Chapter 961: Operation in Progress

If it were a normal secret arrest, coordinating through official channels might actually yield better results.

For instance, by using the Health Commission’s training programs to directly enroll the relevant doctors, even if they’re absent from the hospital momentarily, it wouldn’t arouse the suspicion of their contacts.

However, now the situation in USA is unclear, and Lu Chuan and the others still don’t know who else might be involved in this.

Therefore, using this method could potentially backfire.

Of course, leveraging connections in Haizhou City might still be feasible, but this would make the target too obvious, considering he’s just an internal medicine doctor in USA.

Ultimately, Lu Chuan decides they will carry out the secret arrest themselves.

Then, they plan to interrogate the doctor on-site in USA and monitor him for 24 hours afterward.

It’s almost end of work hours at the City People’s Hospital, and Lu Chuan and his team have been waiting inside for over half an hour.

"Almost time to clock out, no more appointments inside, just confirmed."

Chen Jiang dispatched someone to check inside, and the doctors will soon finish their shifts.

Currently, they’ve identified two facility doctors, one internal and one surgical.

According to the clues gathered, the internal medicine doctor is responsible for examinations, while the surgical doctor likely handles operations.

Today, Lu Chuan and his team prepare to secretly arrest the internal medicine doctor.

"He’s out!"

Soon, a tall middle-aged man appears in their view.

After leaving the hospital, he heads straight to the parking lot on the left, driving off slowly in a white Volkswagen.

"Follow him!"

Lu Chuan’s team can’t act within the hospital premises, as any issues arising there could expose them, so they plan to follow him home and arrest him near his residence.

Ma Guochao is naturally unaware that the police are already watching him.

He tunes into his favorite comedy show as usual on the car’s radio.

Ma Guochao feels he’s finally living the high life these past few years.

USA has a large population but is economically backward, so the hospitals’ benefits there aren’t very good either.

Poor benefits and too many patients made Ma Guochao quite busy in the past, but he hardly earned much.

Moreover, since he isn’t a leader, his aloofness has caused some colleagues to ostracize him at the hospital.

He’s worked for most of his life without gaining a title, still just an attending physician, not even an associate chief physician.

But it doesn’t matter, he’s made quite a bit of money these past few years and deserves to enjoy life now.

After all, with every deal he makes, he earns 20,000 yuan, having already made 300,000-400,000 yuan.

But recently, for some reason, no one has contacted him...

Driving slowly, Ma Guochao returns to his residential area.

He seems to be arriving late today; the spots downstairs are all occupied.

USA doesn’t have any high-end residential areas, not even one with an underground parking garage, and Ma Guochao’s area is no exception.

Thus, Ma Guochao must park farther from his building.

"Let’s go, keep up!"

Lu Chuan’s team, trailing Ma Guochao’s car, already realized those spots were deliberately occupied to ensure his safety.

Ma Guochao’s home includes two children, and his in-laws live with him, so there are many people.

If the arrest happens in front of his house, privacy can’t be maintained.

Less than 50 meters from his building, Ma Guochao finds a parking spot.

After securing the car, Ma Guochao steps out only to spot two young men beside him.

"Mister, got a lighter? Care for a light?"

One holds out a cigarette, gesturing he hasn’t any flame.

Though a bit reluctant, Ma Guochao hands over his lighter.

One steps forward, prompting Ma Guochao to expect him to borrow his phone, but they suddenly speed up!

Quickly pinning him, a van arrives, its door wide open; within seconds, he’s inside the vehicle.

"Go!"

Kidnap?

Ma Guochao is bewildered.

Is this really a kidnapping?

"Guys! Guys! Who are you? Want money?"

Terrified, Ma Guochao slumps in the seat, begging: "I have money, over hundreds of thousands; it’s all yours if you spare me."

Ma Guochao can’t believe such brazen daylight kidnapping exists.

However, not one person inside responds as the van heads forward.

Soon they’re in a more remote area.

But the van’s windows are covered in dark film, leaving Ma Guochao clueless about his whereabouts.

"Ma Guochao?"

Chen Jiang has been sitting behind Ma Guochao all along.

Startled by Chen Jiang’s words, Ma Guochao shudders; knowing his name means this was planned, causing his legs to give out.

"Sirs, please! Don’t harm me, how about I withdraw funds from the bank? I can transfer you every penny in my account, promise, I won’t make you come for nothing!"

Bank savings?

"Ma Guochao, do I need to explain how you got that money?"

Hmm?

Ma Guochao is puzzled; why would kidnappers ask that?

Just take the money; why concern yourself with its origin?

But as Chen Jiang flashes his badge, Ma Guochao nearly dies of fright!

More terrifying than the kidnapping, facing the police badge makes his heart race.

"Y-you-you... you are police?"

Chen Jiang regards him humorously: "Ma Guochao, why does knowing we’re police frighten you more than thinking we are kidnappers?"

"Ah... no-no-no... just surprised, surprised..."

Surprised?

"Ma Guochao, since we’ve found you, we naturally have evidence!"

Suddenly, Chen Jiang’s tone turns stern.

"Do I need to tell you how you acquired those funds? You know full well! Clarify everything, and you’ll be fine!"

Clarify?

Ma Guochao’s not a fool; if he clarifies, he’s surely headed for jail?

This time is different; the police are right beside him.

What to do?