Zhang Lei was stunned for a moment, then looked up. The man showed no remorse whatsoever; instead, he coldly pointed behind her and said, "Luckily you're a police officer. Get out of here!"
Zhang Lei was so angry that she couldn't stand it anymore and her mind went blank. She didn't care about anything else and reached out to hit him.
Although she is a girl, Zhang Lei is not actually a woman. She even won second place in Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) while in police academy. However, due to family reasons, she did not receive any dangerous missions. Moreover, in today's society, the police profession is not as exaggerated as it is portrayed in movies and television. Under the current national conditions, there is not much danger involved.
However, Zhang Lei's swift punches and kicks were easily blocked by the man, and her fists and feet were faintly sore, as if she were kicking an iron plate.
Upon seeing the other party's movements, Zhang Lei knew that she was no match for him. He was a trained fighter with formidable skills, and probably only Zhou Xuan could withstand him. Thinking of Zhou Xuan, Zhang Lei was filled with anger again. Wasn't it because of him that she had suffered such humiliation?
Zhang Lei was so angry that she lost her mind. Without thinking, she reached for the gun at her waist, but in that instant, her whole body was like being electrocuted. She was thrown into the air and fell four or five meters away. It took her a long time to come to her senses. She looked in front of her and saw the man holding her police gun and staring at her coldly.
Even though she was furious, Zhang Lei understood that this person was not someone to be trifled with. Knowing she was a police officer, he still dared to hit her, and now he had even taken her gun. Although she didn't know how he had taken it from her or what methods he had used, she did realize one thing: this person was not afraid of the police or being charged with assaulting a police officer!
Zhang Lei, still annoyed, stammered, "You...you...don't you know...?" The man immediately interrupted her, coldly saying, "I don't know anything. I only know that if you don't leave, you're in big trouble!"
Enraged, Zhang Lei, having lost her phone, wanted to call the police station but had no means to do so. So she angrily shouted, "Bring Zhou Xuan out here! Bring Zhou Xuan out here!"
The man was taken aback and asked, "You know Mr. Zhou? What is your relationship with him?"
Zhang Lei was furious and retorted angrily, "What kind of relationship do I have with him? What kind of relationship do you think we could have? This ungrateful bastard!"
The man froze. Judging from Zhang Lei's tone, could she really have some kind of relationship with Zhou Xuan? Logically speaking, that shouldn't be the case. What kind of status and beauty do the old man's two granddaughters possess? Zhou Xuan wasn't even tempted by them. Could it be that Zhou Xuan has made some move towards this girl?
Otherwise, how could this girl have said that Zhou Xuan was an ungrateful wretch? Only a resentful woman would say such a thing.
Seeing the man standing there in a daze, Zhang Lei quickly got up, jumped into the car, started the engine, and reversed rapidly. Only then did the thug realize what was happening. He grabbed Zhang Lei's pistol and chased after her, waving it and shouting, "Gun! Your gun!" Zhang Lei didn't dare stop. She stepped on the gas and sped out of the residential area. At that moment, all she wanted to do was call for backup. However, she hesitated. The situation wasn't clear yet. When Zhou Xuan went in, he didn't seem coerced. If he and the woman in the villa really had some kind of secret, it wasn't her business. It was their private matter. What Zhou Xuan did was a moral issue, not hers.
If there's any connection, it's that the bodyguard-like man physically assaulted him, destroyed his phone, and stole his handgun. That's the most important point; if a police officer loses his gun, it's an extremely serious problem!
Zhang Lei thought for a moment, then drove to a public phone booth. Since she didn't know Fu Yuanshan's phone number, she first called back to the Fourth Division of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, specifically to the division chief, and then reported what had just happened to him. The division chief was "somewhat surprised" and told her not to rush to alarm him. He reported to Director Fu and waited for further instructions.
Less than five minutes later, the phone rang back. Zhang Lei picked up the receiver and heard Fu Yuanshan's voice: "Xiao Zhang, please be clear, which neighborhood does Zhou Xuan live in?"
Zhang Lei quickly told Fu Yuanshan the name and location of the neighborhood in detail. Fu Yuanshan was startled and immediately said, "Zhang Lei, come back right away. I'm telling you, don't cause any trouble there. As for the gun, I understand. I'll handle that. You go back to the station immediately!"
