149: Suspected of practicing medicine without a license

The moment the words fell, the entire office area plunged into a dead silence.

Everyone's expressions froze on their faces.

Lin Guodong's face, flushed red with anger, froze instantly; his roaring mouth remained half-open, looking like a male duck whose neck had been squeezed.

He was stunned for a full three seconds.

Then, as if he had heard the funniest joke of the century, he suddenly burst into a fit of shrill, wild laughter!

"Ha! Hahahaha!"

"You? Living in Qinglan Garden?"

He pointed at Lin Chao, laughing so hard that tears were almost coming out.

"Are you fucking kidding me?"

"With your pathetic look, you think you're worthy of living in Qinglan Garden? Do you know how much a square meter costs there? You wouldn't be able to earn it in your entire life!"

"You don't even draft a script for your bragging. Are you trying to kill me with laughter so you can inherit my cardboard box?!"

His words were filled with the utmost disdain and disbelief.

However, the smile on Lin Chao's face didn't fade in the slightest.

He just looked at Lin Guodong indifferently, as if looking at an unreasonable idiot.

"I'm actually quite curious."

He suddenly spoke.

"That someone like you has managed to survive until now."

"Why can't I live in Qinglan Garden?"

This counter-question was understated, yet it was like an invisible slap delivered hard to Lin Guodong's face!

Lin Guodong's laughter came to an abrupt halt!

His face instantly turned red and then pale, as colorful as a dye vat.

"You... you bastard!"

He sputtered "you" for a long time but couldn't utter another word, feeling a lump in his chest that wouldn't go up or down, making him feel like he was about to explode on the spot!

Humiliation!

This was blatant humiliation!

Lin Guodong trembled with rage. Knowing that continuing would only lead to further self-humiliation, he simply grabbed his cardboard box and turned to leave!

However, just then—

"Excuse me."

A steady and unfamiliar voice suddenly came from the company entrance.

Everyone looked over at the sound.

They saw several men in uniforms with serious expressions walking in with large strides.

The leader scanned the room with a sharp gaze before finally asking.

"Who is Mr. Lin Chao?"

All eyes in the office "swish"ed and focused on Lin Chao.

Lin Chao was also stunned for a moment, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.

He walked over, meeting everyone's gaze.

"That would be me."

The leader sized him up and then flashed his identification.

"Hello, we are from the Municipal Health Comprehensive Law Enforcement Squad."

"We have received a real-name report suspecting you of illegal medical practice. You need to come with us now to cooperate with the investigation."

"Boom—!"

As soon as these words were spoken, it was as if a bomb had been detonated in the crowd!

Illegal medical practice?!

The surrounding colleagues all gasped, their gazes toward Lin Chao instantly becoming incredibly complex!

And Lin Guodong, who was about to slink away, suddenly stopped in his tracks upon hearing those words!

He slowly turned around, looking at the uniformed men in disbelief, and then at Lin Chao.

Then, his eyes, which had already dimmed, instantly erupted with a light of wild joy!

Heaven is truly helping me!

He remembered!

He remembered stalking Lin Chao that day and seeing him come out of a traditional Chinese medicine shop carrying a large bag of herbs with his own eyes!

"I'll testify!"

Lin Guodong slammed the cardboard box onto the floor and rushed over in three steps, his face wearing a nearly distorted excitement!

"I can testify!"

He pointed at Lin Chao and shouted in a shrill voice.

"He is practicing medicine illegally! I saw it with my own eyes a few days ago; he went to a Chinese medicine shop and bought a large bag of herbs!"

He felt he had caught Lin Chao's fatal weakness, and his face turned red with excitement!

However... the law enforcement officers just looked at him silently with the kind of gaze used for an idiot.

"..."

The scene became very awkward for a moment.

The leader finally couldn't help but speak, a hint of helplessness in his tone.

"Sir, buying Chinese medicine does not equate to illegal medical practice."

"Perhaps he or his family members were feeling unwell and he bought medicine for treatment?"

Lin Guodong's expression froze instantly.

He was suddenly at a loss for words, sweating profusely in his anxiety.

"No! That's not it!"

He waved his hands frantically, eager to prove himself.

"I saw him too! I saw him carrying that bag of Chinese medicine and sneaking into Qinglan Garden!"

He thought this evidence was lethal enough.

But little did he know, as soon as he finished speaking.

