Special Forces Medic

Chapter 910 882: Evidence and Principles

Hua Muyun's smile didn't reach his eyes as he moved his lips, Wang Zhanting's show of weakness didn't really indicate he understood this failure. If I were to be fooled by his performance, that would indeed be a dead end for me.

"Minister Wang, I believe Guang Lingyi will handle this matter impartially. His fairness is renowned in our circles, so you shouldn't have any objections. Besides, it would be wise to dismiss any notion of sparing the Wang Family. Otherwise, people might mistakenly think that I, Hua Muyun, am targeting you, and that wouldn't bode well for my reputation." Hua Muyun turned a page, making a crisp sound. "Apart from Wang Zhantian, it's hard to say if anyone else will be implicated in this matter. From the current investigation, things don't look optimistic! As an elder of the Wang Family, you should know the inside story during this period. After all these years of rivalry, if it has nothing to do with you, don't get involved. If it does, it would be best to turn yourself in to Director Wu; perhaps you can still salvage something."

"Secretary Hua, are you saying you don't intend to spare our Wang Family?" After listening to the long-winded speech, Wang Zhanting understood. This old fox never planned to let them off, not only this time but also to bring up past grievances. In his heart, he wished he could rush up and tear this person apart. How he regretted not finishing the job during the assassination; now, he really regretted it. He should have spent more money to get rid of him.

Hua Muyun looked at Wang Zhanting with a cunning smile. Regrets are always realized after missing the timing, as if God created opportunities for everyone while also bestowing regret, like twin brothers. If you seize the opportunity, you abandon regret; conversely, miss the opportunity, and regret will closely follow you, waiting for the next chance. They won't appear together but will be ever-present.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Minister Wang, your current mood is not suitable for conversation. It's not that I don't want to let your Wang Family off; it's that your Wang Family hates me deeply. As a victim, I have the right to know what really happened. If your Wang Family is so innocent, what is there to worry about?"

"Thank you, Secretary Hua, for sparing me ten minutes. I won't disturb your meeting. The innocent will prove their innocence, I firmly believe in that. I hope you can clear this up soon." With a swish, Wang Zhanting stood up, picked up his briefcase, and dragged the file beneath it to the floor. Hua Muyun looked at the file, then at Wang Zhanting standing there.

The incident was brief, and a secretary who heard the commotion barged in, feeling a bit awkward. "Apologies!" Wang Zhanting squatted to pick up the file, the secretary running over after a momentary daze.

"Let me, Minister Wang."

Wang Zhanting, after a quick glance, felt he was losing control, as several words jumped out at him, clearly showing the contents of the file. When had Yao Zheng confessed? Upon standing, Wang Zhanting reluctantly glanced back at the secretary sorting files on the floor, pondering the possibilities. It's only been a day since Yao Zheng was caught and interrogated, and he was secretly executed on the spot. He shouldn't have left any evidence for Yao Zheng.

The people and places mentioned in the file may just be coincidences and don't necessarily indicate anything. Holding on to a sliver of hope, he walked out of Hua Muyun's office step by step.

"Old fox, how did you know that pile of files would end up on the floor?" The secretary wasn't surprised by the sudden appearance of a person, as if he had always been there.

"I say, Lao Xiao, can't you stop being so elusive? This isn't a battlefield; you're always scaring our cute little secretary half to death. I'm really worried. At this rate, my little secretary will end up in the hospital." Mu Rongyun signaled the secretary to leave. The wound on his heart had healed, but making large movements was still a bit taxing. Xiao Zhenfeng cooperatively plopped down beside him.

"He should have seen the contents of the file by now, but with Wang Zhanting's personality, he won't take initiative; he'll wait for a good opportunity."

"Maybe not this time; your precious son will definitely force him to reveal his true colors." Hua Muyun was quite certain about this.

"That kid has been causing quite a headache lately!" Although that's what he said, his face indicated that it was a pain he was quite happy to bear.

"You're just being stubborn. With such an outstanding kid, where's the headache? These youngsters today are nothing like us back then, sharp as they come." Hua Muyun, appearing experienced, seemed to be covering for Xiao Lin. In truth, his own family member was no less of a headache.

