NOVEL NEXT Chapter 949 - 949: Guan Lei Committed Treason
Chapter 949: Guan Lei Committed Treason
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Liu Dong instructed the few people beside him to watch closely. Then, he smiled at Guan Yi and said, “Old Chief, it’s quite late. I might have to head back. Take care of yourself and get some rest.”
Guan Yi nodded in acknowledgment. After maintaining a facade of propriety, Liu Dong left.
Zheng Huai observed the blood-soaked bandage on Guan Lei’s abdomen and the evident signs of fever. Shaking his head, he remarked, “Every day is filled with troubles. If it’s not Xi in danger, it’s Meng Yu, or now, you. Do I owe you guys something? None of you let me have peace of mind. I’m always dealing with troublesome matters.’
While speaking, Zheng Huai helped change Guan Lei’s wound.
Guan Lei urgently asked, “What happened to Xi?”
This sudden movement caused the bandage Zheng Huai had painstakingly wrapped to come loose, infuriating Zheng Huai, who scolded him in frustration.
“She’s not dead. Stay still, you’re the real issue now. I’m talking about her mental state. What are you getting so worked up for? Didn’t you know about this already? Where’s that cold and aloof Young Master Guan? You’re embarrassing!” Zheng Huai said as he firmly held Guan Lei down.
Guan Lei retorted irritably, “Next time, speak more clearly. Otherwise, I don’t mind being a bit cold.”
“Well, considering our relationship, I am your future cousin. How insolent! Don’t you dare threaten me!” Zheng Huai shot back and swiftly redressed Guan Lei’s wound.
Taking into account that Zheng Huai was Shen Xi’s cousin, Guan Lei pursed his lips and refrained from further banter. Instead, he inquired, “What’s the situation outside now?”
Zheng Huai continued his actions without stopping and replied, “What else can it be? Despite the apparent calm, there’s already a storm brewing beneath. The news of the general being shot hasn’t come out yet. When it does, it will stir things up even more.”
Before leaving, Zheng Huai handed a bottle of medicine to Guan Lei. “I don’t know if I can come back to dress your wounds. Take these medicines— antipyretics, bandages, and disinfectants. Handle it yourself when necessary.” Taking the items from Zheng Huai, Guan Lei looked up at him as he was about to leave and said, “Protect Xi for me.”
Zheng Huai nodded, “Of course, Xi is the treasure of both the Shen and Lu families. We won’t let anything happen to her. You can rest assured.”
Guan Lei gripped the medicine in his hand, nodded, and said, “Good!”
Back at home, Shen Xi anxiously awaited the latest developments. Instead of good news, she received bad news early the next day.
The news of the general being shot was initially suppressed, and there were no plans to disclose it so soon.
However, to the surprise of Shen Xi’s family, not only did the news surface, but it also spread widely.
The perpetrator behind the shooting was identified as the Guan family.
Allegedly, the general had discovered Guan Lei’s treason, as he had sold military secrets to Nation C. When the general intended to expose him, he was shot under orders from the Guan family.
To cover up the fact that he had sold classified information, Guan Lei staged a theft in the laboratory. Unfortunately, C Nation prematurely released the bomb, foiling Guan Lei’s plan.
Absurdly, there were rumors that before the incident, Guan Lei went to C Nation with classmates and teachers for an exchange and got stranded there, implying that it was during this time that he leaked the classified information.
Even the incident of Guan Lei going to S Nation was dug up and portrayed as going abroad to sell confidential information.
The person who posted the accusations adamantly asserted that individuals involved in developing military technology going abroad had suspicious motives.
Despite students from the Imperial Capital Military University coming forward to clarify that Guan Lei was working on improving an existing project, and given that C Nation possessed some data on the old project, it was justifiable for him to participate in the academic exchange.
Some argued that if Guan Lei wanted to leak information, he didn’t need to steal it, as all the data was in his head.
Nevertheless, nobody believed them. The relentless rumors painted Guan Lei as a traitor, and it seemed like a solid fact.
At this point, Guan Lei was already under government control. This added credibility to the Guan family’s involvement in the general’s assassination.
Whether the truth was as portrayed, the public didn’t know. However, whether Guan Lei was detained could be verified by anyone.
Soon, photos of Guan Lei being taken away by the National Security Bureau began circulating, sparking widespread public discussion..