Chapter 130 In black and white, the data is irrefutable.
For the next few hours, they waited on a bench in the corridor near the hospital's laboratory, letting the forensic doctor assist with the examination inside. The air seemed to freeze, with only the smell of disinfectant stubbornly penetrating their nostrils.
Time stretched out endlessly in the anxious wait, each minute and second feeling like a test of their patience.
Finally, the silence was broken by the soft click of the door to the testing room.
The forensic doctor, wearing a mask, came out, his eyes revealing a hint of fatigue, but more so a sharp sense of relief.
He held a stack of freshly printed test reports in his hand, still slightly warm.
Several people immediately surrounded them.
The forensic doctor handed the report to Qin Haoran, stating succinctly: "The results are in. High concentrations of the novel synthetic hallucinogen 'Blue Elf' and its metabolites were clearly detected in the victim's blood and urine samples, with no direct toxic link to the curry rice components in the stomach contents. Furthermore, trace amounts of specific protein compounds found in the victim's fingernails and oral residue confirm a very high probability of external ingestion of prohibited drugs. The chain of evidence is clear; this is not food poisoning."
The data is in black and white and is irrefutable.
Su Xiaonuan's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. A feeling of being wronged and lingering fear mixed with the relief of "being exonerated" welled up in her heart, making her nose tingle slightly. However, she quickly sniffed and suppressed her emotions.
"Great!" Qin Haoran let out a heavy sigh of relief, a genuine smile appearing on his face for the first time that day. "With this, let's see how the person behind that internet celebrity can try to deny it! Let's go back to the station immediately and apply for an investigation to find the mastermind!"
The group perked up and prepared to leave the hospital, a place rife with trouble.
However, as soon as they reached the exit of the hospital lobby, they were stopped by several men in security uniforms with serious expressions.
"Gentlemen, please wait." The head of security said curtly, "We've received a report that a thief has infiltrated the hospital, stolen important confidential documents, and is attempting to escape. The entire hospital is now under lockdown. No one is allowed to enter or leave without permission; all must undergo a search before leaving."
Su Xiaonuan and the others' expressions changed instantly.
They moved so fast!
They even managed to reach the hospital's management level, using this excuse to prevent them from taking away crucial evidence!
This is clearly an attempt to buy time, and they may even be trying to destroy or switch the reports in the chaos!
Qin Haoran frowned and subconsciously tightened the report in his arms.
Forcing our way in is definitely not an option; the other side outnumbers us and is claiming to be "maintaining order."
Su Xiaonuan's mind raced. Her gaze swept over the deepening night outside and the flashing police lights at the hospital entrance. She lowered her voice and spoke rapidly to Qin Haoran, "Officer Qin, they're here for the report. As a police officer, try to get the documents and the forensic doctor out safely first! The three of us are too conspicuous. We'll stay here and stall for time until we get another chance to slip out."
Qin Haoran had the same idea.
Without further hesitation, he immediately took out his phone and dialed the work landline number of Lu Zheng, the captain of the Criminal Investigation Detachment of the Municipal Public Security Bureau.
The call was quickly connected, and he succinctly explained the unreasonable obstruction the hospital was facing and the importance of the evidence he had.
He then hung up the phone, stepped forward, and, with a stern expression, showed his police ID to the security captain. His voice was steady and powerful: "I am Qin Haoran from the Criminal Investigation Division of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, currently on urgent duty. I have important case evidence in my possession that must be delivered back to the bureau immediately. Please cooperate and release me immediately!"
The security captain was clearly not expecting the other person to actually be a policeman. A flicker of hesitation and panic crossed his face, but he still forced a smile and said, "We're just following orders from our superiors... in case you are the one..."
Before he could finish speaking, Qin Haoran shoved his phone to Qin Haoran's ear. Lu Zheng's cold and menacing voice came through: "This is Lu Zheng from the Criminal Investigation Division. Officer Qin Haoran is on an important mission. No unit or individual may obstruct him for any reason! Release him immediately! Otherwise, it will be considered obstruction of official duties!"
Lu Zheng's voice came through the receiver clearly, carrying an unquestionable authority.
The security captain's face paled, and cold sweat instantly beaded on his forehead. He dared not stop him any longer and quickly stepped aside, nodding repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes! Captain Lu! We didn't know you were one of your men... Officer Qin, please, please!"
Qin Haoran snorted coldly, no longer glancing at them. Clutching the crucial report tightly, he strode out of the hospital with the forensic doctor, their figures quickly disappearing into the night.
Su Xiaonuan, An Ran, and Qin Haochu watched Qin Haoran leave safely and breathed a sigh of relief. Before they could even think about how to get away, they heard a terrified scream and commotion coming from deep inside the hospital lobby behind them!
"Ah—! Murder!"
"Run!"
The group turned around abruptly and saw a man with bloodshot eyes and a crazed expression not far away. He was holding a gleaming fruit knife and had taken a female nurse in a hospital gown hostage. The sharp blade was pressed tightly against the nurse's fragile neck, drawing blood and causing a bead of bright red blood to seep out.
Two other people nearby who were trying to stop the attack had their arms cut and were clutching their wounds and crying out in pain.
Chaos erupted at the scene! The security guards who had been blocking Su Xiaonuan and her companions changed drastically upon seeing the situation. They no longer cared about Su Xiaonuan and her group and immediately drew their equipped tranquilizer pistols and riot forks as if facing a formidable enemy. They tensely confronted the man with the knife, trying to stabilize the situation.
Chaos, screams, standoffs... everyone's attention was drawn to this sudden and tragic incident.
Su Xiaonuan's eyes lit up—an opportunity!
She immediately gave An Ran and Qin Haochu a wink.
The three understood each other perfectly. While the security guards were focused on dealing with the knife-wielding man and the crowd was panicking and surging out, they lowered their bodies and silently blended into the fleeing crowd like fish. With a few quick movements, they successfully slipped out of the hospital through the side emergency exit.
Only when they breathed in the cool night breeze outside did the three of them truly breathe a sigh of relief.
Without delay, they immediately hailed a taxi and headed straight for the Municipal Public Security Bureau.
On her way to the police station, Su Xiaonuan took out her phone and calmly dialed 110 again, clearly and concisely reporting the hostage situation with a knife that had occurred in the lobby of the Municipal People's Hospital, as well as its specific location.
Office of the Criminal Investigation Detachment of the Municipal Public Security Bureau.
Qin Haoran was anxiously preparing to lead his men back to the hospital to meet Su Xiaonuan and the others when he saw the three of them walk in unharmed.
His tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief: "You're finally back! Are you alright? Did you run into any more trouble on the way?"
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