Special Forces Medic

"Secretary Hua is indeed considerate of our Wang Family." Wang Zhanting smiled self-deprecatingly.

"There's no outsider here today. Are you involved in these matters, Wang Zhanting?" Hua Muyun's tone lowered.

"No!" Wang Zhanting answered decisively, yet internally he was as turbulent as crashing waves.

"Very well!" Hua Muyun stood up, followed immediately by Lin Zhifang: "As the criminal element in the South City District, our municipal committee is determined to eliminate it, Minister Wang. Regarding these cases, as your good partner, I still hope that you will deliberate carefully when you go back. If there's really something going on, it would be best to report to Director Lin as soon as possible. Of course, if there's nothing, that would be best."

"Does Secretary Hua still suspect that the whole matter is related to the Wang Family?" Wang Zhanting sat in the chair, leisurely looking at the documents on the table, contemplating his own interests in this matter.

"I suspect no one; facts are as they appear." With that, Hua Muyun walked to Lin Zhifang, giving him a firm pat on the shoulder: "Director Lin, this concerns the reputation of the Wang Family, so you don't have to investigate to the end. Don't let those who wish for chaos take advantage."

"Yes, I will, Secretary Hua."

"Hmm!" Hua Muyun walked out of the small meeting room with his hands behind his back, not considering the two people behind him at all. He had given Wang Zhanting a very generous gift, and he would see how Wang Zhanting would return the favor.

"Master, I still don't understand, since we can use this evidence to bring down the Wang Family, why tell Wang Zhanting?" Secretary Luo followed Hua Muyun, puzzled—wasn't this equivalent to handing the evidence to the culprit, allowing them to escape?

"Xiao Luo, you still lack some maturity." Hua Muyun was in a good mood today, so he didn't head straight back to the office, opting instead to take the elevator to the outdoor flower beds on the first floor.

"I hope you can enlighten me, Master." Following behind Hua Muyun, Secretary Luo draped a coat over him, and every staff member they passed by greeted them warmly, showing respect.

"What kind of role is the Wang Family? Do you think that fool Lin Zhifang's few sheets of paper can handle them?"

Hua Muyun snorted, stepping into a greenhouse, picking up a nearby watering can to water some plants. He was fond of gardening and had set up a small greenhouse in the beds where it was spring all year round, allowing for the cultivation of any plants he liked: "Today was just a warning for Wang Zhanting. Since he knows Xiao Lin's identity, naturally, the Wang Family will be more desperate to eliminate him."

"Wouldn't that put Young Master Xiao in a perilous situation?" Secretary Luo began to worry about Xiao Lin's safety.

"This doesn't need worry. If Wang Zhanting is smart, he wouldn't reveal this secret, plus in this whole matter, he might not be aware either." Hua Muyun put down the watering can, picking up scissors to snip a dead leaf.

"As a person, sometimes you must know what to keep and what to let go. If you're unwilling to discard anything, then like this pot of plants, the dead leaves will pile up, preventing the new leaves from absorbing enough water, eventually withering and dying."

"I understand, Master wants Wang Zhanting to choose between himself and the Wang Family." Secretary Luo handed Hua Muyun a tissue to wipe his hands.

"As the leading figure of the Wang Family, Wang Zhanting naturally needs to consider everything thoroughly, but unfortunately, the bigger the tree, the more it seeks chaos; needing to create some commotion. Rather than working with such unstable people, it's better to find a compliant person."

"But the friendship between the young master and Young Master Xiao..."

"A pliable person doesn't necessarily need to be squeezed, understand?"

Hua Muyun shook his head at Secretary Luo; being a person requires sentiment, but that's in the right circumstances. Hua Qingyi will eventually take his place, and by then, sentiment becomes more ethereal.

If they maintain their current relationship, it wouldn't be bad for the Hua Family. With Xiao Lin's abilities, taking the helm of the Xiao Family is only a matter of time, but holding that position securely isn't something the Xiao Family head can just dictate; there are many branches and traps, and whether he can truly sit securely depends on Xiao Lin himself.

"I understand."

Secretary Luo followed quietly behind Hua Muyun, wary not to assume what this elder was thinking. A close secretary must first understand how to submerge, sinking all thoughts during times of needed settling, not guessing others' thoughts—such self-righteous assumptions only accelerate one's demise, and trust in one's choice—not foolish talk of sharing the same boat, but because standing on the same vessel naturally means having a common direction.

"Have them watch the Wang Family's every move closely."

"Yes!"

After circling the greenhouse, Hua Muyun found a newly sprouted green shoot on a piece of wet ground. Though indoors was temperature-controlled during winter, a new sprout emerging was still rare, and its type couldn't be determined.

"Bring a flowerpot over."

Hua Muyun used a trowel to unearth the soil around the sprout, finding the seed's roots to be short and delicate. He carefully moved the sprout into a pot, unsure of what it would grow into, but it was a good omen.

"Xiao Luo, with the third Xia member overseas, between Xia Yusheng and Xia Yunong, who do you think is more like a pliable fruit?" After enhancing the sprout with some fertilizer, Hua Muyun clapped the dirt off his hands.

"Xia Yunong!" Secretary Luo thought briefly; from any aspect, Xia Yunong is more assertive in handling things than Xia Yusheng, but Xia Yusheng has Xiao Lin as a backer, so naturally, the Xia Family would raise Xia Yusheng to prominence.

Hua Muyun chuckled twice, supporting the Xia Family now, as Xiao Lin said, isn't timely; if supporting Xia Yusheng into politics provides stability, and considering Xia Xue's attitude toward Xia Yunong, Xiao Lin naturally wouldn't meddle in overseas markets, though it's not easy to say—if the Xia Family doesn't go abroad, it would still be challenging to ascend.

"Though not ruthless figures, Xia Yusheng surpasses Xia Yunong in dealing with people, and Wang Family hasn't spared Xia Yusheng from setbacks; being able to endure makes him a good candidate."

"Wang Zhanting is also someone who can endure."

"Indeed! So it's a pity."

"However, I think he won't shield the Wang Family." Secretary Luo opened the door for Hua Muyun, stepping out first and holding it open.

"What's your reason?" Hua Muyun walked out of the greenhouse, hands behind his back, to see Lin Zhifang hastily getting into a car.

"Selfishness!" Secretary Luo thought: "Although the Wang Family doesn't solely rely on Wang Zhanting for their family power—besides Wang Zhanting, most are in commerce—Wang Zhantian and his father use Wang Zhanting's political influence to expand the Wang Family's industry. While providing mutual support benefits them..."

"No 'but'!" Hua Muyun interrupted Secretary Luo, waving him off: "Lin Zhifang is like fence-sitting grass; find someone suitable to replace him after the whole affair concludes."

"Yes!" (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)