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On the way back to Jiang Qiuying's home, the little girl was both scared and excited, chattering non-stop.
Zhang Lingyun, her childhood playmate, had been with her since kindergarten and they continued to attend the same school over the years. Zhang Lingyun had always treated Jiang Qiuying like a younger sister.
Ever since Zhang Lingyun's father, Zhang Shusen, became a leader in a certain department, it was unclear whether he had become arrogant, but Zhang Lingyun certainly seemed to soar in status.
Moreover, Zhang Lingyun not only had a powerful father but also came from a family filled with influential people.
Zhang Lingyun's grandfather was a veteran who had bravely crossed the Yalu River and fought against the southern monkeys. Now enjoying his retirement in Beijing, his aunt ran a company in Shanghai specializing in overseas business, reportedly making a fortune. His uncle was a leader in a state-owned enterprise and was quite impressive as well.
However, the Zhang family was not large; among several families, Zhang Lingyun was the only boy—a lone seedling in vast fields. Since childhood, he had been the family's treasure. If he quarreled with other children in kindergarten, his grandfather would personally go to their homes to demand an explanation.
Initially, Zhang Lingyun only acted tough at home. As he grew older and felt stifled by his family, he began to assert himself socially. With the halo of his family background, he gradually attracted a group of followers: Fathead Fish (a hefty guy), Stilt, Thin Monkey, Bucktooth, and others. These individuals also came from families with connections or wealth, forming a small force together.
Stilt's real name was Ma Shaoyong; his father was the deputy head of the Jinhe District Development and Reform Commission. Thin Monkey's real name was Hou Dezhi; his mother was a leader in the city's tobacco system. Bucktooth's real name was Gou Mingyou; his father was the head of Jincheng Real Estate. Fathead Fish's real name was Yu Dongping; his father was second-in-command of the city's power system while his mother was the general manager of Jinjiang Commerce... A group of troublemakers gathered together, fermenting mischief as if the entire Jiangcheng couldn't contain them.
These individuals weren't completely evil; they engaged in drinking, gambling, and other petty crimes. They often hung out at bars, went clubbing, or raced cars.
They were known at various precincts and police stations. Given their family connections and status, even when they got into trouble, it usually resulted in "light punishments for serious offenses and no punishment for minor ones," which only made these second-generation rich kids more arrogant and notorious.
There had once been an article by a self-media outlet claiming that Jiangcheng's "Five Young Masters" were involved in organized crime. It detailed many of their misdeeds of bullying others. The article caused quite a stir among ordinary citizens, prompting "relevant authorities" to investigate the matter and even alarming Lu Jiaqi's father and the deputy mayor overseeing public safety. However, the investigation concluded that aside from Ma Shaoyong being involved in one instance of intentional injury resulting in minor harm, it wasn't as exaggerated as reported by self-media outlets and ultimately fizzled out.
In contrast, the author of that article faced criticism from Jinhe Branch for education purposes, and their account was subsequently shut down by relevant platforms upon request from regulatory authorities.
The reason I found myself in this situation today was that I "had gotten involved with the big brother's woman!"
"Is that woman your cousin? I noticed everyone seems afraid of her?" I asked Jiang Qiuying.
Jiang Qiuying didn't answer me directly but instead asked, "My cousin is pretty, right?"
I nodded unconsciously.
But Jiang Qiuying suddenly changed her expression. "So what if she's pretty? She's just a tomboy! She's not my cousin; she's Zhang Lingyun's real cousin, the daughter of his uncle's family, named Lu Wei. Back in school, she was just average academically and wasn't afraid to fight with boys... Later, she joined the army and became a special police officer. After her discharge, she joined the police force and is now the deputy director of the Dongfeng Road Police Station."
She had never liked Zhang Lingyun since they were kids and often dealt with him because he used to play with me, which made her dislike me too...
Fortunately, she didn't make things difficult for you today. If she had taken you back, she would have interrogated you thoroughly; you wouldn't have gotten out in half a day.
That's how she handles Zhang Lingyun and his friends.
Her father is the second-in-command at the Provincial Military District. Although their family isn't on the same level as Ma Shaoyong's parents, her rank still gives her an edge, so she acts quite nonchalantly.
The most crucial thing is that Sister Lu is incredibly tough; she can handle Zhang Lingyun and his group without any problem. If any of them get into trouble and fall into her hands, they won't come out unscathed.
