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**164章：The Maelstrom of Revenge**

Chen Yang's eyes flashed with a cold determination as he puffed on the cigarette, the smoke curling around his face like a wispy veil. He couldn't let Lin Xuan's betrayal go unpunished. The memories of their friendship, once so strong and unbreakable, now felt like a distant, hazy dream.

"You're really going to do this, aren't you?" A voice drifted through the alleyway, cutting through the silence.

Chen Yang's gaze snapped towards the speaker, his heart racing with anticipation. It was Ling Xiaoyu, his closest confidante and fellow doctor. Her eyes sparkled with a mix of concern and understanding.

"I have to," Chen Yang replied, his voice low and even. "Lin Xuan deserves to pay for what he's done."

Ling Xiaoyu nodded, her ponytail bobbing in agreement. "I know, but are you sure this is the right way? Revenge won't bring him back, and it won't restore your friendship."

Chen Yang's jaw clenched, his grip on the cigarette tightening. "It's not just about him, Xiaoyu. It's about the system that allows people like Lin Xuan to thrive. It's about justice."

Ling Xiaoyu's expression turned thoughtful. "I see. So, what's your plan?"

Chen Yang took a long drag on the cigarette, blowing out a stream of smoke. "I've been thinking... I have a few connections, people who owe me favors. I'll use them to gather information, to dig up dirt on Lin Xuan's dealings. Once I have enough evidence, I'll take it to the hospital's administration. They can't ignore it."

Ling Xiaoyu's eyes widened. "Chen Yang, are you sure that's a good idea? You're a doctor, not a detective."

Chen Yang's smile was cold and calculating. "I'll do whatever it takes to bring him down. And if that means getting my hands dirty, so be it."

As they spoke, the shadows around them seemed to grow darker, the air thickening with tension. Chen Yang's plan was taking shape, and he knew it wouldn't be easy. But he was ready to face whatever lay ahead, his heart burning with a fierce determination.

Little did he know, however, that he was about to stumble into a web of deceit and conspiracy that would shake the very foundations of the hospital...