第157章 Here is a potential chapter title: "Burning Deceit, Seething Fury" This title captures the intense emotions of Chen Yang's anger and betrayal, and hints at the revenge he seeks. The words "Burning" and "Seething"

**157章：“The Pursuit of Reckoning”**

Chen Yang's anger was palpable as he stormed out of the hospital, his mind racing with thoughts of revenge. He couldn't believe that Lin Xuan, his supposed friend, had betrayed him so brutally. The words "You're just a pawn" still echoed in his mind, stinging like a thousand knives.

As he walked down the street, he couldn't shake off the feeling of being watched. He glanced around, his eyes scanning the crowded sidewalk, but didn't see anyone out of the ordinary. Still, the sensation persisted.

Suddenly, a motorcycle screeched to a halt beside him. Chen Yang's hand instinctively went to his pocket, where he kept his silver needles. He spun around, prepared to defend himself, but instead found himself staring at a familiar face.

"Hey, Chen Yang," Lin Xuan's voice was calm, almost detached. "You're not going to kill me, are you?"

Chen Yang's anger boiled over, and he took a step forward, his fists clenched. "You have no idea what you've done, Lin Xuan. You've destroyed everything we had."

Lin Xuan shrugged. "I did what needed to be done. You were getting too close to the truth, Chen Yang. You were going to ruin everything."

Chen Yang's eyes narrowed. "What truth? What are you talking about?"

Lin Xuan smiled, a cold, calculating smile. "You know exactly what I'm talking about. The truth about the hospital's corruption, the truth about the doctors who are more interested in lining their pockets than saving lives. You were going to expose them, Chen Yang. And I couldn't let that happen."

Chen Yang's anger gave way to a sense of outrage. "You're one of them, aren't you? You're one of the corrupt doctors."

Lin Xuan's smile widened. "Let's just say I have... alliances. Alliances that can be very beneficial to me."

Chen Yang's eyes blazed with determination. "I'm going to make you pay for what you've done, Lin Xuan. I'm going to expose you and your corrupt colleagues, and I'm going to make sure you face justice."

Lin Xuan laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "You're just a foolish idealist, Chen Yang. You think you can take down an entire organization with your little silver needles and your big talk? I'll crush you before you even get started."

Chen Yang's face twisted with anger and determination. "We'll see about that, Lin Xuan. We'll see about that."

And with that, the two former friends disappeared into the crowded streets, each determined to outmaneuver the other. But only one would emerge victorious. The question was, who would it be?

To be continued...