Chapter 220: I Want to Find

"Brother Yuan Ye!"

Tangtang rushed forward first, facing the pushed-out hospital bed, continuously calling Yuan Ye's name. Yuan Ye tightly closed his eyes, furrowing his brows, showing no response. His pale face made everyone's hearts ache.

The doctor in green surgical scrubs took off his mask, his complexion not too good, and advised, "Miss, don't startle the patient too much. He needs a quiet environment now for further observation."

"Doctor! What do you mean by that?! Was the surgery not successful?!" Yuan Hewei stepped forward nervously and asked.

The doctor was startled by him, took a step back before saying, "Sir, we did our best. We have removed two bullets and stopped the bleeding, and the wound treatment went smoothly. However, the patient's wound is near the heart, and if the bullet deviates even a millimeter, it would be beyond our control. So, now we have to see if the patient can make it through the night. If his vital signs are normal by tomorrow, then recovery is just a matter of time."

"Doctor, please, no matter what, don't let anything happen to our son. We will surely reward you generously," Yang Jieyu said firmly, her hand stroking Yuan Ye's face.

"Madam, we will do our best for anyone, please rest assured. Now let's get the patient into the intensive care unit."

"Doctor, can I accompany Brother Yuan Ye to the ward? I'll be very obedient and won't disturb you," Tangtang pleaded.

After a few glances between the doctor and his assistants, they nodded. "Alright, miss, please come with us."

After the group escorted Yuan Ye to the intensive care unit, the ward was divided into two layers, with a disinfection room inside.

Tangtang followed, wearing protective clothing, and walked into the inner room with Yuan Ye.

Outside the large isolation glass, Fang Zhongping said with a strange expression, "Tangtang seems a little different from before. It seems Yuan Ye's injury has had a big impact on her."

Yang Jieyu smiled as she watched Tangtang guarding by the bedside, "Girls grow up fast, they become sensible sooner than you think." Fang Zhongping paused, shook his head with a bitter smile, "In this lifetime, I'm afraid I'll never understand a woman's mind."

Most of the people present knew Fang Zhongping's situation, and they unconsciously stopped the topic.

"Things are almost settled. If everything's fine, I'll leave first," Yang Chen said, looking back at Yuan Ye one last time before turning to leave.

"Wait," Yang Jieyu suddenly called out to Yang Chen, "Yang Chen, you saved our son and Tangtang this time, but you must have also incurred the enmity of Zhou Guangyuan and Xu Zhihong. Why not stay with us temporarily until this storm is settled, and then go back?"

Looking at Yang Jieyu's meaningful gaze, Yang Chen's mind was a mess. An unpredictable emotion made him feel uneasy, anxious, yet with a hint of inexplicable anticipation.

Yang Chen lowered his head, trying to calm himself down, and said, "What are your plans? If it's solely the Xu family, I believe you have the power to crush them economically. However, Zhou Guangyuan from Dongxing has a deeply rooted influence throughout Zhonghai. Maybe you can dismantle his Dongxing Group, but the underground forces of Dongxing, once exposed, even if you are a high-ranking official, the higher-ups of the country might not be pleased."

Fang Zhongping's face darkened. Indeed, this was the reason he had never dared to speak up. Despite the Fang family's power, it was limited to Zhonghai. If they were to engage in a conflict with Dongxing, sending out armed forces would result in a protracted battle, disrupting civilian life and drawing the displeasure of the higher-ups.

Yuan Hewei's eyes flickered. "Yang Chen, it seems you have a good understanding of the situation in Zhonghai. Although it's our first meeting, you saved the only children of our two families, which is a great favor to us. We trust you. If you have anything to say, feel free to speak."

With everyone looking at him, Yang Chen made up his mind and said, "Actually, we can cooperate. In just one night, we can almost wipe out Dongxing and the Xu family."

"Cooperate? You want to cooperate with us?" Fang Zhongping frowned. "Yang Chen, we've had dealings before. Don't take offense, but what makes you think you can cooperate with us? Whether it's in terms of financial resources or influence, what do you have?"

"Secretary Fang, let Yang Chen finish his words," Yang Jieyu said, casting a displeased glance at Fang Zhongping.

Fang Zhongping seemed somewhat apprehensive of Yang Jieyu and immediately closed his mouth.

Yang Chen continued, "You know, within Zhonghai, who understands Dongxing and who hopes to eradicate Dongxing the most?"

After a moment of careful consideration, almost everyone spoke in unison, "Hongjing Society!"

