Chapter 254: Chapter 243: Should Not Discuss Politics with Women
Xiao Lin was massaging Wu Shuang’s ankle while giving her a disdainful look and said, "Miss, I’ve already answered this question for you earlier, and you still have the nerve to press on about it? I couldn’t even use my hands to block, and in the end, you got yourself so badly injured, yet you blame me? People shouldn’t be so shameless, though being shameless is a right for you women! Besides, don’t forget, I’m still helping you treat your wound right now. Is this how you treat your benefactor?"
Wu Shuang was quite furious, but she didn’t dare to erupt, even though she knew that Xiao Lin was right. At the last moment, she had cornered Xiao Lin and indeed had the thought of beating him up. Who would have thought that Xiao Lin, who she imagined couldn’t dodge, reacted in that instant, causing her to lose her balance...
Thinking of this, Wu Shuang’s anger seemed to ease a bit. From the beginning until just before her fall, she was attacking Xiao Lin, and some of her punches and kicks had actually landed on him. Xiao Lin’s shoulder still bore the mark of her footprint.
It’s just that, as a woman, she did have the right to be shameless, as Xiao Lin said, so...
Wu Shuang began to exercise this right.
"Are you even a man? So stingy!" Wu Shuang criticized Xiao Lin.
Xiao Lin could only smile wryly, recalling what Hua Qingyi had once said: when a woman calls you stingy or questions your manhood, she actually realizes that she might have gone too far and needs a graceful way out. Now, Wu Shuang found herself in such a situation.
Just as Xiao Lin wanted to say something, Wu Shuang started talking again.
"Can’t you just give in a little? What have you been doing these days? Is there anything you’ve done completely? Haven’t I always been the one cleaning up the aftermath for you? Especially this time, asking me, a dignified SWAT captain, to help a criminal organization? Am I not betraying the national emblem on my head?"
"For someone touted as Huaxia’s most elite special forces soldier, don’t you have any sense of right and wrong?"
Wu Shuang became more and more agitated, and although she did not shed tears from the pain earlier, her eyes now filled with tears, as if she had suffered a great grievance with no place to seek justice.
Xiao Lin realized that sometimes Hua Qingyi’s explanations weren’t entirely accurate. Hearing Wu Shuang’s voice break when mentioning Liang Feng, Xiao Lin solemnly said, "Since societal hierarchies have existed, so have criminal organizations. No matter which country in the world, such existences are inevitable. Rather than letting uncontrollable gangs grow, it’s better if they’re in my own hands. With Liang Feng as the backbone of Fei Feng Gang, I believe it won’t stray from the path I’ve envisioned. If Fei Feng Gang grows and becomes a menace, I can raise it today and surely destroy it another day, just like the Poison Dragon Gang!"
Wu Shuang knew that Xiao Lin was stating a fact. It’s better to control an uncontrollable organization than let it grow unchecked.
However, Wu Shuang still felt a bit resentful and retorted, "Don’t you know that the Poison Dragon Gang was supported by the Wang Family? You’re just competing with the Wang Family for territory, it’s your political struggle!"
Xiao Lin’s eyes widened and he spoke seriously, "I have never involved myself in political struggles. I only do what I believe needs to be done. As for whether the Poison Dragon Gang was backed by the Wang Family, I don’t care. All I need to know is that a criminal organization like the Poison Dragon Gang should be eradicated. Everything else is beyond my control!" Initially, Xiao Lin only thought about eradicating the Poison Dragon Gang, without any intention on the Wang Family, but things had turned out differently.
"You make it sound so easy. Hmph, dogs bite..." Wu Shuang quickly realized her words seemed inappropriate and immediately switched sentences, "The fact proves that you indeed gained benefits from this, and the Wang Family will be dragged down with a batch of officials inclined towards them due to the Poison Dragon Gang’s downfall. Just now, our director called me; the Yanjing Military Region plans to dispatch about two thousand troops to participate in tonight’s operation against the Poison Dragon Gang. From upper to mid-level officials, they’ll all be caught, and the Poison Dragon Gang will completely disappear from Yanjing’s stage. Moreover, the Wang Family will also decline because of this affair!"
"It’s just that the Wang Family doesn’t have a solid foundation. I guess you know, initially, the Hua Family also started as a criminal organization. After over a hundred years of management, who still remembers that the Hua Family was once Yanjing’s largest gang?" Xiao Lin said calmly, "As long as things benefit the country and the people, and don’t betray national interests, any sector can reach such a position. The Hua Family’s contribution to Yanjing’s development over these years is evident to all. Otherwise, the central government wouldn’t have entrusted Hua Muyun with such responsibility. This is the first time a local official has taken the top position in a direct-controlled municipality!"
"Men, always talking politics. Not discussing with you anymore!" Wu Shuang glared at Xiao Lin, then looked at her own ankle. Although her ankle was swollen, the pain had reduced significantly. Her whole ankle was red and she felt a warm current flowing in, and it even seemed smaller in size compared to before.
Xiao Lin smiled, chatting politics with a woman was indeed a big mistake, even a woman like Wu Shuang in the police force wasn’t that interested in politics. Discussing martial arts with her might be better.
"How long do you think it will take for my foot to heal?" Looking at the swelling in her ankle, Wu Shuang finally focused back on her injury. She had often seen other colleagues with twisted or injured ankles, and severe cases, like torn ligaments, usually took at least two or three months to fully recover.
"If I keep treating it, you’ll be able to walk like a normal person in three to five days. If you want to do intense exercises, it’ll take about a month, and it won’t relapse!" Xiao Lin replied earnestly.
"So fast?" Wu Shuang knew that for a dislocated ankle, it’s a blessing the ligaments weren’t torn. It’s definitely a severe sprain level, and to walk like a normal person would usually take at least a month, with a full recovery taking at least over two months. To not have a relapse is even harder.
"Believe me, and I’ll treat you, otherwise, spend a good ten days to half a month lying in bed!" Xiao Lin said noncommittally, feeling quite proud when discussing his expertise.
"Then how long will it take to treat the health issues you mentioned before?" Wu Shuang hadn’t forgotten the source of her dispute with Xiao Lin; it all started because Xiao Lin said she was sick, which was what led to her anger towards him. (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)