Power and wealth bring fragrance

Qin Xiao's call was made in less than ten minutes.

Then came a series of hurried and heavy footsteps in the corridor.

Immediately afterwards, a group of police officers dressed in black uniforms and armed with guns appeared at the door of the ward. The leader was a burly, square-faced middle-aged man with an air of authority that commanded respect.

It was Wu Chao, the deputy director of the police detective bureau.

As soon as Wu Chao entered the room, his gaze swept across the entire ward like that of a hawk.

A broken window, an overturned bedside table, shocking bloodstains on the wall, three still-warm corpses on the floor, and Wei Yuan leaning against the headboard, his face as pale as paper and bloodstains still remaining at the corner of his mouth.

Wu Chao's pupils suddenly contracted.

The detectives behind him also gasped and instinctively gripped their sidearms.

What... what kind of brutal battle just took place?

"Bureau of Military Affairs."

Qin Xiao called out to Wu Chao in a deep voice.

Wu Chao waved his hand, his gaze falling on the female nurse's corpse on the ground, his brows furrowing tightly.

"A suicide squad?"

He crouched down, carefully examined the nurse's mouth, and then looked at the calluses on her wrists and knuckles, his expression growing increasingly serious.

"A poison sac hidden in his teeth; if he misses his target, he commits suicide—that's the style of a professional assassin."

Wu Chao stood up, looked at Wei Yuan, and his tone became more serious:

"Mr. Wei, this ward of yours seems to be anything but peaceful."

The two had become acquainted through a series of misunderstandings, and their daytime confrontation at the detective station had vanished, replaced by a more intimate and heartfelt exchange.

Wei Yuan leaned against the headboard, breathing slightly heavily. His voice was still a little weak, but his eyes remained clear.

"I've suffered this undeserved misfortune because of you."

Wu Chao, thick-skinned as ever, pretended not to hear, pulled up a chair and sat down, staring directly at Wei Yuan:

"Besides dealing with things here, I also have some news to tell you."

Wei Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly:

"What news?"

Wu Chao's face turned extremely ugly at this moment.

"The middle-aged fisherman we brought back yesterday is dead."

Upon hearing this, the air in the ward suddenly froze.

Qin Xiao's expression changed, and he blurted out:

"Dead? How did he die?!"

"He was stabbed to death in the interrogation room."

Wu Chao's voice was low and deep, carrying a suppressed anger:

"Our men took him back for interrogation, but to no avail. During a break, someone infiltrated the detective station and assaulted him in the interrogation room. By the time our men realized something was wrong and rushed in, he was already dead, cleanly and efficiently."

"Where is the person who did it?" Qin Xiao pressed.

"They ran away."

Wu Chao gritted his teeth.

Qin Xiao's face turned ashen upon hearing this.

What is a police detective agency?

That's one of the most heavily guarded places in the entire Jiangcheng!

How could the other party infiltrate the police station in full view of everyone, kill someone in the interrogation room, and then get away unscathed?

This is outrageous!

Wei Yuan, upon hearing this news, did not show much surprise on his face.

He merely narrowed his eyes slightly, a knowing glint flashing in them.

"Just as I expected."

He said softly.

Wu Chao looked at him: "Mr. Wei, it seems you expected this all along?"

Wei Yuan nodded, his voice calm:

"Director Wu, don't you understand?"

"This middle-aged fisherman and the nurse who came to kill me today are from the same organization."

"I ruined their plans at Changfeng Building, causing them heavy losses, so naturally they won't let me off the hook."

"And the fact that you arrested this middle-aged fisherman makes him a huge threat to them. He knows too much; if he opens his mouth, the entire organization could be wiped out."

"Therefore, they had to kill them to cover their tracks."

"Firstly, it's to eliminate a potential threat and cut off our investigation; secondly, it's also revenge against me. It tells me what happens when you go against them."

Wei Yuan's analysis was clear, logical, and incisive.

After hearing this, Wu Chao's expression grew even more solemn.

He pondered for a moment, then nodded:

"You're right. Our men haven't managed to extract any valuable information from the middle-aged fisherman yet. He's very stubborn; he wouldn't say anything at first. We were just preparing some methods, but unexpectedly..."

Wu Chao sighed, a hint of annoyance flashing in his eyes.

Almost.

They were just a hair's breadth away from prying the secrets of that mysterious organization out of the middle-aged fisherman.

Unfortunately, the opponent moved too quickly, so quickly that they had no time to react.

"That's normal."

Wei Yuan said calmly:

"An organization capable of training such suicide squads must have extremely strict discipline. Every member undergoes rigorous training, and once captured by the enemy, they must either commit suicide or fight to the death; they will never speak out easily."

"Moreover, the fact that they dared to commit murder inside the police station shows that they are not afraid of making a big fuss, and even... they are confident that they can get away unscathed after making a big fuss."

Wu Chao's brows furrowed into a knot.

"So what do we do now? The trail has gone cold, and we don't even know who the other side is. We can't just sit here and wait, can we?"

Wei Yuan leaned against the headboard and remained silent for a moment.

The ward was quiet for a moment, with only his slightly heavy breathing remaining.

