Chapter 36

"Thank you for your concern, Leader. My health is fine, but how about you, Mayor Wu?" Qin Lang's smile was as warm as the sunlight outside.

"Xiao Chen, you and this student wait outside. I need to have a word with Xiao Qin."

Wu Wenxiang dismissed Chen Jinyong and Zhao Kan, then his smile faded as he spoke to Qin Lang in a serious tone, "Student Qin Lang, I heard you have evidence of my trip to Sanjiang Green Island?"

Wu Wenxiang was cautious and did not directly mention the three words "Chunmei Bay."

Qin Lang nodded.

"Do you know that threatening an official like me is a very dangerous thing?" Wu Wenxiang's tone was calm, but the threat was clear, "Especially given your current situation—it's worrying!"

"Mayor Wu, I think you should consider your own situation first," Qin Lang smiled faintly. "If I'm not mistaken, those so-called experts are at a loss with your injuries. After 5 PM today, if you don't get proper treatment, you'll only have one outcome."

"What outcome?" Wu Wenxiang asked in a deep voice.

"I think you know, but if you insist on asking—your reproductive organ will only have a single function for urination. And when you urinate, you'll have to be careful not to wet your shoes."

"Ha ha~" Wu Wenxiang suddenly laughed, but his laughter was cold, "Are you threatening me?"

"I want to save you," Qin Lang was not afraid of Wu Wenxiang's threat. "You could have continued to be a normal man. I don't want you to be ruined by a group of quacks. Think about it carefully."

Wu Wenxiang pondered for a moment. He knew that everything Qin Lang said was true. The experts were at a loss, and Qin Lang was his only hope and savior.

After a while, Wu Wenxiang said, "What do you want?"

"I want you to bail me out!"

"You are a murder suspect, that's unlikely," Wu Wenxiang clearly knew Qin Lang's current situation.

"Once I'm out, I can clear my name because I didn't kill anyone," Qin Lang said. "I was attacked at Xiaozhangou Detention Center last night. These people were trying to silence me, which you should know. Of course, that's not the main point. The key is whether I can regain my freedom of movement before 5 PM today."

"Alright." Wu Wenxiang nodded. His primary concern was his health. As long as he was fine, he could always re-arrest Qin Lang if he was indeed a murderer.

Once Wu Wenxiang made up his mind, he acted decisively. He went out and said to Zhou Siming, "Process the medical parole for Qin Lang!"

"Mayor Wu... that's not a good idea, he's a murder suspect..."

But Wu Wenxiang didn't listen to Zhou Siming's explanation. He coldly snorted and made a phone call, "Zhiwei, this is Wu Wenxiang. I need you to handle something. I'm at the People's Hospital."

Zhou Siming's face turned ashen. Zhao Zhiwei was the Chief of the Xiyang City Public Security Bureau, and Wu Wenxiang clearly didn't take him, a small detention center director, seriously, even bypassing the Chengnan District Public Security Bureau.

About ten minutes later, Zhao Zhiwei arrived at the People's Hospital. Since Wu Wenxiang was the third most powerful person in Xiyang City and would soon become the second, and Zhao Zhiwei was his loyal subordinate, he dared not refuse when his boss spoke.

When Zhao Zhiwei appeared, Zhou Siming hurriedly reported, but Zhao Zhiwei didn't have time to listen to his explanation. He came to Wu Wenxiang and said, "Mayor Wu, what has you so upset? Aren't you still in the hospital today?"

"Zhiwei, your subordinates are a bit out of line," Wu Wenxiang said with deep concern. "This student, Qin Lang, is my nephew and a good student at No. 7 High School. He was unjustly involved in a murder case yesterday and became a suspect, sent to Xiaozhangou Detention Center. Although I am the Deputy Mayor, I never show favoritism, so I didn't give him any special treatment. Last night, my nephew was abused by other inmates at the detention center, attacked with weapons, and even poisoned by a snake! If not for timely rescue, he might have died! Zhiwei, the management of Xiaozhangou Detention Center is seriously problematic!"