A light chuckle came from the side.

Lin Chao was practically driven to laughter by his stupidity.

He turned his head, looked at Lin Guodong, and repeated each word with absolute clarity.

"I already told you."

"I live in Qinglan Garden."

"Is there a problem with me carrying medicine back to my own home?"

Lin Guodong was completely dumbfounded.

Lin Chao ignored him and turned his gaze toward the law enforcement officers with a calm expression.

"Comrades, may I ask who reported me?"

The leader shook his head.

"Sorry, according to regulations, we need to keep the informant's information confidential."

"But as the report's content is specific, we must conduct an investigation according to the law. I hope you can understand and cooperate."

Hearing this, Lin Chao nodded, not showing the slightest panic on his face.

"Alright."

"I'll cooperate."

He shrugged, his tone so calm he didn't sound like someone under investigation.

"All my relevant documents are at home."

He looked at them and suddenly smiled slightly, offering a suggestion.

"If you don't mind, you can come with me directly."

"It'll also be a good chance for everyone to see if I actually... live in Qinglan Garden."

Once this was said, the entire room went silent.

The expression on Lin Guodong's stupid face froze into a comical sculpture.

Go to Qinglan Garden to verify?

How did he dare?!

However, the law enforcement officers glanced at each other and felt that the proposal was quite reasonable.

The leader nodded, his tone still professional.

"That works."

"On-site evidence collection also aligns with our case handling procedures."

"Mr. Lin Chao, after you."

The corners of Lin Chao's mouth curled up into a meaningful smile.

He didn't even spare another glance at the completely petrified Lin Guodong, simply making a "please" gesture.

"Comrades, this way."

And so, amidst the complex gazes of all the Kangyang Group employees—a mix of shock, doubt, and schadenfreude...

Lin Chao, this newcomer who had just recently joined, calmly led several members of the Municipal Health Comprehensive Law Enforcement Squad out the company doors with large strides.

Leaving behind a dead silence and Lin Guodong, who stood there clutching his cardboard box, looking as if he'd been struck by lightning, completely dumbfounded... Qinglan Garden.

As the law enforcement vehicle slowly drove into this top-tier wealthy district of Jiang City, even the well-traveled officers couldn't help but show a hint of amazement in their eyes.

The tight security and elegant environment here all served to highlight its transcendent status.

Under Lin Chao's guidance, the car came to a steady stop beneath one of the premier buildings.

"We're here."

Lin Chao unbuckled his seatbelt and was the first to get out.

In the security booth at the entrance, a security guard in a crisp uniform saw Lin Chao and immediately stood tall, giving a respectful salute.

"Good morning, Mr. Lin."

Lin Chao nodded to him in response.

Seeing this, the law enforcement officers following behind were already seventy to eighty percent convinced.

Someone treated with such respect by the security at Qinglan Garden could not possibly be an intruder.

The group walked into the magnificent lobby and took the elevator straight to the top floor.

Lin Chao walked up to a heavy black walnut door and took his keys out of his pocket.

*Click.*

A soft sound.

The door opened.

He pushed the door open and stepped aside.

"Please, come in."

Several law enforcement officers filed in one by one.

What met their eyes was a spacious living room decorated in a simple yet grand style, exuding low-key luxury in every corner.

Spotless floors, tasteful furniture, and an excellent view from the balcony overlooking the entire river scenery of Jiang City.

All of this silently spoke of a single fact.

Lin Chao really lived here.

The lead officer took a deep breath, tearing his gaze away from the stunning river view, and became serious once again.

"Mr. Lin, where are your documents?"

Lin Chao smiled, as if he had long expected them to ask.

He walked to a storage cabinet in the living room, opened a drawer, took out a file folder, and laid out the items inside one by one on the coffee table.

Identity card.

Household registration booklet.

And... several gold-embossed certificates.

The most prominent among them were a Medical Qualification Certificate and a Medical Practitioner's License!

The leader took the documents and examined them closely.

Another younger officer immediately pulled out a law enforcement terminal and entered Lin Chao's certificate number.

With a *beep*.

The search results instantly popped up.

The younger officer's pupils shrank suddenly.

He subconsciously looked up at his leader, his voice carrying a hint of irrepressible shock.

"Captain... it's real."

"Lin Chao, male; he already passed the medical practitioner qualification certification last December..."

The information was indisputable!

The evidence was as solid as a mountain!