"Being outstanding doesn't feed you!" Xiao Zhenfeng snorted coldly, fully knowing what kind of person Xiao Lin was. Because he's too smart, people worry. "The other accused in this case hasn't been investigated yet, don't you have any associations?"

"Yes, it's a bit different from what we initially planned. Arthur was supposed to be taken back to Italy by you for the current Godfather to deal with, the safest and most appropriate course. Are you worried Xiao Lin might cause complications?"

"No, not about that. He still hasn't told us who the third person in the first video was. I don't believe this little fox would be without his leads. If he doesn't say, it must be related to us." Swirling the people from the first video in his mind, Xiao Zhenfeng quickly revisited the scene. Although there were only two people in the shot, he wouldn't forget a third set of feet. Six feet between two people should not be overlooked. Judging by the third person's foot positioning, changing every five minutes, he recalled a habit.

"I know, this person might be someone we know." Hua Muyun understood Xiao Zhenfeng's implication, except he had already prepared well. Placing a hand on Xiao Zhenfeng's seemed to offer the greatest comfort. "What is meant to come will inevitably come. You can't plan everything flawlessly, and Xiao Lin is a product nurtured by the entire Xiao Family. To put it bluntly, he's a freak, only now a wolf in sheep's clothing."

"I'm afraid this hint will awaken him from his guise, turning him into a true wolf, and then it will be too late."

Not everyone could grasp the conversation between the two, the glances exchanged carried understanding of each other's intentions and schemes, leading to knowing smiles.

"Isn't adapting as the situation changes your usual method? How can he, a member of the Xiao Family, go to such extremes? And if it ever comes to it, I'd imagine you would bear the pain for the greater good, right?" Hua Muyun looked at Xiao Zhenfeng meaningfully. Speaking these words without any ulterior motives, not as a reminder, he acknowledged the difficulty in choice. Perhaps one day he might face such a possibility himself, unable to handle it absolutely. Some things, when experienced once, leave a deep mark. "We can't let him find Hong Lian, it's beneficial for us both. Lao Xiao, he's delving too deep; we can't let him probe further. It's best if you quickly deal with matters at Dragon Soul; as an independent department under the central jurisdiction, I can't interfere directly."

Xiao Zhenfeng nodded, sinking into silence. He truly couldn't answer Hua Muyun's question. By then, people had begun entering the office, disrupting their conversation, entering a new round of discussion where the atmosphere shifted. This was sensed by everyone present, yet none dared to voice dissent, the natural authority Xiao Zhenfeng exuded ensured the meeting progressed smoothly.

Guang Lingyi was the last to leave Hua Muyun's office, not intentionally lagging behind, but because he had words to say upon exiting.

"Is there anything amiss, Chief Prosecutor Guang?"

"Secretary Hua, there's still something I don't quite understand." Guang Lingyi pushed up his glasses, indeed carrying numerous questions. "Are you curious why such a secretive case was handed to you?" Guang Lingyi, known for his principles, was the youngest and most inexperienced of the chief prosecutors. Leaning back in his chair, Hua Muyun chuckled, motioning for him to sit by his desk. "I knew you'd ask, just didn't expect you to wait so long to come."

"I hope Secretary Hua can be succinct and straight to the point."

"You infiltrated the northern district because you already knew there were issues, right? When everyone was avoiding it, you took the action, and that's the reason."

"Is it that simple?" Guang Lingyi stared incredulously at Hua Muyun. Renowned for being a tough customer, many cases weren't assigned to him. If it were still the old protection system, a case targeting the high level would never fall into his hands.

"You're very upright, but you need to learn to be adaptable." Bringing down the Wang Family in this case wasn't hard, but teaching this prosecutor adaptability was the real challenge. "What do you think your odds of success are?"

"From the existing evidence, it's one hundred percent, but from the undercurrents, it's hard to say. Secretary Hua wants me to be adaptable; does that mean to continue or stop here?" Guang Lingyi habitually adjusted his glasses. Not entirely naive to worldly affairs, he was just overly committed to his principles. "Secretary Hua intends to uproot the Wang brothers entirely; the remaining twigs are insignificant."

"I think many outside have misjudged you; your mind is clear as a mirror. Doesn't this contradict your principles?" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you're welcome to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets, as your support is my greatest motivation.)