Chapter 34 Beautiful police flowers

When Chu Yuxuan arrived at the Second City Hospital, his two brothers were already waiting at the entrance. Coincidentally, the second brother had just sent over detailed information about the four scumbags from the loan company, along with three words: "Should I do it?"

After a brief consideration, Chu Yuxuan replied with a "No," then assigned tasks to the third and fifth brothers before heading into the hospital.

Upon reaching the ICU floor, as soon as he stepped out of the elevator, Chu Yuxuan saw four or five police officers standing at the entrance to the ICU. Among them was a slender, strikingly beautiful policewoman in uniform, wearing minimal makeup. She was speaking earnestly to Gao Qiang's wife, trying to reason with her.

"Liping, I hope you can trust the police. If you keep withholding the truth, we can't proceed with our investigation."

Gao Qiang's wife, sitting on a bench in the corridor, clenched her fists and bit her lip, remaining silent for a moment before saying, "Officer, my... my husband really just accidentally fell from the building. It's the truth."

The policewoman sighed, trying to stay patient. "The hospital's examination report clearly states that Gao Qiang had three distinct blunt force trauma marks on the back of his head! Liping, why do you insist it was an accidental fall? What are you hiding?"

The policewoman paused, suddenly noticing something. She inhaled sharply and asked, "Where is Chen Ting?"

Upon hearing the name "Chen Ting," Liping's expression instantly became uneasy. After hesitating for a moment, she replied, "Resting at home." A young officer frowned and said, "Her brother is in this state, and she's resting at home? Does that make sense? Where is Chen Ting really? You—"

The policewoman raised her hand to interrupt her colleague, bent down close to Liping's ear, and whispered, "Did they kidnap Chen Ting and threaten you?"

Liping lifted her head slightly, her eyes suddenly welling up with tears. Her clenched hands turned white from the force.

"N-no…"

From her reaction, it wasn't hard to deduce that Chen Ting had likely been kidnapped. Although the policewoman was anxious, there was nothing she could do at the moment.

As the deputy captain of the criminal investigation team, she had seen too many cases like this.

For example, in kidnapping and extortion cases, the victim's family often refused to cooperate with the police to ensure the victim's safety, allowing the criminals to dictate the situation. This not only created unnecessary difficulties for the police but often led to tragic outcomes where both lives and money were lost.

After staring at Liping for a while, the policewoman stepped back and said indifferently, "Since it was an accident, we won't be opening a case. Take good care of your husband. Sorry for the disturbance."

With that, she led her team toward the elevator.

However, when she saw Chu Yuxuan leaning casually against the elevator, the beautiful policewoman stopped in her tracks. Her expression turned from surprise to a sudden coldness.

Their eyes met—her calm gaze clashed with his roguish, devil-may-care look. They then passed each other, distant and indifferent.

Inside the elevator, a young officer asked in confusion, "Captain, are we really dropping the case? There's clearly something wrong here! Should I... You guys go back to the station. I'll try persuading her again?"

"No need," the policewoman said, her red lips slightly pursed, her eyes steely. "You all follow me. We're going to investigate those suspects directly."

"Huh?" The young officer was shocked. "Captain, isn't that against protocol? The family didn't file a report. If we go to their house during the New Year, we're bound to get complaints—"

"Anyone afraid of complaints should transfer to a desk job!" the policewoman said coldly. "This case is urgent. I'm certain that Chen Ting is with those suspects. The sooner we crack the case, the sooner she'll be safe. Understand?"

The young officer pouted, "Got it, Captain… By the way, do you know that guy from earlier? He kept staring at you with a smirk..."

A complicated emotion flashed in the policewoman's eyes. She answered evasively, "Get an undercover officer to watch Liping closely. Report anything she does, whether it's making a call or meeting someone. Also, contact the tech department to start monitoring her phone."

The young officer's eyes widened. "Captain, shouldn't we at least get clearance from the higher-ups for phone monitoring?"

The policewoman, irritated, snapped, "It's the first day of the New Year. Where am I supposed to get clearance? Use your brain! Just tell them the document is with me and to proceed as instructed. If anything goes wrong, I'll take full responsibility."

Knowing how decisive and firm their captain could be, the young officer didn't argue further and nodded. "Understood."

Meanwhile, when Liping saw Chu Yuxuan, she suddenly stood up, tears streaming down her face.

"Mr. Chu…"

Before she could say more, Chu Yuxuan took her hand, tapped her wrist lightly with his finger, and shook his head gently. With concern in his voice, he asked, "How's Qiang doing?"

Liping was momentarily stunned, then realized what Chu Yuxuan meant—someone was probably watching her!

With this thought, she instinctively wanted to turn around and look.

Chu Yuxuan squeezed her hand slightly and whispered in a voice only they could hear, "Don't move. Just talk to me normally."

Trembling with fear, Liping said in a shaky voice, "Qiang... he was severely injured from the fall. The doctors say he's still not out of danger."

"Sigh..." Chu Yuxuan pretended to sigh and, still holding Liping's hand, led her toward the doctor's office.

As they passed by a bench, he glanced at a man sitting there, holding a magazine. He noticed a tattoo on the man's wrist and thought, "Seems like he's not with the police. Interesting..."

When they found the attending doctor, the doctor told them that Gao Qiang's condition was very grim. The brain damage was too severe, and even if he survived, he might become a vegetable, with little chance of waking up.

Chu Yuxuan felt a chill in his heart and said, "Doctor, please, you must do whatever you can. No matter the cost, save his life!" The doctor pursed his lips and replied, "We'll do our best, but I can't guarantee the outcome. The family needs to be prepared for the worst."

Chu Yuxuan asked, "Would another hospital have a better chance?"

The doctor shook his head. "Given his condition, our hospital's treatment is the best in Jiangcheng. I wouldn't recommend transferring him."

With a look of concern, Chu Yuxuan thanked the doctor and then led Liping toward the lobby. As soon as they entered the elevator, the tattooed man followed them in.

Liping, being just a woman, couldn't help but tremble with fear.

Chu Yuxuan squeezed her hand and smiled lightly. "Sister-in-law, I've known Qiang for over ten years. After what happened to him, I won't just stand by and do nothing. Don't worry about the money; I'll cover it."

The first part of his statement was meant to reassure Liping. The second part was to make the tattooed man drop his guard, making him think that Chu Yuxuan was just a friend helping out with medical expenses.

When they reached the payment window in the lobby, amidst the noisy crowd, Chu Yuxuan finally said to Liping, "I heard what the police asked you. Don't worry, I'll bring Chen Ting back safe and sound. Trust me. All you need to do is stay with Qiang. Don't trust anyone but me. Understand?"

Liping nodded and said, "I understand, Mr. Chu. Thank you so much!"

"We're all friends; there's no need to thank me."

Chu Yuxuan said, then took out his phone and sent a WeChat message to the third brother: "Chen Ting is in their hands. Move quickly. The police might take action too, so make sure you finish before they do!"