"Isn't that obvious?! Hongjing Society rules the western district, and they've just recently swallowed up the Western Alliance Society, morale is high, and their power has surged. But they're still a malignant tumor in the eyes of our government! Can we really expect them to help us deal with Dongxing?!" Fang Zhongping said indignantly.

Yang Chen chuckled, "Whether Hongjing Society will intervene is my concern. What I want to know now is, if Hongjing Society fully engages in a war against Dongxing, are you willing to provide a large amount of funding to target the Xu family's industries and send out armed forces to assist Hongjing Society in rooting out all of Dongxing's strongholds?"

As soon as Yang Chen posed his question, everyone fell silent, seemingly pondering the authenticity and feasibility of his proposal.

"This is not child's play. Why should we trust you?" Yuan Hewei asked.

"I trust him," Yang Jieyu said. "Husband, I believe he has his reasons for not deceiving us."

Yuan Hewei nodded as his beloved wife spoke, saying, "Alright, since that's the case, there's no issue for our Yuan family. The Xus were never comparable to us, and with their stocks hitting rock bottom, they wouldn't stand a chance if we took real action. It all comes down to the Fangs now. Secretary Fang, both the police force and the armed forces fall under your jurisdiction."

Fang Zhongping hesitated, saying, "Have you considered that even if the Redbud Society is willing to assist us in eradicating Dongxing, it would still entail a large-scale armed operation across the entire Zhonghai region, posing significant risks to civilian lives and property. Within a few hours, media coverage would turn against us, and the authorities in Yandu would never tolerate such a massive riot. If the people from Dongxing retreat en masse, it will complicate matters even further, potentially affecting other provinces."

"You need not worry about that," Yang Jieyu suddenly interjected. "I will call my brother later. At midnight tonight, we'll seal off the entire Zhonghai region and its waters. As for Yandu, I'll inform my father. His grandson was nearly killed by the underworld; I doubt he'll remain indifferent."

"Really?!" Fang Zhongping exclaimed joyfully. "As long as my sister-in-law can contact our brother-in-law and Uncle Yang, we'll turn Zhonghai upside down! My family will stand firm to the end!"

Yang Jieyu chuckled playfully. "Secretary Fang, you were already expecting me to say this, weren't you?"

"Heh heh, when my sister-in-law speaks, it's as if my darling daughter, Tangtang, is speaking. She was almost killed, how can I, as a father, not be enraged?" Fang Zhongping seemed to have been injected with a dose of calmness. With Yang Jieyu's assurance, he appeared fearless.

Yuan Hewei smiled wryly and said softly to Yang Jieyu, "Jieyu, it seems we'll have to trouble you to inform your father-in-law and older brother."

"I'll go immediately," Yang Jieyu replied. After glancing faintly at Yang Chen, she left under the escort of two bodyguards.

Yuan Hewei inquired, "Yang Chen, when will you contact the Redbud Society?"

"I can do it now. At midnight tonight, we'll launch a full-scale assault on all Dongxing Club's strongholds. We only need support from the Palace Armed Forces and to coordinate the blockade and the location of the attack. There shouldn't be too many casualties," Yang Chen said to Fang Zhongping. "Secretary Fang, I'll have the president of the Redbud Society, Rose, contact you regarding the specifics of the operation against Dongxing. She's the most qualified to speak on this matter. So, I hope you'll stay in your lane and not mess things up."

"Don't worry, if I were just an arrogant person, I wouldn't be in my position today. I'll only assist from the sidelines and won't vie for anything," Fang Zhongping assured.

Yang Chen nodded, about to leave, when he suddenly heard arguing outside the VIP ward:

"Let me in! Why are you stopping me?!"

"Miss, this is where important patients rest, only family members are allowed in!"

"I am a family member! The police told me the person I'm looking for is here!"

"Miss, you don't have proof from the police, we can't let you in. You won't even tell us who you're looking for, please don't make it difficult for us!"

"I want to confirm who the patient inside is!"

"Miss, you can't force your way in. At least tell us who your relative is, otherwise we absolutely can't let you barge in like this!"

"I... I... I want to find my husband!"

The door was opened from inside, and Yang Chen bit his lip, restraining a smile as he glanced playfully at Lin Ruoxi, who was entangled with two nurses in front of the door.

Lin Ruoxi, clad in a disheveled moon-white professional suit, with strands of her high-up hair falling onto her forehead, looked slightly flustered. Her exquisite face, like carved white jade, was flushed due to the argument, her breath coming in short gasps.

Yang Chen winked at her. "My dear Ruoxi darling, you finally called me your husband."