She abandoned her husband first, then her children, and was ecstatic after the divorce.

"But I never expected the retribution to come so quickly. One of my anesthetized patients experienced adverse reactions after the surgery. The family was completely unreasonable, insisting it was the hospital's fault and demanding an explanation. In fact, the hospital's procedures were flawless; everything was done according to regulations. But those family members wouldn't let it go and even exposed my acceptance of bribes, causing a huge scene in the hospital lobby. There were many people there, and someone filmed it and posted it online, and it spread like wildfire. The matter became a huge scandal, and Zhou Lan couldn't hide it from them at all!"

Zhao Long kept pulling at his hair with both hands, his voice filled with despair.

"Zhou Lan found out about this very quickly. After the hospital dismissed me, her people immediately took me away. They sent me to Jiangcheng. For the first two years, I was locked up like a prisoner, and I didn't get a full meal for days. The prolonged hunger and torment made my health deteriorate, and all sorts of health problems started to appear."

His eyes revealed a deep hatred for Zhou Lan. "But that woman was too perverted. When she saw that my body was failing, she actually found someone to treat me. After I recovered, she continued to torture me even more severely until I was no longer human. I was completely numb, and I didn't know what else I could do except listen to her. I was like a walking corpse, and she completely destroyed my will."

Zhao Long's body slid slowly down the wall and sat on the ground, staring blankly ahead.

"Later, Zhou Lan probably thought I had been tamed, so she helped me open a clinic. Ostensibly, it was a place to treat patients, but in reality, it was a transit point for her illegal drugs. Almost all the illegal drugs had to pass through my hands because the clinic was close to the port, making it convenient for me to meet and transport them. Moreover, there was a large basement under the clinic, where drugs that couldn't be moved in a short time were hidden. Even now, the basement is still full of those shady things."

Lin Qingran listened quietly to Zhao Long's story, her feelings indescribable.

Finally, she took a deep breath and said.

"and after?"

"Later, Zhou Lan was ruined by you guys, wasn't she?" Zhao Long said. "After that, I was completely abandoned by them and never contacted any of my superiors or subordinates again. Except for you pretentious people."

Zhao Long raised his head and glared fiercely at the bodyguards behind Lin Qingran.

Lin Qingran looked at Zhao Long, "How much do you know about Vincent's situation?"

Zhao Long raised his head, wiped his mouth with the back of his hand, a struggle flashing in his eyes, and finally spoke.

"I've told you everything I know. After Zhou Lan was sent to the mental hospital, I lost contact with them. I only heard her mention a foreign man named Vincent before, who seemed to be her business partner, but I really don't know the specifics."

After that, Zhao Long fell silent, and Lin Qingran did not speak again.

The dimly lit room was filled with a suffocatingly oppressive atmosphere.

Lin Qingran stared intently at Zhao Long, her gaze seemingly able to penetrate his very soul.

She keenly noticed the subtle changes in Zhao Long's expression when he mentioned Vincent—his eyes darted away, and his lips twitched involuntarily. These things convinced her that Zhao Long was hiding crucial information.

He is lying!

Lin Qingran took a step forward, her eyes instantly turning cold and sharp, her voice also seeming to carry a chill.

"Zhao Long, although you've said a lot, I don't think you've hit any key points. It's mostly just your blood and tears. Take my advice: don't take any chances. If you really know anything about Vincent, you'd better tell me now. You should understand that if he gets the chance to make a comeback, do you think he'll let you off easily, given his ruthlessness?"

Zhao Long's body trembled slightly, and a bitter smile appeared on his face, a smile full of despair.

He slowly raised his head, staring blankly at Lin Qingran, and said self-deprecatingly.

“Miss Lin, what do you think I have to hide now? Even if Vincent doesn’t come after me, I’ve already fallen to this state, and you’ll eventually take me to court. I’ll probably spend the rest of my life in prison, and maybe even be sentenced to death. What difference does it make to me whether he does it or not?”

Lin Qingran frowned slightly, a fleeting, almost imperceptible emotion flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

She crossed her arms, her tone slightly softened but still carrying an unquestionable air.

“Zhao Long, you need to understand that although everything you did before was forced by Zhou Lan, now that you've proactively provided clues, the court will definitely consider a lighter sentence. But if you insist on concealing Vincent's information, even if you go to prison, you won't have any peace in the future. You'll live in fear day and night, worrying about his revenge after your release. Are you really willing to live the rest of your life in fear and without hope? Or would you rather die at his hands someday without knowing why?”

Zhao Long's hands clenched unconsciously, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He was caught in a fierce internal struggle, and fear was evident in his eyes.

After a moment, as if he had made a great decision, he leaned forward slightly, got closer to Lin Qingran, and said in a low voice.

“Miss Lin, I can speak, but I really don’t know much about him. I can only tell you that Vincent’s background is exceptionally powerful. The forces behind him are intricate and complex, and as far as I know, the people he relies on have countless connections with the Fu family. I only overheard Zhou Lan’s conversation with someone else by chance, so I really don’t know the specifics. But I can sense that the waters behind this are very deep, so deep that once you get involved, it’s hard to escape unscathed.”

Lin Qingran's expression instantly turned serious.

Just as he had guessed when he arrived, this was indeed inextricably linked to the Fu family.

If Fu Xiuheng hadn't suddenly disappeared, the person talking to Zhao Long here today would have been Fu Xiuheng.

and many more.

Lin Qingran's eyes widened suddenly, and she turned to look at Zhao Long.

Something's wrong; Fu Xiuheng's mental state can't withstand any stimulation.

Zhou Lan knew about this, and Zhao Long, as one of Zhou Lan's important subordinates, probably knew as well.

So, when Zhao Long mentions the Fu family today, is he genuinely trying to tell the truth, or does he have other motives?

Lin Qingran's eyes sharpened.

As she sorted through the information she had gathered, she suddenly realized that some things were quite strange.

Zhao Long had already spoken, and said so much, so why did he suddenly stop talking when Vincent came up?

The more he acted this way, the more curious Lin Qingran became and the more she pressed for answers.

If Fu Xiuheng were here, the outcome would be the same.

Bringing up the matter abruptly, mentioning its connection to the Fu family, would make him seem suspicious. But if the person questioning him did so at his own request, it would seem perfectly reasonable.