Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 709: Chapter 419: Actions from All Sides

"I’m joining." Liu Xing broke into a cold sweat, never expecting such an astonishing coincidence. If it weren’t for Yao Qian’s incident..., he smacked his forehead hard: "Putting it that way, little aunt must know something about this. Otherwise, why would she choose this very moment to commit suicide?"

Ye Xuan nodded: "Exactly, Yao Qian is currently an individual who needs to be given top-level protection."

"Do we have enough people on this side?" Luo Ye frowned.

"Enough. Some members of Team A have already arrived by helicopter. Ye’er, you and Liu Xing head to the hospital now. Stay by Yao Qian as her guardian."

"Yes!" Luo Ye and Liu Xing responded in unison, heading towards the door. Ye Xuan paused for a moment then said, "Wait a second." He pulled them aside to a corner of the room and whispered a few words. Luo Ye and Liu Song breathed a sigh of relief and left the conference room.

...

Lin Shengming lit a cigarette and stood daydreaming in front of a window when the door was gently pushed open, and a man in his twenties stepped in: "Captain Lin."

"Sit down." Lin Shengming gestured towards the couch.

"Captain Lin, the higher-ups clearly look down on us members stationed locally. No matter what, Captain Lin is more familiar with this territory. Why should Ye Xuan be sent to boss us around?"

"Stop talking nonsense." Lin Shengming scolded him sharply, then lowered his voice to give the man some instructions. After a while, the man got up and left.

The wind started to pick up, and the snowflakes hanging on the branches swirled around in the air, passing by the window slowly. Lin Shengming stared blankly, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath. Perhaps, like these snowflakes, his life was bound to move in a certain predetermined direction, whether he liked it or not...

A pale face briefly came to his mind, tears gradually blurred his vision, and the hesitation in his heart disappeared without a trace in an instant.

Glancing around, he took a paper package from the drawer, took a deep breath, and strode out.

...

In the City Committee’s large conference hall, Secretary of the Municipal Committee Luo Zhenggang, Mayor and Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee Li Fuming, Executive Deputy Mayor Song Fangzheng, Deputy Mayor Liang Aidong, and other leading team members were sitting in a circle.

The meeting was discussing the tendering plan for the sea-crossing bridge. Recently, the application was approved, and the national funds were allocated for the construction of the sea-crossing bridge from Daocheng City to Golden Island within its jurisdiction.

Once the bridge is completed, what originally was a forty-minute journey would be reduced to ten minutes, greatly facilitating the convenience of residents on both sides of the strait.

In recent years, the industrial plants in the city were all relocated to Golden Island. Although this strategically used resources, it also exacerbated some conflicts within residents’ families due to the separation, and this plan would greatly resolve this issue.

As a government, apart from developing the economy, it is also necessary to consider the personal experiences of the citizens. Therefore, this matter is undeniably a very good thing.

The current debate is about whether to contract it to one company or to carry out construction in segments, and the supporters of both options are currently about even.

Luo Zhenggang gently tapped the table: "Let’s do this. We’ll conduct an anonymous vote. Option one is to contract to several qualified companies for joint construction, option two is to contract to one company that will dedicate itself to this project."

...

"Crack!"

The sound of a cup shattering on the floor startled Secretary Jing Peng, who hurriedly grabbed a broom and dustpan to clean up. Li Fuming glanced at him faintly: "Leave it for now."

"Mayor..." Jing Peng hesitated.

"I said leave it!" Li Fuming yelled.

"Yes." Jing Peng placed the tools against the wall and walked out quietly.

"Come back!"

Jing Peng quickly turned around, his face eager: "Mayor."

Li Fuming waved his hand: "Call Zeng Yu, give up on it."

"Yes." Jing Peng answered promptly, and hurried out.

Ten minutes later, he returned with a look of panic: "Mayor, Zeng Yu’s phone can’t be reached. I asked Liu Hu and Wang Biao, and they both said they can’t contact him."

"Hm?" Li Fuming’s eyebrows lifted: "Go."

"Yes!"

Li Fuming’s head nod was almost imperceptible. He was truly satisfied with this secretary; anything he was told to handle was done properly, and he never spoke out of turn. With his experience, he was ready to be sent out for further training, but Li Fuming found it hard to let him go.

After some thought, Li Fuming picked up a red phone and dialed. A robust voice came from the other end: "What is it?"

"Luo Zhenggang went with a democratic vote, 70% chose multiple contractors. It’s impossible for us to secure the project alone."

The other party "hmph"ed: "Losing a piece of meat won’t starve you to death. How many times have I told you, don’t fixate on what’s directly in front of you. Leave it at that."

Li Fuming quickly said: "Boss, Nie Yu couldn’t be contacted today."

Without hesitation, the other party said: "Immediately sever all ties and dissociate yourself from the relationship."

"Yes!"

"Your vigilance is too low." The other person’s tone was full of dissatisfaction.

"Boss, I’m sorry!"

"Hmm."

Listening to the "dudu" sound on the phone, Li Fuming took a deep breath, tugged at the sticky shirt on his back, and tapped on the table.

