Mayor Zuo, though a prominent figure in D City, still has to behave respectfully before Secretary Zhan! Secretary Zhan has powerful connections! Moreover, within D City, Secretary Zhan can easily suppress Mayor Zuo! The fact that Secretary Zhan only made the arrest after sending Mayor Zuo away is already a show of great respect! Even if Mayor Zuo returns later, he won't dare say a word!
However, the moment the man was apprehended, before Uncle Yao could even be notified, five officials from the US Embassy in D stormed into Secretary Zhan's office! They were extremely agitated and indignant!
"Everyone, what... what exactly is going on?" Secretary Zhan was completely baffled!
"Hmph! Secretary Zhan, your country's newspapers and radio stations probably haven't even broadcast this news yet. However, let me tell you, this morning, the front page of all the major American newspapers already featured that gentleman's photo! Our President is preparing to personally award that gentleman a Medal of Honor! We strongly demand his immediate release! Otherwise, you will face the consequences!" The American spokesperson said coldly and sternly. His tone was extremely unfriendly!
"Hiss!" Secretary Zhan's head throbbed. "When did we arrest such an important person? Someone even the President of the United States values? No way! Impossible! Uh... could it be..."
Just then, several secretaries from the municipal party committee rushed into the room, their faces covered in sweat... "Secretary Zhan, hundreds of protesters have stormed into the area below the municipal party committee building!"
"What happened?" Secretary Zhan asked in a trembling voice.
"Secretary Zhan, officials from the Belgian Embassy in our city, as well as representatives from 19 other countries including the UK, Ecuador, Mexico, Lebanon, and Australia, along with a group of world-renowned medical experts, have surrounded our office building. They claim that we have illegally arrested a leading figure in the world of medicine and demand that we release him immediately without any negotiation!" The secretary succinctly explained the situation.
"All...all foreigners? And they're all officials from foreign 'governments' offices stationed in our city?" Secretary Zhan was sweating profusely, and his legs began to tremble.
Although Secretary Zhan has connections and influence in D city, if an international dispute arises in the city under his jurisdiction, he will definitely lose his position!
That's beyond doubt!
"Ring ring~ Ring ring..."
Just as tensions were rising, the phone on Secretary Zhan's desk rang with a harsh, monotonous ring. Secretary Zhan gave the group of American officials a forced smile. "Please hold on, everyone. I will definitely handle this matter properly, I promise."
Answer the phone...
"Hello, Comrade Zhan Fayou, this is Zheng Kaixiong!" A dignified voice came from the other end of the phone, and there was a hint of anger in that voice.
"Ah..." Secretary Zhan almost fainted!
Who is Zheng Kaixiong? A central government leader! He called?
"Please...please...please...Commander Kai Xiong, do you...do you have any instructions..." Secretary Zhan asked in a trembling voice. He was supporting himself on the worktable with one hand, as if he might fall at any moment!
"Here's the thing, half an hour ago, I received a transoceanic call from the President of the United States. He told me that in D City, it seems you personally issued an arrest warrant. And the person to be arrested is a medical authority who received a green card and medal of honor personally from His Excellency the President of the United States. His Excellency the President of the United States claims that this arrest is a complete conspiracy, a shameless frame-up! Immediately afterwards, high-ranking government officials from countries such as Britain, France, and Germany called to protest the same thing! Comrade Zhan Fayou, such a major international dispute has occurred in your city. I hereby order you to release the person immediately! Immediately! Right now! Then, you personally apologize to the representatives of various countries stationed in D City! You will bear all the consequences of this matter! I don't want any more complaints like this to come to my office! Humph!"
"Bang!"
Chief Kai Xiong slammed down the phone!
Secretary Zhan felt dizzy and disoriented. He never expected things to escalate to this point!
In just over an hour, the enemy who arrested Uncle Yao suddenly and unexpectedly unleashed a massive international conflict! It even reached the State Council!
That's...that's terrifying!
"Yes, yes, I'm sorry, everyone, I'll release him right away, right away!" Secretary Zhan's head was buzzing, and then he made a phone call to the police chief... "Release that person who was just arrested immediately! Right now! And apologize to him! Apologize!"