She may look young, but she's almost twenty-six. It's just that she lacks 'feminine charm,' so she's still single. Someone introduced her to a detective from the municipal bureau, and during their first date, she suggested they spar together. The result? She scared him off completely, and he refused to continue talking to her..."
Jiang Qiuying spoke softly, but the amount of information she shared was overwhelming.
Seeing me lost in thought, Jiang Qiuying's face turned red. She lowered her head and said weakly, "Zhang Lingyun and I are both from Mingjiang City, Dongyang County; we're from the same village, so we're quite close. We grew up together. I don't know whose parents first mentioned 'let's arrange a marriage between our families.' It was just a joke back then; who knew he would take it seriously now?
I'm almost fed up with him!" She glanced at me from the corner of her eye as she spoke.
When I didn't respond, she inexplicably became flustered and pulled my arm. "Did you hear everything I said?"
I snapped back to reality. "What?"
Jiang Qiuying remained silent as we arrived at Xishan Villa District. She warmly invited me to her home, and feeling unable to refuse her hospitality, I followed her inside.
The busy Deputy Director Jiang was not at home. Madam Jiang greeted me affectionately, saying, "Xiao Lin is here! The old man was just talking about you, saying that if you take action, that girl from the Lu Family will surely be cured..."
"Elder Jiang saw me come in and called out from upstairs, 'Lin Kid, come in and tell me how the Lu Family girl is doing!'"
Jiang Qiuying whispered softly, "My grandfather is not only your loyal supporter now but also your unofficial promoter. Anyone he knows gets an earful of praise about you...
By the way, please don’t mention what happened at the restaurant today!"
Mr. Zhao and the driver, Brother Qin, were also there, staying at the Jiang residence for a meal while chatting with Old Man Jiang for quite some time.
Mr. Zhao cautiously asked me, "Xiao Lin, do you have any research on hepatitis B?"
Before I could respond, Jiang Qiuying chimed in, "Yes, I wanted to ask you about that disease too. Our counselor has it as well. If you can figure out an effective remedy, I can show off in front of him!"
I asked Jiang Qiuying, "Does your counselor have hair loss?"
She looked puzzled. "What does hepatitis B have to do with hair loss?"
Mr. Zhao interjected, "The friend I know who has hepatitis B suffers from seborrheic alopecia. Now he only has a tuft of hair left on his forehead; the rest is basically gone."
Jiang Qiuying's interest was piqued. "Tell me more! Go on!"
I explained, "There is a type of hepatitis B caused by damp heat invasion. For instance, drinking heavily or eating a lot of meat in a short period can lead to a rapid increase in damp heat in the body. Alcohol is very warming and can generate heat, while meat is rich and greasy, which easily produces dampness. When alcohol and meat combine, it tends to create damp heat; most men who contract hepatitis B do so due to damp heat."
The characteristics of Damp-Heat Type Hepatitis B include a thick and greasy tongue, excessive oiliness in the hair, and many individuals experiencing seborrheic alopecia. Generally speaking, there is also a tendency for oily skin on the face.
Additionally, the stools are often unformed, leading to diarrhea, especially after consuming greasy foods. There is also a higher likelihood of developing eczema and shingles, and the scrotum tends to be damp.
Damp-Heat Type Hepatitis B indicates that the body is already filled with greasiness; however, there seems to be no aversion to greasy foods. One does not feel nauseous or vomit at the sight of oily dishes and appears to have a certain craving for meat and alcohol...
Jiang Qiuying interjected, "Once school starts, I’ll ask our counselor if this is the case!"
Mr. Zhao added, "I’ll also ask my friend about this. If it fits, I’ll take him to see you. He has always been treated by Western medicine and is quite resistant to Traditional Chinese Medicine."
Brother Qin drove me back to the Funeral Home, and it was nearly ten o'clock at night.
Brother Biao saw me return and kept mumbling, "You can just leave whenever you want now; the boss doesn’t care about you. Must be nice..."
After a long day, I was exhausted and casually promised Brother Biao that I would treat him to beer and skewers later, which finally silenced him.
There were no funerals taking place today; the Funeral Parlor on the first floor had no bodies stored and no one keeping vigil. For once, the two of us could get a good night's sleep.
The night was deep, and I was sound asleep.
Suddenly, with a loud crash, the glass of the street-facing window on the second floor shattered, jolting both me and Brother Biao awake from our dreams.
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