After a long while, he slowly raised his head, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

"There are solutions."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable certainty.

Wu Chao and Qin Xiao were both instantly invigorated.

"What method?" Wu Chao asked hurriedly.

Wei Yuan did not answer directly, but instead smiled knowingly with a slight upturn of his lips.

"Lue the snake out of its hole."

"Lure the snake out of its hole?" Wu Chao was taken aback. "How?"

Wei Yuan smiled, said nothing, and simply waved to Wu Chao.

Wu Chao understood and quickly leaned closer to listen.

Wei Yuan lowered his voice and whispered a few words in Wu Chao's ear.

His voice was so soft that Qin Xiao, who was standing next to him, couldn't hear what he was saying. He could only see Wu Chao's expression changing constantly with Wei Yuan's words.

From initial doubt to gradual seriousness, and finally, a sharp glint suddenly flashed in his eyes!

"Snapped!"

Wu Chao slapped his thigh hard, making a crisp sound, and stood up from his chair, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

"it is good!"

"What a clever scheme to lure the snake out of its hole!"

Wu Chao's voice trembled with excitement, and his gaze toward Wei Yuan was filled with admiration.

He originally thought that the matter would reach a stalemate after the clues were cut off, but he did not expect that Wei Yuan would come up with such a brilliant idea!

Qin Xiao, watching from the side, was completely bewildered and scratched his head:

"Big brother, what exactly are you guys talking about? What plan is making you so excited?"

Wei Yuan and Wu Chao exchanged a glance and laughed at the same time.

"Heavenly secrets must not be revealed."

Wei Yuan said calmly.

Wu Chao waved his hand, "Don't ask anymore, you'll find out in time."

After speaking, Wu Chao immediately suppressed his smile, regained his deputy director's composure, and turned to give orders to the officers behind him:

"You guys, clean up the scene immediately!"

"Take all three bodies back to the station for detailed autopsies and identification checks! Also, seal off the entire VIP floor; no one is allowed to approach without my order!"

"Yes!"

Several police officers responded in unison and immediately began their operation.

Some people went to examine the body, some went to cordon off the scene, and some went to retrieve surveillance footage. Their actions were swift and orderly.

After exchanging a few words with Wei Yuan, Wu Chao also left in a hurry.

As soon as he left, Wei Yuan gave instructions to Qin Xiao.

"As soon as it gets light, I'll pack up and leave the hospital."

Qin Xiao was taken aback and was about to ask further, but Wei Yuan waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to say anything more. Qin Xiao could only suppress his doubts and carry out the order.

……

Early the next morning.

Jiangcheng Police Detective Bureau Building, Press Conference Hall.

The press conference hall, which is usually rather quiet, was packed to the brim today.

Countless reporters and media professionals, armed with cameras and microphones, arrived early and gathered here, creating a bustling scene filled with discussion.

There is no other reason.

Yesterday, two shocking cases occurred in Jiangcheng.

One incident involved an explosion in the backyard of the detective agency, which injured several officers.

Another incident involved a helicopter crash on the top floor of the Changfeng Building, killing all those on board; the scene was horrific.

Each of these two cases, taken individually, would be enough to cause a sensation in the entire city of Jiangcheng, let alone the fact that they happened on the same day.

In an instant, the whole city was in an uproar, with all sorts of speculations and rumors flying around.

Some say it was a terrorist attack, some say it was a gang shootout, and others say it was a big shot being hunted down by enemies...

The immense public pressure forced the police department to urgently convene this press conference to update the public on the progress of the case.

"They're here! The spokesperson is out!"

Someone shouted, and the entire press conference hall fell silent instantly, with countless cameras pointing directly at the podium.

A middle-aged man in a police uniform with a serious expression walked onto the stage and stood in front of the microphone.

He is Zhang Jianguo, the spokesperson for the police detective bureau.

Zhang Jianguo glanced at the densely packed reporters below the stage, cleared his throat, and got straight to the point:

"Good morning, friends from the media. The main purpose of today's press conference is to provide an update on the two cases that occurred yesterday and related matters."

As soon as he finished speaking, a reporter immediately raised his hand to ask a question:

"Spokesperson Zhang, is there any connection between yesterday's bombing at the police station and the helicopter crash at Changfeng Building? What is the current progress of the case? Has a suspect been identified?"

"What was the cause of the bombing? Was it a deliberate attack or an accident?"

Who owns the crashed helicopter? Have the identities of those on board been confirmed?

Countless questions came at once, and the press conference room instantly became noisy again.

Zhang Jianguo raised his hand expressionlessly, gesturing for everyone to be quiet.

I will answer everyone's questions together.

"Regarding the two cases from yesterday, the Detective Department has established a special task force and is working diligently to investigate them."

"After working through the night, we have found clear leads and identified the suspects. We expect to solve the case soon, so please rest assured."

"Specific details of the case cannot be disclosed at this time due to the confidentiality of the investigation. We will release the information to the public as soon as the case is solved."

These words immediately sparked a flurry of discussion among the reporters in the audience.

Have you found a clear lead?

Will it be solved soon?

This efficiency is incredible!

