SFTD -Chapter 256 Rabies Virus (Part 11)

In the donor section, Zhou Hai saw a name.

It was not the victim’s real name, Ye Xiuyuan, but Xu Biao.

Instantly, Zhou Hai raised his head and looked at Xu Biao. Completely confused, Xu Biao leaned over to look at the spot Zhou Hai had been staring at. The moment he found his own name, he nearly jumped in fright.

“Damn it! Who’s messing with me? They actually wrote my name here. Bah, bah, bah! That’s freaking bad luck!”

Zhou Hai patted his shoulder. He knew that although Xu Biao looked huge and tough on the outside, he was actually quite timid.

“Don’t overthink it. Maybe it’s just a coincidence.”

Xu Biao shuddered, feeling nauseated, and quickly edged closer to Zhou Hai.

“These people really have sick tastes. Let’s hurry up and collect the samples.”

Zhou Hai nodded and turned toward Wang Man.

“Everyone search together. There should also be a batch of bone marrow from the same donor stored in this cold-storage vault. It was probably transported here at the same time.”

Lin Hua hurriedly waved his hands.

“No! That one is already scheduled for surgery. If the bone marrow shipment is stopped, that patient will be waiting to die.”

Zhou Hai’s fingers paused. Xu Biao, Wang Man, and Xiao Zeng all turned to look at him. This decision was truly difficult. It was evidence, but someone also needed it to survive. Which should prevail—principle or compassion?

Lin Hua’s words sounded moving, but Zhou Hai was not being cold-hearted. His gaze toward Lin Hua turned several degrees colder.

“Bone marrow transplant? Performed in a cosmetic surgery hospital like yours? And where exactly do your donors come from? Do you even realize that because your donor carried the rabies virus, two cornea transplant recipients have already died? Right now, the issue is not whether the patient waiting for this bone marrow might die if the shipment is delayed. We need to locate the person who already received the kidney transplant, along with the destinations of every other organ from this donor, as quickly as possible. Otherwise, do you know how many more people could die because of this?”

Lin Hua froze. He had never imagined there could be a problem with the donor.

For a long time, he had comforted himself with the idea that this was a “third path” for saving lives. It had become his faith. But Zhou Hai’s words shattered all of it instantly, destroying every psychological defense he had built.

Shocked, Lin Hua grabbed Zhou Hai’s arm.

“You’re saying the donor was infected with rabies? How do you know that?”

Zhou Hai shook off his grip.

“In Dongnan and Yantai, two people developed violent mania and died at nearly the same time. During the autopsies, I discovered both had undergone cornea transplants. After comparing their DNA, we found that both received corneas from the same donor.

The Yantai victim received the transplant at Lin’s Men’s Hospital in Yantai. Through interrogation, we traced everything directly back to you.

So don’t think your transplant operation is flawless or some great public service. At least two people have already died because of your transplants.

Right now, I need to locate the source of the donor and compile a list of everyone who received organs from this person.

You studied medicine too, didn’t you? Then you should know rabies is incurable. Imagine people who just gained a new chance at life through transplantation, unknowingly walking step by step toward death under the threat of rabies.

And this is what the Lin organization you’re trying to protect has brought about. These are not angels in white saving lives—they’re demons willing to do anything for money.”

Lin Hua kept shaking his head, trying to deny everything. But when he saw the photos of the victims on Zhou Hai’s phone, he knew it was true. Instantly, he crouched down on the floor clutching his head, the handcuffs clinking sharply again and again.

After a long while, Lin Hua raised his head once more, his eyes red as he looked at Zhou Hai.

“You’re a forensic doctor?”

“Mm.”

“Although my surname is also Lin, what I know is very limited. This ‘Red Cross’ in Xuzhou run by a man surnamed Wan isn’t actually a Red Cross organization at all. He’s just someone capable of obtaining all the donation paperwork, and all of it appears completely legal. This man Wan operates a private funeral home in the area—not a public one. It sells cemetery plots and provides complete services from death to burial. Many people who don’t want cremation contact them privately. As for the address, I only know it’s somewhere on the western foothills of Mount Jia in Xuzhou. I don’t know the exact location. I only heard it from the transport driver.”

