Chapter 271 - You had to be a hero, didn't you? (5)

12 April, Palace Hotel, City K

Matthew, hearing the determination from Joseph groaned out "You better not make too many problems for the police."

"Mr Nang is fine, but it will depend on the senior officers who come."

"The lot of you promise me that you will work cooperatively with the police. Before you move and let the medic's do their job, Ben you will coordinate with the police, Joseph please take care of my family, Major Hung see to your cousin and as per the protocol's as it seems your cousin seems to get along with the Mo's make sure they are safe. Finally, given your now public relationship Lieutenant see to the Nang's as well. Separate them from everyone else as they will head to the base for their checks."

Matthew closed his eyes and heard a chorus of "Yes Sir's," before footsteps indicated they were leaving.

He then heard a voice beside him say "Colonel Rong, we will stabilise you…"

Groaning, Matthew said "Forget about me until the civilian medical team arrive and see to the civilian that they shot first…"

The medics looked at each other and the same voice said "Sir, I will see to you with your adjunct's assistance while the others will see to Madam Rong and the injured civilian."

Quietly Matthew said "Fine,"

Across the room, Lexi, was still sobbing in Chester's arms, calling out "Matthew. What is happening to Matthew?"

Chester, rubbing Lexi's back, quietly said "Lexi, he has medics with him. But he seems to be talking which is all a good sign, but stay here and let them do their job."

"I want to be with Matthew," cried out Lexi.

Joseph, by this time had reached where Lexi was and said to Andrew and Steven who were standing guard "Let me through."

Andrew was angry that not only was his wife scared with what happened, let alone the trauma his sister was facing seeing her husband shot trying to help her, something the idiot of a first husband would never have done for her. He stood in front of Joseph and said "Forget about it. My sister is safe with us."

Being able to sense that Lexi's brother was concerned about what had happened Joseph paused slightly on firing back and telling him he was going to be arrested for attacking a military officer. "Mr Yao, Colonel Rong asked me to check on Madam Rong…"

Joseph's voice penetrated Lexi's mind. She turned and said questioning "Joseph?"

Moving around Andrew, Joseph dropped to his knees beside Lexi and said "It is Lexi."

Quietly, she asked "Matthew …?"

"Lexi, he is being treated by the medics presently. But given he was willing to throw orders around to myself, Ben, Major Hung and Lieutenant Li, despite being in pain he is definitely with it. He is more concerned about you than himself."

"So, he should be. I knew he would be trouble for my sister," came Andrew's angry response with the fears that surfaced when he told everyone about him joining the military came t the fore.

Sally, sensing Andrew's anger said "Let it be Andrew. Matthew did everything to protect her, so do not complain or I will make your life unhappy for a while."

"Are you threatening me wife?"

"Absolutely, Matthew and Lexi are my top concerns presently. Then I have to ask my darling brother not only about his skills but about his date for the night."

Steven, standing to the side, still sipping his whiskey, said "True. John always said he was only a good shot with a weapon. That was more than being a good shot. And I can tell you I do not want to cross his date…"

Hearing the talk about John and Lieutenant Li, Lexi wondered if they were OK, given what they had done. She did not see what happened and was worried about them. "Joseph, are John and …"

"Lexi, they are fine," interrupted Joseph to prevent Lexi from disclosing Lieutenant Li's identity. Hopefully the conclusion that everyone came to was that she was police or had some military training, hence her actions.

Lexi started sobbing again, and when she calmed slightly, she said "Thank goodness."

Joseph looking around noticed that Ben was already seeming in trouble dealing with the police so he wanted to get there to help.

"Lexi, the medics when they are ready to take the Colonel back to the base will want you to accompany him, to keep him calm. From our perspective, getting you out of here is also important so you need to go with him…"

Andrew said "Over my dead body. She needs to stay with her family."

Seeing a look pass over Joseph's face Lexi could not help herself and had to tease him. "Darling brother, do you not realise who you are threatening. I think that could be achieved if Joseph wants to…"

Chester, Phillip, and Steven could not help but laugh at Lexi's attempted ice breaker, which drew an evil look from Andrew.

Sally added "Andrew do you not get you are threatening a military officer. I do not want to be a widow…"

Andrew looked around and seeing realised that the person he was threatening was in fact a military officer his face went white. Lexi realised that Andrew had no idea who Joseph was and said "Andrew I should introduce you to Colonel Joseph Pang, a friend and one of Matthew's subordinates."

Humble Andrew said, "Apologise Colonel."

"No need to apologise Mr Yao. I get that you are worried about your sister and brother-in-law. But I might not be as generous in the future."

Joseph paused, and added "I need to inform you, that until the real target of what happened is determined the military will be asserting their jurisdiction in this matter. That means people present with close connections to military members can chose to remain here and deal with the police and a civilian medical assessment or to be taken to the military base hospital for their medical assessment, and give their statements there. That means you Mr Yao, your wife, you Mr Chester Yao and the Colonel's brother all have that option. Consider your choice and let myself or your friend Mr Nang know what you want to do. Now, please excuse me I need to go and assist my colleague."

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