After dealing with the matter, the five American officials left the office, and the representatives from various countries who had surrounded the municipal party committee building also gradually withdrew.
Secretary Zhan sat dejectedly in front of his desk, smoking incessantly.
Secretary Zhan knew all too well that this matter was not as simple as just releasing the person! The consequences of this matter were something Secretary Zhan simply could not bear!
At that moment, Secretary Zhan's personal cell phone rang.
The caller ID shows it's Uncle Yao calling!
As soon as he answered the phone, Uncle Yao laughed happily on the other end, "Haha, Secretary Zhan, is everything settled? Well then, I'll send someone to the police station tonight to pick him up, how about that?"
"Uncle! Shen Kui! Listen to me! This time, you've got me killed! You've really got me killed! You better watch yourself! Arrest people? Arrest your mother! And I'm warning you, don't even think about hitting that person again. If something happens, you can't take the responsibility, and neither can I! And that's it, from now on, don't mention arresting anyone in front of me!" Secretary Zhan vented all his anger during the call. After roaring for a while, he hung up.
Secretary Zhan grew increasingly uneasy. He made a secret phone call...
"Hello, this is Zhan Fayou. Is this Commander Liu?"
"Oh, Old James, what made you think of calling me?" A deep male voice came from the other end of the phone.
Upon hearing this voice, Zhan Fayou's completely dejected state of mind improved slightly, as if he had suddenly found someone to rely on.
Swallowing hard, Secretary Zhan said with a forced smile, "Commander Liu, how is the old man's health? I visited him when I went to the capital for a meeting last time. Hehe, Commander Liu's beloved son, Young Master Feng, was also there, hehe..."
"Yes, I've heard Feng'er mention this. Old Zhan, you've thought of everything. Don't worry, the old man is in good health, there won't be any problems," a deep voice chuckled on the other end of the phone.
"This... this, Commander Liu, it's just that, I've gotten into a little trouble. Could you, or rather, could you, ask the old man to tell Chief Kai Xiong... to say hello and tell him not to be angry... I... I'll handle the aftermath properly," Secretary Zhan said weakly.
"Hmm?" The voice on the other end of the phone seemed to suddenly turn serious. "Old Zhan, what happened to you? You've alarmed Chief Kai Xiong? What exactly happened?"
"It was all a misunderstanding. I... I arrested someone. I never imagined that this person was a leading expert in the international medical field, and even a distinguished guest of the US President. He also has very good relationships with medical experts from more than a dozen countries... It was all a misunderstanding. I arrested the wrong person. I have already released him and apologized. There shouldn't be any major problems. Now, I only ask Commander Liu and Chief Kai Xiong to put in a good word for me."
There was a three-second silence on the other end of the phone. Then he said, "It was just a misunderstanding, an arrest. Nothing else happened? The medical expert wasn't given any trouble?"
"No! Absolutely not! We didn't touch a single hair on his head!" Secretary Zhan assured.
"Oh, well then, you should apologize to them properly. Since it's a misunderstanding, I'll call Chief Kai Xiong myself. If that doesn't work, I'll have my old man put in a good word for you," came the deep voice on the other end of the phone.
"Wow!" Secretary Zhan's eyes immediately welled up with tears, and he cried with emotion... It's alright! It's alright! The Liu family vouched for him, so there's no problem!
A heart that had been hanging in suspense can finally be put back in its place!
The Liu family is a prominent family in the capital, with some high-ranking members in the military. The influence of country Z is self-evident.
Even Chief Kai Xiong holds such a large family in high esteem!
If Old Master Liu of the family personally speaks to Chief Kai Xiong, then things will be much easier, much easier indeed!
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Gao Jianfei was taken to the Municipal Public Security Bureau. He sat in the interrogation room with his legs crossed, smoking for a while. Then, the iron door of the interrogation room was opened, and a group of senior police officers rushed in, bowing and apologizing. They said that it was a complete misunderstanding, a huge misunderstanding, and hoped that Gao Jianfei would not take it to heart. They also implied that Gao Jianfei should not file any more complaints and that everyone should let the matter rest.
