Wang Jianye roared with laughter, "Foolish! What's wrong with being an office director? Local power outweighs nominal authority. I'm in charge of this area, and without me, you really can't get things done!"
"You!" Gao Lu was furious.
She looked at Lin Fan, "Xiao Fan, at worst, we won't run this clinic anymore. I'll support you!"
Lin Fan's words just now had solidified her resolve.
"You'll support him? What a joke!"
Wang Jianye said sarcastically, "The moment you step out the door, I'll call my friends at the Bureau of Commerce. Let's see how many investigations your company can withstand!"
Gao Lu's brows furrowed. She believed her company had no issues, but if someone really wanted to investigate, they could find fault with anything.
This Wang Jianye was determined to crush them!
"Gao Lu, I'll give you one last chance. Kneel before me and serve me," Wang Jianye said lewdly.
*Boom!*
Lin Fan exploded with energy, lunging forward and grabbing Wang Jianye by the collar.
"What are you doing? I warn you, let go of me, or else..."
Wang Jianye trailed off as Lin Fan slapped him hard.
*Slap!*
*Bang!*
Wang Jianye's head hit the wall, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Gao Lu's heart sank. They had completely offended this man. Not only would their company and clinic be in trouble, but they might even face jail time!
"Good, good! You dare to hit me? You're dead today!"
Wang Jianye wiped the blood from his lip and laughed in anger.
He pulled out his phone, about to call the police.
"Wang Jianye."
Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open from the outside.
An old man carrying a basket of vegetables walked in, looking confused.
Lin Fan frowned. He recognized this old man; it was the one he had saved on the bus earlier.
"Cai, Director Cai!"
Seeing the old man, Wang Jianye quickly scrambled to his feet, a fawning smile on his face.
The old man looked displeased. "I could hear you shouting from far away. As a leader in the Health Bureau, what kind of conduct is this!"
"What happened to the injury on your face? Did someone hit you?"
Wang Jianye pointed at Lin Fan, "Director Cai, it's this ruffian!"
"He's practicing medicine without a license and tried to bribe me for a practicing certificate. I refused, so he attacked me!"
"I'm calling the police now to have him arrested!"
The old man's expression turned cold. "There are such ruffians these days? He must be severely punished..."
He turned and saw Lin Fan, and his voice abruptly stopped. He swallowed the rest of his words.
"The ruffian you're talking about is him?"
Wang Jianye nodded, "That's right! He's from Luofeng Village, named Lin Fan."
The old man's expression became strange. "You say he doesn't have a practicing certificate?"
"Yes!"
Wang Jianye glared venomously at Lin Fan. "Do you know how serious the crime of assaulting a leader is? Director Cai is here now. Let's see where you run!"
He then made to dial 110.
"Wait!"
The old man placed his hand on Wang Jianye's arm. "Is there some misunderstanding here?"
"Director Cai, how could it be a misunderstanding? Look at my face, it's all bruised. I'm your subordinate. Him hitting me is equivalent to hitting you!"
Wang Jianye was adding fuel to the fire.
"I'm not asking you. Shut up!" the old man reprimanded.
He then turned to Lin Fan with a smile, "Dr. Lin, this Wang Jianye is my subordinate. Is there some misunderstanding between you two?"
Wang Jianye was dumbfounded. What did Director Cai call this kid?
Dr. Lin!
A bad premonition surged in his heart.
Could this bumpkin know Director Cai?!
Lin Fan softened his tone. "Old sir, you should ask your subordinate what disgusting things he did, and then you'll know if it's a misunderstanding."
The old man frowned. He knew what kind of person Wang Jianye was.
He hadn't done anything too outrageous, and there were no public complaints, so he couldn't say anything.
He didn't expect him to provoke Dr. Lin today.
"Wang Jianye, what exactly happened?" the old man asked sternly.
Wang Jianye's mind raced. Judging by Director Cai's attitude towards Lin Fan, they were more than just acquaintances.
He changed his demeanor and bowed with a smile. "It's a misunderstanding, truly a misunderstanding. I accidentally fell just now; it has nothing to do with Dr. Lin."
The sudden change left Gao Lu stunned.
She looked at Lin Fan in disbelief.
Lin Fan sneered, "Wang Jianye, did I hit your brain silly? I was the one who slapped you."
Wang Jianye bowed and said, "Yes, yes! I misspoke, and I deserved it! Dr. Lin, you hit him beautifully!"
"Then tell me, why did I hit you?" Lin Fan wasn't letting this go. Wang Jianye was a scoundrel who deserved severe punishment to prevent him from harming others in the future.
"Dr. Lin, let's not involve Director Cai in our misunderstanding. I know what you need. I'll handle it for you!" Wang Jianye pleaded.
Lin Fan narrowed his eyes. "You weren't saying that just now."
"???"
The old man was confused, scratching his head.
"Hmph!"
Lin Fan snorted coldly. "Didn't you just say, in no uncertain terms, that if my girlfriend didn't sleep with you, you'd ensure we could never get a practicing certificate?"
Wang Jianye's back was drenched in sweat.
Lin Fan continued, "You also said that the moment we walked out of this door, you'd arrange for my clinic to be shut down and my girlfriend's company to be investigated."
"Do I need to remind you of the last request you made?"
Wang Jianye's legs turned to jelly. At this point, he had no other choice.
"Lin Fan, don't slander me! Even if you know Director Cai, you can't frame me!"
He put on a righteous act and roared.
Lin Fan sneered, saying nothing.
The old man's face had long since turned grim.
"Wang Jianye!"
The old man roared, "Dr. Lin has a benevolent heart. He's been treating the villagers for free these past few days because there's no medical insurance machine!"
"Someone like him would never slander a stranger!"
Wang Jianye swallowed. "Director Cai, you and he are..."
"Dr. Lin is my savior. Who do you think I'll believe?"
*Plop!*
Wang Jianye immediately knelt.
He had truly kicked a steel plate today.
He cursed inwardly: If you're the director's savior, why are you bothering with me, a small fry? You're toying with me!
"Wang Jianye, Wang Jianye, you've disappointed me so much!"
The old man glared, puffing out his beard. "From now on, you are suspended pending investigation!"
He then immediately called the relevant department.