Luo Ziling didn’t answer their questions according to their script; he only mentioned things that were beneficial to him.
He told the questioning officers that after he successfully helped Li Haiyang stand up again by using his medical skills and refined medicines to cure Li Haiyang’s disability, Li Haiyang felt that his medical skills and medicines could greatly assist Dragon Rise, and therefore hoped he could provide help.
Considering that Dragon Rise is a national treasure, Luo Ziling agreed to Li Haiyang’s request and sold several types of medicine to Dragon Rise at cost price.
While saying these things, Luo Ziling handed over the sales list provided to Dragon Rise, as well as the Lingyun Pharmaceutical Group’s wholesale list for external sales.
The sales price provided to Dragon Rise by Lingyun Pharmaceutical was ten percent lower than the external wholesale price and a full twenty-five percent lower than the normal sales price.
"The medicines provided to Dragon Rise are of higher quality, but the sales price barely ensures cost. If this is considered benefiting a vested interest, then I have nothing to say." Luo Ziling said calmly, "There’s another piece of data, which I’m sure you’re aware of, that at least three... no, at least more than five Dragon Rise soldiers’ lives were saved by the medicines I provided, and the injuries of more than a dozen wounded soldiers were healed. Of course, you can deny these facts because it’s possible other methods or medicines could also heal them; you can use your ignorance to deny the facts!"
Luo Ziling toyed with them nonchalantly, causing the faces of the two questioning officers to change once again.
But Luo Ziling didn’t care at all. After chuckling, he continued, "As for the status of a non-regular member of Dragon Rise, it’s mainly to facilitate my access to the Dragon Rise base to help treat Li Haiyang and other wounded soldiers. Without my treatment, Li Haiyang couldn’t have stood up again, and some soldiers wouldn’t have recovered so quickly. If you think that having non-regular members is abnormal behavior, then you can suggest canceling non-regular members and civilian staff in other departments. If you really cancel them, you would have made a great contribution."
"The situation where you helped Li Haiyang with treatment is a private matter." The colonel solemnly reminded Luo Ziling, "It’s personal feelings between you, don’t mix it with official business."
"Did Comrade Li Haiyang get injured for personal reasons? He was wounded fighting for the country, and his extensive injuries eventually led to paralysis." Luo Ziling righteously warned, "I will post what you just said online and let the public comment. The treatment for a meritorious soldier wounded in battle for the country leading to paralysis has turned into a private matter. I want to see how many people’s hearts your words will freeze, and whether your superiors will hold you accountable, hehe, today has truly broadened my horizons! Hmm!"
Luo Ziling’s threat immediately changed everyone’s face in the room.
His final "Hmm!" further infuriated the two questioning officers, who stood up in anger.
"Today, my horizons have also been broadened!" A cold snort came from the doorway, followed by the figure of Li Haiyang appearing at the entrance, "So, my decades of fighting for the country have all been private actions, my injuries are just my personal affairs, and seeking treatment for my paralysis is only related to myself. I want to know, if these words get out, how many soldiers’ hearts will they freeze? Do you deserve to wear this military uniform? Who instructed you to say these things?"
While saying these words, Li Haiyang walked directly to the colonel with two stripes and three stars on his shoulder, grabbed him by the collar, and asked menacingly, "I’ll take you to see your superior in a while, and I’ll ask how someone who dares to say such things is qualified to stay in the military?"
Held by his collar, the colonel nearly couldn’t catch his breath and struggled desperately, but Li Haiyang paid him no attention.
Ultimately, he lifted him off his feet and then threw him heavily to the side.
The Lieutenant Colonel hurried over to help, and they almost fell together.
Li Haiyang didn’t care at all; he moved to the side, picked up the phone on the table, and dialed it in front of the two stunned captains.
"Wu Haijun, your subordinates told me that my many injuries over the years were self-inflicted and solely personal actions. I want to ask you, when a soldier is injured while performing a mission, does the country just ignore them and let them fend for themselves, or else it’s abusing public resources for private gain? Hehe, no way, right? Your subordinates just said that; I heard it with my own ears. If you don’t believe me, you can come and verify it on-site. I know that there are audio equipment and recording capabilities in your inquiry room. Fine, I’ll wait here for you. If you agree with such statements, I will further question your superiors to see if this is how it’s perceived across your ranks and if you’re planning to ruin the foundation of the military."
After finishing this, without waiting for Wu Haijun’s reply, he hung up the phone.
He placed the receiver down forcefully, shattering the phone set.
Today, Li Haiyang came dressed in military uniform.
His presence was already daunting, capable of intimidating others even without anger. When angry, the murderous intent in his eyes could make an ordinary person collapse in fear.
This was the first time Luo Ziling had seen such an imposing presence and was quite astonished.
The two captains originally standing behind Luo Ziling couldn’t even meet his gaze after one glare, their legs going soft, let alone reprimand him.
Both the colonel and the lieutenant colonel were also frightened by Li Haiyang’s imposing presence, retreating to the side, too scared to utter a word.
"Impressive!" Li Haiyang approached Luo Ziling and patted his shoulder heavily, "You’re far better than those who only know how to play it safe without any backbone."
After saying this, he sat heavily on the chair beside him and invited Luo Ziling, "Come, sit down and have some tea with me."
Luo Ziling did not refuse; he sat down beside Li Haiyang and poured tea for the both of them.
But just as they took a couple of sips and the conversation hadn’t yet started, a few people entered from outside.
Leading them was a man with a golden star on his shoulder, the same as Li Haiyang’s rank, followed by several lower-ranking officers.
Upon seeing the man enter, Li Haiyang just glanced at him and said nothing.
Luo Ziling also didn’t mind and continued drinking tea with Li Haiyang.
"He is Wu Haijun, the direct leader responsible for investigating this case, the Chief of the Discipline Inspection Department." Li Haiyang pointed to the officer who had just entered.
"Old Li, what happened?" Wu Haijun asked Li Haiyang cautiously.
Li Haiyang looked at Wu Haijun, then pointed to the other officers standing nervously at the side: "Ask them yourself; I doubt they would dare lie in front of us!"
"What’s going on?" Wu Haijun frowned and asked the others.
The others dared not speak, mumbling awkwardly.
Seeing this situation, Luo Ziling couldn’t help but laugh.