Gao Jianfei laughed and said, "Since it's a misunderstanding, then let it go. Can I leave now?"
A group of police officers, led by the city's Public Security Bureau chief, personally escorted Gao Jianfei out of the police station.
Outside the police station, a large number of medical experts from around the world were guarding the entrance, their faces filled with indignation.
Seeing Gao Jianfei walk out of the police station unharmed, the medical experts breathed a sigh of relief and rushed over to surround him, showering him with concern and warmth.
Gao Jianfei has become an idol for these medical experts!
Just as he was about to leave, Secretary Zhan's car sped up. Secretary Zhan jumped out of the car in a flash, rushed over, and shook Gao Jianfei's hand, apologizing repeatedly, "It's a misunderstanding! Sir, it's all a misunderstanding! It really is a misunderstanding. On behalf of the municipal party committee leadership, I sincerely apologize to you, and I promise that this will never happen again!"
Gao Jianfei glanced at Secretary Zhan sideways, thinking to himself, "You're Secretary Zhan? The guy who's with Uncle Yao?"
Of course, Gao Jianfei wouldn't persist in this matter, nor would he ask Secretary Zhan to deal with Uncle Yao. The affairs of officialdom are complex, and Secretary Zhan's rise to his current position was no simple feat. Since his attitude indicated he wouldn't dare to do anything to Gao Jianfei in the future, Gao Jianfei wouldn't foolishly continue the entanglement.
At the very least, Uncle Yao would never use his connections in officialdom to suppress Gao Jianfei!
From then on, Gao Jianfei only needed to be wary of sneak attacks from the shadows.
Without a doubt, starting today, D City has become a battlefield for Gao Jianfei, his uncle, and local internal martial arts forces, Qingcheng Sect, and other forces!
Today, Gao Jianfei won the first battle beautifully!
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City D. District J.
A high-end residential villa complex on one side of the mountain. Owning a villa here is not just a symbol of wealth, but more importantly, a symbol of social status and honor.
The people who live here are all either rich or noble!
Zheng Cuiyun's home.
At lunchtime, the whole family sat around the table to eat.
Zheng Cuiyun, Nie Xiaoxia, Zheng's father, Zheng's mother, Zheng Cuiyun's younger brother Zheng Shaowen, Zheng Cuiyun's grandfather...
The family gathered together for a meal; it was lively and heartwarming.
As for Zheng's father, a successful businessman, he had a habit of taking a break from eating to read the newspaper and browse the important news of the day.
“Cuiyun, since you don’t plan to go back to Mount Emei after this trip home, I suggest you take some time to go on a blind date with me. Finding a boyfriend is the most important thing. Your grandfather is already looking forward to holding his grandson…” Zheng’s mother said, wiping her mouth.
Grandpa Zheng had a good appetite, his mouth full of grease, and chimed in, "Yes, yes, Cuiyun, you've been staying on Mount Emei all these years and haven't had a chance to find a partner. If you keep going like this, you'll be a failure as a woman. You're not young anymore, you should find a boyfriend to date. Besides, I'm bored at home every day and I'd like to take care of the kids, hehe."
"Sis, you should find a man and lose your virginity," Zheng Shaowen said casually.
"What business is it of yours how I conduct myself?" Zheng Cuiyun said disdainfully. "With my looks, do you think I'm afraid of not finding a boyfriend? Pshaw!"
Nie Xiaoxia stole a glance at Zheng Cuiyun and said in a deep voice, "Senior sister, Gao Jianfei has already seen your whole body. Why don't you just go find him?"
Zheng Cuiyun glared at Nie Xiaoxia resentfully, a rare blush spreading across her face.
"Uh? Daughter, you don't have someone you like, do you? Which family does he come from? What are his family conditions like? What does he do? How many people are in his family? Is he a promising stock, a high-performing stock, or a worthless stock? Is he handsome? Is he the sunny type or the sleazy type?" Zheng's mother noticed her daughter's alluring blushing expression and immediately interjected.
