People have a subconscious awareness of impending danger.

The middle-aged man lying in bed was none other than Pei Shanglian. His eyes suddenly snapped open, and just as he was about to rise, a dagger was already pressed against his throat.

"Director Pei, don't move, or your wife will pay the price,"

a quiet voice warned.

"Who are you?"

Pei Shanglian, in danger, asked.

The middle-aged man sneered and said, "Director Pei, someone wants you to take a few days off."

No sooner had the words fallen

than one hand covered his mouth, and the other plunged toward his shoulder…

…

It was half-past five in the morning.

It was not yet light.

Chen Fang rushed into the operating room of Guyang City's First People's Hospital.

By the time he arrived, Vice Secretary Ling Li was already on the scene.

Upon seeing Chen Fang, she immediately approached.

"How's Director Pei?"

Chen Fang grabbed Ling Li and asked anxiously.

Ling Li looked around, then pulled Chen Fang into a quiet corner and said, "He has a penetrating shoulder blade injury and is currently in emergency treatment, but the doctor said it wasn't lethal."

"That's good."

Chen Fang let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this news.

Ling Li's gaze was dark as she said, "There is also a serious matter; Director Pei's police gun is missing."

"What?"

Chen Fang's eyes widened in shock.

He knew what it meant for a police officer to lose a service gun—if that gun hurt someone out there, the consequences would be even more severe.

Even though Pei Shanglian was the victim,

he would still have to bear responsibility.

"Who did it?"

Chen Fang asked.

Ling Li shook her head and replied, "The security guards of the complex were taken down, and all the surveillance was turned off. According to Director Pei's wife, it was two people in black. However, since the lights weren't on at the time, she couldn't see their faces clearly. We can be sure, though, that both of them spoke with a local accent. Zhang Jiangming has already gone to arrest people, but I estimate it'll be difficult to find anyone."

This news

made Chen Fang feel somewhat oppressed.

This was a case he had asked Pei Shanglian to help with. Now that someone had targeted Pei Shanglian, it seemed very much like a warning to others.

These people were brazen enough to target the head of the Public Security Bureau; they were indeed getting out of control.

Outside the operating room,

Pei Shanglian's wife was holding her head, sobbing continuously.

His other subordinates were also anxiously pacing around.

Just then, the sound of leather shoes on the floor echoed through the hallway.

Everyone looked up.

A man in a suit and leather shoes, followed by several others in black, was coming their way.

"It's Guan Xiaoxian,"

Ling Li stiffened, then said to Chen Fang.

Chen Fang, who had been sitting, suddenly stood up.

He had seen this figure before; when tailing Tang Zhuqing, he had seen this man embrace Tang Zhuqing and enter a hotel.

By Guan Xiaoxian's side was a bespectacled and refined-looking man, his subordinate, the general manager of the New Materials Limited Company, Chen Jinmin.

"Oh, Vice Secretary Ling is here, too. And this is..."

Guan Xiaoxian's eyes landed on Chen Fang. He feigned puzzlement as he asked.

Chen Fang's anger flared suddenly.

He grabbed Guan Xiaoxian by the collar and bellowed, "What are you doing here?"

Chen Jinmin and the other bodyguards saw this and immediately prepared to rush over.

Guan Xiaoxian intercepted him.

He grabbed Chen Fang's wrist and said, "Secretary Chen, isn't this a bit impolite?"

Ling Li quickly signaled Chen Fang to let go.

Chen Fang released his hand.

Guan Xiaoxian straightened his suit, looked coldly at Chen Fang, and said, "Secretary Chen, your way of treating guests is quite unique."

"Bastard! Don't think I don't know that it was you guys who caused Pei Shanglian to end up like this."

Chen Fang exclaimed angrily.

"Secretary Chen, you can eat indiscriminately, but you can't speak carelessly. You say it was us who did it, do you have evidence? I heard that Director Pei was injured, and as the biggest contributing enterprise to Guyang City, we're well aware of the efforts Director Pei has made for the business environment. We came to pay a visit, shouldn't we?"

Guan Xiaoxian said expressionlessly.

After he finished speaking.

He glanced sideways at Chen Jinmin, who pulled out a thick envelope.

Just as he was about to approach Pei Shanglian's wife.

He was stopped by Chen Fang.

He suppressed his anger and said, "General Manager Guan, I'll take your kind intention on behalf of Director Pei, but I think Director Pei definitely wouldn't want to accept this money. What if one day he personally catches you and has to return this money, how troublesome that would be."

Upon hearing these words, Chen Jinmin flew into a rage.

About to get physical again, he was glared at by Guan Xiaoxian and had no choice but to withdraw resentfully.

"Secretary Chen, could we have a private word?"

Guan Xiaoxian asked.

Chen Fang smiled faintly and said, "Of course."

The two moved away from the crowd to the window.

"General Manager Guan, if you have something to say, say it now."

Chen Fang said.

Guan Xiaoxian let out a long sigh and said, "Secretary Chen, you've made quite an impact since coming to our Guyang City. I have always admired that. We've known of each other for so long, we could actually be friends. I, Guan Xiaoxian, have never let my friends down."

"What? Are you trying to bribe me?"

"Bribe is such an ugly word, but if Secretary Chen could look the other way, I would surely return the favor."

Guan Xiaoxian said with a sly smile.

Chen Fang asked, "And if I don't?"

"Secretary Chen is young, spirited, and an outsider in Guyang City with nothing to lose, but those people who carry out orders for you, they all have families to feed."

"Are you threatening me?"

Chen Fang asked.

Guan Xiaoxian waved his hand and said, "It's not a threat, just speaking from the heart. By the way, Secretary Chen, I heard that Director Pei lost his service pistol this time. That could affect his future prospects. I've done business in Guyang City for many years, and I have some friends in both legal and illegal circles. If Secretary Chen needs my help, just one word from me, and we might actually find that pistol."

Threat!

Yet another threat!

Naked threat!

Chen Fang clenched his teeth, looking at the smug expression on Guan Xiaoxian's face.

He sneered and said, "No need, General Manager Guan. Like I said, I appreciate the thought, but there's no need for you to worry about Director Pei's affairs."

"Oh? Is that your final answer, Director Chen?"

"Yes, that's my final answer."

Chen Fang said firmly.

Guan Xiaoxian nodded and said, "Since that's the case, then I, Guan Xiaoxian, have been presumptuous. Well, I hope Secretary Chen can still be as resolute tomorrow."

After dropping that remark.

Guan Xiaoxian gestured with his hand.

The people he brought with him followed him as they left.

"What did he say to you?"

Ling Li asked.

Chen Fang replied, "What else could he say? Of course, he threatened me."

"Ah Fang, there's something I think I need to say to you."

Ling Li said deeply, taking a breath.

Chen Fang nodded and said, "Go ahead."

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