Pushing open the door, Markoshin lay on the sofa in the living room, the room a mess. Hearing the noise, Markoshin weakly looked up for a moment, then closed her eyes again to sleep. "Sarah, sit down, this is how my house is, don't mind it."
Yang Shiyun cleared a spot for Zhao Qiang to sit down, then asked, "Ma Kexin, what happened to you?"
Markosin opened her eyes wearily: "What's wrong with this? Isn't this good? People live to enjoy life. I'm not wasting a single second and trying to make my life more fulfilling."
Yang Shiyun said, "I think you are wasting your life. This decadent lifestyle of yours is ruining you."
Markosin said, "No, Sarah, I have a feeling that my life is not long, so I have to seize every second to enjoy it. I love the feeling of making love with men. How about you let your handsome guy go crazy with me?"
As she spoke, Markoshin lifted her already small bra, revealing a pair of full, swollen breasts. The enormous areolas were frightening, while the nipples were pitifully small. It's generally difficult for foreigners to have a harmonious breast shape; it's either one area that's large or another that's small.
With sleepy eyes, Ma Kexin said to Zhao Qiang, "Come on, handsome, I'll let you do whatever you want, you can do whatever you want with all the holes in my body."
Zhao Qiang blushed deeply, and Yang Shiyun was also extremely embarrassed. She pulled down Ma Kexin's clothes and said, "Ma Kexin, can you be a little more dignified? Are you still drunk from last night?"
Markoshin chuckled: "Sarah, don't suppress your desires, how about the three of us do it together?"
Yang Shiyun was furious: "If Ma Kexin continues like this, I will no longer consider you a friend."
Marcoxin then loosened her clothes. "OK, OK, I won't mess with your man anymore. What do you want now?" As she spoke, Marcoxin casually picked up a cigarette and matches from the coffee table and lit the cigarette with a hiss.
Yang Shiyun said, "I went to the hospital, but there was no medical record for me. The nurse you mentioned named Lina also denied knowing me. What's going on here?"
Marcoxin exhaled a smoke ring. "What happened? I was about to ask you that too. I remember it very clearly, it was definitely her, no doubt about it." Marcoxin had a颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of listlessness, apathy, and a lack of motivation) expression, her eyes were unfocused and lifeless, she probably had something wrong with her head.
Yang Shiyun said, "How about this, you come with me to see Lina, and we'll confront her face to face."
Marcus said lazily, "Sarah, didn't you see I need to rest? Last night I went crazy with five men. You've never experienced this kind of enjoyment. This is what it means to enjoy life. I'd be willing to die tomorrow."
Yang Shiyun almost cried out, "Ma Kexin, please, I need to know who treated me. I won't let you work for nothing. This is your reward. As long as you help me find out, it's yours." Yang Shiyun took out a diamond; it seemed she had to offer some material incentive.
Upon seeing the diamond, Marcus's dejected eyes lit up: "Is it true?"
Yang Shiyun placed the diamond in Ma Kexin's hand: "I guarantee it's real. Now it belongs to you."
Marcus held the diamond up to the sunlight and exclaimed, "God, this must be real. I'm rich!"
Yang Shiyun said, "Ma Kexin, it will only truly belong to you after you finish helping me with the task."
Markoshin impatiently got up from the sofa. "Fine, fine, we're friends, so even if it's not for the diamonds, I'll still help you. Let's go."
Yang Shiyun said, "Change your clothes. You're not planning to go out like this, are you?" Ma Kexin's breasts were still partially exposed, and her buttocks were covered by a thong. Even in the open-minded United States, it wouldn't be appropriate to go out like this.
Marcoshin started changing clothes in front of Zhao Qiang. "Sarah, you Chinese are too conservative. Don't you think going out like this will attract more men's attention? We women are born to be touched by men. Don't be too shy."
Yang Shiyun said, "I'm sorry, we have different cultural educations, so I can't do what you do."
The three returned to the hospital. This time, they didn't need to see Dean Dorothy; they simply called Lina out. Lina looked very displeased. "It's you again! What do you want? I've already told you I don't know you."
Markosin stepped forward and said, "Miss, this can't be right. I clearly remember that you took care of Sarah. I even asked you for favors and gave you tips many times. How can you say you don't know her? What are you doing?"
Lina stared at Makoshin for a while. "Who are you? This is the first time I've seen you, as far as I can remember."
Markoshin was about to break down. "Sherlock, are all you medical staff ruthless? I remember it clearly, it was you who did the medical care for Sarah."
Lina turned and left, seemingly determined not to admit it. Marcoshin said helplessly to Yang Shiyun, "Sarah, look, she's completely ignoring us. I can't do anything about it. Why did you insist on finding a doctor to treat you?"
Yang Shiyun said, "Thank you to him."
Markosin said, "There's no need for that. What's done is done. We should look forward and not dwell on the past."
Yang Shiyun said, "Okay, I'll consider your opinion."