Just as Zheng Cuiyun was about to erupt in rebuttal, her father, who was reading the newspaper, immediately exclaimed, "Hey! There's a report here!"
Father Zheng was usually a calm and experienced man, and he rarely shouted like that.
The whole family's attention was focused on Zheng's father's face.
"Listen to me... Last night, a renowned doctor from China went to the villa of Mr. Thomson, the chief official of the US Embassy in D City, and cured Mr. Thomson's intractable illness! Mr. Thomson had been in a coma for 15 days! Moreover, more than 1,000 medical experts from all over the world had treated Mr. Thomson, but they were all helpless with his illness! And this time, he was actually cured by a renowned doctor from China!"
After reading the news, the Zheng family members all put down their chopsticks and looked directly at Zheng's father.
"This is absolutely fantastic news! Thank goodness is saved! Haha! Thank goodness is saved! My brother Zhuge's only son, Zhuge Gan'en, is saved!" Father Zheng almost wept with joy!
Zhuge Ganen. The only son of Zhuge Wei, a wealthy man in D City! Zhuge Wei had his son late in life and doted on him immensely! Unexpectedly, Zhuge Ganen contracted a strange illness! Zhuge Ganen fell ill at the age of 19, and over the course of three years, he gradually became haggard and listless. In the past two weeks, he has been in a coma! His symptoms are remarkably similar to those of Mr. Thomson!
Zhuge Gan'en's family also sought medical help everywhere, all over the world, to cure Zhuge Gan'en's illness... In three years, they consulted hundreds of doctors, but still could not cure Zhuge Gan'en!
The Zhuge family is now shrouded in gloom and despair, and they are already preparing for Zhuge Gan'en's funeral!
“Yes, Brother Zhuge Wei, we started a business together when we were young. We are business partners and friends in life! Now that we know there is a miracle doctor in our city, I have to think of a way to invite this miracle doctor to the Zhuge family and have him examine my nephew Zhuge Gan’an!” Father Zheng said loudly.
“Then, Dad, leave this to me. Zhuge Gan'en and I used to play with building blocks when we were kids, so we've gotten to know each other. Now that he's half-dead, I want to do my part for him. Dad, did that miracle doctor leave his address? Xiaoxia and I will go and pay him a visit.” Zheng Cuiyun said very generously.
"Yes, my good daughter, I'll leave this matter to you." Mr. Zheng nodded in satisfaction. "The newspaper didn't publish the miracle doctor's address, but tonight, he will come to Mr. Thomson's villa again to conduct a second treatment. You can go to Mr. Thomson's villa to find him, or wait for him outside. Daughter, remember, you must be polite and sincere, don't scare the miracle doctor, understand?"
"I understand, Dad. Don't worry about me!" Zheng Cuiyun said casually.
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City D. District J. Uncle Yao's villa.
At this moment, Uncle Yao was completely baffled!
In the villa garden, besides Uncle Yao and his several adopted sons, Luo Yangzi and Luo Huazi from the Qingcheng Sect were also present.
Now, these people's faces all looked rather unpleasant.
"Uncle, didn't you promise us that you would bring Gao Jianfei directly to us today, so we could do whatever we wanted with him?" Luo Huazi of the Qingcheng Sect said with a mocking expression.
"This..." Uncle Yao's face turned pale. At this moment, an adopted son handed Uncle Yao today's newspaper and whispered, "Godfather, please look at this news."
Uncle Yao glanced around, then froze, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He then gave the Qingcheng Sect members a bitter smile, “Esteemed Daoists, things have taken a dramatic turn! That…that Gao Jianfei cured American Thomson’s illness last night, and did so in front of hundreds of medical experts from around the world. This earned Gao Jianfei…the respect of the US ‘government’ and a large number of medical experts worldwide. Today, Secretary Zhan directly arrested Gao Jianfei, and within an hour, the US has already filed a complaint with the State Department. This…Esteemed Daoists, it’s basically impossible to use the usual bureaucratic methods to suppress and arrest Gao Jianfei now.”