be easier to handle."

"I hope Zhu Yonggui is alright, otherwise we'll really be in trouble..."

... While Liang Weimin and Mo Dacheng were talking about Zhu Yonggui inside the room, He Yuanchao and Li Weizhong, who had just left the conference room, were also busy. One hurriedly walked towards the main conference room, while the other strode towards the jeep parked in front of the office building.

Do you know which hospital Section Chief Ding and his team went to?

When they reached the jeep, He Yuanchao turned to look at the young security guard beside him.

This matter was probably explained by Ding Liangcai. When the young security guard heard He Yuanchao's question, he immediately replied, "Steel Plant Staff Hospital."

Upon hearing this, He Yuanchao led the guards into the car, and before they were even settled, he said to the driver, "Brother Li, take a ride to the steel mill workers' hospital."

The driver who was driving Liang Weimin was a taciturn man. When he saw that it was He Yuanchao, he didn't ask why. He started the jeep and drove off from the factory in a flash.

The steel plant's staff hospital wasn't too far from the No. 1 factory. There weren't many pedestrians or vehicles on the road at that moment, so the jeep sped along and arrived at its destination in fifteen or sixteen minutes.

Many patients come to the hospital every day, but very few attempt suicide by overdose.

He Yuanchao stopped two nurses at the hospital to inquire about the situation, and soon met Ding Liangcai, Li Jiefang, and other steel plant security guards at the entrance of the hospital's emergency room.

"Director, what brings you here?"

Upon seeing He Yuanchao, Li Jiefang, who had been pacing back and forth at the entrance of the emergency room, immediately strode over to greet him.

The steel mill security guards and Ding Liangcai, who were sitting on either side of the corridor outside the emergency room, all looked over when they saw Li Jiefang's actions. When they saw that it was He Yuanchao, they immediately got up and followed him.

Without any pleasantries, He Yuanchao went straight to the point: "How is Zhu Yonggui?"

Seeing He Yuanchao's long face, the guards exchanged glances, but no one dared to speak. Even the usually carefree Li Jiefang subconsciously lowered his head.

Zhu Yonggui had been in the emergency room for over half an hour, but there was still no movement. Nobody knew whether he was alive or dead.

Seeing everyone's expressions, He Yuanchao's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but raise his voice to ask again:
"How is Zhu Yonggui? Is he alive or dead? You should at least say something!"

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Ding Liangcai had no choice but to bite the bullet and say:
"Deputy Director He, don't worry. Zhu Yonggui is being treated right now. The doctors inside haven't come out yet, and we don't know the situation at the moment."

At this point, no news is the best news.

When He Yuanchao heard that the doctor who had been treating him had not yet come out, he breathed a sigh of relief, and his expression relaxed considerably. After dismissing the security personnel surrounding him, he called Ding Liangcai and Li Jiefang aside and then quietly inquired about the specific details of Zhu Yonggui drinking the medicine.

Upon hearing this, Ding Liangcai didn't hide anything and recounted in detail how he went to find Zhu Yonggui after receiving the order.

To be honest, Ding Liangcai didn't know much either. When he and Li Jiefang arrived at the conference room, they didn't see Zhu Yonggui at all.

After searching the factory but finding no one, the security guard at the main gate finally said that Zhu Yonggui had already ridden his bicycle out of the factory. Only then did Ding Liangcai organize people to go to Zhu Yonggui's house to try their luck.

When everyone arrived at Zhu Yonggui's house, he was already lying on the ground, foaming at the mouth and convulsing.

Just as Ding Liangcai finished speaking, the emergency room door creaked open from the inside, and a doctor walked out.

(End of this chapter)