Markosin said, "That's more like it. Since we're already out with you, I'll be your guide wherever you want to go."
Yang Shiyun shook her head, and Ma Kexin said, "If you're not going out to play, then I'm leaving."
Yang Shiyun said, "Let's go. I'll trouble you again if anything happens."
After Ma Kexin left the hospital, Zhao Qiang and Yang Shiyun returned to the hotel. Guarding a box of diamonds, Yang Shiyun asked, "What should we do with them?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Let's hide it for now and talk about it later."
Yang Shiyun said, "Zhao Qiang, maybe we shouldn't have come to America. Actually, no matter what changes have happened to my body, things are already like this. We have to accept it whether we like it or not. There's no need to make trouble for ourselves."
Zhao Qiang said, "It's best if you think that way. Actually, Marcus's hedonism isn't so bad."
Yang Shiyun glared at Zhao Qiang: "Not bad my foot!" Yang Shiyun was probably afraid that Zhao Qiang would be seduced by a woman like Ma Kexin.
Zhao Qiang said, "If you're not in such a hurry, what should we do next?"
Yang Shiyun said, "I want to go see my teacher."
Zhao Qiang said, "I'll go with you."
Yang Shiyun said, "Let's forget it. I'm afraid the teacher will misunderstand that you're my boyfriend. You should stay at the hotel."
Zhao Qiang said, "Then you'd better be careful."
Yang Shiyun said, "Don't worry, I may not be as capable as you, but I can still save my life."
Yang Shiyun left, and Zhao Qiang, after thinking for a moment, packed a few diamonds and decided to go out for a stroll. To be honest, neither he nor Yang Shiyun cared much about the Bonannos family. He figured he should bring some gifts back to his family from his trip to America.
As soon as Zhao Qiang stepped out of the room, he was stopped. "Mr. Zhao Qiang, please come with us."
Zhao Qiang remained calm despite the invitation from the two American men. "Who are you?"
You'll see when you get there.
Zhao Qiang ignored him, saying, "I don't have time."
The two American men said, "If you resist, we will not rule out using force to break you."
Zhao Qiang acted before the two men could react, punching them twice in the head, knocking them unconscious on the spot. Zhao Qiang rummaged through their pockets, found two ID cards, glanced at them, and then put them back. Afterward, Zhao Qiang went back to his room, emptied all the diamonds from the suitcase, packed them in a backpack, and left the hotel.
The FBI has already discovered this place. Those two were FBI agents, but they weren't very strong, which is why Zhao Qiang knocked them down with two punches. However, hitting FBI agents will inevitably provoke their retaliation, so they can't stay at the hotel anymore. As for Yang Shiyun, Zhao Qiang sent her a message telling her not to go back to the hotel.
With a screech, a car caught up with Zhao Qiang and stopped beside him. Zhang Keyu leaned out of the car and said, "Mr. Zhao, get in."
Zhao Qiang said, "So it's Consul Zhang. What's the matter?"
Zhang Keyu said, "Get in the car quickly, the FBI will be here soon."
Zhao Qiang knew Zhang Keyu wouldn't lie to him. He got into the passenger seat, and Zhang Keyu stepped on the gas and sped off, saying, "The FBI has already detected your whereabouts, but fortunately they are not sure of your identity, so we still have a chance to return to China."
Zhao Qiang said, "When did I say I was going back to China?"
Zhang Keyu said, "This is the decision of the central leadership."
Zhao Qiang snorted: "Their decision has nothing to do with me."
Zhang Keyu handed Zhao Qiang a cell phone: "The commander wants to speak with you personally."
Zhao Qiang thought for a moment and then took it. "I am Zhao Qiang."
"Zhao Qiang, it's me, Hu Weimin."
Zhao Qiang's expression turned respectful: "Grandpa Hu, so it's you." He was Hu Qian's grandfather, and Zhao Qiang dared not be frivolous; the man had always been very polite to him.
"Are you doing alright over there?"
Zhang Keyu drove nervously toward the embassy, while Zhao Qiang said, "It's alright, nothing's wrong."
Hu Weimin said, "I don't know why you went to the United States, but you must not do something impulsively that you will regret for the rest of your life."
Zhao Qiang said, "Grandpa Hu, don't worry. I'm not a child. I'm here to help Yang Shiyun investigate something."
"Oh, so it's about the Yang family's daughter. How's the investigation going?"
Zhao Qiang said, "We've lost all leads and are now completely clueless."
Hu Weimin said, "In that case, you should go back to China first. Domestic production cannot stop. You need to think about the bigger picture."
Zhao Qiang said, "Let's wait and see how things go."
Hu Weimin chuckled lightly: "You little rascal, are you still angry with us?"
Zhao Qiang said, "I wouldn't dare, I'm not qualified."
Hu Weimin said, "I'm calling you on behalf of the Central Committee to explain this matter to you. The country has been unfair to you in the past, so please don't take it to heart. As the saying goes, a child doesn't despise their mother for being ugly, don't you think?"
