The scalpel sliced directly into my abdomen. Though I felt the anesthetic, it was likely insufficient. I broke out in a cold sweat from the pain, letting out a scream. My abdomen was completely split open. Gongsun Hao forcefully shoved a chip inside me, like an intestine, accompanied by my incessant screams. I felt the chip merge with my flesh and blood. Despite being a forensic investigator and a police officer, facing such excruciating pain and inhumane treatment, I still emitted a primal cry. As I gasped for breath, Gongsun Hao produced a surgical stapler and aggressively clicked it shut on my abdomen, a grim, cold smile on his face. "It's done. Time to send you back."
I fainted in a haze. When I awoke, I found myself in motion, likely in the trunk of a car. The space was cramped, and the air was thin. I didn't know how much longer I could last. As soon as the trunk opened, a burly man glanced at me, then dragged me out and dumped me onto a patch of grass.
He then drove off quickly. After my body stabilized slightly and I managed to shift a few inches on the ground, I realized the pain in my abdomen was excruciating. The moment I stood up, my stomach churned, and I vomited uncontrollably onto the ground.
After the nausea subsided, I wiped my mouth. I saw a sports car parked on a bridge and initially didn't understand. But when I turned and saw the surging waves, I realized I had been dumped near a deserted island.
I hurried to the sports car, got in, and found the keys on the passenger seat. I immediately started the car and sped away. The waves were already rising behind me. I knew Gongsun Hao was playing a cruel game. Fortunately, my driving skills were decent. I pressed the accelerator, heading towards a bridge. I smashed through the wooden barrier in front of me just as the waves washed past. My clothes were soaked. The sports car reached the other side of the bridge and sped down a mountain road.
The waves continued to crash. I had no choice but to drive on desperately, my mind focused solely on my driving, using all my accumulated experience. It wasn't until I found myself on a highway in Gaogang City that I felt temporarily safe. However, I worried about Mi Xuele’s family. If they knew we were in danger, Liu Yuning would have already deployed SWAT and armed police to clear the area. Yet, when I drove back, the place was on fire, with firefighters rushing around. I pulled out my phone and called Yuning. She answered quickly, "Xia Xiaoling is with me!"
"You bastard… I'm not talking about you. Someone named Gongsun Hao installed something on me. It's probably not convenient for me to contact you right now!"
"No, you should ask He Xin for help. Otherwise, do you want to handle it yourself?"
I considered it. "Let her come. Everyone should stay away from me for now."
"Alright, He Xin can definitely solve it!"
After hanging up, I realized I had to go into hiding. I needed a doctor who could remove the chip and neutralize the poison, or I would slowly…
As I thought about it, my stomach churned again, and I vomited a large amount of murky liquid onto the ground. This was the corrosive substance secreted by my stomach lining, damaged by the poison. Once I finished vomiting, I felt a weakness in my limbs. I leaned against a wall, moving forward slowly. Although my body ached, at least I wasn't being hunted like before, forced to constantly move. Regarding doctors, I contacted a former classmate who had helped me with plastic surgery. He knew several doctors who could treat me, but he ultimately introduced me to a Dr. Dong Yuanliang. Dr. Dong had his own clinic, which was highly discreet. Given my current condition, it was best to avoid excessive contact.
I found Dr. Dong. He greeted me in full protective gear and quickly had nurses and assistants lay me down. After a period of surgery, I felt the object in my abdomen being removed, though the area still ached. After the wound was sutured, I needed to rest for a while, otherwise, it would be more troublesome recently. I didn't know when I could leave, but Dr. Dong advised me to rest well. If the wound were to reopen, it would be even more problematic.
I followed his advice, seeing no one and focusing on recuperating at his clinic. Though not very large, it was equipped with the most advanced facilities and had a pleasant environment. No wonder my classmate recommended Dr. Dong; it was likely due to his expertise.
While recuperating, I called my classmate Cheng Haoran, the one with the plastic surgery skills. I hadn't mentioned him before because there wasn't time, but now I had plenty.
"Haoran, how have you been lately?"
"The same as always. My great detective He, you're the one living a glamorous life, always surrounded by beautiful female officers and forensic investigators. If only I had chosen to stay in the police force back then. Ah, but it's alright. You know my parents' situation. If I hadn't inherited their business, I probably wouldn't be talking to you right now."
"Is it that dramatic? Haoran, thank you for your help this time."
"Of course. You don't know, ah, they were very violent. But it's all in the past. I ended up changing careers. I'm doing quite well at the hospital now. Being a doctor is a great profession, saving lives and healing people."
"Yes, we punish the heart, and you heal the body. We each have our roles. Haoran, no matter your position, as long as your intention is to serve the people, it's all the same."
"I understand. You told me the same thing when I gave up being a police officer. Alright, how is your treatment going? When can you be discharged? I'll treat you to a meal. We haven't seen each other in a while. It's all your fault for being too busy with work."
"I call it being discharged from the facility. I'll ask Dr. Dong later. I'm not sure about the specifics yet!"
"Okay, call me when you have time!"
I said I would and hung up. I sat up, propped myself against a pillow, and drank a glass of water. Soon, Dr. Dong entered. He was a very handsome man with a sturdy build and a gentle demeanor.