"Why does this keep happening again and again? In my previous life, my senior brother lost his job like this, and it ruined his life! And now, in this life, it's even worse. In less than two days, he's already in a cell! I've been reborn for just two days, and I've already landed in the hospital, while my brother is in a cell because of me! It's like society is conspiring against me with deep malice! Is this some twisted form of divine intervention? Is God helping this demon?"
A sense of powerlessness engulfs him entirely.
"No, I refuse to lose again this time! I will never admit defeat!" He roars internally. "God has given me a chance to right all my wrongs, to defeat this demon! The real show is just beginning, Lin Beifan, just wait for me!"
"I will repay the pain you caused me tenfold, a hundredfold!"
On the other side, Lin Beifan was also deep in thought.
Even though one of the protagonist Xiao Chen's right-hand men has been neutralized, it's far from time to let down our guard. After all, he's the true favored one of fate—he won't be defeated so easily. Give him even a moment's respite, and he'll bounce back stronger than ever.
As for taking matters into his own hands... well, that's just wishful thinking. Lin Beifan understands that he's not just up against one protagonist, but several, along with numerous villains. These adversaries are highly skilled and seemingly shielded by destiny. Any small slip-up on his part could be swiftly capitalized on by them, leading to severe consequences.
They may suffer setbacks, but they can afford to lose many times. This battle is far from over.
But the moment you falter, it's all over. Therefore, you must not leave any traces, no room for error. Every move must be executed flawlessly, leaving no evidence behind. If you can't handle it alone, seek assistance from others.
Regardless, the objective remains the same—maintain cleanliness. While claiming invincibility might be too bold, striving for near-invincibility is essential. Furthermore, he felt that personally executing his plans would be beneath him, falling short of the standard of a true villain.
In his past life, he manipulated various schemes to toy with these protagonists, instilling fear in their hearts. He was known as the Chaos Demon King—the master of manipulation. Could it be that even with a second chance, and potentially more abilities, he's still unable to outwit them?
"Let's take it slow, no need to rush."
Lin Beifan arrived at Song Hospital with a sense of contentment.
At that moment, Song Yuqing was engrossed in handling Zhao Shiming's case, appearing quite occupied. Upon seeing Lin Beifan, he inquired, "I heard you were present at the scene and served as one of the witnesses. Can you describe what happened?"
"At the time, I happened to be visiting Xiao Chen at the hospital. As I approached the ward, I heard a piercing scream emanating from within, echoing throughout the building!"
"So, I rushed in along with the hospital staff. There, I witnessed Zhao Shiming holding a long, thick silver needle and thrusting it toward Xiao Chen's chest, perilously close to his heart, penetrating seven or eight centimeters deep—a truly harrowing sight."
"Afterward, Zhao Shiming was restrained by us and shortly thereafter, about 10 minutes later, the police arrived and apprehended him. That's essentially how things transpired."
Lin Beifan's account was straightforward, devoid of any exaggeration or understatement.
Song Yuqing furrowed her brow, expressing her confusion. "Why would Dr. Zhao want to commit such a heinous act? I've heard that the victim is his junior brother, and their relationship seemed quite amicable. There doesn't appear to be any discernible motive."
"During the arrest, Zhao Shiming insisted that he was attempting to save the victim, not harm him. However, using a large needle to perform a procedure so close to the heart raises serious doubts about his intentions."
Song Yuqing let out a sigh, grappling with the complexity of the situation. She found it challenging to reconcile the evidence with her perception of Zhao Shiming.
Despite her skepticism, she acknowledged the weight of the evidence against him. His actions, committed within the confines of a hospital and resulting in such serious injury, warranted a thorough investigation by the authorities.
Lin Beifan's question brought her back to the present dilemma. "How do you plan to address this situation?"
"Unfortunately, we don't have many options," Song Yuqing admitted with a sigh.
"Regardless of whether the situation becomes clear in the future, the damage to our hospital's reputation has already been done. No patient would feel comfortable seeking treatment from a doctor involved in such a serious incident. So, for now, we'll have to suspend him pending further investigation. If he's proven innocent later on, we can find a reason to terminate his employment."
"Let's put those troubling thoughts aside for now," Lin Beifan suggested cheerfully.
"It's dinner time! I found a newly opened restaurant nearby, and I've heard great things about it. Let's give it a try together!"
"Eating again? All you think about is food!" Song Yuqing teased, albeit with a hint of irritation.
"Are you coming along then?"
"Of course I am. After all, I need to replenish my energy to keep up with my weight loss plan!"
"Great! Let's head out then!" Lin Beifan exclaimed, eager to enjoy a meal with Song Yuqing.