After saying that, Ding added, "This is an order!"
Volume 1, Chapter 560: The Old Master's Fate
After Zhou Xuan entered the villa, he did not pay attention to what was happening outside. Wei Haihong was not in the living room; only the old man was there.
Several bodyguards left the living room and waited outside the door, watching the old man's movements and Zhang Lei's actions.
In the living room, the old man waved his hand and said, "Xiao Zhou, sit down and let's talk!"
Zhou Xuan nodded and sat down on the sofa opposite the old man. Wei Xiaoqing also quietly sat down about a meter away from Zhou Xuan.
Having not seen the old man for half a year, he seemed to have aged considerably, and his complexion wasn't very good. This was different from when Zhou Xuan had recovered his health. He couldn't help but ask with some concern, "Grandpa, are you... alright?"
The old man said bitterly, "I'm getting old, and suddenly I feel like I'm no longer in control of my own life!"
Zhou Xuan stopped talking, stood up and grabbed the old man's right hand, placing it on his wrist. He used his supernatural ability to probe the old man's body. The probe immediately revealed the cause: the old man's bodily functions were completely exhausted, like a lamp running out of oil. He had previously used his supernatural ability to restore the old man's functions, allowing him to recover for ten years, making the ninety-year-old man look like he was in his seventies. However, Zhou Xuan was not a true god and did not have the ability to bring the dead back to life. The old man had been worrying too much about the affairs of Wei Xiaoyu and her sister and Wei Haihe's politics during this period. The pressure from both had exhausted his bodily functions again, even though he had not contracted a terminal illness.
Without a second thought, Zhou Xuan used his supernatural abilities to restore the old man's bodily functions. However, after several rounds of treatment, Zhou Xuan was surprised to find that no matter how he used his supernatural abilities to restore the old man's body, it remained the same!
This surprised Zhou Xuan greatly, and he quickly probed the old man's body again. He then discovered that the organs in the old man's body had only weak functions, and the cells and tissues had aged to an irreversible degree.
Only then did Zhou Xuan understand that it wasn't that his superpower was ineffective, but rather that the old man had exhausted too much energy and his bodily functions were aging. He had already used his superpower to recover, and when he used his superpower again, it was no longer effective!
Seeing Zhou Xuan's sweaty forehead and dazed expression, the old man smiled faintly, patted Zhou Xuan's shoulder, and comforted him, "Little Zhou, I know how you feel. I'm ninety-eight this year, I won't live past a hundred, but it's not like I'm dying young. Man can't defy fate; life is just birth, aging, sickness, and death, no one can escape it. So you don't need to be sad for me. It's already a great blessing for me to have met you, a young friend, in my old age. Hehe. Sit down!"
Zhou Xuan stubbornly retreated and sat down, feeling empty and at a loss for words. After meeting the old man in the capital, he had truly come to regard him as family. Although there had been some unpleasantness with the Wei family, it had not affected his relationship with the old man and Brother Hong. Now, sensing that the old man was nearing the end of his life, he suddenly felt a deep sadness, and his heart felt adrift, not knowing what to do.
Even in the most difficult times, Zhou Xuan never felt so helpless. He had gained and lost his special abilities several times, but he had never felt so powerless. Apart from not being able to reach for the stars, his special abilities were practically omnipotent in this world. He could turn danger into safety whenever he encountered a strong opponent, and he never felt that there was anything he couldn't do.
But now, Zhou Xuan felt powerless and helpless. He was not a god after all and had no power to turn the tide. The old man's life had finally come to an end.
Wei Xiaoqing didn't know what was going on. Her grandfather had never said anything, but when she saw Zhou Xuan's red eyes, she felt her heart pounding.
In fact, the old man was aware of his own limitations. Recently, he had been feeling increasingly weak, and he was forgetting things as he thought about them. He no longer had the light and carefree feeling he used to have after Zhou Xuan treated his body. However, he didn't tell anyone, not even his three sons. He was simply working harder to lay the foundation for his second son, Wei Haihe. If he didn't lend a hand now, he wouldn't be able to help in the future!
