Chapter 532 The Objective
Chen Yang watched Wang Zhiqiang's retreating figure, a smug smile playing on his lips. He knew this guy would definitely return to the lakeside.
During the day, he had used his machine to map the terrain by the lake, and must have discovered something. He just hadn't revealed it because there were too many people around. Now, in the middle of the night, he was sneaking back to that place.
Chen Yang wasn't in a hurry. He slowly tidied his things, tucking the sharp scimitar into its sheath close to his body. Only then did he prepare to leave.
At this moment, Wang Zhiqiang had already reached the village entrance.
A look of impatience appeared on Wang Zhiqiang's face. He snorted, "These country bumpkins are truly annoying. What could have been accomplished during the day, I'm forced to drag it out until tonight. A bunch of idiots."
As Wang Zhiqiang was about to leave the village and head into the mountains, a voice suddenly rang out from a distance.
Someone holding a flashlight called out, "Who? What are you doing? What are you doing out so late at night?"
The voice was quite loud, and the person ran towards Wang Zhiqiang with the flashlight.
Wang Zhiqiang frowned. He hadn't expected anyone to be patrolling the village in the middle of the night, especially on such a cold night.
Wang Zhiqiang turned around and saw the villager, A Niu, running over quickly with a flashlight.
It was A Niu's turn to guard the village tonight. He swung his flashlight around. He thought nothing would happen and was about to return when he saw someone carrying a box, hurrying out of the village.
On such a cold night, who would be out at midnight?
A Niu shouted and chased after Wang Zhiqiang, swinging his flashlight. When he got closer, A Niu realized it was Professor Wang from the medical team.
During the day, Professor Wang had gone to the lakeside alone with a box to test for toxins. A Niu had even given Professor Wang a bag of food. He hadn't expected to see Professor Wang carrying his tools and going out alone again.
A Niu was filled with gratitude. He quickly spoke to Wang Zhiqiang, "Oh, Professor Wang, it's you! Did I scare you just now? I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
A Niu walked over respectfully and apologized to Wang Zhiqiang. Then, A Niu continued, "Professor Wang, where are you going so late at night?"
"Ah, I know. Aren't you going to the lake again? Thank you. You're truly dedicating yourself to the patients in our village, working tirelessly."
"How about this, Professor Wang? We occasionally encounter wolves here at night. I'll get a few people to go with you. Please don't refuse. It's dangerous to walk the mountain road alone."
After hearing this, Wang Zhiqiang's face completely showed impatience. His voice became hoarse, and he stared at A Niu, saying, "Why do you insist on courting death?"
A Niu was stunned by the voice. He scratched his head and said to Wang Zhiqiang, "Professor Wang, what's wrong with you? You look a little strange now."
Wang Zhiqiang suddenly reached out and grabbed A Niu's neck. Although A Niu was very strong, and Wang Zhiqiang was just a seventy-something-year-old man, at this moment, Wang Zhiqiang lifted A Niu with one hand.
A Niu was finally terrified. He struggled violently and said to Professor Wang, "Professor Wang, Professor Wang, wake up! It's me, A Niu! I even brought you food today. Wake up! Someone, help! Something's wrong, Professor Wang has gone mad too! Someone, come quickly!"
A Niu tried his best to shout for help, to send a distress signal, but Wang Zhiqiang gave him no chance.
Wang Zhiqiang's fingers suddenly squeezed, and with a "crack," A Niu's neck was directly broken, and he was dead.
Wang Zhiqiang snorted and casually threw A Niu's body aside. With a "whoosh," A Niu's corpse was flung far away to the vegetable patch on the north side of the village.
Wang Zhiqiang stepped forward and crushed the flashlight with a "smash." Then, he quickly ran towards the valley along the path he had taken at noon, carrying his box.
A few minutes later.
Chen Yang, carrying his backpack and wearing combat gear, also walked out of the village. As he stood at the village entrance, Chen Yang sniffed the air and his brows furrowed deeply. It seemed like a murder had occurred here before!
Chen Yang glanced around, then paid it no further mind. His body was light, and he quietly moved towards the direction Wang Zhiqiang had gone.
Chen Yang's movements were strange. He employed the Heavenly Walking Secret Art. In the darkness of the night, his figure was impossible to track.
Meanwhile, at Qin Ming's house, Li Gang tossed and turned, unable to sleep. He was already weak and couldn't warm his bed. Now, with his anger churning, he was even more restless.
Finally, Li Gang threw off his covers and got up.
He walked furiously towards Chen Yang's room. He was determined to drive Chen Yang out and take over Chen Yang's room himself.
He, the young master of the Li family, why should he not enjoy good conditions? Why should he suffer like this? If Chen Yang didn't agree, he would threaten and bribe him with a hundred thousand yuan. He didn't believe this security guard wouldn't agree.
Li Gang huffed and puffed as he walked towards Chen Yang's room. When he reached the door of Chen Yang's room, he saw Zhou Shanshan also standing at Chen Yang's door, reaching out to knock.
Seeing this, Li Gang felt a pang of envy and jealousy. He walked over and said sarcastically, "Oh, Junior Sister Zhou, are you feeling lonely? Come to see that smelly security guard again?"
Zhou Shanshan turned to see Li Gang and said, "I wanted to ask him some questions, but I've been knocking for two minutes and Chen Yang hasn't opened the door. Is he not in the room?"
Li Gang sized up Zhou Shanshan. She was wearing a complete outfit, not pajamas, so it seemed she really just wanted to chat with Chen Yang.
Seeing this, Li Gang's anger subsided a little. He said, "Move aside, let me."
Zhou Shanshan was a bit surprised. Then she saw Li Gang "bang" his foot against the lock. With a "crack," the door opened.
Li Gang was extremely pleased with himself and said to Zhou Shanshan, "See? I still have strength. I'm a man too. When I went back today, I studied methods of kicking down doors. How did those people on TV kick them open with one kick? Why couldn't I?"
"Later, I realized there are methods to kicking down doors. When kicking, you need to aim at the lock. Then, one kick will open it."
Li Gang proudly explained his experience with kicking down doors, expecting praise and admiration from Zhou Shanshan.
However, Zhou Shanshan paid Li Gang no mind. She pushed the door open and went inside, only to find that the room was indeed empty. The window was slightly ajar, indicating that Chen Yang had left through the window.
Zhou Shanshan became puzzled and said, "Huh? What is Chen Yang up to? He has a perfectly good door but chooses to leave through the window. And where is he running off to in the middle of the night?"
Li Gang clapped his hands and said with conviction, "I know! This guy must have gone to steal something. He, a security guard, followed us to Qingshui Village. You have to consider why he's here."
"He didn't come to Qingshui Village to treat patients, yet he joined our medical team and refused to leave. I suspected he had some ulterior motive before, but now it seems this bastard has been hiding it very deeply!"
"He's using our medical team as a cover to do some shady, despicable things. No, I must catch him today and get to the bottom of it, to expose his true colors to all the villagers."