Jing Peng quickly entered: "Mayor, do you have any orders?"

"Dispose of everything related to Zeng Yu immediately."

"Yes!"

"Tell anyone looking for me that I’m not feeling well and have gone home to rest," Li Fuming said as he grabbed his coat and left.

...

Inside the intensive care unit, Yao Qian lay in bed with a pale face, eyes tightly shut, almost looking as if she was in deep sleep if not for the oxygen mask she was wearing.

"Little aunt really has nothing to say when it comes to caring for little uncle. Whether it was in the past or this time, little uncle’s life is practically given by little aunt," Liu Xing sighed. "I believe she will be safe."

Luo Ye comforted him with a pat on the back: "Don’t worry."

"Knock knock..." A gentle knocking sound came from the door.

"I’ll go open it." Luo Ye said, keeping his hand on his gun holster as he quickly moved to the side of the door: "Who is it?"

"Su Can!"

Luo Ye cautiously opened the door, flashing a smile at Su Can: "What brings you here? Didn’t you say you were off duty today?"

"Ran into a bit of a situation with a patient, I came to handle it. Saw you on my way here, and now that things are settled, I came to check in," Su Can hesitated: "May I have a word with you in private?"

"Let’s just talk here by the door," Luo Ye said as he closed the door, pointing to the chair beside: "Let’s sit and talk."

No sooner had they sat down than Yao Qian’s attending physician, Li Qing, approached, looking surprised at Su Can: "Su Can? Aren’t you resting?"

"Here to deal with some things," Su Can responded with a light smile: "How’s the patient doing?"

A dimple appeared on Li Qing’s lips: "You’re the expert, why don’t you come in and have a look?"

"Sure." Su Can agreed readily, nodding, and turned to Luo Ye: "Is that okay?"

Luo Ye apologized with a smile: "I have to ask for permission."

Li Qing’s expression turned stern, "What does this mean? It’s my patient, and I have the right to ask for help from a doctor I trust. Don’t you want the patient to recover sooner as a family member?"

Once more, Luo Ye smiled: "Dr. Li, I’m really sorry, but we are not only family members but also her protectors, so it’s necessary."

"You mean to say that you don’t trust Dr. Su?" Li Qing raised her eyebrow: "But from what I just saw, you two seem to be quite familiar."

"Li Qing, Ye’er has her reasons for doing this, let’s not argue," someone interjected.

"Ye’er?" Li Qing widened her mouth in surprise looking at Su Can: "What is she to you?"

"A sister," Su Can introduced simply.

"What kind of sister?" Jealousy sparked in Li Qing’s eyes: "Is she the woman Auntie mentioned?"

"No," Su Can frowned, "Li Qing, if you keep this up, we can’t even be friends."

"Alright, alright, my bad, okay?" Li Qing hurriedly turned her smile towards Luo Ye: "Go ahead and ask for permission. We have the same goal after all, hoping for the patient to wake up soon, right?"

...

After Su Can finished the examination, he smiled at Luo Ye and Liu Xing: "Dr. Li has done an excellent job. The patient should wake up in a little more than an hour."

Chairman Liu let out a long sigh of relief: "That’s great, I’ll call my mom right away."

"Since it’s like this, Su Can, stay and help me look after this patient. Her identity is so important; I’m really worried about handling it alone," Li Qing requested.

"Okay." Su Can, thinking of finding time to talk with Luo Ye, readily agreed.

"Let me show you the details," Li Qing said, pulling Su Can back to the doctor’s office.

After Liu Xing hung up the phone, he said happily: "My mom will be here soon."

Half an hour later, from a distance, Luo Ye hurried up to meet Nie Cui: "Aunt Nie, I’ve missed you so much."

"You’ve become even more beautiful, Ye’er. Your aunt barely recognizes you," Nie Cui affectionately stroked the hair by Luo Ye’s temples: "Thank you for taking care of Xingxing."

Luo Ye hurriedly replied: "You’re too polite. He has been the one taking care of me, not the other way around." She looked Nie Cui up and down: "You’ve gotten much thinner; haven’t you been eating well?"

"Not at all, I just got healthier because of more activity, that’s why I look thinner. Isn’t there a saying that it’s hard to buy thinness in older age?"

"You’re not old," Luo Ye playfully slapped her: "Sister, let’s go see Sister Yao."

"Little girl!" Nie Cui pulled her slightly awkward son: "Xingxing, your mother and Ye’er understand your feelings. Since it’s not meant to be, be a good brother from now on."

"Mom, I know," Liu Xing’s face reddened: "That’s what I’ve been doing anyways."

"If that’s what you’ve been doing, why are you blushing?" Nie Cui pushed open the door to the ward, looking at the pale-faced Yao Qian and couldn’t help but sigh: "Poor Xiao Qian, she didn’t enjoy any fortune after being with Xiao Yu, just constant frights and worries."

"Auntie, you and Xingxing take care of her inside, I’ll stand guard outside," Luo Ye said and headed for the door.

Nie Cui quickly said, "Let Xingxing go outside, and Ye’er, you stay."

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