In front of the police station gate, the morning light was dim, pedestrians on the street were hurrying, and the raised dust was flying in the golden light mist.
Luo Ling curled up in the corner at the entrance of the police station. Her goose yellow dress was full of wrinkles and her messy hair stuck to her pale cheeks.
Her mother was taken away yesterday and she had not slept all night. Her red and swollen eyes bore witness to her despair and struggle all night.
She made several calls to her so-called close friends, but the people on the other end either evaded the call or simply hung up. No one was willing to help.
When she returned home, she found that the two aunts had already taken away all the valuables in the house and fled.
The scene of yesterday's birthday banquet kept appearing in Luo Ling's mind. The Luo residence was decorated with lights and filled with guests, and it was extremely lively.
But just a day later, the entire Luo residence became deserted, as if it were an empty shell. The huge gap made her heart feel like it was hit hard by a heavy hammer.
She hugged her arms tightly, trying to resist the chill of the early morning, and even more so, to resist the fear and confusion deep in her heart.
She couldn't understand why her father, who had always taken such good care of her, fell into such a desperate situation.
She didn't believe that her father would kill anyone. In her heart, her father would always be the gentle and strong supporter.
Until a pair of shiny leather shoes appeared in front of her, Luo Ling subconsciously looked up. Zhou Youchen stood with his back to the light, his tall figure completely shrouded her in shadow, and a strong sense of oppression came over her.
This was the first time she saw Zhou Youchen, and an indescribable chill welled up in her heart, as if she had fallen into an ice cellar.
Luo Ling's eyes were red, and her voice was tearful, almost begging: "Zhou Youchen, please let my dear go, okay? Please, let him go."
As she spoke, she timidly stretched out her hand and tugged at Zhou Youchen's trouser leg, looking like a helpless kitten.
Zhou Youchen looked at her like this, feeling a little bit of pity in his heart. He couldn't help but sigh and slowly squatted down.
This was also the first time he saw Luo Ling lose her composure like this. He stopped with a surge of sympathy in his heart.
"Your father is breaking the law, do you know that?"
Zhou Youchen's voice was low and serious.
Luo Ling remained silent, tears falling like beads from a broken string, dripping down and wetting the ground.
Seeing this, Zhou Youchen continued, "He may be a good father, but he has done many wrong things. For just the one thing of murder, he will never escape the punishment of the law."
After hearing this, Luo Ling seemed to have her reverse scale touched, and she retorted emotionally: "No... He won't kill anyone. He is very timid. He is afraid of cats and dogs. He..."
"The evidence in this case is solid."
Zhou Youchen interrupted her softly but firmly, "The person he killed was his lover, Lin Wan, you personally confessed to this matter..."
Luo Ling was instantly struck by lightning. She covered her mouth, shook her head in disbelief, tears streaming down her face, her eyes filled with pain and confusion.
She stammered, "Will I die?" Her voice trembled and was filled with fear.
Zhou Youchen neither nodded nor shook his head, and said solemnly: "The final sentencing will be decided by the court. The police station is only responsible for finding evidence."
Luo Ling gritted her teeth, holding back her tears, and begged with the last glimmer of hope: "Can't I see him?"
Zhou Youchen looked at her desperate eyes, feeling sorry for her, and nodded.
Afterwards, he took Luo Ling into the 깊 police station and walked through corridors. The air was filled with a depressing atmosphere.
Soon, they arrived at the 깊 detention center.
Director Luo was held in solitary confinement, with two police officers guarding the door.
"Captain..." When the two saw Zhou Youchen, they immediately saluted and shouted.
These two people were specially sent by Zhou Youchen. Their mission was to not let anyone get close to them. Even the meals had to be prepared separately to prevent any accidents.
Zhou Youchen waved at the two of them, signaling them to let Luo Ling go into the cell.
Director Luo stood up when he heard the footsteps.
When he saw Luo Ling, his eyes instantly turned red and his voice choked: "Lingling".
Luo Ling rushed forward and saw her mother's hair turned white overnight and her haggard face. She felt very distressed: "Dear, what should I do to save you?"
Director Luo stretched out his hand, wanting to touch his daughter's head, but stopped halfway, his eyes full of guilt: "Lingling, don't waste your energy, it's you who is sorry for you."
Luo Ling threw herself into her mother's arms and burst into tears: "No, I won't give up, there must be a way."
At this moment, Director Luo turned his head and looked at Zhou Youchen, "I don't want to talk to her alone."
Zhou Youchen looked at him straight, "I can give you a chance, let you try and see if anyone can save you."
After saying that, he immediately turned around and walked away quickly, leaving Luo Ling and Director Luo hugging and crying in the cell.
Director Luo stood where he was, staring at the direction Zhou Youchen left, until the figure completely disappeared around the corner. Then he slowly withdrew his gaze and turned to look at Luo Ling beside him.
He lowered his voice, leaned close to Luo Ling's ear, and whispered a few words softly.
After hearing this, Luo Ling's eyes suddenly widened and she looked at Director Luo in astonishment, as if she couldn't believe what she heard.
"Will he help?" Luo Ling's voice revealed a hint of doubt and uneasiness.
Director Luo nodded and said firmly, "Tell him that as long as you save my life, I won't say anything." There was a kind of determination in his words, as if he had already put his own death aside.
Then, Director Luo instructed: "After you finish this, no matter what the result is, take the gold and silver in the safe at home and go abroad immediately!"
His eyes became serious, revealing his concern and worry for Luo Ling.
Luo Ling naturally understood what Director Luo meant. She knew the current situation of the family. Apart from the safe that could not be taken away, there were no other valuables.
Director Luo seemed to see through her thoughts, and before she could speak, he took the initiative to tell her the password of the safe.
"If you see someone talking to you, just ignore me and leave immediately!!"
Director Luo's voice suddenly rose an octave, his tone full of urgency and determination.
Luo Ling hesitated a little, but she still asked worriedly: "What if he can't save you?"
Director Luo smiled bitterly, and that smile revealed endless bitterness and helplessness.
He said slowly: "If he can't save me, then no one can save me... The only person I can't let go of is you!"
After Luo Ling left, Zhou Youchen appeared in front of Director Luo.
He looked at Director Luo expressionlessly, with a hint of indifference and severity in his eyes.
"You shouldn't involve Luo Ling in your affairs,"
Zhou Youchen's voice was low and firm, "If you really want to do good for Luo Ling, you should let her do nothing and just leave here."
Director Luo's face turned pale instantly. He was obviously shocked by Zhou Youchen's words.
He widened his eyes and stammered, "I don't know what you are talking about. I was just chatting with her for a few words."
Zhou Youchen was not shaken by Director Luo's denial, his tone remained calm: "I say, you can try and see if there is anyone who can save you. But I can tell you, that person can't save you this time, nor can he save you next time." He paused, then continued, "Do you think your case is the only one in my mind? What you have done, you should know better than anyone else..."
Zhou Youchen's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting Director Luo's heart hard.
He stood there, his body trembling slightly, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.
Director Luo began to doubt his situation. He didn't know how many secrets Zhou Youchen knew about him, nor did he know whether he could really escape this crisis.
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