Chapter 023: Protect, rape is a very serious crime.
"Doctor, doctor, please save her!"
As soon as Xiao Yan stopped the car, he carried Gu Mingxia into the hospital.
When the nurse saw Gu Mingxia with her disheveled hair and covered in blood, she quickly brought over a hospital bed, and a doctor rushed over as well.
"Sir, the patient needs emergency care. Please wait here for a moment!"
Watching Gu Mingxia being wheeled into the emergency room, Xiao Yan leaned weakly against the wall.
He didn't know what had happened in the room, and he couldn't imagine what danger Gu Mingxia would have been in if he had arrived any later.
Never before had he hated his powerlessness as much as he did now. He wanted to protect Gu Mingxia, but why had Gu Mingxia been getting hurt ever since he appeared?
Holding his head, Xiao Yan squatted down against the wall. "Xiaxia, you must be alright!"
Thinking of what Gu Mingxia said before she fell into a coma, telling the Huo brothers to commit suicide, Xiao Yan felt as if his heart was on fire!
Xiaxia wouldn't...
Xiao Yan, what time is it now? How can you still be thinking about these things? Even if you were really raped by the Huo brothers, so what?
Most importantly, as long as Xiaxia's life is not in danger, everything else... is not so important!
With my eyes fixed on the emergency room, about half an hour later, the door opened and a doctor came out wearing gloves and a mask.
"Doctor, how is she?"
Xiao Yan got up and rushed over, grabbing the doctor's arm. The doctor looked at Xiao Yan and comforted him with a smile.
"Sir, please don't be agitated! The patient has only suffered a bit of fright and minor injuries; there's nothing seriously wrong! He can be discharged after resting in the ward for a few days!"
After hearing the doctor's words, Xiao Yan breathed a long sigh of relief, but before he could relax, the doctor spoke again.
"However, the patient's wrist has suffered severe abrasion and needs to rest well. Remember, do not exert excessive force!"
After the doctor finished speaking, he left. Xiao Yan saw Gu Mingxia being wheeled out of the emergency room and immediately went to greet her.
"Nurse, please take us to a private VIP room!"
"Okay! Then I'll trouble you to take care of the hospital admission procedures in a bit!"
They soon arrived at a VIP ward on a high floor of the hospital. Xiao Yan looked at Gu Mingxia, who was sleeping peacefully with an IV drip, and reached out to hold her slender hand.
"Xiaxia, you'll be alright! Whatever decision you make, I'll support you!"
He rubbed her hand against his face, his eyes filled with an overwhelming tenderness. As if sensing his presence, Gu Mingxia murmured softly in her sleep.
"Little Swallow, I knew that with you by my side, I would never be in danger!"
Upon hearing her words, Xiao Yan, for some reason, smiled gently and dotingly, and reached out to brush away the messy long hair that was scattered on her forehead.
"Silly girl, don't worry, I will always protect you!"
A warm atmosphere slowly filled the hospital room. Perhaps because she knew she had someone watching over her, Gu Mingxia slept very peacefully.
But at this moment, the Huo family mansion was in complete chaos.
Huo Jialingling sat on the sofa, her face pale, the phone in her hand almost broken, but her tone remained calm.
"Okay, I'll head to the police station right away!"
After the call ended, Huo Jialing slammed the phone down, her face grim and her chest heaving.
These two sons of hers never give her a moment's peace! She's even been accused of rape! If word gets out, how will she ever face anyone again?
"Old Lin, prepare the car!"
Huo Jialing called out and went upstairs to change her clothes. When she came down, she was wearing a black dress that made her look elegant and noble. Her well-maintained face showed no signs of aging, and you couldn't tell that she was already a mother of two sons!
They quickly drove to the police station. After getting out of the car, Huo Jialingling immediately walked into the criminal investigation team and went to greet Cao Yue.
"Captain Cao, I'm so sorry to trouble you so late!"
"If you find it troublesome, then discipline your son properly!"
Cao Yue ignored Huo Jialingling's outstretched hand and gave her a brief, indifferent glance.
Huo Jialingling was not angry at Cao Yue's disregard; she maintained a gentle and elegant smile throughout.
"I wonder how my irresponsible son is doing now? Can I bail them out and let them go home?"
Cao Yue put down the confession in his hand, then looked up and stared intently at Huo Jialingling. After thinking for a while, he slowly and coldly spoke.
"Rape is a criminal offense under the law, and bail cannot be granted easily! Therefore, I'm sorry, Mrs. Huo, the Huo brothers cannot be released on bail at this time!"
Huo Jialingling was taken aback, but still smiled and sat down opposite Cao Yue.
“Captain Cao, my late husband and Grandpa Cao had a very good relationship. He used to mention you often.”
"Really? It's a pity I can't thank Director Huo in person. I'll go and give him some money on the Mid-Autumn Festival this year!"
Cao Yue gave her a lukewarm reply, so Huo Jialingling couldn't bring up the deceased Director Huo to build a relationship anymore. She sat in her chair, thought for a moment, and then spoke again.