It's important to understand that neither of these cases was a minor one, especially the police station bombing case. The fact that the perpetrator was able to bring a bomb into the police station speaks volumes about the power behind it.

How could the police department find clues overnight?

But before they could ask any further questions, Zhang Jianguo spoke up again.

"Next, I have the second matter to report."

He paused, took out a document, and read aloud:

"The Detective Bureau has decided to formally transfer an abandoned training base belonging to its Special Operations Unit to Jiuhua Group for commercial development. All relevant procedures have been completed and are effective immediately."

Upon hearing this, the entire press conference room fell into a deathly silence.

All the reporters were stunned.

What?

Abandoned training base? Transferred to Jiuhua Group?

What... what does this have to do with the two major cases from yesterday?

They came today to ask about the bombing and plane crash!

Who cares about your abandoned training base being transferred?

Furthermore, can a police department's training base be transferred so easily? Especially to a commercial group?

What is all this about?

Countless reporters looked at each other, completely bewildered, having no idea what the detective agency meant by this move.

Someone couldn't help but raise their hand to ask a question:

"Spokesperson Zhang, what is the connection between this training base transfer and the two cases from yesterday? Why announce this news at this time?"

"What is the background of Jiuhua Group? Why did they choose to transfer the shares to them?"

Where is the training base located? What is the transfer price?

However, when faced with these questions, Zhang Jianguo simply put away the documents without expression and said:

This concludes today's press conference.

After saying that, he turned and left without pausing, leaving a group of reporters below the stage dumbfounded.

"This...that's it?"

"What's going on? Saying that is like saying nothing at all!"

"The case was dismissed with just a 'clue found'? And then they inexplicably announced a base transfer? What's going on?"

"No, there's definitely something wrong here! Think about it, why would the police department announce the transfer of the training base to Jiuhua Group at this exact moment? This is absolutely not a coincidence!"

"Jiuhua Group? What kind of company is that? I've never heard of it before."

"Let me check online."

Countless reporters instinctively felt that this suddenly emerging "Jiuhua Group" was definitely not simple.

They all took out their phones and started searching online on the spot.

For a moment, the only sound in the entire press conference room was the tapping of fingers on phone screens.

Sudden.

"Holy shit!!"

A gasp broke the silence of the press conference room.

A young reporter wearing glasses stared at his phone screen, his eyes wide like saucers, his mouth agape as if he could fit an egg in it, his face filled with disbelief.

His shout immediately attracted the attention of everyone around him.

"What's wrong? What did you find out?"

"Just who exactly is Jiuhua Group? Tell me!"

"So jumpy, it scared me to death!"

The young reporter didn't speak, but simply pointed his phone screen at the crowd, his voice trembling:

"You...you see for yourselves..."

Everyone quickly crowded around, and saw on the phone screen a trending news item that had been posted less than ten minutes ago, with the headline—

Breaking News! Jiuhua Group Announces Successful Development of a Side-Effect-Free Weight Loss Drug, Approved for Mass Production and Soon to be Officially Released!

The accompanying images are Jiuhua Group's official announcement and the drug's approval documents, all clearly and plainly presented.

In an instant, the surrounding reporters were all petrified.

No side effects... a weight loss drug?

It's already in mass production?

How...how is this possible?!

It's important to know that diet pills are available on the market, but all diet pills have side effects to varying degrees, such as palpitations, insomnia, diarrhea, endocrine disorders, and in severe cases, even life-threatening ones.

Over the years, countless pharmaceutical companies around the world have invested massive amounts of money and manpower in trying to develop a truly side-effect-free weight-loss drug, but without exception, they have all failed.

Now, a little-known Jiuhua Group has announced that it has successfully developed it?

It's already in mass production?

This is like dropping an atomic bomb on the medical community!

"Holy crap..."

"Really? A weight loss drug with no side effects? Isn't that a fantasy?"

"The approval documents are all out, how could they be fake? Look, this is the approval document, it even has the number!"

"My God, if this were true, wouldn't Jiuhua Group be taking off? How many people around the world are struggling with weight loss? How huge would this market be?"

"No wonder the police department wanted to transfer its training base to Jiuhua Group...they're trying to curry favor with a powerful backer!"

"No, no, think about it. Why did the police department announce its transfer at this particular time? And why did Jiuhua Group announce the successful development of its weight-loss drug at this particular time? There must be a connection between these two things!"

The entire press conference room erupted in chaos.

Countless reporters frantically refreshed their phones, and the internet was in an uproar over the news.

On Weibo's trending topics list, eight out of the top ten are about Jiuhua Group and weight loss drugs with no side effects.

#Jiuhua Group's Weight Loss Drugs with No Side Effects#

#Are diet pills truly free of side effects?#

#What's the background of Jiuhua Group?#

#Approval of weight loss drugs by the National Medical Products Administration#

#Good news for those trying to lose weight#

Countless netizens left comments in the comment section, some were shocked, some were skeptical, some were overjoyed, and some couldn't wait to buy it.

The entire internet was in an uproar because of this one message.

The person who started all of this—Wei Yuan—has already quietly left the hospital.