Chapter 252
The police arrived quickly and lifted Jin Ling, who was still lost in the aftereffects of drugs, into the police car. Then they approached Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao and asked, “Are you the ones who called the police?”
“Yes.” Xu Ke blocked Lin Mengyao behind him and spoke politely to the police.
“Since there are only the three of you at the scene, and one of you hasn’t fully regained consciousness, we need you both to come with us to the police station for further investigation,” the police officer said.
“It is the duty of every citizen to cooperate with police work, but my wife has never been to a police station before, so please be gentle with her,” Xu Ke, holding Lin Mengyao’s hand, beseeched the police officer in front of them.
Xu Ke’s attitude left a good impression on the police officer, who replied without much hesitation, “Rest assured, we won’t make things difficult for her.”
Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao followed the police to the station. Lin Mengyao recounted the situation to the police as she had discussed with Xu Ke beforehand. Meanwhile, Xu Ke had no issues either. Before Jin Ling was sent to the Detoxification Center, she kept accusing Xu Ke of being the culprit, so she was taken to the hospital for examination, and fingerprints from the syringe were taken.
The police’s final investigation resulted in Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao being released without charges, while Jin Ling, although detained at the Detoxification Center, still needed to be questioned about the origin of the drugs. As Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao left the police station, they managed to glean this small piece of information from a new officer; nothing more was known.
“Do you think Jin Ling will confess the source of the drugs?” Lin Mengyao asked, holding Xu Ke’s hand and gazing at the high-rising sun outside.
“It depends on whether she loves herself more or her brother,” Xu Ke replied.
“What do you think she’ll decide?” Lin Mengyao curiously asked.
“I don’t know,” Xu Ke shook his head.
Those inside already carry indelible stains, while those outside remain spotless. But as the saying goes, if one doesn’t look out for oneself, Heaven and Earth will destroy them. So until the very end, who can really know the answer in advance?
Xu Ke and Lin Mengyao returned home, both tacitly choosing to forget the incident and began preparing for their trip to Shangjing.
“You don’t need to bring too much clothing. Grandpa Zhao mentioned that the weather in Shangjing has been warm recently. I’ve already asked him to prepare clothes for you in your size. Just bring some underwear,” Xu Ke said, smiling at his wife, who was busily bustling about the suitcase like a diligent little bee.
“Alright, then I won’t bring these,” Lin Mengyao obediently took the clothes she just packed out of the suitcase one by one.
“You don’t need to bring shoes either. I’ve asked Grandpa Zhao to prepare them in your size,” Xu Ke quickly interjected when he saw his wife about to put shoes in the suitcase.
“If I don’t need to bring this or that, what should I bring?” Lin Mengyao looked at the still somewhat empty suitcase, feeling a bit torn.
“You can bring your favorite cosmetics, the accessories we bought together last time, and most importantly, bring me along,” Xu Ke said, wrapping his arms around Lin Mengyao’s slender waist.
“How can you joke at a time like this? We’re about to leave for the airport soon,” Lin Mengyao said, using her elbow to nudge Xu Ke’s stomach.
“I’m being serious. You don’t need to worry. Grandpa Zhao won’t bite. I guarantee you’ll love our new home in Shangjing,” Xu Ke said, shaking Lin Mengyao gently as he held her slender waist.
“I’ve already instructed the butler to have your things prepared. If there’s anything else you want, we can get new ones once we’re in Shangjing,” Xu Ke added.
“Fine, but I still want to bring a few things. You go wait for me in the living room; I can’t focus on packing with you standing here,” Lin Mengyao said, moving Xu Ke’s arm from around her waist, and with a reproachful look, ushered him out of the room before turning her attention back to packing.
When Xu Ke saw Lin Mengyao again, she stood at the door with a small suitcase ready, waiting for him to carry it.
“The timing is just about right. Let’s go,” Xu Ke said, coming to Lin Mengyao’s side, picking up the luggage, and guiding her into the car driven by the assistant.
The security check and boarding process went smoothly. The flight from Luo City to Shangjing took three hours. As soon as they boarded, Lin Mengyao put on an eye mask and rested beautifully against Xu Ke’s shoulder, waking only once for a drink of water before sleeping again. As a result, she looked especially refreshed when they landed.
“Do I look good?” Lin Mengyao asked, cupping her face after they got off the plane.
“You look great,” Xu Ke nodded, giving her a very positive confirmation.
As they were chatting, a crowd had gathered near the airport exit, making loud noises as if something extremely urgent was happening.
“Let’s go take a look,” Lin Mengyao said, tugging at Xu Ke’s sleeve.
“Alright,” Xu Ke said, grabbing Lin Mengyao’s hand and letting her lead him into the crowd.
“Let go, there’s nothing to worry about with the child staying with their grandparents,” said an elderly woman in the crowd, gripping a woman’s arm.
“What grandparents? We don’t even know them; they’re here to abduct the child. Don’t stop me, I need to get my child back,” the woman, who was held by the arm, retorted, frantically hitting the one stopping her, her face tearful and her voice sharp.
“I know my son wronged you, but he’s dead now. This is the only heir we have left, and I must take this child back. Our family can’t have our bloodline suffering outside with a crazy mother,” said an older woman with slightly graying hair, holding a constantly crying child. She was flanked by two men and another woman.
“Crazy? I’m a normal person. You kidnappers, give my child back,” shouted the woman, ripping herself free from the one holding her and rushing towards the person holding her child, only to be pushed to the ground by the muscular man standing in front of the woman.
“Kind people, please call the police. This is my only child. If the kidnappers take my child, I have no reason to live,” the woman cried out.