Wu Wenxiang spoke with righteous indignation, and even Qin Lang couldn't help but applaud. He was clearly showing favoritism, but his words were all reasonable. Zhou Siming, on the other hand, felt like dying, as he had no right to explain himself in front of Wu Wenxiang and Zhao Zhiwei!

"Mayor Wu, rest assured, I will thoroughly investigate the issues at Xiaozhangou Detention Center!" Zhao Zhiwei quickly assured him, then, without waiting for Wu Wenxiang's instructions, added, "Student Qin Lang is seriously injured and poisoned. I think we should process his medical parole for proper examination and treatment!"

Then, Zhao Zhiwei warmly shook Qin Lang's hand, "Student Qin Lang, I'm sorry for the injustice you've suffered! Rest assured, I will thoroughly investigate this matter and ensure justice for you, and remove the corrupt elements from our system!"

"Process the medical parole?" Wu Wenxiang pretended to hesitate, "Zhiwei, is this in accordance with the rules? I never show favoritism."

"Mayor Wu, rest assured, everything will be done according to legal procedures. However, during the parole period, Student Qin Lang cannot leave Xiyang City without permission," Zhao Zhiwei said, then glared at Zhou Siming, "Zhou Siming, I hope you can pass the 'test' from the organization!"

Zhou Siming knew he was in deep trouble. The organization's "test" was not easy to endure. When a superior no longer called you "comrade," it meant you had been abandoned by the organization. The upcoming "test" would be a real test.

"Zhiwei, I'm sorry to trouble you with this," Wu Wenxiang said to Zhao Zhiwei.

"Not at all, not at all, this is my oversight, allowing such corrupt elements to exist in the public security system," Zhao Zhiwei said with deep concern. "Leader, do you have any other instructions?"

"Hmm... handle this matter discreetly."

"Rest assured." Zhao Zhiwei understood immediately. He knew Wu Wenxiang didn't want to cause any negative impact.

Soon, Qin Lang was temporarily released, and his personal belongings were returned to him by the prison guard.

Wu Wenxiang took the opportunity to say to Qin Lang, "Xiao Qin, now that you're out on bail, should you consider treating my condition?"

"No problem," Qin Lang nodded. "The blood stasis in your affected area has gradually dispersed, but the residual toxins remain, causing your current issues."

"Residual toxins?"

"Initially, you took a large amount of aphrodisiacs, but the effects were not released. Instead, they accumulated in that area due to your injury, turning into toxic substances..." Qin Lang spoke confidently, but in reality, the needle he had given Wu Wenxiang was itself toxic. The poison could instantly paralyze the local nerves and muscles, quickly alleviating Wu Wenxiang's pain and stopping the continued congestion. However, the downside was that the area lost all sensation. Without Qin Lang's detoxification, it would remain useless.

However, Wu Wenxiang still had significant value, and Qin Lang didn't want to easily restore his vigor. Therefore, he didn't give Wu Wenxiang the highly effective detoxification pill but instead gave him a prescription, "Take this medicine, and you'll feel some improvement tonight. However, to fully recover, I need to give you another prescription in three days."

Wu Wenxiang didn't know if Qin Lang's words were true, but since his condition had been declared a "death sentence" by other experts, Qin Lang was his only hope. He had to try, even if it was a last-ditch effort.

"Then the evidence of my trip to Sanjiang Green Island?" Wu Wenxiang tried to ask.

"Don't worry, it's very safe," Qin Lang smiled. "I'll give it to you when the time is right."

Wu Wenxiang didn't press further on when the right time would be, as he realized this student was not to be underestimated. Qin Lang clearly wanted to continue extracting benefits from him. And Qin Lang had the ability to do so, leaving Wu Wenxiang no choice but to comply.

The conversation ended, and Wu Wenxiang had someone verify the prescription before preparing to boil and take the medicine.

Qin Lang and Zhao Kan left the hospital together.

Creak—

As they just stepped out of the hospital, a minivan stopped in front of them.