nucmednet Chapter 244 Crisis emerges
Chapter 244 Crisis emerges
Chen Zhuo is a dull and introverted person. He is not good at speaking. Although he can hear that Fan Xiaolin is joking with him, he can't catch her joke and doesn't know how to throw it back without making the conversation awkward.
He wanted to say, I will wait for you, I will wait for you here all night, as long as you don't let me go.
But when the words came to his lips, he couldn't say them because they always sounded greasy.
Fan Xiaolin is an investigative reporter. Writing is her specialty. She is capable of both speaking peace and writing decisively.
Chen Zhuo considers himself a young man with a criminal record, no decent job, and who has come out to live in society at a young age.
Because of the huge class gap, he couldn't admit it even if he liked Hyolyn.
"I can go back by myself." Wen Zhixia looked at them staring at each other and said, "Come to my place for hot pot this weekend."
Fan Xiaolin instructed, "I'm going to work on a case at the sewage treatment plant next week, so I won't be able to contact you. If you can't find me, please contact Chen Zhuo."
"No need," Wen Zhixia said, "It's okay, I'm not incapable of taking care of myself. Good night."
The two watched Wen Zhixia go upstairs and turn on the lights in the living room, but Fan Xiaolin still stood there without moving.
"Actually, subjectively, I hope Zhixia and Fu Ruoshi are together, but I don't want to influence her decision. I've hinted at it several times, but I'm not sure if she understands."
"She's a tiny, blazing flame. She needs someone to carefully watch over her so she can illuminate more people." Fan Xiaolin said to Chen Zhuo, a little worried. "Fu Ruoshi is the most capable person in Jincheng to watch over her. These days, if a young, beautiful, orphan girl doesn't have her own power and backing, what do you think will happen to her?"
Fan Xiaolin has been an investigative reporter since graduating from university, and she has seen too much of the dark side of society.
Some things are not pessimism, but bloody realism.
"She's not the type to be all-around or run around in circles," Fan Xiaolin continued. "She keeps to herself and doesn't want to bother others. Do you know how bad guys really want girls to be helpless and independent? Hungry wolves like solitary sheep, weak and plump, unable to fight back."
The chief reporter's sharp words made Chen Zhuo sigh and remain speechless.
Chen Zhuo dropped out of school at the age of sixteen and entered the society. If Fan Xiaolin was an academic realist, he was an experientialist who climbed up from the bottom of the barbaric society. He made a living in the transportation industry where there were a lot of men, and he knew the dirty things of men best.
The two were silent, with a tacit understanding.
Back in the car.
"I'm leaving Zhixia in your care," Fan Xiaolin said. "If she needs help, will you help her?"
Chen Zhuo was silent for a long time before he spoke, "Can't a tool have his own thoughts?"
Fan Xiaolin was stunned for a moment.
Chen Zhuo has always been taciturn and sometimes even seems to be worried about something.
It was the first time that Fan Xiaolin saw Chen Zhuo express his dissatisfaction.
"People are human beings, with flesh and blood. How can they be tools?" She said to Chen Zhuo, "Did I say something wrong just now? I didn't mean it. I was joking."
Chen Zhuo grumbled, "You don't want me to accompany you to the sewage treatment plant for an unannounced visit, so you deliberately sent me away?"
"Actually, you don't have to keep running around with me like this. You have your own work to do," Fan Xiaolin said. "We're all friends. If you're unhappy, I'll apologize first."
Chen Zhuo raised his eyes and looked at Hyo-rin in the rearview mirror.
The moment their eyes met, he looked away.
In fact, Fan Xiaolin always thought that she was the one who was coaxing and pestering Chen Zhuo.
Chen Zhuo's handsomeness without realizing it, and his dull and introverted personality really gives people the feeling that he can be pursued by persistent pursuit.
But she didn't know that Chen Zhuo had already been moved, but he knew it was impossible, so he restrained himself.
Just stay with her until she no longer needs you.
"I can do anything. I'll listen to you."
Chen Zhuo started the car and the taillights disappeared into the night.
Not long after Wen Zhixia returned home, she received a message from Fu Ruoshi.
[I'm going to Jincheng next Sunday night. You said you'd treat me to dinner last time.]
In fact, Wen Zhixia felt that he was overreacting a bit. She didn't think Zhao Xiaoning and the others were so capable that they would come and cause trouble for her right after being released from prison.
These people will also weigh the pros and cons. If they cause trouble for themselves now, it will definitely attract attention and the disadvantages will outweigh the advantages. They are not that stupid.