"Since bail is denied, can I see the two brothers?"
"No, rape is a criminal offense, and suspects are not allowed to see their families!"
He still coldly rejected Huo Jialingling's request, which made Huo Jialingling lose face. In a fit of anger, she stood up.
"If you can't grant bail and won't see me, then why did you send me here?"
"We called Madam Huo over only to let her know about the crimes your son committed, and to remind her that it would be best to hire a lawyer for your son, because the victim has decided to sue the two brothers for imprisonment and... rape!"
Huo Jialing was taken aback, but as a seasoned official's wife who had seen many things, she figured it was just a matter of asking the Huo family for money. She had dealt with this kind of thing many times before, and this time would certainly be no exception.
Thinking this way, she felt much more relaxed, and her eyes were filled with mockery and disdain as she looked at Cao Yue. He was just a small criminal police captain, what was there to put on airs for?
If it weren't for Old Master Cao's sake, she wouldn't have stood here listening to his rambling for so long!
"Then who is the victim?"
"Gu Mingxia, the heiress of the Gu family and wife of Bai Zixuan!"
Cao Yue naturally knew her plan, so he emphasized that Gu Mingxia was the daughter of the Gu family. Sure enough, Huo Jialingling froze upon hearing her name.
She's not short of money! These two brothers, of all people to mess with, had to provoke this former fiery young woman from Xiangcheng!
These were people they couldn't afford to offend! Huo Jialing was worried, but there was nothing she could do! She couldn't turn back time; she had already offended them, and she'd just have to see how the Gu family reacted!
"Okay, I'll get a lawyer when I get back. I won't bother Captain Cao any longer!"
Watching Huo Jialingling leave, Cao Yue shook his head helplessly. It's true that a higher rank can crush a person. How long has Director Huo been dead? How can she still be so arrogant?
"Captain Cao, can we leave after we finish taking your statement?"
Zhang Yunyi and Liu Yan stood outside Cao Yue's office, watching him in a daze. Cao Yue heard Zhang Yunyi's voice and nodded at him.
After the two left the police station, Zhang Yunyi stopped and looked at Liu Yan, who had her arms crossed. The summer night was still a bit chilly.
"How about I take you home?"
"No need, I want to go to the hospital to see Xiaxia!"
Liu Yan hailed a taxi. After Zhang Tianyi saw her get in, he wanted to follow her, but Liu Yan looked at him intently.
"Yun Yi, don't go. Go back and thoroughly investigate what Xia Xia asked you to investigate. Only by getting rid of that scumbag Bai Zixuan can she live a good life!"
Zhang Yunyi didn't insist, smiled and nodded. Liu Yan closed the car door and signaled the driver to start the car.
Looking at the address Xiao Yan sent her on the way, Liu Yan breathed a long sigh of relief, hoping that Xia Xia... hadn't been violated by those two beasts!
In the hospital's VIP ward, Gu Mingxia slowly opened her eyes.
She turned her head and saw Xiao Yan holding her hand as they fell asleep on the bed. She stared at his long, black hair and his bright eyes, which held a gentle tenderness.
Seven years have passed; seven years have gone by between them!
Now, he has returned to a successful career, all alone, while she has long been disgraced after experiencing a series of scandals including marriage, infidelity, and divorce.
Seven years have passed, and she and he are now from two different worlds. She... is no longer the one he loved!
Will he... hate the version of himself that abandoned him in the storm?
"Cough cough cough..."
"Xiaxia, you're awake? Are you feeling unwell?"
Xiao Yan looked up and saw Gu Mingxia, a glint of light flashing in his eyes. That's wonderful, she's still here, safe and sound!
"It's nothing, my throat is just a little dry!"
"Wait a minute, I'll get you a glass of water!"
Xiao Yan released Gu Mingxia's hand, immediately poured a glass of water, carefully blew on it to cool it down, and then held it to her lips.
"Drink up. The doctor said your wrist injury is quite serious, and you can't lift anything for the time being."
Gu Mingxia didn't make a fuss. She took a few sips of water from the cup that Xiao Yan brought to her lips, and her throat immediately felt much better.
"Xiaxia, are you really going to sue them... for rape?"
Seemingly surprised by Xiao Yan's question, Gu Mingxia paused, glancing at the closed door. Xiao Yan, thinking she didn't want others to mention it, immediately took her hand.
"Xiaxia, whatever decision you make, I will support you!"
Pulling herself back to reality, Gu Mingxia looked at Xiao Yan. His eyes were deep and unfathomable, making it impossible for her to discern what he was thinking. However, one thing she could clearly see was the genuine concern shining in Xiao Yan's eyes.
Gu Mingxia withdrew her small hand from his grasp, brushed aside the long hair that had fallen and covered her eyes, and despite the pain in her swollen cheek, she still grinned and revealed a somewhat sly smile.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing! How can someone who dares to scheme against me, Gu Mingxia, not pay the price?"
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