Zhao Qiang smiled but did not answer. Hu Weimin continued, "Your bank account has been opened. Don't mind. Sometimes the country does certain things for the greater good. Uh... I know that what I'm saying might make you have a problem with Grandpa, but I still have to say it. Now the Americans are suspicious of your identity, so it's not advisable for you to stay in the United States any longer. Come back."
Volume 2 [672] The Robbers
[672] Robber
Zhao Qiang tossed the phone back to Zhang Keyu, who said, "Comrade Zhao Qiang, the situation is really urgent. If you don't leave now, you might miss your flight. If the US sees that the FBI agents they sent to fetch you have run into trouble, they will definitely take action against you."
Zhao Qiang said, "Then let them do it."
Zhang Keyu said, "You don't understand the importance and urgency of the matter. The Americans are very powerful. They have been the world's policeman for so many years, and they are not without ability. You will not have a good outcome if you confront them. How can I explain to the country if even the slightest harm occurs? By the way, where is Miss Yang? You must come together. This is something that Chief Yang specifically instructed us to do."
Zhao Qiang said, "Stop the car."
Zhang Keyu didn't move, so Zhao Qiang raised his voice: "Stop the car!" Zhang Keyu turned the car to the side of the road and stopped with a screech. Zhao Qiang opened the car door and got out, saying: "Consul Zhang, I know you mean well, but I have my own freedom. You can go back now."
Zhang Keyu watched Zhao Qiang leave without daring to stop him, because he knew that Zhao Qiang hated having his freedom restricted, and that Zhao Qiang was fearless and might even attack him as well.
In Beijing, Hu Weimin put down the phone. Everyone had heard his conversation with Zhao Qiang. Hu Weimin said to Yang Zhaoxi, "Now you know, right? Zhao Qiang went to America for your granddaughter. And you're still doubting everything."
Yang Zhaoxi looked somewhat embarrassed. Someone asked, "Why won't he come back? Does he have some other motive?"
Hu Weimin's expression changed, his voice becoming angry and stern: "How long are you going to doubt Zhao Qiang? Haven't the consequences he's caused the country enough already? Do you really want to force him to stay abroad? Are you out of your mind?"
Yang Zhaoxi said, "I trust Zhao Qiang." It was rare for Old Yang to be so determined this time. He had to take a gamble, otherwise the entire plan would fall apart. Without Zhao Qiang, all high-tech production in the country would come to a standstill. He originally thought that Zhao Qiang would not dare to ignore the country's warnings and obstruction, but now he realized that Zhao Qiang did not care at all. If he was pushed further, it would probably end in a complete breakdown. Moreover, Xu Xiaoya and others had recently shown signs of transferring assets overseas. At that time, the losses to the country would be incalculable. What right did Yang Zhaoxi have to doubt Zhao Qiang? Trusting Zhao Qiang was his only choice.
Zhao Qiang strolled along the street. Yang Shiyun was going to see her teacher, so he couldn't go with her. He could only wander around and wait. As for the Americans, let them arrest him if they wanted. It would be a good opportunity to see the strength of the Americans.
After crossing a street corner, Zhao Qiang saw police everywhere ahead, and gunshots rang out from time to time. The Chinese people's tendency to watch a spectacle prompted him to go over. It turned out that a robbery had occurred. A group of robbers broke into a gold shop to rob it, but the shop assistant secretly pressed the alarm bell. The robbers were trapped in the gold shop by the police and resisted fiercely. Because there were hostages in the gold shop, the police did not dare to force their way in.
Zhao Qiang wasn't afraid of stray bullets, so he walked a little further ahead. Out of curiosity, he peered through the window at the gold shop in front of him. At this moment, all he could see was that the shop door glass was broken and a robber's body was lying at the door. He could vaguely see the heads of two robbers flashing past the window from time to time, firing two shots every minute or two, as if to deter the police from getting close.
Zhao Qiang peered into the store and saw that there were six robbers and eight hostages. What surprised Zhao Qiang the most was that the reporter Donna was among the hostages. However, she wasn't there for an interview; she was just a customer who happened to be in the jewelry store. But she just happened to run into this kind of bad luck, probably because she'd been having a run of bad luck lately.
“Listen up, you inside, put down your weapons and come out, or we’ll storm in,” the police threatened from outside.
Bang! A bullet was fired from inside the jewelry store, and someone shouted, "If you dare come in, we'll kill the hostages!"
The police relented, "Okay, let the hostages out safely, and you can leave."
Bang! Another bullet was fired from inside the jewelry store. "Nobody believes that. You guys get out of here first. Get us two armored cars. We'll only release the hostages if we leave New York with them."
"At most, we'll provide you with a car, but we absolutely will not let you take the hostage away," the police stated. What a joke! If they took the hostage away, wouldn't they have worked for nothing? If the kidnappers escaped, they could be caught again. But if the hostage died, it would be considered police negligence, and they would face public scrutiny. In the United States, the police are not as aloof as they are in China.