Chapter 404

Chapter 404: Chapter 404

A conflicted expression crossed Chenyang’s face after hearing what Yan Rongrong said.

Compared to the economy and public welfare of an entire city, his personal innocence and interests paled in comparison.

It might sound cruel, but that was the reality of the situation.

A reality that was beyond any one person’s power to change.

As Chenyang fell silent, Doctor Liu spoke up from the side. "It’s true the high-ranking official has to consider the bigger picture, but he won’t just blindly believe the one-sided story of some troublemakers. When the officials showed up, they saw Lin Jiji’s fans blocking the ambulance with their own eyes. They also saw how those fans were swarming and fawning all over him. I clearly saw it at the time—the official was not happy about it."

Yan Rongrong smiled. "A mere entertainer stealing the official’s thunder in front of everyone like that... If you were in his shoes, you’d be upset too."

"It’s not just about his thunder being stolen. I got the feeling that the official is probably leaning toward Chenyang’s side."

Doctor Liu said this because the man Yan Rongrong had just mentioned, Zhang Hongtu, was the same high-ranking official who had stood by watching Chenyang save the patient and ordered his men to punish the fans.

From Zhang Hongtu’s words and actions, it wasn’t hard to tell that he was genuinely displeased with the behavior of Lin Jiji and his fans.

Yan Rongrong didn’t know all this. She waved a hand dismissively. "What Director Zhang does is his business. But we can’t let our guard down just because he might personally favor Chenyang. He’s representing the Yangcheng Government this time, so any decision he makes will have to be based on the bigger picture."

"You’re right." Doctor Liu pressed her lips together. "General Manager Yan, since your father knows Director Zhang... could you ask him to put in a good word? I still think he’ll side with Chenyang, but you have a point. And it’s better to be safe than sorry. What if he decides to use Doctor Chen as a scapegoat to quell the public outrage? Doctor Chen would be taking the fall for no reason."

Yan Rongrong smiled wryly. "If it were any other official, I could ask my dad to make a call. But this one... frankly, my dad has to tread carefully around him most of the time. Plus, they had a bit of a falling-out over something before. If my dad calls him now, he might not only refuse to help, but it could even backfire."

"So... does that mean it’s hopeless?"

"If he really decides to make Chenyang the scapegoat, then yes, it’s hopeless. All we can do now is pray he doesn’t."

As she spoke, Yan Rongrong glanced at Chenyang. "I know you won’t take it lying down if that happens, but you have to remember, no matter the outcome, don’t do anything rash. You’re a great doctor, you’re a great fighter, you’re good at a lot of things. But at the end of the day, you’re just one person. And one person can never win against the government."

Chenyang laughed. "Hearing that from a fearless CEO like you, who’s not afraid of anything, sounds pretty strange."

"I may not be afraid of anything, but I’m still afraid of my dad and my brother."

"Hahaha."

Chenyang grinned and waved a hand. "Don’t worry, I’ve got this. Besides, I trust that this Director Zhang won’t sacrifice me for the so-called ’bigger picture’."

"Why?"

"A gut feeling!"

"Hah." Yan Rongrong scoffed lightly. ’A gut feeling with nothing concrete to back it up is just wishful thinking, at best.’

However, she didn’t say it out loud and crush his confidence.

She took a deep breath and added, "Well, I hope your gut feeling is right."

"Don’t worry, it will be. Lady Luck is always lifting her skirt for me. This time... will be no exception."

The corner of Chenyang’s mouth twitched into a smile. "By the way, where’s An Xiaoqing?"

"She went to find Liu Yun. That Director Liu is very concerned about you and has been pulling strings to help. While you were saving that person in the car, she was asking for favors, and one person led to another until they eventually reached me."

"Sister Liu has been really good to me. I’ll have to thank her properly after this."

"Just her?"

"And An Xiaoqing."

"And...?"

"That’s it, I think!"

Hearing this, Yan Rongrong said with annoyance, "What about me?"

Chenyang leaned close to her ear and whispered with a wicked grin, "Instead of thanking you, I’d rather fuck you!"