The worry in Zhou Hai’s heart instantly rose to an even higher level. In an environment like that, the source of the organs was obvious without even needing to ask.

He immediately turned to Wang Man.

“Hurry and verify that location. Have the Xuzhou authorities investigate whether this man surnamed Wan has officially registered with the commerce department.”

Wang Man naturally understood the seriousness of the situation, but he hesitated slightly. They still did not fully understand many aspects of the case. Yet if Zhou Hai went along, they feared changes might occur here.

Zhou Hai glanced at him and said to Xu Biao: “Call Fengzi. Tell him to bring people and head to Xuzhou immediately. Leave now.”

Only then did Wang Man grin.

“Just tell them to head downstairs. I’ll send people to pick them up. I’ll personally make the trip. Xiao Zeng can temporarily handle things here. Forensic Doctor Zhou, help keep an eye on things for me.”

After thinking it over, Zhou Hai agreed Wang Man truly needed to go personally. His experience and ability to respond to emergencies were far beyond Xiao Zeng’s current level. Besides, Xiao Zeng’s injuries had not fully healed, and his movements were still inconvenient.

“Fine, go ahead. I need to report this case to Director Liu and ask the provincial department to assist in the investigation.”

“Alright. I’ll brief Chief Liu first, then you can explain the professional side.”

Zhou Hai had no objections. After Wang Man made some arrangements and left with his team, Zhou Hai looked toward Lin Hua crouching in the corner.

“I’m guessing the Lin Hospital in the provincial capital handles distribution for the western region of the province?”

Lin Hua nodded. At this point, there was no reason to hide anything anymore.

“Yes. We operate in parallel. The person in charge in the provincial capital is known as Third Sister. Her real name is Lin Xiuying.

Their hospital is called Provincial Capital Xinglin Integrated Chinese-Western Medicine Hospital. I heard they hired many retired doctors and nurses from local traditional Chinese medicine hospitals.

She’s President Lin’s aunt. Extremely capable—especially when it comes to social connections and public relations. You understand what I mean, right?”

Zhou Hai narrowed his eyes while staring at Lin Hua. This man still possessed some conscience after all. At least Zhou Hai had not wasted the opportunity he gave him.

“Captain Wang will include your cooperation in his report. This is finally how a doctor should behave.”

The previously vacant look in Lin Hua’s eyes gradually regained focus. Perhaps this forensic doctor was right after all.

“Then… what about the bone marrow?”

Zhou Hai shook his head.

“It’s already infected with the rabies virus, and the strain appears to have mutated. This bone marrow cannot be used.”

Lin Hua let out a long breath.

“Alright then. We’ll open the other two storage vaults.”

Half an hour later, after inventorying everything in storage, even Zhou Hai was shocked by the sheer quantity. They sealed all items in place and stationed guards before Zhou Hai finally called Director Liu.

The phone connected on the second ring.

“So you finally remembered to call me?”

Zhou Hai paused.

“…Hm?”

That single “hm” completely drained Liu’s irritation. There was no helping it—Zhou Hai was simply that kind of person.

“You suspect the Lin Hospital in the provincial capital is running the same operation?”

“Mm. What we can confirm now is that the provincial capital branch started earlier than the Dongnan operation. The scale may be even larger. The provincial department can handle that.

What I’m worried about now is Xuzhou. Although Wang Man went there personally, this situation requires you to negotiate directly.

A private cemetery running an organ trafficking business and still obtaining legal donation paperwork—without protection from higher-ups, how could something like that grow this large?

There’s also the kidney sent to Rizhao. We need Rizhao authorities to assist with the investigation. I’ve already organized all the information.”

Liu Da fell silent for a moment.

“Alright, I’ll arrange it. Send me the information. I’ll coordinate with Rizhao and notify the provincial department. But you’ll have to notify your special investigation team yourself.”

“Me?”

Before Zhou Hai could refuse again, Liu Da had already hung up.

Looking at his phone, Zhou Hai frowned deeply. It seemed he would have to contact that provincial forensic doctor, Hu Nan, himself.