415: Chapter 213: The Eldest Miss Might Be a Little Crazy 415: Chapter 213: The Eldest Miss Might Be a Little Crazy “What aspect of the follow-up investigation do you want to perform?”
Wang Yunxiao had no doubts about Cheng Xuefei’s capabilities.
After all, she was the temporary squad leader registered at the Special Service Bureau; she couldn’t possibly be a clueless heiress who didn’t understand anything… right?
All the people present yesterday had fallen ill, including strong men like Han Bin, who couldn’t resist the invasion of the disease and were still resting in bed.
Yet, she seemed totally unaffected, hopping around as if nothing had happened…
You couldn’t just say that she did nothing but stand by and casually take a few photos to justify why she wasn’t sick.
Some soldiers behind the blockade line hadn’t even fired their guns and still got knocked down.
Honestly, Wang Yunxiao was not unhappy that someone was willing to take over.
He just didn’t know Cheng Xuefei’s real intentions; what if the young lady was just playing around?
If you truly take her seriously, assign her a real task, and then something goes wrong, who will be responsible?
“I went back yesterday and looked over some material related to the Holy Grail Church; I feel that this organization is not as simple as it appears on the surface.”
Cheng Xuefei said earnestly.
Although her expression was serious, her voice was soft and gentle, which always made it seem like the young lady was trying hard to appear stern.
Or it could be said that her presence was insufficient.
“I think the Holy Grail Church, compared to the Longevity Sect, particularly appeals to the older officials and nobles.
‘God’s Blood’ that they produce is clearly more tempting for those aging elites.
Moreover, from a cost perspective, using high-level influence to acquire young girls is undoubtedly much simpler than catching them on their own.”
“So, you suspect that some higher-ups in the government are secretly supporting this organization?”
Wang Yunxiao thought that this topic was not one to be touched lightly, as in the future, should a novelist dare to weave such plots carelessly, they would face sensitive reader reactions resulting in complaints and accusations all arranged in one go.
In the real world, it is implausible for officials, celebrities, and scholars to secretly run off to some island to have unsavory parties; those are unverified rumors without any basis – things respectable people don’t want to hear you talk nonsense about.
If someone else were to say this, Wang Yunxiao would only half believe it, or at least pretend to.
Otherwise, what could he do?
I’m just a small fry who hasn’t even worked for two and a half months.
How are you asking me to tackle complex affairs?
But coming from Cheng Xuefei’s mouth, well…
“If someone really supports them, they wouldn’t need to go through so much trouble to kidnap women on the streets.”
Cheng Xuefei shook her head, “Yesterday when I arrived at the scene, a question emerged in my mind.
What is their purpose in doing all this?
If they just wanted to continue the previous Holy Grail Church’s research, they should have gone to Edo, not Tianmen.”
“Tianmen City, as the President’s stronghold, has been fortified greatly by him.
You also know the power of the Special Service Bureau.
They have no reason to abandon the convenience offered by Edo and come to Tianmen to face this elevated challenge…
unless there was a compelling reason to do so.”
“For instance, through this event, to completely expose such a so-called panacea, ‘God’s Blood,’ to the public eye.”
“We know there are risks, but that does not mean others care about these risks.
As long as it could potentially prolong life, even if it were a rock or a blade of grass, someone would be willing to believe.
And as long as someone is willing to believe, the Holy Grail Church can establish a foundation in the country.”
Cheng Xuefei was just saying this when a noisy disturbance suddenly came from outside the door.
She stood up and said, “I’m going to see what’s going on.”
“Okay, just be careful.”
After her recent analysis, Wang Yunxiao felt she still had some brains, which made him recognize her abilities somewhat.
But that recognition was only intellectual.
When it came to actual combat skills…
Given her delicate appearance, it was still hard to feel completely at ease.
Speaking of which, why hadn’t Li Mumu come back yet?
She couldn’t have fallen asleep in the bathroom, could she…
No no no, that’s not a decent way to talk about a girl.
After all, she came to visit with good intentions and even bought him canned peaches.
Wang Yunxiao reached for the can, twisted off the lid, and guzzled the syrup inside in one go.
Having not eaten for two days on top of being sick, he felt weak all over and couldn’t muster any strength.
Eating food wouldn’t digest immediately at such a time, whereas the syrup was more readily absorbed, ensuring he wouldn’t faint from problems like low blood pressure anytime soon.
After massaging his neck and moving his limbs a bit, he pulled out the needle from the back of his hand and surveyed the hospital room.
All his equipment was gone, likely collected and stored somewhere when he was brought to the hospital.
He looked down at the can lid in his hand.
It was better than nothing.
Placing the tin can lid in his mouth, he bit at the rolled edges to pry it open.
Wang Yunxiao then leaned against the wall and moved toward the door but didn’t see Cheng Xuefei’s figure, only heard faint crying and shouting coming from downstairs.
Wang Yunxiao perked up his ears and listened for a moment, his brows furrowing.
Why was there someone forcing others to save her child?
He quietly left the hospital room and hurried downstairs, leaning on the wall.
Just as he reached the bottom of the stairs, he saw a woman kneeling at the door of a hospital room with a young child in her arms.
Two nuns stood at the door blocking her entry.
From the woman’s words, it seemed she was pleading for the “living Bodhisattva” inside to spare a few drops of blood to save her son.
He had heard of blood tests for paternity, but never of blood saving lives.
This story would sound absurd anywhere else.
But hospital patients are the least able to ignore such talk.
Patients are the group most willing to believe in the existence of a panacea in this world and are desperate to try anything, regardless of its authenticity.
Thus, as the woman began shouting, bystanders stopped to watch, quickly clogging the hallway.
Feeling the curious or encouraging glances of the surrounding crowd, the kneeling woman seemed to gain immense courage.
Seeing no response from inside for a long time, she stood up with her child, ready to rush inside.
The nuns guarding the door had reached their limit of patience.
Seeing her persist in her delusion, one pulled out a gun and held it to her forehead, warning, “Back off!
Faced with the cold barrel of the gun, the woman’s frenzied mind instantly cooled down.
At that moment, Wang Yunxiao saw a man standing beside him suddenly shout, “Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid!
It’s a new society now!
She’s not a police officer; she won’t dare to shoot.
Wang Yunxiao backhandedly punched him in the face.