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Li Mian crouched down carefully to take out the iron box, wiping off the dust on it before opening the box.
"This is..." Li Mian looked at the contents of the iron box, her brows furrowed and a hint of confusion in her tone.
Inside the iron box were several photographs, one of which was of Zhang Huai Xuan, and another of Wuyunhan. In the photos, they both wore smiles and looked very happy.
Zhao Chuqiao also leaned in to observe closely. The photos showed the two of them nestled together like friends, their smiles particularly radiant, contrasting sharply with their current state.
"They seem to have had a very good relationship," Zhao Chuqiao remarked, pointing at the photo with a sense of nostalgia.
In addition to the photographs, the iron box contained some personal items, such as journals belonging to Zhang Huai Xuan and Wuyunhan, childhood photos, and some everyday items.
Li Mian picked up a map and examined it closely. Many locations were marked in red ink, most of which were places that Zhang Huai Xuan and Wuyunhan had visited before, including their school, their workplaces, and places they often shopped.
The map also had a blue circle drawn around one location, which was labeled as a Private Clinic.
Zhao Chuqiao pointed at the blue circle and asked, "Captain Li, what do you think this place is?"
Li Mian looked up with bright eyes at Zhao Chuqiao and asked, "What do you think?"
Li Mian did not directly answer Zhao Chuqiao's question but handed her the map, lightly tapping the blue circle with her finger. "Look, these places are all ones that Miss Huai Xuan and Miss Wuyunhan have been to before. But this place is clearly different; it has been marked separately and circled. Do you think that's just a coincidence?"
Zhao Chuqiao studied the map carefully. She nodded with a hint of certainty in her voice. "It does seem a bit strange; this place seems to have some special significance."
"Let's go check it out," Li Mian said as she put away the map and stood up. Zhao Chuqiao followed behind her as they left the room together.
They arrived at the clinic's entrance only to find that the door was tightly locked and covered in dust, looking quite dilapidated. The sign for the clinic was already faded and read "XX Maternity Hospital."
"It seems like this place hasn't been in operation for a long time," Li Mian remarked as she gently pushed against the door, discovering that the lock had rusted and wouldn't budge at all.
Zhao Chuqiao took a key from her pocket, inserted it into the door lock, and gently turned it, causing the lock to click open. Li Mian and Zhao Chuqiao pushed the door open and stepped inside. The clinic was dimly lit, with a damp smell lingering in the air, and the floor was covered in dust, clearly indicating that no one had been there for a long time.
"This place looks eerie," Zhao Chuqiao said, frowning slightly, her tone laced with concern.
"Be careful," Li Mian replied as he stepped into the clinic first, with Zhao Chuqiao following closely behind.
They walked down the hallway and found that both sides were lined with locked examination rooms. At the end of the hallway, they discovered an office. The office door was ajar, and they could vaguely see some documents and items inside.
Li Mian gently pushed the door open and entered the office, with Zhao Chuqiao trailing behind him. The office was cluttered with papers, scattered bits of torn documents on the floor, and several overturned syringes.
"It seems like something happened here," Zhao Chuqiao said, looking at the syringes on the floor with a hint of fear in her voice.
Li Mian did not respond to Zhao Chuqiao but walked over to the desk and began to examine the documents carefully. Zhao Chuqiao moved to the window and looked outside.
"Did you find anything?" Zhao Chuqiao turned around and asked Li Mian.
"There seem to be traces of Yao Fangqian here," Li Mian said as he handed a document to Zhao Chuqiao, his tone confirming his suspicion.
Zhao Chuqiao took the document and examined it closely. It was Yao Fangqian's medical record, detailing illegal activities conducted at this location and mentioning the use of certain drugs to control victims.
"It looks like we've found a crucial lead," Zhao Chuqiao said as she tucked the document away.
"We should leave here now," Li Mian said as he prepared to take Zhao Chuqiao out of the clinic.
Just then, a commotion erupted outside the clinic door. Li Mian and Zhao Chuqiao immediately turned around to see several tall men standing at the entrance. These men were dressed in black clothing, wearing masks, and wielding clubs, their eyes filled with menace.
"Who are you?" Li Mian asked warily as he looked at the men before him.
"You've been exposed," one of the men in black sneered, waving his club. "Today, you will disappear forever!"
Realizing that they were in danger, Li Mian and Zhao Chuqiao quickly prepared for a fight.
"Protect yourself!" Li Mian shouted as he suddenly pushed a filing cabinet towards the men in black. The cabinet crashed heavily into the first man, causing him to stagger backward. Taking advantage of this moment, Zhao Chuqiao leaped out from behind Li Mian and delivered a fierce side kick aimed at the second man's legs, knocking him down to the ground.
Zhao Chuqiao's attacks were precise and fierce, swiftly subduing two of the black-clad men. However, the other assailants showed no hesitation in launching their attack. Zhao Chuqiao and Li Mian stood back to back, providing cover for each other as they engaged in a fierce battle with the black-clad men. The walls of the clinic were adorned with medical equipment and decorations that had been knocked askew, and the air was thick with dust and the smell of blood.
"Quick, hide!" Li Mian seized the opportunity and pulled Zhao Chuqiao behind a medical counter. The two crouched down, observing their surroundings.
"There are too many of them; we can't hold out for long," Zhao Chuqiao whispered, her eyes filled with anxiety.
"Don't panic," Li Mian replied in a calm and steady voice. "Look around for anything we can use."
Zhao Chuqiao scanned the area and suddenly noticed a small metal door on the wall of the clinic. The door had no handle, only a circular indentation.
"What... what is this?" Zhao Chuqiao hesitated, pointing at the metal door.
Li Mian also noticed the metal door. He gently tapped it with his hand, producing a dull sound that suggested something was hidden inside.
"This might be a secret room," Li Mian said as he handed his service pistol to Zhao Chuqiao. "You stay here to protect yourself while I go see if I can open it."
Zhao Chuqiao took the pistol, gripping it tightly, and nodded at Li Mian.
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