Chapter 2716 - 2778: Ambushed

Of course, Li Yifei still had to manage Yang Wei and the Web Addiction Treatment Center, and had to see it through to the end. The matter wasn’t complicated; with the power of the state apparatus, it was not difficult to investigate thoroughly. In fact, it was very simple. Within almost one night, they had almost fully investigated the matter, supplementing Li Yifei’s investigation, and with pressure from the city’s top leaders, there was hardly any resistance. Arrests were made where necessary, and those required to report to the Discipline Inspection Commission all did so without exception.

Alright, this ’without exception’ was limited to a certain level, since Yang Wei had been involved with too many people over the years. If they were all arrested, the political scene in Lin City would be shaken. Therefore, after consulting Li Yifei, it was decided to only arrest the most heinous wrongdoers. Even then, more than a dozen officials at various levels were invited to the Discipline Inspection Commission for tea—a cup they might find hard to leave behind.

Good and evil always find their reckoning; the road of righteousness is a tough one. Li Yifei stood at the Web Addiction Treatment Center, and Yang Wei and others were long gone, but the buildings remained. Inside, it was desolate and devoid of people. They were removing the sign at the entrance.

What’s laughable is that the Web Addiction Treatment Center surprisingly lacked all kinds of licenses. Almost all were fake licenses made by Yang Wei. Initially, it was illegal practicing medicine, but later, as its reputation grew, relevant departments found it hard to take action. After all, their leaders personally met with them and offered various encouragements. If they investigated at that time, it would be like slapping the faces of their leaders. For this reason, Yang Wei not only avoided punishment but thrived increasingly.

After the sign was removed, Li Yifei turned around and faced a dense crowd of parents. Naturally, the children receiving treatment inside the Web Addiction Treatment Center had to go home, but many were terrified after experiencing electric shocks. Therefore, special guidance was provided before notifying their parents to come pick them up. Upon learning the truth, most parents regretted their actions, although a small portion remained indifferent.

Li Yifei was powerless. He could beat them up or use means to make them suffer, but what good would that do? Unless these parents truly realized from their hearts that sending their children illegally to a so-called Web Addiction Treatment Center was wrong, that children have their own rights, and that internet addiction isn’t a disease... At this point, many parents might argue that internet use or gaming genuinely affects their children’s health and study, especially the latter. For most ordinary parents, things like nearsightedness or fatigue might not matter much, but poor academic performance is an absolute red line.

However, not everyone is suited for studying. Even if the intelligence isn’t low, it doesn’t mean one will excel academically. For every child that studies well, there must always be those who don’t. Most people remain mediocre their whole lives. But Li Yifei wouldn’t say this, nor would he want to. Which parent doesn’t hope for their child to be outstanding?

Some parents believe that giving birth is enough. If they don’t grow up well, it’s the child’s fault, or there are those rooted in superstition, believing in certain teachings and forcing their children to follow suit. They might as well be raising dogs or cats, as their so-called love is entirely distorted.

With a sigh, Li Yifei didn’t even want to talk to these parents. Otherwise, he feared losing control of his emotions, leading to a tirade.

The children were genuinely grateful to Li Yifei. Without him, many of them might still be suffering, enduring inhumane punishment. So, their gratitude towards Li Yifei was heartfelt. As for having experienced such events and witnessed such conclusions, the question was how many could truly awaken and choose a relatively correct path in life... For children from ordinary families, studying wasn’t the only path, but it was one of the few ways to compete fairly with children from wealthy families. It’s a relatively fair route to compete on the same starting line. When saying relatively fair, it’s because affluent individuals can provide their children with premium services from an early age: in lifestyle, education, understanding of the world, and so on.

There are ways to succeed without studying, many ways, but they may require harder work and more effort. However, putting in over a decade’s worth of effort in studying might change one’s entire life. Sadly, many children don’t understand this principle. If you wish to choose mediocrity for life, you may freely choose. If you truly want to change your future, then studying is not a bad choice.

Hidden within the above passage is a huge lie... and that’s just studying—simply earning a college or graduate degree isn’t enough. Learning requires excellence, learning to the extreme, to truly change one’s destiny and that of their family. Of course, Li Yifei didn’t voice these thoughts. He just glanced at the parents of those children, many of whom were wiping tears, apologizing to their children. Perhaps this was a good transformation.