However, seeing that Fu Ruoshi had already bought the plane ticket, she didn't say much.
[Okay, I'll treat you. What kind of food would you like?]
【I want to eat the food you cook】
however.
Plans can't keep up with changes.
Wednesday morning.
As soon as Fu Ruoshi came out of the conference room, Liu Zhen came over quickly with a serious expression.
"Mr. Fu, our chip research and development data is being monitored by the NSA (National Security Agency). They say we've leaked state secrets, and they want you to cooperate with the investigation."
Fu Ruoshi's brows twitched. He glanced at the employees around him and whispered, "Come in and talk."
Liu Zhen entered the office.
Today, Special Assistant Liu, who has always been capable and steady, was also obviously a little nervous.
"It's about the batch of chips we exported earlier. The NSA suspects we sold our technological secrets to China and wants you to cooperate with the investigation."
As he spoke, he handed the relevant documents to Fu Ruoshi.
"They suspected me of being a spy." Fu Ruoshi glanced at the documents he gave him and concluded casually, "They said I was a technology spy planted by the mainland in New York, leaking data privacy and sending it back to China."
Liu Zhen nodded, "Yes, Mr. Fu."
Fu Ruoshi pondered:
Before this, several Chinese technology companies had been prosecuted for espionage, and a number of scientific research experts had been arrested. However, in the end, there was no evidence to convict them, so they were charged with wire fraud and tax evasion and their companies were sealed.
This is a classic chilling effect and free market gangsterism.
If a Chinese company does too well in the white capital circle, it will attract attention, especially if it is a technology company that is often involved in high-level confidential information and is the most likely to be targeted.
There are many opponents who want to deal with you, and there are people who want to find fault with you every day.
Or maybe the Ministry of Justice here is doing a sting operation.
Or someone is maliciously slandering them.
But no matter who it is, as long as they are involved in transnational espionage, they will be sued at best and imprisoned at worst.
Fu Ruoshi sorted out his thoughts and called his friends in the regulatory agency to ask for some information and what questions he would be asked if he was taken there.
He had just hung up the phone and was about to get up when two police officers came in without knocking.
They had handcuffs hanging from their waists and guns on their backs.
The employees outside all stuck their heads out to look inside.
The atmosphere was very depressing.
"Mr. Fu, can you go to the police station with us?"
Cases involving national security will result in severe punishment once confirmed, and the police will directly come to the person's home to take him away.
"Of course." Fu Ruoshi nodded calmly, "Can you give me five minutes? I'll call my girlfriend and say a few words."
The two officers glanced at each other.
"Okay, please put on speakerphone, we want to record it."
Fu Ruoshi did as he was told.
It is five o'clock in the afternoon in the United States. According to this time, Wen Zhixia has not yet gotten up.
Fu Ruoshi didn't hold out much hope.
Unexpectedly, she picked up the phone after just half a minute.
"What's wrong?" Wen Zhixia's voice was still sleepy. "Is there something wrong?"
"Well, something happened this weekend and I can't go back." Fu Ruoshi took a deep breath, "I may not be able to contact you for three or four days. If you have an emergency, you can find Song Ailing. Although she speaks harshly, she is kind-hearted and will not stand by and watch someone die. If you can't contact her, go find my grandmother, but she is old and can't stand the stimulation. She is your plan B, you should consider it. In short, if you really encounter a difficult problem, finding Song Ailing will be the fastest way to deal with it."
He couldn't be too clear about it because he wasn't sure what had happened.
If he goes to the National Security Bureau for investigation, he will not be able to use his mobile phone for at least three days, and at most several months, and then his most trusted confidant Liu Zhen may also be monitored.
If someone were to attack Wen Zhixia during this period, it would be easy.
He first made the worst-case scenario plan and then considered all aspects carefully.
Hearing his words as if they were his last words, Wen Zhixia's palms turned cold and she lost all desire to sleep.
She was very perceptive and knew that Fu Ruoshi's sudden nice words and the hidden meaning in his words must mean something big.
"Are you in trouble?" she asked cautiously, lowering her voice. "Is there someone with you? Is there anything I can do?"
"Don't worry about Zhuo Rui." Fu Ruoshi smiled lightly, "Actually, I called to ask you a question. This question is very important. If you lie, I will die."
Wen Zhixia immediately perked up, "Okay, if you ask, I won't lie."
"Wen Zhixia, do you still like me?"