Chapter 527: Chapter 511: Even Ants Can Fly Once They Grow Wings

Trust is a very luxurious thing; it often needs to be tested through life and death.

Coincidentally, what Feng Mu and Qian Huan lack the least is the test of life and death—forty-four times, a number enough to move even Death to tears.

Feng Mu’s face turned solemn as he said in a deep voice:

"Rest assured, Prison Director Qian has given me the grace of recognition and regards me as his right-hand man; how could I not repay him with my life?"

Li Hanyu stared intently at Feng Mu, as if trying to peer into his eyes.

However, what she saw was a pair of clear and bright eyes, the sincerity in which made one want to trust him involuntarily.

Li Hanyu was silent for a long time before lowering her voice dramatically and saying gravely:

"What if Member of Parliament Wang Xinfa extends an olive branch to you next?"

A trace of surprise flashed across Feng Mu’s face at the right moment; he thought without hesitation:

"If Mr. Wang can offer the right price, then of course I would accept."

It’s just unclear how Mr. Wang would price it.

Theoretically, the price Mr. Wang could offer would be ten times better than Li Hanyu’s.

But being able to offer it doesn’t mean he will.

Feng Mu had a premonition:

"Member of Parliament Wang Xinfa holds a high position and wields many pawns in his hand; I’m probably just entering his sights now, merely a trivial character unlikely to be considered by him."

"But Li Hanyu is different; in a situation where she has no one else to rely on to protect her son’s hard work, she might very well place all her bets on me."

Choose a shrewd politician or a desperate gambler?

Feng Mu took a deep breath, mimicking Guan Chong and others who were willing to die for him, pounding his fist against his chest, and said fiercely:

"Madam, there’s no need to worry. I’m just like an ant on the ground, never knowing such high-profile figures like Mr. Wang."

"The little success I’ve made in the Second Prison, I owe entirely to Prison Director Qian’s recognition and promotion."

As he spoke, Feng Mu turned his head and looked at the operating room with deep emotion.

The shards of glass had been completely removed from Qian Huan’s body, the wounds were mostly stitched up, and tubes and medications were inserted all over.

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Feng Mu slowly turned off the [Blood Bar Deceit Eye], and this time, the alarm in the operating room didn’t go off.

Heaven has mercy; Qian Huan’s sliver of life force was stabilized.

Li Hanyu took in all of Feng Mu’s deeply emotional gaze, her mind filled with thoughts:

"My son excels at managing people, and this Feng Mu is indeed someone who knows gratitude."

Unlike that Wang Cong, who hurriedly glanced around the hospital and left quickly under the pretense of having urgent matters...

Feng Mu withdrew his gaze and looked at Li Hanyu once more, swearing with utmost seriousness:

"With Prison Director Qian’s life and death uncertain, I, Feng Mu, swear that I will do my utmost to guard the Second Prison for him, and protect the ’Octagonal Cage Beast Fighting Plan’ as if it were my lifeblood.

Should I break this oath, may my dearest father and sister die horribly, and may I be consigned to the abyss forever, with no place to bury my bones."

This vicious oath was so cruel that even the seasoned Li Hanyu’s pupils contracted slightly.

Li Hanyu’s smile became a bit more genuine as she raised her hand to brush off nonexistent dust from Feng Mu’s shoulder and advised:

"Very well, my son Qian Huan hasn’t misplaced his trust. Go back to the Second Prison; report to me immediately if anything happens..."

Finally, Li Hanyu said meaningfully:

"Do not underestimate yourself; you must know, even an ant, once it grows wings, can fly to the sky!"

Feng Mu nodded heavily once more, took a reluctant glance at the operating room, and then quickly left.

Li Bashan followed in silence, standing like an iron tower at the entrance of the VVIP corridor.

Feng Mu didn’t say much to Li Bashan; the senior brother was always supportive of his junior brothers and sisters, a quality that Feng Mu particularly admired. The only reminder needed was:

"Rest assured, senior brother, I’ve already informed the martial arts school; little senior sister will come to the hospital to bring you food later."

Li Bashan’s face instantly blossomed with a simple and satisfied smile.

My junior brother understands me!

As he passed through the corridor, Feng Mu stopped in front of another VVIP ward.

Through the slightly ajar door, he saw Shi Wuming weakly lying on the bed.

The person was already awake.

As expected from an expensive modified body, its life force was incredibly strong; the doctor merely replaced the leaking battery pack, successfully saving his life.

As for the other injuries, they were only treated simply, with none of the damaged and scrapped implants being replaced.

At this moment, the blown apart bones and broken nerve links were piled up on the bedside like an exhibit.

Replacing these implants would cost money, and Shi Wuming was lying there with no one willing to pay for it.

Li Hanyu, angry at his failure to protect, wouldn’t waste money on this either.

If it weren’t for the hope of extracting some clues about the perpetrator from him, Shi Wuming would have been sent to the junkyard already.

Yes, natural humans or Calamity Corpses, when dead, are sent to the incinerator.

When a modified body dies, it belongs to the scrap electronics category and should be sent to the junkyard.

Shi Wuming was content with this; he didn’t trust these quack doctors in the hospital. Compared to doctors, he trusted the mechanics in Bright Group’s repair shops more.

After surviving, he’s already contacted a familiar mechanic.

The mechanic was straightforward and had already ordered replacement parts for him. He would come for the "repair" as soon as the parts arrive tomorrow morning.

After tomorrow, he would be as lively and good as new again.

"Indeed, flesh is just a burden," Shi Wuming thought to himself.

Of course, the cost wasn’t cheap; he signed a huge debt to the Group online, a debt with a beautiful name—"Bright Loan!"

Shi Wuming’s perception was still sharp; noticing someone peeking outside, he immediately turned his head to look. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Their gazes met in the air, Feng Mu and Shi Wuming both squeezed out fake smiles while murder intent filled their hearts.

With debts piling up, Shi Wuming wanted more than ever to exchange Feng Mu’s life for money.

He thought, "Tomorrow night, I’ll use you to get money."

Feng Mu seemed to guess Shi Wuming’s thoughts, and a cold smile crept into his heart:

"Not every tomorrow arrives as promised."

Li Hanyu watched Feng Mu leave, then turned her head back to look at the scene inside the operating room.

A moment later, a contemplative look appeared in her eyes as she quickly took out her phone from her pocket, her slender fingers gliding gently across the screen, searching her contact list.

Immediately, she dialed several numbers one after the other.

As soon as the first number connected, Li Hanyu directly asked:

"Tell me everything you know about Feng Mu, in all its detail. Leave nothing out.

I must find out whether there are any conflicts between him and my son Qian Huan, no matter how trivial; do not hide anything from me."