Shaking his head, Li Yifei turned and got into a car. The Li family guards followed suit, and several cars didn’t linger. Li Yifei also declined Ning Tao’s invitation, heading directly to the provincial capital airport. As for Ning Tao and the others, Li Yifei didn’t have much advice—they had already risen to that echelon; what counsel did they need? What advice could Li Yifei possibly offer, whether good or bad? They sought it themselves.

At the airport, as Li Yifei was preparing to board, he received a call. Su Mengxin had been attacked; her condition was unclear, and she was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment.

Hearing this, Li Yifei’s mind buzzed, losing the ability to think for several seconds. His temples throbbed, pupils suddenly contracted. After a long moment, he reacted. Su Mengxin had been in an accident; she was attacked! Li Yifei hurriedly asked where Su Mengxin had been attacked, the reply being in West Province, not far from East Hill Province. Li Yifei immediately had the crew change the flight path, applying for a re-route. But it happened that West Province was experiencing extreme weather, leading to a temporary airport closure. Despite this, Li Yifei couldn’t care less. He instructed the crew and Li family guards to stay behind, deciding to fly there himself as quickly as possible.

"Master, I’ll fly with you; I have more flying experience!" the captain requested.

"Alright!" Li Yifei didn’t say much, the plane took off. Li Yifei contacted his family, who had just found out. Xu Yingying added: "Husband, it’s best if you can go. Mengxin was attending a project bid when she was attacked. The suspect might be one of the other bidding companies. Her injury cannot be in vain!"

"I understand. You don’t need to worry; I’ll handle it!" Li Yifei stated.

"We know; we’re relieved if you can go. After arranging home affairs, we’ll also come over. Husband, stay safe!" Xu Yingying said.

Li Yifei acknowledged: "Alright, keep it this way; I’ll let you know upon arrival."

"Okay, okay!"

Hanging up the phone, Li Yifei received the documents during the flight. He briefly skimmed through it. This time, Su Mengxin was participating in a bid for a technology project worth a billion. The amount wasn’t substantial, at least not by the current standards of Li family assets—it wasn’t much, but it was worth entering. With the Li family’s sizable industry, they need to expand into more provinces and cities, otherwise their territory will eventually reach saturation. Hence, this bid was significant, led personally by Su Mengxin to open up the market.

With Su Mengxin leading, it was naturally high-level. Now it seemed hopeful that the Li family would secure the bid, but competitors weren’t weak, including multinational companies and local high-tech firms, making it not entirely assured.

From the documents, nothing special was apparent. Business competition doesn’t require personal attacks... Li Yifei immediately contacted the members accompanying Su Mengxin, only to learn that two had unfortunately died. The other two, one was in critical condition, and one slightly conscious, recalled the incidents with Li Yifei.

A truck carrying rubble hit Su Mengxin’s vehicle and the business car behind it; the two vehicles carried ten people in total. Su Mengxin sat in the rear of the first car. The driver died on the spot, the co-driver was seriously injured, and Su Mengxin was slightly more fortunate, still undergoing emergency treatment. The second the vehicle was hit, it bounced instead of staying unmoved. Otherwise, once the truck flipped over, it would have crushed their car on the spot. Not even a miracle could help if the car was flattened.

Li Yifei felt a chill hearing this. Uncertain of Su Mengxin’s condition, he could only hurry to her side. Whether the truck driver intended it or it was simply an accident needed investigation and judgment. The only assurance was that the truck driver fled after the crash. After he opened the door, he ran. Su Mengxin’s team, after recovering, quickly called for an ambulance to save her.

Hence, no one noticed the truck driver, especially when one saw the driver as possibly a young man in his twenties. Anyway, he seemed young when seen. Post-crash, he ran away immediately.

Was Li Yifei angry? How could he not be? It was his wife, Su Mengxin. She had an accident. Though she didn’t die, she hadn’t escaped danger either. Li Yifei was more anxious than anyone, but anxiety was one aspect. The event had already occurred; handling it was key. First, he needed to reach the hospital. First, he needed to arrive in West Province.

Clearly, Li Yifei wouldn’t spare anyone who dared harm his wife, no matter who they were, regardless of their background!

An hour later, the plane landed, and Li Yifei quickly headed to the hospital. Midway, he received good news: Su Mengxin was rescued successfully, temporarily out of danger, and sent to the ICU for observation and follow-up treatment. This accident had damaged her cervical and lumbar vertebrae and multiple bones throughout her body. Under normal recovery, there could be risks to her lumbar vertebra, potentially leading to paralysis. However, with Li Yifei around, this possibility was nearly non-existent.