After all, Wei Haihe was a young and promising official. Although his political achievements were outstanding, his foundation was still shallow. Even with his support, it would not be easy for him to make a breakthrough. So, after serving in the capital for more than a year, Wei Haihe had not made any progress. The old man felt that his days were numbered and became anxious.
However, after the old man was transferred to the position of director of the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau, he suddenly thought of Fu Yuanshan. Considering Zhou Xuan's abilities, he couldn't wait any longer. So he discussed with Wei Haihe about promoting Fu Yuanshan and asking Zhou Xuan to help him. This way, he could indirectly help Wei Haihe secure the position in the Municipal Public Security Bureau.
What they didn't expect was that Zhou Xuan's help resulted in an outcome that far exceeded the expectations of both the old man and Wei Haihe. Not only did he secure the position in the Municipal Bureau in such a short time, but he also won the position of Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. The results were beyond the imagination of both the old man and his son.
This battle laid a solid foundation for Wei Haihe, opening the door to the highest peak. Reaching the next level is only a matter of time.
With a sense of relief, the old man gave Wei Haihe another few words of advice: "Second son, I've told you before, you must remember this: Zhou Xuan is a true benefactor to our Wei family. No matter what happens, you must not have any estrangement from Zhou Xuan. Regardless of the outcome between him and Xiao Qing and Xiao Yu, you must not pressure him. Zhou Xuan is a loyal and righteous man. If our Wei family is ever in danger, he will never abandon us. I think you've already fully witnessed his capabilities this time. Second son, I won't say any more. This is all I can do for you. From now on, it's up to you to develop yourself. Your eldest brother has a dignified personality, but he's not as broad-minded as you. His future is practically over. The third son is a playboy, but he's the one I'm most at ease with. I'm not worried about him because he's not in the system. In the system, the higher you climb, the harder you fall. You must remember this!"
However, the old man still did not explain his physical condition to Wei Haihe. At this time, he did not want to disturb Wei Haihe's mind and let him concentrate on dealing with the current situation. The situation was very good and he could not afford to be distracted.
Then the old man asked Zhou Xuan to come over and explain, which led to the situation just now.
The old man looked at Wei Xiaoqing, smiled slightly, and said, "Zhou Xuan, let's not talk about that. You seem to be having a good time these days. I'd like to ask you, have you considered developing a career within the system?"
To be honest, the dangers within the system are unimaginable to ordinary people. The old man didn't actually want Zhou Xuan to get involved in this circle. However, Zhou Xuan has already shone brightly as a small policeman. It's conceivable that if he really stepped into this circle, his future achievements would be unimaginable.
Zhou Xuan was taken aback. He hadn't expected the old man to ask such a question at this moment. He really hadn't thought of it and didn't know how to answer it!
The old man sighed, then said, "If you enter this circle, I feel bad for you, because you'll never have an easy life again. But if you don't, I feel it's a waste of your talent. You're born for a career in government; it would be a real pity if you didn't!" He paused, then continued, "As long as you're willing to enter government, with the second son's support, Old Li's network of connections, and your own abilities, I can imagine that in just five years, at most five years, you can reach the provincial level, and in ten years, you can reach the ministerial level..."
Zhou Xuan remained silent for a moment, then sighed and replied, "Grandpa, I don't want to enter officialdom, I don't want to be part of this circle!"
The old man wasn't surprised, and smiled faintly, "I knew you'd answer like this. I'm not surprised at all; in fact, that's what makes you so admirable. In my family, they say the second son has the most potential, but in my opinion, he's far inferior to you!" Zhou Xuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, "Grandpa, you overestimate me. I'm just an unambitious and lazy person. I don't want to think about complicated things; I just want to live a simple life, have enough money to live on, be with the people I love, and make my family happy. That's my biggest dream!" After thinking for a moment, Zhou Xuan added, "And one more thing, Grandpa, please rest assured, if the Wei or Li families need my help in any way, I will definitely do my best without hesitation!"
The old man smiled with relief. Zhou Xuan's words put him completely at ease. He waved his hand and said to Wei Xiaoqing, "Xiaoqing, come upstairs and sit for a while. Grandpa has something he wants to talk to Zhou Xuan about!"