Of course, it's just a thought.

Only Liu Zheng dares to deliver, and Bloody Restaurant wouldn't dare to serve.

Once the Red-crowned Crane signed off on the delivery, Liu Zheng took it and Lu Tong straight to the clinic.

The Red-crowned Crane was half-dead from being taxed by the restaurant, and Lu Tong was both internally and externally injured from abuse, although disguised so it wasn't visible; it was perfect for Doctor Nile to treat them.

Back in the lounge, as soon as he opened the door, a hoof came flying towards him.

But Liu Zheng was prepared, blocking with two bottles of Golden Standard Wine held in front of him.

"Get me two more bottles of Golden Standard, or you're definitely not dodging a beating today."

Niu Ma snatched the bottles and said viciously.

"It's not like I stole it, why don't you go beat up Ghost Hand?"

He complained.

"You dare talk. I used to steer clear of it, but because you got chummy with it, it started pushing its luck. Otherwise, would it dare steal my wine?"

Niu Ma glared.

Have to admit, his reasoning was sound this time.

"You're only talking reason because you can't beat it."

Liu Zheng muttered under his breath.

"What did you say?"

"I said, wise words from the boss."

He respectfully offered two more bottles of Golden Standard.

"Do I need you to say it?"

Niu Ma said arrogantly.

"By the way, where did Ghost Hand go?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Drank my wine, ate my food, and disappeared. I bet it's in some corner puking now."

"It won't cause trouble again, will it?"

He was a bit worried.

"How would I know? I'm not its dad. If you're worried, go find it yourself."

Niu Ma hugged the bottle and went back to drinking on the haystack.

He's not as compassionate as Liu Zheng; now, besides his wife and a few others, he doesn't care about anyone.

"How can I find it when I can't even get out?"

Liu Zheng shook his head.

Even if he accepted an order, he can't wander around the restaurant, or he'd be the one causing trouble.

Oh well, children have their own blessings, and last time it was just an extra "X" on the back of his hand, at worst another one on the palm.

He sat back on the small stool and started reading the newspaper.

"Where's that old game console of yours? Got bored of it?"

Niu Ma asked upon seeing.

"Gave it away, the new one hasn't arrived yet."

Liu Zheng replied.

"Why didn't you give it to me, the boss?"

Niu Ma was displeased.

"Boss, are you sure you can play?"

He raised an eyebrow at Niu Ma's hoof.

"You don't worry whether I can play, giving good things to outsiders, this bad trend must be stopped!"

Niu Ma said righteously.

"Alright, alright, I'll get you one too eventually."

Liu Zheng said helplessly.

"Hmm?"

When he glanced back at the newspaper, he suddenly found an interesting report.

"Hospital's large stock of 'meat' stolen, offering bounty to the public for clues, Security Department and Health Department may conduct joint investigation."

"Hospital" and "meat," these two words immediately caught his attention.

Liu Zheng read the detailed content carefully; the exact time of the incident wasn't mentioned, only said to be not long ago.

But he still keenly felt this matter might be related to Bai Tianshi's disappearance.

Thinking of this, he immediately called Ace.

"Brother Pai, two things. First, help me buy more game consoles to place in the clinic."

Liu Zheng said.

"No problem, what's the second thing?"

"Do you know about the hospital's large stock of 'meat' theft?"

He asked.

"No idea. Hold on, I'll ask someone."

Ace hung up, then called back after a while.

"I asked, there is such a thing. Brother Zheng, what do you want to know?"

He asked.

"When did this happen?"

"The hospital reported it as two months ago."

Ace replied.

Two months ago, which aligns with Bai Tianshi's disappearance time.

"But the Second Bureau of Criminal Investigation thinks this time is definitely incorrect, the actual time should be much earlier."

Ace added.

"How come?"

"Brother Zheng wouldn't know, the case wasn't reported by the hospital itself, but after it was in the newspaper, we proactively asked, only then did the hospital have to report it."

Ace explained.

"Oh? This makes it a bit interesting."

Liu Zheng thought to himself.

"Intriguing isn't it? So the Second Bureau of Criminal Investigation thinks the hospital either doesn't want their dirty laundry aired, or there's something shady, or both."

"Will the Second Bureau of Criminal Investigation continue investigating?"

He asked.

"Yes, a big case in the newspaper without a conclusion is definitely unacceptable. And if they don't find something, how could they ask the Health Department and hospital for benefits? Everyone gets sick."

Ace spoke bluntly.

"But there's a lot of resistance because the hospital is not cooperating. The Second Bureau of Criminal Investigation can't force it. Their deputy director is already in talks with the Health Department, planning to have the Health Department issue a document requiring hospital cooperation."

"If that doesn't work, it might be reported to the Office. If the Office can't handle it, then it has to be submitted to the council."

"Isn't it submitted to the Supreme Councilman?"

Liu Zheng asked, puzzled.

"This small matter couldn't possibly bother him, approval from the council is enough. Unless the hospital disobeys even the council's orders, then, haha."

Then it wouldn't be mere rebellion, it must be dealt with seriously.

"Hmm..."

He pondered.

The hospital must also be feeling the pressure; they should all be busy tidying up this mess lately.

If Bai Tianshi is indeed involved, then he's either been destroyed already or on the path to destruction.