allonlinenovel Chapter 224 The Antidote Was Stolen
Chapter 224 The Antidote Was Stolen
Tan Zhengchu looked out the window at the distant night and murmured, "Next, it's time to deal with those who are in the way."
His voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable coldness.
Lin Quan looked at his profile and felt a little uneasy, but he didn't say anything.
Tan Zhengchu's trust in Lin Quan never wavered.
Even though the last surgery was not performed in Shenzhen and Lin Quan was not the surgeon, the hospital in the United States maintained a video connection with Tan Zhengchu throughout the entire process and completed the surgery under Lin Quan's guidance.
Tan Zhengchu knew that Lin Quan was a medical prodigy whose abilities were beyond question.
Lin Quan sat at his desk, looked up at Tan Zhengchu, and said in a gentle but concerned tone, "Mr. Tan, you look good lately. It seems you're doing well?"
Tan Zhengchu smiled and said in a relaxed tone, "It's fine, but I've been feeling a bit tired lately. The medicine you gave me before doesn't seem to be as effective as before."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "I used to be full of energy, but now I often feel tired, and sometimes even carrying Xiaoxue is difficult."
Lin Quan frowned slightly, his tone serious: "President Tan, have you been on a trip with Xiaoxue recently? Did you have too much fun, plus... your intimacy was unrestrained, causing the medicine to lose its effectiveness?"
Tan Zhengchu raised an eyebrow, a smile playing on his lips, and frankly admitted, "It's a honeymoon, after all, so you have to put in some effort. Being with Xiaoxue has definitely weakened my self-control quite a bit."
Lin Quan sighed, his tone filled with worry: "If these symptoms appear, it means the medicine has become ineffective. The virus will multiply exponentially, and its rate of consumption will accelerate. Mr. Tan, you need to take care of your health."
Tan Zhengchu remained calm, seemingly unconcerned about the threat of the virus.
He raised his hand to look at the ring on his ring finger, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes: "Dr. Lin, you know, I've said it before, even in death, I want to have beautiful memories with Xiaoxue."
His voice was deep and firm, as if he were recalling something: "Now, she is my rightful wife. We will be together for all eternity. This little illness is nothing."
Lin Quan looked at Tan Zhengchu, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.
He said in a low voice, "Mr. Tan, I admire your magnanimity, but the virus is no small matter. I will adjust the medication as soon as possible and try to control the condition."
Tan Zhengchu nodded, his tone relaxed: "With your words, I'm relieved."
He stood up, walked to the window, looked into the distance through the glass, and murmured, "Dr. Lin, do you know? Every day I spend with Xiaoxue is worthwhile. No matter how powerful the virus is, it can't take away my happiness."
Lin Quan remained silent for a moment, then finally said softly, "President Tan, I will do my best to help you. You and Xiaoxue will definitely have a long and happy life together."
Tan Zhengchu turned around, a smile playing on his lips: "Then I'll leave it to you."
Just then, the laboratory door was suddenly pushed open.
Lin Quan's students rushed in, pale-faced and trembling: "Professor Lin, something terrible has happened! The lab has been hacked, and all the equipment has been destroyed!"
Lin Quan suddenly stood up, his brows furrowed: "What? The lab has a facial recognition system, how could it have been hacked?"
Tan Zhengchu's eyes instantly turned cold, and his tone was low: "Let's go take a look."
The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, all personally invested in by Tan Zhengchu. Entry requires strict facial recognition, ensuring extremely high security.
The laboratory was also extremely well-sealed, making it difficult for outsiders to detect any activity inside.
The three of them rushed to the laboratory, and the sight before them made everyone gasp.
The laboratory was in a mess; equipment was smashed to pieces, and glass shards and documents were scattered on the floor.
Researcher Xiao Ma collapsed to the ground, bleeding from his forehead, and was unconscious.
Lin Quan immediately knelt down to check Xiao Ma's injuries, his tone urgent: "Quick, carry him out for treatment!"
Several assistants quickly stepped forward and carefully carried the pony out.
Lin Quan stood up, his gaze sweeping across the laboratory, when suddenly his expression changed: "Where's the antidote? The antidote I just made is gone!"
Tan Zhengchu's eyes suddenly turned cold, his voice filled with suppressed anger: "It seems the intruders are after the antidote."
He looked around, trying to find some clues.
The lab door lock was intact, indicating that the intruder had clearly entered using the facial recognition system.
Tan Zhengchu's brows furrowed more and more as he said in a low voice, "This person knows the laboratory very well, and may even be familiar with our security system."
Just then, the third brother rushed in, panting, and said, "President Tan, I just chased after her and only saw a woman wearing a black butterfly mask get into the car, and the car has already driven away!"
Tan Zhengchu's eyes turned cold, and his tone was decisive: "Third brother, you keep an eye on her. Send a few brothers to follow her. You must find out her identity."
The third brother nodded and immediately turned to arrange manpower.
Lin Quan's expression remained grim as he said in a low voice, "President Tan, the antidote has been stolen, and our plans have been completely disrupted. If we don't retrieve it as soon as possible, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Tan Zhengchu's gaze darkened, his tone calm yet tinged with coldness: "Don't worry, she can't escape. Anyone who dares to touch my things will pay the price."
His voice was low, yet it carried an undeniable sense of pressure.
The atmosphere inside the laboratory was so heavy it was almost suffocating.
At this moment, the third brother took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Tan Zhengchu, his tone somewhat hesitant: "Mr. Tan, this was left by that woman earlier. She said she wanted to give it to you personally."
Tan Zhengchu took the letter, his brows furrowing slightly.
He noticed that the handwriting on the envelope looked familiar, but he couldn't quite place where he had seen it before.
He opened the envelope, took out the letter, and his expression gradually became serious as he scanned the contents.
The handwriting in the letter matched that on the envelope—neat, strong, and exuding a cold, aloof air.
Tan Zhengchu whispered, "Only I can cure the virus in your body. If you want to live, let's talk in person."
Lin Quan stood to the side, and after reading the contents of the letter, his expression changed: "Those people really were after the medicine!"
He turned to Tan Zhengchu, his tone urgent: "Mr. Tan, I think you should go see her. Only she can save you now."
Tan Zhengchu's gaze remained fixed on the letter, his voice low and deep: "How long will it take to repurchase the equipment and replenish the medication?"
Lin Quan sighed, his tone heavy: "It will take at least several months. Moreover, those people deliberately timed it perfectly to leave us with no way out. Mr. Tan, your health may not hold out until then."
Tan Zhengchu frowned even more, the mysterious phone call he had received earlier flashing through his mind.